Creating a multi-modality treatment plan can provide many benefits to patients and practitioners alike. When considering a treatment plan for a patient, it may be helpful to use a combination of treatments to get the best results, rather than attempting to treat an area with one modality. In this article, I will discuss a case where I applied a combination approach to improve signs of ageing.
A 71-year-old female presented to my clinic wanting to look younger, fresher, improve her skin condition and reduce pigmentation and age spots. She had never had any previous aesthetic treatments. At the initial consultation, I asked the patient what concerned her the most when she looks in the mirror, but also what she likes about her face. I feel it is important to focus on the positives and not just the negatives, as these may be areas I can further enhance should the patient wish to.
Upon examination, I noted that the patient had volume loss in her mid-face giving a flattened and tired appearance, and her skin quality looked dehydrated and dull. She also had pigmentation around…
