Whether your need is to revitalise skin, smooth wrinkles or enhance your facial contours or lips – Restylane® has the product to enhance your looks and make you look good and feel great. It provides instant and long-lasting aesthetic results.
The results of Restylanecan be seen instantly – and as the treatment is non-surgical, with minimal downtime you can get on with living life to the full.
In the picture below you can find out what Restylane can do for you. To find out more about the different treatment areas please follow the links below.
Skin Revitalisation to improve skin elasticity and skin smoothness
Restylane Vital™ is a product range for skin revitalisation that works by improving skin elasticity and skin tone.
As we age, the quality of the skin changes - as collagen and elastic fibres degrade and the distribution and function of the body’s own hyaluronic acid is less efficient. This results in rougher and drier skin with less elasticity. The biological clock has an important role in this process but also lifestyle factors, such as exposure to sun, smoking and drinking..
Increased skin elasticity and enhance skin appearance
The Restylane Vital range of products can create a glowing complexion by replenishing hyaluronic acid in the skin. By replenishing the natural hyaluronic acid in the skin, Restylane Vital improves hydrobalance to increase skin elasticity and improve skin structure. Restylane Vital is scientifically proven to improve skin quality and can be used to revitalise the face, neck, décolletage and hands.
Restylane Vital can improve skin quality in the following areas:
Face
Décolletage and neck
Hands
Acne Scarring Treatments
Dr Michael Rich : 12th, Mar 09:18
1st March 2010
Acne Scarring & Skin Rejuvenating Treatments
Over the past 3 years have been many new options in the treatment of both acne scarring and skin rejuvenation in general. The newest of these treatments and in our opinion the best of its kind is theAffirm; a dual wavelength‘fraxelated laser’designed to improve both acne scarring and facial rejuvenation both in firming the skin and improving the depth of lines and wrinkles.
In general, Dr Rich has found that a combination of treatments in acne scarring is usually more beneficial than just one type of treatment when treating acne scarred skin.
Sometimes several treatments may be required to obtain optimum results.
on the individual treatment and the result wanted.
Non-invasive treatments are defined as little or no ‘downtime’ where the patient can continue with their every day activities.
Every person is an individual with different needs and expectations. For you personal treatment assessment please call us and make an appointment with either Dr Rich, or one of his specialist nurses to discuss your options – 9500 9500.
RevLite Facial Rejuvenation
: 12th, Mar 09:19
RevLite Photo Acoustic Therapy for Facial Rejuvenation
RevLite Photo Acoustic therapy causes remodeling and building of collagen with a visible reduction of fine lines, wrinkles and mild acne scarring being some of the most obvious long term results, accompanied of course by younger, fresher, healthier looking skin.
The action of this laser skin rejuvenationis non-ablative (does not remove any skin) and there are many benefits over other traditional laser procedures. The laser treatment is quick and offers no downtime - you can immediately return to your normal activities. There is minimal discomfort, and a very low risk of any complications. You will experience progressive improvement over several treatments for a fresh, natural look. Laser skin rejuvenation is compatible with a whole host of other cosmetic procedures so that maximum results can be achieved.
(Source: Cancer Council: November 2009) : 17th, Dec 12:15
Ultraviolet (UV) radiation levels are already high in Victoria so now is the time to protect yourself from overexposure to UV.
"It is not temperature or sunshine that counts, it is the UV level," SunSmart Manager Sue Heward said. "When UV is at 3 and above it can cause skin and eye damage, sunburn and skin cancer."
"Despite our recent cooler and cloudy conditions, UV levels are reaching 7 - 8 in Victoria, which is high to very high. It can take as little as 17 minutes to get the first signs of sunburn."
Ms Heward said preparation for the races for some people includes getting a tan.
"Both sunburn and tanning are a sign of your skin cells in trauma," she said. "If you must have a tan, use a fake tanning product rather than sunbaking or using a solarium. In fact, using solariums before the age of 35 boosts your risk of melanoma by 75 percent."
"And remember that a fake tan doesn't offer any sun protection."
Ms Heward urged people to get into the habit of checking the SunSmart UV Alert before heading out each day.
"The SunSmart UV Alert tells you the times of day when sun protection is most important and when you can get some UV to help maintain vitamin D levels," she said.
SunSmart tips:
A wide brimmed hat provides good protection for your face and neck.
When choosing your race day outfit, consider a style that covers as much of your skin as possible.
Apply 30+ broad spectrum sunscreen and reapply every two hours. Don't use sunscreen to extend your time in the sun.
Sunglasses are a great fashion accessory and protect your eyes from sun damage. Make sure they meet Australian Standards.
Seek shade indoors, under an umbrella or marquee during peak UV times (11am to 3pm).
Scottish men opt for cosmetic surgery to remedy 'man boobs'
: 17th, Dec 12:15
Scottish men are opting for cosmetic surgery as they are insecure about excess chest fat giving them 'man boobs'.
A study by Transform Cosmetic Surgery Group has found that demand for ‘man boob’ jobs has increased by 44 per cent across the UK..
Shami Thomas, spokesperson for Transform, commented: "Unfortunately for many men, and women, there is an element of fear surrounding summer months because it means having to wear skimpy clothes which reveal every flaw.
"When you should be relaxing on the beach or at a pool party, many holidays are overshadowed by anxiety and tension over exposing body hang-ups."
She added that men with the affliction often try to compensate by wearing layers and find that they are too hot and uncomfortable as a result.
THE SUN DOESN’T WAIT FOR SUMMER TO BURN YOU
Hamilton Laborities - Newsmaker.com.au : 17th, Dec 12:15
The sun is back and with it the dangers of skin cancer.
According to Australian sunscreen manufacturer Hamilton Laboratories, the months leading into summer can be one of the most dangerous periods.
“When the sun starts coming out for the first time, most people are not yet in a sun protection frame of mind and get caught out,” Hamilton Laboratories Director of Scientific Affairs Dr Graham Aldous said.
“It is also a time when their skin will be at its most susceptible.
“Unfortunately many Australians will unknowingly use the first rays of sun to suffer premature skin ageing, sunburn and risk skin cancer.
“I’m sure if you asked the majority of people at the beach or sporting events in the spring months they would not be wearing adequate sunscreen or any at all.
“For many, the idea of getting a spring tan can very quickly turn into the spring burn with potentially fatal results.
“Late spring can be a time of irreparable sun damage.
“The upcoming weeks can be even more dangerous than summer itself as people don’t protect themselves, falsely believing they can’t get burnt.
“It’s a complete myth that you only burn when it’s over 30 degrees.
“After a long wet winter, it’s easy to forget how powerful the sun is and the risk of skin cancer.”
Dr Aldous said it wasn’t just sun-loving beachgoers at risk.
“Almost half of all outdoor workers don’t protect their skin from the sun, despite being aware of the dangers of sun damage,” he said.
“It’s also important to remember you can still get burnt on a cloudy day.
“UV radiation levels are highest under cloudless skies, but even with cloud cover, they can still be high.
“High protection sunscreen should be used year round to help maintain healthy, youthful looking skin.
“While it doesn’t seem like as much of a risk during colder months, accumulative UV exposure from normal day to day activities is a key culprit behind wrinkles and skin ageing.
“Whether you’re in the car, picking the kids up from school, doing the shopping or taking the dog for a walk, you are exposed to the sun’s damaging rays.
“While this may seem insignificant, it can have a huge impact on your skin over time so it is important to properly protect yourself.”
Hamilton Laboratories is currently in full production of its range of sunscreen products as pharmacies stock up ahead of a forecast long hot summer.
“Sunscreens only form one part of the entire sun protection regimen,” Dr Aldous said.
“There are a number of steps involved in sun protection and they each play a valuable role in providing maximum UV protection.
“Always avoid excessive exposure to the sun and try not to go out during the peak periods of the day.
“Wear protective clothing such as a long sleeved shirt, wide brimmed hat, UV filtering sunglasses, seek shade where possible and wear a good quality SPF30+ broad spectrum sunscreen such as Hamilton Sunscreen.”
About Hamilton Laboratories
Hamilton Laboratories is a leading manufacturer and distributor of high quality sunscreens. From it's city base on Flinders Street, Hamilton conducts research, formulation-and-development, manufacturing and distribution of its sunscreen products which are exported all over the world.
Tatts what i'm talkin' about
Emily power - Herald Sun : 12th, Mar 09:24
31st August 2009
TATTOOS are a must-have accessory among Gen Y - and the more prominent the skin ink, the better.
Popularity of tattoos among young Melburnians continues to grow, with a survey finding 70 per cent of people aged 16-30 are considering getting one in the next five years.
As more people get inked, skin specialists are reporting increasing demand for laser removal to erase reminders of old relationships, cartoon characters and barbed wire armbands made famous by the likes of Pamela Anderson in 1990s.
Bold, full-arm designs, such as that flaunted by Wantirna South tattoo artist Lou Paul, are replacing discreet tattoos hidden under clothes, according to research by Melbourne youth marketing agency Lifelounge Group.
Designer of Fitzroy fashion label Limedrop, Nathan Price, 30, wants to add to his tatt collection - a Celtic design on his upper arm, an Indian eternity symbol on his inner bicep and a swirl he designed himself on his wrist - the first of which he got when he was 18.
"I'd like to get some big ones done - my aim before I started working heavily on my label and spent all my money on that was to go over to Japan and get my right arm done," he said.
Affable Aussie singer Guy Sebastian recently beefed up his image with a large, vibrant tattoo of a phoenix on his bicep.
Veteran Melbourne tattoo artist Greg Heasley, who runs Tattoo Connections in Wantirna South, said his business was booming in part due to media exposure of inked celebrity bodies.
"You look at singers, actors, sports people, it's always in your face now," he said.
"Footballers from Collingwood have tattoos, and it probably makes the general population more comfortable.
"It's more acceptable now - it's not such a working man's sort of thing. A tattoo is more or less a record of your journey in life - a birth, or a break-up or a memorial."
Mathew Jafarzadeh said the tattoo removal side of his business, Instant Laser Clinic, Kew, has grown 500 per cent in the past two years.
A survey in 2001 found 10 per cent of Australians were tattooed, but that was expected to have increased substantially.
Lifelounge researchers quizzed 1662 young adults on their attitudes and lifestyle.
King of Pop - Michael Jackson
Dr Michael Rich : 07th, Jul 11:07
Dr Rich and his team are saddened to hear of the sudden passing of the King of Pop,
Michael Jackson (1958-2009)
Michael Jackson appeared to remain a child all his life, and unlike most children who need limit settings to become well adjusted adults, he unfortunately never had any limits sets even to the point of creating his own Disneyland ie - Neverland.
In Dr Rich’s opinion, one consequence of the lack of limit setting possibly led to the development of a condition called ‘body dysmorphia’, which lead to inappropriate cosmetic procedures.
It is the obligation of any Doctor who carries out any cosmetic and aesthetic procedures to be responsible and not carry out procedures which are inappropriate for that individual, even if the patient requests such a procedure.
Dr Rich and his associate Dermatologists and Cosmetic physicians aim to carry out only appropriate procedures, and to minimize risk and strive to be up to date with the latest treatments and technologies.
Infinitink
The Sun-Herald June 21, 2009 : 20th, Jul 02:29
Permanent tattoo ink - easy to remove with minimal lasering.
Is a high quality tattoo ink engineered specifically for future removability. Today all tattoos are permanent and all are removable, but removing a tattoo usually involves several laser treatments from a dermatologist.
An Infinitink tattoo is just as permanent as any other, but it can be removed with minimal lasering. That means less expense, less time and less pain. The ink is made of the highest purity D&C and USP-grade ingredients. In addition, they use a patented proprietary process (P2E) to treat the pigments suspended in the ink. Scientists have perfected the dissolution of the pigment so that, when passed over with a laser, the tattoo will be removed with fewer laser treatments than a conventional tattoo.
Quest for Eternal Youth Goes On
Don Colburn : 02nd, Jun 06:27
Cosmetic surgery numbers sag, but Americans are still spending billions on it
by Don Colburn, The Oregonian
Wednesday May 27, 2009, 12:23 PM
Katherine Alicki gets a botox injection, a cosmetic procedure that continues to be popular in a down economy.
As the sagging economy goes through a total makeover with a huge taxpayer co-pay, it has cooled a 10-year hot streak for cosmetic surgery.
But the quest for eternal youth goes on.
So does the urge to reduce, reshape, restore or -- a favorite buzzword on cosmetic surgery Web sites -- rejuvenate various body parts.
Americans underwent more than 10 million cosmetic surgeries and body-modifying procedures last year. They spent nearly $12 billion on doctor fees alone. These figures do not vary far proportionally to Australia's figures.
Plastic and reconstructive surgery is a wide specialty, encompassing treatment for severe burns, cleft lip, hand injuries and skin cancer. But in common parlance, plastic surgery refers to cosmetic face-lifts, nose jobs, breast implants, tummy tucks, hair transplants, fat suctioning and other "body contouring."
Breast enlargement overtook liposuction last year as the most popular cosmetic surgery. Both operations declined from the year before, a casualty of the recession, but liposuction fell more sharply.
Instead of expensive surgeries, he says, more patients are choosing "noninvasive stopgap measures" such as Botox injections and "fillers," sometimes known as "lunchtime lifts."
Patients ask Jewett: "I'm not going to spend $15,000 on a face-lift, but what can I do to make things look better?"
Injections of botolinum toxin, sold under the brand name Botox to treat frown lines and wrinkles, remain far and away the most popular nonsurgical cosmetic procedure, with nearly 2.5 million treatments last year.
Watch Dog Nips Code of Conduct in the Bud
: 17th, Mar 12:31
Professional Ethics in Cosmetic Treatments
Having recently read both articles in the Australian and the Choice Magazine, I feel it is necessary to bring all these discussions to the forefront of any person wanting to have a cosmetic procedure.
Recent articles from both 'Choice Magazine' and the 'Australian Newspaper' have highlighted the importance to look carefully into who and where you are investigating to have your cosmetic procedure performed.
"CHOICE says people seeking cosmetic surgery should always check on the qualifications and experience of practitioners after an undercover survey of 30 clinics in Sydney and Brisbane revealed appalling examples of unprofessional conduct.
The consumer group stated it was concerned that the three women in the survey, who requested consultations for breast augmentation, liposuction and Botox, were often not informed of all the risks of surgery."
As a Dermatologist and Cosmetic Surgeon with one of the busiest practices in Melbourne I would like to appauled the investigative research done and hope that all patients heed the warnings and only seek out reputible practitioners.
Adam Cresswell, Health editor | February 28, 2009 - Article from: The Australian
Embargoed until : 25/02/2009 -Survey shows the ugly face of cosmetic surgery
Tattoos
: 17th, Mar 11:20
You may think tattoos look
cool now, Peaches,
but they'll be hell to get rid of
(and it'll cost you thousands)
I recently found this article about the 'frills and disappointments" of tattoos and thought I would share it with you. Dr Rich's clinic has specialised in the removal of tattoos for many years now and has 2 specific lasers for this purpose.
Peaches Geldof who had the name of her soon-to-be ex-husband on her wrist.
As a cool 21- year- old, Leanne Young thought there was nothing more desirable than a series of increasingly dramatic tattoos. 'I loved the way they looked. I liked people commenting on them. The process was almost addictive - I even liked the pain,' she says.Now, as a 34-year-old mother of two, working as a relationship counselor, she sees them as more 'tat ' than tattoo.
The patterns and images, pricked indelibly with a range of crude dyes into her arms, legs, shoulders and back, have proved the most expensive mistake of her life. She spent around £300 having them put on, but more than £10,000 so far on trying to get them removed.
'I really regret ever having them done in the first place. It was a huge mistake and over time I started to hate each and every one of them. Worse still, every time I got dressed or had a shower I could see them. I wanted rid of them and had no idea it was going to be so difficult, painful and expensive.'
She is not alone. Every year thousands of people, many of them teenagers, have their bodies permanently tattooed. Despite the fact at least half of them subsequently regret it, some almost immediately; the numbers queuing up for body art are growing rapidly.
Since the Seventies, the number of tattoo studios nationwide has rocketed from little more than 50 to around 1,000.
It is also increasingly big business for Britain's plastic surgeons who deal with the physical and psychological damage as patients struggle with the scarring and skin discoloration caused in the effort to remove the designs - and the stress caused by repeated job rejections and the critical judgment of others.
In the past, tattoos were the preserve of sailors and servicemen. Now, most recently, with Peaches Geldof, Angelina Jolie, and David and Victoria Beckham displaying their inky adornments, and even Samantha Cameron, the wife of the Tory leader, flashing a discreet dolphin on her ankle, tattoos have become a musthave accessory.
But few of those handing over hundreds of pounds to receive intricate and often highly artistic designs on their bodieshave any idea of the horror that could await them if they change their minds.
Apart from a lack of awareness of the soaring rates of hepatitis and other blood-borne infections which may be spread by the cheaper, less well-run establishments (only last September in Wales, teenagers whoattended a tattoo 'party' needed medical treatment after their tattoos became infected), many tattoo customers are also blissfully unaware of how difficult it will be to get a tattooed image removed.
In recent years the advent of surgical lasers has led many private clinics to advertise 'instant' tattoo removal. The lasers break down the dots of ink in the deeper layers of the skin and convert them into particles small enough to be carried off and disposed of by the immune system. But it is a drawn-out, laborious and risky process.
LEANNE, who lives in Twickenham, West London, was one of the first customers to sign up six years ago, when such centres became widespread. 'I don't think they realised how difficult it was going to be and how many sessions of lasering it was going to take,' she says. 'I was given a flat price to get rid of the first ones, but lasers burn you.
'It is excruciatingly painful, and they can't do too much in one go or you risk being left with scars and skin damage that can be much uglier than the tattoo you're trying to get rid of.'
Regrets: Leanne Young had a tattoo when she was 21. Now a 34-year-old mother of two, she thinks they're more tat than tattoo
Keeping Up Appearances In a Downturn
: 10th, Feb 10:46
Dr Michael Rich - Australian Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery Clinic
Monday, 9th Febuary 2009
A recent article from The Wall Street Journal discussed how many people were still having their cosmetic treatments due to either their 'reliance', or 'fear' of losing their jobs if they are not seen as youthful.
To some degree many of our patients may fall into these catagories, however there are also many people who understand that these treatments don't define who they are, they just make them feel better about themselves, just the same as going to the gym or seeing your football team win a game.
Vanity appears to be trumping frugality in a looks-conscious society.
Despite the dismal economic climate, most women -- and men -- who undergo appearance-enhancing treatments such as Botox injections are spending hundreds or even thousands of dollars a year to maintain the regimen, aesthetic physicians say. Meanwhile, some older patients who are putting off or forgoing expensive facelifts are instead opting for less-costly injections and laser treatments.
Doctors say a weak economy hasn't curtailed demand for Botox injections.
Maralyn Burr of Omaha, Neb., in June lost her job as a district sales manager for bookstore chain Borders Group Inc. Ms. Burr, who is $140,000 in debt from her 22-year-old daughter's musical education, says she has slashed spending and all but stopped eating out. But she hasn't given up her Restylane and Botox injections. "It's like comfort food," she says.
Nearly three out of four plastic surgeons who responded to a survey this fall reported that demand has increased or held steady for minimally invasive procedures, including Allergan Inc.'s Botox antiwrinkle drug, dermal fillers used to plump up lips and smile lines, and skin-smoothing chemical peels, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, a professional group representing 6,700 surgeons. The survey also found a steep fall in demand for plastic surgeries ranging from breast augmentation to nose reshaping.
To be sure, makers of aesthetic medical treatments are bracing for a challenging year ahead. While many established patients are sticking to their beauty regimens, it's tough to entice new patients in the current economic environment. In late October, Allergan said that dermal-filler sales were up 18% through September, but the company reduced its 2008 Botox sales guidance, citing overall "subdued demand." Medicis Pharmaceutical Corp. recently has been offering a $100 consumer rebate on its Restylane family of products.
Most of the products used for so-called facial rejuvenation weren't available in the U.S. when the last downturn hit, so there's no historical precedent to estimate their sales performance in the current economic environment. While Botox has been on the market for nearly 20 years, it didn't receive regulatory approval for cosmetic use until 2002, at the tail end of the dotcom-led stock-market bust. Allergan's dermal filler, Juvéderm, which competes with Restylane, has been on the market for about two years.
Joel Schlessinger, Ms. Burr's dermatologist in Omaha, says the number of his patients seeking dermal fillers began to increase on a year-over-year basis in the last few months, after posting declines earlier in the year. "Things are so bad [in financial markets] that investments aren't even worthwhile anymore, so people are investing in themselves," he suggests.
Malcolm Z. Roth, a plastic surgeon in New York City, says that even people with good jobs and robust savings are worried about the future and are afraid to miss work for surgery. They come in, he says, knowing that they need a facelift but asking if there's "something I can do to tide them over." Botox and fillers, he responds. "I think that's probably something we'll be seeing more of next year," he adds.
Pay as You Go
Patients also like the idea that with aesthetic treatments, they can pay as they go, Dr. Roth says. The treatments cost his patients between $500 and $2,000 for a visit, rather than perhaps $15,000 for a facelift. "Botox lasts about four months, but if you can't afford to come back, you don't have to," he says. By contrast, patients are reluctant to run up credit-card debt on a big ticket item like surgery.
Increasingly, many aesthetic patients view their treatments as professional self-preservation rather than as a personal indulgence. Appearances make a difference, says Kathleen Hudson, a 57-year-old marketing consultant in Falls Church, Va. "If you're in the business world and you want to be competitive with the younger people, you need to stay on top of your game," she says.
Ms. Hudson says it costs her between $300 and $400 every six months to have a syringe of Restylane or Juvéderm injected in a few places around her mouth and smile lines. She says she considers the injections "maintenance" and compares them to the $300 cost of hair styling with color highlights. Her plastic surgeon, Roberta Gartside in Reston, Va., says she is remodeling her office and adding staff to accommodate more patients like Ms. Hudson who are seeking minimally invasive treatments rather than surgery.
Media and political consultant Julie Buckner says that looking good gives her confidence to focus on her message when she appears on television. Now that the election season has passed, business is slowing and she expects money to be tight next year. The 41-year-old single mom, who lives in Los Angeles, is cutting spending and delaying a home remodeling project, but she isn't skipping her beauty injections. It's "part of my cost of doing business," she says. She says she is trying to stretch out the interval between visits to her injecting physician, Robert Kotler, who charges about $1,000 for her regimen of Botox, Restylane and Juvéderm shots.
The Wall Street Journal - 2009
Australia Ahead of America
Dr Michael Rich : 10th, Feb 09:05
Dr Michael Rich Clinic - Australian Dermatology and Cosmetic surgery Clinic
Nov - 2008
Dr Dahlia Tauber is one of our most experience doctors who has been trained and worked for Dr Rich for over 15 years.
As an offical trainer for Dysport in Australia she understands the advantage of being able to offer their patients both products depending on their suitability. Dysport has been available in Australia for approximately the past 5 years and in some patients provides better results than Botox.
Australia Ahead of America
“Reloxin - The anticipated new injectable drug is expected to compete with Botox later this year, providing temporary treatment of frown lines and brow furrows”.Tuesday, August 19, 2008, Detroit News
Reloxin known as Dysport in Australia has been providing Australian’s with choice for their wrinkle solutions for years. While Botox is an excellent product, for some, Botox does not provide adequate results due to a lack of sensitivity to the product. For these patients Dysport (Reloxin) can be a much a better option to meet their needs.
Upper face
