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Month: October 2019

Sleeping Beauty had the right idea!

Written by Helena Rosengren on . Posted in Healthy skin, Skin Conditions, Skin Treatment.

They don’t call it “beauty sleep” for nothing, and when Prince Charming happened upon Sleeping Beauty and fell instantly in love, it was probably because her skin was looking radiant thanks to being so well-rested.

Getting seven to eight hours’ sleep regularly really will improve the appearance of your skin.

Research has confirmed that insufficient or poor-quality sleep contributes to more rapid ageing by:

  • Reducing the skin’s elasticity
  • Increasing the appearance of fine lines
  • Causing bags to form under the eyes
  • Stimulating appetite thereby causing weight gain
  • Speeding up the thinning of hair
  • Contributing to acne break outs; and
  • Slowing the healing process for other skin-related issues.

So if seven hours of good quality sleep is the difference between looking like a beautiful princess or a wicked old hag, how can you make sure you’re getting enough?

There are many tips for getting a good night’s sleep.
Some of my favourites include:

  • Set a regular bedtime and stick to it
  • Get plenty of natural sunlight during the day by opening the curtains and having lunch or taking a stroll in the sunshine. This will help keep your body clock (yes, it’s a real thing) healthy, just don’t forget to slip, slop, slap!
  • Avoid blue lights from electronics in the evening. Blue light from televisions, computers and smartphones tricks your body clock into thinking it’s daytime. You can install apps on your phone to block blue light and try to avoid television and computers for at least two hours before your bedtime.
  • Avoid caffeine late in the day. Caffeine in coffee, tea and energy drinks stimulates your nervous system making it hard to relax into sleep. Caffeine can stay elevated in your blood for up to eight hours, so it’s good to avoid it after lunchtime.
  • Optimise your sleeping environment by limiting external noise and light; keeping the temperature at a comfortable level; reducing clutter so your mind can rest; and making sure your bed, pillow and mattress are comfortable.
  • Relax before bed with meditation, massage, a hot bath or shower, quiet reading time or a few deep breaths. These can all help to prepare your mind for rest.
  • Exercise regularly. Some studies have found that exercise can almost halve the time it takes to fall asleep and improve sleep quality by 30 per cent. Just don’t exercise too close to bedtime, or it can have the opposite effect.

Creating a consistent bedtime routine with a combination of these methods will help you get to sleep sooner and ensure your skin lives happily ever after.

But if you need a fairy godmother, remember our friendly team is here to help address any of your skin concerns.

How Do Dermal Fillers Work?

Written by Helena Rosengren on . Posted in Dermal Fillers.

We’ve taken some time to unpack the differences between injectables on our blog. It’s important to make it clear that muscle relaxants and dermal fillers are not interchangeable, as they work very differently to reduce the signs of ageing. The easiest way to distinguish them is by remembering that muscle relaxants work on ‘moving’ lines that appear with facial expressions, while dermal fillers address ‘static lines’ that remain even when our faces are resting.

Read on to understand more about dermal fillers, or click here to read up on muscle relaxants.

DERMAL FILLERS

What are dermal fillers?

While muscle relaxants address ‘moving’ lines, dermal fillers address the static, more permanent lines that occur as we get older and our skin’s volume naturally begins to decrease.

Dermal fillers can be used in the upper layers of the skin to soften fine lines without changing the contour of the face, or they can be used more deeply to address smile and frown lines, hollowing cheeks and eyes, and to lift the contours of cheeks or jawlines.

What are cosmetic fillers used for? from Skinovation Cosmetic Clinic on Vimeo.

What can dermal fillers be used for?

Dermal Fillers can be used at different depths of the skin to address different concerns.

Deeper fillers can:

  • Fill hollow areas in the cheeks
  • Lift the cheeks and jawline for a more youthful appearance

Medium depth fillers can:

  • Subtly change the contours of your face by filling deep lines, skin folds and hollows.
  • Address frown and smile lines
  • Lift corners of the mouth

More superficial fillers can:

  • Reduce or eliminate fine lines
  • Increase fullness of the lips
  • Fill hollow areas under the eyes
Lip Fillers Before and After Skinovation Townsville
Lip Fillers Before and After
Nasolabial Filler Before and After Skinovation Townsville
Nasolabial Filler Before and After

Do dermal fillers work straight away?

Yes. The effect of dermal fillers can be seen immediately. However, this may sometimes be accompanied by some redness, swelling or bruising for several days after treatment.

How long do dermal fillers last?

Depending on the filler used, the treatment site and the depth of injection, the effects of dermal fillers can last between six and eighteen months.

What side effects can occur with dermal fillers?

It is not uncommon for redness, swelling or bruising to occur around the treatment area. These unwanted effects will subside in a few days.

– CLICK HERE TO LEARN ABOUT MUSCLE RELAXANTS –

We always recommend that you speak to a trained medical practitioner before undergoing a cosmetic treatment. A consultation with one of our friendly team members will help determine which treatment is best for you and your skin and help you achieve the natural-looking results you’re after.

The Pros and Cons of Muscle Relaxants

Written by Helena Rosengren on . Posted in Skin Treatment.

The easiest way to distinguish muscel relaxants form dermal fillers is by remembering that muscle relaxants work on ‘moving’ lines that appear with facial expressions, while dermal fillers address ‘static lines’ that remain even when our faces are resting.

Read on, to understand more about muscle relaxants, or click here to read up on dermal fillers.

MUSCLE RELAXANTS

Muscle relaxants and what they are used for from Skinovation Cosmetic Clinic on Vimeo.

What are muscle relaxants?

Botulinum A muscle relaxants reduce or stop muscle contraction that occurs with facial expression such as lines on your forehead when you raise your eyebrows, crows’ feet when you smile, or frown lines.
Due to medical advertising laws, I can’t mention Botulinum A products by their common brand names, but it’s highly likely you’re familiar with at least one well-known brand.

What can muscle relaxants be used for?

Botulinum A muscle relaxants can be used to reduce or eliminate the wrinkles and lines that appear as your face naturally moves. Common treatment areas include:

  • The frowning area
    Lines that appear across the forehead when you raise or lower your eyebrows
  • Crows’ feet
    The creases that appear around the eyes when you smile
  • Bunny lines on the nose
    These often appear when smiling
  • Down turning of the corners mouth
    These occur naturally as you age.
  • Strap muscles in the neck
    These can be very marked in certain facial expressions with some women.
Reducing frown lines with muscle relaxants
Before and after muscle relaxants were used to treat frown lines at Skinovation Cosmetic Clinic Townsville

What can’t muscle relaxants be used for?

Botulinum A will not work on lines that you see when the face is at rest.

For example, if you have deep lines in the frown area, these will not disappear with a muscle relaxant, although the muscle relaxant will prevent the deepening of those lines when you try to frown.

Do muscle relaxants work straight away?

No. You will not see any visible difference immediately after your Botulinum A injection. It typically takes one to four days to notice any difference in the strength of your muscles; and up to two weeks for the full effect to be seen.  This gradual effect means the people around you, even your partner, will not tend to notice that you’ve “had work done”.

How long do muscle relaxants last?

Typically, the effects of muscle relaxants last for around three months.

Some lucky people will get six to eight months from a single treatment; and on a rare occasion someone may find the effects wear off in six to eight weeks, especially if they have a high metabolism or lead a highly active lifestyle.

What side effects can occur with muscle relaxants?

It is possible to bruise around the treatment area following Botulinum A.

– CLICK HERE TO LEARN ABOUT DERMAL FILLERS –

We always recommend that you speak to a trained medical practitioner before undergoing a cosmetic treatment. A consultation with one of our friendly team members will help determine which treatment is best for you and your skin and help you achieve the natural-looking results you’re after.

 

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