The overall procedure takes just about 30-45 minutes depending on the extent and the area under consideration.

The average effect of fillers lasts up to 18months.
It may sometimes be shorter or longer depending on:

1. your age
2. your physiology
3. your lifestyle (smoking and exposure to sun or UV rays may shorten the effect)

Common treatments done using fillers are:

• Nose Shaping
• Lip Augmentation
• Double Chin Reduction
• Nose Reshaping
• Eyebrow Shaping
• Cheek Augmentation
• Chin Augmentation

Post-treatment care:

You are advised not to apply pressure to or massage the injection site during the first days following injection session. In the two weeks following treatment, we advise against prolonged exposures to temperatures under 0 degree Celsius and to sun or strong heat (UV rays, saunas, steam baths, tanning procedures etc.)

If you’d like to restore youthful fullness to your face, enjoy plump lips, enhance shallow contours or soften those facial creases and wrinkles, dermal fillers may be the answer. Dermal fillers have been called “liquid facelifts” because they offer many of the benefits of a surgical facelift without the downtime.

Although they can’t help with excess sagging skin, these soft tissue fillers can add more volume and provide immediate results at a lower cost than surgery. These treatments aren’t permanent, however, and they must be repeated and maintained.

They are designed to effectively reduce the appearance of unwanted wrinkles, contour and create volume, and to revitalise the skin. Dermal fillers are based on Hyaluronic acid, which is a substance that naturally exists in your body. Dermal fillers revitalise and add volume to the skin, instantly diminishing the appearance of lines and wrinkles, and giving a natural softer look. Dermal filler injections can give a natural looking result that does not affect facial expression. A Liquid Face Lift will typically last from one to two years, depending on the products used and the facial area treated.

Common areas for treatment are the nose to mouth (Nasolabial) lines, mouth to chin (Marionette) lines and between the eyebrows (Glabella) lines. Compared to other methods of changing the shape of your face (such as nose, lips or cheeks), dermal fillers offer the advantage of being non-permanent and creating a generally more youthful look.

Benefits:

• Dermal Filler treatments offer patients a wide range of benefits, including a more youthful appearance.
• This treatment can be used to fill minor to moderate lines and wrinkles and is especially effective around the eyes, nose, and mouth.
• When used as a lip enhancement product, it can lend volume and definition to lips, producing a sensual, more pronounced pout.
• The treatment can be tailored to your needs providing a natural look.
• The treatment is non-invasive with virtually no recovery time necessary; you can resume your normal activities immediately after treatment.

The liquid facelift may be used in combination with other non-surgical procedures such as a chemical peel, medical grade facial, laser resurfacing, or photofacial for maximal facial rejuvenation.  These complementary procedures may resurface the skin, treat fine lines, improve skin texture and hyperpigmentation, and stimulate collagen formation.

You may be an excellent candidate for a liquid facelift if you desire minimally invasive, clinic-based procedures to maximally enhance your appearance. You should consider a liquid facelift if you look older or more tired than you feel and wish to improve the appearance of:

• nasolabial folds (lines from the nose to the corners of the mouth)
• marionette lines
• sagging, flat cheeks
• hollows under the eyes
• creases and furrows in your forehead
• wrinkles around the eyes and lips
• Jowls

The Liquid Face Lift is a completely non-surgical, multi-step facial rejuvenation approach that involves volumizing and refining areas of the face through the use of injectable cosmetic fillers and wrinkle relaxers.  The combination of cosmetic fillers, which are composed of different materials and injected at varying depths, are chosen for specific facial applications and are often layered to provide optimal results and longer lasting improvement. The injectable treatments employed include various types of wrinkle relaxers  and wrinkle fillers that act to improve both ‘active’ and ‘passive’ wrinkles.

Wrinkle relaxers such as BOTOX or Dysport may be employed to improve the muscle contraction responsible for ‘active’ wrinkles, brow heaviness, and the appearance of tired eyes as well as other indications associated with facial aging. Facial volumizers such asJuvederm, Radiesse, Restylane and Sculptra are employed to improve ‘passive’ wrinkles or creases that form in the facial skin due to a combination of that volume loss and repetitive actions of the facial muscles.

The specific components of a given treatment plan are tailored to the preferences and concerns of each patient based on your consultation with Dr. Deepti Dhillon.

PRP (Platelet rich plasma) procedure also popularly known as the ‘Vampire Facial’ that gained reputation after Kim Kardashian underwent this facial on her show.

The Vampire Facial is a procedure that involves withdrawing a patient’s blood, processing it to isolate the platelet-rich plasma (PRP), then re-injecting it to erase wrinkles and create a more youthful look.

It works on the basis that the body’s own natural healing powers may slow and even reverse the ageing process; it’s a revolutionary repair system that places growth factors in the exact location where we want the skin to repair and rejuvenate itself.

The treatment involves harvesting platelets from the patient’s own blood in order to inject them into problem skin areas, starting with the extraction of a minimal amount of the patient’s blood. This is then placed in a centrifuge to spin down the blood which separates the red blood cells from the platelet rich plasma. Platelets contain a high content of “growth factors” – proteins that help to heal injured tissue or damaged skin. Upon re-injection the platelets release their growth factors which trigger surrounding cells to proliferate, in turn stimulating repair, increasing volume and rejuvenating the skin.

Like collagen, small amounts of ‘fillers’ are injected into the skin contours, which add fullness to the face, minimizing static wrinkles and folds.

These two methods can also be used to contour, shape and add symmetry to a face with a guaranteed result of 100% perfection.

Botox:

Nefiriti Neck:  The Nefertiti Lift is a new procedure which redefines the elegant lines of the jaw and neck for a youthful, tighter, more contoured appearance without surgery. It is a new technique achieved by placing multiple injections of Botox along the lower jaw line as well as down the side of the neck along the platysma muscle. You will notice improved tightening and overall reduction of drooping neck skin and often reduced wrinkles on the neck in as few as 3-5days. A well defined jawline with a long neck has been a sign of beauty since the time of the Egyptians. This new procedure creates a well toned, smooth neck and lifted jaw line, takes its name from Queen Nefertiti, whose elegant bone structure continues to be admired in modern times.

Issues affecting the lower face have also been attributed to modern life habits. The ‘smartphone face’ as it has been called refers to a drooping jawline caused by prolonged periods of sitting with head bent forward, shortening the neck muscles and exerting a gravitational pull in the jowl region. Loss of jawline definition and flattening across the cheek area are two major aging features on the face. Injections used to treat wrinkles are now being used in the neck area to rejuvenate the jawline.

Jaw Contouring:

Traditionally, jaw shaving has been the standard treatment for a disproportionate jaw. However, we offer a non-surgical alternative with the injection of Botox. This innovative method of jaw reduction has proven to carry fewer risks as opposed to jaw shaving.

The square jaw can actually look good on some men. In fact, the band of muscle below the eye also gives a somewhat manly character. But it’s a different matter if it’s the demure feminine jawline that you are looking for.

Botox can weaken the masseter muscle giving a softer angle at the jaw and a less square jaw. By blocking the action of selected muscles, very much like in treating wrinkles, we can cause the eventual atrophy (loss of muscle size) in those muscles. Except here we inject the B.Toxin into the bulk of the muscle. Patients generally notice softening of the masseter muscle at one week and softening of the jawline at around 6-8 weeks.

Some personal habits can contribute to your enlarged jaw muscles – the masseter. Excessive chewing of hard items/food and chewing gum can lead to an enlarged masseter muscle. Bruxism can also enlarge the muscles for the same reason – excessive use, which causes the muscle to hypertrophy.

Appleskin method for botox injection into the masseter is quick and relatively painless(described as a pinch, sting by some patients) with no downtime.

Botox for a Migraine:

BOTOX(onabotulinumtoxinA) is a prescription medicine that is injected to prevent headaches in adults with a chronic migraine who have 15 or more days each month with a headache lasting 4 or more hours each day in people 18 years or older. Chronic migraines are believed to affect 1.6% of adults.

BOTOX blocks the release of neuro-transmitters that are linked to causing pain. Neuro-transmitters are chemicals that carry nerve impulses. To prevent a headache, Botox blocks these signals from reaching the central nervous system and causing the nerves to become highly sensitive. The recommended re-treatment schedule is every 12 weeks.

Botox FAQ’s:

What is Botox treatment?

Botox is a natural, purified protein that relaxes wrinkles causing muscle, creating a rejuvenated appearance. Botox is a simple procedure that relaxes select facial muscles to smoothen out lines and wrinkles on your face. No anti ageing cream comes close to the skin smoothening effect of Botox.

How does Botox treatment work?

Botox can be used to relax specific facial muscles that cause dynamic wrinkles (these are the wrinkles that are formed during facial expression). Once the muscles are relaxed, you cannot contract them and continue to make the undesirable facial expression. Thus the lines gradually smooth and new lines are prevented from forming.

What does Botox treatment involve?

Botox treatment is a non-surgical procedure whereby a small amount of Botox is administered into selected facial muscles by a trained medical professional using a very fine needle. Generally, Botox treatment takes around 15minutes. Discomfort is typically minimal and brief, and no anaesthetetic is usually required. The injection may sting for a few second but normal activities can be resumed soon after. After the injection, results become visible in 3-7 days and it takes about 14 days to see the full effect. The dose recommended for the treatment will vary depending on your individual situation and the severity of your lines.

How long does Botox treatment last?

The effect can last up to 4 months before lines slowly begin to return; if you have repeat Botox treatment the effect tends to last longer. If you choose not to have further Botox treatment your muscles will eventually return to normal activity and your wrinkles will gradually revert to their pre-treatment levels.

Will facial expression be affected by Botox treatment?

Botox works specially on the muscles treated. This means that any muscles left untreated, including untreated facial muscles, should not be affected by the Botox treatment.

Are there any side effects?

In addition to its use for cosmetic reasons, Botox treatment is also used to treat a patient in a variety of therapeutic indications including cerebral palsy in children, movement disorders (head, neck, shoulder, face) and axillary hyperhidrosis (excessive underarm sweating).  In the amounts used for the treatment of upper facial lines, the side effects are usually temporary localized to the area of injection. Possible side effects include headaches, pain, burning/stinging, bruising, swelling or redness at the injection site, local muscles weakness including drooping eyelids/eyebrows, swollen eyelids, skin tightness, itching/aching forehead, nausea and flu-like symptoms.

Can Botox treatment be combined with other products and procedures

Many people use a combination of cosmetic products and/or procedures with Botox. Your doctor will advise you as to whether or not you will receive results if your Botox treatment is combines with other products and/or procedures.

Fillers: (Juvederm)

Filler is an injectable gel containing hyaluronic acid that restores youthful volume to cheeks, cheekbones and chin that have become thin due to weight loss or age-related facial fat loss. The results are generally immediate, soft and natural looking.

The overall procedure takes just about 30-45 minutes depending on the extent and the area under consideration.

The average effect of fillers lasts up to 18months. It may sometimes be shorter or longer depending on:

1. your age
2. your physiology
3. your lifestyle (smoking and exposure to sun or UV rays may shorten the effect)

Common treatments done using fillers are:

Nose Shaping
Lip Augmentation
Double Chin Reduction
Nose Reshaping
Eyebrow Shaping
Cheek Augmentation
Chin Augmentation

Post treatment care:

You are advised not to apply pressure to or massage the injection site during the first days following injection session. In the two weeks following treatment, we advise against prolonged exposures to temperatures under 0 degree Celsius and to sun or strong heat (UV rays, saunas, steam baths, tanning procedures etc.)

Hyperhidrosis:

Sweating is necessary to control body temperature during times of exercise and in warm/hot surroundings, and is a normal response to a rise in temperature or anxiety. In about 1% of the population, this system is revved-up and works at a very high level, causing sweating to occur at inappropriate times, far in excess of the amount necessary to maintain normal body temperature. It can occur in many different areas of the body, and the condition is known as Hyperhidrosis, which means ‘excessive sweating’. It affects both sexes equally, and all races. Those with hyperhidrosis appear to have overactive sweat glands. The uncontrollable sweating can lead to significant discomfort, both physical and emotional.Millions of people exhibit symptoms of hyperhidrosis – including excessively sweaty palms, sweaty hands, armpits, feet or facial blushing.

When excessive sweating affects the hands, feet, and armpits, it’s called primary or focal hyperhidrosis. Primary hyperhidrosis affects 2 – 3% of the population, yet less than 40% of patients with this condition seek medical advice. So primary focal hyperhidrosis is diagnosed more by the absence of other disease, is chronic, lasting at least six months, may occasionally resolve spontaneously and usually shows at least two of the following characteristics:

• Affects both areas similarly.
• Is severe enough to disrupt your daily activities.
• Occurs at least once a week.
• Has an onset before the age of 25 (and may even start in infancy).
• Family history.
• The local sweating stops during sleep.

If the sweating occurs as a result of another medical condition, it is called secondary hyperhidrosis. The sweating may be all over the body, or it may be in one area.

Males produce a hormone called testosterone, which causes increased sebaceous gland activity, thus men skin is oftentimes more oily than women skin. Excess oil production is associated with acne, therefore many men skincare products contain ingredients that are meant to control oil, clear clogged pores, and treat acne breakouts. Males also have thicker skin with smaller pores, so it’s more difficult for treatment products to penetrate. With these differences, males benefit from skin that ages more slowly than a female’s skin. Men naturally have more collagen and elastin, which makes for firmer and thicker skin overall.

In order to have healthy skin, one must have an appropriate skincare regimen. A man should cleanse his skin, use a toner, exfoliate regularly, and use the appropriate hydrator and sunscreen. Additional treatment products and weekly treatments are also a great addition to a man’s regimen.

PRP Hair Restoration is suitable for both men and women. It is a state of the art, non surgical, totally natural, alternative medical procedure used for the treatment of hair loss or hair thinning. It is a safe procedure without any side-effects. The end result is a fuller, healthier looking head of hair.

PRP has also regrown hair in alopecia area, eyebrow hypotrichosis and other patient cases with non-hereditary hair loss.New hair growth can be seen as early as 2 months, but is typically evident between 5-8 months and will continue to improve up to a year after treatment.

Appleskin has introduced the milesmanlaser, the fastest and best laser in the world for the first time and is a pioneer in treating unwanted hair growth, which has been a challenging sphere for everyone in the industry. The technology induces laser light in the dark hair which when absorbed weakens the follicle and gets rid of thick and ugly hair.

Laser Hair Reduction:

Lasers are especially suited for the reduction of unwanted hair and are a non-invasive method to disable the hair structure without damaging the surrounding area. Numerous hair follicles can be treated simultaneously allowing for rapid coverage of large areas with minimal discomfort.

No of Treatment – We recommend between 5 to 8 treatments depending on the individual skin and hair types. You will see results immediately but as hair grows in cycles it normally takes multiple treatments to achieve the desired results.

• FAQ: 

1.How old do you have to be for laser hair removal?

There really is no age limit, but we never treat toddlers. Young people that are not finished growing will develop new hair as they grow, and will require touch-ups to maintain the results. We currently do not treat children under the age of 13. Older people usually have gray hair that will not respond to laser.

2. Are the results permanent?

Results vary depending on skin and hair type. Studies have shown that many patients can achieve permanent hair reduction of up to 85-90% and remaining hair returns lighter and softer.

3. Is it painful?

People have compared it to a pinch on the skin. Compared to waxing the treatment has very little discomfort. Everyone’s pain tolerance is different. If you do find it uncomfortable, we can prescribe a numbing cream for the skin.

4. Is it safe?

Laser treatments are very safe. Our lasers are FDA approved and use the best technology for delivering the safest treatment. These lasers do not remove skin, so the risks are very low. As with any procedure, we have an informed consent that explains all the possible risks. All of our technicians are certified and experienced in providing treatments to fit your needs.

5. Is it safe for darker skin types?

Yes. Every Ideal Image center has two distinct lasers: one for lighter skin, and one for darker skin. No matter how dark the skin, our USFDA approved laser is considered the gold standard for treating unwanted hair on darker skin types. Its longer wavelength safely bypasses the skin and targets the melanin in the hair shaft, destroying the unwanted hair follicle. You will love your results!

6. Are there any side effects?

Risks are minimal. There is no recovery or downtime. Patients can return to their normal activities immediately. After the treatment, you may experience a slight reddening of the skin similar to a sunburn that will resolve within a few hours to days. In certain instances (especially in patients with darker complexions) temporary pigment changes may occur but will disappear within a month.

7. How long do I wait between each session? How do I know when to come for my next treatment?

Facial Hair: Usually after the first treatment, facial hair will shed within 10 days. Your next treatment will be when you start to see new hair growth, which is usually 5 to 6 weeks after the first treatment.

Below shoulder area: Within 3 treatments you will achieve smooth, ingrown free skin and at least 50% of hair reduction will be achieved. The first 3 treatments may have to be 6 to 8 weeks apart. Then you may need to come for the following treatments every 8 to 12 weeks.

The best way to estimate your treatment dates is to observe the new hair growth. The subsequent treatment is usually 4 to 6 weeks after the previous treatment.

8. What measures are to be taken Post-treatment?

After the treatments, we advise you to treat your skin with care for next 24 hours. Taking showers with boiling hot water, sweating excessively, rough exfoliation or products that contain a lot of chemical ingredients should be avoided since they can cause itchy, sensitive skin. After this period of time, you can return to your daily habits with no danger whatsoever.