Prof, Dr. Patrick Treacy

As the popularity of soft tissue fillers increases, so do the reports of adverse events. During the COVID-19 pandemic, dermal fillers made headlines as it was reported that some patients who had cosmetic fillers experienced side effects after receiving the COVID-19 vaccines that utilize mRNA technology. The most serious complications are vascular in nature and unfortunately include the possibility of blindness. Although the risk of blindness from fillers is rare, it is critical for injecting… Show more

As the popularity of soft tissue fillers increases, so do the reports of adverse events. During the COVID-19 pandemic, dermal fillers made headlines as it was reported that some patients who had cosmetic fillers experienced side effects after receiving the COVID-19 vaccines that utilize mRNA technology. The most serious complications are vascular in nature and unfortunately include the possibility of blindness. Although the risk of blindness from fillers is rare, it is critical for injecting physicians to have a firm knowledge of the vascular anatomy and to understand key prevention and management strategies. The risk of complication is greater for less experienced practitioners and there needs to be a greater focus on anatomy, injection technique and product-specific variables. Hence, the need for this book. Other reasons exist, including choice of product, improper injection technique resulting in nodule formation, surface irregularities, overcorrection, and asymmetry. As this is an emerging field of medicine, different strategies of correction tend to exist, The authors hope this book may be of value to all the young doctors who are wondering what career path to follow. Show less

The birth and exponential growth of aesthetic medicine has been phenomenal. Recent technical innovation in aesthetic devices and products, coupled with an ever-increasing awareness of physical appearance and a rise in disposable income has boosted the demand for this field of medicine beyond all expectations. Its market size is presently valued at USD 60 billion and is anticipated to continue to expand at a CAGR of 10%.



Now comes a book, written by one of the pioneers of this… Show more

The birth and exponential growth of aesthetic medicine has been phenomenal. Recent technical innovation in aesthetic devices and products, coupled with an ever-increasing awareness of physical appearance and a rise in disposable income has boosted the demand for this field of medicine beyond all expectations. Its market size is presently valued at USD 60 billion and is anticipated to continue to expand at a CAGR of 10%.



Now comes a book, written by one of the pioneers of this field of medicine who started one of the first aesthetic clinics in the world from his apartment in Dublin in 1999. Since then, he has built clinics around the world and won multiple international awards for his own innovations and advanced techniques, including ‘Top Aesthetic Physician in the World’ in 2019. Show less

Dr Patrick Treacy is a gifted writer capturing many themes beautifully within his book. Anyone who has grown up in rural or small town in Ireland will relate to his account of life growing up here. This book takes the reader on fascinating adventures around the world, on the writer’s personal journey of resilience in the face of challenges and also gives insights into medical innovations in ways that are easily understood for those of us without a medical background. Patrick’s story inspires a… Show more

Dr Patrick Treacy is a gifted writer capturing many themes beautifully within his book. Anyone who has grown up in rural or small town in Ireland will relate to his account of life growing up here. This book takes the reader on fascinating adventures around the world, on the writer’s personal journey of resilience in the face of challenges and also gives insights into medical innovations in ways that are easily understood for those of us without a medical background. Patrick’s story inspires a sense of excitement about life’s possibilities & reflects the boundless potential that lies within all of us when we are willing to embrace it. Show less

The periorbital area, consisting of the eyelids and surrounding areas, including the eyebrows, bony eye socket and rims, cheeks, and forehead is also the first area to show signs of ageing. Periorbital ageing involves changes that are multidimensional and multifactorial. Surgical procedures address some aspects of periorbital ageing but leave many elements untreated

This is the story of a boy from a small Irish village who became an adventurer, a humanitarian and a doctor to the stars. Part travelogue, part thriller, part celebrity tell-all, you’ve never read anything quite like it.

Dr. Patrick Treacy explains how the changes experienced during and after pregnancy can lead women to seek aesthetic procedures for a number of issues, including sagging skin, stretch marks, and excess fat

Cancer related cachexia causes devastating structural changes in the face, manifesting mostly as muscle wasting and fat pad atrophy. Most of the restorative research to date has focused on the use of pharmaceutical agents and parenteral nutrition in the restoration of total body mass
rather than being concerned with neocollagenesis and restoration of facial aesthetics.

The use of injectable materials for soft-tissue lip augmentation has been steadily increasing both in Europe and the US over the past decade. In the early part of this century, physicians used an impressive array of augmentation products, choosing mostly between semi-permanent fillers, (collagen/hyaluronic acid derivatives) or the longer-lasting, so-called ‘permanent fillers’ — polymethylmethacrylate microspheres (PMMA), polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), highly purified forms of liquid silicone/hydrogel… Show more

The use of injectable materials for soft-tissue lip augmentation has been steadily increasing both in Europe and the US over the past decade. In the early part of this century, physicians used an impressive array of augmentation products, choosing mostly between semi-permanent fillers, (collagen/hyaluronic acid derivatives) or the longer-lasting, so-called ‘permanent fillers’ — polymethylmethacrylate microspheres (PMMA), polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), highly purified forms of liquid silicone/hydrogel polymers such as Bio-Alcamid Show less

Patrick Treacy discusses the factors to consider to avoid adverse events after the use of a dermal filler as well as the best methods of treating complications, including steroids and hyaluronidase

Randomised splitface study of two fractionalised resurfacing lasers to treat photoageing.
Pages 52-61 ❚ October 2013 | prime-journal.com
Results: Over 7 months, 23 subjects were randomised into a split-face study to compare the effects of two different fractionalised lasers on photoageing. Histological results initially showed that both lasers had a similar depth of penetration, but a greater thermal penetration effect was noted with the ActiveFx compared with the SmartXide with… Show more

Randomised splitface study of two fractionalised resurfacing lasers to treat photoageing.
Pages 52-61 ❚ October 2013 | prime-journal.com
Results: Over 7 months, 23 subjects were randomised into a split-face study to compare the effects of two different fractionalised lasers on photoageing. Histological results initially showed that both lasers had a similar depth of penetration, but a greater thermal penetration effect was noted with the ActiveFx compared with the SmartXide with consequential formation of increased neocollagenesis. Show less

There is growing evidence that botulinum toxin injection to the glabellar region may be an effective, safe, and sustainable intervention in the treatment of depression. the reason for this has not yet been fully evaluated, but we must consider the concept that the facial musculature not only Expresses, but also regulates, mood states. owing to the longer intervals between treatments, it may also be an economic option, and the safety and tolerability record of botulinum toxin injections to the… Show more

There is growing evidence that botulinum toxin injection to the glabellar region may be an effective, safe, and sustainable intervention in the treatment of depression. the reason for this has not yet been fully evaluated, but we must consider the concept that the facial musculature not only Expresses, but also regulates, mood states. owing to the longer intervals between treatments, it may also be an economic option, and the safety and tolerability record of botulinum toxin injections to the glabellar region is excellent Show less

This paper by Dr. Patrick Treacy Medical Director Ailesbury Clinics Ltd. sought to establish the efficacy and safety profile the dermal filler, calcium hydroxylapatite filler in the treatment of atrophic acne scars. Forty two subjects with differing degrees of atrophic acne scars were treated with this filler over an eighteen month period and the results are published below

This article examines the possibility of combining five established therapies in an attempt to address these deficits. The facial rejuvenating therapies include microneedling, low-dose UltraPulse laser, PRP growth factors, Omnilux 633 nm light, and neurotoxins. The technique is called the DUBLiN facelift as an acronym of the procedures involved: Dermaroller, UltraPulse laser, Blood growth factors, Light (near-red 633 nm), and Neurotoxin.

Treacy P.; Goldberg D., Use of Phosphatidylcholine for the correction of lower lid bulging due to prominent fat pads, Journal of Cosm Laser Ther., Sept 2006

Treacy P.; Goldberg D., Use of a BioPolymer Filler for Facial Lipodystrophy in HIV-Positive patients undergoing treatment with Anti Retro Viral Drugs

Introduces needles to remove small skin blood vessels by thermocoagulation effect. The procedure involves the passage of radio waves into the vessels of the epidermis or dermis to perform their removal . Different types of electrodes are used depending on the type of vessel or lesion, e.g. fine needle for incision and blood vessels, wire loop for intradermal nevi, scalpel blade etc.

In Rochester, Minnesota, 107 incidence cases of cutaneous malignant melanoma (in 46 male and 61 female patients) were diagnosed during the years 1950 through 1985. Overall crude incidence rates were 6.0 and 6.6 per 100,000 males and females, respectively. Evaluation of trends in 9-year periods showed that the rates increased from 3.2 to 8.9 for males (P = 0.015) and from 4.4 to 11.7 for females (P less than 0.001). Age-specific rates suggested that the highest incidence occurs in the age-groups… Show more

In Rochester, Minnesota, 107 incidence cases of cutaneous malignant melanoma (in 46 male and 61 female patients) were diagnosed during the years 1950 through 1985. Overall crude incidence rates were 6.0 and 6.6 per 100,000 males and females, respectively. Evaluation of trends in 9-year periods showed that the rates increased from 3.2 to 8.9 for males (P = 0.015) and from 4.4 to 11.7 for females (P less than 0.001). Age-specific rates suggested that the highest incidence occurs in the age-groups 50 to 59 years and 70 years or older for males and 40 to 49 years and 70 years or older for females. Lesions were most common in the head and neck area among males (P = 0.044) and on the lower extremities among females (P = 0.018). The most frequent histologic type was superficial spreading melanoma (61%). Five-year survival was diminished overall for patients with cutaneous malignant melanoma--0.72 in comparison with 0.88 expected for the general population. Statistically significant risk factors for survival were depth of invasion of the lesion (Clark level), thickness of the lesion, histologic type, and age of the patient. Show less