Husband and wife team Andre* & Wilma* came to The Melrose Aesthetic Centre after reading about the Detox & Wellness programme on our website. Both of them had problems with their cholesterol and insulin levels as well as being very over-weight. Wilma had quite a task in convincing her husband to join her in visiting the clinic, but once she managed to twist his arm they were well on their way to a happier and healthier life. It’s now been 3 months since they started on the programme and both of them have experienced significant weight-loss (17 and 20 kgs respectively), increased energy levels and their cholesterol levels are normal again. Both of them report that they were initially a bit apprehensive as they’ve tried several diets without much success and were afraid that they were just setting themselves up for failure again. Their concerns were unnecessary and unfounded. Now they describe their newly acquired eating habits as a “lifestyle” and are determined to keep enjoying their more active, confident and social way of living.
*Not their real names

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Another one of The Melrose Aesthetic Centre’s satisfied clients is currently undergoing a series of laser treatments to remove a scar that she’s had since childhood.  The scar is the product of surgery to her mouth and it’s been bothering her for many years.  Knowing that scar removal sometimes requires a few successive treatments, she was aware that it wasn’t going to happen overnight, but is extremely happy with her results so far. She’s noticed a remarkable reduction in the scar size and visibility. Family and friends have also noticed a vast improvement and she describes herself as “much more confident and sociable”.

Scar shown before any laser treatment

Scar shown after first laser treatment

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Pigmentation is an unsightly skin condition which affects the lives and self-confidence of many women (and some men!)  across the globe.  Sometimes, even when skin is well cared for with the use of quality products and other “good” behavior like exercise and healthy diet, factors like pregnancy and other hormonal imbalances can still lead to discolouration of the skin. 
In conversation with a client this morning, the client made the remark that her pigmentation was something she had been living with for over 10 years.  She never really thought it was something that could be treated successfully and had basically resigned herself to the fact that her skin condition would be a burden she’d have to carry with her for the rest of her life.  Not that she didn’t make the occasional attempt to do something about her problem.  In fact, she tried most things:  she visited dermatologists and beauty therapists, did endless research and used a variety of products, supplements, antibiotics (she also suffers from acne) and other medications.  In desperation, she even tried the odd home remedy, but nothing seemed to work.  It was only when she started doing research on Botox® that she discovered The Melrose Aesthetic Centre’s website and all the various treatments offered by our highly skilled and experienced practitioners. 
Both pigmentation and acne are skin problems that have an extremely detrimental impact on anybody’s self-confidence and general state of happiness.  Anybody who has suffered from either of these conditions will know the humiliating and inhibiting effects thereof on one’s personality and sense of self-worth.    
At the Melrose Aesthetic Centre many satisfied clients have undergone successful treatment and removal of acne scarring and pigmentation.   These skin conditions cause an emotional burden that nobody should have to live with – not while there is help at hand.

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Mother and daughter team,  Lindie and Lerato, recently decided to do embark on the Detox and Wellness programme together.   Their story is one of a mother suffering the ongoing effects of constant yo-yo dieting and a daughter who,  at the age of 12, never outgrew her “puppy fat”.   Lindie realized that her daughter might have a metabolism-related  condition since Lerato never really ate excessively more than any other healthy, growing child.  Coincidently, both of their blood test results showed very high levels of insulin resistance, something they were unaware of and this was, among other things, a contributing factor to their inability to maintain a healthy body weight .  Apart from being concerned about her own weight problem,  Lindie was also very worried about Lerato.  She was nearing adolescence and gradually becoming more aware of her own body and its imperfections.  A further concern for Lindie was that Lerato might fall victim to the cruelty and teasing of other kids because of her slightly bigger physique – something she, as a mother, wanted to avoid at all cost.
Having been on many diets before and never quite being able to keep the weight off for prolonged periods of time, Lindie also wanted to teach Lerato the importance of good, healthy eating habits from an early age.  She believes that the lessons that Lerato learns now while following the Detox and Wellness eating plan will have a long-lasting effect and that she will be able to maintain a healthy body  throughout her life.   
After three weeks of following the Detox and Wellness programme both mother and daughter have experienced significant weight-loss and increased energy levels.  In their case their commitment to the programme has also had the additional benefit of providing them with a very good bonding experience.  They prepare their meals together, eat together and do their exercises together.  They’re spending a lot more quality time with each other – and all that while providing each other with a good dose of healthy competition!

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This is the story of Dorothea Bizane who travels all the way from Natal to come see Dr Cohen.  Dorothea has a heart condition and has always struggled to lose weight.  After watching a television interview featuring Dr Cohen on a popular SABC programme, Dorothea decided to contact The Melrose Aesthetic Centre to book a consultation.  She made her appointment and Dr Cohen recommended the Detox and Wellness programme for her.  Another one of Dorothea’s pre-existing medical conditions was an extremely high cholesterol level.   This was naturally a very big concern for her, but after only a few weeks of following the eating plan and using the products her cholesterol levels have come done remarkably and her clothing size dropped by two sizes.  Dorothea is looking better and feeling better.  Her feet and knees don’t swell up like they used to and she can comfortably climb any stair case – something she used to avoid at all cost!  In addition to her physical improvement and higher energy levels, her emotional state of mind has also undergone a huge transformation.  Dorothea says she wakes up every morning feeling inspired and motivated and she has a new zest for life.  Just as an additional bonus, her complexion is also showing signs of improvement due to her new healthy lifestyle and she describes her skin as “beautiful and glowing”.  Dorothea’s results on the Detox and Wellness programme can certainly be described as “holistic” – an improved body, mind and spirit!

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