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Trichloroacetic acid (TCA) is used as an intermediate to deep peeling agent in concentrations ranging from 20-50%. Depth of penetration is increased as concentration increases, with 50% TCA penetrating into the reticular dermis.

A chemical peel is a body treatment technique used to improve and smooth the texture of the facial skin using a chemical solution that causes the dead skin to slough off and eventually peel off. The regenerated skin is smoother and less wrinkled

Have you ever looked in the mirror and pulled up your cheeks or the skin above your eyebrows to a higher position and wished it would stay there? Now there is a simple new technique that makes it possible.

Sclerotherapy is a procedure used to treat blood vessels or blood vessel malformations (vascular malformations) and also those of the lymphatic system. A medicine is injected into the vessels, which makes them shrink

The Polaris-Laser Lift, using Polaris & Aurora from Syneron. PolarisLifts, are performed in our office, on an outpatient basis, to gently smooth fine lines and wrinkles without surgery, so you can resume normal activities immediately.

There are several different types of laser methods used by Ailesbury, including the new Aurora IPL Laser recently seen on TV3-Ireland AM: This laser is often effective for blonde or grey hair whereas the Quantum IPL is used for darker hair.

ActiveFX is the latest advance worldwide in the treatment of aging skin. It is possibly the most advanced fractional CO2 laser procedure available today and can be performed in a single treatment with minimal patient downtime of about 4 to 5 days.

PPx therapy is the first FDA approved painless treatment for skin rejuvenation, permanent hair reduction and acne treatment. It also requires no pre-treatment anaesthetics or gels.

Injection lipolysis is a semi-controversial cosmetic procedure in which drug mixtures are injected into patients with the goal of breaking down fat. This novel practice, uses drugs based on phosphatidylcholine and deoxycholate (PCDC).

Excessive UV-radiation from the sun is the leading cause of skin cancers. Sunscreen is widely agreed to prevent sunburn, although it may not protect against malignant melanoma. Reprint of an original article from the Irish Independent in 2004