Facial Rejuvenation
Facial Rejuvenation

Facial Rejuvenation Melbourne

Our face, neck and hands tend to show the most obvious signs of ageing, and can often benefit from facial rejuvenation treatments. As the hands and face are unclothed, they’re particularly vulnerable to sun exposure, loss of dermal volume and elasticity. As a result, the skin can pigment and shrivel, revealing underlying veins, tendons and bone structures.

At ENRICH, our facial rejuvenation treatments can treat the skin on the hands as well as the face and body. We offer a range of topical treatments and lasers to treat pigmentation and improve skin quality and volume. Our dermatologists, cosmetic doctors and nurses will assess your concerns to select the best choice of technologies and application techniques for your facial rejuvenation.

Treatments are tailored to address pigmentation, skin wrinkling and smoothness, as well as to replace lost volume by plumping up the tissue. Because we have so many different lasers and treatment options at ENRICH, we are able to select the treatment that will best suit your individual situation and budget.

Facial rejuvenation via laser

Sometimes, our skin needs to be refreshed in more invasive ways, which may mean getting ablative lasers involved. An ablative laser takes off the top layer(s) of skin, revealing fresh, new skin underneath. Ablative lasers do include some downtime since the skin has to heal.

Read more about skin resurfacing here 

Lasers are targeted to very specific wavelengths and are therefore very useful for very specific tasks. Each laser has its own uses, with some very proficient at stripping away damaged or blemished skin to reveal a whole new, fresh layer underneath.

Read more about laser treatments here 

Facelift or thread lift?

There are some advantages to the suture lift compared with the facelift for many people. The suture lift is less invasive and only includes skin, as opposed to restructuring the facial tissue more extensively which is what a face lift can do.

The suture lift is reversible, recovery is often quicker than a facelift. There are also mostly no signs of scarring, though a small fold may be visible near the ear for several weeks after the procedure.

A conventional facelift, however, has some advantages – it can be an form of long-lasting facial rejuvenation cosmetic surgery. Which facial rejuvenation procedure is right for you can be discussed in person at our Melbourne clinic. 

Please note: We do not perform facelifts at ENRICH Clinic.

The Silhouette Soft facial rejuvenation treatment

The Silhouette Soft is a thread lift product and different to a  suture lift and takes less time to perform. The Silhouette Soft is a facial rejuvenation treatment available at our Melbourne clinic, taking about half an hour, and involving a novel version of threads to hold skin firm.

A very fine needle is used to insert a suture under the skin, to about 5mm. It is held in place by absorbable cones, after which the doctor compresses the skin slightly to get the desired shape and lift. The ends of the suture are snipped.

After treatment, some bruising may occur with some swelling. The skin will settle over a couple of days. Treatments can last for up to 18 months, and then they can be refreshed, or the more comprehensive step to get a suture lift can be taken.

What is a thread lift?

The suture lift is a minimally invasive skin rejuvenation procedure that will immediately pep up the ageing face by introducing non-absorbable medical threads. 

The sutures create a sling underneath the facial skin that acts as a support and lifting the skin. There are only two small incisions in the skin, with one of those tucked behind the ear, and the other disguised in the scalp. This means most marks are not visible.

The structure lift  works equally well on both men and women, but results can differ between patients as we all have individual skin profiles. 

A suture lift provides volume and structure to the middle of the face, offering a lift to the lower face. Any wrinkled, loose skin that is starting to droop can be adjusted so that the cheeks, jowls and corners of the mouth are lifted. The neck also sees a lift.

The suture lift is still an invasive treatment. It is a  skin rejuvenation and facial rejuvenation procedure that also offers tightening. Dermal fillers may also be used as a co-treatment and are just one co-treatment option that can work for our patients. 

Laser  treatments 

The Portrait & Co2 ablative lasers can be used to tighten skin and combined with a thread or suture lift, can help with “lifting” the skin.  

Matrix PDO Mono Threads

The latest thread technology is the Matrix PDO Mono Threads that activate collagen production to tighten and rejuvenate skin across the face and body gradually. They are not the same as a traditional thread lift. 

Matrix PDO Mono Threads tighten and thicken skin, whereas a thread lift procedure uses tiny barbs on the thread to hold the skin up, with the thread lift offering more lift to sagging skin. 

Mono threads improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles by gradually stimulating collagen and elastin production within the skin over time. Not everyone needs the lift gained with a thread lift, leaving room for skin enhancement with innovative facial threading treatments. ENRICH Clinic in Melbourne offers both Matrix PDO Mono Threads and thread lifts. 

Collagen production is slow; thus, all face thread treatments take several weeks to months to show the best results. 

The Matrix PDO Mono Threads are a good option for those who want to plump and smooth skin, reducing the visible signs of ageing. These innovative threads rejuvenate and tighten skin for a firmer, rejuvenated looking complexion. 

Dermal filler treatments for skin rejuvenation

There are several ways that we use dermal fillers: first, to replace lost volume in skin by adding a targeted dose of dermal filler to a certain area, and secondly, a specific rejuvenating dermal filler can be used with microinjections to freshen skin.

Dermal fillers have come a long way, and are now one of many tools in the cosmetic doctors  arsenal. Dermal fillers can rebuild an ageing face, all the while offering ongoing skin rejuvenation from the inside.

One of our favourite dermal fillers is used in both volume-based and skin-rejuvenating dermal filler treatments. The ingredient is actually a substance found naturally in skin, and it is a connector between our blood vessels and our skin that contains all the ingredients for healthy skin cells.

As we age, hydrating molecule production drops off, which becomes clear by the skin cells not performing as they used to. Our skin starts to age – it sags, wrinkles, droops, and becomes drier and thinner. These dermal fillers work to rejuvenate cells by providing more of the medium that connects to the fibroblasts that produce collagen and elastin, boosting their performance.

Dermal fillers can actually ‘undo’ some fine lines and wrinkles, because the collagen that was lost is replaced. It can soften deep creases and lines and freshen up the skin – you will be glowing after these treatments because your skin cells get much-needed hydration while working overtime to produce collagen. 

Dermal fillers can keep working as long as it’s in your skin. The liquid gets reabsorbed over time, usually several months, though lip filler can dissipate faster due to the movement of the mouth when eating and talking.

Muscle-relaxant anti-wrinkle injections

Reducing the muscular activity that causes many lines and wrinkles on your face can now be done, at least partially, by utilising long-acting muscle relaxants. Our doctors perform these injections and act only on the tiny little muscles in your face.  You will still be able to express yourself as usual.

What will happen is that the muscles that are causing lines to appear on your face will be immobilised or partially immobilised to prevent further creasing. The beauty of these anti-wrinkle injections is that they only last a few months, up to six months, so you don’t have to be concerned that you are making absolute changes to how your face works.

Anti-wrinkle injections have become possibly the most well-known of all minor cosmetic treatments available today. They are a  procedure that often involves a little discomfort but can provide results when it comes to preserving the skin. Anti-wrinkle injections work to rejuvenate the face by acting as part of your anti-ageing preventative treatment toolbox to reduce further lines and wrinkles.

Lip rejuvenation – filler and hydrators

You can boost up thin lips with dermal filler, or rejuvenate the lips with the micro-injections to hydrate dry lips. Ask your cosmetic dermatologist or doctor for their recommendations.

Skin rejuvenation via skin tightening

We have a series of  wave-based photo rejuvenation devices that are  effective skin tighteners. These include the Ultraformer III and our ThermiRF machines. Each machine works slightly differently to effect skin-tightening changes, but they all do a very particular job.

Read more about skin tightening here 

Ultraformer III for skin tightening

The Ultraformer III is an ultrasound skin-tightening device used on the eye area, face, neck, and body. It targets each layer of skin for tightening and lifting through all the layers. 

Facial rejuvenation using the ThermiRF 

The ThermiRF radiofrequency device has several handpieces for a choice of applications. The machine can be used on the outer skin as an RF device to stimulate fibroblasts, and encourage the production of collagen and elastin,  and just below the skin to tighten and smooth skin. 

  • ThermiTight –  a non-surgical, minimally invasive skin tightening treatment that uses a tiny probe to deliver radio frequency energy just beneath the surface of the skin. It’s primarily used to tighten sagging skin
  • ThermiSmooth – heats the skin with radiofrequency energy and stimulates your body’s own collagen production. It may take three or more sessions to get your desired results.

These treatments really get deep into your skin cells, and the treatments work both immediately and over time, as the cells rejuvenate.

Facial rejuvenation using photo rejuvenation or other treatments at our Melbourne clinic will be tailored to your needs. After a thorough consultation with one of our specialist dermatologists or cosmetic doctors, they will help you plan a treatment regime that will help with your rejuvenation goals. We have a suite of cosmetic equipment, techniques, treatments and specialist dermatologists to get the best out of your skin. 

No Downtime rejuvenation treatments 

We sometimes refer to these treatments as “lunchtime” treatments as you are mostly in and out within the hour. They are a great way to rejuvenate your skin without major downtime and building one or two of these into your regular skin plan.  So of our favourite no downtime treatments include: 

The HydroActive Facial – Melbourne clinic

The HydroActive Facial is a deeply hydrating skin treatment that leaves your skin looking glorious – no inflammation, no redness, just deeply cleaned and moisturised to its core.

The China Doll Facial

The China Doll Facial (or Carbon Peel Facial) is a non-invasive laser facial treatment using our state-of-the-art PiQ0 picosecond laser combined with a mask of medical-grade carbon serum. The serum acts like a target intensifier for the laser to destroy debris and the top layer of dull, dry skin, refreshing your complexion immediately with no downtime.

Chemical peels can play a key role in improving the appearance of the skin. At ENRICH Clinic, we have the training and experience to get the most out of your skin using chemical peels.

Chemical Peels 

Peels can improve the appearance and texture of the face, neck and backs of hands, helping to reduce fine lines and pigmentation spots. Mild scarring, sun damage and fine lines around the eyes and mouth can also benefit. Age spots and melasma respond well to these acid treatments.

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Please Note:

*With all surgeries or procedures, there are risks. Consult your physician (GP) before undertaking any surgical or cosmetic procedure. Please read the consent forms carefully and be informed about every aspect of your treatment. Surgeries such as liposuction have a mandatory seven-day cooling-off period to give patients adequate time to be sure of their surgery choice. Results may also vary from person to person due to many factors, including the individual’s genetics, diet and exercise. Before and after photos are only relevant to the patient in the photo and do not necessarily reflect the results other patients may experience. Ask questions. Our team of dermatologists, doctors and nurses are here to help you with any of your queries. This page is not advice and is intended to be informational only. We endeavour to keep all our information up to date; however, this site is intended as a guide and not a definitive information portal or in any way constitutes medical advice.

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