Cosmetic Procedures with Dr. Taby Malik

A few tiny injections of Botox cosmetic/disport relax the overactive muscles and soften these vertical lines. Injection in other areas improves the appearance of facial lines.

The solution is injected with a tiny needle into the muscle.

You should see the benefits develop over the next 2-14 days. A decreased appearance of frowning or creasing of other lines will be the result of this treatment.

The most common side effects are headache, redness and/or mild swelling at the injection site, temporary eyelid droop and nausea. Additionally, slight temporary bruising may occur at the injection site.

• Lips
• Cheeks
• Chin
• Nasolabial folds
• Jaw line
• Mouth corners

Dermal fillers sometimes called soft tissue fillers, are substances designed to be injected beneath the surface of the skin to add volume and fullness

Dermal fillers contain certain ingredients like hyaluronic acid which will plump desired areas of the face that have lost volume due to aging. Each ingredient is designed to treat different signs of aging or other cosmetic issues.

Results will be seen instantly however mild swelling may occur. Full results should be seen in 1 week and last between 6 months to 2 years.

Your Dr will begin by examining the area, during this time. Desired results and expectations can be discussed. You will be advised of expected outcomes and given an opportunity to discuss any concerns you may have or any potential side effects.

For your procedure, a topical anesthetic will be applied to numb the area. Once completely numbed, Dr Malik will map out where the filler will be injected. A mild sting may be felt during injections and an icepack will be supplied upon request to further numb the area.

This procedure usually lasts between 45 minutes to 1hr.

Lipodissolve Fat Lipolysis is a non surgical injection therapy that removes fatty deposits that are resistant to diet or exercise. It is not a method of weight loss but rather a treatment for body sculpting or contouring. Many people have a healthy lifestyle and exercise regularly but have soft fat in areas that are impossible to target for example, the neck area under the chin.

Lipodissolve Fat Lipolysis is a non surgical injection therapy. PPC (Phosphatidylcholine– a liquid lecithin product produced from soy beans) is used to inject the superficial fat layer. This substance causes the fat cell walls to dissolve, the fat is then eliminated by the body’s metabolic process. By reducing the number of fat cells in the area the amount of fat stored in the area is reduced.

The needles used are very fine so as to minimize discomfort. Immediately after the injection the area becomes warm, red and an uncomfortable prickling sensation is experienced. The level of discomfort can range from mild to intense depending on each individual’s response. This ache can last for minutes or a few hours. Swelling begins almost immediately after the treatment and is a normal response. Tenderness, swelling and a general numbness in the area can last a few days. Some bruising can also occur. All of these are normal responses following this procedure. Complicated pre- or post-treatment is unnecessary and the ability to work is not impaired. Clients can return to their daily duties after treatment, without the need of special clothing or apparatus.

The number of treatments depends on your body’s individual response to the treatment, generally, 2-4 treatments at 6-8 week intervals are ideal. Results are not immediate but are evident after 10 weeks. Many patients have confirmed that the slower rate of change they experience is positive as they are not confronted with the psychological effects of abrupt change in their physical appearance.

Lipodissolve Fat Lipolysis is NOT suitable for:
• those allergic to B group vitamins or soy beans
• diabetics
• those on warfarin
• pregnant or breastfeeding
• those with poor liver function
• certain auto-immune diseases such as dermatomyositis scleroderma,SLE

• Marionette lines
• Under the chin
• Cheeks
• Neck
• Tear troughs
• Nasolabial folds

Mono threads are small, smooth threads. They are not used to give lift by pulling therefore do not have any barbs or cogs.

They are small, smooth, flexible threads that are inserted between your skin. In the months after your procedure, the threads will start to dissolve and will stimulate the growth of collagen. The new collagen will leave you with firmer and thicker skin reducing the lines of fine, lines, wrinkles and dimples.

Your Dr will begin by examining the area, during this time desired results and expectations can be discussed.

For the procedure it is asked that you arrive free of makeup when possible. A topical numbing cream will be applied for half an hour before the insertion. The threads will be inserted via a cannula superficially in your skin.

Due to the threads being inserted superficially, there is a lessened risk of infection or nerve damage. If you have any immune dysfunction, high infection risk or history of keloid scarring, we do not recommend this treatment.

All treatments will require a consultation to discuss options with Dr Tabinda before the procedure can take place.

Treatments can reduce a scar’s size or appearance, but the scar will never completely go away. Some treatments prevent a scar from forming as a wound heals. Scar treatments include:

Micro needling helps to regrow collagen and elastin within the scar. Promotes healing. As the name suggests, microneedling uses fine needles that prick your skin. During the skin-pricking process, your skin produces more collagen in an effort to heal the small wounds from the needles.The theory is that new collagen that’s formed will help smooth out your skin’s appearance, helping to fill in fine lines, wrinkles, and scars. To that end, skin needling may be used for:

• Burn scars
• Acne scars
• <Melasma
• Sun damage
• Stretch marks
• Sagging skin
• Large pores
• Hair loss

Dr Taby injects medication directly into the scar, making it smaller and flatter. Corticosteroid injections can reduce the size of keloid scars.

Platelet rich plasma (PRP) treatment is a procedure for correcting a number of skin conditions, including acne scarring, by using the healing properties of a patient’s own blood

A common acne scar treatment, dermabrasion removes the top layer of skin by gently “sanding” the skin. The procedure softens and smooths the skin and can improve the appearance of scars.

An elastic bandage, dressing or stocking puts pressure on a wound during the healing process. The pressure prevents a scar from forming or decreases its size. Massage therapy can also help break up scar tissue and allow it to remodel.

Several types of laser and light treatments can make scars (including acne scars) less noticeable.