Restylane was the first HA dermal filler launched to the Global market. Restylane has over 11 million successful treatments performed worldwide. It’s a very safe, tried and tested range of dermal fillers. In New Zealand the Restylane Range is marketed by Galderma. Restylane is probably most widely known for treating lips (the Restylane Lip) but […]
Dermal Fillers are essentially sugar. They are a processed version of the naturally occurring Hyaluronic Acid (HA) that is found throughout our tissues and body fluids. In its naturally-occurring state, Hyaluronic Acid will last around 24-48 hours, so our bodies are constantly producing it. In youth, we produce an abundance of HA. As we age, […]
Xeomin is the newest Botulinum Toxin Type A to be launched in New Zealand. Xeomin is marketed by Merz Pharmaceuticals. Touted as a ‘naked’ version of Botox, Merz promise Xeomin to be better tolerated and have a faster response time to Botox and Dysport. At this stage however, it is looking equivalent to the other botulinum toxins […]
Botox, Dysport and Xeomin are all derivatives of the Botulinum Toxin Type A protein. Commonly referred to as ‘Botox’, this procedure has been a mainstay for cosmetic medicine for over 20 years. More than 20 million Cosmetic Botox procedures have been performed with the rate of treatment growing by around 20% each year. The reason […]
Ageing happens to us all. Yet we are all unique. One of the tests often performed at Cosmetic Solutions consultations is to look at the face in thirds – the upper face being from the centre of the eyes and up, the lower face being from the tip of the nose down and the mid-face, the […]
Temple filler is used to treat temple hollowing. This is a sign of the ageing process. Depending on the individual anatomy, the temple area can become very hollow and the result is a gaunt, drawn-out appearance. Hollowing in this area also contributes to the ‘downward momentum’ of the ageing process. By carefully treating the temple […]
Similar to facial rejuvenation, the Liquid Facelift is an advanced technique that delays the onset of ageing (in the younger patient) or actually reverses the damage caused by ageing in the more mature patient. Using carefully placed amounts of dermal filler in combination with botulinum injections, these safe, low-risk, affordable products can give the sorts […]
Facial rejuvenation is all about anti-ageing. It’s looking at the complete face and finding the treatments that are going to reverse or delay the signs of ageing for you. In recent times, many procedures which used to occupy the realm of the plastic surgeon, are now available using dermal fillers and botulinum injections with outstanding […]
Inserting a Chin Implant is a procedure that is not done often anymore. Cosmetic medicine has come a long way in the last few decades. Advances in products and technology now mean that some procedures are now possible without having to resort to surgery. Facelifts, chin and nose remodelling among others can now be done with […]
Hand rejuvenation, like neck rejuvenation, is often a neglected area in an anti-ageing treatment plan. Yet our necks and hands are often the areas that give up our little secret! Rejuvenating the hands can really help deliver a more complete and thorough anti-ageing result. Treatment options for the hands include dermal filler, light therapy, dermal […]