Cosmetic Medicine

Botulinum toxoid

Botox
 Made in USA
 Most well-known Botulinum toxin
 Longest track record and most safety data
 USFDA approved
 HK Dept of Health registration
 Still the ‘gold standard’

What areas can be treated ?
glabella frown

Forehead wrinkles

‘Crows’ feet’

Botox –face slimming

Other areas
 Brow asymmetry
 Bunny lines
 Downturned lip corners
 Turkey neck and neck lines
 Dermo-lift or facial rejuvenation
 Sweaty armpits
 Dimply chin
 Face Slimming
 Leg slimming

What about risks, side-effects, downtime
 When performed by an experienced doctor, Botulinum toxin for cosmetic use is generally very safe
 Side effects can include: bruising, bleeding, swelling, pain, infection and assymetry
 Most clients prefer skin numbing with ice or local anesthetic cream
 Procedure takes 15-20 mins
 No downtime–‘Lunchtime Botox’
 Effects can be seen in 7-10 days
 Lasts 4-6months- reduce wrinkles, 6-8 months-sweating and face slimming
 The most popular aesthetic treatment worldwide
 tingling and numbness. These usually resolve in a few days to weeks

Dermal Fillers
 2 choices: Juvederm & Restylane
 Replace lost volume, fill in deep creases and static wrinkles, reshape facial contours
 Composed of hyaluronic acid—naturally found in the skin
 Both biodegradable and gradually reabsorbed by the body
 Non-permanent, safer and reversible, if needed

Made in USA
Monophasic, smoother, safe, premium quality
USFDA approved since 2006

Made in Sweden
NASHA technology, biphasic
Safe, reliable, cost efficient
USFDA approved since 2003

What areas can be treated?
 Naso-labial folds (smile lines)
 Hollow/ flattened cheeks
 Marionette lines
 Flat/ wide nose
 Short chin
 Thinning lips
 Tear troughs
 Hollow temples
 Deep and static wrinkles
 Aging hands

What about risks, side-effects, downtime and how long will it last
 In experienced hands, dermal filler injections are very safe, producing natural looking and instant facial rejuvenation

 Side effects can include: pain, bruising, bleeding, infection, swelling and visible lumps. Very rarely, injury to nerves and blood vessels can occur

 There is little or no downtime. Within reason, normal activities can be resumed soon after
 Depending on the type of filler, effects can last from 5-6 months to 1 year or longer

 Most of our fillers are delivered with a SOFT flexible cannula instead of a traditional ‘hard’ needle. This is less painful and leads to MUCH less bleeding, bruising and swelling. With one, or two, entry points we can cover most of the areas requiring fillers

Sculptra
 Made in France
 Contains PLLA (Poly-L-lactic acid)
 ‘Active’ filler, bio-stimulatory
 Stimulates production of new collagen in the skin
 Leads to gradual volumising effect and skin tightening—a liquid facelift

What areas can be treated?
 Sculptra can be used to improve most areas of the face
 Improvement in loss of volume and ‘bony’ look associated with aging
 Overall skin tightening, ‘refreshed’ and youthful appearance
 2-3 treatment sessions usually required for optimum results
 NOT recommended around the eyes, nose and lips
 NOT recommended for filling specific lines and wrinkles

What about risks, side-effects, downtime and how long will it last ?
 Sculptra is an active dermal filler, leads to collagen stimulation
 2-3 sessions are required, spaced about a month apart
 Results appear gradually over a period of months as new collagen is produced
 Subtle and natural looking overall enhancement of facial features
 Long-lasting improvement for 1.5 to 2 years
 NOT recommended for those wanting “instant’ results, or a ‘quick fix” makeover
 Improper dilution or technique can give rise to visible lumps in the skin
 Mild discomfort during the procedure, some bruising and swelling immediately after
 Regular post treatment massage is required (5mins, 5 times daily, for 5 days)
 There is little or no downtime. Within reason, normal activities can be resumed soon after

Derma Veil

 Made in USA
 Contains PLLA (Poly-L-lactic acid) and glycolic acid (GA)
 ‘Active’ filler, bio-stimulatory
 Stimulates production of new collagen in the skin
 Leads to gradual volumising effect and skin tightening—a liquid facelift
 designed to diminish skin damage due to the aging process, sickness and/or sun exposure

 Quick and natural results seen over a few weeks, a ‘non-surgical facelift’
 Restores volume to depressed areas, effacing wrinkles, creases and improving hydration and flexibility to the skin.
 It requires a minimum of two sessions separated by 3 weeks and in some cases a fourth or fifth session may be needed.

What areas can be treated?
 Derma Veil can be used to improve most areas of the face
 Improvement in loss of volume and ‘bony’ look associated with aging
 Overall skin tightening, ‘refreshed’ and youthful appearance
 2-3 treatment sessions usually required for optimum results

What about risks, side-effects, downtime and how long will it last ?
 Derma Veil is an active dermal filler, leads to collagen stimulation
 2-3 sessions are required, spaced about a month apart
 Results are quick and then appear gradually over a period of months as new collagen is produced
 Subtle and natural looking overall enhancement of facial features
 Long-lasting improvement for 1.5 to 2 years

What about risks, side-effects, downtime and how long will it last ?
 Relatively quick results can be achieved

 Mild discomfort during the procedure, some bruising and swelling immediately after

 Regular post treatment massage is required (5mins, 5 times daily, for 5 days)

 There is little or no downtime. Within reason, normal activities can be resumed soon after

Ultra V lift

V-lift needle & thread

 Non surgical facelift that lasts for 1 year or more

 IMMEDIATE results, skin lifting and tightening can be SEEN and FELT right away

 Micro threads inserted under the skin provide lifting effect, forming a vector in the desired direction of lifting

 KFDA approved
 Micro threads made of polydioxanone (PDO), safely used in surgical sutures for years
 PDO is gradually absorbed by the body over 6-8 months
 Microthreadlift also causes stimulation of collagen production, activation of skin rejuvenation and improvement of local microcirculation

What areas can be treated?
 Many areas of the body can be improved, but most popular areas are the face and neck
 Sharpening of the jawline and tightening of loose neck skin are popular choices

What areas can be treated?
V-face, Marionette lines, chin

What areas can be treated?
Jaw-line

What areas can be treated?
Marionette lines, chin

What areas can be treated?
V-face

What areas can be treated?
 Breasts
 Abdomen
 Buttocks
 Arms
 Legs

What about risks, side-effects, downtime and how long will it last ?
 Each session lasts around 30-60 minutes, depending on the area treated
 1 session is adequate for most people
 Maximum results can be seen after a few weeks
 Those who desire/require even more significant lifting and longer lasting results can have a touch up session 2 months later
 Skin tightening and face lifting can be maintained for around 1 year

 Yearly touch up sessions can delay the signs of aging and skin laxity
 Mild discomfort during the treatment can be reduced with numbing cream and pain medication
 Mild bruising and swelling after treatment usually resolves in a few days to a week
 Little downtime, normal activities can be resumed soon after