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Dr. Q's Shockwave Therapy

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Extra corporeal Shock wave Therapy treatment (ESWT) is a clinically proven treatment available for patients presenting primarily with chronic tendon disorders. This is a successful second line treatment for patients who fail to respond to appropriate conservative management including physiotherapy.

What does it involve?
Shock wave is a procedure where sound waves of energy are passed through the skin to the injured part of the body using a special device. The shock waves are mechanical and not electric and work by increasing blood flow to the injured area. This accelerates the body’s healing process.The ESWT application lasts about 5 minutes to deliver the shock wave energy and you must attend for 3 sessions over 3 consecutive weeks.
Indications:
Patients must have an on-going tendinopathy or calcification for more than 6 months and have failed at least one course of conservative treatment such as physiotherapy, injection therapy or orthotics. All patients must have had some imaging to confirm diagnosis prior to ESWT.
Contraindications:

• Pregnancy
• Lung tissue in direction of sound fields
• Presence of a Cardiac pacemaker
• Has had a Cortico-Steroid injection in the area in past 3 months
• Over or near bone growth centers until bone growth is complete
• Malignancy is known to be present in or near the treatment area
• Treatment site has open wounds, skin rashes, swollen, inflamed, or infected areas
• Over ischemic tissues in individuals with vascular disease
• Coagulation disorder or taking anticoagulant/antiplatelet medications
• Infection at the treatment site to avoid the risk of spreading
• History of latex allergy or allergy to coupling solution

Conditions:
- Plantar fasciitis
- Achilles Tendinopathy
- Patellar tendinopathy
- Calcific tendonitis
- Greater trochanter pain syndrome
- Tennis elbow

Referral for shockwaveShockwave treatment is predominantly accessed via our Sports and Musculoskeletal medicine Service.  Your GP can refer you to the sports service via the e-Referral system.  You will initially receive a specialist clinical assessment. Shockwave is not considered to be a first-line treatment option.  You must have had some form of imaging and undertaken a course of conservative treatment, such as physiotherapy, prior to receiving shockwave therapy.

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Dr. Q's HIFU Face Lift

HIFU is an advanced non-surgical facial rejuvenation treatment which offers natural real lasting results, without damaging the skin surface!

 Benefits of the HIFU Facelift Treatment

    Stimulates the body’s natural healing process.
    Lifts and tightens eyebrows
    Reduces Wrinkles
    Non-surgical facelifting
    Lifts and firms the chin/jaw area
    Lifts and tighten the cheeks
    Reduces nasolabial folds
    Lifts and tightens the neck area
    No post treatment downtime
    No damage to the surface of the skin

 HIFU (High Intensity Focused Ultrasound) is the next generation in advanced non-surgical facial rejuvenation, providing  deep penetration, real lasting results and no damage to the skin surface! The closest technology available to a true surgical face-lift without surgery.

HIFU is also known as the Ultrasound Facial, Ultherapy or 3D facelift.

 A REAL alternative to needles and surgery

HIFU achieves amazing visible lasting results NATURALLY. Focused ultrasound activates and accelerates the body’s own healing process in the face and neck areas. This stimulates sagging skin to tighten itself and become visibly firmer. It requires no creams, no artificial filler products or toxins. It relies solely on the body’s natural regenerative capacity.              The surface of the skin is not affected, as the treatment targets the deeper muscular layers.

After the treatment, you can simply go about your usual activities. With the advantage of three treatment depths (1.5mm, 3mm and 4.5mm), HIFU has the capability of penetrating to depths only previously possible with surgery.

Shrink Large Pores on Face Permanently

6 Laser Treatments to Shrink Large Pores on Face Permanently

Large pores are a big skin concern. And even if you are trying to hide those large pores with the help of makeup then also it will serve no purpose. It is because large pores emphasize your makeup and thus highlight them more. And if you are suffering from really large and visible pores, then there is seriously very less that you can do. But there are a number of laser treatments available in the market which can help you in case of large pores. Let’s have a look at the following given laser treatments which will help to shrink large pores on face permanently.

 

1. Non-Ablative 1540 or 1440 Laser Treatment:

This involves 3-4 sessions depending on your skin type. Here, the laser goes and penetrates deep into your skin, so that a new collagen production is enhanced and thus, your pores will get disappeared and smaller or it can even get compressed at the same time.

 

2. 2940 Ablative Fractional Laser Resurfacing:

This is a non-ablative treatment which is very much like an actual laser skin peel. Your entire skin will be peeled and it will remain red for some 5-7 days. But this treatment is much gentler when compared to the old CO2 laser resurfacing.

 

3. Fractional Laser Technology:

This is the newest form of laser treatment. Here, new collagen production is boosted so that your larger pores are shrunk and there is new skin production. This has proven to be very successful even with the sensitive and mature skin type.

 

4. AFT Technology:

This is a light device which is perfect and gentle to be used on all skin types. This device deeply penetrates into the skin and helps in the production of new collagen so that your overall skin is much brighter, smooth and refined. Also, pores also eventually shrink down with this technology.

 

5. Pixel Perfect Technology:

Here, the skin goes under a self-exfoliation technology. The old skin which had pore issues goes away or is rather scrubbed away and, in return, you get a new skin which is incredibly soft and is much brighter.

 

6. Clearlift:

This is a US-FDA approved technique which helps in boosting the skin. This is specifically targeted towards skin having pore issues. This induces collagen production into the skin which makes the skin much more elastic and also makes it brighter over time.

So, these were some of the best and extremely effective laser treatments to shrink large pores on your face. Do add if you know some more laser treatments in the comments down below.

Dr Q's HIFU

What is HIFU Skin Treatment

 

High intensity focused ultrasound otherwise known as HIFU, is a treatment to reduce the telltale signs of ageing. This is a non-invasive, painless and innovative alternative to a surgical facelift and is also a good treatment for those who have had surgery and would like to rejuvenate some of the effects.

HIFU delivers precise ultrasound to the correct depths of the skin without damaging the epidermal layer. Muscles are stimulated and new collagen is produced. This treatment uses thermal energy that heats up the tissue, tightens the skin and forms new collagen. HIFU affects the dermis and SMAS; the same layer that is pulled tight during a surgical facelift, but without the pain and scarring.

This procedure is a very effective treatment to lift and tighten a sagging jawline, neck, cheeks and brows. HIFU results can be seen after one treatment, leaving you with a rejuvenated and a much more healthy, youthful appearance.

The results from HIFU continue to improve for up to three to six months after the treatments. You will have a younger, fresher appearance for around 12-24 months, after which time, follow up treatments are recommended to maintain results.

There is no downtime involved with HIFU treatment and it is painless, although some people notice a slight discomfort during the treatment which subsides soon after the procedure. Due to no fillers or other toxins being used, there are usually no side effects. A slight flushing or occasional swelling can sometimes occur, but these are completely normal and these effects subside within an hour or two. It is recommended that a good sunblock is used to look after the skin after treatment.

This is a treatment which is suitable for most people with mild to moderate skin sagging, as it is non-surgical and requires no downtime; allowing people to get back to their daily lives immediately. HIFU is an exciting development in the field of aesthetic medicine due to its long-lasting effects and cost-effectiveness.

HIFU is not a replacement for a surgical procedure, it is an option for those who do not want to go under the knife. It is a good choice for people who have noticed their skin maturing, sagging or just looking looser than it previously did. It is also a good option for somebody who wants to stay ahead of the game and hold back the effects of time or maybe just wants an uplift instead of a facelift. Both men and women between 30 – 50 years old are suitable candidates for this treatment.

Having been used for over 50 years in the medical field, ultrasound has a proven track record and is clinically safe making HIFU one of the skin tightening treatments available.

Lifting, tightening, toning and brightening give the skin a whole new vitality making HIFU one of the most sought-after lifting treatments available today. This procedure can also be combined with laser treatment or fillers. This is a much more cost-effective, safe way to look and feel confident and more youthful than a lot of surgical procedures.