Take a leaf out of the beauty book of red carpet regulars; these results driven, high tech and high performance age-busters are the chosen ones for reclaiming youth.
Even though we’re not about to take to the red carpet, shoot a high-def feature film or have our bikini body displayed to millions world wide – Fraxel®, Thermage® and Liposonix® are the next step in your relationship with beauty.
Yes, they’re more of an investment than a heavy duty lotion, but the results are out-of-this-world amazing – rest assured no self respecting A-lister over thirty has stepped on the red carpet without at least one of these exceptional beauty treatments administered to them in the lead up.
These procedures have come a long way in terms of technological turn-ups, making them less invasive and enhancing the wow-factor in the results department.
You won’t be taking a month-long holiday in down time, but it’s not exactly a walk in the park either. Are you ready?
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Forget the everyday facial, to celebrate that milestone or simply to take a few years off, here’s the what and the how of beauty’s blockbusters:
Fraxel
What is it?
Fraxel is not about chasing youth; it’s about bringing your own beauty back. A non-invasive, state-of-the-art fractional laser that delivers immediate, progressive and predictable results, Fraxel was the first fractional resurfacing laser available to consumers in the in-clinic market.
How does it work?
By creating thousands of microscopic treatment areas across the complexion, which fires off the body’s inner signal to naturally heal itself. This response mechanism enhances cellular turnover so that fatigued cells are replaced with new, fresh glowingly healthy skin. This is key to ensuring you recapture the vibrancy of a younger you.
This is revolutionary simply due to the lasers’ ability to precisely penetrate the skin down to the dermis without disrupting the skins outer protective barrier.
Where: Fraxel is available from selected Cosmetic Surgeons, Dermatologist and Plastic Surgery Centres. Consult your practitioner to see if Fraxel is suitable for you. Find your nearest Fraxel clinic here.
Cost: Ranges from $1200 – $1500
Thermage
What is it?
Designed to cater specifically for the visible signs of ageing, such as loss of firmness and contour- particularly around the jawline, neck, under the eyes and beside the mouth – Thermage is a non-invasive radio frequency (RF) cosmetic procedure that has been clinically proven to help smooth, tighten and contour skin for an overall younger looking appearance.
How does it work?
Thermage is based on RF energy that kick-starts the body’s natural cell renewal process. A defibrillator for the dermis, of sorts, it combines heat energy to treat deep tissue and a cooling effect to protect the skin surface and offer optimal patient comfort.
Some immediate results of Thermage are evident, but will continue to improve for up to six months, and last for years, while optimal results are achieved from yearly follow-up treatments.
A consultation prior to treatment is key for the practitioner to determine whether the patient is suitable to receive treatment, the areas that need attention and the desired results of the patient.
The procedure takes between 45 to 90 minutes. Side effects are rare, but potential – these include swelling and blistering.
Where: Thermage is available from selected Cosmetic Surgeons, Dermatologist and Plastic Surgery Centres. Consult your practitioner to see if Thermage is suitable for you. Find your nearest Thermage Clinic here.
Cost: Ranges from $1500 – $3000
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Liposonix
What is it?
Liposonix answers the prayers of women everywhere who may have been a little lax with their healthy living over winter, and are now wearing a little extra cushioning. Using advanced ultrasound technology, this non-surgical fat reduction procedure, enables the elimination of targeted unwanted fat forever.
How does it work?
The latest Hollywood favourite for dropping a dress size in 8-12 weeks, Liposonix works via high-intensity focussed ultrasound (HIFU) delivered below the surface of the skin, heating it and permanently destroying targeted stubborn fat cells. The treated fat tissue is then removed naturally through the body’s own healing process, and there is no visible damage done to the surface of the skin where HIFU is administered.
The way in which the treatment works means that if you do gain weight again, it can no longer head to the treated area as fat cells cannot regrow there, so it will be distributed to other areas.
It goes without saying that this is not so much a band-aid fix, but a final step to reaching your personal goal to rid yourself of that extra nagging inch that won’t budge no matter how healthy your diet or regular your exercise.
During the treatment, there is an intense feeling of cold or warmth, prickling and tingling evident, and afterwards, some patients may experience bruising, swelling, redness and discomfort.
Where: Liposonix is available from selected Cosmetic Surgeons, Dermatologist and Plastic Surgery Centres. Consult your practitioner to see if Liposonix is suitable for you. Find your nearest Liposonix Clinic here.
Cost: Prices start around $2500 to $3000 per treatment.
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