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.