My recommendations include:

For the first 6 weeks – have a weekly DF machine treatment - the use of galvanic current and sonophoresis is used to facilitate the penetration of antioxidants and tissue regenerators

Thereafter schedule a monthly treatment to maintain and improve the result.

An IPL treatment scheduled monthly – this to stimulate the production of collagen, elastin and to promote structural integrity of the dermis.  This treatment will improve texture, fine lines and give a more even tone to the skin by lightening the lentigines (sunspots).  This happens over a period of time as it is encouraging your own skin to improve its functioning.

The ideal is 3 treatments monthly and thereafter one treatment every 3 or 4 months.

** A combination of the DF machine treatments and IPL works wonders.

Time and money are obviously a factor and any combination of the above will be of benefit - i.e. you may decide to just do the course of 6 DF machine treatments either over 6 or 12 weeks OR a monthly DF machine treatment and a monthly IPL treatment. A plan suited to you can easily be accommodated.

A MICRODERMABRASION (MDA) treatment added to your programme, will be of benefit - it is usually done in the same treatment as the DF machine treatment and would not be performed more that once a month and no more than 3 treatments per year.

SUPPLEMENTATION 

I strongly recommend you take the following:

• CARNOSINE - binds toxic metals so your body can eliminate them. It guards cells and protein from oxidation. It prevents cross-linking of collagen (glycosylation). Take between 50 – 200mg of carnosine per day on an empty stomach.
• MSM - (“Physiological sulphur”) Neutralizes free radicals, slows down the loss of collagen and clears toxic build up at a cellular level and the body as a whole.
• OMEGA 3 - a much needed fatty acid for skin and brain health.
• Vitamin B complex - facilitates absorption of Omega 3 and B3 and is a strong anti-inflammatory.

LIFESTYLE

• Exercise regularly.
• Drink filtered water.
• Eat plenty of organic fresh fruit and vegetables.
• Include protein, especially from fish (salmon, tuna, sardines and mackerel) – nuts, especially almonds and walnuts and seeds such as sunflower and pumpkin.
• Eat foods low on the glycaemic index (sugar, rice cakes, potatoes, white bread, jams, cakes white rice are all examples of foods high on the GI index)

I am told that dark chocolate and red wine (in moderation)  are excellent anti ageing pleasures in that they are rich in bioflavanoids  - 
so enjoy!

All of the above would be of little use if one was depressed, stressed and demotivated so remember to have fun too!

ONE HOUR CONSULTATION                     R300.00

A full skin analysis using the SD202 digital skin analyzer.

During the session your skin will be analyzed in order to establish:-

-   your basic majority skin type

-   to evaluate which products will best serve your skin type

-   to decide on an effective home care protocol

-   to decide on an effective salon treatment protocol

-   to establish the cause of the current skin condition

Please bring all medications and nutritional supplements, hair care products, and skin care products to your skin care consultation. Preferably come to the consultation without any moisturizer or make-up on your face. Cleanse and moisturize the night before, but no cleansing or moisturizing the morning of your consultation.

IPL TREATMENT

Prior to your first IPL treatment it is important to have had a consultation to establish the appropriate treatment plan, to pre-treat the skin with antioxidants and to discuss your expectations and the end result.

The following are also important:

• Have a patch test prior to the first treatment to check your skin’s response to treatment.
• Make sure that you have no tan either from the sun or from an application of instant tan on your face  -  this could cause you to have stripes after the treatment, these will disappear in time, but preferable to avoid this.
• It is not advisable to be about to go on a “sunny holiday” after the treatment for at least 3 weeks
• If you are on cortisone, antibiotics, roacutane or any medication that would make you photosensitive, inform your therapist to assess if an IPL treatment is appropriate.
• You should NOT be using any AHA or retinoid products, or have had a microdermabrasion treatment or any form of skin peeling 2 weeks prior to the IPL treatment.
• You should NOT have had Botox or Fillers 4 weeks prior to an IPL treatment.

In a few cases there may be swelling after the treatment, this could last for 24 hours, if photo damage has been treated then the lentigines (sunspots) will be significantly darker for about 7 to 10 days - this can be covered with foundation.     If diffuse redness is the modality to be treated, either slight swelling or redness may be present for about 24 to 48 hours after treatment.

Do not plan to exercise, sauna, and steam bath or in any way overheat the skin after the treatment

IPL FACE ONLY – 75 min treatment  R1400

IPL FACE AND NECK – 75 min treatment                         R1600

IPL CHEEKS ONLY            - 45 min treatment                  R950

IPL HANDS – 45 min treatment                                         R650

MICRODERMABRASION

During this treatment your skin will be cleansed and analyzed.   Please bring products currently in use to the session.

 A layer of skin will be abraided using corundum powder.    The depth of the peeling will be decided on relative to the skin type and the result required.   After the treatment an antioxidant formulation and a sunscreen will be applied.

• You should NOT have used any form of AHA or retinol products one month prior to treatment

• You should NOT be taking roacutane, antibiotics, cortisone or any photosensitizing medications

• You should NOT have had an AHA peeling or any other peeling modality one month prior to treatment

Post treatment, your skin will be sensitive to light therefore a sunscreen must be worn even in the winter months.

Post treatment your skin may be red due to the dermabrasion, this should disappear by the next day, and it is preferable not to wear foundation after the treatment.

You should not have a facial or any form of peeling for at least 2 weeks after the treatment and if it has been a strong MDA, wait at least 4 weeks before any other type of skin treatment

The purpose of MDA is to facilitate increased product penetration to achieve results, to improve texture and encourage increased collagen formation.   If a deep or consecutive MDA’s are performed raised lentigines can be flattened.   

MDA plus antioxidant application – 1 hour – chest only                                     R500

MDA plus antioxidant application - 1hour - face only                                         R500                              

MDA plus antioxidant application   1hour - face and neck                                 R550                         

MDA plus antioxidant application - 1 hour - face, neck and chest                     R550               

MDA plus DF machine                       90 min     - face and neck                        R600                  

MDA on arms and legs and hands – cost and time will depend on the area to be covered.

FILORGA/MESOTHERAPY

This treatment is based on the use of active embryonic cellular elements obtained using advanced biomedical engineering techniques. The raw ingredients come from the sea. They contain all the elements necessary to revitalize adult cells: vitamins, minerals, amino acids, nucleic acids, enzymes and growth factors. This unique age-defying method was inspired by the work of Paul Niehaus, Alexis Carol and Filatov.

The treatment incorporates a glycolic acid peel, the use of mesotherapy (where minute skin punctures/holes are made with the use of a meso needle) to ensure maximum penetration of the highly active ingredients – (a concept similar to the Environ Rollcit).

This is followed by further serums and a mask. A truly unique treatment.

Cost per treatment                                    60 mins/90 mins                                    R650/R750

A course of 6 treatments is recommended followed by a monthly maintenance treatment.

JAVANI     

These skin rejuvenating products incorporate micronized intact collagen (bovine collagen) and a high percentage of hyalauronic acid (HA) as well as Vit A,C & E that are readily absorbed into the epidermis. The collagen and HA deliver moisture to the skin hydrating the epidermis. Studies have proven that a course of Javani treatments show pathology changes when skin biopsies are don – i.e. there has been a marked improvement in the collagen and moisture content of the dermis.

The treatment is preceded by a peel or microderabrasion, then ultrasound is used to facilitate penetration of the Javani gel.

Cost per treatment                                    60 mins/90 mins                                    R650/R750