DID YOU KNOW THAT YOU CAN ACHIEVE BETTER RESULTS FROM A COMBINATION OF TREATMENTS?

As we age, our skin begins to show the wear and tear of time. Age spots, fine lines and wrinkles seem to appear overnight, the texture of our skin changes and the colour appears more uneven. These changes are all caused by environmental factors such as sun exposure, lack of sleep, smoking and alcohol consumption. Many of us don’t think about caring for or protecting our skin in our youth and thus we don’t know what to do once ageing sets in. There is something you can do and studies have shown that a combination of treatments can achieve better results in your anti-ageing war!

At Assure Medispa, we a full range of non-surgical cosmetic treatments including:

• Beau Visage TM skin imaging
• Wrinkle Relaxers and Dermal Fillers
• Skin Tightening
• Pulsed Light Treatment (IPL) for skin rejuvenation and permanent hair reduction
• Chemical Peel and Medi-facials
• Medical Skin Needling
• Microdermabrasion
• Photonlite Therapy (LED)
• Medical-grade skincare products
• Pharmaceutical grade Glo Minerals TM Makeup

We believe every person is different and has unique needs. Everyone is bothered by one aspect or another of their appearance, and we all have different skin. That is why we approach each client differently and devise a skincare prescription and combination treatment Medi-Plan specific to individual needs.

As a client at Assure Medispa, your initial appointment will be with a trained Medical Aesthetician, your skin will be analysed and photos taken. We will then discuss the different treatments or combination of treatments most likely to achieve the results you want.

What do we mean by combination treatment plan?
Studies have shown that a combination of treatments is more effective than having one treatment alone. Because our treatments are designed to treat specific concerns, with a combination plan, we can not only address your concerns but also work with you towards maintenance and protection from further damage.

For example, mature skin has lines and wrinkles as well as age spots and broken capillaries: we can address all of these concerns. Lines and wrinkles occur due to dehydration, sun damage and the fact that the skin loses collagen and elastin as it ages. Age spots are predominantly caused by sun damage, but may also occur as a result of hormonal changes that occur with pregnancy and menopause. By addressing the symptoms alone with only one form of treatment, you limit the results and the longevity of the results. Instead, we can combine treatments to address both the symptoms and the cause.

What treatments would we suggest?
After analysing your skin, we would suggest a homecare regime using medical grade skincare to prepare the skin for treatments. This will make the skin, healthier, thicker and acclimatise it to the different products to be used in the treatments. This limits the risk of adverse reactions or complications during the treatment and prolongs the treatment results. We would also suggest a physical sunblock to be used daily to protect your skin from any further damage.

To address fine lines and wrinkles, we might suggest a course of chemical peels or Medical Skin Needling specific to your skin type. By exfoliating the epidermis and allowing penetration of active ingredients into the dermis, we can thicken the skin and smooth out fine lines and wrinkles. This will improve the health of your skin, increase the production of collagen and elastin, and also improve the texture and overall colour. We could also suggest wrinkle relaxants and dermal fillers. Our Registered Nurses are happy to answer any questions you may have regarding these.

To get rid of age spots, we might suggest a course of IPL Photorejuvenation. The LimeLight Facial is a new, non-invasive approach to IPL skin rejuvenation using Cutera’s LimeLight technology. The procedure offers the advantage of improving skin tone and the surface imperfections associated with aging and photodamage. Generally, you would need about 3 treatments but your age spots and broken capillaries will begin to fade after each treatment until they are a thing of the past!

If you have looseness of skin around the jowls and neck, we might recommend a course of Titan Skin Tightening treatments.

By combining treatments, we can address the cause of your skin concerns and also aid in improving your skin’s overall health so it is protected from further damage. Your Medical Aesthetician will also talk to you about maintaining your new look – all part of creating a Medi-Plan that works for you. This would include products to use at home.
You can win the anti-ageing war and create a new look for yourself which is more youthful and radiant.

Call Assure Medispa on 08 9380 0380 to book your initial free appointment.

DID YOU KNOW THAT THERE ARE LITTLE OR NO SIDE EFFECTS CAUSED BY INJECTIONS OF WRINKLE RELAXANTS?

AND YOU WON’T LOOK FROZEN OR STARTLED!

Men and women from all walks of life are having treatment to reduce their wrinkles.  Injectable products which achieve this were previously associated with Hollywood celebrities and A-listers but are now widely used by all sorts of people.  

What is a wrinkle relaxant?
Wrinkle relaxants are neurotoxic proteins produced by a bacteria and developed in a laboratory. There are many forms of the toxin available for cosmetic use as a wrinkle relaxant.

At Assure Medispa, the wrinkle relaxant we choose has been used in medicine for 20 years. Originally used as an aid in treatment of conditions such as cerebral palsy, it has gone through extensive medical research and testing, and is now widely used as a cosmetic aid.

It was first used aesthetically to treat unwanted wrinkles more than 15 years ago. It can treat “crowsfeet” around the eyes, frown lines and the furrow between your brows. The result is not a surprised or frozen look; rather, you will notice that you look more youthful and radiant. Some people describe it as looking “fresher”.

Any wrinkle relaxant is a prescription drug and, as such, is prescribed for you by a doctor.

How does a wrinkle relaxant work?
A wrinkle relaxant works by temporarily reducing the contractions of the muscles that cause persistent wrinkles.  One area commonly treated is between your eyebrows - the vertical frown lines that develop over the years.  Development of these wrinkles is like folding a piece of paper: the more the skin is folded from continued frowning, the deeper the wrinkles will appear over time.

Side effects….
Side effects are rare and temporary.  One side effect is temporary and minor bruising, however, you can use mineral makeup such as Glo Minerals TM to camouflage this for a few days.  Drooping eyelid is another rare side effect – the incidence is less than 1% and subsides within 4 weeks.  Other side effects can include slight, temporary headache, and sometimes nausea.  These usually subside within 48 hours.

How does my appointment work?
At Assure Medispa, we offer a complimentary consultation to discuss any concerns you may have about your appearance and what you would like to achieve.  You may also have some questions, such as: How long will it take? How long will the results last?  Will it hurt?   We can answer these questions during this consultation.  You may also choose to schedule a complimentary appointment for your skin to be analysed using Beau Visage Skin ImagingTM.   A range of home care may be recommended to support your skin and the injections you will have.  Then, if you choose to proceed, we will make an appointment for you to see the Registered Nurse for your injections.

If you’re a first-timer, you should arrive about 10 minutes early for your appointment to fill out your forms.  You will meet with one of our Registered Nurses and also a Plastic Surgeon who will review the treatment recommended by your Nurse and confirm the prescription.  The Registered Nurse will then administer the injections.  The costs are inclusive of the consultation with the Nurse, the Surgeon and the purchase and administering of the wrinkle relaxant.  There is no need for a referral as there is no medicare rebate for cosmetic treatments.

Before your treatment, you will again be asked about your expectations and if you have any allergies or any condition that wouldn't make you a good candidate for a wrinkle relaxant.

What happens when I get my injections?
During the procedure, you will be seated on a reclining bed. No anaesthesia is required, although your Registered Nurse may choose to numb the area with an ice pack. The entire injection procedure takes approximately 10-15 minutes. You can even schedule it during your lunch hour and have one of our Medical Aestheticians apply makeup to the area before going back to work (this too is complementary). There is no recovery time needed.

We also offer a follow up consultation 2 weeks after you have been treated to ensure that you achieve the look that you want.  Our Registered Nurses are highly trained and are supervised by our team of Plastic Surgeons.

Its beautiful…
The beauty of a wrinkle relaxant treatment is that it's a simple, safe, 10-minute, non-surgical process.  A few tiny injections, and within days there can be noticeable improvements.  Results may vary, however, our team at Assure Medispa is dedicated to ensuring you achieve the results that you want. There has never been a better time to get rid of those unwanted wrinkles and improve your appearance.

Call our team at Assure Medispa on 08 9380 0380 to schedule your appointment.

DID YOU KNOW... THAT IPL FACIAL REJUVENATION CAN GET RID OF FRECKLES AND AGE SPOTS AS WELL AS UNWANTED FACIAL VEINS AND BROKEN CAPILLIARIES?

Environmental damage is extremely common in aging skin, even more so in Australia where our environment is harsh and we spend a large amount of time outdoors. IPL skin rejuvenation can reduce the amount of damage visible on your skin. Cutera LimeLight Facial can reduce the number of freckles, age spots and facial veins in as little as 3 sessions.

Cutera LimeLight Facial™ is a non-invasive approach to IPL skin rejuvenation using Cutera’s LimeLight technology. The procedure improves skin tone and reduces surface imperfections associated with aging and photodamage.

Where is it used?
Cutera LimeLight Facial™ is ideal for any part of your face, neck and décolletage with skin redness, telangiectasia (tiny veins) or brown spots. Light (low contrast) brown spots, which were previously difficult to treat, respond very well to treatment with little or no down time associated. In fact, it can also be used to treat the back of your hands and your arms or shoulders – anywhere you have brown or red spots.

Your Cutera LimeLight Facial™ will be customized to your skin type so that the brown and/or red pigmented areas on your skin are selectively treated.

What does it feel like?
When the pulse of light is delivered to your skin, you will experience a mild pinching or stinging sensation, similar to being flicked by a rubber band. Gel is applied to cool the skin before vascular treatments. Anaesthesia or other pain medicine is not required. Treatment time depends on the area of the body being treated, however, most treatments take less than an hour.
Generally, a series of three treatments is sufficient to see results. Additional treatments may be recommended, especially for excessively sun-damaged skin.

After treatment…
Immediately following treatment, treated brown spots will start to darken like coffee granules and your skin may appear slightly red. The treated area may also be mildly swollen, similar to sun-burn. This typically lasts a few hours and possibly a day or longer. Mineral make-up such as Glo Minerals™ can be applied to cover the redness.
In one to three weeks, the darkened spots will flake off and fade. Diffuse redness or facial veins and broken capillaries will decrease and your mottled complexion will improve. Rosacea is chronic and cannot be “cured” with any laser or light source, however, its appearance can be improved.

How do I arrange my appointment?
At Assure Medispa, before any IPL Skin Rejuvenation, you will meet with a trained Medical Aesthetician to discuss your concerns. You will also have a complimentary skin analysis using Beau Visage Skin Imaging so that your skin is thoroughly analysed before treatment begins. At this time, appropriate homecare products will be recommended so that the skin is prepared and healthier prior to treatment.

As we age, the dermis or second layer of the skin becomes thinner. An appropriate home care regime prior to your Cutera LimeLight Facial™ will thicken the dermis and hydrate the skin prior to treatment, giving better results and fewer complications.

All clients will also undergo a test patch to the area being treated 48-72 hours prior to treatment so that the appropriate settings can be ascertained. It is crucial that a setting be used that is high enough to achieve the desired results but not high enough to adversely affect the surface of the skin. By doing this, the team at Assure Medispa consistently achieves excellent results and ensures your safety at all times.

Do you hate your brown spots and facial redness? Do you want to improve the appearance of your skin and improve the texture and colour? Call the team at Assure Medispa on 08 9380 0380 to schedule your free appointment during which you can discuss your concerns.

You can make age spots a thing of the past!

DID YOU KNOW... THAT THERE IS LITTLE OR NO DOWNTIME ASSOCIATED WITH CHEMICAL PEELS?

The word “chemical peel” refers to a range of treatments from low level glycolic peels to deep chemical peels, including phenol peels, which cause the top of the skin to be completely removed. The basic principle of a chemical peel is the deeper the peel, the better the result. The deeper the peel is, however, the longer the downtime. Phenol peels, which are only performed by a doctor, take all the pigment from the skin and involve wound care and several weeks of downtime. This reason, together with the potential side effects of infection and scarring, means they are rarely used today.

At Assure Medispa, we offer a variety of chemical peels ranging from superficial to medium depth dermal peels. We believe results similar to those of a deep peel can be achieved through a course of less invasive, safer treatments which have little or no downtime and minimal side effects.

Your personal Medi-Plan

All clients receive a complimentary consultation to discuss their needs and expectations, during which a skin analysis is conducted using a state-of-the-art skin imaging system: Beau Visage™. A customised “Medi-Plan” is then designed, recommending a treatment regime matched precisely to your individual needs. This may include a course of peels, however, it may also include a combination of treatments and homecare products which will provide better results.

We believe that preparation of the skin is crucial to achieving maximum results. This is done by using specific products at home prior to undergoing the treatments. We can then more precisely predict the outcome and limit the possibility of adverse reactions. The skin is healthier, more hydrated and acclimatised to the ingredients we will use, allowing a better result from the treatment.

Chemical peels are extremely popular, non-invasive cosmetic treatments which can have a dramatic effect on your appearance. There are many types of chemical peels, however, they all basically work by applying an acid to your skin to cause the superficial layers to shed and more youthful, radiant skin to grow in its place.

Peels can be also used to bring about change within the skin by infusing active pharmaceutical grade ingredients into the dermis, thereby changing the skin’s structure and improving the appearance. Examples include medium depth Vitamin A peels.

Vitamin A or retinoic acid has been proven to change the DNA of a cell. A cell has a memory and each time it regenerates, the cell remains the same. As we age, our cells are damaged by chronological and environmental factors such as sun exposure, alcohol consumption, smoking etc. All these factors can cause the dermis (the second layer of the skin) to become thinner. Thinner skin sags due to loss of elasticity, has an increased appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and open pores, and gives the more “gaunt” appearance we all hate! Vitamin A can aid in thickening the dermis, making the skin plumper and more rejuvenated, and it can reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. It can also aid in breaking down pigmentation and sunspots, giving your skin a more even tone, leaving it looking fresher and more radiant.

Other types of peels include glycolic acid, salicylic acid, jessner’s peels, lactic acid, Deep Sea peels, trichloracetic acid, and a combination of these ingredients. Depending on your skin condition or concern, the appropriate peel or a combination of peels may be recommended.

Your chemical peel treatment will most likely take between 30 and 45 minutes. The peel will be applied to the skin for between 1 and 15 minutes, depending on the peel and the number of treatments you have already had. If your skin is prepared properly at home prior to the treatment you should feel only a mild tingling during the treatment. No pain relief is required pre- or post-treatment and generally there is little to no redness afterwards. Any redness which may occur will be short-lived and can be covered with mineral based makeup such as Glo Minerals™. Your Medical Aesthetician can apply this for you and no one need know what you have just had done!

Generally, there is a small amount of skin shedding about day 4-5 after the treatment which is a bit like dandruff on the face. It can be removed by using an enzyme mask which will be recommended for you at the time of your treatment. Some peels may require you to use a few different products for a week after the treatment. This is so the skin can heal and become normalised before applying the active ingredients again - commencing the preparation of the skin for the next treatment. All this will be explained to you, and written down as part of your Medi-Plan.

Gone are the days where it took weeks for the skin to heal after a chemical peel. At Assure Medispa, we work with only the most superior products; clinically backed by science. There has never been a better time to improve the appearance of your skin.