Radiofrequency (RF) skin tightening is a nonsurgical treatment to firm sagging skin. The procedure can give you a more youthful appearance.
Radiofrequency devices use safe levels of low-frequency electromagnetic waves to generate heat. This heat penetrates deep into your skin’s layers. There, it stimulates new skin cell
production (regeneration). The treatment also stimulates the production of collagen and elastin. These proteins give skin cells more strength and flexibility. As a result, sagging skin regains its firm shape and feel.
People who don’t want the extra expense, pain or recovery time of cosmetic surgeries may choose radio-frequency skin tightening. The procedure:
Healthcare providers use radio frequency skin tightening treatments for:
During radiofrequency cellulite treatment, a cutaneous manipulation stimulates the bloodstream
and lymphatic system, thus promoting the elimination of metabolic wastes. The body is slimmed
and toned, and the skin becomes softer and firmer. As a bonus, this natural process enhances
well-being and relaxation. Numerous clinical and scientific studies have validated
radiofrequency's therapeutic and aesthetic applications.
During radiofrequency cellulite treatment, a cutaneous manipulation stimulates the bloodstream and lymphatic system, thus promoting the elimination of metabolic wastes. The body is slimmed and toned, and the skin becomes softer and firmer. As a bonus, this natural process enhances well-being and relaxation. Numerous clinical and scientific studies have validated radiofrequency's therapeutic and aesthetic applications.
During the procedure, your provider:
The treatment area may feel warm. And you may experience tingling vibrations or mild discomfort. You should alert your provider if you feel an uncomfortable burning sensation.
Some patients experience mild redness following their procedure, but this typically fades within a few hours.
It takes time for your skin to produce new skin cells, collagen and elastin. Although some patients experience immediate tightening, most see results emerge between several weeks and 6 months as the new collagen grows. You should see skin tone and appearance changes within two to six months. Some patients will benefit from treatments spaced at 4 to 6-week intervals. Gaber Consultants Medical Aesthetic Clinic staff will work with you to determine the best approach for your skin tightening goals. Your provider may recommend another treatment if you don’t get the desired results. Some people need two to six treatments.
Your skin is constantly aging. However, with proper skin care, the effects of radio frequency skin tightening may last one to three years.
The TWIST Microneedling device has been approved by Health Canada, ensuring the highest safety and efficacy standards. Its precision-engineered design allows consistent and uniform results, minimizing discomfort and maximizing effectiveness.
Here’s why the TWIST Microneedling device stands out:
Safety First:
Microneedling and microdermabrasion are procedures that improve the look and texture of your skin. However, microdermabrasion doesn’t use needles. Instead, a healthcare provider uses a device with a rough edge, like sandpaper, to exfoliate the uppermost layer of your skin. Microneedling goes deeper into your skin than microdermabrasion, so it might work better for problems beneath the surface, such as acne scars.
Microneedling has cosmetic and medical uses. You might consider micro-needling if you’re
concerned about:
Talk to your healthcare provider before getting microneedling if you have:
Microchanneling is a non-invasive procedure designed to stimulate your body’s own natural ability to generate collagen, elastin, and other building blocks of healthy skin. By stimulating the outermost layers of the skin, microchanneling can help your body start this process without penetrating into living tissue.
With minimal physical discomfort, most patients are able to do the procedure without numbing cream and without any noticeable pain. However, topical numbing cream can also be applied to the treatment area before the procedure. You will feel a pin prick sensation, especially over the forehead, cheekbones, eyes and lips. There is no lingering discomfort, and we have a number of strategies we employ to minimize discomfort during treatment. Post-procedure, most people report a “tight” feeling in their skin.
Each session usually lasts 90 minutes.
When needling is complete the treated skin may feel hot and tight. After the treatment, skin turns red, fades within the first hour or so, and resolves within 24 hours. Expect a mild sloughing of the treated skin for up to 3 days after treatment. Deeper stamping depths (1mm and 1.5mm) will increase healing time.
Microchanneling treatments can improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, hyperpigmentation, acne scarring, stretch marks, and rosacea.
It is normal for treatments to result in some skin irritation, especially for clients with more sensitive skin. Always wait a minimum of 90 minutes before putting anything else on the skin. During this time, it is normal for the skin to remain pink or light red. After the 90 minutes you can apply additional moisturizer or other products. Keep in mind however, that as your skin may be more sensitive than usual for several days after the treatment, especially strong topicals should be avoided until the skin returns to normal.
Though neo-collagenesis (the production of new collagen) can take several weeks, it is not abnormal to notice an improvement in the quality and appearance of your skin within the first 24 hours. After 2-3 treatments a thicker more robust, collagen filled cellular matrix will produce more consistent and noticeable improvement. And 6 or more treatments may be recommended for scarring, laxity and wrinkles.
If you have any underlying condition that significantly impairs your immune system, it is a good idea to avoid microchanneling. Examples include but are not limited to active radiation or chemotherapy, uncontrolled diabetes, chronic inflammatory skin disease (e.g., eczema, psoriasis, infection, rash or any type of dermatitis at the treatment site), Accutane in the past 6 months, hemophilia or similar bleeding disorder. Laser or deep chemical peel that removed the entire epidermis within last 18 months, newly done fillers within the last two weeks, scars that are less than 6 months old, keloids or raised scarring, Presence of raised moles, warts or any raised lesions on the area to be treated
Also, anyone with stainless steel allergies should not do this treatment. We also discourage treatments for those who are pregnant or nursing.
As Procell microchanneling treatments are minimally invasive, they are also very safe for all skin tones. Whether you are fair-skinned or dark, and even if you experience chronic breakouts, properly conducted microchanneling treatments will not result in hyperpigmentation, keloid scars, or other lasting negative side effects.
Short-term side effects are minimal but may include:
The number Microchanneling treatments depends on the individuals skin condition.
Treatment should begin at .25mm or .5mm needle depth, graduating to longer needles as necessary. One could continue this series indefinitely and experience both corrective and anti-aging benefits.
Procell's Microchannel Delivery Serum contains bone marrow-derived growth factors in a hyaluronic acid suspension. Both of these elements are naturally-occurring in the human body. There are no human, animal, or plant cells, DNA, blood, or any other foreign substances. The product has been used safely and effectively for over a decade.
Microchanneling stimulates the body to release peptides, cytokines and growth factors that induce collagen production. As you get older, the stem cells that produce these vital proteins lose efficacy and decline in population, so microchanneling alone becomes less and less effective. Because of premature aging, the Microchannel Delivery Serum and the post care Cellular Renewal Serum and Healing Accelerator Serum become more vital to improvement. Use of the Procell aftercare products ensure the skin continuously receives potent, robust, pristine peptides, cytokines and growth factors even in between treatments. Think of diet and exercise – microchanneling without serums is like exercising without dieting. Results can be good with microchanneling only, but are significantly amplified with serums.
1. If you are given a mask, keep it on for at least 15-30 mins.
2. Preferably, no other products are applied for 6-8 hours.
3. Avoid exposure to pet dander and other irritants as best you can. You may experience a mild allergic reaction to pets and other things you typically do not react to within the first 24 hours.
4. Your skin may feel hot and tight, like a mild sunburn.
5. For your first treatment, (and treatments at .25mm in general) you can expect mild redness and swelling, and a tight, warm sensation for between 4-24 hours. Treatments with longer needle lengths may produce redness and swelling, along with tiny flecks of redness for between 4-72 hours.
6. Trans-Epidermal Water Loss is a common temporary side effect and could leave you feeling dry throughout the first week. Keep the recommended moisturizer with you during the day and apply as frequently as necessary to avoid dryness.
After 24-48 hours post-procedure: apply the Procell Cellular Renewal Serum and Healing Accelerator for the best results. Cleanse first and apply 1-3 pumps each. Apply daily, morning and night.
In addition:
● For the first 120 mins, don’t touch the face, don’t put anything else on (besides the mask), and avoid sun exposure.
● After 6-8 hours, you can apply a mild moisturizer.
● Avoid sweating for the first 24 hours (No gym, sauna, swimming, spicy food, exercise)
● No Retin-A, Retinol, vitamin C, BHA, AHA, or exfoliation for 5-7 days
Microchanneling is a linear stamping method that creates uniformly distributed channels without causing skin tearing or dragging, leading to reduced discomfort. The treatment is quicker due to wider tips covering more surface area. Additionally, microchanneling typically involves minimal downtime. In contrast, microneedling creates irregular and angled channels, making it a more abrasive procedure with downtime lasting between 5 to 7 days.
Procell Therapies Microchanneling is often described as Microneedling Evolved. The stem cell-derived growth factors that maximize results distinguish the Procell treatment compared to the traditional delivery serums used for Microneedling which are mainly Hyaluronic Acid, Brightening Serums and Salicylic acid which may not be as effective.
Procell Therapies Microchanneling also uses a stamping technique, less damaging than any traditional Microneedling techniques. During the treatment, very small tips penetrate the upper layers of the skin (epidermis), creating small, micro-injuries. The "micro-injuries" are created by "stamping" vertically to create clean micro-channels instead of dragging or gliding across the skin. As a result, no scratching or tearing of the skin occurs.
Procell microchanneling tips are 100% reliable, because each tip has a fixed depth. Microneedling devices with adjustable depths are not always accurate. (Different conditions need difference depths of treatment.) Procell also has three treatment diameters for optimised treatment coverage - 12 Filaments, 25 Filaments and 49 Filaments and are suitable for both the face and body whilst traditional Microneedling Devices only have one tip diameter of 12 needles.
At Gaber Consultants Medical Aesthetic Clinic, we use the MD Microchannel Delivery Serum for all customers over 40 years of age as it contains double the growth factors and anti-aging, pro-healing and anti-inflammatory ingredients such as TGF-ß3 and IL-1. The MD Microchannel Delivery Serum provides faster results with shorter recovery times than the Pro serum which is suitable for all customers under 40 years of age.
Ingredients include deionized water, stem cytokines (proprietary mixture of human bone marrow stem cell-derived growth factors and cytokines), hyaluronic acid, dihydroxy acetic acid and benzyl alcohol.
The MD serum contains human bone marrow-derived growth factors in a hyaluronic acid suspension. Both elements occur naturally in the human body. There are no human, animal, or plant cells, DNA, blood, or any other foreign substances. The product has been used safely and effectively for over a decade.
The main powerhouse in Procell serum is Stem Cytokines, which supports cellular renewal. When applied to the skin, the skin mimics the effect of having more stem cells. We lose most of these stem cells as we age. By middle age only a few percent remain compared to our youth and the remaining ones are less robust. The serum has potent regenerating properties to improve skin firmness, elasticity and tone.
Procell creates a biological interaction between damaged cells and healing cytokines. Our bone marrow contains mesenchymal stem cells. These contain DNA hardware to work towards wound healing, fighting disease, and rejuvenating skin. The cells excrete proteins called cytokines, which are like little packages of information.
When the microchanneling creates a small injury in the skin, stem cells report to the area (or, in this case, are applied on the treatment area) to heal. Cell receptors in the injured area connect with the healthy cytokine into the damaged cells starting the healing process.
Cryotherapy involves the use of extremely low temperatures to treat various health and skin conditions. The procedure entails applying liquid nitrogen directly to specific areas of concern. The freezing temperatures lead to the formation of ice crystals within the cells, which then freeze. and destroy them. Over time, the treated area may blister, scab, and eventually fall off, allowing healthy skin to regenerate.
Cryotherapy operates by utilizing a cryogen to cool the targeted lesion to sub-zero temperatures, resulting in direct tissue necrosis. The thawing process induces osmolarity changes that also lead to tissue damage.
Liquid nitrogen
Cryotherapy using liquid nitrogen involves using a cryospray, such as the Freezpen. The dose, freeze-time, and delivery method depend on the location, depth, size, and tissue type of the lesion.
With the timed spot freeze technique, the spray is positioned 1 to 1.5cm above the centre of the skin lesion and sprayed until an ice ball encompasses the lesion (and required margin). Depending on the lesion and depth of freeze, the ice field is then maintained for 5 to 30 seconds. In some cases, the treatment is repeated once thawing has been completed. This is known as a ‘double freeze-thaw’.
A Cryotherapy Session in Detail
Personalized Evaluation
Each person is unique and deserves a personalized assessment. Because everyone has different expectations and needs, it is essential that we advise you on the best possible treatment and provide a cost estimate.
Taking of Photographs
It is important to take pictures before and after your treatment. Pictures allow us to visualize the areas to be treated correctly. In addition, they are the most effective way for you to see the evolution of your results, as your satisfaction is our top priority.
Cryotherapy Treatment
The Freezpen sprays a focused liquid nitrogen spray applied directly to the lesion. During treatment, you may feel a slight burning sensation that may last a few minutes.
After Treatment
Once the lesions have been treated, they return to their normal color a few minutes after being frozen. Usually, swelling and inflammation occur around the lesion. Following treatment, a water blister filled with clear fluid or blood that settles in the treatment area may form. This reaction is completely normal, and you should not worry. Do not rip off any skin; it will make the healing process much longer. An average healing time of 10 to 14 days should be expected after a liquid nitrogen treatment.
Follow-Up After Treatment
Although cryotherapy treatment is effective, additional treatments may be needed.
Cryotherapy is a simple and relatively safe procedure; however, it can require several treatments to work. The resultant pain can also hinder compliance.
Cryotherapy is generally safe and well-tolerated when performed correctly and appropriately, which explains its popularity in dermatology. However, nothing is entirely risk-free, and cryotherapy is no exception. Below are the potential risks and side effects that may occur.
Common side effects
Less common side effects
Other complications
treatments
Looking after the treated area
Over time, due to several factors, capillary walls may lose their elasticity and become permanently enlarged. Capillaries located close to the dermo-epidermal junction layer may then become visible.
Thermocoagulation is a cosmetic skin treatment that utilizes a high-frequency current to enhance the appearance of your skin by removing unwanted brown spots, seborrheic keratosis, skin tags, and spider veins. A certified Medical Aesthetics professional employs a tiny pinpoint probe to precisely deliver gentle micro-current heat energy to the skin, effectively dehydrating and eliminating benign lesions and superficial spider veins.
A very thin probe delivers a small burst of heat directly to the brown spots, lesions, or spider veins, dehydrating them, causing them to collapse, and closing up. Skin imperfections scab,
heal, and disappear. Final results are typically achieved in as little as three to seven days.
Most individuals experience only mild discomfort, with a slight heat sensation occurring intermittently throughout the procedure. A numbing cream is applied to larger lesions or sensitive areas.
For a few hours, the treated area might appear red and slightly swollen. Tiny scabs may form, but they typically fall off within 7 to 10 days.
Most treated veins disappear after just one session. New spider veins may develop over time.
The treatment is usually quite quick, depending on the number of spots, lesions, or veins that require attention. Appointments can be scheduled for 30 minutes for a few lesions, 45 minutes for several lesions, or 60 to 120 minutes for multiple areas or a complete area, such as the full face, neck, or back.
Thermocoagulation is a same-day procedure, allowing you to resume your normal activities right away.
It's a great option for those with small, visible spider veins on their faces.
Generally, yes, when performed by a qualified professional. Scarring, hyperpigmentation, and hypopigmentation are possible but rarely occur. Due to slight pain and discomfort, treatments are not recommended for pregnant women. It is always best to consult a doctor to discuss any concerns or unusual changes in the skin.
⦁ Areas with metallic implants
⦁ Rosacea during active phase or with severe acne
⦁ Infectious acne
⦁ Herpes simplex (cold sore)
The multi-purpose Dermalux Flex MD is an effective treatment for skin concerns like acne, redness, pigmentation, signs of aging, scarring, large pores, and uneven tone. Unlike other treatments, it doesn’t contain any harmful wavelengths or UV rays meaning there’s no damage to the skin. Non-invasive, safe and effective, there’s no risk of injury or downtime afterwards and it can also be used by all skin tones and types.
Flex MD contains a combination of 360 lights in blue, red and near-infrared shades, all of which command very different cellular actions to the damaging wavelengths of UV light – in fact, they’re wholly good for the skin.
Each light works to stimulate the skin’s cellular functions and helps repair the skin. The wavelengths are absorbed by the targets in the cells, then put to use enacting a variety of benefits.
Blue is the most superficial shade. It has an antibacterial action, working to degrade the acnes bacteria in the epidermis layer, thus preventing breakouts from forming. Red is delivered to the dermis to boost cell renewal, prompting the production of collagen and elastin in the process. Think of it as an energy boost for tired cells. And near-infrared travels all the way to the subcutaneous layer, where it increases circulation, enhancing the delivery of nutrients and oxygen to the skin cells.
Yes, it is safe and anyone can have this treatment unless you have a condition that makes you light sensitive.
Everyone can benefit from LED light therapy. LED’s emit a low-level light energy that will not burn or irritate the skin. It is suitable for all skin types and age groups. There is also no risk of unwanted side effects or downtime, which is often seen with more invasive procedures.
The technology of LED Light therapy is over 100 years old. It has been shown in independent clinical research to deliver powerful therapeutic benefits to living tissue. It is medically recognized and has approval to treat for a wide range of skin concerns. LED light is rapidly becoming one of the most powerful skincare treatments.
Following a Flex MD treatment, there are some immediate visible changes in the skin but most changes occur naturally over a series of treatments. Results may continue to improve up to 4-6 weeks after a course as LED Phototherapy continues to stimulate the natural cellular processes to rejuvenate and improve the quality of the skin.
For optimum results, we advise 4 to 6 Flex MD treatments, depending on the skin condition.
Treatment results are cumulative, and sessions taken in close succession are generally recommended.
The number of treatments required to achieve optimum results may be subject to a number of factors which should be discussed during the consultation to manage client expectations.
These include age, skin type, severity of indication, lifestyle factors and other procedures that may be included in the overall treatment programme.
COURSE RECOMMENDATION:
6-12 treatments are generally recommended for all indications at a frequency of 2 sessions per week. Patients should be reviewed at the end of the course to assess progress and further treatments may then be advised as required.
TREATMENT FREQUENCY:
A 24-hour time period between treatments is generally recommended for inflammatory conditions such as acne, redness and sensitive skin, however for general skin rejuvenation, treatments can be taken in daily succession.
COURSE FREQUENCY:
Due to cell activation, results can last for several weeks following a course of treatments. However, regular maintenance treatments are advised to extend your patients’ results as part of an on-going skin health program.
Microdermabrasion can be safely performed on most individuals, regardless of their skin type, with a few exceptions. However, individuals with active skin infections, such as herpes, chickenpox, shingles, HPV, or impetigo, should avoid this treatment.
Those who are allergic to aluminum should avoid microdermabrasion that uses aluminum crystals and instead opt for another type of microdermabrasion treatment.
Individuals prone to scarring, or those who have rosacea or telangiectasias, should inform their dermatologist before undergoing microdermabrasion.
Before a microdermabrasion facial, the area to be treated is cleaned, and the eyes are covered with protective eyewear. The procedure does not require sedation or anesthesia and is performed using a device with a diamond tip or by blasting fine crystals onto the skin.
Procedures using a diamond-tipped device exfoliate dead skin cells and smooth the stratum corneum. Debris and waste are suctioned into an attachment and removed from the surface via vacuum. Your medical aesthetics specialist will adjust the depth of skin penetration according to the pressure applied to the handpiece.
Treatments that utilise crystal-based devices project fine crystals—typically composed of aluminum oxide, as well as sodium chloride, magnesium oxide, or sodium bicarbonate—onto your skin.
A vacuum draws dead skin cells from the stratum corneum into the device while gliding over the treatment area. The device operator adjusts the flow rate of the crystals to enhance the device’s effectiveness and depth of penetration.
A single microdermabrasion session usually includes up to three passes with the handpiece. At the end of the session, any debris and leftover crystals are wiped away before moisturizer and sunscreen are applied to the treatment area.
The whole procedure lasts between 30 and 60 minutes, depending on the area being treated.
Following a Flex MD treatment, there are some immediate visible changes in the skin but most changes occur naturally over a series of treatments. Results may continue to improve up to 4-6 weeks after a course as LED Phototherapy continues to stimulate the natural cellular processes to rejuvenate and improve the quality of the skin.
For optimum results, we advise 4 to 6 Flex MD treatments, depending on the skin condition.
Treatment results are cumulative, and sessions taken in close succession are generally recommended.
The number of treatments required to achieve optimum results may be subject to a number of factors which should be discussed during the consultation to manage client expectations.
These include age, skin type, severity of indication, lifestyle factors and other procedures that may be included in the overall treatment programme.
COURSE RECOMMENDATION:
6-12 treatments are generally recommended for all indications at a frequency of 2 sessions per week. Patients should be reviewed at the end of the course to assess progress and further treatments may then be advised as required.
TREATMENT FREQUENCY:
A 24-hour time period between treatments is generally recommended for inflammatory conditions such as acne, redness and sensitive skin, however for general skin rejuvenation, treatments can be taken in daily succession.
COURSE FREQUENCY:
Due to cell activation, results can last for several weeks following a course of treatments. However, regular maintenance treatments are advised to extend your patients’ results as part of an on-going skin health program.
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