Conditions

What are they?

As well as crow’s feet, one of the markers of time around the eyes are tear troughs and dark circles. These typically appear under the eyes, presenting themselves as eye bags, dark circles and sunken, hollow skin below the eye which occur from dehydration, loss of volume and pigmentation.

Age of onset:

40s or younger if you’ve had a tough life

Alternative treatments:

Profhilo and radiofrequncy with venus legacy

What is it?

Usually occurring from age 60 and upwards, the unfortunately named ‘Turkey Neck’ happens when skin elasticity from the neck downwards is lost through weakening of the neck muscles, creating loose folds of skin. This condition is enhanced by teeth grinding or clenching and sadly is a marker of old age.

Age of onset:

60

Alternative treatments:

Botox or radiofrequency

What is it?

A gummy smile is when smiling, laughing or talking produces a large area of gum above the teeth and below the upper lip. This usually happens because the upper lip extends too far upwards due to overactive muscles or it may be that the upper lip is thin, therefore exposing more of the gum.

Age of onset:

Can appear at any age

Alternative treatments:

None as good

What is it?

Excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis) is a common condition where the body produces sweat when it doesn’t need to. Not necessarily occurring through excess heat or exercise, it can cause anxiety and embarrassment. It affects armpits, hands, feet and groin.

Age of onset:

Medical condition which can develop at any age

Alternative treatments:

Driclour or Radiofreqeuncy

What is it?

Some people are born with an over pronounced square jaw, or the condition can develop over time through excessive grinding of the teeth which in turn allows the Masseter muscle, which runs from the rear cheek to the lower jaw, to enlarge.

Age of onset:

Medical condition which can develop at any age

What is it?

Using a non-surgical approach, the nose can be straightened through low density filler injectables. Focusing on lumps, bumps or hooks, the profile of the nose is smoothed and plumped from top, tip and base resulting in a streamlined look.

Age of onset:

Not related to age

Alternative treatments:

Surgery and botox of bunny lines

What is it?

With the passage of time, eyebrows can suffer from the pull of gravity. Soft tissue in the forehead begins to loosen with age resulting in the eyebrows to lower giving the face an ageing look or worn-out expression.

Age of onset:

Starts around 40

Alternative treatments:

Dermal Fillers (Juvederm and Restylane)

What is it?

As we age, collagen production lessens in the dermal skin layer and combined with a lack of supporting elasticity, the corners of the mouth can be dragged down creating an unhappy or sad expression.

Age of onset:

Starts around 50

Alternative treatments:

Dermal Fillers, Radiofrequency

What is it?

Lips that are thin, asymmetrical or bumpy either from genetics, ageing or lack of collagen can be aligned and plumped with lip enhancement using fillers to create smooth, pillowy lips.

Age of onset:

Not age related

Alternative treatments:

No real replacements

What is it?

Excessive sun damage in this sensitive area, age-related loosening of the skin and the use of substantial earrings can all contribute to sagging, stretching and damage of the ear lobe skin, which can be a self-conscious condition. Fillers can help plump the area, creating a smooth, rounded ear lobe

Age of onset:

Around 50

Alternative treatments:

Radiofrequency

What is it?

Due to ageing, our skin loses its elasticity because of the loss of collagen production and sun damage. This manifests itself around the jawline in the form of jowls which is skin that sags below the line of the jaw and can drag down the features of your face including your mouth.

Age of onset:

Around 50

Alternative treatments:

Fillers, Radiofrequency

What is it?

Our hands are often overlooked in beauty regimes and are also predominantly uncovered leading to exposure to sun, harsh environmental factors and everyday toxins. Along with ageing, skin can become overly dehydrated and affected by hyperpigmentation, seen in thin, dry skin, loss of volume and more visible veins.

Age of onset

Around 40 but earlier if sun damaged

Alternative treatments:

Laser resurfacing: to improves sun-damaged skin and the appearance of any brown sunspots. In addition, IPL– Intense Pulsed Light- emits high levels of light and gentle energy to help treat imperfections giving clarity to hands. Cryotherapy can also be used for sunspots.

What are they?

As we get older our facial muscles create folds and lines on our faces. The grooves that run from the nose down to the sides of our mouths, known as Nasolabial lines, become more pronounced as we age.

Age of onset:

Around 40

Alternative treatments:

Radiofrequency, Botox

Genetics might be the culprit of a weak chin but as our skin sags and loses volume with age, we also surrender definition around the chin and jawline. Improving, plumping and honing the chin strengthens the whole facial profile, allowing features to be balanced and in harmony.

Age of onset:

Asymmetry can appear at any time

What is it?

The jaw gives shape to the face, allowing other features like cheekbones and eyebrows to be distinguished, creating a symmetrical, proportioned face. Without a defined jaw line, the face lacks structure. Due to ageing and droopy skin, the jaw line can be blurred; dermal fillers can help reinstate a strong profile.

Age of onset:

Can appear at any time

Alternative treatments:

Radio frequency

What is it?

Loose pouches of fat can appear under the chin for a variety of reasons. Double chins occur through genetics, or it may be a sign of ageing skin which has lost elasticity due to lack of collagen.

Age of onset

Any age

Alternative treatments:

Facial gym or facial acupuncture

What are they?

You don’t have to be overweight to have bingo wings, which can be seen and felt under your bicep when your arm is outstretched. These stubborn pockets of loose skin and fat can occur at any age and can be difficult to get rid of. Fat dissolving injections will leave you with toned and taut upper arms.

Age of onset:

Any age

Alternative treatments:

Radio frequency, Facial gym or facial acupuncture

What are they?

You may be at your optimal weight but still have pouches of fat that are hard to lose. Love Handles are typically found above your hips on your lower back and are made up of excess fat. Removing the added fatty deposits on the side of your torso will give you a more streamlined, contoured look

Age of onset:

Any age

Alternative treatments:

Radio frequency, Facial gym or facial acupuncture

What is it?

Inevitably as we age, our skin is affected. Sun damage and environmental pollutants mature our skin, while a decrease in collagen production and elastin mean skin starts to lose its tightness. Using non-invasive medical devices can help to contour the face and body, bringing back tightness to skin and help remove wrinkles.

Age of onset:

It can start from 40

Alternative treatment:

Radiofrequency