Non-Surgical Skin Rejuvenation – Melbourne, Victoria

If you are looking for a way to rejuvenate your face and body without undergoing invasive, costly surgery, we invite you to explore the non-surgical skin rejuvenation treatments featured at our practice. From advanced laser treatment to wrinkle reducing fillers, we offer a variety of procedures designed to restore the health and vitality of your skin.

» Botulinum Toxin Injections
» Polylactic Acid – Soft Tissue Fillers
» IPL Laser System - Skin Rejuvenation and Hair Removal

Botulinum Toxin Injections

Botulinum toxin is one of the most popular skin rejuvenation treatments available at our Melbourne practice. Patients who are looking for an alternative to invasive surgical procedures, including facelift or brow lift, are excellent candidates for skin rejuvenation with botulinum toxin.

Botulinum toxin injections have been approved for the treatment of moderate to deep facial wrinkles and furrows between the brows. A botulinum toxin skin rejuvenation treatment performed at our Melbourne practice takes just 10 minutes. The treatment is only slightly uncomfortable and recovery is immediate. Patients can expect to see a noticeable reduction in the appearance of lines, wrinkles, and furrows for as long as six to nine months.

Who is a candidate for Botulinum Toxin injections?

We recommend botulinum toxin for men and women who are just beginning to notice the effects of ageing. The injections are not appropriate for pregnant women or nursing mothers, as they may produce an allergic reaction.

What can I expect during and after treatment with Botulinum Toxin?

Botulinum toxin is injected directly into the muscles that cause wrinkles. The protein works by blocking the nerve signals that cause muscle contraction, forcing facial muscles to relax. The injections help smooth out existing furrows and lines, and prevent the formation of new lines in the treated area. Results can be seen within a few days, and the effects of the treatment can last for up to nine months. Because botulinum toxin is only a temporary solution for wrinkles, follow up skin rejuvenation treatments at our Melbourne practice will be required to maintain results.

Side effects following botulinum toxin treatment are rare, but may include slight swelling and tenderness near the injection site. In one to two percent of cases, a temporary drooping of the brows or eyelids may be seen.

For more information about skin rejuvenation with botulinum toxin, contact our Melbourne plastic surgery centre today.

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Polylactic Acid – Soft Tissue Fillers

Polylactic acid is a synthetic material used for facial skin rejuvenation at our Melbourne practice. Polylactic acid is a resorbable product that stimulates the body's natural production of collagen. With polylactic acid injections, we can reduce the appearance of wrinkles and nasolabial folds, and fill in skin depressions caused by lipoatrophy (facial fat loss). Injections of polylactic acid are administered just below the surface of the skin. Results of the treatments are gradual, but long lasting. Over time, polylactic acid injections restore fullness to the face and also stimulate the production of collagen for smoother, firmer skin. Polylactic acid fillers are available in Australia under the names of NewFill® or Sculptra®.

Who is a candidate for polylactic acid soft tissue injections?

Candidates for skin rejuvenation with polylactic acid injections include anyone who is concerned with facial depressions or lines and wrinkles near the mouth and forehead. Polylactic acid injections were initially approved for the treatment of facial fat loss (lipoatrophy), which is a natural part of the ageing process, and also a side effect associated with medications used to treat HIV. Now, polylactic acid fillers can be used to treat all patients who would like to restore volume to their lips, cheeks, nasolabial folds, temples, and lower eyelids.

What can I expect during and after a polylactic acid skin rejuvenation treatment?

Prior to a polylactic acid treatment, the skin will be numbed with an anaesthetic cream. The injections are only slightly uncomfortable and recovery is immediate. Patients may experience some swelling or redness near the injection sites, but these effects will diminish over the course of two weeks.

Skin rejuvenation with polylactic acid is a gradual process. Following treatment at our Melbourne practice, it will be several weeks before changes can be seen. Though polylactic acid based fillers do not provide permanent results, they are one of the longest lasting treatments available. The body will continue to produce new collagen for a period of nine months to two years following the first injection of polylactic acid.

If you are interested in facial skin rejuvenation with polylactic acid, contact our Melbourne practice today.

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IPL Laser System - Skin Rejuvenation and Hair Removal

IPL (intense pulsed light) treatments are highly effective for patients with common skin disorders, including telangiectasia (prominent veins), skin hyperpigmentation,sun damage, and acne scarring. IPL skin rejuvenation sessions through our Melbourne practice can remove or reduce skin irregularities and improve the overall tone and texture of your skin.

During treatment, the IPL laser emits a gentle pulse of light that penetrates the surface of the skin, stimulating the production of collagen. After several IPL sessions, the skin will become more uniform, and any discolouration or other skin irregularities will begin to fade.

Intense pulsed light treatments are extremely gentle, with very few side effects. They offer a non-ablative alternative to other deep tissue skin rejuvenation techniques featured at our Melbourne practice, including laser skin resurfacing.

Who is a candidate for IPL treatments?

The IPL laser is remarkably versatile; it can be used for a variety of purposes, including hair removal and the treatment of fine lines and wrinkles. Candidates for IPL treatments include anyone with sun damage, unwanted freckles, mild scarring, age spots, hyperpigmentation, facial redness (rosacea), broken capillaries (telangiectasia), facial wrinkling, large pores, or unwanted hair. IPL treatments are appropriate for use on the face, as well as the neck, chest, shoulders, arms, and hands. Multiple IPL sessions are ideal for comprehensive skin rejuvenation through our Melbourne practice.

IPL can be used to remove hair on virtually any area of the body. IPL laser hair removal is particularly well suited for the treatment of growth on sensitive areas of the body, including the face and nipples.

What can I expect during and after an IPL treatment?

IPL sessions are brief (most sessions last approximately 30 minutes), and discomfort is minimal. The IPL laser is gentle enough to treat all skin types with little or no damage to the surface of the skin. Following an IPL skin rejuvenation treatment at our Melbourne practice, our patients will notice a gradual enhancement in the appearance and texture of their skin. Improvement will continue with each session; generally, between three to six treatments are recommended. Because the light settings can be customised based on the individual patient, side effects are minimal. A slight swelling or redness may occur near the treated area, but this will fade quickly.

To schedule a skin rejuvenation consultation at our Melbourne practice, contact Bayside Plastic Surgery today.

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