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Non-invasive anti-ageing equipment
ith the recession continuing to squeeze discretionary spending, today’s spa consumers want visible results in return for their investment. But not everyone is willing to go under the knife or resort to Botox. Instead, those who want fast solutions are increasingly turning to non- invasive, technology-based services – from laser and IPL treatments, LED light therapy, microdermabrasion and oxygen therapy to treatments utilising pulsed vacuum, microcurrent, radio frequency and ultrasound technology. According to research published last year by Diagonal Reports, “significant numbers of consumers are migrating to [these] new beauty solutions when they become available.” In this special focus, we take a look at some of the top products on the market.
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THERMAGE CPT: The latest Thermage CPTTM Pulse TechnologyTM
(Comfort ) tightening and contouring system
from US-based Solta Medical combines radio frequency technology with a new vibrating hand piece and advanced treatment tips to deliver more therapeutic heat across the treatment area while still ensuring superior comfort.
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CACI Ultimate
The product: The latest offering from CACI International is the CACI Ultimate, a three-in-one system incorporating microcurrent, LED light therapy and crystal-free, orbital micro- dermabrasion. First, the mi- crocurrent toning phase uses patented electrical ‘wave- forms’ at ultra-low frequencies to stimulate facial muscles for an instant firming effect. Secondly, in a non-invasive alternative to dermal fillers, a ‘wrinkle comb’ phase combines specific wavelengths of light with high-frequency microcurrent stimulation to cause slight oedema and tissue inflammation; this activates the body’s sodium-potassium pump, encouraging the release of sodium ions, collagen proteins and hyaluronic glycoaminoglycans (GAGS) to plump out lines and wrinkles and trigger tissue repair.
CACI Ultimate comes with 45 programmes
Thirdly, the microdermabrasion phase uses disposable abrasive tips for exfoliation without the maintenance and downtime issues often associated with crystal-based systems. The treatment finishes with a silicon-based ‘hydromask’. The CACI Ulti- mate includes a colour touch-screen with 45 preset treatment programmes.
Cost: £9,900 (US$14,800, E11,850) plus VAT (sales tax); or on lease rental from £14 (US$21, E16) a day plus VAT Size: 45cmx45xmx12cm; the touch- screen folds flat for increased portability Training: A four-day training course is in- cluded free of charge for three therapists Recommended price per treat- ment: £90 (US$135, E107) Recommended course: 10 treat- ments, followed by monthly top-ups Return on investment: According to CACI, just two treatments a day could generate profits of £50,000 (US$75,000, E59,800) a year The company: UK-based CACI offers an extensive range of treatments for the face and body, with products in- corporating microdermabrasion; fa- radic, microcurrent and pulsed vacuum technologies; ultrasonic peels; oxy- gen therapy and LED light therapy.
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NUE SKIN: Skin for Life’s Nue Skin range of microdermabrasion machines include crystal and diamond microdermabrasion options, and also microdermabrasion using organic grains – a softer, more rounded medium which it claims is ideal for treating older, fragile skin. The US- and UK-based company also supplies microcurrent, LED light therapy and oxygen therapy equipment.
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