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Spring Selfie Ready? It takes more than weight loss to feel confident in a swimsuit
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f spider veins, shaving rashes, skin tags, stretchmarks and stubborn fat pockets are knocking your confidence then this article might be for you. Dr Kim Prescott describes treatments to help get you selfie ready for summer.
Trim & tone Technologies such as Lipofirm and Emsculpt Neo combine muscle toning and fat reduction and are highly effective for anyone struggling to lose resistant weight around their middle or who wants to lift and tone their buttocks. During an Emsculpt Neo treatment radiofrequency 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 and up to 15% reduction in inflammatory visceral fat around the organs.. Radiofrequency also leads to skin tightening helping to manage skin laxity or stretch marks in the treatment area. High intensity focused electromagnetic (HIFEM) 28
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 & firm 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.
Removal of hair & veins 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. n
Before and after a course of 6 Lipofirm Cellulite treatments
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