Beauty Treatments | Body Contouring Treatment

Beauty Treatments

There are many ways to create a more youthful appearance and the great thing about this is that you can do beauty treatments no matter what your budget.

Vein removal, removal of stretch marks, anti-aging treatment, skin tag removal and CACI treatments are all examples of beauty treatments that are done by a medical practitioner. These treatments are costly, but very good.

Just by using what you have in your fridge and kitchen cupboards, you can start having younger looking skin without it costing you an arm and a leg. Effective beauty treatments can include scrubbing oatmeal onto your skin to exfoliate as well as moisturise as oatmeal is a natural moisturiser.

Egg whites, yoghurt, chamomile tea, cranberry juice, baking soda, sugar, honey, lemon and coffee can all be used for wonderful beauty treatments at home.

Body Contouring Treatment Could Build The New You

Body contouring treatment has the potential to transform the overall appearance of those who receive it depending, of course, on just how extensive they may wish the changes to be. Also referred to as body shaping, its purpose is to target selected areas of the body and to re-model them to reveal the better shapes hidden within in much the same manner as a sculptor fashions a block of crude stone into a work of art.

Always a task for qualified and experienced experts, body contouring treatment commonly consists of a series of cosmetic surgical procedures although, more recently, there have been some major advances in the development of non-surgical and minimally invasive procedures that are proving to be very effective.

One such procedure is laser lipolysis. The technique uses selected laser wavelengths to lyse or liquefy fat and is commonly used to treat the jowls chin and neck as well as other areas of loose skin such as that often found under the arms. As a body contouring treatment, it is doubly effective as the laser wavelengths used have a secondary effect on collagen, causing it contract and thus improve skin tone.

Confined to smaller areas unsuitable for liposuction, the short and gentle procedure is also less invasive and can be performed under local anaesthetic in a doctor’s office. It causes only minimal bruising; there are no side effects of any consequence and no real need for more than a very brief period of post-procedural recovery.

Bigger Jobs Need Tougher Measures

The extent and nature of body contouring treatment needed, determines the most appropriate route. For major remodelling, recourse to procedures that employ cosmetic surgery or the use of conventional liposuction will be the only feasible course to adopt.

In addition to the facelift with which most are now familiar, other surgical lifting procedures are also commonly practiced. These include brachioplasty or arm lift; mastopexy or breast lift and often accompanied by implants and abdominoplasty or stomach lift, sometimes used to remove the apron-like layer of fat that may reach the pubic region.

Body contouring treatment of the lower body may include surgery to trim the excess skin from thighs and buttocks and may be accompanied by liposuction. The widespread extent and the highly invasive nature of these surgical interventions should not be underestimated and these procedures should not be entered into without first thoroughly considering all of the potential risks that are inherent in any major surgical procedure. Even then, it would be wise to consider any less invasive options that may exist.

The cost of body contouring treatment can be considerable, but its result could be a new you.

Beauty Treatments

Beauty Treatments Available From The Melrose Aesthetic Centre In Johannesburg

The Melrose Aesthetic Centre makes use of the latest technologies in cosmetic non-invasive surgery  in beauty treatments. Our range of beauty treatments is extensive and include from lip and cheek augmentation through dermal fillers to removal of forehead wrinkles through Botox®. We also offer body sculpting beauty treatments through the application of laser technology and also injectable Lipolysis treatments. Lipolysis is effective in the reduction of cellulite and stubborn fat deposits. Apart from the above beauty treatments we also offer Mesotherapy for skin rejuvenation and chemical peels for restoration of sun damaged skin. Pigmentation can be removed through skin peels and through laser treatments. As can be seen from the above we offer a wide range beauty treatments to help you look and feel younger for longer.

Depigmentation Treatment

Depigmentation Treatment For Even-looking Skin Tone

There are various skin conditions, one of which are pigmentation. Pigmentation can be caused and affected by a number of things, including aging, hormonal fluctuations, sun exposure and so forth. But how do we treat it? The most effective way to help your skin regain its even-looking shimmer is by means of depigmentation treatment.

A depigmentation treatment such as Cosmelan® helps eliminate blemishes and dark patches on your skin. This formula acts as a block for melanin-producing enzymes such as Tyrosinase, resulting in the reduction of melasma. As the skin discolour is caused by the melanin molecules the blocking of tyrosinase thus prevents the skin from getting to the point of discolouring, and in doing so helps you to enjoy the excellence of an even-looking skin tone.

For more information on this depigmentation treatment contact us today to speak to one of our aesthetic consultants about the effective treatment of Cosmelan®.

Aesthetics for Men

Aesthetics For Modern Men

For longer than we want to acknowledge men used to pay little attention in caring for their appearance, but in modern days this is something of the past. Today men are reaping the benefits of science and technology that has created aesthetics for men. Men now know just how much looking good enhances the impression you make on people which are beneficial both in your professional as well as social life.

Aesthetics for men has grown exponentially and today include a number of treatments and products. This way it will help keep the complexion looking young, melt away any stubborn fat and lose weight. So if you are a man that takes pride in your appearance feel free to contact us to speak to one of our experienced aesthetic specialists about our current range of aesthetics for men.

Laser Procedures

The Latest in Laser Procedures

At The Melrose Aesthetic Centre we offer you an array of products and treatments to help you keep the signs of aging at bay. One such treatment includes SCITON Profile™ which offers numerous laser procedures for various issues. From hair removal to treating pigmentation and sun damage of the skin, laser procedures would be the surest and most painless way of dealing with these unwanted conditions.

In the field of aesthetics laser procedures is a form of art as it requires the expert hands of an aesthetic artiste. So if you are looking to gain from the benefits of laser treatments be sure to contact us today to make your booking with one of our specialised aesthetic consultants to discuss what laser procedures can do for you!

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