Cosmetic Medicine
Dr George believes in a multidimensional approach to health which encompasses maintaining vitality and psychosocial wellbeing. He believes in establishing realistic goals and achieving optimal outcomes via a mix of art and science. Dr George always performs a thorough medical assessment first to gauge appropriateness for treatments.
Facial Rejuvenation
Anti-Wrinkle
Dynamic wrinkles are caused by repetitive muscle movements like frowning or smiling. They most commonly occur on the forehead, around the eyes and even around the mouth. Anti-treatment treatments works by temporarily relaxing specific facial muscles. The procedure involves a quick office visit where treatment is delivered via a very fine needle. There is usually minimal if any bruising and you can go back to work or social activities after the visit.
Results typically appear within a few days, offering a subtle, natural look that doesn’t have to freeze your facial expressions.
Dermal Fillers
Dermal fillers are another essential component of minimally invasive facial rejuvenation, addressing volume loss, fine lines, and sagging skin. Fillers can restore lost volume to areas like the cheeks and lips, smooth out wrinkles around the mouth, and enhance lip shape. Fillers typically contain hyaluronate, a naturally occuring substance which nourishes your tissues.
The procedure involves careful injection of the filler into the desired areas, sculpting and contouring to achieve a harmonious look. The results are immediate, and depending on the type of filler used, they can last from several months to over a year.
Specific Treatments
Mid Facial Lift: A commonly treated area is the midface. This can be performed to accentuate cheek bones, define jawline and minimise droop, such as jowls and smile lines. After assessment, treatment will be tailored to your specific needs utilizing fillers with different characteristics applied in specific anatomic zones.
Lip Filler: a commonly performed procedure to restore volume and symmetry or create an accentuated upper lip shape.
Smile Lines – prominent naso-labial folds, downward smile correct and marionette lines are common require a nuanced assessment of the entire face. Multimodality treatment can then be offered to give a lifted, happy appearance.
Temple: temple hollowing can occur with age or due to some medications. Dr George utilizes his extensive knowledge in facial anatomy safely rejuvenate your appearance.
Jawline and Chin Definition
A retracted chin and soft and sagging jaw can be due to the combined effects of genetics and aging. Our approach is versatile to archive any desired look, including a more pronounced chin to balance your face and defined jawline to impart a fresh and model like appearance. The results are visible immediately and effects last 6 to 12 months.
Full Facial Rejuvenation
This is one of the most satisfying treatments. You can look decades younger in less than an hour of minimally-invasive treatment. A combination approach is used via the identification of key anatomical landmarks. This entails treatment of temple hollowing, mid-facial lift, jawline definition and chin enhancement at a fraction of the cost of a face lift and without the downtime.
Eyelid Surgery and Brow Lifts
Eyelid surgery (Blepharoplasty) is a procedure that removes excess skin, fat, or muscle from the eyelids to change from a droopy look to a more youthful and refreshed appearance.
The surgery can focus on the upper eyelids, lower eyelids, or both. Upper eyelid surgery involves removing excess skin that cause drooping, while lower eyelid surgery addresses puffiness or bags beneath the eyes. During a consultation, I’ll assess your eyelids and discuss your goals to determine the best approach for you.
Blepharoplasty is typically performed under local anesthesia with sedation or general anesthesia, depending on your comfort level and the extent of the procedure. Incisions are made along natural creases or just below the lash line, minimizing visible scarring. After removing excess tissue, the incisions are carefully closed to create a smooth and natural appearance.
Brow Lifts can help achieve a youthful exotic look for both men and women. The procedure involves removing redundant skin above the brow which then lifts as it heals. A skillful surgeon is able to hide your scar close to your brown, so that it is not visible.
Recovery from surgery usually involves some swelling and bruising, which should subside within a week or two. Dr George will provide detailed aftercare instructions to help with healing and ensure you feel comfortable during recovery. Most patients can return to light activities within a few days, but heavy lifting and strenuous exercise should be avoided initially.
Liposculpting
There are some areas on our body such as the waist, abdomen or under the chin, retain stubborn fat pockets despite exercise and a healthy diet. Such cases may benefit from liposuction.
Although it is a commonly performed procedure, indications and risks must always be assessed by a qualified surgeon and undertaken in accredited health facilities. Liposuction can be done under sedation or full anaesthetic, and may be performed as a Day Procedure. You will wear supportive garments or stockings after the surgery.
Liposuction can also be performed as part of ‘lipofilling’ reconstruction or scar correction. After careful consultation with Dr George, such cases might attract a rebate. If you want to obtain more information about these treatments from a specialist, you are welcome to book an appointment with Dr George.
Excessive Sweating (Hyperhidrosis)
Hyperhidrosis refers to sweating in amounts excess than fitting the activity being performed. It can be accompanied by anxiety which then leads to a vicious spiral of further anxiety. This can lead to impaired quality of life and limit professional and social advancement.
However, there is a treatment which can be performed at a clinic setting. This utilizes commonly administered muscle-relaxing injections of the type used to relax wrinkles. Topical anesthetic can be applied to help numb the area before injection, and the entire procedure can be done within 30 minutes. As this is a recognised medical condition, a medicare rebate can be gained for the consultation with Dr George.