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Beauty treatments
20Jun

Yes for sure, it’s a matter of no pain, no gain for the best skincare treatments. Women and men in all age groups wish to put their best foot forward in terms of a great-looking skin. But for this, you need a bit of pain.

The most effective skin treatments certainly are not a day at the spa. And that’s why you need to prepare for some discomfort. Believe me, the result will make all worthwhile.

IPL

Just think about it: IPL, that wonderworker, isn’t exactly a walk in the park. Not excruciating for most, mind you. But still a tad uncomfortable. However, oh and oh: the results are just amazing. Be it removing sunspots, rejuvenation, refining pores, softening lines and wrinkles, improving skin quality, targeting broken facial veins or Rosacea, your skin will thank you afterwards.

Laser hair removal

Nothing quite like smooth, hair-free legs! But the process causes quite some discomfort, depending on the treated area, hair texture and skin.

Dermapen microneedling

This is one of the top-rated go-to treatments for a collagen boost, refined skin texture, reducing fine lines and wrinkles; shrinking large pores, reducing stretch marks and acne. Although the irritation of the tiny pricks is reduced by applying a topical numbing cream, it still doesn’t qualify as relaxing. Yet once again, the results are quite a knock-out.

Chemical peels

Okay, chemical peels are by no means the worst pain. But something that is acidic and removes dead skin cells by burning the epidermis will be uncomfortable on some level. Yet die-hard aficionados simply won’t go without their chemical peel fix every few months or so. Reason being, peels offer instant results for a healthy, glowing complexion.

Utims skin tightening

Once again, this treatment is a bit sore. The Utims device heats the skin, causing collagen to constrict. But hey, three months after the procedure, you’ll notice visible results with a tighter, firmer skin which is less crepey. It’s just so worth it.

Bottom line is: no pain, no gain for the best skincare treatments.

IPL
23May

Having been around since the 90s, IPL still reigns supreme one of the most versatile treatments – with many benefits.

So many people can benefit from IPL today, regardless of age or the condition of their skin. From older people wishing to improve skin tone to young people with sun damage – everyone can benefit. The only restriction is that IPL isn’t recommended for dark skin tones. Reason being that broadband light energy can cause damage to brown, melanin-rich skin.

Addressing many skin concerns

Strictly speaking, IPL isn’t a laser. Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) uses multiple light wavelengths to treat multiple problems at the same time. These are: rosacea, fine lines, hyperpigmentation, acne, broken capillaries, enlarged pores and improved collagen production. Some wavelengths target pigmentation by heating up the pigment, then lifting it to the skin surface to fall away. Others take aim at broken capillaries to repair these.

Often, IPL is called a photofacial. But don’t let the term fool you. It’s a medical procedure, not a spa treatment.

Maintenance

Although one IPL session will produce a visible change, a series of two to five is recommended for optimal results. Thereafter, the occasional follow-up treatment will do the trick to ensure that your skin looks radiant.

Fast

The beauty of an IPL treatment is that it’s fast. Usually, a treatment can last anything from 15 minutes to 45 minutes, depending on the condition being treated.

After the treatment, expect some redness and mild swelling, in addition to darkening of pigmentation.

Safety

IPL treatments are safe. But do make sure you choose a clinic with experienced technicians.

Finally, to reiterate: IPL still reigns supreme one of the most versatile treatments – with many benefits. Book today.

A trusted skincare clinic
8May

You may well ask, what makes for a trusted skincare clinic? In exploring this question, bear in mind that there’s been a big shift in consumer needs. From Baby Boomers to Gen Z, everyone is turning toward having a healthy, naturally glowing skin, instead of piling on the make-up. That’s why it’s important to start an ongoing relationship with a skincare clinic that ticks all the boxes.

Experience is important

Start off by asking your aesthetician/laser operator how many years’ experience she/he has had. However, although novice skincare specialists still need to prove themselves, many of them start excelling from the moment they enter the industry. But do make sure they have the necessary training credentials.

Feel comfortable

Personality-matching matters! You must feel comfortable with your aesthetician/laser operator. In short, you should be comfortable enough to open up about your skin concerns and challenges.

Referrals

Ask your friends, family and acquaintances who they see – especially if they have glowing skin that you admire.

Alas, some people might be cagey about the skincare clinic responsible for their great-looking skin (preferring to keep the secret under wraps). Luckily, most people will gladly share the information.

Reviews

Fortunately for us these days, reviews are a good source of knowing the sort of clinic you’re dealing with. But, lest you forget, there are some people who delight in posting negative reviews. Read overly negative reviews with a healthy sense of scepticism, especially if nearly all other reviews are positive. So, read between the lines and look through all reviews.

Some reviews might also single out a specific aesthetician/laser operator. That in itself gives you a good sense of that aesthetician’s work quality.

But beware, if all reviews are bad, it’s probably best to look elsewhere.

Social media

Exploring profiles on Facebook and Instagram can be a great help. Do they post before and after photos? (Very useful to see the results for the treatments you wish to have.) Do they provide helpful and useful information to their audience? Do they regularly offer promotions?

Seeing what resources a clinic puts out to the big, wide world can say a lot about the way they conduct business and how they regard their clients. It’s also a good idea to explore the photos the clinic is tagged in to see posts from real clients. This will give you a good idea about the type of experience the clinic provides.

Also, photos of the clinic itself are important. Is it a well-lit, clean and relaxing environment?

There you have it, the low-down on what makes for a trusted skincare clinic.

17Apr

If you’re reluctant to go under the knife, you can now get a killer jawline sans surgery with the Utims Mini at Lasermed.

Yes, jawlines are trending big, because a proportional jawline evokes a more youthful and harmonic face. Also, it helps to frame your face.

Although a face or neck lift is the ultimate procedure for jawline definition, the non-invasive Utims Mini is a good alternative. And limited recovery time is a bonus.

How it works

The way it works is by delivering ultrasound energy at specific depths and this causes the tissue to heat up rapidly. Once the cells in the targeted area reach a certain temperature, they experience cellular damage. But fear not, the damage actually stimulates the cells to produce more collagen.

Since the high-frequency ultrasound beams are focused on a specific tissue site below the skin’s surface, there’s no damage to the upper layers of the skin and adjacent issue.

Usually, results start showing after 3 months. Better yet, after 9 months, the improvement will be even more marked.

Ideal candidates

The group that would benefit most from Utims Mini, are people older than 30 with mild-to-moderate skin laxity. Unfortunately, people with photo-damaged skin or a high degree of loose skin may need several treatments before seeing results.

Tight, sculpted, chiselled: to get a killer jawline sans surgery, phone us to book your Utims Mini treatment.

Be kind to your skin
17Mar

Because your skin is the poster child of your face, you’ll want to preserve it as best you can. After all, who wants to sit with a face like a prune?

Beware the sun

First up, sun exposure is the number one culprit in causing photodamage. So once again, we stress the importance of using a sunscreen with SPF50 or higher. Don’t skimp on this! Follow the rules and you’ll be rewarded many times over in the years to come. Apart from preserving your skin, you’ll minimise the risk of skin cancer. In white populations skin cancer is directly related to UV exposure. So in addition to a high-factor sunscreen, wear long-sleeved clothing, a hat and stay in the shade between 11h00 and 15h00 on sunny days.

Extra help

In the dance of anti-ageing, it’s also a good idea to schedule regular chemical peels to slough off those dead skin cells. In fact, there are many people out there who wouldn’t dream of foregoing their regular chemical peel treatments – no matter what.

But we all need some extra help on our skincare journeys. That’s why Lasermed offers gold-standard treatments in IPL, microdermabrasion, Mini Frax 1550, Dermapen Advanced microneedling and skin tightening.

Some TLC

Be kind to your skin. Moisturise as soon as you step out of the bath or shower and look for ingredients such as glycerin, mineral oil, or hyaluronic acid in the product you choose. Those ingredients hold moisture in the skin.

Stick to mild cleansers that are free from strong fragrances and alcohol that can dry out skin. And in cold weather, turn on a humidifier to add moisture to the air.

Finally, the secret to looking beautiful comes from within. Love yourself!

Get the ultimate glow from microdermabrasion
11Oct

Men and women of all skin conditions and colours can get the ultimate glow from microdermabrasion.

This popular dermatological procedure gently removes the top layer of skin to even out skin tone, fade acne scars and brighten the complexion.

Candidates for microdermabrasion also include those with pigmented dark skin, oily skin with acne, as well as a tighter look for anyone over the age of 30.

Because this safe, progressive treatment is relatively quick, it’s also known as ‘the lunch time peel’. Better yet, there’s no down-time. Working like a high-powered scrub, microfine crystals are shot from a small tube onto your skin and simultaneously vacuumed back up.

Combine with the glycolic acid peel

When combined with the glycolic acid peel – as per Lasermed’s October/November special, you get a double-whammy of benefits. Because of glycolic acid’s small molecular size, there’s deep penetration to clear pores of excess oil, debris and acne-causing bacteria.

Acting as a keratolytic, glycolic acid softens and breaks down the outer layer of skin to deeply exfoliate and dissolve scaly, flaky skin. This process not only helps the absorption of topical agents, but also accelerates collagen production.

Getting the double benefit of these two remarkable treatments means that the anti-ageing benefit is even more profound. Meanwhile, a series of treatments can improve skin’s texture and tone, reduce fine wrinkles, sun damage, acne and acne scars, as well as enlarged pores and stretch marks.

Book today

So, to get the ultimate glow from microdermabrasion, book your double-whammy treatment today.

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