Injectable rhinoplasty is the latest technique to non-surgically reshape a nose. Stars such as Ashlee Simpson have been purported to have undergone this procedure (see photo). The actual shape and size of the nose is perceived by its contours, rather than its absolute size. By injecting dermal filers such as Radiesse into areas such as above a bump, or into a hollow in the nose, the nose can be made to appear smaller and straighter. Also, the entire height of the nose can also be lifted in some cases.

The price for injectable rhinoplasty with Radiesse is $660 and can last for around 18 months.

As of Monday July 14th 2008, our Berwick branch is moving to Suite 2, 72 Gloucester St, Berwick.

The new premises are walking distance (one block) from the previous.

There should be no disruption to our usual services. The phone number remains unchanged: 9707 0888

Click here for a map of the location of the new premises.

Plasma skin regeneration, used to resurface skin, has been FDA approved for the treatment of acne scarring.

A study conducted by Potter et al in the UK showed a 23% improvement in acne scarring after 6 months and this was sustained for 2 years. The study used silicone elastomer moulds to measure the improvement of the scarring pre and post treatment.

Clinically, at The Victorian Cosmetic Institute, we have noticed an improvement in acne scars for those who undergo the high energy (PSR3) plasma treatments, with a noticeable improvement in skin texture, wrinkles and pigmentation also.

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Traditionally, the primary mechanism for facial ageing was gravity leading to facial descent. Hence the logical answer to this probem was to combat this with a variety of surgical procedures such as a facelift, browlift or blepharoplasty (removal of the upper or lower eyelid skin).

A paradigm shift has occurred, and the way we think about ageing and reversing the ageing process has now progressed. Pioneers like Dr. Sydney Coleman have lead the way of this change, and believe that volume loss, in the form of soft tissue, bone, and fat loss are key factors in facial ageing rather than simply just facial descent/droop. An analogy is that a young person’s face is like a grape, full of volume and no wrinkles. As this person ages, their face becomes more like a sultana. To revolumise the face is therefore the most important part of reversing the ageing process, rather than stretching the skin.

Revolumising can be performed in a number of ways, including fat transfer from another part of the body, or simply with dermal fillers. Dermal fillers offer the advantage of being a minimally invasive procedure with little or no downtime. They can be used to reshape and revolumise the face and return the youth to a face.

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