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Dr. Patrick Treacy, Medical Director of Ailesbury Clinics issued this statement to Dr. Katy Taylor, Secretariat of the European Coalition to End Animal Experiments (ECEAE) when recently questioned about animal suffering during Botulinum testing

As women became increasingly worried about this new condition, the sale of miracle creams containing caffeine, green tea, theophylline and theobromine from cocoa continues. We look here at devices useful in treating cellulite

Every body type has areas that are predisposed to fat storage and even with rigorous diet and exercise those unwanted bulges often persist. Patented VASER® technology for eliminating unwanted fat, revealing a smooth new shape with fast recovery.

Dr Patrick Treacy has stood out on many issues relating to the South African Government policy towards HIV/AIDS over the years. This was a letter to the Irish Medical Times of September 2009

Dr. Patrick Treacy gave this interview with Fox media in California outside Neverlands Ranch a few days after Michael Jackson died. Michael had been a friend of his over a period of years

The health friendly air division of Allergy Standards Group, an international healthcare testing and certification company based in Dublin has developed a unique 3 step approach to manage the spread of Swine flu (H1N1) within the workplace.

Babington’s Disease is an autosomal dominant vascular dysplasia leading to telangiectases and AV malformations of skin, mucosa, and viscera. Epistaxis and gastrointestinal bleeding are complications. It is known today as Osler-Rendu-Weber disease.

Addison's disease is a rare endocrine or hormonal disorder resulting from primary adrenal insufficiency. The disease is characterized by weight loss, muscle weakness, fatigue, hypotension and increased skin pigmentation.

Breast enhancement herbs, natures way to an improved bustline.

Aging occurs at different rates from individual to individual as well as in each person at any given time. It is related to a combination of loss of bone, fat, collagen and elastin, each of which is directly related to genes and environment.

Aging occurs at different rates from individual to individual as well as in each person at any given time. It is related to a combination of loss of bone, fat, collagen and elastin, each of which is directly related to genes and environment.

The Irish cosmetic surgeon who counted Michael Jackson as a close friend has revealed the star planned to hold a major charity concert in Africa.

Radiofrequency or radiowave surgery is extremely versatile and can be used in many medical specialities including General Surgery, Craniofacial Surgery, Oral Maxillofacial Surgery, Gynaecology and Neurosurgery.

UltraShape is one of the latest non-surgical cosmetic procedures for removal of fat available. Rejuvenate Magazine in conversation with Dr. Patrick Treacy.

Dr. Patrick Treacy explains that BOTOX® acts as an inhibitor, blocking the chemical signals sent from the nerves that control sweating. Sweating then stops because the sweat glands are unable to receive signals from the nerves.

Hyperpigmentation may be caused by sun damage, inflammation, or other skin injuries, including those related to acne vulgaris. People with darker Asian, Mediterranean or African skin tones are also more prone to hyperpigmentation

BOTOX® is approved for excessive underarm sweating when topical agents don’t work.

Lip Augmentation is the procedure which uses synthetic or biological products or surgical restructuring to enhance the lips in many ways

Smartlipo ™ is a laser lipolysis system offering a minimally invasive procedure for the removal of fat. Using a high-powered laser, Smartlipo is a new LaserBodySculpting procedure with less downtime and side-effects than traditional liposuction..

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.

Macrolane is a breast and body-contour filler marketed by Q-Med in the UK since early 2008. It is a less invasive alternative to surgical breast enlargement, offering an increase of one cup size by injections that only take between 30 and 90 minutes

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

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is an endocrine disorder that affects approximately 10% of all women. In this article Dr. Patrick Treacy Medical Director of the Ailesbury Clinics talks to Marie Loftus Editor of Glow Magazine about the condition.

Article about the use of Botox in Migraine headaches originally published in the Irish Medical Times by Sandra Ryan. (Posted in Research and Education on 07 September 2007)

In this article it is reasoned that the fifth plague, which killed all the cattle in Egypt was caused by Bacillus anthracis. The Pharaoh became convinced that their God had spared their cattle and let them go wandering back to the land of Canaan.

Stem cells are the holy grail of modern biology. These root cells can, with proper stimulation, be used to produce virtually any type of cell in the body. Until now, the best source of stem cells has been human embryos.

There are seven serologically distinct toxin types, designated A through G; 3 subtypes of A have been described. The toxin is a two-chain polypeptide with a 100-kDa heavy chain joined by a disulfide bond to a 50-kDa light chain.

Botox is manufactured by Allergan Inc (U.S.) for both therapeutic as well as cosmetic use. Dysport is a therapeutic formulation of the type A toxin, which is licenced for the treatment of focal dystonias and certain cosmetic uses world wide.

Botulinum toxin is a medication and a neurotoxic protein produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum.

Botulinum toxin is a medication and a neurotoxic protein produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. The terms Botox (Cosmetic), Vistabel, Dysport, Myobloc, Neurobloc and Xeomin are trade names

The benefits of BTX-A has been recognised in dermatology for many years and presently includes the treatment of hyperfunctional facial lines, focal hyperhidrosis,as well as paralysis of the anal sphincter in the therapy of anal fissure

Botulinum toxin is a medication and a neurotoxic protein produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. It is sold commercially under the brand names Botox, BTXA, Dysport, Myobloc, Neurobloc and Xeomin. It is available for cosmetic treatment.

Researchers at the University of Newcastle in Australia under the leadership of Professor Darren Shafren believe they have developed a breakthrough in the treatment of malignant melanoma.

The VASER® Lipo System is designed to optimize each phase of the body sculpting procedure, resulting in smooth, predictable contours with minimal surgeon effort and fast patient recovery.

After the Pax Romana, the Roman Empire started to decline. The reasons given are always political and economic or problems with foreigners. In this article Dr Patrick Treacy looks the possible influence of malaria in its eventual decline.

Dr. Patrick Treacy looks at the life of Irish Physician R. J. Graves. He is remembered for Graves Disease, an autoimmune condition characterised by hyperplasia of the thyroid gland, excessive thyroid hormones and increased metabolic rate.

During the past decade, cosmetic surgery has become more popular as thousands go down the nip-and-tuck route. LISA JEWELL from the Irish Independent reports on how to separate fact from fiction ifyou are thinking about going under the knife

The Irish Medicines Board (IMB) recently called for "extreme caution" when using a toxin found in Botox. The IMB made the call in its drug safety newsletter. This interview article with Dr, Patrick Treacy is from the Irish Independent (Jan 15 2008)

Matt Cooper from "The Last Word" on Today FM recently interviewed Dr. Patrick Treacy about the discovery of do-it-yourself Botox kits found on the internet by Which Magazine. The kits were available without a prescription for 95 US dollars (£62).

Hyaluronic acid is found in the synovial joint fluid, the vitreous humour of the eye, the cartilage, blood vessels, extracellular matrix, skin and the umbilical cord. Health Magazine talk to Dr. Patrick Treacy about the product

New developments mean that there are lasers to remove pigmentation and thread veins, radiowaves to zap fatty deposits, and light therapy to renew collagen. These are all designed to get results quickly and discreetly. Saturday December 27 2008

Wikipedia defines beauty as a characteristic of a person, place or object that provides a perceptual experience of pleasure. Cosmetic expert Dr. Patrick Treacy looks at the ‘Golden Ratio’, which has fascinated intellectuals for 2,500 years

Macrolane is a breast and body-contour filler marketed by Q-Med. It has received attention as a less invasive alternative to surgical breast enlargement, offering an increase of one cup size through injections that only take between 30 and 90 minutes