Dr Colin Helm

Dr Colin Helm is now visiting us here regularly offering non surgical cosmetic medicine services.

Services currently available:

Injectable Botulinum

from $180 - $385 depending on target area on face and dose required.

Dermal Fillers

from $ 795

Profhilo®

$ 795 per treatment

BOTOX® Dysport® and Xeomin ® are the three forms of Injectable Botulinum available in New Zealand. This is a particularly effective treatment for softening and reducing wrinkles such as frown lines on the forehead and brow areas of the face and "crows feet" lines. It does not harm the muscle or nerves but simply blocks the signals from the nerves to the muscles so that the muscle is relaxed and unable to contract properly. The area remains relaxed and the wrinkles are appreciably softened as a result.These treatments are becoming more popular as they offer a simple, low risk and effective option to surgery for reducing facial wrinkles, giving our patients a more relaxed and refreshed appearance.

Carefully selected areas of the face can be gently injected, with minimal discomfort, to relax the targeted muscles that create lines and wrinkles and offer our clients a younger more refreshed appearance and prevent further deepening of these wrinkle lines. These agents have been administered worldwide to many millions of patients with a well established record of safety and efficacy. Medical uses of these products include excessive sweating and blepharospasm (eyelid twitching) ,headaches and tooth grinding as well as for cosmetic indications.

When considering your facial enhancement options, Botulinum treatments are quite affordable and many people are surprised at the relative cost of the treatment compared to other appearance related investments.

Dermal Fillers are soft smooth injectable gels made from a natural sugar complex called hyaluronic acid that is found naturally in our skin, connective tissue and eyes.

As we age we lose volume in the various fat pads of our face which can give rise to a sunken , tired expression. Dermal fillers used with care and attention to the overall harmony of your face and the underlying anatomical structures can offer pleasing natural results in improving cheek definition, lip volume , definition and shape, vertical lip (“barcode”) lines, temples , nasolabial folds between nose and mouth, the corners under the mouth, the chin and jawline.

Profhilo is a relatively new injectable treatment which acts as a skin booster and collagen stimulator and an excellent option for skin that is losing its elasticity and firmness. It integrates with the skin to stimulate both the production of elastin and collagen in the skin improving skin hydration, tone and texture. It is principally used on the face and neck and works well to reduce the typical signs of ageing such as fine lines, hollowing and loose skin. There are two initial treatments spaced one month apart and then top ups are recommended every six months .

For a friendly, confidential and obligation free consultation to find out more and what treatments might be best for you, please phone us on 021 528 662.

BOTOX® is a Prescription Medicine containing 100 units of botulinum toxin type A for injection. It is used for the treatment of frown lines, forehead lines and crow’s feet. It should be administered only by trained medical professionals. Talk to your specialist about the benefits/risks of this procedure in appearance medicine. Cautions: People with defective neuro-muscular transmission disorders, infection at site of injection, glaucoma, pregnancy and lactation. Possible side effects include headaches, pain, burning/stinging, bruising, swelling or redness at the injection site, local muscle weakness including drooping eyelids/eyebrows, swollen eyelids, skin tightness, tingling sensations, itchiness, nausea and flu like symptoms. If you have any side effects or concerns speak to your doctor. You will need to pay for this medicine. Normal Doctors visit fees apply. Note: BOTOX® treatment lasts about four months and after this time further courses of treatment may be necessary. Speak to your specialist about your own situation

Dysport® treatment lasts for about four months and after this time further courses of treatment may be necessary. Discuss with your specialist if Dysport® is right for you. Dysport® is a Prescription Medicine containing 500 units of Clostridium botulinum Type A toxin-haemagglutinin complex for injection. It is used for the treatment of severe frown lines. It should be administered only by trained medical professionals. Talk to your specialist about the benefits/risks of this procedure in appearance medicine. Normal doctors fees apply you will need to pay for this medicine.

Cautions: Presence of infection at sight of injection and glaucoma. Dysport® should only be used with caution under close supervision in patients with subclinical or clinical evidence of marked defective neuro-muscular transmission. Teratology and other reproductive studies have not been preformed and Dysport’s safety in pregnancy and lactation has not been established. Possible side effects include headaches, pain, burning or redness at injection site, local muscle weakness including drooping eye lids, lack of feeling and nausea. If you have side effects or concerns speak to your doctor.

Xeomin® is a Prescription Medicine containing 50, 100 units of incobotulinum Type A, purified Botulinum toxin type A complex for injection. It is used for the treatment of frown lines on the forehead, lateral periorbital lines and horizontal forehead lines in adults. It should be administered only by trained medical professionals. Talk to your specialist about the benefits/risks of this procedure in appearance medicine. Xeomin treatment lasts about four months and further courses of treatment may be necessary. Cautions: people receiving blood thinning medicines, care at the proposed injection sites, pregnancy and lactation. Possible side effects: headache, pain, swelling or infection at injection site, local muscle weakness including drooping eye lids, lack of feeling & nausea.Treatment last for up to 4 months. You will need to pay for this medicine. Discuss with your specialist if Xeomin is right for you. For more information or for a copy of CMI please contact the NZ distributor: NZMS Ltd: 2a Fisher Crescent, Mt Wellington, Auckland, Ph 09 259 4062.

Profhilo®, containing low & high molecular weight hyaluronic acid, is a Class III medical device for the treatment of the face and body for contours redefinition and laxity remodelling where skin laxity is a problem. Profhilo has risks and benefits. Do not use with treatments such a laser resurfacing or medium deep skin-peeling. Caution in people on blood thinning medicines.Do not inject into inflamed areas or intravenously or intramuscularly. Possible side effects: pain and swelling at injection site. Accelagen Pty. Ltd. Whanganui.