Summary of Common Conditions
ACNE & ACNE SCARRING
Acne is almost exclusively associated with teenagers, but hormone fluctuations mean that up to half of adult women may also suffer from a breakout. Treatments include: Advanced Skincare, Mesotherapy, Skin Peels, LED Light Therapy, Laser Treatments, Microneedling, FELC Nano Plasma, Dermal Fillers, Bio-stimulators.
AGEING HANDS & HAND ENHANCEMENT
The hands are exposed to a wide range of abuse on a daily basis, including sun damage, soaps & detergents, and general work leading to dry skin, age spots, prominent veins and tendons. Treatments include: Advanced Skincare, Profhilo, Dermal Fillers, IPL & Laser Treatments.
AGE SPOTS
Age spots, also called liver spots, are small dark areas on your skin caused by over active pigment cells. You can help to prevent age spots, by always wearing sun screen. Treatments include: Advanced Skincare, Skin Peels, IPL, FELC Nano Plasma.
APPEARANCE: AGEING
Ageing can have an impact on our overall appearance. Sagging skin and muscles can leave us looking sad (dropping mouth), tired (drooping eyes), angry (ingrained frown and forehead lines), and other enforced facial expressions. Treatments include: Anti-Wrinkle Injections, Dermal Fillers, Advanced Skincare, Creative Treatments.
APPEARANCE: BEAUTIFYING
It is possible to enhance our natural look by re-balancing parts of the face that seem too small or too large. This is an area of real skill in which Dr Norup is a master. The approach can be applied to men and women to masculinise or feminise the face. Treatments include: Anti-Wrinkle Injections, Dermal Fillers, Advanced Skincare, Creative Treatments.
BAGS UNDER EYES
Hollow ‘tear troughs’ under the eyes can be made worse by the additional formation of eye bags, which are caused by protruding fatty tissue under the eyes. Treatments include: Mesotherapy, Dermal Fillers, FELC Nano Plasma, Creative Treatments.
BROW LINES
As you get older, the muscle and soft tissue in the forehead region can sag. This can often cause your brows to droop. Drooping brows can make you look tired, angry, sad or older. Treatments include: Anti-Wrinkle Injections, Dermal Fillers, FELC Nano Plasma.
BUNNY LINES
Bunny lines are the small wrinkles that appear on the bridge of the nose between the eyes. These are easily treated with Anti-Wrinkle Injections.
CELLULITE OR FAT ON ARMS, LEGS, THIGHS OR HIPS
Cellulite is the dimpled appearance of the skin that some people have on their hips, thighs, stomach and buttocks. It is caused by differences in the way fat cells, muscle, and connective tissue are distributed in women’s skin. Treatments include: IPL infrared, Mesotherapy, Lipolysis, Creative Treatments.
CHEEKBONE DEFINITION
Cheekbone augmentation is a means to shape the face increasing volume in the cheekbone area to define the line or to lift an ageing face with drooping mid face and jawline. Treatment involves: Dermal Fillers and Facial Sculpting.
CROW’S-FEET
Crow’s feet is the name given to the lines at appear at the sides of the eyes as we age. They are accentuated by smiling and squinting. Crow’s feet can be treated very effectively by using Anti-Wrinkle Injections.
DARK UNDER EYES
Dark shadows under the eyes are the result of loss of volume through ageing, tiredness, dehydration and genetic factors. Treatment involves: Advanced Skincare and Dermal Fillers, Mesotherapy, Creative Treatments.
DÉCOLLETAGE
Like the face and neck, the décolletage and chest area is one of the areas most exposed to sunlight, resulting in sun damage, crêpey skin, lines and wrinkles. Treatments include: Advanced Skincare, Anti-Wrinkle Injections, Dermal Fillers, IPL, Creative Treatments.
DOUBLE CHIN
A double chin is cause by excess fat under the chin and skin laxity caused by loss of volume to the face by ageing: Treatments include: Aqualyx Fat Reducing Injections, Mesotherapy, HIFU (High Frequency Ultrasound), Cryolipolysis
EXCESSIVE SWEATING
Excessive sweating, also known as hyperhidrosis, is the excess production of sweat under the armpits. Treatment involves the injection of a well known Anti-wrinkle substance which works by blocking a neurotransmitter that stimulates the sweat glands, essentially paralysing them.
EXCESSIVE HAIR & HAIR REMOVAL, HAIR LOSS
Throughout our life, hair follicles will produce varying amounts of hair throughout the body. Continuous hair removal can be a chore so it is possible to permanently reduce hair production using IPL (Intense Pulsed Light), Mesotherapy, Hair Care.
FACIAL CAPILLARIES
Red veins, spider veins or thread veins caused by sun and weather damage can be unsightly and cause permanent redness to areas of the face. Treatment involves a course of IPL (Intense Pulsed Light).
FOREHEAD & FROWN LINES
Forehead lines are a very common condition caused by normal facial expressions and ageing. The extent varies from person to person. Treatments include: Anti-Wrinkle Injections, Dermal Fillers, .
GUMMY SMILE LIFT
If you reveal too much gum and teeth when you smile, because you have a very active lifting muscle. Wrinkle-Relaxing Injections can relax that muscle and adjust the lift to the right level. Dermal fillers can also be effective.
HOLLOW TEMPLES
Temple hollows are the hollows we see on the side of the eyebrows. They get more pronounced as we get older, especially in slim people. Treatments include: Dermal Fillers.
JOWLS
Jowls occur as we age and lose volume and muscle mass to the face. Sagging skin around the cheeks and mouth falls to the area around the chin and jawline, creating jowls.Treatments include: Lipolysis, Anti-Wrinkle Injections, Dermal Fillers, Creative Treatments.
LARGE PORES & HYPERPLASTIC SEBACEOUS GLANDS
Large and open pores affect the skin texture and appearance and are generally caused by excess oil or genetics. Treatments include: Advanced Skincare, Aquafacial, Nano-peels, Skin Peels, Mesotherapy, FELC Nano Plasma, Ablative Laser.
LIP LINES – SMOKERS LINES
Lips lines are the vertical lines that appear around the lips sometimes called ‘smokers lines’. This can happen even if you’re not a smoker due to natural ageing, genetics and muscle movements such as pursing the lips. Treatments include: Anti-Wrinkle Injections, Dermal Fillers, Skin Peels, Laser, Mesotherapy, FELC Nano Plasma.
LOCALISED FAT ON THE BODY
Typical localised fat deposits are generally found under the eyes, chin and jowls, the under arms, lower belly and the outer thighs, muffin-top and love handles. They tend to be stubborn shift despite exercise and diet regimens. Treatments include: Aqualiyx Fat Reduction Injections, Fat Freezing (cryolipolysis) and HIFU.
LOVE HANDLES
Love handles are the colloquial name for stubborn, excess fat that accumulates around the hips and abdominal area. They are often difficult to shift despite exercise. Treatments include: Aqualiyx Fat Reduction Injections, Fat Freezing (cryolipolysis) and HIFU.
MARIONETTE LINES – ‘SAD LINES’
Marionette lines are the pronounced crease that runs from the corners of the mouth to down along the chin. Also called ‘sad lines’ they are the result facial sagging caused by the reduction in collagen once we get past 40. Treatments include: Anti-wrinkle Treatments, Dermal Fillers, Skin Peels, Mesotherapy, IPL, and HIFU.
MELASMA & PIGMENTATION
Patches of darker pigmented skin ( hyperpigmentation) that appear on the face, particularly on the cheeks, bridge of the nose, forehead and upper lip and sometimes on other sun-exposed parts of the body. Treatments include: Advanced Skincare, Skin Peels, Mesotherapy, IPL and FELC Nano Plasma.
MOLES
Most moles can be ignored, but some can make you feel very self-conscious. Benign moles can safely and effectively a be removed using Er:YAG laser or FELC Nano Plasma. Mole removal is generally fast and painless procedure.
NASO-LABIAL LINES
Nasolabial lines are the deep creases running from either side of the nose down towards the corners of the mouth. They can appear deeper due to weight loss, a genetically tighter retaining ligament, fat deposits sliding (hypertrophy), sugar consumption or because as we age, the skin becomes less firm and the cheeks start to sag. Treatments include: Dermal Fillers, FELC Nano Plasma, HIFU, Caraboxy.
NECK LINES
Horizontal neck lines appear gradually as we get older, exacerbated by sun damage and sleeping position. Vertical necklines are the result of daily activity, loss of collagen and elastin, sun damage, poor skin health, and exercise-related hypertrophy of the platsyma bands (over-straining of the neck). Treatments include: Anti-wrinkle Injections, Profhilo, Dermal Fillers, Ellanse, Volite, HIFU, Carboxy, FELC Nano Plasma, Mesotherapy, Creative Treatments
Also see results: Neck Treatment
PHOTO AGEING
Photoageing is the premature ageing of the skin caused by repeated exposure to ultraviolet radiation (UV), primarily from the sun but also from artificial sources. UV breaks down the skin barrier and causes depletion of collagen and elastin, water loss and DNA changes. Treatments include:Advanced Skincare, Skin Peels, Mesotherapy, IPL, Ablative Laser, Microneedling, HIFU.
ROSACEA
A long-term skin condition that affects the face, often in middle-aged people, mainly caused by excessive Sebum. This causes inflammation and breakdown of the skin barrier which results in redness, pimples, swelling, and small and superficial dilated blood vessels around the nose, cheeks, forehead, and chin. Treatments include: Advanced Skincare, IPL, Ablative Laser, Microneedling, HIFU.
SCARS
Scarring can occur on the face and body for many reasons including acne, minor injuries or post-surgery. Treatments include: Advanced Skincare, Dermal Fillers, Anti-wrinkle Injections, Mesotherapy, ER:Yag Laser, Subscision, Microneedling, FELC Nano Plasma, TCA & Phenol peels. Creative Treatments
SKIN LAXITY
Sagging laxity is a natural part of ageing. The reduction in collagen and elastin production as we pass 40 leads to sagging and the formation of lines, wrinkles and jowls. It is also affected by sugar consumption and in skin type. Treatments include: Profhilo, Microneedling, Ellanse, Sculptra, HIFU, Skin Peels, Advanced Skincare.
STRETCHMARKS
Stretchmarks occur for many reasons from weight loss to maternity and some people are genetically more pre-disposed. Treatments include: Advanced Skincare, Skin Peels, Anti-wrinkle Injections, Mesotherapy, Pixel (ER:Yag) Laser and IPL.
TEAR TROUGHS
Tear troughs are the hollows under the eyes, which can become appear darker and more pronounced through loss of volume as we age. Also found in young individuals with andextremely tight orbicularis retaining ligament. Treatments include: Dermal Fillers, FELC Nano Plasma and Mesotherapy.
THIN LIPS
Some people have naturally plump lips, others have thinner lips, it’s all down to genetics. Over the years the nasal philtrum (ridge between the nose and mouth) tends to flatten out causing the loss of youthful definition. Treatment include: Lip Fillers, Dermal Fillers, Anti-wrinkle Injections and Mesotherapy
TUMMY & ABDOMEN AREA
Localised fat can become more of a problem as we age. Pockets of stubborn fat form around the tummy and can take on a lumpy appearance due to cellulite formation. Treatments include: Aqualiyx Fat Reduction Injections, Fat Freezing (cryolipolysis), Mesotherapy, IPL and HIFU
UNDER-EYE LINES
Besides crow’s feet to the sides of the eyes, lines and creases form under the eyes due to the natural actions of blinking, smiling, other facial expressions, and excess muscle activity. Can also be caused by “dermal sliding” due to no fat between muscle and skin, Skin can begin to appear crepey which can leave you looking tired. Treatments include: Advanced Skincare, Anti-wrinkle Injections, Dermal Fillers, Mesotherapy, FELC Nano Plasma and Profhilo
UNEVEN SKINTONE
The first step to looking healthy and youthful is simply good skin. Uneven skin tone and texture, dull, dry skin can be very ageing, but is also very treatable. Treatments include: Advanced Skincare, Skin Boosters, Skin Peels, IPL, Mesotherapy
See: Skin Healthy
WRINKLES
Wrinkles are the most common condition for which our clients seek treatment. They are a natural part of ageing, but can be accelerated by sun damage, dehydration, poor diet and lack of skin care. Treatments include: Advanced Skincare, Anti-wrinkle Injections, Dermal Fillers, Profhilo, Skin Peels, IPL, Silhouette Soft Thread Lift.
MUFFIN TOP
A muffin top is the excess fat that overhangs our belts when wearing trousers and skirts. A difficult to shift layer of fat treatments can help to smooth things out in conjunction with a good diet of quality food, and exercise. Treatments include: Aqualiyx Fat Reduction Injections, Fat Freezing (cryolipolysis), Mesotherapy, IPL and HIFU