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Lifting the Brow with Dermal Filler

As we progress though our 40s, the bones and fat of the face start to shrink away, causing the overlying skin to sag, forming folds over the eyes, hollowing under the eyes, flattening of once rounded cheeks and formation of jowls. This can give a tired, saggy appearance to the face. We call this shrinkage of bone and fat ‘volume loss’. We can treat volume loss by placing dermal filler under the skin to mimic the lost bone and fat: we call this ‘volumizing”.

These photos show the effect ‘volumizing’ the brow and frown area with dermal filler. I have used one syringe of Juvederm Ultraplus shared between both brows and the frown area. As you can see it has taken up the excess skin over the eyes and restored the curved contour of the brow bone, giving the natural light reflection under the brow that we often highlight with makeup. The eyes look fresher and more open. Placing this hydrating, nourishing hyaluranon substance has also improved the quality of the skin, reducing the appearance of pores and enhancing radiance.

Varicose Ulcer healed with Vein Laser Treatment

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This patient had a varicose ulcer for 4-5 months prior to treatment. Varicose ulcers are generally treated by compression hosiery and regular dressings but very often they do not heal until the underlying varicose vein has been treated. This then improves venous circulation which in turn reduces oedema in the tissues and clears tissue toxins more effectively.

The photos show complete resolution of the varicose ulcer.

Slowing down the aging face

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8 years of Botox® and Fillers. These photos show one of my lovely patients (you’ll recognise her from the video on our home page) aged 46 when she first started coming to me, compared with a recent photo aged 54. She’s had no surgery, only Botox® and dermal fillers. That’s right, she’s 54 in the photo on the right. I think she looks fresher and more vibrant now than 8 years ago, and wonderfully natural.

Varicose Veins Associated with Restless Legs Syndrome

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Dr Karl A Ekbom proposed venous disease as a cause of restless leg syndrome (RLS) in 1944. A study by CA Hayes et al from north Texas in 2008 examined the effect of endovenous laser ablation (EVLA) treatment in patients with concurrent restless leg syndrome and duplex ultrasound proven superficial venous insufficiency (SVI).

Buttocks and Outer Thighs Liposculpture

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Saddlebags and Buttocks Liposuction

This young women had 3500ml of fat removed from the buttocks and outer thighs. She had a body of two halves with a very slim upper body and pear shaped lower body.

Liposculpture has enabled a much more pleasing body contour in the naked and clothed state.

She is booked in for liposuction for the inner thighs which will better balance the body.

Treatment for Rosacea

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Rosacea (pronounced “rose ay shah”) is a common skin condition usually seen on the face. It often first appears as a general redness on the nose and cheeks, and sometimes on the forehead or chin. Many sufferers will blush easily. Rosacea comes and goes, but if left untreated it can develop into a perpetual skin redness with feelings of burning, stinging and irritation. Pimple-like bumps called acne rosacea may develop, and in severe cases the nose skin may become swollen and bumpy (rhinophyma).

900 cases of Liposuction

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Dr John Barrett has performed 900 cases of liposuction at Palm Clinic. All cases have been performed under a special type of local anaesthetic called tumescent anaesthesia. When performed this way we call the procedure liposculpture.

Botox® for Crows Feet

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By using a full dose of Botox® the crows feet on this woman have been completely removed. Not everyone wants all the crows feet removed but in this age group it does provide a more youthful appearance.

Older women prefer to have some crows feet visible as this is a more natural look in the post 40 age group. We achieve this by using a smaller dose of Botox® targeted to specific muscles to allow some lines to remain but reducing the overall wrinkling when smiling.

Ultrasound and Vein Mapping

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An ultrasound map will show if your leg veins are competent and working correctly or incompetent and allowing blood to flow the wrong way. Using grey scale ultrasound we can access the size, location and tortuosity of your veins.

Compression (DVT) Stockings Are Not Created Equal

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The difference between stiockings bought over the counter and those bought at a specialist centre is the compression. Over the counter stockings will often not state what compression they provide or it will be less than 15mmHg. Specialist center stockings will provide a compression of 15-20mmHg for Class 1 stockings or 20-30mmHg for Class 2. The mmHg stands for millimetres of mercury and is the same pressure used to measure blood pressure. TED stockins (white) are often used in the hospital after surgery. These provide support but not as strong compression as a Class 1 or 2 stocking.

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