Non-Surgical Procedures

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Botulinum Toxin Injection

Today Botulinum Toxin Injection is an anti-wrinkle treatment, used for ocular muscle spasms, problems with eye coordination, severe armpit perspiration, and as an anti-wrinkle treatment for crow's feet, frown lines, and to eliminate furrows in the forehead.

Botulinum Toxin Injection combats wrinkles that are created when nerve cells within the muscles beneath the skin release a chemical called acetylcholine. This chemical triggers a muscle contraction that creates wrinkles. The Botulinum Toxin Injection product, is an injectable compound that disrupts the release of acetylcholine, which essentially paralyzes the muscle and stops the contraction. Results are fully evident within one week after treatment and remain for a minimum of three months.

Botulinum Toxin Injection typically reduces wrinkles by 80 percent. Patients are typically between the ages of 35 and 60. Results vary among individual cases, and are temporary.

How is it done?
A numbing cream is applied to the treatment area. Patients may experience some minimal discomfort from the needle injection.

The selection of injection points is critical to the success of the procedure. The points of injection are first scored with a marking pencil. The doctor may select numerous injection points for each location to be treated. These points may not be located on the wrinkle itself, but at the area where the muscle contracts. Antiseptic is also applied.

The Botulinum Toxin Injection filler is then injected into the marked points beneath the skin. The toxins in Botulinum Toxin Injection fasten to the muscles' nerve endings, which inhibits the release of the chemical acetylcholine. This will stop the muscle contractions that wrinkle the skin.

How long does the procedure take?
Depending on the extent of treatment, the procedure can take from a few minutes up to 20 minutes. Generally, patients will be able to return home shortly after the treatment is complete.

What should I expect after treatment?
You can resume normal activities immediately, but you may be advised to stay out of the sun.

Results are usually evident within one week and last about three to five months.

What are the costs involved?
Prices start from $300* per area ($14 per unit) including GST. Very affordable and competitive price.

*The cost of cosmetic surgery can vary (higher or lower), depending on the complexity of the procedure, the required results, cost of implants, aftercare treatment and the area of the body where the surgery is being performed. Further costs may be incurred for anaesthetist and hospital fees if applicable. For specific pricing information, please arrange a consultation with Dr. Tiong.

RESTYLANE

For smoothing wrinkles, sculpting lips, and improving other facial features, Restylane injections are a growing favorite. Restylane can produce positive results on facial wrinkles, particularly around the mouth and nose. Another benefit is the long-lasting results, as the effects of Restylane treatments can last six months or more depending the type of product used.

There may be alternative treatment options, depending on your condition. Other minimally invasive procedures include Botulinum Toxin Injection and fat transfers, to name just a couple. For severe signs of aging, surgical procedures may be more appropriate, such as a facelift, brow lift, and eyelid surgery. Additional treatments may also be recommended in conjunction with Restylane, such as chemical peel, laser skin resurfacing, or microdermabrasion.

How is it done?
Restylane injections are most often performed with local anaesthesia, especially if the lip is being treated. Since Restylane contains no lidocaine like collagen, patients may experience some pain and discomfort from the needle during injection. This is minimised with nerve block like going to dentist or often some "Gas " to breath and topical local anaesthetic cream

How long does the procedure take?
Depending upon the extent of the treatment, the procedure can take from a few minutes up to 30 minutes. Patients return home shortly after the procedure.

What should I expect during recovery?
Swelling may be pronounced, lasting for two or three days. Normal activities can be resumed immediately, though patients are advised to stay out of the sun. Unmanageable pain, as well as symptoms that are progressive or abnormal, should be reported to the doctor immediately.

Results are fully evident within one week with some treatments reducing wrinkles by about 80 percent

Restylane is a temporary solution and follow-up treatments may be needed.

What are the costs involved?
Prices start from $385* including GST.

LASER HAIR REMOVAL

Imagine not having to deal with the tedium, frequency, expense, and pain of constantly getting rid of unwanted hair. Imagine a laser beam of light that can get rid of your unwanted hair, and keep it away for a long time.

Here are a few reasons:

Remember tweezers, shaving, waxing, and depilatory creams? Their disadvantage is that hair usually returns within three to seven days.
Electrolysis provides longer-lasting results than conventional methods. For many, however, electrolysis is too painstaking as it treats one hair follicle at a time. Compared to electrolysis, laser hair removal typically requires fewer treatment sessions, less time per session, and minimal discomfort.
Oral medications such as Spironoolactone (a diuretic) and proscar have also successfully treated unwanted hair. But oral medications may not be appropriate for everyone.

Laser treatment can remove hair from many areas of the body, including the face, upper lip, bikini line, and neck area. The results of the laser can last for many weeks before hair is even slightly visible.

Results in the upper-body last from seven to 11 weeks.
Mid-body results last from ten to 16 weeks.
Leg treatments last from 11 to 17 weeks.

How is it done?
A numbing lotion will first be applied to the targeted area. During the procedure, a laser is used to dispense a fine intense beam of heated light that removes the hair follicles, but preserves the skin in the surrounding area. Unlike electrolysis, which requires the removal of each hair follicle, the laser scans a wide area of the body in the removal process.

How long does the procedure take?
Depending upon the extent of the treatment, time in treatment ranges from one hour to several hours. Keep in mind that multiple sessions may be necessary.

What should I expect after treatment?
Patients return home immediately following the treatment. Normal activities can be resumed immediately; however, exercise, Jacuzzi use, and sun tanning are not recommended for at least 24 hours. No waxing or depilatory creams can be used after laser hair removal.

Depending upon your personal anatomy, instruction compliance and the type of laser used, healing begins within a few days of treatment. Most often, discomfort is minimal and does not require medication. The number of sessions varies depending on individual characteristics and which area was treated. Additional sessions should not begin until hair has time to regenerate under the skin, which generally takes up to 12 weeks.

What are the costs involved?
Prices start from $176* per area including GST.

LEG VEINS (SPIDER OR LARGE VARICOSE: NO SURGERY)

Dr Tiong offer none surgical vein treatment .If Australian Government of Medicare rebate Item for this method of treatment , I am sure all patient would opt for laser treatment and surgery will be a thing of the past.

Endovenous Laser treatment for varicose vein treatment is very effective , and it is literally a walk in and out treatment .

On the other hand,Spider veins are not the same as varicose veins. Spider veins are not necessary for the body, while varicose veins are. Varicose veins are larger and darker in color. Varicose veins are often painful and can be related to a more serious medical condition. Separate treatment is usually necessary for varicose veins.

Spider veins can occur with hormonal changes, during pregnancy, weight gain, repeated prolonged sitting or standing, and the use of certain medications. Spider veins may appear in three different ways, all of which are near the skin surface:

very thin "spider web-like" veins
very thin "tree-like" veins
very thin lengthy single veins

Spider veins are known to burn, swell, and ache. They can be unsightly and interfere with your everyday life.

How is it done?

Endovenous Laser Treatment is done as an out patient in a clinic under Ultrasound Imaging.

Spider vein treatment (sclerotherapy) does not require anesthesia. Discomfort is minimal.

Sclerotherapy is a simple technique in which a bright light is directed at the vein as a sclerosing agent is injected into it with a very thin needle, which collapses the vein. The needle is very tiny and the injection locations are in close proximity. By collapsing the vein, it will be no longer visible and the uncomfortable symptoms associated with spider veins will subside. Typically, each inch of vein requires an injection.

How long does the procedure take?

For Endovenous Laser treatment , it would be better to ask someone to drive you on the day even though you are ambulatory immediately.

A session lasts about 15 to 45 minutes. During one session, the injection can occur anywhere from five to 50 times. The treatment may be repeated to achieve optimal results. Patients return home immediately after treatment.

What should I expect after treatment?

For information on Endovenous Laser Treatment , please refer to video clips.

Following each injection, a cotton ball and tape is applied to the injection area, which is to be removed after 48 hours. After the procedure, a leg compression stocking will be put on. For at least 72 hours, the compression stocking must remain on your legs to reduce bruising and reduce the risk of hyperpigmentation (discoloration of the treated area). Patients may experience slight leg cramping within the first two days. But this discomfort is usually not enough to require medication. Itching can also result and can be managed with medication.

The veins will appear worse before they improve. There will be bruising that reduces within a month. Patients will probably not want to wear clothing that shows their legs during this time. Patients are advised to walk often for the first several days after the procedure, but to avoid extended standing or sitting in order to reduce the risk of blood clots. Patients are also required to cease weightlifting, squatting, jogging, and possibly other forms of exercise for 30 days.

Results can vary depending upon individual anatomy, personal care through the healing process and the specific sclerosing agent used.

What are the costs involved?

Prices start from $450* sclerotherapy.

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