Cosmetic Surgery and Beauty Magazine #67
Cosmetic Surgery and Beauty is the go-to magazine for anyone considering an aesthetic procedure. Covering a huge range of treatments with in-depth expert interviews and hundreds of before and after photos.
Cosmetic Surgery and Beauty is the go-to magazine for anyone considering an aesthetic procedure. Covering a huge range of treatments with in-depth expert interviews and hundreds of before and after photos.
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on the mobility of the treated area <strong>and</strong> the formulation. Fat transfer is a longer<br />
lasting option where the patient’s own fat is harvested, often during a concurrent<br />
surgical procedure.<br />
HAIR REMOVAL<br />
Hair reduction laser <strong>and</strong> intense pulsed light (IPL) treatments treat hair growth<br />
on areas such as the chest <strong>and</strong> back. A laser or light beam targets the follicle of<br />
the hair to destroy it at the base. Around six treatments are needed to remove<br />
or thin hair, depending on the area to be treated <strong>and</strong> the individual patient. The<br />
treatment involves mild discomfort <strong>and</strong> results are long term.<br />
Liposculpture is<br />
able to work in the<br />
superficial layers of<br />
fat to sculpt or ‘etch’<br />
the appearance of<br />
the underlying<br />
muscle structure<br />
PHOTOREJUVENATION (IPL)<br />
In addition to hair reduction, IPL can be used to smooth fi ne lines, even skin tone,<br />
treat broken capillaries <strong>and</strong> improve sun damage. It uses multiple wavelengths<br />
of light to target specifi c chromophores (light-receptive cells) in the skin. Several<br />
treatments are required for optimal results. There is typically minimal downtime.<br />
NON-SURGICAL SKIN TIGHTENING<br />
Non-surgical skin tightening modalities target the skin’s deeper dermis <strong>and</strong><br />
subcutaneous layers, tightening the underlying tissue structure without damaging<br />
the outer layers of skin. It typically involves minimal discomfort <strong>and</strong> downtime so<br />
patients can continue their daily routine as quickly as possible. These modalities<br />
use either radiofrequency, ultrasound or infra red energy to target deeper levels of<br />
the dermis to induce new collagen formation <strong>and</strong> remodelling gradually over the<br />
ensuing months. This improves skin texture <strong>and</strong> reduces sagging skin, as well<br />
as offering subtle contouring of the jaw line <strong>and</strong> softening wrinkles around the<br />
mouth, eyes <strong>and</strong> forehead.<br />
LASER SKIN RESURFACING<br />
Lasers are used to treat lines <strong>and</strong> wrinkles, sun damage <strong>and</strong> pigmentation<br />
by removing damaged skin <strong>and</strong> encouraging the production of new collagen.<br />
Modern laser treatments have been fi nessed <strong>and</strong> generally involve only temporary<br />
tenderness <strong>and</strong> redness lasting a few days in some cases. They can often be<br />
used on the entire face <strong>and</strong> body as well as the delicate area under the eyes.<br />
Carbon dioxide (CO 2<br />
) lasers can treat severe scarring but involve more serious<br />
side effects <strong>and</strong> longer recovery time.<br />
NON-SURGICAL FAT REDUCTION<br />
There are a number of non-invasive body contouring systems designed to<br />
smooth contours <strong>and</strong> eliminate fat deposits with minimal downtime. These<br />
devices harness some form of energy – be it radiofrequency, ultrasound, laser or<br />
cryolipolysis – to penetrate the skin <strong>and</strong> break down underlying fat. The fat cells<br />
are then metabolised through the body’s usual processes over several weeks.<br />
Most devices offer a combination of fat reduction <strong>and</strong> skin tightening. There is<br />
normally no downtime, minimal patient discomfort, <strong>and</strong> complications are rare.<br />
In conjunction with a healthy diet <strong>and</strong> exercise regime, results should be<br />
long lasting because, just as with liposuction, when fat cells are permanently<br />
destroyed they will not return. Generally, a series of treatments per area achieves<br />
noticeable, measurable results, although some patients note a circumferential<br />
reduction in the area after the fi rst treatment. It is best suited to people within<br />
a healthy weight range with localised fatty deposits impervious to exercise<br />
<strong>and</strong> diet. csbm<br />
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