" Injectable Moisturisers" - why I use BioRemodelling agents to prevent & manage ageing skin concerns as well as infammatory skin conditions (NB: I’m not paid by them/sponsored and not a “KOL”)

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An innovative new injectable injectable skin treatment targeting skin laxity is about to land on the Australian Medical Aesthetic market in September, and we are excited!

By 2020 some 1.5 million treatments had been performed worldwide with evidence supporting its excellent safety profile and multiple award-winning status, and it has already taken the UK and New Zealand by storm.

Classed as a ‘bio-remodeller’ , this medical product (we can’t advertise the name due to TGA guidelines) improves skin laxity and elasticity to renew your skin from within. It stimulates production of your natural collagen and elastin to prevent lines, wrinkles and optimise skin health and hydration.

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Getting 💉dermal fillers in your 40s - a personal account

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Getting 💉dermal fillers in your 40s - a personal account

I was vaguely horrified when I heard the words ‘dermal filler’. However before I ran screaming, Dr Grant outlined the approach Thrive embraces: small tweaks across the mid and lower face, to support the face’s  natural structure and balance. She assured me that only the volume that had been lost over the years would be replaced, leaving me looking like… well, me. The adjustments are so subtle that they could almost go unnoticed individually; but in combination turn back the clock almost immediately. The result, she explained, looked natural, and was customised to each unique face.

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Mythbusting: Anti-Wrinkle Injections, The Truth Uncovered

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Mythbusting: Anti-Wrinkle Injections, The Truth Uncovered

Anti-wrinkle injections soften wrinkles by blocking the signal from nerve fibres to muscles, causing muscle relaxation. A few well-placed units will give a natural, refreshed appearance.

Anti-wrinkle injections are highly versatile and can be used to target a variety of areas on the face. Common treatment areas include frown lines, crow’s feet, forehead lines, and brow arch enhancement.

Lower face injections can be used with precision to refine the jawline and neck bands, and even treat conditions like temporal mandibular joint (TMJ) syndrome and teeth grinding. 

It's important to note that anti-wrinkle injections are not permanent. The effects typically last around 3-4 months in the upper face and longer in the lower face. However, results are visible after 2-5 days.

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