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At Cosmetics By Briony, we pride ourselves on providing exceptional aesthetic treatments tailored to enhance your natural beauty. Experience a luxurious atmosphere and personalised service that will leave you feeling rejuvenated and confident.
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Volume Loss, Shape & Contour Treatment
Description of Treatment
A comprehensive consultation is required to discuss the client's concerns, expectations and suitability of treatment. At this point, a full facial assessment is performed with the client's consent. As a clinician, we must speak to the ageing factors and plan how we can achieve natural-looking results. with non-surgical aesthetic treatment options.
What Causes Facial Volume Loss?
Many factors contribute to volume loss, ageing factors affect bone, muscle and fat and skin. We lose Collagen which is responsible for providing skin with firmness, while elastin provides the skin's ability to recall and take back shape. Hormonal changes also affect our ageing and skin health.
Fat Resorption: Over time, the fat pads shrink which contributes to the hollowing of temples and cheeks.
Bone Density Loss: A reduction in bone density is another factor contributing to facial volume loss. Thinning bones can alter the underlying support structure of the face, leading to sagging skin and a loss of fullness.
Solar Damage: accelerates the breakdown of collagen and elastin, and the quality of the skin.
Genetics and lifestyle also affect volume and skin quality. When we assess holistically for these changes, we can then tailor a plan to replace and mimic the natural underlying structures. Providing a rejuvenating effect.
This can be done over a series of visits to ensure a natural-looking result.
Skin Laxity
Skin laxity, or the sagging and loosening of skin, is primarily caused by a combination of intrinsic and extrinsic factors that lead to a breakdown of the skin’s structure and elasticity. Here's a breakdown of the main causes.
Loss of Collagen and Elastin
Collagen and elastin are two proteins that provide structure, support, and elasticity to the skin. As we age, our body’s production of these proteins slows down, leading to thinner, less resilient skin. This reduction in collagen and elastin is the primary cause of skin laxity.
Collagen helps the skin maintain its firmness, while elastin gives it the ability to stretch and bounce back. With age, the decrease in these proteins results in a lack of firmness and the development of sagging skin.
Sun Exposure (Photoaging)
UV rays from the sun can break down collagen and elastin fibers in the skin. This process, called photoaging, accelerates skin aging, causing it to lose its firmness, texture, and elasticity much faster than it would from intrinsic aging alone.
Sun damage also leads to the formation of free radicals, which are unstable molecules that damage skin cells and contribute to premature aging and laxity.
Hormonal Changes
Hormones, particularly estrogen, play a significant role in maintaining skin elasticity. As women age, particularly during menopause, the decline in estrogen levels contributes to reduced collagen production, which in turn leads to skin laxity.
Men also experience a decrease in testosterone levels as they age, which can similarly affect collagen and elastin levels in the skin.
Weight Loss or Fluctuation
Significant weight loss, especially rapid or dramatic weight loss, can cause the skin to lose its elasticity and sag because the skin may not contract quickly enough to adjust to the smaller body size.
Smoking
Smoking can accelerate the breakdown of collagen and elastin, leading to sagging skin. The toxins in cigarettes, along with the repetitive facial movements involved in smoking (like pursing the lips), can contribute to the loss of skin firmness and elasticity.
Smoking also reduces blood flow to the skin, depriving it of oxygen and essential nutrients, which further weakens skin structure.
Genetics
Genetics play a major role in how our skin ages. Some people are genetically predisposed to maintain firmer skin for longer, while others may naturally experience skin laxity earlier in life. Factors like skin type, collagen production, and skin thickness are all influenced by genetic makeup.
Poor Diet and Nutritional Deficiencies
A lack of essential nutrients in the diet, such as vitamin C, vitamin A, zinc, and protein, can impair the skin’s ability to produce collagen and maintain elasticity.
Dehydration can also lead to the skin appearing more lax, as hydrated skin is plump and firm. Without enough hydration, skin can look saggy and less supple.
Sleep Deprivation
Chronic lack of sleep can lead to increased cortisol (a stress hormone) levels, which can break down collagen and elastin in the skin over time. Poor sleep also impacts the body’s natural repair processes, slowing down the regeneration of skin cells and contributing to skin aging.
Environmental Stressors
In addition to UV rays, environmental pollutants like air pollution and harsh weather (extreme cold or heat) can damage the skin’s structure and accelerate the loss of collagen and elastin, leading to sagging.
Facial Movements and Muscle Atrophy
Over time, repetitive facial movements, such as squinting, frowning, or smiling, can contribute to skin laxity by creating grooves and wrinkles, particularly in areas like the forehead, eyes, and mouth. Additionally, muscle atrophy in the face, particularly the loss of fat in the cheeks and temples, can create a hollow, sagging appearance.
Inflammatory Skin Conditions
Conditions like acne, eczema, or rosacea can cause inflammation that damages the skin’s structure, leading to a loss of elasticity and potential sagging. Over time, constant inflammation can weaken the skin's ability to regenerate and maintain its tightness.
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Some Treatment Recommendations
Treatment
Recommendations
To address skin laxity, we recommend several treatment options. Sculptra, skin needling, PDO threads, and Profhilo—can work effectively together, each targeting different aspects of skin rejuvenation. Here’s a breakdown of each treatment and how they can be combined for optimal results:
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Bio Remodelling Treatments
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Skin Needling (Microneedling)
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PDO Threads
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LED Phototherapy with the Dermalux Tri-Wave MD
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IPL Skin Rejuvenation Treatment
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RF Skin Tightening Treatment
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Combining the Treatments
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Recommendations
Ultraceuticals Skincare
Is a well-known Australian skincare brand that offers professional-grade products designed to address various skin concerns, including skin laxity. Their products are formulated with high-performance ingredients like retinoids, peptides, and antioxidants, which can be effective in tightening, firming, and improving skin elasticity.
Ultraceuticals Retinol
Retinol is a gold-standard ingredient for stimulating collagen production and improving skin elasticity.
Ultraceuticals Ultra Firming Serum
Specifically designed to improve skin elasticity and firmness, this serum contains **peptides**, which support the production of collagen and elastin in the skin. It helps visibly lift and firm areas prone to sagging.
Ultraceuticals Even Skintone Serum
This serum focuses on improving skin texture and tone, which can make sagging skin look more even and smooth. It includes a blend of AHAs, antioxidants, and peptides, which help to refine skin appearance and enhance its firmness.
Ultraceuticals Firming Eye Cream
This eye cream is formulated to address skin laxity in the delicate under-eye area, which can show signs of sagging more quickly. It contains peptides and retinol, which promote collagen production and help firm the skin around the eyes.
Ultraceuticals SunSense Ultra SPF 50+
Sunscreen is vital in preventing further skin damage and laxity, especially caused by UV rays. This broad-spectrum sunscreen has high protection (SPF 50+) and is non-comedogenic, making it suitable for all skin types.
Dermal fillers Help with Skin Laxity
Fillers can be an effective option for addressing skin laxity, particularly when it comes to restoring lost volume, improving skin texture, and providing a firmer, more youthful appearance. While dermal fillers are often used for facial wrinkles and volume loss, certain types of fillers can also help with skin laxity by plumping and lifting the skin, providing support to areas that have become loose or saggy due to aging.
How Dermal Fillers Help with Skin Laxity
​Improve Skin Structure: By adding volume to the deeper layers of the skin, dermal fillers provide structural support, helping to reduce the appearance of sagging. This can be particularly effective around the jawline, cheeks, and nasolabial folds.
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Microneedling (or skin needling)
Is a highly effective treatment for addressing skin laxity by stimulating the skin’s natural repair processes and collagen production. The procedure involves the use of a device that contains fine needles to create tiny, controlled punctures in the skin’s surface. These micro-injuries prompt the skin to produce new collagen and elastin, which helps improve skin firmness, texture, and elasticity over time.
How Microneedling Helps with Skin Laxity
Collagen Stimulation
The tiny needles create micro-channels in the skin, which trigger the body’s healing response. This leads to increased collagen and elastin production, which can improve skin elasticity and reduce sagging.
Improved Skin Firmness
By boosting collagen production, microneedling helps to firm and tighten the skin, making it look more youthful and plump.
Refining Skin Texture
It can also improve the texture and tone of the skin, addressing fine lines and mild wrinkles that contribute to the appearance of skin laxity.
Minimised Pore Size
Microneedling can help reduce the appearance of enlarged pores, giving the skin a smoother, more even surface, which also contributes to a firmer-looking complexion.
Enhanced Product Absorption
Microneedling increases the absorption of skincare products, which means that products used during or after the procedure (like peptides, hyaluronic acid, or retinoids) can penetrate deeper into the skin for more effective results.
Treatment Areas for Skin Laxity:
Face: Microneedling is commonly used to treat skin laxity around the cheeks, jawline, and under-eye areas, where skin tends to lose elasticity over time.
Neck & Décolletage: The skin on the neck and chest can also experience sagging, and microneedling can help firm and tighten this delicate area.
Other Areas: It can also be used on the arms, hands, and abdomen for skin tightening in these regions.
Profhilo for Collagen Hydration and Firmness
Profhilo is an injectable treatment that focuses on hydrating the skin and stimulating collagen and elastin production. It’s a unique treatment because it uses high concentrations of hyaluronic acid but in a different way than traditional dermal fillers.
How it helps: Unlike standard fillers, Profhilo is injected into specific areas of the face to deeply hydrate and trigger collagen and elastin synthesis. It doesn’t add volume like a traditional filler but rather helps to restore skin tone, texture, and elasticity, making it ideal for skin that is beginning to show signs of laxity or thinning.
Benefits
It’s great for overall skin rejuvenation, improving texture and elasticity.
Ideal for areas like the cheeks, jawline, neck, and décolletage.
Can be used as a preventive measure for aging skin and volume loss, even in younger individuals who want to maintain healthy collagen levels.
Longevity
Results from Profhilo can last for up to 6 months, with improvements typically visible within a few weeks after treatment. A series of two treatments, spaced about a month apart, is usually recommended for optimal results.
Sculptra
Is a popular injectable treatment designed to improve skin laxity by stimulating the body’s natural collagen production. It’s a non-surgical option that works gradually over time to help restore volume, firming the skin and reducing sagging. Unlike traditional fillers that add immediate volume, Sculptra works by encouraging long-term collagen production, which improves skin structure and elasticity.
How Sculptra Works for Skin Laxity
Collagen Stimulation Sculptra is made from poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA), a biocompatible material that works by stimulating the skin’s fibroblasts (the cells responsible for producing collagen). As collagen is produced over time, the skin becomes firmer, tighter, and more youthful-looking.
Gradual Results
The effects of Sculptra are not immediate. Instead, the treatment works progressively, with noticeable improvements developing over several weeks to months as new collagen is formed. This makes it a great option for those seeking natural-looking results over time.
Long-Lasting
One of the main benefits of Sculptra is its longevity. Unlike some fillers that only last a few months, Sculptra’s collagen-boosting effects can last for up to 2 years or more, depending on the individual’s response to treatment and the areas treated.
Areas Where Sculptra Can Address Skin Laxity
Sculptra is typically used for treating areas where skin laxity is most noticeable, especially those prone to volume loss and sagging due to aging.
Cheeks
As we age, the skin in the cheek area can lose volume and begin to sag. Sculptra helps restore volume in this area, improving firmness and the overall contour of the face.
Sculptra can help define and lift the jawline, tightening the skin around the lower face and reducing the appearance of jowls.
Temples hollowing of the temples can contribute to an aged appearance. Sculptra can be used to restore volume here and improve overall skin tightness.
Neck and Décolletage Sculptra can also be used to treat skin laxity in the neck area, which can show signs of sagging and creepiness as we age. The treatment works to firm and tighten the skin on the neck and chest.
Sculptra
Description of Treatment
Sculptra is a popular injectable treatment designed to improve skin laxity by stimulating the body’s natural collagen production. It’s a non-surgical option that works gradually over time to help restore volume, firming the skin and reducing sagging. Unlike traditional fillers that add immediate volume, Sculptra works by encouraging long-term collagen production, which improves skin structure and elasticity.
How Sculptra Works for Skin Laxity
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Collagen Stimulation: Sculptra is made from poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA), a biocompatible material that works by stimulating the skin’s fibroblasts (the cells responsible for producing collagen). As collagen is produced over time, the skin becomes firmer, tighter, and more youthful-looking.
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Gradual Results: The effects of Sculptra are not immediate. Instead, the treatment works progressively, with noticeable improvements developing over several weeks to months as new collagen is formed. This makes it a great option for those seeking natural-looking results over time.
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Long-Lasting: One of the main benefits of Sculptra is its longevity. Unlike some fillers that only last a few months, Sculptra’s collagen-boosting effects can last for up to 2 years or more, depending on the individual’s response to treatment and the areas treated.
Areas Where Sculptra Can Address Skin Laxity
Sculptra is typically used for treating areas where skin laxity is most noticeable, especially those prone to volume loss and sagging due to aging:
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Cheeks: As we age, the skin in the cheek area can lose volume and begin to sag. Sculptra helps restore volume in this area, improving firmness and the overall contour of the face.
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Jawline and Chin: Sculptra can help define and lift the jawline, tightening the skin around the lower face and reducing the appearance of jowls.
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Temples: Hollowing of the temples can contribute to an aged appearance. Sculptra can be used to restore volume here and improve overall skin tightness.
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Neck and Décolletage: Sculptra can also be used to treat skin laxity in the neck area, which can show signs of sagging and creepiness as we age. The treatment works to firm and tighten the skin on the neck and chest.
What to Expect During a Sculptra Treatment
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Consultation: The first step is a consultation with a trained injector to assess your skin and determine the best areas to treat. During this consultation, you’ll discuss your goals, expectations, and treatment plan.
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Treatment Process: Sculptra is injected into the skin using a series of small injections. The number of injections and the amount of product used will depend on the degree of skin laxity and the areas being treated.
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Numbing: Some clinics apply a numbing cream before the injections to minimize discomfort, as the procedure may cause mild discomfort or a feeling of pressure during injection.
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Treatment Time: The procedure typically takes about 30 minutes to an hour, depending on the number of areas treated.
Aftercare and Downtime
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Minimal Downtime: Sculptra has minimal downtime, and most people can return to their daily activities right after treatment. You might experience some mild swelling, redness, or tenderness at the injection sites, but these effects usually resolve within a few days.
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Massage: After treatment, you may be instructed to gently massage the treated areas several times a day for five days to help distribute the product evenly and encourage optimal results.
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Avoid Intense Exercise: It’s advised to avoid strenuous exercise for a day or two after treatment, as this may increase swelling or bruising.
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Sun Protection: As with any injectable or skin treatment, you should protect your skin from the sun, especially immediately following treatment, to avoid further skin damage or irritation.
Results and Maintenance
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Gradual Improvement: As mentioned, the results of Sculptra are gradual. You may start seeing initial improvements within 4 to 6 weeks after the treatment, with full results visible around 3 to 6 months post-treatment as collagen builds up.
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Longevity: Results can last up to 2 years or longer, but touch-up treatments may be needed to maintain the effects. Many patients opt for maintenance treatments every 1-2 years.
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Customizable: Sculptra can be tailored to the individual, depending on the degree of skin laxity and the areas that need treatment. Multiple sessions may be recommended for optimal results.
Benefits of Sculptra for Skin Laxity
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Non-Surgical: Sculptra offers a non-invasive solution to improve skin laxity, making it an attractive alternative to surgical procedures like facelifts.
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Long-Lasting Results: The collagen-building effects of Sculptra last much longer than many other treatments, meaning fewer touch-up appointments.
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Natural-Looking Results: Sculptra works gradually, providing natural-looking, subtle improvements in skin tightness, volume, and contour.
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Improved Skin Quality: Beyond just lifting the skin, Sculptra improves overall skin texture and tone by stimulating collagen production.
Is Sculptra Right for You?
Sculptra is ideal for individuals with mild to moderate skin laxity who are looking for a long-lasting, natural solution. It's particularly effective for areas with gradual volume loss, such as the cheeks, jawline, and temples.
However, if you have more severe skin laxity, or if you're looking for more immediate lifting results, other treatments like thread lifts or radiofrequency treatments might be considered in combination with Sculptra for enhanced effects.
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PDO Threads
Description of Treatment
Price From $99
Collagen Remodeling with PDO threads is widely supported for supporting the ageing skin. The treatment targets specific areas to improve tightness and firmness of the skin. By thickening the skin you notice fewer symptoms of ageing. More hydration, less lines and wrinkles. Some areas commonly treated are under the eye area, jawlines, neck, upper lip and even body parts such as post-pregnancy stomach.
The tiny suture (PDO) thread is inserted into the skin, and over time these break down causing our natural body response to remodel collagen.
The benefits are tighter firmer skin, fewer lines, more hydration, and more support, the results are long-lasting.
We recommend a consultation and facial assessment to discuss suitability and appropriate product choice along with pricing.
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Profhilo
Description of Treatment
Bio-Rengerating treatment is an advanced injectable treatment designed to address skin aging, improve skin laxity, and enhance overall skin quality. It’s particularly effective for skin that has lost elasticity, volume, and hydration. Unlike traditional dermal fillers or Botox, Profhilo is not used to add volume or paralyze muscles; instead, it primarily works by stimulating the skin’s natural rejuvenation processes.
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How Profhilo Works
Profhilo is made from hyaluronic acid (HA), a substance naturally found in the skin that helps retain moisture, keep the skin hydrated, and support skin structure. However, Profhilo is unique because it uses a high concentration of stabilized hyaluronic acid to provide deep hydration, improve skin texture, and restore firmness. Profhilo doesn’t just provide hydration – it also works to stimulate the production of collagen and elastin, the two key proteins responsible for skin firmness and elasticity. This process, known as bio-remodeling, helps to tighten and rejuvenate the skin over time, improving the appearance of fine lines and mild skin laxity.
Even Distribution
Unlike traditional dermal fillers, which are injected into specific areas to add volume, Profhilo is injected at several points along the skin, allowing for even distribution and ensuring that the entire treated area benefits from enhanced hydration and collagen stimulation.
Gradual Improvement
The results from Profhilo typically develop gradually over the course of a few weeks. While you may see some improvement in hydration and skin texture shortly after the procedure, the full effects of collagen and elastin stimulation become visible within a few weeks, with the best results typically seen around 6 weeks after treatment.
Skin Laxity Improvement
Profhilo is especially effective for improving skin laxity in areas like the face, neck, décolletage, and hands. It firms and tightens the skin, restoring a youthful appearance without the need for surgery.
Profhilo can be used to treat various areas, including the face (especially the cheeks, jawline, and under-eye area), neck, décolletage, hands, and even the arms, knees, or other areas prone to sagging and loss of elasticity.
Comparison and Considerations
For Immediate Skin Laxity
Sculptra is a fantastic option for those who want to restore overall facial firmness over time by stimulating their own collagen production. It’s ideal for deeper volume loss and longer-lasting results.
For Skin Hydration and Overall Firmness: Profhilo works best for improving skin texture, hydration, and elasticity, particularly for individuals who want to prevent aging or who have mild to moderate skin laxity. It’s a great treatment for skin that’s starting to lose its firmness.
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Combination Approach
In many cases, we combine treatments to get the best of both worlds. For example, you might use Sculptra or Profhilo for long-term collagen support and then add dermal fillers for immediate volume restoration in key areas.
How To Contact Us
Address
6a, 335 Honour Ave,
Graceville QLD 4075
Contact
07 3 137 1643
Opening Hours
Mon - Tue, Fri
9.00 am - 2.00 pm
Wed - Thur
9.00 am - Late
Saturday
By Appointment Only
​Sunday
Closed