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Facial Peel | The Melrose Aesthetic Centre | Johannesburg

Posted on October 28th, 2011 by Christopher

A Facial Peel Can Banish Acne

A facial peel can have far reaching consequences, not just in banishing the unsightly signs of acne but also as a major contribution to the process of rejuvenation. Of course it can’t literally halt the aging process but it can, most certainly, act to delay its signs. New technologies and improvements to older procedures have led to a huge leap forward in the science of anti-aging and improved techniques for peeling are just one of the areas to experience major developments.

Peeling is a chemical process and the chemical agents employed vary according to the depth of treatment that is indicated by the nature and severity of the condition to be treated. On this basis, peeling procedures may be divided into 3 categories.

The first is quite superficial in nature and employs alpha hydroxy acids that exert a mild but visible smoothing and softening effect. The chemical mix is applied in the form of masques and this type of facial peel is particularly effective in the reduction of fine lines and reducing inflammation.

Medium peeling uses Trichloroacetic Acid (TCA) and has proved to be effective against sun damage, several forms of pigmentation and the more severe cases of acne. The procedure is quite short, safe and totally painless, allowing patients to return to work immediately afterwards and thus making it a very popular option.

In combination with dermal fillers this type of peeling acts as a non-surgical lift that many patients claim has slashed 10 years from their appearance.

Deep peeling employs Phenol as the chemical agent and is a much longer process that may require between 1 and 2 hours for completion. It is used to assist patients with deep and widespread wrinkling or with more severe cases of pigmentation.

Deep peeling can also be used for safe removal of pre-cancerous growths and, typically, is applied as a full-face treatment although it is often confined to just the lips and eyelids.

As these treatments are quite radical, up to 14 days may be required for full recovery from this type of facial peel.

Contact Details:

Contact Person: Hardus Bester

Tel: 0828091093

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BBL Pigmentation Treatments | The Melrose Aesthetic Centre | Johannesburg

Posted on October 28th, 2011 by Christopher

BBL Pigmentation Treatments Change Lives

BBL pigmentation treatments are sometimes referred to as laser treatments and make use of a broad band light source from which the 3-letter acronym is derived. Almost all human beings have some unwanted skin blemish but it’s only when it occurs on the face or some other frequently visible area of the body that it normally becomes a cause for concern.

In the past, cosmetic surgery have been the method of choice for the removal of many types of unsightly blemishes but, a combination of the high costs together with the prospects of pain, discomfort and possible complications associated with invasive techniques have long been a stumbling block that has stopped many patients from submitting to a surgical solution.

Advances in the use of medical lasers have led to numerous new uses for this simple yet powerful technology and among them are a number of procedures that are now routinely employed for strictly cosmetic purposes. Among these, the introduction of a laser-based method for the safe and painless removal of many forms of skin imperfection have served to rid many sufferers of their fears and tempt them to undergo this simple but potentially life-changing form of treatment.

Broad band light treatments have proved to very effective in the elimination of a wide range of skin conditions. They may be used in the treatment of age spots, Rosacea and freckles and even to completely remove highly visible and unsightly port wine stains.

The effectiveness of laser irradiation in the treatment of skin imperfections is not, however, confined to the reversal of pigmentation. It has been found equally useful for treating conditions such as fine wrinkles and telangiectasia, in which the small veins that serve the facial area become visible causing embarrassment to its sufferers.

The process works by producing gentle heating of the upper layers of the skin that, in turn, stimulates the production of collagen in healthy cells that can then displace the pigmented or damaged ones.

Typically, between 2 and 5 BBL pigmentation treatments are all that is required to change a life forever.

Contact Details:

Contact Person: Hardus Bester

Tel: 0828091093

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Stretch Mark Removal | The Melrose Aesthetic Centre | Johannesburg

Posted on October 28th, 2011 by Christopher

Stretch Mark Removal Is Effective And Simple

Few women that undergo childbirth escape without some stretch marks. Removal is now, not only possible but it can be achieved with a relatively simple course of treatments that have also been shown to be very effective as a means of dealing with cellulite and for skin rejuvenation.

The process is known as mesotherapy and involves administering a series of very small injections to the affected areas that are designed to penetrate the mesoderm, the middle layer of the skin’s three component layers. The nature and number of these injections varies according to the condition to be treated and its severity.

In the case of stretch marks, the aim is to stimulate the repair and improved growth of the underlying connective tissue that serves to re-shape those pink or white creases in the skin surface. Chief among the substances used to achieve these effects are silica, various anti-oxidants and protein.

The common mineral silica plays an important role in correcting irregular tissue growth and acts to correct much of the damage due to scarring at the point within the skin where it is injected. Its effect is further enhanced by the anti-oxidant vitamins that are also included in the injections. The vitamins exert a catalytic effect on the production of two key connective tissue components, collagen and elastin and these, in turn, serve to restore the former firmness and resilience of skin.

The special protein ingredient acts as a stimulant of cellular metabolism and nutrition, again contributing to skin health.

Curiously, men too can sometimes be in need of this treatment. Bodybuilders and athletes that experience rapid weight loss may lose skin tone and suffer the same marking experienced by post-natal women, albeit in somewhat different areas.

There are a number of other health-giving benefits that can be derived from a course of mesotherapy. Among these are improvements to the circulation in treated areas and a reduction of any fibrotic tissue that may have arisen as a result of scarring.

Stretch mark removal is a simple, minimally-invasive cosmetic procedure that offers great results.

Contact Details:

Contact Person: Hardus Bester

Tel: 0828091093