Scan Magazine | Special Theme | The Best Beauty Clinics in Norway
Leading aesthetic clinic with a luxurious touch Skin Medispa opened their first clinic in Oslo in January 2021, and the second clinic in Asker in August. Now, after a full year in business, they are one of the top clinics in Oslo, and Skin Akademiet, their own skin academy, is already recognised as a national reference centre. By Mari Koskinen | Photos: Skin Medispa
“We aim for natural and long-lasting results,” says Pedro Lozada, medical director at Skin Medispa. “We combine high-quality treatments with a luxurious experience, where the clients feel safe and comfortable.” Patient safety and the highest of medical standards are top priorities at Skin Medispa. “We use only researched techniques and premium products that have active ingredients and documented effects,” Lozada explains. Lozada is also the medically responsible doctor for the laser distributor Skintech in Norway. Alongside Lozada, the clinic’s staff consists of eight highly qualified aesthetic nurses. The head nurse, Silje Halden, has extensive experience in aesthetic medicine
and a massage in a safe and relaxed atmosphere; combined with Champagne and full catering, naturally. Since the lockdown ended, it has become a favourite for bachelorette parties and friends getting ready for a night out.
and is also the instructor at their skin acadWeb: skinmedispa.no emy, which offers courses for doctors and Facebook: Skin Medispa nurses on treatments like micro-needling Instagram: @skin.medispa.oslo and mesotherapy, Botox, filler injections and laser treatment. The Oslo clinic has its exclusive premises on the Bygdøy allé, consisting of four treatment rooms. During the pandemic, when everyone was under lockdown, Skin Medispa launched a signature service called ‘Desperate housewives’, which allows a group of friends to reserve the whole clinic for themselves Head nurse Silje Halden. Pedro Lozada. and enjoy different treatments
A warming spa where you’d least expect it When you think of the Norwegian town of Lillehammer, a relaxing spa might not be what first comes to mind… By Eva-Kristin U. Pedersen | Photos: Lillehammer SPA
Nevertheless, tucked in between snowheavy pine trees and cosy wooden houses with sparkling fires, Lillehammer SPA offers visitors a wide variety of relaxing beauty treatments. “We’ve been operating for 21 years and won several awards, including the prestigious International Spa and Beauty Award for the Best Day Spa and Wellness Centre in Norway 2021,” explains Claudia Desales, administrative director at Lillehammer SPA. A signature, award-winning massage Deseales and her colleagues offer a great range of beauty treatments, including waxing and the innovative micro-needling skin treatment.“Micro-needling is a medical treatment that creates small channels in the skin to stimulate the production of collagen,” Desales explains. “It’s very effec98 | Issue 138 | January 2022
tive. Results are visible immediately, and it can also be used to treat facial scarring, for example.” The diamond in the crown of treatments at Lillehammer SPA is most definitely their signature Lillehammer massage, however. This award-winning treatment was developed inhouse by Deseales, and includes techniques from different massage traditions, including Thai and classic Swedish massage, as well as shiatsu and acupressure. “The result is a full-body treatment that is very effective in treating different problems like body pain, headache and stress,” Deseales explains. Duo treatments – a real treat for couples Deseales explains that while most of their clients are women, an increasing number of men also visit, either for specific treatments
or together with their partner for a lush duo treatment. Whoever you are, and whether you come alone or with a friend or partner, a stop at Lillehammer SPA to warm up, purify and really charge the batteries, has become a delightful must for all visitors to the winter wonderland that is Lillehammer.
Web: www.lillehammerspa.no Facebook: Lillehammer SPA Instagram: @lillehammer_spa
