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Thread face & neck lift is a popular cosmetic procedure that aims at lifting and supporting the sagging soft tissue structures of the face using special threads.

The eyes have always been a centre of attention for aesthetic work. On one hand, they are the prime means of nonverbal communication, and the first to attract attention on anyone’s face. On the other hand, they are the first to show signs of aging, from periorbital wrinkles to infraorbital bags, droopy eyelids and heavy eyebrows. The use of plasma energy in skin tightening is not new.

Science and cosmetic medicine are revolutionising treatments based on the body's profound ability to heal itself. By stimulating the wound healing response, we can trigger cell renewal and skin regeneration to help restore youthfulness and improve the appearance of irregularities.

We explain what medical skin needling is and discuss the top benefits that you can achieve. Find out how this treatment can improve scarring and pigmentation, minimise lines, and lift and tighten skin, to result in a more youthful appearance.

Sunken and hollow cheeks are give-aways of ageing appearance. Cheek fullness has always been associated with youthfulness and is viewed as a reflection of general well-being. As we age, our skin loses fat and collagen, thus contributing to the appearance of hollow cheeks, tired look under the eyes and sunken temples. Cheek fillers are one of Perth's best kept anti-ageing secrets and we're going to tell you why. Before we uncover the anti-ageing benefits, first lets discuss exactly what are dermal cheek fillers.

A survey conducted on 1,996 men and women revealed that 47% of respondents were bothered by the appearance of the area underneath their chin¹. Despite popular beliefs, you do not have to be overweight to suffer from a double chin. In fact, there are several causes that may contribute. 

We discuss the causes, psychological impact and treatment options for a double chin.

Flushed skin is a normal response to emotional triggers such as embarrassment, stress, anxiety and anger. It is also normal to flush after exercise, hot showers or wine consumption. However, if flushing is frequent or severe, or if facial redness takes time to subside and leaves you with a persistent sunburnt look, diagnosis of Rosacea should be considered.

Facial rosiness is often considered a sign of healthy skin and general well being. Rosacea on the other hand is a medical skin condition that often requires treatment due to its negative impact on the sufferer.

In this article, we explain the top 5 things you need to know, what Rosacea is, what causes it and the various treatment options.

Dermal fillers gained popularity during the 90’s and have been on the rise ever since. Already a favoured treatment with celebrities, fillers are now becoming more common among the general public due to the quick and easy nature of the procedure, the cost effectiveness and the positive results and changes it can have on your skin.

CoolSculpting is sweeping the nation and the world as a revolutionised, non-invasive way to remove unwanted fat cells.

The idea behind the technology came from Harvard University, where scientists observed the surprising results of children who ate popsicles (icy poles). From there, the idea snowballed into Cryolipolysis, the technology on which CoolSculpting is based. The treatment targets fat cells and in a controlled manner freezes them, allowing the body to process the dead fat cells out naturally.