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Saturday, 21 October 2017 17:36

Sfumato – Face Rejuvenation Technique

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Leonardo Da Vinci and the "Sfumato" technique

Without doubt, Leonardo Da Vinci, was a remarkable painter. One of the techniques he established was the "Sfumato". The word Sfumato comes from the Italian word sfumare meaning "like smoke" or "to evaporate like smoke".
His secret was of course part of his overall painting technique. He used to place very thin layers of colour (1-2 micrometers) one on top of the other (Glaze technique) never exceeding 30-40 micrometers in total thickness. This is how he managed to produce the hazy effect on faces and landscapes.
With this technique he managed a soft transition from light to dark areas of the face. This is how he smoothed out the outline, making subtle gradations from one area of the face to another in the manner of smoke. He thus managed to give a magnificent vividness to the faces he drew.
The "Sfumato" technique is now applied in cosmetic surgery. What Da Vinci did on the faces he painted, we now do underneath the skin.

What exactly does "Sfumato" involve?

The "Sfumato" technique refers to the way we use hyaluronic acid and Botox/ Dysport to achieve the same effect that Da Vinci produced on his paintings: a face free from intense contrast between dark and light areas.

In other words?

Say that we are dealing with a very deep nasolabial fold. Until now, we used to inject hyaluronic acid into the wrinkle up to one level and towards one dimension only, while the hyaluronic acid would be of a specific type.

What do we do now?

We first place a thicker type of hyaluronic fluid along the wrinkle. We then inject another type of hyaluronic acid which is more easily moulded and more liquid.

We then inject a minimum dose of Botox/Dysport on the upper part of the wrinkle to relax it on this particular area. When targeting the deepest area, we may inject hyaluronic acid in three different levels.

This way the final result is free from intense shadows and we achieve a smooth transition from the cheek to the nasolabial fold and from there to the mouth. No contrasts or shadows can be seen. Moreover, because we have placed the easily moulded hyaluronic acid on the top layer, the massage and smoothing-out process will be easier than if we had used a thicker type of hyaluronic acid.
The result is more natural, and the face gains more vividness.

Can you show us some examples?

Nasomalar folds

Παραδείγματα τεχνικής sfumato 3b

Smoker’s lines

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Glabella

Παραδείγματα τεχνικής sfumato Παραδείγματα τεχνικής sfumato

Chin

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Correction of mouth angle – Smoker’s line – Minor lip enhancement 18a 18b

Conclusion

"Sfumato" is a new, revolutionary method of using hyaluronic acid and Botox/ Dysport for non-invasive face rejuvenation.
What makes this technique unique?

  1. The successive layers of hyaluronic acid onto the wrinkles
  2. The various types of hyaluronic acid used.
  3. The effort in making the top layer of hyaluronic acid thinner and easily moulded (i.e. the layer that is exactly underneath the skin).
  4. The use of Botox/ Dysport in areas previously considered to be forbidden.

Warning: This technique must only be used by very experienced Plastic Surgeons.

Saturday, 21 October 2017 16:13

Botox

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Γενικές πληροφορίες για το Botox

Τι είναι το Βοtοx ή Dysport ή αλλαντοική τοξίνη Α;

Η Αλλαντική τοξίνη τύπου Α είναι μία πρωτεΐνη, η οποία παράγεται από το κλωστηρίδιο Botulinum και έχει γίνει γνωστή στον κόσμο, ως BOTOX. Eίναι αναμφισβήτητα ό,τι καλύτερο διαθέτει σήμερα η πλαστική χειρουργική για την εξαφάνιση των ρυτίδων στο πρόσωπο. Κυκλοφορεί σε δύο (2 ) συσκευασίες: σαν Botox (Allergan) και σαν Dysport (Ipsen).

Είναι δημοφιλής θεραπεία;

Το 2009 πραγματοποιήθηκαν 10 εκατομμύρια Botox/Dysport.

Πως δρα το Botox/ Dysport;

Η πρωτεΐνη του Botox-Dysport ηρεμεί-χαλαρώνει συγκεκριμένους μύες του προσώπου, με αποτέλεσμα, λόγω της μη σύσπασής των, να εξαλείφονται οι ρυτίδες του προσώπου.

Ποιες ρυτίδες εξαλείφονται;

Οι πιο συνηθισμένες ρυτίδες, οι οποίες εξαλείφονται, είναι:

1. το πόδι της χήνας ή οι ρυτίδες γύρω από τα μάτια
2. οι ρυτίδες στο μέτωπο
3. οι ρυτίδες ανάμεσα στα φρύδια
4. 4οι κάθετες ρυτίδες στο στόμα και κυρίως στο άνω χείλος (ρυτίδες του καπνιστή).

Το Botox-Dysport έχει δράση όχι μόνο στις λεπτές αλλά και στις πιο βαθιές ρυτίδες του προσώπου.

Πότε χρησιμοποιήθηκε πρώτη φορά

Η ίδια πρωτεΐνη χρησιμοποιήθηκε αρχικώς για να θεραπεύσει σε μικρά παιδιά το ραιβόκρανο καθώς επίσης και προβλήματα στραβισμού. Στην αισθητική εφαρμόσθηκε για πρώτη φορά στις αρχές του 1990 και από τότε αποτελεί το πιο δημοφιλές και το πιο αποτελεσματικό μέτρο για την καταπολέμηση των ρυτίδων στο πρόσωπο. Η πρωτεΐνη αυτή όχι μόνο εξαλείφει τις ρυτίδες αλλά αποτελεί και μέσο προστασίας για την μη εμφάνιση στο μέλλον.
Ποιος είναι ο χρόνος ανάνηψης;
Το Botox/Dysport δεν έχει χρόνο ανάνηψης. Μετά τη θεραπεία μπορείτε να βγείτε έξω ή να πάτε στη δουλειά σας.

Είναι η θεραπεία αυτή κατάλληλη για μένα;

Η θεραπεία αυτή είναι κατάλληλη για όλους τους ανθρώπους που προβληματίζονται με τις ρυτίδες γύρω από τα μάτια, τις ρυτίδες στο μέτωπο καθώς και τις ρυτίδες ανάμεσα στα φρύδια και θέλουν να δείχνουν πιο νέοι και πιο ξεκούραστοι.

Θα αλλάξει η έκφραση μου ή θα παραμορφωθώ;

Η θεραπεία με το Botox/Dysport χαλαρώνει  συγκεκριμένους μύες  του προσώπου. Όλοι οι άλλοι μύες λειτουργούν κανονικά. Έτσι δεν επηρεάζεται στο παραμικρό η έκφραση στο πρόσωπό μας. Προσοχή όμως, όσο απλό κι αν ακούγεται, η θεραπεία θα πρέπει να γίνεται μόνο από γιατρούς, οι οποίοι έχουν την κατάλληλη εκπαίδευση και άριστη γνώμη της ανατομίας του προσώπου.

Πως θα δείχνω μετά το Botox/Dysport;

Πιο ξεκούραστος, πιο δροσερός και  με καλύτερη ποιότητα δέρματος.

Υπάρχει πρόληψη των ρυτίδων με Botox/Dysport;

Η καλύτερη ιδέα δεν είναι να θεραπεύεις αλλά να προλαβαίνεις το σχηματισμό των ρυτίδων. Φυσικά αυτό είναι ένα από τα δυνατά σημεία του Botox-Dysport.

Με ποια άλλη θεραπεία μπορεί να συνδυαστεί;

Το Botox/Dysport μπορεί να συνδυαστεί  μ’ ένα μεγάλο αριθμό θεραπειών, όπως μικροδερμοαπόξεση, μεσοθεραπεία, υαλουρονικο οξύ και φυσικά με χειρουργεία.

Μπορεί το  Botox/Dysport να αντικαταστήσει τις χειρουργικές επεμβάσεις;

Το Botox/Dysport ενεργεί συμπληρωματικά και δεν μπορεί να αντικαταστήσει τις χειρουργικές επεμβάσεις.

Πριν από τη θεραπεία

Πριν από τη θεραπεία θα έχετε μία εκτεταμένη συζήτηση με τον γιατρό για το τί σημαίνει Botox/Dysport και αν υπάρχουν προβλήματα ή επιπτώσεις στη υγεία.

Η θεραπεία

Κατά την διάρκεια της θεραπείας η πρωτεΐνη εγχύεται κατευθείαν στους συγκεκριμένους μύες του προσώπου με αποτέλεσμα μετά από 3-5 ημέρες να είμαστε έτοιμοι να δούμε τα πρώτα αποτελέσματα της θεραπείας. Επειδή χρησιμοποιείται μία πολύ μικρή βελόνη - η μικρότερη σχεδόν που υπάρχει - οι ασθενείς πιθανόν να αισθανθούν μια πολύ ελαφρά και τελείως παροδική ενόχληση. Ολόκληρη η διαδικασία δεν διαρκεί πάνω από 10 λεπτά και φυσικά γίνεται από γιατρό, που έχει την καλύτερη εκπαίδευση.

Μετά τη θεραπεία

Μπορεί προσωρινά να εμφανισθεί κοκκινίλα, μικρό οίδημα, μελανιά ή πονοκέφαλος. Τις πρώτες έξι (6) ώρες απαγορεύεται κάποιο είδος μασάζ στο πρόσωπο, κι αυτό για να μην μετακινηθεί το Βotox/Dysport  σε άλλες περιοχές.  
Επίσης καλό είναι να αποφευχθεί έντονη άσκηση το πρώτο  24ωρο μετά την έγχυση του φαρμάκου. Εάν δεν γίνει προσεκτικά μπορεί να παρατηρηθεί πτώση του βλεφάρου.

Είναι ασφαλές;

Αυτή η θεραπεία θα πρέπει να ξέρετε ότι έχει χρησιμοποιηθεί σε εκατομμύρια ασθενείς σε όλο τον κόσμο και εφαρμόζεται για σχεδόν 20 χρόνια. Φυσικά υπάρχουν πάρα πολλές μελέτες, που αποδεικνύουν την ασφάλεια αυτής της θεραπείας.

Πόσο διαρκεί η δράση του Botox/Dysport;

Η διάρκειά του είναι 3-6 μήνες. Εάν τα αποτελέσματα δεν είναι ιδεατά τον πρώτο μήνα πιθανόν να χρειαστεί ένα top up.
Εάν οι αρχικές ρυτίδες, είναι λεπτές και δεν είναι πολύ βαθιές, τότε ο ασθενής περιμένει 100%  εξάλειψη των ρυτίδων.

Τι γίνεται μετά από συνεχόμενες θεραπείες με Βotox/Dysport;

Κάποιος που χρησιμοποιεί για αρκετό καιρό το Βotox/Dysport  μπορεί να περιμένει μια βελτίωση, όσον αφορά το βάθος, καθώς επίσης και το μήκος της αρχικής ρυτίδας. Αυτό συμβαίνει, διότι το δέρμα,  λόγω του ότι οι μύες κάτω από αυτό δεν είναι σε συνεχή σύσπαση, έχει την δυνατότητα να αναγεννάται.

Ποια ηλικία είναι κατάλληλη για να αρχίσει κανείς Βotox/Dysport;

Εάν αρχίσετε τη χρήση του Βotox/Dysport  νωρίς, πριν οι ρυτίδες γίνουν μόνιμες, τότε έχετε και το καλύτερο αποτέλεσμα.

Προβλήματα ή επιπλοκές μετά την θεραπεία με Βotox/Dysport

Προβλήματα μετά απ’ το Βotox/Dysport  είναι πάρα πολύ σπάνιο φαινόμενο. Μπορεί προσωρινά να εμφανιστεί κοκκινίλα,  μικρό οίδημα, μελανιά, πονοκέφαλος. Ασθενείς με νευρομυϊκές παθήσεις πρέπει να ενημερώσουν το γιατρό. Επίσης δεν  πρέπει να γίνει Βotox/Dysport σε εγκυμονούσες.

Υπάρχουν άλλες εναλλακτικές τεχνικές;

Το Βotox/Dysport  είναι μία από τις καλύτερες και αναντικατάστατες θεραπείες, όσον αφορά την πλήρη θεραπεία των ρυτίδων. Υπάρχουν υποκατάστατα, όπως τα peel ή τα laser ή  η ιατρική μικροδερμοαπόξεση, τα οποία ναι μεν μπορεί να έχουν κάποια αποτελέσματα, αλλά ποτέ τα  ίδια εντυπωσιακά  αποτελέσματα του Βotox/Dysport. Επίσης σε πολύ βαθιές ρυτίδες, το Βotox/Dysport καλό είναι να συνδυάζεται με τα  ενέσιμα εμφυτεύματα (Fillers), όπως αυτά του υαλουρονικού οξέος.

Σε τι διαφέρει το Βotox/Dysport από το υαλουρονικό;


Το Βotox/Dysport είναι η μόνη θεραπεία η οποία χτυπάει ακριβώς  τις δυναμικές γραμμές-ρυτίδες του προσώπου κι αυτό συμβαίνει διότι χαλαρώνει-παραλύει ο μυς. Το υαλουρονικό, που εγχύεται ακριβώς κάτω από το δέρμα σε μια ρυτίδα – γραμμή, γεμίζει αυτήν την ρυτίδα-γραμμή και δεν έχει καμία δράση στους υποκείμενους μύες (αποκατάσταση του όγκου).

Στη δική μας πρακτική με τι συνδυάζεται συνήθως το Βotox/Dysport;

Το Βotox/Dysport  πιο συχνά συνδυάζεται με το υαλουρινικό οξύ.

Υπάρχει κάτι καινούργιο στην χρήση του Botox/Dysport;

Υπερδρωσία, σπασμούς του μασητήρα, θεραπεία ημικρανίας, ακράτεια ούρων.

Botox/Dysport για υπεριδρωσία

Η υπεριδρωσία είναι μία κατάσταση στην οποία το σώμα παράγει μεγάλες ποσότητες ιδρώτα και αυτό έχει σαν αποτέλεσμα να αφήνει τις περιοχές εκείνες μια υγρασία με αποτέλεσμα να δημιουργούνται προβλήματα στις καθημερινές ασχολίες του ανθρώπου. Οι πιο συχνές περιοχές οι οποίες θεραπεύονται είναι οι μασχάλες και τα πόδια.

Βotox/Dysport  για υπερτροφία του μασητήρα

Σε πολλούς άνδρες βλέπουμε την λεγόμενη υπερτροφία  του μασητήρα. Ο μασητήρας είναι εκείνος ο μυς ο οποίος φαίνεται, όταν κλείσουμε το στόμα με δύναμη στα αριστερά και δεξιά πλάγια του προσώπου. Εκεί μπορεί να γίνει θεραπεία με Βotox/Dysport η οποία καλό είναι να γίνεται σε 2-3 στάδια, όπου αρχίζουμε από την  έγχυση από πολύ μικρές ποσότητες και σταδιακά ανεβαίνουμε για να είμαστε ασφαλείς. Αυτό μπορεί να μας δώσει ένα πολύ καλό αποτέλεσμα στον άνδρα.

Βotox/Dysport για χρόνια ημικρανία

Ασθενείς που έχουν πονοκέφαλο τουλάχιστον 15 ημέρες κάθε μήνα, εκ των οποίων τις 8 έχουν ημικρανίες, μπορούν να βοηθηθούν με Βotox/Dysport . Το Βotox/Dysport εγχύεται σε συγκεκριμένους μύες στο κεφάλι (ινιακός, κροταφικός).

Saturday, 21 October 2017 16:10

Hyaluronic acid

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Hyaluronic acid is the most popular treatment for filling up facial wrinkles. The products that are most often used are Restylane, Juvederm, Teosyal (brand names for hyaluronic acid).

What exactly can we achieve with fillers – hyaluronic acid?

They are used for filling up wrinkles of the face. In particular:

1. Filling up the nasolabial fold, i.e. the wrinkle extending from the base of the nose to the outer part of the mouth
2. Correcting deep wrinkles of the glabella
3. Lip enhancement
4. Lip contouring
5. Adding volume to cheekbones
6. Face contouring
7. Liquid Face Lifting.

What exactly is the hyaluronic acid?

It is a natural substance found in our body. More specifically, it is a hydrophilic protein, an element of the skin's main layer (dermis). The hyaluronic acid that we use as a filler is prepared in the lab and is biodegradable.

What is its biological activity?

  1. Skin hydration through water binding: Hyaluronic acid can bind water quantities that are 1000 times its weight.
  2. Skin hydration through water binding: Hyaluronic acid can bind water quantities that are 1000 times its weight.
  3. Skin protection: Collagen and new cells production.

Is it used elsewhere?

  1. In mesotherapy
  2. In creams
  3. In ophthalmology
  4. In orthopaedics
  5. In food supplements

How long will the result last?


The result may last from 6 months to 1 year. The more often the treatment is done the longer the result will last.

Are the results immediate?


Yes

Before the treatment


A local anaesthetic cream is applied on the area where the injection will be performed.

During treatment


Hyaluronic acid is available in packages of 1 ml. Injection is performed with a very small needle. Treatment lasts 5-10 minutes.

After treatment


You may witness slight redness and minor oedema, which usually subside after 1 hour and, in some cases, 24 hours.

Complications – Side effects


It is among the safest products with almost no reported problems. Rarely the patients may develop allergies or extended oedema.

What does a good result depend on?


The outcome of any aesthetic procedure largely depends on the person who performs it. When it comes to hyaluronic acid, in particular, good results depend on the right dosage. Too much or too little of the product can jeopardise the treatment.

What is the regular dosage?

For nasolabial folds, one or two syringes are necessary in most cases.


What is hyaluronic acid most often combined with?

It is used along with Botox/ Dysport, Mesotherapy, Face Lift and liquid Face Lift.

Saturday, 21 October 2017 16:08

Liquid Facelift

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There is no doubt that much has changed in the field of Cosmetic Surgery during the past years. We are living in a time when people seek easy, painless ways to look young and healthy. Minimum invasive procedures tend to become the golden rule as they allow for immediate recovery and prompt return to work after treatment. To a great extent, this trend is based on technologies that now allow us to achieve perfect results with minimum strain and pain.

What is liquid Face Lift?


Liquid Face Lift is a combinative facial treatment that may offer a nice and natural result without the use of a scalpel. More specifically, the treatment combines Botox/ Dysport, Hyaluronic acid, Microdermabrasion, Laser and Mesotherapy, that chisel, rejuvenate and improve the face.

What exactly does it involve?


Liquid Face Lift is performed in 2 stages. The first stage includes careful injection of fillers into the face.

  1. Botox/Dysport injection: smoothes out wrinkles around the eyes, forehead and glabella.
  2. Injection of Hyaluronic acid (three (3) different types):
  3. In the second phase, microdermabrasion or laser or mesotherapy for improvement of texture and elasticity of the skin.

What do we achieve with this combinative treatment?

  1. Unwanted wrinkles are smoothed out.
  2. The lost volume of the face is reinstated.
  3. The skin's texture and elasticity improve.
  4. The skin is fully hydrated.
  5. New collagen is produced.
  6. Surgical interventions are postponed.

We manage to give the face a young and healthy look.

Which are the advantages of this technique?

  • It may be performed at the clinic and takes 1-2 hours.
  • There are no incisions.
  • The patient may return to work immediately.

How long will the result last?


Six (6) months to one (1) year.

Is there a secret for best results?



1. Good selection of candidate patients. Patients with increased skin laxity should undergo a regular face lift.
2. The doctor must be trained on the entire therapeutic spectrum of face rejuvenation. This means perfect skills, not only on non-invasive treatments such as Botox/Dysport, Hyaluronic acid, laser, mesotherapy, but also good skills on MACS FACE LIFT, NECK LIFT and BROW LIFT.

What is the aim of a face lift?


Our goal is to give the patient a youthful and fresh look, as well as symmetry and harmony without surgery or scalpel.

Which face type is considered appropriate for this treatment?


A face that has lost its volume and has developed folds, wrinkles and patches is appropriate for this treatment.


Before the treatment


Patient is provided with full detail of the treatment. The procedure begins with the application of local anaesthetic cream on the areas where hyaluronic acid is to be injected.


During treatment

Injection of small amounts of Βοtox and hyaluronic acid. During treatment with Botox/Dysport, the protein is injected straight into the targeted muscles of the face. As a result, 3-5 days after the session you will witness the first results of the application. Because we use a very small needle – the smallest one available – patients may feel a light but absolutely temporary discomfort. Hyaluronic acid comes in ampoules of 1 ml.

After treatment


You may experience temporary redness, minor oedemas, bruising or headache. During the first six (6) hours you must refrain from any kind of facial massage in order to make sure that Βotox/Dysport is not transferred to other areas.
It is also advisable to avoid intense exercising during the first 24hours after the medicine is injected. If precautions are not followed, unintended results such as the eyelid dropping downwards might occur.

What does the second phase include?


After treatment with Βotox/Dysport and hyaluronic acid and when wrinkles disappear, the volume of the face is reinstated, deep wrinkles are smoothed out - mainly in the centre of the face – and the facial contour improves. We can then proceed with:
Α) Mesotherapy → For hydration
Β) Microdermabrasion →Improvement of the skin’s texture
C) Laser or IPC → Improvement of the skin’s texture and smoothing out of patches or other spots on the face.

What can we achieve in second phase?


We can optimise the result of the first phase.

Advantages of the technique:

  1. No surgery
  2. No incisions
  3. Minimum or no pain
  4. Natural results
  5. Fast recovery; return to work one hour after treatment.

Disadvantages of the technique:

  1. Non-permanent results
  2. Repeat session in 6 months – 1 year
Saturday, 21 October 2017 16:05

"Diamond" Microdermabrasion

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Diamond Microdermabrasion is the most advanced microdermabrasion treatment for the face and body. With the use of a diamond-crusted wand, the surface layer of the skin is removed without haemorrhage. The skin's texture is redefined, while a smooth suction stimulates the production of collagen and elastin.

Combined with blood flow enhancement, this treatment allows full and drastic skin rejuvenation. Your skin will appear and feel clean and glowing from the very first session. It is a safe and effective treatment for the face and body. It is also almost pain-free and quick, and requires no recovery time.

What does “Diamond” Microdermabrasion do?

Using various diamond-crusted wands, we cover the full spectrum of face and body aesthetics to offer individualised therapy. The appropriate wand and level of intervention is chosen, depending on the type of skin and the location as well as the type of cosmetic concern. By removing dead cells, the new, clean and rejuvenated skin is revealed without pain and long recovery period.

Microdermabrasion treats and minimises:

1. Fine lines and wrinkles
2. Acne scars
3. Enlarged pores
4. Blackheads and whiteheads
5. Patches, discolorations and sunspots
6. Uneven skin texture
7. Stretch marks and small scars

How does "Diamond" Microdermabrasion work?

The equipment uses safe diamond-crusted wands that can safely and accurately remove dead cells and promote the growth of new, healthy cells. As a result, the skin looks more radiant, smoother and free of spots.
More specifically, genuine, densely packed laser-cut diamond chips can exfoliate the surface layer of the skin while built-in vacuum stimulates the production of collagen and elastin.
The combination of vacuum and diamond chips on the skin’s surface allows us to achieve the best possible results depending on skin type and the targeted condition. There are 8 available wands (5 of which can also be used by cosmeticians while 3 should only be used by medical personnel). In any case, the wands must be used by specially trained personnel and always under supervision.

What does the treatment feel like? Does it hurt?

It doesn’t hurt at all. This is a non-invasive treatment. You may even go out after 1-2 hours. You may experience a slight redness for a few hours, but you can use make-up for cover. Your skin will recover immediately, and you will be able to resume your usual activities.

How long does the treatment last?

Each treatment is personalised and varies depending on the targeted area as well as the skin’s condition. It usually lasts 10-15 minutes when applied on the face. However, when targeting rough skin zones or large areas of the body the treatment may last longer.

When will I see results?

Results can be seen and felt almost after the very first treatment as the skin’s texture and appearance is immediately improved. A greater improvement can, of course, be expected as you move on with your scheduled sessions. The final result depends on the severity of the treated condition (acne scars, patches or stretch marks are considered more difficult to treat). However, 5 sessions in total (one every 10-15 days) are necessary in most cases.

 

Saturday, 21 October 2017 16:02

Permanent hair reduction with pulsed light

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The old hair removal “solutions”
If you have to live with constant discomfort caused by unwanted hair, you are most likely to have tried some of the typical hair removal know their disadvantages.

  • Shaving is almost a daily nuisance.
  • Waxing is painful and does not last long.
  • Electrolysis is usually effective but is also painful and not practical since it only treats one hair follicle at a time.

The alternative solution to hair reduction: pulsed light

  • Lasting solution for unwanted hair by Palomar pulsed light system
  • Permanent: concentrated pulses of light weaken the hair and disable the cells responsible for the growth of new hair.
  • Fast: Small areas, such as the armpits or upper lip, can be treated in less than 10 minutes. Larger areas, such as the back or legs may be treated in less than one hour.
  • Comfortable: Various cooling methods allow for well tolerated pulsed light treatments. The skin's safety is ensured, and the overall experience is comfortable compared to waxing, electrolysis or other laser applications.
  • Convenient: As opposed to waxing, there is no need to let hair grow between sessions. You shall always be free of unwanted hair.
  • Effective: None of the other methods may guarantee full and long-lasting reduction of unwanted hair even if the scheduled sessions are completed.

How does the Palomar intense pulsed light system function?

The Palomar intense pulsed light system uses specialised handpieces that filter light from different parts of the light spectrum. Different treatments, such as hair reduction, sunspot removal or spider veins clearance require light of different wavelength bands. The Palomar hair removal handpieces emit pulses of light into the hair follicles. The light is absorbed by the pigment in the follicles and converted to heat. The heat then loosens the hair and disables the cells responsible for growing new hair.

How does Palomar pulsed light system differ from a Laser therapy?

Pulsed light systems and Lasers are similar, but Palomar system uses a much larger handpiece crystal compared to other Lasers. Light is intensely spread over a wider area of the skin and allows quicker and wider coverage of the skin and, as a result, faster and better treatment outcome.

Which body areas can be treated?

Any area, except around the eyes is treatable such as the upper lip, face, neck, armpits, bikini line, tummy, chest, back and legs.

How are treatments with Palomar system performed?

Specially trained personnel will move the handpiece over your skin, continuously pulsing light. Each pulse will send a light beam onto your skin. A flashing light, an audible tone and a mild sensation of heat on your skin will let you understand when the handpiece is being pulsed.

What should I expect after treatment?

  • Straight after treatment, you may experience a mild sunburn sensation, quite possibly followed by minor oedema. This usually lasts 2- 4 hours. You might want to sooth the treated area with some hydrating cream, cold gel or ice packs.
  • You shall continue to see a few hairs on the treated area for about 7-30 days. This is not new hair. It is treated hair that will gradually disappear.
  • Hair growth is not continuous. The phase during which hair is not growing is ideal for treatment. Therefore, you will need more that one session to affect the growth of all unwanted hair.
  • A certain number of treatment sessions will be required to achieve permanent hair reduction. This will vary depending on the area to be treated since hair is stronger in some parts of the body, e.g. on the upper lip. The number of sessions required for various areas are listed below:
  • For the upper lip and chin 6-8 sessions
    For the face 4-6 sessions
    For the bikini line 5-7 sessions
    For armpits, legs and back 4-6 sessions

Saturday, 21 October 2017 15:56

Photorejuvenation

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If you want to improve your skin’s texture we suggest one of the best methods to make your skin look even more beautiful. The photorejuvenation process offers a comfortable and effective phototherapy for treatment of sun damage to the skin, spider veins and other problems, greatly improving your appearance.

A treatment for many skin conditions

The Palomar photorejuvenation system uses intense pulsed light to treat:

  • Photoaging: Wide areas of pigmentation on the face, neck, hands, neckline and other areas.
  • Sunspots: Pigmented lesions, also known as age spots.
  • Rosacea: Redness around the cheeks or nose; facial erythema.
  • Spider veins: Individual vessels, which can be red, blue or purple.

Safe, comfortable and fast!

The photorejuvenation process provides the most safe, well-tolerated and effective treatment with short or zero recovery time. Sessions are quick and you may return to work or resume any other activity feeling and looking better!

How does Palomar pulsed light, photorejuvenation system work?

Palomar systems use specialised handpieces that filter pulsed light to target blood vessels and pigmented lesions. Each spectrum band has certain wavelengths that each spectral band is ideal for treating different lesions such as sunspots or spider veins as well as reducing hair growth. The Palomar photorejuvenation handpiece emits pulses of light into the skin. The light is absorbed by the pigment into the skin, in the case of sunspots, and by the blood, in the case of visible veins which usually fade away within two weeks.

How does Palomar pulsed light system differ from a Laser therapy?

Pulsed light systems and Lasers are similar, but Palomar system uses a much larger handpiece crystal compared to other Lasers. Light is intensely spread over a wider area of the skin and allows quicker and wider coverage of the skin and, as a result, faster and better treatment outcome.

Which body areas can be treated?

Any area, except around the eyes is treatable such as the upper lip, face, neck, armpits, bikini line, tummy, chest, back and legs.

How are treatments with Palomar system performed?

Specially trained personnel will move the handpiece over your skin, pulsing light continuously. Each pulse will send a light beam onto your skin. A flashing light, an audible tone and a mild sensation of heat on your skin will let you understand when the handpiece is being pulsed.

What should I expect after treatment?

  • Straight after treatment, you may experience a mild sunburn sensation, quite possibly followed by minor oedema. This usually lasts 2- 4 hours. You might want to sooth the treated area with some hydrating cream, cold gel or ice packs.
  • Sunspots/Photoaging: Sunspots will initially darken after treatment but will almost fade away during the next 1-2 weeks.
  • Erythema (Rosacea): The skin’s local redness (cheeks, face) will be intensified straight after treatment but will subside significantly one week later.
  • Spider veins: They may either disappear straight after treatment or may appear darker at first and then fully or partially fade within 10-14 days.
  • Usually, 3-4 sessions are necessary to treat sunspots, rosacea and spider veins.

OTHER TREATMENTS WITH THE USE OF PALOMAR PULSED LIGHT SYSTEM

Your doctor has chosen the Palomar pulsed light system because it offers the most versatile, effective and well-tolerated cosmetic treatments. In addition to the abovementioned photorejuvenation, skin replenishment, spider veins, sun damage (sunspots, patches, fine lines) and acne treatments, as well as skin pigmentation disorders such as Rosacea, melasma and poikiloderma, Palomar is also used for such applications as permanent hair reduction, acne clearance and firming.

Saturday, 21 October 2017 15:48

3D Cryolipolysis

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Fighting localized fat deposits with cryolipolysis

Thanks to the new Cryolipo II technology, localized fat that is diet and gym resistant can easily become a memory of the past with this powerful cold treatment.

Details on cryolipolysis

The new CRYOLIPO II is an advanced system for selective cryosculpture that is based on the method of cryolipolysis and achieves permanent reduction of localised fat in an absolutely safe manner. This is a non-invasive, FDA-approved method based on extensive research conducted by Harvard University on non-invasive liposculpture techniques.

How can CRYOLIPO II treat local fat both immediately and effectively? Studies have shown that if fat cells are exposed to intense cold for a specific period of time they gradually die (apoptosis). Subsequently, all destroyed fat cells are excreted via a perfectly normal process through the lymphatic system.

More specifically, the system has two very comfortable handpieces with built-in LCD displays. The handpieces are used locally on adipose tissue. Vacuum keeps the tissue within the cold chamber for a specific period of time (phase 1).

This allows intense freezing (up to -9 degrees Celsius) (Phase 2), which leads to subsequent decline of fat cells (Phase 3). However, it is very important to point out that the surrounding area remains intact, as adipose tissue is much more sensitive to the effects of cold, compared to the surrounding tissues, which are not affected during the freezing procedure.

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As a result of the above process, the localized fat area starts downsizing as soon as 20 days after treatment while therapeutic result is achieved within three months. Depending on the extent of the patient’s problem, treatment with CRYOLIPO II can be performed alone, or if necessary, in combination with additional treatments.

This treatment is comfortable, fast (1-hour duration) and can be applied in various areas of the body, such as the arms, back, waist, abdomen, buttocks and thighs. With zero recovery time, the patient can resume daily activities immediately after the end of treatment.

One of the many advantages of Cryolipo II that also makes this treatment unique is that the handpieces operate in a 3D mode (covering the targeted surface at 360 degrees) with patented technology. Unlike other similar equipment, Cryolipo II also has special handpieces that are appropriate for curved areas (such as buttocks, stubborn fat around the thighs, knees etc). This allows a more uniform and symmetrical outcome in fat reduction that may reach up to 30% within an hour of pain-free treatment. Other models only have two freezing rods and cannot achieve diffuse freezing. Consequently, the outcome lacks smoothness and uniformity

To sum up, the features and benefits of treatment with CRYOLIPO II, are the following:

  • Non-invasive and bloodless method without use of anaesthesia
  • Safe, immediately effective and fast treatment
  • Causes fat cells apoptosis
  • No recovery time
  • Comfortable and easy treatment for both patient and operator
  • Enhanced freezing mechanism (up to-9˚C)
  • Strong vacuum (up to 50 kilopascal)
  • Two handpieces for concurrent therapies
  • Three different types of handpieces
  • Built-in LCD screen on handpiece
  • Unique, patented 3D technology for freezing application (360°) for a more uniform result.
  • Special handpieces that can be used on more difficult curved areas such as stubborn fat, buttocks, knees, inner thighs.

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