Cosmetic Dermatology & Veins
If the eyes are the windows to our souls, it’s no wonder we want to banish dark dark circles, under-eye bags and mysterious tiny bumps. Our eyes are the first of our features to show signs of tiredness and ageing, but you can help the area look smoother, firmer and brighter. Cosmetic dermatologist Dr Adrian Lim reveal how…
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Quote by Adrian Lim (Women’s Health)While it’s normal to get a bit sweaty, if it interferes with everyday life it could be more serious. “Excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis) is when it disrupts your daily life, like being unable to use a pen or the inability to handle objects as a result of slippery grip”, says Sydney dermatologist Dr Adrian Lim.
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“The bottom line is most products don’t deliver”, Dr Adrian Lim from the college said. “There’s a huge gap between what’s proven to be effective.”…
Expensive creams that claim to turn back the clock do practically nothing and sunscreen is the only anti-ageing product that works, dermatologists say. And consumers are being ripped off when they pay hundreds of dollars for so-called “cosmeceuticals” when a cheap jar of sorbolene is just as effective. “Sunscreen is the No.1 product that can reduce blemishes and signs of ageing – it’s that simple,” Phillip Artemi from the Australasian College of Dermatologists said. “Don’t spend a fortune on products because it’s not going to make a difference. “Why spend $500 when you can spend $5?” The college’s annual meeting has heard that, despite extravagant claims, skincare giants don’t subject their products to scientific trials.
The bottom line is most products don’t deliver,” Dr Adrian Lim from the college said. “There’s a huge gap between what the cosmeceutical companies say and what is proven to be effective.” Washing with a gentle soap-free cleanser once or twice a day and applying sunscreen each day are the basis of a skincare regime dermatologists say.
More so now, than a generation ago, women aged 50 and over, are busier than ever with their careers, family and social lives. Today, we generally maintain better health and may feel fabulous, but our skin can betray how we feel, by losing its glow and developing wrinkles and spots as we age…
What do you need to know before committing to cosmetic surgery? Consultant dermatologist and phlebologist Dr Adrian Lim lists the 10 most important things to consider…
Myth: Don’t cross your legs or you’ll get varicose veins.
Australian College of Phlebology spokesman Dr Adrian Lim says genetics are the main factor and there’s no known way to prevent varicose veins if you’re predisposed…
A 29-year-old woman presents with a mottled facial hyper-pigmentation that started during her pregnancy. She is 12 months post-partum and the appearance has only improved slightly. She has tried many different over-the-counter fading creams with no significant improvement. She is currently on the oral contraceptive pill. How can this woman be helped?…
Treatments for acne scarring have improved dramatically over recent years. A 42-year-old Asian male presents with moderate acne scarring and requests treatment. The scarring is present on the areas of the face that were previously affected by acne, the cheeks, temples and forehead. How can this man be help?…
A 55-year-old man with rosacea presents with facial erythema and telangiectasias. He is perturbed by the flucehd appearance and the perception that he drinks too much. How can this man be helped?…