It takes more than just losing weight to feel good about wearing a swimsuit this summer. If spider veins, shaving rashes skin tags, stretch marks and stubborn fat pockets are knocking your confidence then this article might be for you. Dr Kim Prescott at Penrose Clinic describes treatments to help get you selfie ready for summer, from cellulite treatments to smooth skin.
TRIM AND DEFINE
Technologies such as Lipofirm and Emsculpt Neo combine muscle toning and fat reduction and are highly effective treatments for anyone struggling to lose resistant weight around their middle or who wants to lift and tone their buttocks. During an Emsculpt Neo treatment radio frequency warms the muscles in advance of supramaximal contractions, preparing them for an intense workout. In less than 4 minutes, the temperature in the subcutaneous fat layer can reach a level that leads to apoptosis, permanent damage to the fat cells that leads to them being removed from the body. Clinical studies show an average of 30% reduction in subcutaneous fat. Radio frequency also leads to skin tightening, helping to manage skin laxity or stretch marks in the treatment area.
High intensity focused electromagnetic (HIFEM) energy bypasses the brain’s limitations to contract muscles at an intensity not possible during a workout. A 30 minute Emsculpt Neo treatment on the stomach is the equivalent of doing 20,000 stomach crunches at 100% capacity (or 20,000 squats after a buttock treatment). This extreme stress forces the muscles to adapt, resulting in an increase in the number and growth of muscle fibres and cells. Clinical studies demonstrate an average of 25% increase in muscle volume 3 months after a course of 4 treatments.
SMOOTH AND TONE CELLULITE
Cellulite programmes tend to include multiple modalities and homecare regimens. Technologies to manage cellulite are advancing rapidly and specially formulated products really do help to firm the skin, reduce the fluid accumulation and improve the appearance of cellulite. LipoFirm PRO Cellulite Erase treatments combined with the BTL Emsculpt Neo fat reduction and/or buttock lifting protocols are used in the Penrose Clinic along with a home treatment regimen using clinically proven ingredients and techniques.
MEDICAL LASER FOR HAIR REMOVAL AND TREATMENT OF SPIDER VEINS
Medical lasers are highly effective for permanent hair reduction, management of vascular irritations like spider veins and cherry red spots on the body. They are also used for skin rejuvenation and management of pigmented lesions so can form an important part of your preparations for summer. New generation medical lasers can be used for all skin tones and many will have integrated cooling systems to ensure that treatments are entirely comfortable even in the most sensitive skins.
Emsculpt Neo and Medical laser are offered at the Penrose Clinic, an advanced aesthetics and laser clinic in the stately home, Fetcham Park House. Dr Kim Prescott practices Aesthetic and Lifestyle Medicine as well as working in clinical research, and lecturing and training in advanced aesthetic techniques.
Laser treatments have had a resurgence in popularity with the introduction of the new generation of medical lasers and have an important role to play in your preparations for summer. The top of the range lasers have integrated cooling systems to ensure the treatment is comfortable even in the most sensitive of skins, and are adjustable to be suitable for all skin and hair types. Medical lasers that incorporate Mixed Technologies (both alexandrite and ND:Yag) are highly effective for the management of spider veins, cherry red spots, benign skin lesions and permanent hair reduction.
Certain lasers can also be used to treat skin tags, but precision cryotherapy is another popular option.
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