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to specifically address the client’s needs, from rosacea to adult acne. Cellular Intelligence Luxury Medspa in Chicago offers a DermaFlash™ facial, which includes a triple exfoliation and customised peel. The DermaFlash™ Plus adds an antioxidant-rich hyaluronic acid serum, which is infused via therapeutic grade hyperbaric oxygen to diminish fine lines and wrinkles, and stimulate collagen and elastin. LED photorejuvenation facials are also
growing fast. Many medical spas such as Juva Medispa in New York offer treatments based solely on LED rejuvenation, which stimulates skin cells to increase collagen production. The LED helps skin detoxify from free radicals, and helps with sun damage, fine lines, and large pores, while boosting complexion. Sheep’s placenta is also generating a
buzz at the moment, and is frequently referred to as ‘the new red carpet facial’ among celebrities keen to wipe away the years. The placenta is a rich source of pluripotent stem cells, which can repair cells in the body, and was introduced by Beverly Hill’s celebrity dermatologist Dr Harold Lancer. Beyond MediSpa in London and Edinburgh have introduced the treatment this autumn. Topicals coupled with devices to
Medical-type facials are where
medical spas really make a difference. They create some highly effective facials that offer way more than those available at a regular spa. They also ensure a regular flow of traffic to the premises, with patients often encouraged to come back for a treatment once every week. Facials are designed to target skin
conditions such as adult acne, hyperpigmentation, rosacea, and scarring, conditions which can worsen with age. One of the top treatments is the all-in-one, which begins with the latest hydra-dermabrasion or Jet-Peel™ (TAVTECH, Ltd., Yehud, Isreal), a supersonic water jet that is deeply exfoliating and cleansing, while hydrating the skin to create an anti-inflammatory effect; coupled with a chemical peel, an LED photorejuvenation treatment and a mask
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ensure better intradermal penetration is also a growing trend. While a few years ago the buzzword was 'peels', this is fast becoming 'ampoules', or high concentrations of actives like hyaluronic acid or hydraquinone that can be custom-prescribed and infused into patients’ skin with the help of new devices such as DermaPen® (Derma Pen LLC, Salt Lake City, UT, US), which makes delivery 100 times more effective than if it had just been applied onto the skin’s surface.
New combination treatments We see a lot of new protocols combining a number of treatments for optimal results. A strong
combined
epidermis, while stimulating cellular renewal. Mesotherapy is an intradermal injection, which revitalises all skin layers and boosts cell activity, while the dermal fillers fill depressions (folds, medium and deep wrinkles) and provide volume to the areas that tend to thin with age (cheekbones and lips). By combining these three techniques, the client can obtain the best non-invasive, 100% safe, no downtime, anti-ageing treatment with natural and long-lasting results. Serious skincare consultations are a
must before any of these treatments. A nurse or a physician will be on hand to give clients a full pre-treatment consultation to discuss their needs and expectations. They usually use a device to assess the skin’s health from a deeper level, such as the Visia® Complexion Analysis machine (Canfield Imaging Systems, Fairfield, NJ, US). Sales of at-home products are high in
medical spas. Medical spas sell more products than a standard day spa (an average of 12.5% of the total revenue will be from products in a day spa). At-home care is also highly promoted by staff. A total of 85% of medical spa patients buy either a cleanser, anti-ageing cream, sunscreen, or make-up. Top spas, such as EF Medispa in London, will take great care at selecting the most efficient products on the market, from companies such as Biologique Recherche.
Medical-type facials are where
Wellness therapies in medical day spas Thailand's S Medical Clinic encourages all patients to complement their cosmetic treatments with a detox programme. The detoxification programme integrates conventional medicine such as chelation (heavy
metal
medical spas really make a difference. They create some
highly effective facials that offer way more than those available at a regular spa.
treatment from Filorga matches mesotherapy with a peel and dermal fillers to correct, regenerate and fill. The peeling acts on the skin's surface, eliminating the superficial layers of the
detoxification through in tr a v en o us medication),
with
alternative medicine such as colon hydrotherapy, herbal steam, detox herbal scrubs, and detox massages to stimulate the lymphatic flow through the liver and
kidneys seven-to-ten times faster. Lymphatic drainage massage or detox massage is also very relaxing, helps reduce the stress hormone cortisol, and
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