It’s easy to buy on the internet – a DIY injection promising an instant all-over tan but as these women discovered, it can trigger cancer.

Women in the UK are self injecting themselves with a substance called melanotan bought illegally on the internet, desperate for a ‘healthy glow’. This product claims to give an even, golden tan by an injection into the stomach although the side affects are dramatic and potentiality deadly.

 This illegal tanning drug has raised concerns among the health professionals as the main ingredient activates melanocytes in the skin. These are the cells that become cancerous in malignant melanomas, so doctors fear users could in fact bring on skin cancer in the long term.

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-1381298/The-deadly-tan-jab-DIY-injection-promising-instant-tan-women-discovered-trigger-heart-disease-cancer.html#ixzz1kuOGO5vC

February 14th – Valentine’s Day. Treat yourself with a facial Venus Freeze treatment with the purchase of any dermal filler. Simply contact the enRich clinic before February 14^th to secure your free treatment.

*conditions apply

Dr Rich is concerned that laser treatments are being performed with little knowledge and training, laser treatments can lead to burns, hyperpigmentation (darkening of the skin), hypopigmentation (lightening of the skin) and scarring.

Here at the enRich clinic all of our staff, both doctors and nurses go through extensive laser training on all skin types to be deemed safe, competent and efficient by Dr Rich prior to operating any lasers. With this widespread training, and doctors on site, our nursing staffs have both the support and supervision to deliver good patient care.

At the enRich, all patients have a ‘test patch’ of laser treatment in order to see how you response to the laser. Appropriate pre and post skin information is provided to insure that you received only the highest quality of treatment.

 In the case of any rare complications, patients are able to be managed by specialist dermatologists and the appropriate care provided.

For more information please phone the enRich Clinic 9500 9500

Read more http://aca.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=8203297

“Of the 13.1 million cosmetic procedures performed in 2010, 88 percent or 11.6 million were nonsurgical in nature. Some 48 percent of these procedures were done on patients in the 40 to 54-year-old age group and females outpaced male patients across all age groups.”

“This trend is expected to grow even more in 2012, as a continuous increase in non-invasive cosmetic procedures such as injectable treatments like Botox and Dysport will continue to be popular. Likewise, dermal fillers used in lip augmentation and facial rejuvenation will have a strong following, with the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) expecting more males to seek non-invasive surgeries to address aging issues.

Body contouring without surgery will still be popular in 2012. Traditional liposuction is a surgical procedure, but new technologies approved recently have made liposuction almost as nonintrusive as injectable therapies.”

Reasons for the Popularity of Non-Invasive Cosmetic Therapies.

• The procedures are relatively painless and local anaesthesia may be used to ease the process
• The treatments can be performed quickly, often as a lunch hour procedure
• Downtime is minimal and complete bed rest is not required post-treatment. Usually, patients can resume normal activities within two days
• Side effects are limited to minor swelling, some redness and bruising, all of which resolve in 48 hours
• The therapies are cost-efficient treatments are spread out over time to optimise results
• Results are instantaneous and almost immediately visible
• For the knife-shy, only minor incisions are done, if they are required at all

In recent years, I have seen many significant advances in laser therapy such as the Fractional Co2 and Ruby lasers that offer better and safer treatments. Other new treatments such as the Venous, a ‘radio frequency’ device for skin tightening and Acoustic Wave Therapy – AWT for cellulite and the many new injectable are all providing better ways to deliver anti-aging and cosmetic enhancements to patients. This together with non-invasive surgeries, can be individualise for a patient-centred plan aimed at achieving the best cosmetic results possible.

Read more http://www.healthcareglobal.com/finance_insurance/non-invasive-cosmetic-surgery-will-rule-this-2012

Great to hear that the Health Minister, David Davis, went to the Skin and Cancer Foundation for his skin cancer check and removal. The skin and cancer foundation is a non profit organization of brilliance in specialist dermatological problems.

 Dr Michael Rich was one of the founders of skin and cancer foundation centre and inaugural president continuing as treasure for the laser and melanoma clinic  

As it is seen with the Health minister it is important to have a skin check with a specialist dermatologist.  Phone the enRich clinic  on 9500 9500 to make your appointment with Dr Rich.

http://www.skincancer.asn.au/

Acoustic Wave Therapy

This article was written in 2010 by a British magazine about Madonna’s search for ‘her cellulite concerns’.

We (at the enRich Clinic) were also searching for a reliable and effective cellulite treatment for our patients, and we also chose the Acoustic Wave Therapy. Twelve months on we are happy to report that we are getting great results and our patients happy with their results

AWT is a procedure that has been used in the medical world for several decades to make kidney stones disintegrate and to ease joint pain. Strangely, its skin-smoothing abilities were discovered purely by chance while treating the joints of female athletes, doctors noticed a marked improvement in the appearance of their thighs.

‘The waves break down the fibrous walls to release clogged fat, water and toxins. The process stimulates and increases blood flow to treated areas, which produces fresh, thicker bands of collagen, as well as stronger and smoother skin.’ The treatment can be used on areas prone to dimpling.”

Kellie, one of our patients was heading to Bali for a holiday and wanted to feel better in her bikini. After 10 treatments she was more than happy with her ‘new legs’.

We have noticed wider benefits: ‘We have seen great results on skin tightening, skin elasticity and general toning.

Legs ONLY Treated

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-1265213/Madonna-just-bought-50-000-machines–miracle-cure-cellulite.html

The new Venus Freeze delivers magnetic and radio frequency pulses painlessly by heating the skin from the inside out to stimulate fibroblast cells into producing new collagen fibers that tighten and strengthen the skin leaving it feeling smooth and plump.

Over time, (6 treatments) fine lines and wrinkles fill out and tighten to reveal a more youthful appearance.

The Venus Freeze treatment is completely non invasive with many patients likening it to a massage!

A US woman who wanted to work at a nightclub started searching for someone who could perform plastic surgery at a cheap price to give her a more curvaceous body.
What she found was a woman posing as a doctor who filled her buttocks with cement, mineral oil and flat-tyre sealant.

This is a tragic story of people searching for help in all the wrong places. Dr Rich would like to warn his patients on some of the unscrupulous practices that are often reported.

Dr Rich can advise you on many of the safe and reliable ways to improve you looks and shape. Call to discuss your concerns 9500 9500.

http://www.theage.com.au/world/strangebuttrue/fake-doctor-injects-cement-in-womans-bottom-20111121-1nppx.html

Women with very large breasts often have backache, neck pain, rashes, skin infections (caused by undergarments cutting in) and even depression. To have breast reduction with minimal ‘downtime’ and surgery can be life changing.

Call for information 9500 9500

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