DR. ARTHUR SWIFT – THE ART OF “BEAUTIPHICATION” AT LUCIA CLINIC
The world leading plastic surgeon has stopped by Lucia Clinic during his visit to Dubai, to meet with Dr. Radmila Lukian and Dr. Marta Duarte and to share the latest updates from his expertise. The creator of golden ratios in the field of Injectables, has performed several presentations as well as exclusive trainings as part of his visiting program. At Lucia Clinic, we had the greatest pleasure to have Dr. Swift with us.
For more information on Dr. Arthur Swift’s techniques of BeautiPHIcation, please contact us at Lucia Clinic.
Dr. Radmila Lukian at Brilliant is Beautiful Gala, London, Dec. 1st, 2017
The Artists for Peace and Justice, founded by double Academy Award winner, Paul Haggis, hosted yet another successful charity gala in favor of children in need. This year’s event was presented by super modal and philanthropist Petra Nemcova and chaired by stunning Caroline Stanbury. Celebrities from all around the world attended this special event to raise funds for a better and brighter future for children in Haiti. Amongst attendees were, Sarah Ferguson Duchess of York, Elizabeth Hurley, Nicole Scherzinger and Parson James.
Dr. Radmila Lukian with super model Petra Nemcova
Dr. Radmila Lukian with Caroline Stanbury, Chair of the event
“Home away from home” this is how lady about town, Caroline Stanbury, has described Lucia Clinic in her newly introduced weekly in Hello! Magazine Middle East.
Ever since her move to Dubai, the former Ladies of London star, Caroline Stanbury, has been more than a regular at Lucia Clinic.
A dear friend of Dr. Radmila Lukian, this modern mum of three, is set to re-define our modern female role-model.
Non-surgical body contouring procedures, also known as non-invasive fat reduction treatments, rely on the most advanced cosmetic technology to help people achieve a toned and sculpted body in a safe and painless way. Besides being highly effective in treating specifically targeted areas where fat tissue can be particularly stubborn, the reason why patients opt for such treatments is the fact they cause little discomfort and have minimal downtime. However, before undergoing a non-surgical body contouring procedure, such as CoolSculpting, HYAcorp body fillers, mesotherapy or Thermage radiofrequency treatment, it is essential to gather as much information you can, so you know exactly what to expect.
COOLSCULPTING
CoolSculpting or cryolipolysis is a non-invasive and non-surgical body contouring procedure that is designed to gently remove stubborn fat cells by freezing them. It is commonly applied to specific areas on a patient’s body that do not respond to exercise and diet as they should. The results are long-lasting and natural-looking, and the areas that respond best to the treatment are submental space, arms, abdomen, love handles (flanks), and thighs. The technology used for CoolSculpting is extremely effective in removing the targeted pockets of fat without causing any disruption or damage to the surrounding tissue. This is possible due to the fact that fat cells have a lower cold tolerance and are more vulnerable to freezing temperatures than the surrounding tissue. Once the fat tissue is frozen, fat cells are broken down, making it easy for your body to dispose of them naturally. The treatment lasts around an hour and you can return to your everyday activities straight away. The process of fat reduction will start immediately, but the results will be visible only to a certain extent, since your body will need several months to eliminate fat cells. Once the process is completed, you will be left with permanent results as long as you do not make any drastic changes to your nutrition or fitness routine.
HYACORP BODY FILLERS
HYAcorp body contouring fillers are a type of dermal fillers made especially for body shaping. They consist of cross-linked hyaluronic acid, which has proven to be highly effective when it comes to volume restoration and, thus, non-invasive re-shaping of specific areas of a patient’s body. Even though hyaluronic acid is already present in our bodies, the natural production of this substance decreases as we age. HYAcorp fillers are made of hyaluronic acid particles that contour the body, create volume and replenish the body’s natural reserve of hyaluronic acid once they are injected. Before going through the treatment, it is crucial to inform your doctor of any medical conditions, especially if you are receiving anti-inflammatory or anticoagulant therapy. Once the procedure is finished, you should avoid showering in the first three days and refrain from any fitness activity for a week. The initial results are visible immediately, but the full effect is best seen after several weeks.
MESOTHERAPY
Another non-surgical body shaping treatment, mesotherapy or lipolysis treatment, is a highly-successful, FDA approved procedure that involves using injection therapy for circumferential reduction, body sculpting, cellulite reduction, and skin tightening. The treatment targets specific fat tissue and aims to eliminate fat pockets while contouring the body and promoting weight loss. The injections are designed to affect both alpha receptors that are responsible for the production of fat (lipogenesis) and beta receptors, which cause fat breakdown (lipolysis), with the help of carefully curated plant extracts, pharmacological agents, and homeopathic formulas. Prior to undergoing this body sculpting procedure, you are required to consult with a doctor who will check your medical history and conduct a thorough physical examination. The doctor will then select a formula specifically devised to address your unique needs and deliver the best results. You will need a couple of treatments to achieve the desired effect, but the exact number of appointments is individual and depends on the person.
THERMAGE RADIOFREQUENCY TREATMENT
Thermage radiofrequency treatment is a non-surgical body contouring cosmetic procedure that is mostly used for targeting specific areas of the body, notorious for being unresponsive to changes in diet and exercise, such as arms, abdomen, flank area, buttock, thighs and legs. Moreover, thanks to its advanced technology, Thermage works as a highly effective skin tightening treatment as well, and it can be used to treat wrinkles, fine lines and saggy, dimpled skin, leading to a younger, more radiant appearance. The procedure is performed with the ThermaCool device that emits radiofrequency energy waves deep into the skin. The device is designed to heat collagen fibres in the deep tissue, causing both the skin and underlying tissue to tighten immediately, and stimulating new collagen production. At the same time, the ThermaTip delivers a cooling spray that keeps the top layers of the skin protected during the treatment. Thermage radiofrequency treatment is a single session procedure that normally lasts between 30 minutes and two hours, depending on the area treated, and requires no recovery time. Just one treatment helps tighten the skin and reduce circumference and the appearance of cellulite, resulting in improved body shape and skin complexion. Even though the initial results are visible immediately after the treatment, the full effect will be seen in two to six months, and it may last up to a year.
CONCLUSION
Non-invasive body sculpting treatments are an effective solution for getting rid of the stubborn fat cells, improving body shape, and achieving your ideal body image. However, bear in mind that you should maintain a healthy diet and regular fitness activity if you want the results to be permanent. If you are interested in scheduling a free consultation with one of our experts to discuss a non-surgical body contouring treatment for you, feel free to contact us at any time.
Dear friend and colleague of Dr. Radmila Lukian, Prof. Dr. Ali Mojallal has been visiting us lately at Lucia Clinic. The renowned plastic surgeon is highly in demand in his home country, France, where he practices Aesthetic and reconstructive surgery.
During his visit to Dubai, he was invited by Dr. Radmila Lukian in order to share some of his latest methods in injectables including dermal fillers and wrinkle treatment.
If you wish to find out more about Prof. Dr. Ali Mojallal and his work techniques, feel free to get in touch with us at Lucia Clinic.
Medical aesthetic treatments and procedures, especially non-invasive ones, appear to be growing in popularity across the planet, with no sign of stopping. To be able to satisfy the growing demands, it comes as no surprise that the cosmetic industry needs advanced, cutting-edge technology, designed to increase efficiency, ease discomfort and produce long-lasting results. Aesthetic treatments that are always in-demand are constantly improving and benefit the most from rapid technological advances. This is especially true for treatments concerning skin rejuvenation and body contouring.
MEDICAL AESTHETIC TREATMENTS FOR SKIN REJUVENATION
Microdermabrasion is a popular cosmetic procedure that uses advanced microdermabrasion technology for skin rejuvenation and resurfacing. It takes advantage of technology specifically designed to successfully exfoliate and remove damaged and dry skin cells. At the same time, a diamond tip wand, used to deliver targeted condition-specific formulations to the dermis, polishes the skin, leaving it soft and improving its appearance and texture. Microdermabrasion treatments are highly beneficial for patients who are looking to treat acne, pigmentation, fine lines, or dry and dehydrated skin. State-of-the-art technology this non-invasive procedure utilizes enables patients to achieve the desired results with virtually no downtime, which explains the rising popularity of microdermabrasion.
Microneedling dates as far back as 1995 but became ubiquitous fairly recently due to its new and improved technology, as well as quite impressive results it delivers. The treatment implies inserting very short needles into the skin which stimulate the skin’s ability to heal itself. Such micro-damage encourages regrowth of the skin, which in turn stimulates the production of elastin and collagen. The result is rejuvenated, toned, radiant and plump skin, which is why micro-needling is recommended for those facing age-related skin issues including wrinkles, pigmentation, skin atrophy, or sun-damaged skin. Thanks to the hi-tech devices, such as Dermapen microneedling pen which delivers up to 1,300 surface-deep punctures per second, the whole procedure lasts less than an hour, with almost no downtime. What is more important, the results are usually seen right after the initial treatment.
Fractional laser (or Fraxel laser) is a non-invasive and non-surgical microscopic laser that uses fractional photo-thermolysis to rejuvenate and tighten the skin, improve its tone and texture, address any pigmentation issues, and reduce scars and fine lines. By penetrating the skin and creating multiple microscopic injuries, Fraxel laser stimulates and enhances the production of elastin and collagen, therefore improving the overall appearance of the skin, leaving it healthy and glowing. The sophisticated technology behind fractional-thermolysis lasers ensures the fractional laser treatment is harmless, effective, and followed by a relatively short recovery period.
When it comes to the most efficient anti-aging procedures, LED face mask treatments have demonstrated quite impressive results. They proved to be excellent for tackling numerous skin concerns, like addressing pigmentation issues, brightening the skin, smoothening and tightening fine lines and wrinkles, improving uneven skin tone, treating acne and rosacea, and minimizing pore size. LED (Light Emitting Diode) therapy sends therapeutic light energy to the skin cells where it is being transformed into ATP, thus fuelling the cells and enhancing collagen and elastin production. LED mask has no side-effects and contraindications, which makes it suitable for all skin types, regardless of the color or a pre-existing condition.
MEDICAL AESTHETIC TREATMENTS FOR BODY CONTOURING
CoolSculpting is a highly effective, non-invasive, and non-surgical procedure designed to remove the stubborn fat from certain problematic areas of the body, such as flanks, chin, back, inner and outer thighs, arms, or upper and lower abdomen.
CoolSculpting treatment uses the latest Cryolipolysis technology which freezes and crystalizes targeted fat cells, breaking them down and removing them from the body through a natural fat removal process. The initial results can be seen as early as three weeks after the first treatment, although the body needs a few months to remove all the fat cells present in the targeted area. This aesthetic procedure is harmless and offers long-lasting results.
Venus Freeze is an advanced procedure that offers two treatments at the same time – skin tightening and cellulite reduction. Venus Freeze reduces wrinkles and tightens the skin by helping it regenerate fibroblasts and enhance collagen. At the same time, the procedure facilitates fat and cellulite reduction by melting fat cells in the treated area. This innovative technology makes the treatment painless, comfortable, and quick, with clearly visible results and no downtime.
Viora Reaction is an advanced cellulite reduction procedure that targets both the body and the skin. It uses complex multi-frequency CORE technology which triggers the process of fat cell reduction and facilitates elastin and collagen production by combining radiofrequency energy and vacuum suction. The energy breaks down the fat cells deep under the skin, while the vacuum triggers lymphatic drainage. As a result, you can notice better skin complexion, as well as improved appearance and slimmer figure. Viora Reaction treatments are comfortable, effective, safe, highly customizable and depend solely on a patient’s needs and requirements.
CONCLUSION
Regardless of the procedure, the advanced technology used in the cosmetic industry is to be credited for many improvements, such as the increased effectiveness of each treatment, minimal discomfort and shorter recovery time, as well as exceptional, clearly visible results. However, to ensure the desired results are achieved, it is essential that these technologically advanced medical aesthetic treatments are done properly, in a reputable clinic and by a licensed skin therapist.
Aging impacts are not just visible on the face and neck but on the whole body. Skin sags and unwanted bulges become a nightmare as we age. Women lose their tummy shape during their pregnancy and then find it difficult to tighten their belly skin. Fortunately, with advanced technology, we can now benefit from non-invasive treatment like Thermage that can give a physical and emotional lift needed.
The Thermage treatment safely and effectively tightens the skin on arms, stomach, thighs, buttocks, face and neck. It can also smooth uneven, dimpled skin on the body and temporarily reduce the appearance of cellulite.
The Thermage procedure uses a hand-held device in which ThermaTip, attached to it delivers the non-invasive radiofrequency energy deep beneath the skin when touching the skin. This uniform heating action causes the deep structures in the skin and underlying tissue to immediately tighten.
New and improved collagen is produced over time to further tighten the skin. This treatment for body takes 30 minutes to 2 hours of time depending on the areas to be treated. Thermage procedure is effective for men and women seeking to firm their sagging and loose skin. Unlike other treatments, Thermage doesn’t require multiple sessions. A single Thermage treatment yields the required results for most of the patients.
The results depend upon the age, skin condition and body’s individual response to the heat application. Therefore, the results may be seen immediately by few and measurable results over 2 to 6 months by 70-80% patients. Thermage treatment is way easier than surgery. It is non-invasive and does not require any pre-procedure preparation. It does not have any downtime and patients can return to their regular activities after the treatment. To know more about please contact us.
The most noticeable change in a human’s face over age are the eyes that have delicate skin. The hooding, fine lines and brow line can make us look worn-down. The skin’s collagen and elastin simply breaks down faster than your body can rebuild them, causing your skin to lose elasticity that leads to wrinkles. This brings in the need of a treatment that can rejuvenate and brighten the eye area. Thermage, an FDA cleared treatment can come to rescue to tighten and lift the eyelid skin. This procedure uses radiofrequency energy which is passed into the dermis tissue to fill the wrinkles and fine lines caused by aging. This gentle heating tightens the existing collagen and stimulates the production of new collagen thus gradually tightening the collagen. This treatment is well suited for people who need a dramatic result in hiding the signs of brow and eyelid sagging without going under the knife.
WORRYING IF THERMAGE WILL WORK FOR YOU?
Thermage treatment makes easy wonders. It requires visit to the dermatologist where they examine your skin and suggest a treatment pattern depending on the size of eye bags and determine your candidacy. Ideal candidates for Thermage treatment are people who are not ready for down time that comes with surgical eyelift or middle-aged women showing the signs of neck/brow/eyelid sagging. The treatment usually lasts for an hour and typically takes 1 to 6 months to show effective results. Although a few patients show immediate improvement, 70-80% of patients show effective results at 6 months. Thermage results usually lasts for about 2 years depending on your skin type and then requires maintenance treatments. Since the procedure is non-invasive, there is no down time or pre-treatment requirements so that patients can return to normal activities immediately after the procedure. One can return to exercise the day after the procedure and therefore Thermage fits into any lifestyle and your current beauty regimen. To know more about Thermage treatment for eyes, please contact us.
Wrinkled face, loose jowls and sagging skin are a nightmare for any middle-aged. The jawline, lips and neck lose their definition with age. In addition to that, external factors such as pollution and sun damage play a big role in affecting our skin condition, specially on the face and neck area. Skin treatments work on just the surface but cannot improve the inner-layers of the skin. That’s when Thermage will work for you! Thermage is a non-invasive procedure that relies on radiofrequency (RF) technology to tighten your skin’s deeper layers. It stimulates the existing collagen growth and new collagen is produced over time that makes the skin look younger. Thermage has an FDA clearance which makes it an absolute safe procedure to go for. Thermage works for both men and women and works on all skin types and colours. It is usually preferred for people above age of 30 having mild to moderate skin laxity. But the ideal candidacy can be determined based on the examination of your skin by the dermatologist. The treatment lasts for an hour and patients usually feel warmth sensation on during the treatment. Nonetheless it does not have any side effects which means you can get the treatment done during your office lunch hour. The improvement results of Thermage are visible quite immediately for few and take 1 to 6 months for 70-80% patients. Thermage requires no surgery, no injections, no anaesthesia and implies no downtime. It works wonders on sagging jawline and cheeks, giving smoother skin texture, reduced fine lines and rejuvenated skin. To know more about Thermage treatment for face, please contact us.
