What treatment options are there?

Jeunesse MedSpa® | September 11, 2017 | no responses |

All four factors implicated in the cause of acne must be addressed for the  treatment to be successful. Whatever your personal skincare programme may be, be rest assured that all our treatments and aftercare products are proven, and never contain ingredients that might aggravate acne further. Skin care:  A good skin regime is the 1st step in […]

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What are the types of Acne? 

Jeunesse MedSpa® | September 11, 2017 | no responses |

Whiteheads – Whiteheads are simply clogged pores that are not inflamed. They are clogged below the surface of the skin, so they remain closed and flesh coloured, but create a little bump on the skin. Blackheads – Blackheads are basically the same as whiteheads – a non-inflamed clogged pore – but the difference is that the […]

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What causes Acne?

Jeunesse MedSpa® | September 11, 2017 | no responses |

No one factor causes acne. Acne happens when oil (sebaceous) glands come to life around puberty stimulated by male hormones from the adrenal glands of both boys and girls. Oil is a natural substance which lubricates and protects the skin, and under certain circumstances, cells that are close to the surface block the openings of […]

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What is Acne?

Jeunesse MedSpa® | September 11, 2017 | no responses |

Acne is inflammation of the sebaceous gland unit. Sebaceous glands  are found in the lower layer of the skin (dermis) and secrete sebum which lubricates and helps waterproof the skin . Sweat glands produce sweat that help regulate body temperature. Acne happens when hair follicles clog with oil (sebum), dead skin cells, and bacteria. This […]

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What is the difference between dermal filler and wrinkle relaxer injections to reduce forehead lines?

Jeunesse MedSpa® | September 11, 2017 | no responses |

Dermal filler is made of hyaluronic acid,  a sugar found naturally in the body. It is injected under the skin  to reduce fine lines, wrinkles & replace volume. Dermal filler is ideal for deep lines in areas where we still want to have muscle movement.Results are visible immediately. Wrinkle relaxer  injections reduce muscle contraction. They […]

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How does dermal filler in the forehead work?

Jeunesse MedSpa® | September 11, 2017 | no responses |

A  common oversight by both patients and practitioners,  forehead and upper face volume loss is often  not recognised.  The concern is often disguised by hair, or the focus is on other parts of the face. Replacement of volume in the forehead not only rejuvenates the face, but also in many cases improves the overall harmony […]

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When do we recommend  dermal filler to treat forehead lines?

Jeunesse MedSpa® | September 11, 2017 | no responses |

There are 3 particular type of patients that we recommend dermal filler instead of wrinkle relaxers alone. Those with deep forehead lines where wrinkle relaxer  treatment alone has not reduced them sufficiently Those with a low brow or already  hooded eyelids who do not drop their brows further. Those that have forehead volume loss

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When to use wrinkle  relaxer treatment to reduce forehead lines?

Jeunesse MedSpa® | September 11, 2017 | no responses |

Wrinkle relaxers are best suited for people who have dynamic lines (lines when you move a muscle only) or faint lines at rest. These injections reduce the contraction of muscle and hence reduce lines.  Forehead wrinkle treatment often is a compromise between moderating the activity or contraction of the frontalis muscle using wrinkle relaxer injections (which reduce the contraction of […]

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What causes forehead lines?

Jeunesse MedSpa® | September 11, 2017 | no responses |

Wrinkling of the forehead is a common concern of both men and women. The frontalis muscle in the forehead is the only muscle responsible for lifting the brows. Contraction of the frontalis causes parallel horizontal lines on the forehead.  It is particularly active in those who have an excess skin on their upper eyelids and use  frontalis […]

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What are the risks of upper lip treatments?

Jeunesse MedSpa® | September 11, 2017 | no responses |

This is a very safe procedure in the hands of our highly experienced cosmetic doctors. Common side-effects include redness, swelling and bruising. These usually resolve  quite quickly.  Dermal fillers can result in some lumpiness which settles easily . Too much filler can result  in lengthening of the upper lip which can look unnatural, its there […]

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