Facial laser resurfacing has become a popular option for patients seeking to enhance the appearance of their skin. Unlike traditional laser peels, where effective results are associated with long periods of downtime, fractional CO2 laser resurfacing technology offers a shorter-downtime solution for treating wrinkles, scars, pigment, and tone and texture of the skin. First generation fractional devices like Fraxel use…
Smartphones such as the iPhone, Androids and Blackberry are a necessary part of many people’s work and social lives. While these hot technologies can help us be more efficient, they also carry some potential negative side effects. Dr Hazem Kahlout, medical director at Castleknock Cosmetic Clinic Dublin warns that staring at the tiny screen not only causes wrinkles around the…
Though many complain about their complexion during the winter, it appears as though the colder season may be the best time to undergo a variety of skin-related cosmetic procedures. Winter cosmetic procedures are popular. Tanned skin may be resistant to many laser procedures, including the removal of sun spots, hyperpigmentation or addressing unwanted hair. The winter also offers more opportunities…
Excessive sweating is said to be troublesome when a person’s sweating becomes uncontrollable and begins to adversely affect the person’s lifestyle and well-being. It can be a substantial burden to afflicted individuals, interfering with daily activities and causing social embarrassment and anxiety. Many people with the condition must change their clothing several times per day. Castleknock Cosmetic Clinic Dublin launched…
Unwanted thread veins are the unsightly blue, red or purple clusters or webs of superficial, small veins mostly found on the legs. Formally they are called telangiectasias or sunburst varicosities. Spider veins are different from varicose veins, as they are very fine blue or red coloured and not bulging. The name is interchangeable with thread veins. Thread veins are caused…