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Özel Zen Poliklinik

Why Does Milia Form and How Is It Removed?

Milia are small, white or yellowish, firm and painless cysts, 1-2 millimetres in diameter, that form from the build-up of keratin beneath the uppermost layer of the skin. They are most often seen around the eyes, over the cheekbones, on the forehead and along the sides of the nose; in babies they are quite common […]

What Is Filler Dissolving (Hyaluronidase) and When Is It Used?

Filler dissolving is the procedure in which dermal fillers containing hyaluronic acid are broken down and removed from the tissue by injecting an enzyme called hyaluronidase. It is used in situations such as an overfilled appearance, asymmetry, poorly planned volume, blue-grey discolouration under the eyes (Tyndall effect), palpable hardness, or the rare but urgent situation […]

What Is Preventive Botox? At What Age Should You Start?

Preventive botox is a botulinum toxin treatment applied in low doses before permanent lines settle into the face, in order to delay the folding marks that facial muscles leave on the skin. While classic botox aims to soften existing wrinkles, preventive botox aims to slow the transformation of not-yet-deepened dynamic lines into static wrinkles (those […]

Post-Holiday Skin Repair: A Guide to Renewing Skin After Sun Exposure

After-sun skin repair is a planned care process that aims to rebuild the weakened skin barrier following intense ultraviolet exposure, restore lost moisture, and calm the pigment and inflammation processes that have been triggered. Skin returning from a holiday typically shows dryness, a feeling of tightness, flaky peeling, dullness, redness, more visible pores, fine lines […]