Photo rejuvenation with any or all of our lasers (aura laser, revlite laser, isolaz, plasma portrait, and fractional laser) works in synergy to produce the best results.

We often also combine the lasers with other cosmetic procedures for rejuvenation such as fillers, muscle relaxant injections, suture lift, and other cosmetic surgery. Liposuculpture can help shape the face around the neck and jowls but rejuvenation tightens the skin. After a suture lift the best and longest results occur if rejuvenation therapy strats to help tighten the collagen whilst  the skin is lifted.

A number of our beauty cosmetic procedures in our Med Day Spa such as microdermabrasion, airgent, and peels often also complement laser rejuvenation.

It works because the laser light passes through the skin until it hits its target which is the blood in the vessels for the aura laser and the water in the deep dermis for the other lasers.

The laser delivers energy into the deep dermis where the fibroblasts (which make collagen) live creating heat.

This heat tricks the fibroblasts into making new collagen.

The process of new collagen formation takes 6-8weeks and then it crosslinks with the elastin over months.

This is why we say the improvement takes a few months to occur and continues to improve for 6-12mths.

Each time creates a difference but multiple cosmetic procedures for laser rejuvenation usually approx 1mth apart are needed.

There is risk of crust or scab with the laser rejuvenation especially if tan or fake tan or sunscreen or makeup on so come in with clean face and avoid sun.

We recommend 4-6 laser rejuvenation cosmetic procedures and over the years as we cont to age some maintenance laser rejuvenation cosmetic procedures as well.

Pigmentation is a common issue for our beauty therapists in our new Medi Day Spa.

And the good news is that in most cases either our beauty therapists or our nurse and doctors can really help.

If the pigmentation is mostly freckles and lentigines, then our laser treatments are your best bet. We have laser treatments which target this pigmentation and crusts it and it just falls off after a few days. And you can still cover up with makeup so no real downtime.

Alternatively our beauty therapists can use peels and microdermabrasion cosmetic procedures in our Medi day spa which makes your skin feel wonderful as well.

When your pigmentation is chloasma it often has a hormonal component to it and we would begin with glycolic peels and hydroquinone. We have a 6% hydroquinone concentrated solution which we use as our depigmenting lotion. After a few of these we can also use our laser if it is needed.

If you have pigmentation you want to treat, come and see our beauty therapists in our Medi day spa or alternatively book in to see Dr Lanzer.

Microdermabrasion and peels are available in Malvern, GlenWaverly, Bentleigh, Ballarat, Werribee and Geelong.

Aura laser is one of our classic lasers. We have been using it in one of its forms for over 13years. We think it is still the best laser for treating blood vessels and spider angioma. It is also a great laser for background redness and flushing, red and purple birthmarks like haemangiomas and port wine stains. And we use this laser for removing and lightening pigmented marks like freckles lentigines and chloasma.

The Aura laser is also used for a cosmetic procedure called photo rejuvenation. Photo rejuvenation is where we use the laser light to heat up the deep dermis where the fibroblasts live and then the fibroblast cells start to make new collagen which then crosslinks with elastin and plumps up and smooths the skin hence rejuvenation making the skin look as it was when you were younger.

But the best bit about the Aura laser is not just how effective this laser is, but that the laser has almost no downtime especially for rejuvenation. So it really is a walk in walk out laser treatment or cosmetic procedure in the case of photo rejuvenation.

An ideal person for aura may have some veins and pigmented spots also that get removed.

Fillers are a great cosmetic procedure for rejuvenation, softening lines scars and depressions, enhancing lips, cheek bones and eyebrows and replacing lost volume in the face which often shows up as sagging skin or jowles or nasolabial cheek folds.

Hyaluronic acid filler works like medical grade clear poly filler lifting out and filling lines depressions and scars. Also used for volumising face and often place across lines as a scaffold to reduce ongoing folding of the skin.

Our hyaluronic acid fillers are bioidentical across all species so allergy is extremely rare and we have never seen any so no testing is required.

This hyaluronic acid is identical to the molecule sitting within the 3 dimensional crosslinking of collagen and elastin in our skin and holds water giving our skin its full feel (both soft and firm).

So because it is hydrophilic and holds water it can lead to some initial swelling, which settles in a day or two.

Other risks include bruising from the needle (not the product), irregular or uneven filling which can be fixed, cold sores if you are prone to get them, and even rarer risk of infection or granuloma.

As hyaluronic acid fillers are acidic, they do sting when the filler is injected and usually local anaestheic is required.

It is not permanent and does need to be redone.

How long a filler lasts depends on which filler is used. Other factors such as position (less for lips and longer tear troughs and acne scars),

movement (so lasts less in lips of smokers), metabolism ( athletes and dancers break it up quicker) also determine when the filler needs to be redone.

Muscle relaxants aren’t just for wrinkles , we also use these for non cosmetic procedures such as hyperhidrosis (or excessive sweating usually in the underarms palms or soles).

And we also treat some patients for headaches. Although headache is an accepted side effect for a small number of people from the muscle relaxant for frowns, many more of our patients tell us that as the tension goes from their forehead so do their migraines and headaches.

Also we can reduce the bulk of our masseter muscle which we use for chewing or clenching our jaw and can lead to TMJ or jaw pain or teeth grinding. Reducing this muscle with our muscle relaxants for these indication is not a cosmetic procedure but some women with large masseter muscle bulk have a square jaw and we can soften their jaw line to a more feminine straighter line by using the muscle relaxant in this case as a cosmetic procedure.

But most people still want their cosmetic procedure muscle relaxant for reducing wrinkles and browlifts and stopping their frown and crows feet. Also some use it for reducing the DAO muscle which turn down the corner of the mouth and or contributes to marionettes lines.

We can even use our muscle relaxant injections to reduce the neck strap muscles and this also lifts the face.

Again we usually combine this cosmetic procedure with other cosmetic procedures for rejuvenation such as laser, filler, suture lift, neck liposuction, and also some of our beauty treatments in our new Medi Day Spa.

Dr Lanzer often finds that muscle relaxants immediately after an erbium face resurfacing enhances the result and the length of the result.

As has been typical in the field of cosmetic surgery and cosmetic medicine
there has been further significant developments again during this year.

The most exciting new approach in surgery has surely been the Hi Def
Liposculpture method where I am able to produce the “six pack” look in men
and the sexy groove on the outside of the stomach in women. I learnt this
method with an exclusive group who travelled from America for a hand on
meeting in Japan and since have done hundreds of cases. This new
breakthrough was feature on two occasions on the Today Tonight program on Channel 7.

The Vaser, third generation ultrasound machine is combined with our
liposuction to help soften fat and tighten skin. Man boobs and large
stomachs do particularly well.

We are proud to announce the opening of our new MediDay Spas located in
Malvern, Glen Waverley, Bentleigh, Ballarat, Werribee and Geelong. The
approach is to combine the latest medical technology and advances with the most update beauty therapy treatments. This is ideal for face rejuvenation, pore cleansing, removal of face pigmentation and spots, body fat and cellulite and general relaxation therapies. I was featured this year on
Today Tonight regarding the non invasive treatments, especially in younger
patients.

New non surgical treatments include:

 A new breakthrough has been our first laser for acne and deep pore
cleansing- the Isolaz. Its new and unique suction simultaneous with the
laser extrudes the bacteria and sebum. When combined with the Profusion
creams it is also very effective as an antiaging device on the underlying
collagen. This therapy was filmed by A Current Affairs of Channel 9.

The Velashape is the latest body smoothing treatment that combines
radiofrequency, infrared and deep rolling massage. It is very helpful after
liposculpture and also for cellulite and fat reshaping together with the
Ultrashape.

The Vibrasauna also helps with weight loss and cellulite and is a great
relaxation.

Our expert beauticians also offer relaxing massages, Danna Enzyme facials
and body wraps.

The new Voluma injection gives shape and youthfulness to the cheeks and last about 18 months.

This year The Today Tonight program also interviewed me with three most
interesting sisters. The eldest had done so well with the cosmetic surgery
makeover so her two sisters decided to follow her. The program showed their great results and also how they interacted.

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Wishing you all good health,

Dr Daniel Lanzer

Cellulite is a skin condition caused by enlarged fat cells that become trapped in an inflexible network of fibrous septae located in the hypodermis. Women more often suffer from cellulite because their subcutaneous fat layer is separated by thin vertical columns in contrast to the crisscross network that is found in men. In women with cellulite, these columns contain enlarged cells, and their design allows herniation to be more visible on the skin’s surface .

Cellulite appears when fat cells just under the skin swell or enlarge and the once flexible collagen bands become rigid and firm and no longer stretch properly. This cell structure change is what causes the dimpled
skin known as cellulite.

Contrary to popular belief, the formation of cellulite does not result from poor diet, lack of exercise or increased body fat; cellulite can be apparent on very lean and toned females as well. Instead, several genetic and physical factors contribute to the formation of cellulite.

These include:

Hormonal Factors – Hormones, not exercise or diet, primarily regulate fat storage and metabolism in the subcutaneous fat layer.
Vascular Changes – Increased deposition of GAGs (glycosaminoglycans) exerts pressure on the capillary walls, which leads to vessel permeability and excess fluid in the dermis, adipocytes and lobes of the fibrous septae. The ensuing edema results in vascular compression, decreased venous return and less oxygenation of the tissue in the fibrous septae.
Connective Tissue Changes – When the fibrous septae housing the enlarged fat cells becomes stiff and cannot stretch, herniation of subcutaneous fat cells extrudes into the dermis, causing bumps and dimpling.
Studies show that 85-98% of post-pubertal women suffer from some degree of cellulite. However, with the lack of proven treatments available, many practitioners and patients are looking for a solution they can trust and believe in. SmoothShapes® employs a scientific approach to the cellulite dilemma. 

There are many different approaches to cellulite. Our Mediday spa team offers a combination of enzyme creams and wraps and the new velashape combined therapy. Dr Lanzer finds that often the cellulite is improved with liposculpture as it thins the deep fatty layer and breaks up some of the tightened fibrous bands. Nevertheless there is no gaurentte that liposculpture can remove cellulite and therefore he preffers to perform liposculpture for unwanted fat and have the skin result as a possible bonus!

New Medi-Day Spa Locations:

Dr Lanzer has opened a few new Medi Day spa locations that hopefully make coming for treatment easier.Please call for a free consultation and cosmetic makeup makeover or try one of our new therapies at a reduced price.
Our new  Medi Day Spas are located at:

              30-32 Glenferrie Rd Malvern

              258 Springvale Rd Glen Waverley

              445 South Road Bentleigh

              202A Stuart St Ballarat

              14 Watton St Werribee

              Unchanged at Geelong (selected treatments)

All appointments can be made on (03) 9500 8888

Dr Lanzer wrote this week:

Sagging upper eyelids are common as we age and they can cause a “tired” appearance. Likewise a collection of fat in the lower lids can cause a permanent dark shadow that also gives the impression of ageing and tiredness. The co2 laser, introduced by a dermatologist more than 15 years ago, can be used to enhance the eyelid appearance. The result is natural and creates a youthful result.

If you stand in front of the mirror and push the skin towards your ear, you can instantly see what the skin suture lift procedure can do for your face.

The suture lift involves using sutures alone under the outer cheek skin, near the ears, to lift the drooping cheeks. There is no excision surgery of loose skin. The procedure is performed through a small incision behind the ear, where the suture is fixed to the ear cartilage.

Liposuction remains one of the most popular cosmetic procedures. It is a relatively safe method for reshaping such areas as the outer thighs, hips, and stomach in women. Men often use liposuction to remove embarrassing “man boobs” on unwanted fat on their flanks and stomach.

During the procedure the unwanted fat is expanded with a watery solution that is then removed through “key holes”. Most areas of the body can be treated including the arms, ankles, inner thighs, back and knees. Mega-liposuction is ideal for patients weighing between 80kg and 130 kg. It is often performed in two stages with a total of 10 litres of fat removed. Most areas of the body are treatable.

Liposuction can also be used to reduce breast size. Through two tiny nicks dermatologists can remove between 400ml and 2 litres of fat from a woman’s heavy breasts. Women of all ages undergo the procedure and they can return to normal duties in a few days.

BREAKOUT

Dr Daniel Lanzer is recognised as a specialist and a pioneer many of these significant breakthroughs.

He enjoys a reputation based on trust and experience and has performed more than 10,000 liposuction procedures.

Recently Dr Lanzer appeared on Channel 7’s Today Tonight to explain the Vaser Hi Def Liposculpture treatment.

Dr Lanzer also offers liposuction, skin sutures, eyelid rejuvenation and many other breakthrough cosmetic procedures.

On a previous Today Tonight program Dr Lanzer explained the latest methods in liposuction.

He explained that not all liposuction methods are the same and tumescent liposuction has been shown to be the safest. He said around five litres of fat can be removed in an hour-long procedure and results are dramatic.

It can be just the psychological boost that patients need to change their life and lifestyle.

Dr Lanzer has been featured more than 50 times in the media both on TV and magazines. A Current Affair, Good Medicine and The Women’s Day have all featured Dr Lanzer’s world pioneering methods of breast reduction.

And A Current Affair featured Dr Lanzer as the first doctor in Australia to use the permanent facial filler called Aquamid.

Dr Lanzer operates in his new warn and friendly state-of-the-art day surgery centre in Malvern. Free consultations are also available in his centres in Glen Waverley, Ballarat, Geelong and Werribee. Ph: 9500 8888 or visit www.drlanzer.com