ANGELINA JOLIE - Platelet Rich Plasma
Otherwise known as the ‘Dracula Facelift’, this blood-derived procedure increases production of collagen, the substance that gives skin structure and a youthful look
Latest Technology Skin Treatment also known as the ‘Dracula Face Lift’ or ‘Vampire Treatment’
The use of Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) is not new; it has long been recognised for its accelerated wound healing properties in such applications as surgery and sports injuries. This technology is now being used for cosmetic enhancement with outstanding results.
Movie stars such as Angelina Jolie are now having this treatment done to utilise their bodies own healing potential, and to stimulate natural skin rejuvenation without the use of chemicals.
It seems PRP may have a thickening and tightening effect on the skin, giving you a youthful glow.
PRP is a bio active stimulator, not a filler. PRP stimulates your own cells to regenerate and rejuvenate the skin. It will increase collagen and thicken your skin to give a firmer and younger looking skin. Improved skin colour, elasticity, tone and thickness. Remodeling of the collagen fibers.
PRP Treatment is ideal for:
• Tired and dry skin
• Uneven pigmentation
• Signs of skin ageing
• Crepey Neck
• Eye area
• Fine lines and wrinkles
• Textural improvement
• Dull dry skin
• Backs of hands
• Full face rejuvenation
• Décolletage
• Other body areas
• The desire to choose a natural treatment
Frequently Asked Questions
What is PRP and how is it used?
This latest technology in skin rejuvenation, uses your own cells derived from your blood, these are then re-injected into the skin to stimulate collagen and new skin cells.
PRP is an aesthetic treatment that uses the healing potential of your own blood to bio-stimulate skin cells. PRP uses the richness of growth factors and the process of stem cells stimulation to regenerate and revitalise damaged skin. Platelet Rich Plasma a concentrate of platelets in a small amount of autologous plasma, obtained from your own blood. Your plasma contains fundamental growth factors released by activated platelets to initiate the tissue regeneration process. Because all components of PRP are autologous, the risk of immunological reactions or contamination with transmissible diseases is eliminated.
Where does the PRP come from?
Your blood is rich in these red blood cells, white blood cells, and plasma. We only use the plasma portion of your blood. Then a special process is used to obtain the PRP. You only receive treatment with your own cells. Preparing PRP is an easy, safe and quick process.
What can I expect?
PRP activates the tissue regeneration process by
Stimulation of new collagen production.
Induction of mesenchymal (connective tissue) stem cell division
Stimulation of angiogenesis, the formation of new blood vessels.
A vibrant, fresh youthful skin and a reduction in fine lines and wrinkles; due to the new collagen formation.
What does the treatment involve?
A small collection of blood is taken and processed to give us the plasma required for your treatment. This plasma is then injected into your skin, much like having other cosmetic injections. Blood is collected from you in special tubes and is centrifuged 5-10minutes. PRP is then ready for its application – intradermal injections for volumetric corrections and bio stimulation of skin cells. Direct injection of PRP into the dermis supports and accelerates the process of tissue regeneration and reconstruction. Your skin should still continue to improve with time following your treatment program. Results take around 2-3 weeks to see and a series of treatments is recommended. Full consultation required
Is PRP safe?
PRP is 100% your own cells (autologous) and therefore there is no risk of allergy, or rejection. PRP is inherently safe.
Other things you should know:
Not all grades of wrinkling or skin laxity can be improved and may require a combination of treatments. Smoking and alcohol consumption shortens the life of the new cells.
Individual results may vary due to personal health and lifestyle variants.
Full Consultation Required
Introducing a Revolutionary skin treatment… Platelet Rich Plasma - PRP
Jude Luke - Saturday, February 18, 2012
Cosmedix Skin Care
Jude Luke - Wednesday, January 04, 2012
Cosmedix
Proven and Trusted.
CosMedix is a dedicated chirally correct range where innovation, beauty and science converge. CosMedix is dedicated to using the most natural, effective ingredients in the market place today. We do not use preservatives (the active ingredients act as a natural preservative), biological (ingredients associated with animal or animal testing), artificial colours or synthetic fragrances. Only essential oils or ingredients that test high on the irritancy scales are used. The home maintenance range is suitable for all skin types from oily to the most sensitive. At different stages of our lives our skin undergoes various changes. To keep the skin looking its best CosMedix has a range of peeling agents used only by clinical professionals to enhance and improve the appearance and texture of the skin.
This revolutionary range is environmentally friendly.
Proven and Trusted.
CosMedix is a dedicated chirally correct range where innovation, beauty and science converge. CosMedix is dedicated to using the most natural, effective ingredients in the market place today. We do not use preservatives (the active ingredients act as a natural preservative), biological (ingredients associated with animal or animal testing), artificial colours or synthetic fragrances. Only essential oils or ingredients that test high on the irritancy scales are used. The home maintenance range is suitable for all skin types from oily to the most sensitive. At different stages of our lives our skin undergoes various changes. To keep the skin looking its best CosMedix has a range of peeling agents used only by clinical professionals to enhance and improve the appearance and texture of the skin.
This revolutionary range is environmentally friendly.
Aspect Skin Care
Jude Luke - Tuesday, December 06, 2011
Aspect
A Skincare Revolution.
A modern and superior skincare range for all ages. Aspect is an Australian made and owned condition specific cosmeceutical range.
Aspect contains chirally corrected active ingredients in the highest concentrations and is sourced from the world's most advanced pharmaceutical and bio-technology companies and uses where possible certified organic ingredients free of pesticides, parabens, perfumes and dyes. In-clinic performance evaluation of each formula has been carried out to ensure efficacy. Aspect contains a complete home care and chemical peel component. The Aspect range has been developed for men and women who want an effective skin care regime.
The comprehensive Aspect range is:
Formulated with the highest concentrations of pure naturally-derived botanicals and high octane cosmeceutical correctives.
Formulated with certified organic non-genetically modified ingredients wherever possible.
Chirally correct and optically pure activesfor maximum clinical results without unnecessary irritation or trauma.
Free of propylene glycol.
Free of mineral oils and other petrochemicals.
Free of parabens and other harsh preservative systems.
Free of artificial fragrances.
Free of animal derived ingredients.
Never tested on animals only people
Aspect is a protected brand not avaliable in department stores or online.
We recommend a skin consultation with one of our qualified therapists to dertermine a custom skin care routine designed for you. No Charge allow 20 minutes
Micro Needling: Questions and Answers. What you need to know!
Jude Luke - Thursday, November 10, 2011
Q What is a Skin Roller?
A The skin roller (also called dermal needling or collagen induction) is a small hand held rolling device which has micro surgical needles that reach the inner surface of your skin to promote skin repair by stimulating elastin and collagen production in the skin without causing any damage.
Q Do Skin Rollers Really Work?
A Skin Rollers are supported by clinical studies to be effective in non-surgical and non-ablative treatment for a variety of skin conditions. These include anti-ageing, (wrinkles, fine lines), scarring and hyperpigmentation. Studies have also shown that skin rollers are often times a better treatment than dermabrasion, chemical peels, and laser resurfacing. They are proven to be just effective in their ability to stimulate collagen and elastin production.
Q Do Skin Rollers Hurt? - Is the Process Painful?
A Using the device gently gives a tickling feeling, but using the dermal roller is not painful.
Anesthetic creams are used to reduce discomfort.
Q How does the Skin Roller Work?
A It performs collagen induction therapy, which means, as you roll the skin needling roller over your skin, the extremely fine needles (microneedles) penetrate into the dermis. This is perceived by the body as damage, which stimulates the release of growth factors that trigger the production of collagen and elastin. The micro-channels created by the fine needles fully close within just a few hours after initial application. This provides just enough time for new collagen structures to form within the skin’s lower layers, but short enough to ensure that you can quickly resume your normal schedule. Thereby eliminating the risks and negative side effects that are commonly encountered with dermabrasion, chemical peeling, and laser resurfacing.
Q Are Skin Rollers Safe:
A Clinically conducted studies in the U.S South Korea, and Europe have shown that genuine dermaroller therapy can increase serum absorption by as much as 1,000 times. This process is more nurturing to the skin than invasive and expensive skin treatments which makes skin needling at home safe.
Q How will the skin roller benefit my skin?
A Skin Dermal Rollers have the following key benefits:
• It can be used on thin skin, and on all areas of the face, neck and body.
• Extremely high absorption of any type of chemical substance
• Collagen Induction through controlled mechanical stimulation
• Complete preservation of the epidermis during the procedure
• Can increase serum absorption by as much as 1,000 times
• There are no known negative side-effects
• Realignment of old collagen bundles
• No permanent damage to the skin, and no pain during the procedure
• The process stimulates physiological responses
• Convenient skin needling at home
Q How Fast Will I See Results?
A You should see results of smoother, clearer skin within 2-3 weeks, cell rejuvenation by 3 months and a remodeled skin with permanent changes after 6 months. This remodeling process will continue for another 6 months after your last treatment
A The skin roller (also called dermal needling or collagen induction) is a small hand held rolling device which has micro surgical needles that reach the inner surface of your skin to promote skin repair by stimulating elastin and collagen production in the skin without causing any damage.
Q Do Skin Rollers Really Work?
A Skin Rollers are supported by clinical studies to be effective in non-surgical and non-ablative treatment for a variety of skin conditions. These include anti-ageing, (wrinkles, fine lines), scarring and hyperpigmentation. Studies have also shown that skin rollers are often times a better treatment than dermabrasion, chemical peels, and laser resurfacing. They are proven to be just effective in their ability to stimulate collagen and elastin production.
Q Do Skin Rollers Hurt? - Is the Process Painful?
A Using the device gently gives a tickling feeling, but using the dermal roller is not painful.
Anesthetic creams are used to reduce discomfort.
Q How does the Skin Roller Work?
A It performs collagen induction therapy, which means, as you roll the skin needling roller over your skin, the extremely fine needles (microneedles) penetrate into the dermis. This is perceived by the body as damage, which stimulates the release of growth factors that trigger the production of collagen and elastin. The micro-channels created by the fine needles fully close within just a few hours after initial application. This provides just enough time for new collagen structures to form within the skin’s lower layers, but short enough to ensure that you can quickly resume your normal schedule. Thereby eliminating the risks and negative side effects that are commonly encountered with dermabrasion, chemical peeling, and laser resurfacing.
Q Are Skin Rollers Safe:
A Clinically conducted studies in the U.S South Korea, and Europe have shown that genuine dermaroller therapy can increase serum absorption by as much as 1,000 times. This process is more nurturing to the skin than invasive and expensive skin treatments which makes skin needling at home safe.
Q How will the skin roller benefit my skin?
A Skin Dermal Rollers have the following key benefits:
• It can be used on thin skin, and on all areas of the face, neck and body.
• Extremely high absorption of any type of chemical substance
• Collagen Induction through controlled mechanical stimulation
• Complete preservation of the epidermis during the procedure
• Can increase serum absorption by as much as 1,000 times
• There are no known negative side-effects
• Realignment of old collagen bundles
• No permanent damage to the skin, and no pain during the procedure
• The process stimulates physiological responses
• Convenient skin needling at home
Q How Fast Will I See Results?
A You should see results of smoother, clearer skin within 2-3 weeks, cell rejuvenation by 3 months and a remodeled skin with permanent changes after 6 months. This remodeling process will continue for another 6 months after your last treatment
Wish you could remodel scarred or uneven skin? Read about Micro Needling!
Jude Luke - Wednesday, November 02, 2011
Micro Needling - Dermal Rolling
Collagen Induction Therapy
Re-model scarred uneven skin, induce thicker healthier skin.
Studies have shown that when the skin is injured, the body’s response to any injury releases cellular growth mediators that result in skin repair and increased cellular turnover. The response also naturally causes the increased production of structural substances such as collagen. This new injury gives the skin a chance to remodel older scar tissue and also leads to a healthier, thicker skin which refines the wrinkled appearance of aging.
Many appearance medicine practitioners have designed treatments to take similar advantage of stimulating the body’s natural cellular repair mechanisms. For example, chemical peels, laser treatments and Elos skin tightening all ‘injure’ the skin in some way and then induce this response. It has been the aim to balance the treatment to have a good effect without causing any unwanted damage: that is to stimulate the skin without undue injury. It has been discovered that multiple tiny injuries are one of the best ways to induce this cellular response without adverse effect. Rolling the skin with tiny controlled length needle rollers can effectively achieve an amazing effect. The injury is well controlled by the technique and can be tailored to suit your needs. Lighter home treatments can be performed daily and more aggressive treatments can also be performed by our trained professionals. Improvement can be expected in aging skin, fine wrinkles, acne scarring, stretch marks and open pores.
Help Penetration of Skin Products:
Many active skin care ranges are dependent on their therapeutic nutrients penetrating through the natural barrier put up by the skin. With needling, after application, penetration through the top layers of the skin is much easer with claims that the topical application can penetrate up to 4000% more than by just leaving it on the skin. Care has to be exercised because of the increased penetration and it is advisable to start with a lower percentage of active products. Do not experiment and always ask your therapist prior to use as to what actives you can use.
Needling is commonly used in reducing the appearance of fine wrinkling/aged skin, including acne, ice-pick and chicken pox scars. It can be used in all areas of the body and is safe on all skin types including darker skins.
To gain best results we advise that clients consider and discuss with their skin therapist combining a complimentary consultation as part of a full programme of rejuvenation.
Collagen Induction Therapy
Re-model scarred uneven skin, induce thicker healthier skin.
Studies have shown that when the skin is injured, the body’s response to any injury releases cellular growth mediators that result in skin repair and increased cellular turnover. The response also naturally causes the increased production of structural substances such as collagen. This new injury gives the skin a chance to remodel older scar tissue and also leads to a healthier, thicker skin which refines the wrinkled appearance of aging.
Many appearance medicine practitioners have designed treatments to take similar advantage of stimulating the body’s natural cellular repair mechanisms. For example, chemical peels, laser treatments and Elos skin tightening all ‘injure’ the skin in some way and then induce this response. It has been the aim to balance the treatment to have a good effect without causing any unwanted damage: that is to stimulate the skin without undue injury. It has been discovered that multiple tiny injuries are one of the best ways to induce this cellular response without adverse effect. Rolling the skin with tiny controlled length needle rollers can effectively achieve an amazing effect. The injury is well controlled by the technique and can be tailored to suit your needs. Lighter home treatments can be performed daily and more aggressive treatments can also be performed by our trained professionals. Improvement can be expected in aging skin, fine wrinkles, acne scarring, stretch marks and open pores.
Help Penetration of Skin Products:
Many active skin care ranges are dependent on their therapeutic nutrients penetrating through the natural barrier put up by the skin. With needling, after application, penetration through the top layers of the skin is much easer with claims that the topical application can penetrate up to 4000% more than by just leaving it on the skin. Care has to be exercised because of the increased penetration and it is advisable to start with a lower percentage of active products. Do not experiment and always ask your therapist prior to use as to what actives you can use.
Needling is commonly used in reducing the appearance of fine wrinkling/aged skin, including acne, ice-pick and chicken pox scars. It can be used in all areas of the body and is safe on all skin types including darker skins.
To gain best results we advise that clients consider and discuss with their skin therapist combining a complimentary consultation as part of a full programme of rejuvenation.
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