We know that our hands and our face can show signs of ageing but sometimes we forget to look at our neck. The neck is an area of concern to many patients and this blog will help you if you’re looking for a no-scalpel solution for that sagging skin around the neck.

In this blog I’ll be discussing non-invasive skin tightening treatments. There are more invasive ways to deal with loose skin around the neck like neck lift surgery, VASER lipo, and fat melting lipodissolve which are fat dissolving injections. These alternative methods are available at Castleknock Cosmetic Clinic Dublin to deal with excessive laxity and fat deposits around the neck.

The waddle or your turkey neck has to do with genetics, how fast does fat deposits in your neck and how your skin sag over time. There is something for everyone depending on your existing skin laxity, your desired tightness level and also how invasive you want to go. The radiofrequency skin tightening is a multipolar radiofrequency (MPRF) energy and not invasive. It utilises the power of electromagnetic energy. During the treatment a wand is passed repeatedly over the neck area causing thermal remodelling.

You can get a course of six treatments, one a week that will actually melt the fat in the skin and tighten the loose neck. As well as dissolving the fat away the skin tightening treatment increases production of new collagen and stimulates local vascularity for improved circulation. Being non-invasive it’s suitable for people on the go who want to come to the clinic in Castleknock for 30 minutes and relax, get the painless treatment and go back to their daily routine. 

With a surgical you’re going to get a very definitive, dramatic and long lasting results, but at a high cost with long downtime and not to mention scars. With the multipolar radiofrequency skin tightening you get subtle long lasting results without the downtime.

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Sculptra Butt Lift

So, you heard about the hottest topic in cosmetic surgery – the non-invasive Sculptra buttock augmentation, also known as the Sculptra Butt Lift.

If you are not happy with your behind and feel you want to enhance your silhouette and curvature, then you may not be alone. In fact, you are one of the many people seeking this increasingly popular procedure. A recent study by the American Association of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) found buttock augmentation to be by far the fastest growing cosmetic procedure.

Sculptra is made of an FDA approved compound, which in fact was approved back in the early 2000’s as a dermal filler for facial aesthetics. Nearly two decades later, we at Castleknock Cosmetic Clinic Dublin along with innovative procedure developers worldwide started to think outside the box.

The Sculptra Butt Lift has gained popularity in petite athletic people who don’t require the large volume enhancement seen in some of the A-list celebs. They work hard and feel fit, but they are unhappy about their behind and want to feel feminine and curvaceous.

Sculptra Butt lift is an alternative to the Brazilian Butt Lift. The Brazilian Buttock augmentation is a surgical procedure where fat is liposuctioned from one area of the body and then injected into the buttocks.

You are an ideal candidate for the Sculptra Butt Lift if you (like many people) are not suitable for the Brazilian Butt Lift or find the procedure too invasive for your liking. The Sculptra Butt lift is a quick in-and-out office-based procedure where a special blend of PLLA Sculptra mixed with a few other ingredients is painlessly administered into specific areas of the buttock. The procedure takes less than half an hour. You can resume normal activities and strenuous exercise if you wish. The treated area should start to gradually enhance over the next few weeks. A month to six weeks later you will come back in for an assessment and a second session. The number of sessions required depends on your desired level of bum projection and your satisfaction with the visual results as seen on your before and after images. The total number of treatments is highly individual and dependent upon your metabolism, age, health, gender and above all, your baseline physique and overall expectation.

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Jawline Sculpting with BOTOX!

Gone are the days where we only perform facial plastic surgery in order to produce aesthetically pleasing appearance. Read on this informative blog about reduction of the masseter muscle with botox, an advanced aesthetic injection treatment called the V-Line Procedure. It’s called the v-line procedure because the goal of the procedure in terms of the aesthetic effect is to create a more slim sculpted effect to the jaw line. The way the v-line procedure works is that it relies on the botox to relax the masseter muscle. You may have heard of the famous anti-wrinkle injection being used in eye area to reduce wrinkles like frown lines and crows feet. The same medicine can be used in the jaw area to help to slim the jawline. The candidate for this procedure is someone who has fullness in the jawline making it appear more square. The ideal patient is someone who has prominent jaw muscles making the jawline to appear less square and more oval and v-line tapered..

Botox is a neuromodulator neurotoxin. But that’s a fancy way of saying its something that creates a relaxation of the target muscle. So in the case of botox for masseter muscle reduction the target muscle is the masseter muscle. So what’s the masseter muscle? The masseter muscle is a retainer shaped muscle that sits on the side of the jaw both sides. From a functional point of view the masseter muscle is one of four muscles involved in chewing. From an aesthetic point, the masseter muscle gives volume and fullness to the sides and angles of the mandible at the sides of the jaw. If I relax the masseter muscles the volume of that muscle decreases.

Just like any other muscle in your body, when it’s relaxed its unable to “work-out” and develop. In cases of enlarged masseter muscle it will atrophy and shrink down in size after being injected with botox. It takes 4 to 6 weeks to notice and the results of the botox . For the next 4 months after botox injection to the masseter muscles the botox will work to slim down the jawline and create a more tapered appearance. The long term results are semi-permanent as it takes a long time for those atrophied muscles to gain bulk once more.

Because the masseter muscle is one of four muscles involved in mastication (chewing), the overall strength of chewing and bite will be reduced. But that reduction in strength is not enough to stop you from eating or chewing. You’re not going to notice a big difference in every day to day chewing or eating. But if you eat a big meal (like a 24 ounce steak) then towards the end of it you will notice fatigue setting in sooner.

Other side effects include pin point bruising at the site of injection in 1 in  100 patients and temporary soreness for a couple of hours up to a few days after the treatment in the muscle. It’s important to seek a doctor experienced in treating masseter muscle reduction as misadministration can result in asymmetry of your face as well as changes to your facial expression, your smile or even your speech.

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There are many ways to deal with unwanted fat. Latest technologies have come a long way in providing minimally invasive means of dealing with unwanted fat, however they to have their limitation. For many individuals liposuction remains the good trusted and definitive choice. When it comes to removal of undesired body fat; VASER liposuction has been the perfect solution at our Castleknock Cosmetic Clinic Dublin since 2008. VASER liposuction is the primary trusted procedure in delivering safe and effective fat removal as well as skin retraction at the same time.

Aside from planning of how you can achieve best results, it’s also wise to think what you can expect in the form of post-operative recovery.

What to expect after liposuction?

Liposuction wounds are tiny and are deliberately left open to drain out. Post liposuction wounds drain from 24-72 hours after your procedure.  Most liposuction patients have to deal with dressing their wounds. Although you can do it by yourself, it’s only wise to have someone else help you with the task. Change the absorption pad dressing regularly until seepage stops. It’s advisable to remove and change one dressing at a time.

Unlike other wounds, incision points from liposuction may be a bit tender. It’s advisable to wash around the wounds once or twice a day with a very mild soap. After clean washing your wound, gently pat dry it with clean towel. Be sure that your hands are free from any dirt before cleaning your wounds. It’s also advisable for you to take 15-minute baths for at least 1 week. Don’t worry; the water will not get in!

If you think your wound has an infected, you should not take any antibiotic on your own. Call the clinic and schedule a review. Although antibiotics are fine, it’s still wise to consult initially as we need to treat infections appropriately.

Keeping the liposuction treated area tightly bound in a compression garment will help with the initial drainage and spare the skin from sagging. However, you should also ensure that the compression garment is not too tight. Too tight and you block the healing circulation and too loose, well that’s not good at all. You should also ensure that your garment or binder is clean.

Wounds get itchy every now and then. Instead of scratching your wounds, apply a thin layer of Vaseline to the area surrounding the wound. This will soothe the itchy feeling, sparing the wound to be scratched.

Never take aspirin or any blood thinning medications for at least 2 weeks after the liposuction surgery. Blood thinners will just increase the bleeding and bruising. Other herbal remedies like vitamins and green tea will also thin your blood and should be avoided.

A couple of days after the operation (when the seepage has stopped) you will be allowed to walk around and do light activities. However, you should avoid staying from direct sunlight. Whether or not the wounds have already healed, sunlight can cause problems.

Infected wounds are considered as the most common concern during liposuction recovery. This is caused by wrong management and poor caring for the wounds. It’s advisable not to do any remedial methods if you’re unsure about it. Always keep the wounded areas clean but refrain from using too strong cleansers such as alcohol and strong soap.

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3 ways to make men look fantastic

If you’re a man or you know a man who may be interested in looking more athletic, chiselled and looking fresher and younger then read on as I describe the top three ways I use dermal fillers to help men look fantastic when they attend me at Castleknock Cosmetic Clinic, Dublin.

So what are fillers?

Fillers are naturally occurring substances that are injected to help reshape the face without the need for surgery. Popular hyaluronic acid dermal fillers include Restylane, Juvéderm and Belotero. Long lasting dermal fillers include Radiesse and Ellansé.

STRONG CHIN

One of the key areas in treating men is the chin. Strong chins are synonymous with strength and confidence. We look to see strong chins in leaders in politics and in business. Examples can be seen in athletes and hero’s we admire. In Hollywood a strong chin can mean the difference between a supporting actor and a leading man. Fillers can be used to add one or two centimetres of projection to the chin. Guys’, adding one or two centimetre projection to your chin is like adding one or two inches to your height. Chin can make you look more athletic, can give you more of an alpha male appearance and it can make you look more chiselled.

UNDEREYE

The second great place to treat me with fillers is under the eyes. Fillers are fantastic in removing dark circles and bags and this can make us fresher and more youthful without the need for surgery. People who have dark circles and pigmentation under the eye are helped with fillers camouflage and restore fullness in the area making them look fresher and more youthful.

MASCULINISATION

The third treatment that’s great with fillers in men is full face masculinisation treatment. In this masculinisation treatment often small changes to key areas of the male face making the entire face looking more balanced, proportioned and better. In masculinisation treatment of the full face I target the undereyes, nose, cheeks and chin. The treatments are administered over a number of sessions and small changes can often make great impact.

So in summary, fillers can be used in men to non-surgically augment the chin making it more chiselled more athletic. They can be used to hide circles under the eyes making men look fresher and younger. Finally they could be used for full face masculinisation treatment making the face look more symmetric, more balanced and more attractive in general. I hope this blog was helpful and I look forward to welcoming you in our practice.

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