Posts Tagged ‘laser’

• Laser Liposuction in South Africa

  Date: 2011.02.02 | Category: Body And Beauty Treatment Tips | Response: 0

  Laser Liposuction in South Africa- Soma Body Therapy 011.327.4490

  Laser liposuction in South Africa is a cosmetic procedure that will become even more popular than it already currently is. When your weight is within the normal bounds according to your age and height but certain areas are continually plagued by isolated areas of fat that just won’t budge, you are a good candidate for this treatment. Why fat accumulates in certain areas can be diet related, but the real culprit lies in your genes. We all inherit physiology that will influence the number of fat cells one have in various areas and will not change when you reach puberty. Eating habits will effect the increase or decrease of fat in the cells, but will not change the number of cells and their position within your body.

  A new generation tool which became very popular in laser liposuction in South Africa is the Lipolite. The pulse frequency which is adjustable makes this tool unique. Skin tightening and fat melting need different pulse frequencies for the optimum effect. Laser lypolysis is a fat removal technique which allows fast recovery and minimal trauma and anyone can be a good candidate. It also gives much better results than the traditional method, bumps and lumps can be removed and it will tighten up baggy and loose skin. A wow factor is that it  removes cellulite which is fat with hardened cell walls. Remove the fat – and the cellulite is gone!!

  This method is much cheaper and does not require the cost of hospital admission. It does not hurt because a local anesthetic is used which make the procedure virtually painless. You will only need to take a day off for the treatment. Dramatic results will be seen after six weeks with the final results after four months. This treatment can be done anywhere the body stores fat like the underarms, chin, back, love handles, buttocks, inner and outer thighs and knees.

  Please note: Treatments like Endermologie can also be done to speed up the recovery time as well as help to improve the body’s overall look.

  To book your beauty treatment please contact Soma Body Therapy on:

  Address: No 3 Quinn street, Parkhurst, Johannesburg

  Tel: 011 327 4490
  Fax: 086 560 1224
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  Email: info@somabodytherapy.co.za
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• At last a solution for hormonal pigmentation…

  Date: 2010.08.17 | Category: Body And Beauty Treatment Tips | Response: 0

  

  Hormonal Pigmentation , also known as Melasma, is a considerable problem for most women, especially for those living in sunny South Africa. It is a chronic skin condition that occurs on the face in the form of brown patches and is a dynamic (active) condition that needs lifelong management. According to research, hormonal pigmentation has a considerable impact on how one feels about oneself with many women feeling embarrassed, frustrated and even depressed if the pigmentation becomes chronic and does not fade with time or resolve after considerable topical treatments.

   

   

  What causes Hormonal Pigmentation ?                                                                                                                               

  • UVA rays are a stimulant for melanin (brown pigmentation) to develop on the skin and unfortunately can even penetrate through car window glass.

  • Any change in hormonal status with higher levels of oestrogen is thought to trigger and aggravate the condition (ie. birth control pills and pregnancy). Discontinuing the use of contraceptives rarely clears the pigmentation and it may last for many years after discontinuation.

  • After pregnancy hormonal pigmentation usually clears within a few months of delivery but may persist indefinitely.

  • However many women without these risk factors also develop hormonal pigmentation.

  • Any activities that cause intense heat to the face (from steam showers, hot closed environments, sitting on the beach even under cover and with full sun protection, etc) causes inflammation which is a powerful stimulator of melanin.

  • It is more prevalent in darker-complexioned individuals though persons of any race can be affected due to the intense sun exposure in South Africa.

  • Hormonal pigmentation is seen most frequently in young women but can even be seen in men.

  Where does hormonal pigmentation appear?

  • Hormonal pigmentation can occur on any part of the face but usually appears with a symmetrical pattern on the forehead, cheeks and jawline. On rare occasions, it can even occur on the forearms. How can one prevent hormonal pigmentation from forming?

  To prevent hormonal pigmentation one should:

  • Avoid sun exposure and wear a protective hat when outdoors for extended periods to further block these rays.

  • Use a broad-spectrum sunscreen with SPF 30+ to block the UVA rays every day

   What are the different types of hormonal pigmentation and how are they treated?

  The different types of pigmentation can be identified by observing the affected area under a Wood’s lamp.

  • Epidermal hormonal pigmentation is the most common form and is treated with topical therapy together with a combination of superficial or full epidermal chemical peels or pulsed light treatments such as IPL.

  • If the pigmentation has leached into the dermis, this isknown as dermal hormonal pigmentation. The deeper the pigment is and the more difficult it is to treat. Dermal hormonal pigmentation is best treated with mid dermal combination peels such as a RegimA Peels or a Q switched laser which can penetrate into the dermis to reach the pigment together with topical therapy.

  FOR MORE ON PIGMENTATION CONTACT US ON:

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