Anti-Ageing

Anti-ageing medicine takes into consideration both the internal and external elements of the ageing process. The aim of anti-ageing practice is to promote the application of advanced scientific and medical technologies for the detection, prevention and treatment of age-related disorders.

Anti-ageing medicine addresses the needs for both men and women who wish to optimise their health, energy, vitality and to slow the ageing process. It is the integration of proven medical science and complimentary medicine; providing a total scientific and holistic approach to your health and well-being.

Anti-ageing applications maintain your youthfulness through a combination of: The anti-ageing diet, Relaxation, Vitamin and mineral replacement, Medical therapy, Hormonal therapy where appropriate.

By combining some or all these practices with selected cosmetic medical procedures, patients can begin to feel youthful on both the inside and the outside.

Facial Rejuvination

The facial rejuvenation process is undertaken to gain and maintain a youthful appearance to the face. It can involve a broad spectrum of treatments.

Firstly an analysis of the upper layer of the patient's skin (the epidermis) will be performed to determine the best method for rejuvenation.

The lower layers of the skin (the dermis) will then be examined to ascertain the best method for enhancing collagen activity and tightening the skin.

Through an analysis of the deeper layers of the facial muscles and connective tissue (the hypodermis), it will be determined if the facial appearance could be enhanced with non-surgical or surgical procedures. Each patient is assessed for facial rejuvenation treatments on an individual basis.

Consultation with Dr Zacharia, will provide patients with the opportunity to discuss the full range of facial rejuvenation techniques and procedures.

Hormonal Therapy

Hormonal therapy is performed in conjunction with anti-ageing medicine. This approach essentially examines the various hormone levels in the body that are associated with the ageing process. This therapy is conducted with the aim of maintaining the hormone level status of when you are in your 20's and 30's, the actual peak of physical fitness. This can help the individual to maintain a youthful body both internally and externally.

Blood tests are performed to assess the hormonal levels and appropriate adjustments are made according to what the blood levels indicate.

The hormone testosterone is replaced using either injections or a transdermal topical cream formulated to the individual's needs, that is applied to the surface of the skin. For optimal delivery estrogen and progesterone is delivered using a specially formulated cream. Human Growth Hormone (HGH) is best delivered via microinjections.

The long-term benefits of this therapy vary but patients have reported the following: increased strength and weight loss, improved energy levels, heightened sex drive and better digestion.

Injectables

Muscle Relaxant

We use a purified protein that relaxes the wrinkle-causing muscles to give you a smooth, more youthful appearance. The procedure is non surgical and takes approximately 15 minutes, including a few small injections that relax the muscles that cause deep, persistent facial lines. The results can be quite significant and become apparent within 5 – 7 days. It temporarily erases these lines.

It will not radically change your appearance or make you look like you have had a facelift. It does not "freeze" your expressions. It will help to soften your face and can last up to 4 months, depending on the individual. The treatment will wear off gradually and expression lines will slowly return. It is used widely for the frown lines between the eyebrows, horizontal forehead wrinkles and crows feet or smile lines around the eyes. It can also be used to lift the eyebrow and open up the eye for a more youthful appearance.

Fillers If you are looking for definition of your facial contours, fuller lips or smoothed facial lines, then fillers are an option and work extremely well when used in conjunction with a muscle relaxant. Fillers can be used for making your lips fuller, enhancing cheeks, removing or reducing deep folds around the lips and nose, reducing the prominence of scars and sometimes even nose correction.

We use a crystal-clear gel, a substance that occurs naturally in the body that holds water, it's hydrating and gives volume to the skin. A simple injection replenishes the lost volume. It leaves your face with a natural expression. There are permanent and non-permanent fillers available. There is no need for any pre-testing as the main ingredient already exists in the body and the results are instant. The effect will last from 6 months up to many years depending on the product used.

Injectables/Filler Information Booklet

Nulift

The Nulift is a comprehensive approach to facial rejuvenation where we look at treating the three layers of the face for the purpose of total facial enhancement.

The external part of the face, the skin, is the first layer that people visualise and needs to be addressed first and foremost. It is treated with PhotoDynamic Therapy (PDT) and/or a highly specialised facial treatment using the Danne product line.

Danne Montague King is a biochemist specialising in skin care and treatments for over 40 years and his treatments form an integral part in the beginning and maintenance of the Nulift.

The second layer, the deeper part of the skin, aims to enhance the collagen within the skin. With treatments such as Thermage, the use of radiofrequency energy heats the deeper layers of the skin, the collagen fibrils contract causing in some cases an immediate tightening and then further collagen production occurs over the next 6 months.

The third aspect of the Nulift treatment is to use minimally invasive procedures such as the Contour ThreadLift to lift those heavier parts of the face that have dropped, such as the brow, the mid face, or the jowls and neck. These areas cannot be treated by addressing the skin alone.

Overall Nulift is a dynamic means of rejuvenating, tightening and lifting the sagging face without the need for major surgical intervention.

Thermage

Thermage is a relatively new procedure in Australia and delivers a controlled amount of radiofrequency energy into the lower epidermis and upperdermis. Thermage is the only non-invasive treatment that delivers tighter skin, healthier collagen and stimulates the further production of collagen. The collagen formation thickens skin and reduces wrinkles while also tightening the tissue over the following months creating a lifting effect.

The Thermage procedure employs a patented radiofrequency (RF) technology called ThermaCool^TM. It has been clinically proven to tighten and gently lift the skin to smooth out wrinkles and renew facial contours.

Commonly treated areas are the forehead, mid-face, jaw line and the neck. Treatment can be "uncomfortable" but should not be painful. Oral sedation can be used if the patient desires, however they will need someone to take them home if this is the case. The skin can be red for up to 4 hours after treatment, and the patient may feel tightness in the face for up to 5 days. It is extremely important to reduce exposure to sunlight over the next few days and to use sunblock after the procedure to gain the maximum effect from the treatment.

Although results can take up to six months to be seen. The procedure produces significant tightening in just one treatment and the result is healthier, smoother skin and a more youthful appearance.

Photodynamic Therapy

The first signs of aging are when fine lines begin to form around the eyes and lips. Then the collagen and elastin begins to wear out and deeper lines and grooves form in our brow, next to the nose and down to the corners of our mouths. Surface irregularities such as pigment discolourations and acne scarring may also occur. Photodynamic therapy is performed in conjunction with a topical application of ALA, or Levulan (aminolevulinic acid) to treat skin damage in a softer, gentler way. Photodynamic therapy delivers specific wavelengths of intense light through very specific filters to the skin. Unlike other topical treatments, PDT with ALA has not shown any adverse side effects or patient discomfort. After treatment, you may resume normal activities immediately. At each session you will experience some improvement in skin tone and texture. There will be a decrease in the overall redness and flushing, sunspots will fade and pore sizes will shrink. Fine lines and wrinkles will gradually decrease in size as the new collagen forms beneath the skin. These improvements will continue to increase with each treatment.

Mesotherapy

Mesotherapy is the breakthrough medical practice that allows patients a non-invasive remedy to a variety of conditions, ie. the treatment of cellulite, unwanted fat, ageing and sagging of the skin, aged hands and excess skin or fat on the neck.
Mesotherapy is the micro-injection of traditional medication, homeopathic medication, and vitamins into the mesoderm (or middle layer of skin). Mesotherapy works by stimulating the body to heal itself in those targeted areas.
Mesotherapy can be used to eliminate cellulite on the legs and buttocks. By repairing the connective tissue, shrinking the fat cells and increasing circulation Mesotherapy can rid these areas of the "orange peel" like skin, thus revealing a smoother and more even-toned appearance. The average patient generally requires 10-15 weekly treatments in order to achieve these results. Mesotherapy can also be applied in the same way to eliminate excess fat.
Mesotherapeutic process known as the Mesolift can reduce the appearance of wrinkles and the likelihood of new ones appearing.