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How Does PRP Therapy Work?

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Ever wish you had a time machine – the kind that could take you back to those golden years where your skin was firmer and smoother?

While we’re waiting for that time machine technology, there are a number of treatments designed to help you unlock your youthful appearance again.  Perhaps the most unique and powerful of these procedures is platelet-rich plasma therapy, more commonly referred to as PRP therapy.  This non-surgical treatment uses an individual’s own platelets to rejuvenate the skin, leading to a firmer, smoother, and younger-looking appearance.

So what does PRP therapy look like in action?

  • During the procedure, a medical professional removes a small sample of blood. This blood is then placed into a centrifuge device, which quickly separates your plasma from the blood sample.
  • The plasma is injected into the treatment area. Multiple areas can be treated, including facial skin, breasts, neck, chest, and more.
  • Three to four treatments will be administered, with each treatment being spaced a month from the previous procedure. This schedule can help produce ideal results.

Patients may see some swelling and bruising directly after the treatment; however, these symptoms usually dissipate after 24 to 48 hours.  You should be able to see results as soon as your first PRP therapy treatment.  The results are definitely worth it – PRP therapy results can last anywhere from two to three years.

Wondering if you’re a candidate for PRP therapy?  Take a look at the problem areas you can treat:

  • Crow’s feet
  • Dull skin
  • Wrinkles
  • Hyperpigmentation
  • Scars (including acne scarring)
  • Crepey skin around eyes, chest, and neck
  • Dark circles
  • Fine lines

PRP therapy has even been used to add subtle lift to the breasts, which is ideal for patients who want a perkier chest without going through invasive surgery.  PRP therapy is extremely safe, since the platelets are harnessed from your own body.

Contact Wellcare Medical Centre Today

Want to learn if you’re a candidate for PRP therapy? Contact Wellcare Medical Centre in Kingston – serving the Brisaben metro – today to schedule your PRP therapy consultation.

 

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Must-Read: The Rise of Melanoma in Young People

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By now, most people know the importance of applying sunscreen, staying out of tanning booths, and taking care of one’s skin.  But despite increasing pushes for  awareness from skincare experts and government initiatives alike, the skin cancer melanoma is still on the rise – and it’s an epidemic within the younger generations.

In an alarming study published by the Skin Cancer Foundation, an American non-profit, cases of melanoma have risen over 800 percent in the last 40 years among women aged 18 to 39; rates for men are still frightening, at 400 percent.  These startling statistics bely decades of skin cancer awareness efforts, meaning younger generations are still ignoring sunscreen or getting a “natural tan” by visiting tanning salons.

Melanoma is no joke, especially in Australia.  According to the Melanoma Institute of Australia, the country has the highest incidents of melanoma in the world, with 30 individuals diagnosed with this skin cancer every day.  It leaves public health experts with a burning question:

Why are young people continuing to put themselves at risk?

The answer can be obvious, if not frustrating: younger generations may be more likely to consider themselves invincible, especially when it comes to cancer risks.  Someone who’s 18 may not be concerned with skin cancer, as they may think they’re far too young to have to worry about these health risks.  However, more young people are discovering that melanoma doesn’t discriminate, which is why it’s important to take care of your skin no matter what your age might be.

At Wellcare Medical Centre in Kingston, we specialize in skin cancer and melanoma detection.  We use state-of-the-art technology to help diagnose and catch melanoma at its earliest stages, making treatment much more likely to be successful.  Our skin cancer management services include:

  • Comprehensive head-to-toe skin examination
  • Record of all skin lesions
  • Sequential monitoring of moles over time
  • Surgical excision of skin cancer

Wellcare Medical Centre even provides corporate skin check events for employees.

Contact Wellcare Medical Centre Today

Don’t become another melanoma statistic. Start down the path toward healthier, happier skin by contacting Wellcare Medical Centre in Kingston – serving the Brisbane metro – today to schedule your skin cancer management consultation.

 

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Discover the Non-Surgical Facelift at Wellcare Medical Centre

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Think you need to undergo intensive, invasive surgery to get the firmer skin you’ve been dreaming of?  Worried you’ll need to go under the knife to lift your eyelids and correct sagging around your jawline?  If you’ve asked yourself these questions, then it’s time to stand up and cheer: there’s a non-surgical facelift procedure that delivers tighter skin without surgery…

And you can find it at Wellcare Medical Centre in Kingston!

As a top destination for anti-aging skin treatments and innovative procedures, Wellcare Medical Centre is home to the non-surgical facelift.  Unlike traditional facelift surgery – which involves making incisions around the ears and hairline so the plastic surgeon can pull back the facial muscles – a non-surgical facelift uses dermal fillers and anti-wrinkle injections to replicate similar results.

How exactly does that work?  Let’s take a look!:

  • First, anti-wrinkle injections will be used to help smooth away wrinkles, fine lines, and creases that may be prematurely aging you. Anti-wrinkle injections can also be used around the eyebrow area for additional lift, which targets and treats drooping eyelids.
  • Next, dermal fillers will be used to add volume and contours around the face, with particular emphasis on the cheekbones. Dermal fillers can encourage long-term production of collagen and elastin, both of which are key building blocks to smooth, younger-looking skin.  Dermal fillers can also be used to add definition and shape to the jawline, which is perfect for clients who may have sagging jowls or weak chins.
  • For additional skin tightening, Dermapen microneedling can be used to promote firmer, tighter, and youthful-looking skin. This produce creates tiny micro-wounds in the skin, which then prompts the body to release collagen and elastin to repair these microscopic wounds.  Numbing cream can be used during the procedure to help manage any discomfort.
  • Finally, those clients with moderate to severe facial wrinkles can use PRP therapy to maintain a fresh and smooth appearance. During this procedure, the body’s platelet-rich plasma is removed and purified, then re-injected into the treatment site.  The end result is the kind of skin that looks like it belongs on the red carpet.

Ready to look your best – without undergoing expensive and invasive surgery? Then schedule your consultation with the Wellcare Medical Centre in Kingston, AU today! We serve the entire Bribane metro, including the Gold Coast.

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Best Way to Eliminate Neck Jowls

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Neck jowls – otherwise known as the dreaded “turkey neck” – can be a major source of embarrassment and confidence issues.  Unfortunately, neck jowls are often associated with the aging process, as they typically occur when facial fat deposits begin to migrate downwards, causing loose skin to droop along the neck and jawline.  As a result, moisturizers and serums aren’t effective at treating neck jowls, since they can’t directly target the biggest causes of sagging facial skin.

Fortunately, there are a number of innovative treatments that can specifically target and treat neck jowls – and you can find them all at Wellcare Medical Centre in Kingston.

Wellcare’s Neck Jowl Treatment Plan

Wellcare Medical Centre is the premier destination for clients wishing to look younger, more revitalized, and refreshed.  One of the core treatments offered at Wellcare Medical Centre is to tighten and tone the appearance of sagging skin around the jawline, which can exacerbate the appearance of turkey neck.

Here’s what the neck jowl treatment plan at Wellcare looks like:

  • Anti-Wrinkle and Dermal Filler Injections: For fast, almost instantaneous results, anti-wrinkle injections and dermal fillers can be used to tighten sagging neck and jawline skin. Anti-wrinkle injections effectively tighten skin, while dermal fillers encourage the long-term production of collagen and elastin.  As a result, jowls shrink in size, while neck skin looks younger and more refreshed. Results can last anywhere from six to eighteen months, depending on the injections used.
  • Dermapen Microneedling: This treatment utilizes the power of micro-wounds to kick-start the skin’s healing processes. The Dermapen creates tiny punctures in the injection area, which prompts the body to create a surge of collagen to repair the wounds.  The procedure isn’t painful; in fact, many clients have compared it to feeling a gentle snapping against the skin.  Results can be maintained with bi-annual microneedling procedures.
  • PRP Therapy: Platelet-rich plasma therapy is an ideal solution for neck jowls precisely because it uses your body’s own platelets to re-energize your skin at the cellular. This popular therapy is so successful, it’s also used for non-invasive facelifts and breast lifts.

In some cases, all three therapies may be combined for cases of moderate to severe turkey neck.

Contact Wellcare Medical Centre Today

Ready to get rid of your neck jowls once and for all?  Contact Wellcare Medical Centre in Kingston, serving Brisbane and the Australian Gold Coast, today to schedule your consultation.

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Anti-wrinkle for medical purposes

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We’ve all heard of the wonderful ways anti-wrinkle treatments can help us enhance our appearance but many are in the dark about the medical uses of this product. Many of us experience chronic conditions which hinder our day to day life without relief, however for some of these here lies the answers…

Bruxism

Teeth grinding is a tricky habit to break and wearing a mouth guard isn’t the most attractive or comfortable part of your nightly routine. Another option exists to save you from this pain and the side effects of grinding your teeth! Having anti-wrinkle injections to your jaw muscles will relax your muscles and inhibit your clenching, grinding and bruxing. Therefore giving you a better nights rest, preserving your pearly whites and reducing associated headaches.

Excessive Sweating

Anti-wrinkle is a productive treatment option for excessive sweating or hyperhidrosis. It works by blocking signals the brain sends to sweat glands. Anti-wrinkle injections are given in affected areas, such as the armpits, hands or face, lasting up to eight months.

Migraines

Anti-wrinkle offers a safe and effective pain relief for people who experience chronic migraines, it helps them manage their pain and improve their quality of life. In many cases migraines are caused from muscle tension in the neck, which can be relaxed by using anti-wrinkle treatments, which reduces the pain and symptoms of migraines.

If you would like to discuss this further with the Doctor, please call and arrange a free consultation and he will answer any queries you may have – (07) 3133 4483 or simply email us your enquiry info@wmc.org.au

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Why Are Yearly Skin Cancer Checks So Important?

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Aside from ensuring to wear sunscreen every day, seeing a skin Cancer specialist yearly is the safest and most thorough way of taking care of your skin. We have identified some of the reasons behind the importance of annual skin checks, coupled with a list of the warning signs you should be aware of.

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When skin cancer is caught early enough, there is a 98 percent — or greater — chance that it can be cured, says Dr. Amoli. “Not catching it can be deadly.” The annual skin check is thus an exam that can literally save your life.
When the skin is being checked, there are some “hidden” areas that need particular attention from the trained eye of a dermatology specialist:
• Between the toes
• The scalp
• Inside the ears
• Behind the ears
• The fingernails
• Between the butt cheeks
• The backs of the legs
• Beneath the underwear
• Beneath the pubic hair

People of colour have more melanin in their skin, which functions as innate protection, but melanoma occurs in all skin types and every ethnicity. “I’ve seen it on the backs of the legs of women of colour who’ve never had so much as a sunburn,” she says. Patients with darker skin, Dr Amoli says, should be examined with particular attention to the following areas:
• Palms of the hands
• Soles of the feet
• Fingernails
• Toenails

Regular self-checks of moles, birthmarks, freckles, and/or brown spots are also recommended, in addition to the yearly doctor’s examination. People with numerous moles and freckles have a greater risk of melanoma, says Dr Amoli, but not every mole or freckle has the potential to become a skin cancer. “This is another reason why it’s important to get checked. Your doctor can tell you the difference between moles. Sometimes a mole can be dysplastic, meaning that it’s not a typical benign mole, but it’s also not melanoma.”

For self-checks of spots, moles, birthmarks, and freckles, Dr Amoli suggests following the ABCDE rules:

A — Asymmetry: Does one side of the mole match the other, or does the mole have an irregular, or asymmetrical, shape?
B — Border: Does the spot have a smooth edge or a ragged one? An irregular border can be a red flag.
C — Colour variation: Is the colour the same all over the mole, or are there patches of red, blue, or white?
D — Diameter: Be on the lookout for any spot larger across than the eraser head of a pencil.
E — Evolving: Does the spot/mole/birthmark always look the same, or has it changed in some way recently?

If you notice any of these warning signs, please book an appointment to see your doctor. Wellcare Medical centre are happy to offer Full Skin Checks and Spot Checks to new and existing patients. Just get in touch via phone or email.

Another service we provide here is, sending images of your mole or lesions straight to the Doctor through images@wmc.org.au and he will be in touch if he wants to further examine the lesion.