Welcome to Medical Cosmetic
Based on demand from our patients, Drs Charteris and Boyd perform treatments with anti-wrinkle and dermal filling injections.
What is a cosmetic toxin?
What is it recommended for?
This is the most popular medical treatment for wrinkles in the upper face, including frown lines, crow’s feet and smile lines.
Additional indications include:
· "bunny lines" from wrinkling the nose when smiling or frowning.
· brow lifting
· forehead lines
How safe is this treatment?
This product* was approved by the American Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2002 for the temporary treatment of moderate to severe frown lines between the brows in people, and almost 3.3 million procedures were performed in 2005 alone.
Does it work?
In clinical trials, nearly 90% of men and women surveyed rated the improvement in the appearance of frown lines between their brows as ‘moderate to better’ 1 month after treatment.
Who uses it?
The most likely candidates are people [yes, men and woman] 35 to 55 years who choose this treatment for wrinkle reduction.
Because of it's ability to reduce sweating, people who suffer from Hyperhidrosis, or excessive underarm sweating, may choose to start treatment either in their adult years or in adolescence.
How long will it last?
Treatment takes around 10 days to achieve a full result.
Lasts for around 3-4 months [Note: results vary from patient to patient]
Will other people be able to tell that I've had this cosmetic treatment?
Most of our clients say they look more relaxed.
What is a cosmetic injectable or dermal filler?
What is it recommended for?
This is the most popular medical treatment for fine lines and wrinkles and for restoring the volume to the mid and lower face. We also use these products to enhance or re-balance facial features such as lips, eyes and cheeks that have been altered with age, accident, surgery or illness.
How safe is this treatment?
The products* we used are well know and have been deemed predictable and effective in clinical tests and medical groups worldwide.
Does it work?
There are a number of products used for different concerns and have been proven effective in many clinical trials. They are designed to be used under the skin and will plump up the line or crease from beneath. Natural-looking results are achieved because new technology products are soft to the touch.
Who uses it?
The most likely candidates are people [yes, men and woman] 18 to 55 years who choose this treatment for wrinkle filling, re-volumising and facial enhancement.
How long will it last?
Results are immediate.
Lasts for around 6-12 months.
If you choose not to repeat the treatment, the area will slowly return to it's pre-treatment state.
Will other people be able to tell that I've had this cosmetic treatment?
Most of our clients say they look more relaxed, with a softer appearance.
*Australian Government regulations prevent us from naming the products we use, although they are well known brands. The specific products and their suitability to your needs will be discussed in full at your consultation.