How to stop pigmentation - the new anti-ageing enemy

In many cases, pigmentation can be significantly more ageing than wrinkles. According to evolutionary biologists Drs Bernhard Fink and Karl Grammer, who researched what constitutes skin perfection, skin discolouration can visually add up to 12 years to our perceived age. This is due to the way light reflects off the skin – with uneven skin tone resulting in dull skin and it only takes a small amount of pigmentation to cause a lack of luminosity.

Pigmentation and uneven skin tone can take on many forms - pale patchiness, dark spots, freckles and melasma (often occurring during pregnancy). For luminous, youthful skin, it is important to take steps to both avoid the occurrence of pigmentation and reverse the signs of pigmentation – many of which are simple to implement:

• Always wear a high quality sunscreen/sunblock and reapply. 
• Sun exposure damages DNA which can cause blotchy skin and a high protection block will help prevent spots occurring in the first place.

• Use a cosmedical grade brightening serum. 
• This will help reduce pigmentation and minimise further damage. Ingredients are critical – look for Daisy Flower, Glycolic acid, Vitamin C, Wakamine and Lotus Extracts. Expect to see results with daily application in 2-3 months.

• Exfoliate regularly with a high quality product. 
• Exfoliation is key to cell renewal and is a must in any skin regime.

• Have a series of peels and / or hydrodermabrasion treatments at a clinic. 
• This encourages damaged skin to turnover quickly, thereby reducing pigmentation. Some higher strength peels can be extremely effective in combating pigmentation and results can be seen within a few weeks. Speak to an experienced skin expert about your concerns and they can develop a plan tailored to your skin and budget.

Can’t shift fatty areas or cellulite despite diet and exercise?

Eat well and exercise regularly but can’t get rid of certain pockets of fat or cellulite? Genetics, age and pregnancy can all contribute to this and it can be frustrating when the benefits of all your hard work plateau. 

Ultrasound cavitation is a relatively new aesthetic treatment that is used to contour body areas and reduce cellulite. A handpiece is gently rolled over the area of concern, which transmits low level ultrasonic waves that consist of compression-expansion impulses that essentially convert fat into liquid. This liquefied fat is then easily drained by the body’s own natural filtration system. 

It is a safe, painless treatment with no downtime and is a genuine alternative to liposuction without the associated risks, complications and cost. Common areas to treat include:

• Stomach 
• Love handles 
• Arms 
• Buttocks 
• Thighs 
• Areas where there is cellulite

The number of sessions required generally range from 6-10 treatments, spaced at least 3 days apart (weekly is fine) and treatments last about an hour.

Most people are safe to have the treatments and best results are achieved if it is combined with regular exercise and a low calorie diet.

And the results? Well, we are seeing great results with many clients losing centimetres in just one treatment. So get your body ready for summer!

How Does the Cost of Diode Laser Hair Removal Compare to Other Hair Removal Methods?

Have you ever really thought of the true cost of your hair removal regime? Often, people come to us focused on the cost of our treatments, and although we always offer great value, some people mention that they can’t afford treatments. Diode laser hair removal treatments pay for themselves in no time – saving you money (not to mention time!) in the long run.

Waxing:

Are you a waxer? How often do you wax? How much is each treatment? 

Most waxers have appointments once a month. At an average cost of $35 for a bikini/Brazzie, that’s $420 a year, which is $4,200 over 10 years!

Not to mention the embarrassment of letting hair grow in between treatments and the ingrown hairs that most people get (yes, diode laser hair removal fixes that too!).

Shaving:

You may think a razor doesn’t cost much, but how many razors do you use in a year? Using a decent razor and shaving every few days will cost you about $100 a year. Over 10 years that’s $1000.

And how much extra time, effort and money do you spend in the shower (plus water costs) and dealing with cuts and shaving rashes?

IPL:

Many salons/clinics still sell IPL as a form of permanent hair reduction. Whilst great for treatments such as facial rejuvenation, it is less effective for hair removal. Comparing prices between IPL and diode laser cannot be done just by comparing the costs per session as you will need far more treatments with IPL (usually around double), plus a lot of ongoing maintenance, which is not so much required with diode laser.

So, whilst the initial cost of diode laser hair removal might seem higher than other hair removal treatments, it more than pays for itself considering the long term benefits of being hair free!