THE NON-SURGICAL FACE LIFT Across cultures, features such as smooth skin, full lips and lifted brows are universally considered to be signs of good health and youth. Laser-based treatments and advanced cosmetic injectables now allow specialist cosmetic doctors to repair and restore these features without resorting to plastic surgery. Wrinkles can be treated and prevented with anti-wrinkle injections; sagging features such as jowl lines can be lifted with dermal fillers or thermage skin tightening and sun damaged skin can be resurfaced with advanced fractional resurfacing lasers. The combined result is a “Non-Surgical Facelift” - resulting in a fresh, healthy appearance 5-10 years younger looking; without the risks of plastic surgery.

Table 1.1 Listing Surgical and Non-surgical solutions to common areas of concern

CORRECTING SKIN QUALITY – TONE, TEXTURE AND TIGHTNESS Prevention is better than cure - all Kiora patients are encouraged to wear SPF15+ sunscreen everyday to minimise further sun damage. Once patients establish a good sun avoidance routine, Kiora doctors recommend correcting skin concerns in the order of: Tone, texture and tightness.

• For skin tone correction, a course of 4-6 photorejuvenation treatments can be used to remove pigmentation, capillaries and create an even, radiant complexion. By evening up the colour of the skin you can improve the perception of the quality of your skin, pore size and tightness by up to 60%!
• For skin texture and tightness, Kiora proudly introduces the state-of-the-art Pixel fractional resurfacing laser and thermage system. Uneven, scarred skin surface can be smoothed with Pixel, which stimulates new skin growth by removing thousands of microdots on the skin surface with each treatment. For overall skin tightening and facial rejuvenation, Thermage works deep down at the dermis and fat level to stimulate collagen tightening and regeneration.
• Laser is not just for your skin! The enamel of the teeth is also subject to aging and staining. Age-darkened teeth can be brightened instantly with Laser Teeth Whitening to give a healthy, brilliant smile.

 
CORRECTING VOLUME LOSS As we age, we gradually lose collagen from our skin, resulting in thinner lips, hollowed cheeks and the formation of static wrinkles. A large variety of safe, semi-permanent “dermal fillers” are now available to restore the volume loss caused by the age-related reduction in collagen. Smoothing away wrinkles, filling in hollowed cheeks or eyes and creating soft, plump lips and cheeks results in a healthy, fresh appearance. The treatment can be done during a lunch break. Local anaesthetic blocks make the procedure virtually pain-free. There is usually only minimal bruising and swelling which is easily covered with makeup.

 
CORRECTING DEEP WRINKLES Deep wrinkles are produced by the contraction of expression muscles, folding the skin repeatedly and damaging the skin. anti-wrinkle injections are the most popular, and one of the safest, cosmetic procedures in the world. It is the treatment of choice in most disorders of muscle movement. Deep expression lines and wrinkles are removed as specific target muscles relax, leaving natural expressions untouched. advanced cosmetic injections can correct other problems associated with overactive muscles. This can include enlarging the eyes, shaping and slimming the facial contours and correcting any facial asymmetry.

 
HOW DO I KNOW WHAT TREATMENTS I NEED? Achieving a fresh, healthy look without surgery requires detailed knowledge of anatomy and a keen sense of aesthetics. At Kiora, all Cosmetic Procedures are performed by one of our Specialist Cosmetic Doctors who always spend the time to analyze your features, discuss treatment options available and suggest the best course of action for you.