Thread veins, also known as telangiectasia or spider veins, happen when capillaries (the smallest of blood vessels) become unduly dilated, spreading blood to other capillaries and leaving a fine red or maroon coloured web-like appearance just under the skin. They can be almost anywhere on the body, but are most common on the face, usually on the cheeks or nose,…
It’s understandably normal to be a concerned if you notice any blemishes on your penis. Small growths at the head of the penis could possibly be pearly penile papules, or if you are sexually active, you could have genital warts; which sometimes can be mistaken from pearly penile papules. Read on to learn more about PPP and how we manage…
The shape, position, and size of the mouth are important elements for the beauty and harmony of the face. The appearance, orientation, and position of the lip corners, as well as its relation to the rest of the facial structures may denote youth, aging, or sadness. Similar to the mouth, the neck region also plays an important role in facial…
If you’re investing in dermal fillers like Juvéderm, Radiesse or Restylane to plump your skin or Botox and Dysport to relax your lines and furrows, you will want to look your best as soon as possible, which means avoiding the bruising that can be a normal side effect of these treatments. Bruising occurs when injection treatments injure your capillaries, causing…
Winter is soon upon us and you may notice your skin is getting dryer. This is common and we see changes in our skin throughout the seasons of the year. Your skin will require different care and treatment depending upon the season of the year. So what should you be doing differently?It doesn’t take too much to take care of…