WHAT HAPPENS TO OUR LIPS AS WE AGE ?

As we age, the appearance of our lips experience dramatic changes. A lifetime of pursing the muscle around the mouth when we talk, eat and drink creates lines that radiate from the lip margins. Lip shape and contour also changes and we lose the youthful volume of our lips.

The m-shaped arch of the upper lip flattens, and in some people, lips start to invert, making them appear thin and sometimes almost non-existent. The corners of the mouth also drooped downwards, leading to a

A BRIEF HISTORY OF LIGHT THERAPY

The use of light to treat various medical conditions has been around for centuries.The  Egyptians, Romans and Greeks all practised light therapy in various forms.

However, Danish physician Niels Finsen, known as the father of phototherapy, received the noble peace prize in 1903 when he developed the first artificial light to treat skin condition Lupus.

Since then many devices had been developed, including lasers, intense pulsed light (IPL), infrared devices and Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) .

The modality of  Intense Pulsed Light was first listed as a medical

Being told you look tired when you don’t feel it is something very few women like to hear. Many of my clients who come to see me at initial consultation often state “looking tired” as one of their main concerns. But sometimes its hard for people to pin point exactly what it is that makes them look tired.

SO WHY DO I LOOK TIRED?

From a cosmetic medical perspective, the eye region is the main contributor to a tired look as we age. If we consider the analogy that the “eyes are

Have You Heard of  Skin Microneedling?

So what is skin needling or microneedling ? How does it treat the skin and what is the evidence behind microneedling for skin improvement?

Skin needling is a procedure in which a multitude of fine needle pricks are performed on the skin. The whole aim behind the procedure is to activate the wound healing response and to remodel collagen and produce new collagen in the skin.  For this reason micro needling has been used for a number of purposes –   skin rejuvenation and anti-aging ,  improving

Resilient hyaluronic acid (RHA), the latest dermal filler range launched in Australia, is changing the game in facial aesthetics. Teoxane Laboratories, the developers of RHA, have considered beauty in a dynamic dimension. A filler that can adapt to the dynamic movements of the face is the answer to a natural looking result.

The new RHA filler range is designed to support the skin in every move while being undetectable, as well as helping to preserve the vitality and softness of the face.

Don’t want to look like you’ve had work done?

Many people

The climate and our skin

After another sensational summer on the Gold Coast, the cooler temperatures and changing humidity are starting to wreak havoc on our skin. As the winter months fast approach the cooler and drier conditions tend to dry out the skin. Many people come to see me at this time of year because they notice their skin just seems to lose its lustre and appears dull and rough. A dehydrated skin actually accentuates lines and wrinkles and makes us look older.

Hydration is the answer

But not to worry –

Mums often put themselves last

It’s a well-known fact that mothers often put themselves last. They take care of the needs of their families before themselves. The majority of their time is spent juggling their own job and family and running a household, whilst little time is actually spent on self-care.  “Unfortunately, mothers are socialised to ignore their needs; taking care of us as mothers is considered selfish. Worse still, asking for help is seen as somewhat weak.” Read about the 4 signs that you are burnt out as a mum

Medical- strength facials – not just a “fluffy” facial !

Do you enjoy the experience of a relaxing facial but often wonder, ‘Is it all just fluffy? Is this treatment actually of any benefit to my skin?’ Never fear, Medi Facials are here! New to Cosmetique Solutions, a range of medical strength facials are now available to our patients. These MediFacials are results- driven and tailored to suit specific skin conditions such as problematic acne-prone skin, dehydrated, dry, aged skin , and skin that is prone to redness.

Medical grade ingredients

Medik8, a

Experience is the key

The most critical factor to consider before opting to undergo cosmetic anti-wrinkle injections is the experience of the person performing your treatment. The product commonly used to treat frown lines, forehead lines and crow’s feet lines is a Schedule 4 (S4) drug. Only a qualified medical practitioner is able to legally purchase this drug and that person is the one ultimately responsible for your treatment. Registered nurses who administer cosmetic injections, do so, under the direction of a doctor. The doctor must first consult you face-to-face and

A LIGHT TO COMBAT AGING

The Healite II is the latest device at Cosmetique Solutions to combat aging skin. This method of skin rejuvenation is often referred to as LLLT (low level light therapy) or LED Phototherapy. Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) have been around for a long time, however, the technology has improved considerably over recent years.

Using an LED on the face 20 years ago would have had the same effect as standing in front of a flashing Christmas tree – ie. it looks pretty but it’s doing absolutely nothing for