Common treatment technique in house:

Mesotherapy is a minimal invasive procedure which employs a series of multiple injections of various pharmaceutical and homeopathic chemical agents into the selective areas of the body. We harness the power of mesotherapy for slimming protocols, dermo-active inductions and most of are skin solutions and more including hair loss treatments.

In addition to mesotherapy we offer micro-needling, nap-page and a variety of standardised options to achieve our results.

Lipolysis

Mesotherapy injections target fat cells by inducing fat cells to rupture causing cell death. A patient may feel burning and irritation at the injection site and experience swelling at the time of the injections and immediately afterwards. The most common agents injected are lipolytic cocktails or signature treatments.

The 3 most common options include:
1. The first treatment option is by speeding up fat cell metabolism. Substances like phophatidyl choline (PPC), carnitine, caffeine and aminophylline belong to this group.

2. The second treatment option is to rupture the cell membrane. Deoxycholate, a bile soap, is contained in many preparations and is commonly used in lipolytic treatments. Rupture of the cell membrane results in the instantaneous release of potentially harmful enzymes and inflammatory mediators.
3. Ceccarelli Solution contains Vitamin C, iron and lignocaine. In South Africa it is compounded by a compounding pharmacy. The product is not available without a doctor’s prescription and can only be administered by a doctor. Once compounded it is advised that the product is used within 7 days mainly for stability reasons.

To avoid complications, ensure that only an experienced medical doctor does your lipolysis treatment as serious side effects such as necrosis of the overlying skin can manifest post procedure if the treatment is not done correctly.

Cecarelli Signature Treatment

Cecarrelli Fat Lipolysis is an innovative fat lipolysis technique.

Mesotherapy solution formulated in the research laboratory of Professor C Ceccarelli, a regenerative and physiological scientist in Rome, Italy.

• This revolutionary fat dissolving treatments is compounded in a sterile compounding laboratory and is 100% compliant with DOH regulations
• This fat dissolving treatment is only scripted by our doctors after a medical consultation
• Treatments with Ceccarelli are extremely safe as it uses a physiological solution of Vit C and Fe (Iron) by inducing the Fentons reaction
• Ceccarelli treatments are administered experienced doctors and not by unqualified personnel
• Results are seen after 3days and improve over the next 2 weeks
• No or minimal swelling in the treated area after Ceccarelli fat lipolysis compared to PC/Deoxycholate injections which can cause swelling after treatments
• Treatments results are superior to other fat lipolysis treatments as Ceccarelli combines skin tightening effects to slimming
• An average of 1 to 3 treatments are necessary compared to other fat lipolysis treatments which need at least 6 to 8 treatments to get the same results with potential side effects.

Only qualified and experienced medical doctors administer this treatment

What is Ceccarrelli Lipolysis?

We’re always looking for new ways to get rid of stubborn pockets of fat in the quest for the perfect body contours. Our innovative cosmetic solutions offer patients quick, and non-invasive means of sculpting their bodies.

For the best possible results, Ceccarrelli lipolysis should be done in conjunction with diet and exercise and should be used to trim stubborn fat for a smoother contour. The death of these fat cells also doesn’t mean they can’t reform should you gain weight again.

These fat dissolving injections can be injected into the body and face including the following areas:

Face: fatty nasolabial bulges, fatty jowls, double chin, and fatty jawline

Body: resistant fat on the abdomen, inner thighs, love handles, bra bulges, upper arms, knees, ankles as well as cellulite bulges.

The Ceccarelli solution uses the Fenton reaction/metabolism to enable the aesthetic practitioner re-sculpt the contours of the face and body using a solution made up of Vit C and Iron. The Ceccarelli lipolytic solution, when injected, acts on the fat cells and causes a process of natural fat cell death (also called fat cell apoptosis). This aesthetic treatment is physiological and regenerative in nature. It works in tandem with processes naturally employed by the human body. Being physiological these treatments appeal to doctors as they represent the highest levels of effectiveness and safety. It contains vitamin C and small amounts of iron, and when injected into the fat tissue it triggers a metabolic reaction called the Fenton Reaction. This results in the generation of hydroxyl radicals, which triggers the natural death of your fat cells. This process is called apoptosis and allows for aesthetic practitioners to shape and sculpt the contours of the face and body.

Caution

Because it is a physiological treatment method it is considered to be safe, an initial assessment and consult must be done and patients with allergies to Vit C and iron should not be considered for this treatment.

How many treatments do I need

This depends on the amount of fat in the area that needs to be dissolved. Usually 2 to 3 treatments are necessary if there is a moderate amount of resistant fat. The advantage of this treatment is that 4 x the amount of mls compared to others can be injected in each procedure as it only causes minimal swelling after the procedure.

With the Ceccarelli fat lipolysis treatment, less sessions are needed as opposed to other fat lipolysis options needing 6 to 8 treatments to get the same result.

How often

Treatments can be repeated every 2 to 4 weeks. In most cases, one treatment is sufficient but up to 3 treatments can be necessary over a 6 to 8-week period.

Most treatments can be combined with this procedure. In fact, PDO tightening and firming threads can be inserted straight after with Ceccarelli lipolysis treatment (same treatment area) which will help firm and tighten the skin in the treated area. This treatment can be used on any area on the face and body where RESISTANT fat is present and includes jowls and jawlines, naso-labial bulges and submental fat collections.

Any area on the body and the face can be treated: viz

• Face: eye bags, fatty nasolabial folds/bulges, fatty jowls and double chin, fatty jawline.
• Body: Resistant fat on tummy, love handles, inner thighs, saddle bags, bra bulges, bat wing arms, knees, ankles and cellulite bulges.

Ceccarrelli Fat Lipolysis

• Duration of results: 8-12 months
• Recovery from treatment: 1-4 days
• Risks and complications: Medium
• Anesthetic: In Solution
• Procedure Duration: 25 to 50 minutes
• Back to work: The same day / The next day

How are fat dissolving injections done?

The Ceccarrelli solution can be mixed fresh for each procedure on the day by the practitioner, or ordered from the compounding pharmacy. The mixture is injected into the localized fat pockets in a grid pattern. On the body, 1 ml per 1 cm is injected. On the face 0.5 ml per grid.

Patients may experience some discomfort, but we combine our solution with an anaesthetic to help minimize the discomfort.

How many treatments are needed:

With the Ceccarrelli Fat Lipolysis treatment, fewer sessions as 3 to 4 can yield amazing results. Treatments can be repeated every 2 – 4 weeks. On average 1 to 3 treatments are needed, but results can vary from patient to patient. It depends on the individual and the amount of resistant fat that needs to be dissolved.

How fast does Ceccarrelli work?

Typically, improvements are slow and gradual, with improvement seen after 3 weeks. The best results are seen after 8 weeks of treatment.

Are Ceccarrelli fat injections safe?

This is considered a safe procedure, as it uses Vitamin C and iron as the solution to break down fat in a naturally occurring physiological process that involves the natural death of fat cells.

After the procedure

It’s important to always stay hydrated and maintain a healthy lifestyle after your procedure to stay at optimal body weight and void new fat cells developing in the treated areas.

Threading

The Thread Lift is an exciting technique used to lift and tighten sagging facial tissue. This non-surgical alternative is growing in popularity. Specialized threads are inserted and attached into the deeper tissues of the skin and, if positioned properly, create a firming and tightening effect. An added benefit is that threads stimulate the formation of collagen.

Compared to surgical face lifting, thread lifting involves far less trauma. There are no visible scars and no skin is cut away. The procedure is quick (20 to 40 minutes depending on how many threads you are having inserted) and has a low risk of infection. The initial results are seen immediately, and results continue to improve, as the collagen and elastin form and mature.

Threading is a less invasive/non-surgical alternative to surgery (for lifts, face and body). As we age, gravity takes its toll on our skin. Sagging, drooping and wrinkles occur over time. Many people find this aesthetically unappealing and desire to look youthful again by re-tightening the skin. Threads are a go-to for a range of rejuvenating and younger look.

Why Threading?

With Threading, the results are subtle and natural, the procedure is simpler and safer than other invasive options. Threads, improves the skins capacity to increase the production of natural collagen. Not only can threads be used to lift and contour, but aesthetically alter the phenotypic ratios to give desired results.

From lifting the eye bows, cheeks and neck, to threads placed in the nose to straighten or lift it, to threads made for the lips to bring in volume. With these advancements we create so many more options to look younger and be happier in their own skin.

Longeivity of thread treatments

• At least 18 months
• Recovery from treatment: 2-4 days
• Risks and complications: Medium
• Anesthetic: Injected
• Procedure Duration: 15 – 20 Minutes

How does Threading work?

Firstly, an anesthetic is injected into the skin to prepare for the actual threading procedure. For the actual procedure, a cannula containing a very fine absorbable polydioxanone thread is inserted into the skin. This thread creates a slight tension in which the skin reacts by tightening and lifting. The suture-like threads being placed under the skin then cause the body to have a reaction to produce natural collagen in a self-healing manner.

What should I expect from the procedure?

You can expect a more youthful appearance that will last you 2 – 3 years, as well as increased natural collagen production. Many people who have procedure claim that it is like they have looked in the mirror at themselves from 10 years ago, and they love it!

This procedure isn’t only performed to treat symptoms of aging, but also used to shape and contour the face in a more aesthetically pleasing manner. The procedure itself is generally painless and only takes about 15 – 20 minutes, depending on the amount of threads implemented.

How do PDO Threads dissolve?

The PDO threads are a synthetic fibre material that are made of polydioxanone. They are very similar to sutures that are used in various medical procedures. Over time they dissolve into the skin just as would medical sutures used, while the results stick around for a few years. These sutures stimulate collagen and elastin synthesis that embody the threads in the skin.

What does it feel like?

Many patients claim that the procedure itself is painless. Very shortly after the threads are implemented, the patient may feel a bit of a “pulling” or a tightness, but this sensation will quickly fade.

Fillers

Gel like sterile product used to create support for skin and structure in contour.

Why Fillers?

As we age, we begin to lose collagen and elasticity in the skin. This means, it isn’t easy for our skin to snap back into place after years and years of facial expressions, sun damage, natural aging and hormonal changes etc.

Fillers are used to plump up the skin in various places adding volume where collagen and natural volume has been lost over time. This eliminates wrinkles in certain areas of the face. In other parts of the face (such as along the cheek bones), it is also used to shape and contour the face into a more desirable manner. Fillers are also commonly used in the hands, as our hands tend to give away our age quite quickly.

What are Dermal Fillers?

Fillers are generally used to bring a youthful look to the face. They enhance volume, augment lips, induce collagen production, eliminate wrinkles and help to restore a youthful and contoured appearance to the face.

What parts of the face are Dermal Fillers used on?

Typically, Dermal Fillers are used in the following areas:

Cheeks

Lips

The Nasolabial (the lines that trail from the end of the nose to the beginning of the lips)

The under-eye area

Marionette lines (the lines from the corners of the lips)

Jaw lines

What are Dermal Fillers made of?

Hyaluronic Acid Dermal Fillers are made by human genes being placed into a bacterium for reproduction. This Protein is naturally found in the human body, but it’s natural production decreases over time.

When should someone start using Dermal Fillers?

Typically, as soon as wrinkles are seen, they should be treated. If the wrinkles are still young or new they can most easily be prevented from permanently forming. If the skin is treated sooner rather than later, the deep scar-like wrinkles can be avoided. Fillers also help the skin to naturally produce more collagen, which also aids in maintaining a youthful appearance over time.

Longevity and duration of treatment

• Duration of results: 8-10 months
• Recovery from treatment: 2-3 days
• Risks and complications: Low to medium
• Anaesthetic: Ice/numbing/none
• Procedure Duration: 10 to 30 minutes

Botulinum Toxin Treatments

Toxin is an amazing way to gain back more of a youthful appearance without having to undergo any surgery. Many people choose toxin for convenience, inexpensiveness, time, recovery and ease. It’s an amazing and non-invasive way to almost immediately appear younger. It is commonly referring to as “The Liquid Facelift.”

So, what exactly is The Liquid Facelift? It is the strategic combining of toxin and dermal fillers over the face to create a younger, plumper and more aesthetically pleasing look that is desired by the patient. It addresses pesky and unwanted lines, wrinkles, sagging and loss of volume. Patients enjoy this procedure not only because of the ease, price and time, but also because of its subtler appearance in comparison to going under the knife.

Pre-treatment Instructions

• Avoid blood-thinning medications two weeks prior to treatment if possible
• Avoid alcohol for 24 hours before the treatment if you are prone to bruising or swelling
• Discontinue Retin-A/Retinol usage for 2 days before treatment
• It is recommended that you have a meal within a few hours before your procedure

Post-treatment Instructions

• Do not lay down for at least 4 hours post to your injections
• Do not bend over and lift heavy objects
• Wait 48 hours before engaging in vigorous exercise
• Avoid alcohol and excess amounts of salt for 24 hours
• It is best to avoid make up for several hours on the injection site
• Avoid massaging the area or applying intense pressure after treatment for 3 hours
• Sometimes smiling and frowning can help the Botox set in to the muscle
• Discontinue Retin-A/Retinol usage for 2 days after treatment

How Much Will I Need?

This is dependent upon the person; our doctors will happily address this during the consultation.

Where Will It Be Injected?

This is dependent upon the person, what is needed, and what is desired. Usually toxin will be used in the frown line and possibly other parts of the forehead as well as crow’s feet.

What kind of wrinkles does Botox address?

Botox treats wrinkles from deep lines to fine ones, it is generally more noticeable with deep wrinkles.

At What Age Should Anyone Start with Botox?

This is a debatable topic, but people as young as 25 years of age have been known to receive Botox injections in order to take preventative measures to avoid deeper wrinkles from forming.

Longeivity and duration

• Duration of results: 3-4 months
• Recovery from treatment: 1-2 days
• Risks and complications: Low
• Anaesthetic: Ice/numbing/none
• Procedure Duration: 15 to 40 minutes or less

SKIN CARE

The Fitzpatrick Skin Type Scale was developed to measure how skin reacts to sun exposure (i.e. how we burn and how we tan). This is absolutely vital information for an aesthetic Doctor or Therapist to know before an appropriate treatment or Solution is prescribed for a patient.

The Fitzpatrick skin typing system was developed by a Harvard dermatologist in the 1970s. It is used as a measurement tool to determine or classify how different skin types react to ultraviolet light (UV). The Fitzpatrick system considers, genetic makeup and reaction to sun exposure (burning and tanning).

A patient’s Fitzpatrick Skin Type plays a huge role in determining Laser settings, treatment depths, downtime, and whether or not a patient is an appropriate candidate for a particular treatment or whether their skin type is, in fact, contra-indicated to any treatments.

Should a doctor or therapist’s skin analysis not consider the patient’s Fitzpatrick Skin Type, there can be all sorts of negative side effects, including PIH (post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation), burning, scarring, and even hypo-pigmentation (pigment destruction or complete loss of pigment).

There are six skin types to consider when performing any aesthetic treatment or procedure;

• Fitzpatrick skin type 1 – typically has a light, ivory skin but when exposed to the sun always burns and peels but never tans.
• Fitzpatrick skin type 2 – has a light, fair complexion and burns quickly when exposed to the sun and rarely tans.
• Fitzpatrick skin type 3 – usually has a beige tint to the skin and may burn when exposed to the sun, but is capable of tanning.
• Fitzpatrick skin type 4 – this is a person with olive skin or light brown tone and will not freckle when exposed to the sun. This person rarely gets a sunburn and tans regularly.
• Fitzpatrick skin type 5 – is a dark brown or black skin tone, rarely gets a sunburn, and always tans under sun exposure.
• Fitzpatrick skin type 6 – is black and is the darkest skin tone. This person never burns and tans quickly when exposed to the sun.

FT1

When it comes to treating patients safely and effectively, understanding Fitzpatrick skin types and the effects of different laser technology is extremely critical.

People with Skin Type I are usually pale, prone to freckles, have light coloured eyes, and blonde or red hair. They burn very easily, don’t tan, and have a high risk of skin cancer.

Studies have shown that this skin type’s particular kind of melanin – a yellow-red form called pheomelanin – is more prone to developing skin cancer. This is in general, regardless of UV exposure. Thus, those with Skin Type I need to be extremely vigilant in protecting their skin from the sun. They’re also more vulnerable to serious damage and premature ageing.

Skin Type I individuals are generally good candidates for most aesthetic treatments. They have a lower risk of adverse side effects such as hyperpigmentation.

Best skincare practices for Fitzpatrick Skin Type I

• Minimise sun damage
• Even out pigmentation
• Reverse age-related changes like wrinkles
• Check for skin cancers

All aesthetic skin treatments are safe for Skin Type I. They have a low risk of burning, scarring, and discolouration. Every person has a unique set of needs, an individualized package is worked out for each client to ensure optimal results.

FT2

People with Skin Type II are usually fair with blue eyes, light or fair skin. They manage to get a light tan with repeated exposure to the sun but have a high risk for skin cancer (including melanoma, an aggressive type of skin cancer). These skin types are therefore advised to take extreme care, use sunscreen and protect themselves from harmful UV rays as extreme sun exposure can result in serious damage, premature ageing, and skin cancers such as squamous cell carcinoma SCC, Basal cell Carcinoma BCC and Melanoma.

Best skincare practices for Fitzpatrick Skin Type II

• Minimise sun damage 
• Even out pigmentation 
• Reverse age-related changes like wrinkles
• Check for skin cancers

Skin Type II individuals are conducive to the usual aesthetic treatments and most treatments can safely be done without the danger of adverse side effects such as hyper- or hypopigmentation occurring.

FT3

People with skin type III, have sensitive skin. Their skin may sometimes burn and tan to a light bronze, but their risk for skin cancer remains higher than average. Skin Type III individuals are also susceptible to basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma. These skin types are therefore advised to take care, use sunscreen and protect themselves from harmful UV rays as extreme sun exposure can result in serious damage, premature ageing, and as mentioned earlier life-threatening skin cancers, including melanoma.

Best skincare practices for Fitzpatrick Skin Type III

• Minimise sun damage 
• Even out pigmentation 
• Reverse age-related changes like wrinkles
• Check for skin cancers

Skin Type III individuals are conducive to the usual aesthetic treatments and most treatments can safely be done without the danger of adverse side effects such as hyper- or hypopigmentation occurring.

Aggressive Ablative resurfacing treatments such as CO2 laser, and Phenol peels can result in permanent hypopigmentation (whitish skin that has lost its pigmentation) and should be avoided.

FT4

Fitzpatrick Skin Type IV People have dark hair and light Mediterranean olive-looking skin; beige with a light brown tint. They typically tan with ease and seldom get burned. Their risk to develop skin cancer is less than those with skin types I-III, but still present. They should therefore still take care, use sunscreen and protect themselves from harmful UV rays as extreme sun exposure can result in serious damage, uneven skin tone, premature ageing, and possible skin cancers.

Skin type IV -can be prone to an overactive production of melanin following sun exposure which can result in the uneven pigmentation of melasma especially if they are on hormonal therapy such as the oral contraceptive or during pregnancy.

Skin type IV -can be prone to an overactive production of melanin following certain light and laser skin rejuvenation treatments or laser hair removal and thus proper preparation of the skin and sun avoidance is recommended prior to aesthetic treatments such as laser/light and peels. This can help prevent permanent discoloration or scarring of the skin.

Best skincare practices for Fitzpatrick Skin Type IV

• Minimise sun damage 
• Even out pigmentation 
• Reverse age-related changes like wrinkles
• Check for skin cancers

In general, skin type IV has a medium risk for skin problems (e.g. skin discoloration, blotchiness, darkening or lightening of the skin, burns, scarring) following aesthetic treatments.

FT5

People with skin type V have an olive or dark skin tone and include light-skinned African-Americans, Indians, and those of Middle Eastern descent. They tan easily and very rarely burn. Although skin cancer is not common among people with this skin type, they should still take the necessary precaution to protect their skin against skin cancer. Individuals with this skin type should still protect themselves from the sun as chronic sun exposure leads to uneven skin tone and pigmentation.

Skin Type V also reacts differently and at times more severely to common conditions such as acne, eczema, dermatitis, psoriasis and seborrheic dermatitis (dandruff) which can lead to potential problems with pigmentation, or uneven darkening or lightening of skin colour as the formation of melanin is a dynamic process and responds to various stimuli. Type 5 skin is more reactive to an insult which can lead to dark marks called Post Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation (PIH). PIH may takes years to fade thus wearing a sunscreen is essential to prevent PIH. This skin type can also produce less pigmentation called Hypopigmentation or lightened areas, after a burn or other injury.

There is a greater risk of hypertrophic scars and keloid (raised, often large scars) development because darker skin has a better bed of collagen. Studies suggest that the fibroblasts which make collagen, are larger and more numerous and active. Damage to darker skin is therefore associated with a greater incidence of keloids and hypertrophic scars.

Best skincare practices for Fitzpatrick Skin Type I

• Minimise sun damage 
• Even out pigmentation 
• Reverse age-related changes like wrinkles
• Check for skin cancers

In general, skin types V have a much higher risk for problems (e.g. skin discoloration, blotchiness, darkening or lightening of the skin, burns, scarring) following aesthetic treatments.

FT6

People with Skin Type VI have a dark skin colour and are usually of African descent. Their skin rarely burns and their risk of skin cancer is low. Still, they should protect themselves from the sun to avoid an uneven skin tone and pigmentation. This skin type has a greater risk of developing acral lentiginous melanoma. These tend to appear on parts of the body that aren’t exposed to the sun. They often remain undetected until after the cancer has spread. This is why it’s important that these individuals inspect their bodies from head-to-toe. They must pay careful attention to any suspicious growths, especially on their palms, soles, and mucous membranes.

Type 6 skin reacts differently and often more severely to common conditions such as acne, eczema, dermatitis, and psoriasis. This can lead to potential problems with pigmentation, particularly post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH). These are dark marks that appear after an “injury”, be it acne or a burn. Injuries can also cause Skin Type VI to produce less pigmentation resulting in lighter patches of skin, a condition called hypopigmentation.

As darker skin has a better bed of collagen, those with Skin Type VI run a greater risk of keloid and hypertrophic scar development.

Best skincare practices for Fitzpatrick Skin Type VI

• Minimise sun damage
• Even out pigmentation
• Reverse age-related changes like wrinkles
• Exercise caution with certain treatments

Certain cosmetic procedures such as IPL should not be performed on those with Skin Type VI. Fortunately, there are many “colour-blind” laser and light treatments that are safe and effective to use, such as Laser Genesis.

Many aesthetic skin treatments are safe for Skin Type VI if performed by aesthetic professionals. A pre-treatment prior to aggressive lasers or chemical peels can help minimize the chance of hyper- or hypopigmentation. IPL and aggressive skin rejuvenation treatments should NOT be used on Skin Type VI.

Chemical Peels

An absolutely vital information for an aesthetic Doctor or Therapist to know before an appropriate treatment or Solution is prescribed for a patient, is the Fitzpatricks scale.

• A patient’s Fitzpatrick Skin Type scale plays a huge role in determining treatment depths, downtime, and whether or not a patient is an appropriate candidate for a particular treatment or whether their skin type is, in fact, contra-indicated to any treatments. Inproper analysis of the patient’s Fitzpatrick Skin Type, can result to all sorts of negative side effects, including PIH (post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation), burning, scarring, and even hypo-pigmentation (pigment destruction or complete loss of pigment).
• There are six skin types to consider when performing any chemical treatment or procedure;
• Fitzpatrick skin type 1 – typically has a light, ivory skin but when exposed to the sun always burns and peels but never tans.
• Fitzpatrick skin type 2 – has a light, fair complexion and burns quickly when exposed to the sun and rarely tans.
• Fitzpatrick skin type 3 – usually has a beige tint to the skin and may burn when exposed to the sun, but is capable of tanning.
• Fitzpatrick skin type 4 – this is a person with olive skin or light brown tone and will not freckle when exposed to the sun. This person rarely gets a sunburn and tans regularly.
• Fitzpatrick skin type 5 – is a dark brown or black skin tone, rarely gets a sunburn, and always tans under sun exposure.
• Fitzpatrick skin type 6 – is black and is the darkest skin tone. This person never burns and tans quickly when exposed to the sun.

Why the chemical peel?

Our peel range is a great way to experience real skin rejuvenation with results, without the harsh side effects that are typically associated with peels. There is little to no down time after the treatment and very limited redness, swelling and peelings. This peel works by combining regenerative capabilities of glycolic acid in combination with a range of potent activities. This provides intense hydration and anti-aging benefits with resurfaced and regenerated skin.

What to expect and duration

• Anesthetic: None
• Procedure Duration: 45 minutes
• Recovery from treatment: None
• Risks and complications: Low to medium

Platelet Rich Plasma therapy

The PRP treatment uses growth factors from your blood platelets at high concentration to restore a youthful glow to your skin. Through stimulation of your skin’s collagen generation, you can shed years from your looks and repair skin damage with a natural, non-surgical procedure. It can be harnessed to treat a wide range of conditions ranging from aesthetics for hair and skin to more clinical areas as sports medicine, orthopaedics, pulmonology and other areas including genetics.

PRP

It is an innovative autologous treatment. Results are simply amazing.

4 to 8 sessions may be necessary as a full treatment cycle for hair and 2 to 4 sessions for skin rejuvenation.

Duration of treatment approximately 1 hour

Recovery 1 to 3 days

Anaesthetic: Topical

Risk: Low to medium

Microneedling

What is Microneedling treatment?

The microneedling uses multiple needles that pierce the skin vertically with minimal pain compared to traditional Dermaroller rejuvenation. The microneedling skin rejuvenation treatment has great results and there appears to be much less epidermal damage. The automatic, high speed vibrating function of the needling device increases the effectiveness of the treatment by rapidly creating multiple insertions, quickly and clinically, dramatically reducing pain and discomfort for the patient.

Duration and what to expect

• Recovery from treatement: 1-5 Days of redness
• Risks and complications: Low to medium
• Anesthetic: Topical
• Procedure Duration: 60 minutes

Dermaplane Treatment

What is Dermaplane?

Dermaplane is a safe, non-invasive treatment which uses a special tool at a forty-five-degree angle and stroked along the skin, while holding the skin taut to remove “peach fuzz”, as well as dead skin cells.

Dermaplane can be performed as a stand-alone treatment or done prior to and in combination with other skincare treatments to enhance their effectiveness. This is a wonderful form of mechanical exfoliation that can be used with or without chemicals. This treatment does not require downtime and will leave you with baby smooth skin.

All skin types may benefit from dermaplaning. A Dermaplane is not recommended if you have acne or an excessive production of sebaceous gland oil. (Sebaceous glands excrete oil along the vellus hair). If the hair is removed, the oils may cause bacteria growth that can stimulate acne breakouts.

Benefits of Dermaplane treatment:

• Promotes smoother skin
• Removes soft facial hair that traps dirt and oil
• Dermaplaning enhances the effectiveness of other skincare treatments such as chemical peels and provides deeper product penetration
• Reduces recent acne scars
• Reduces fine lines
• Produces immediate results with no downtime

Duration and what to expect

• Recovery from treatement: None
• Risks and complications: Low
• Anesthetic: None
• Procedure Duration: 60 minutes

Cool Lifting Therapy

What is Cool Lifting Therapy?

Cool Lifting is a revolutionary system that performs a facial treatment through a safe, fast and efficient method. The CooLifting gun projects on the facial tissues a powerful CO2 flow, at a very low temperature and a very high pressure, combined with a high concentration of atomized actives.

What to expect and duration

• Recovery from treatment: None
• Risks and complications: Low
• Anaesthetic: None
• Procedure Duration: 60 minutes

Pricing

• Chemical Peels
• From ZAR R750
• Back to work the same day
• Dermapen
• From ZAR R1800
• Back to work the same day
• Dermaplane
• From ZAR R1300
• Back to work the same day
• Facials
• From ZAR R500
• Back to work the same day

Hair loss Complex Therapy

Involves both mesotherapy of bioactive peptide injections and platelet rich plasma to reverse hair loss in both males and females. These bioactive peptides contain growth factors and amino acid peptides to give desired results.

What are Growth Factors?

Growth Factors, or cell signalling molecules, are naturally produced by the body and critical for the regulation of cell activities and homeostasis. When extracted and applied on the skin, Growth Factors can penetrate the dermis, trigger the secretion of other vital growth factors necessary to repair the skin and stimulate the collagen production.

What is Growth Factor Induced Therapy?

Growth factor technology are gaining grounds in recent practice for a wide range of treatments. This breakthrough technology has been used to produce a range of specialized serums to treat specific skincare concerns, such as aging, hair loss and acne. The full range of serums yield more concentrated growth factors.

How are the Growth Factors applied to the skin?

After applying the appropriate serum directly on to the skin, we use needling device to create immersion channels. The handheld device has many tiny needles attached to create small channels. These channels help the Growth Factors to penetrate directly into the dermis, ensuring more dramatic results.

IV THERAPY

Intravenous (IV) therapy or Infusion therapy is a method of feeding vitamins, minerals and anti-oxidants directly into the bloodstream to correct intracellular nutrient deficiencies and help numerous health concerns. Nutrient absorption by oral supplementation is affected and limited by factors such as gastrointestinal absorption which can be affected by diseases such as gastritis, colitis, leaky gut syndrome, bacterial and/or fungal overgrowth and imbalance, stress and anxiety.

Customized intravenous vitamin therapy – as well as other non-vitamin infusion combinations containing vitamins, minerals and anti-oxidants are combined depending on the cocktail chosen for therapy: Glutathione, Vit C, Vit B6 Pyridoxine, Vit B 12, Magnesium Sulphate, Manganese Sulphate, Zinc Sulphate and Selenium, EDTA and PPC (phosphatidyl choline). These vital nutrients help treat a wide variety of health conditions. This direct form of highly effective treatment is administered in our Infusion Suites, a comfortable and relaxing environment.

Scientific research has demonstrated that a variety of conditions can be treated from the use of IV nutrition/supplementation. A few of the conditions that may be helped using IV nutrition techniques include hypertension, COPD, asthma, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, diabetes, hepatitis and even the common cold.

Additional conditions that may be helped include:

• Poor detoxification
• Immune Enhancement
• Anxiety and Panic Attacks
• increased stress
• Depression and Mood Swings
• Multiple Sclerosis
• Memory problems and brain fog
• neuropathy
• Heart disease/cardiovascular disease
• poor circulation
• Arthritis
• Cold, flu, and other minor viral infections
• candida
• hepatitis
• Digestive disorders – intestinal malabsorption
• post-gastric bypass
• pre/post surgery
• heavy metal toxicity
• Macular Degeneration

And

• Skin Brightening
• Improve athletic performance and endurance
• Thyroid support

Our IV Solutions are:

• Made in a STERILE and registered lab
• Not contaminated with unwanted “floaters”, and
• Do NOT cause any unwanted side effects

1. All infusions are done by a doctor
2. An ACLS certified Doctor is always present in the clinic when infusions are being done
3. Our infusion doctors all have ACLS certification (acute cardiac life support certification) and are well prepared should any unwanted effects occur.
4. A doctor or an experienced registered nurse perform the infusions, registered nurses all have BLS (Basic Life Support) training.
5. We have emergency equipment such as AED, emergency drugs etc present
6. Strict adherence to sterile protocols are adhered to.

When should I get an IV Therapy

At times, such as in times of stress, higher doses of vitamins and anti-oxidants are needed. They are also needed to combat viral illness, immune dysfunctions and cancer. Oral intake of such high doses is simply not possible due to cellular and mechanical absorption limitations from the digestive process. We offer integrative and holistic health care to give personalized care, partner with the patient to focus on the root cause of their illness, support their recovery, and help them maintain good health in our wellness program.

Begin your journey to recovery

An initial consultation is mandatory and will be approximately 20-30 minutes. The cost of the initial diagnostic IV consultation is R650, to assess your current health status, order the required blood tests and discuss potential plans for what your body needs.

A customised prescription plan which will include an appropriate IV infusion therapy as well as additional nutraceutical supplements such as Vit C and Alpha Lipoic Acid to complement the IV infusion.

All these recommendations will be summarized and documented.

For Skin Brightening, it is recommended to have IV infusions twice a week in the first month in order to get the full benefit. After this period, infusions can be done weekly until your desired skin tone and results are achieved. Thereafter a session every month to maintain results.

For most infusions, weekly IV therapy for a period of 10 to 20 sessions depending on the condition is usually recommended. For Chelation therapy for the arteries of heart, twice weekly infusions are recommended

What to expect

IV Therapy is a minimally invasive treatment that is well tolerated by most people. A very small ‘butterfly’ needle or a micro-catheter/jelco, is used to infuse the prescribed supplements. There is a low risk of serious adverse side effects which may include a slight after-taste of supplements shortly after the infusion. Urine may also have a strong odor or color shortly after completion. Some patients may also experience a sensation of warmth and flushing or feel a cooling sensation as the IV is administered. Intravenous supplements are very safe, beneficial and easy in application.

Spend an hour every week giving your body what it needs.

IV infusions are not suitable for patients who are:

• Pregnant or breast-feeding
• Menstruating
• On mood stabilizers/epilepsy medication
• On blood thinners such as Warfarin, Plavix, Heparin
• Allergy to vitamin (any kind)
• Have Diabetes
• Blood-iron disorders including thalassemia
• Blood-iron disorders including hemochromatosis
• Sickle cell disease
• A metabolic deficiency called “glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency” (G6PDD)
• Kidney stones, or a history of kidney stones
• Patient with cardiovascular problems
• Heart block
• Angioplasty: Straight before or straight after Angioplasty, a heart procedure.

Why Glutathione based drips:

Glutathione is a tripeptide (made of 3 amino acids) that is produced in the body in small amounts.

Glutathione:

• Is an extremely effective antioxidant, which as we know means that it reduces free radicals in the body reactive oxygen compounds.
• It has also been shown to bind to toxic substances in the body especially the liver and assists in flushing the toxins out of the system.
• Glutathione is also an important player in the synthesis and repair of DNA, protein synthesis and enzyme activation.

The body produces glutathione naturally, and research has shown healthy intake of Vitamin C boosts its production. If glutathione levels are normal, the body’s ability to fight neurological disorders like Parkinson’s disease is strong. If they are low, you are susceptible to a revolving door of conditions. Low levels are associated with hepatic dysfunction, immune dysfunction, cardiac disease, premature aging and death.

Every system in the body is affected by the Glutathione system, including;

• The immune system,
• The gastrointestinal system
• The nervous system

There are few other factors which are predictive of our life expectancy as is our level of cellular glutathione. Glutathione levels in our cells are predictive of how long we will live. Glutathione is called the “Master Antioxidant” without it- other important anti-oxidants such as Vitamin C and E cannot do their job adequately to protect your body against disease. No other anti-oxidant is as important to overall health as glutathione. It is the regulator and regenerator of immune cells and the most valuable detoxifying agent in the human body. Glutathione is water soluble, and easily destroyed by the body systems. An infusion of Intravenous Glutathione directly distributes this master antioxidant to every cell in our body and skin-without being destroyed by our digestive tract.

Oral glutathione breaks down in the stomach, losing its potency via the digestive system. Your body’s own enzymes break down the peptide bonds that hold the amino acids in glutathione together. But with intravenous infusion therapy, glutathione goes directly through the bloodstream to the cells. Extra glutathione is used by the body for strengthening the immune and other systems, and can also have a positive effect on various skin conditions including acne. As you can see, glutathione should be an important part of any supplementation regimen.

These benefits can be received through fairly reasonable dosages of Glutathione, making it an excellent addition to any IV supplementation regimen. At higher dosages, glutathione may also be effective at lightening skin. The intensive Anti Oxidant Infusion will boost your energy levels, heighten your immune system and illuminate your skin, literally, from the inside out.

Additional benefits of Glut

IV glutathione is particularly effective in treating neurodegenerative diseases. Neurological disorders can result when free radicals destroy neurons that produce dopamine, a vital neurotransmitter. Glutathione inhibits free radical production, thus slowing the effects of these conditions while improving brain function. In fact, a number of clinical studies over the past two decades have demonstrated that glutathione is severely depleted in patients with Parkinson’s and other neurodegenerative diseases.

IV glutathione infusions significantly reduce oxidative damage and death of dopamine-producing neurons, helping to improve patients’ symptoms and quality of life.

IV glutathione may improve the following:

• Parkinson’s disease
• Multiple sclerosis
• Alzheimer’s disease
• Strokes
• Fibromyalgia / Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
• Liver disease including Hepatitis B and C

Other antioxidants in the body depend on glutathione as well. Glutathione recycles vitamins C and E after they have been oxidized—therefore playing a decisive role in their normal function.

What depletes glutathione supply

• Ultraviolet and Other Radiation
• Household Chemicals
• Paracetamol Poisoning
• Cigarette Smoke
• Exhaust from Motor Vehicles
• Heavy Metals
• Other Environmental Toxins
• Viral Infections
• Surgery
• Inflammation
• Burns
• Septic Shock
• Dietary Deficiencies of GSH Precursors
• Enzyme Cofactors

Why Magnesium

Magnesium is one of the most important minerals, the body needs it to perform over 300 biochemical reactions necessary to sustain life. Deficiency of magnesium in the body can cause or worsen multiple medical conditions. Given as an IV, the Magnesium Drip effectively enhances the function of muscular and nervous systems. Many people are deficient in magnesium without even knowing it. You would be surprised at the difference patients feel after they have the Magnesium Drip; jittery nerves are calmed and tense muscles are relaxed instantly.

Treating deficiency of magnesium in the body can not only manage current conditions but also prevent disorders from developing in the future.

There are numerous conditions that can benefit from a Magnesium infusion:

• Anxiety: Often anxiety is treated with psychiatry through prescription medication. Many doctors do not consider the fact that a lack of magnesium can stress your body and create or exacerbate anxiety. An estimated 50% of people do not have an adequate amount of magnesium in their bodies. The Magnesium Infusion may prove effective in the treatment of anxiety.
• Cardiac Arrhythmias: Magnesium deficiency causes major stress on the muscular system. The most important muscle in the human body is the heart. There is an intricate connection between magnesium and the heart’s electrical stability. Lacking magnesium may cause irregular heartbeats commonly known as arrhythmias. Magnesium IV therapy results in relaxation of the heart and dilates blood vessels. This allows the heart to work more efficiently.
• Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Some reports suggest that magnesium may be helpful in ameliorating the symptoms of chronic fatigue syndrome.
• Fibromyalgia: A severe deficiency of magnesium can cause the muscles in the body to be in a constant state of spasm. Since the muscular and nervous systems are both involved in the symptoms of fibromyalgia, there is believed to be a link between the disease and a deficiency in magnesium. Balancing of the levels of magnesium in your body through Magnesium IV infusions may improve and deter the symptoms of Fibromyalgia.
• Hypertension: Magnesium is a powerful vasodilator. When blood vessels are dilated, blood pressure comes down dramatically.

Cobalamin Vitamin B12: is a nutrient that helps keep the body’s nerve and blood cells healthy and helps make DNA, the genetic material in all cells. Vitamin B12 also helps prevent a type of anemia called megaloblastic anemia that makes people tired and weak. Vitamin B12 can promote red blood cell formation and regeneration, improve physical strength, repair damaged nerves and to maintain the health of our nervous system. It can also concentrate on improving the memory-weakened state. Vitamin B12 helps to relieve numbness, pain and paraesthesia.

B Complex: B-complex is the agent responsible with the proper functioning of the most important processes in the body, such as: cell growth and division, the health of the skin, the normal development of the immune and nervous system, and the metabolic process. They play a major role in the activities of enzymes, proteins that regulate chemical reactions in the body, which are important in turning food into energy and other needed substances.

Some of the many benefits of the Vitamin B-complex are:

• Improves Metabolism
• Maintains Normal Skin Function
• Produce happy hormone
• Reduces Water Retention
• Promotes a Normal Appetite
• Increases Red Blood Cell Production
• Improves Liver Function
• Boosts Production of Energy

VitaminC: Vit C is a remarkable substance to use intravenously when the normal oral dose needs to be exceeded. Patients can get up to 10 times the nutrients in one IV treatment as they could get orally in one day. A good example of this is the use of Vitamin C when trying to overcome a cold-due to some sort of virus. The antiviral effects of Vitamin C are seen when blood levels are around 10-15 mg/dL. This level is achievable with IV therapy but not orally. Oral dosage typically results in blood levels around 1.2-4.0 mg/dL as compared to IV therapy where blood levels of Vitamin C can reach 50-90 mg/dL.

Diarrhea may occur when taking doses of 5 or more grams per day, and bowel tolerance is a maximum of 10 grams per 24 hours. Vitamin C in dosages of 25 grams or more take on a therapeutic role that is safe and effective in treating many clinical conditions. In studying the physiological role of Vitamin C, one realizes that it does a lot more than merely stop humans getting scurvy or giving them expensive urine. It is well known for immune stimulation, but also plays a part in collagen formation, hormone production and liver detoxification, wound healing and in slowing metastatic spread of carcinomas.

Zinc:   Zinc is an essential nutritional requirement and serves as a cofactor for more than 70 different enzymes including carbonic anhydrase, alkaline phosphatase, lactic dehydrogenase, and both RNA and DNA polymerase. Zinc facilitates wound healing; helps maintain normal growth rates, normal skin hydration, and the senses of taste and smell.

Zinc resides in muscle, bone, skin, kidney, liver, pancreas, and retina, prostate and particularly in the red and white blood cells. Zinc is an important chemical essential for human functioning. Zinc nutrition deficiency is insufficient availability of zinc in the diet or can be caused due to the malabsorption of zinc by the body. This condition is prevalent in young children, pregnant women, breast feeding mothers, and the elderly. Zinc plays a vital role in many aspects of the immune system. It helps in cell division, clotting, healing wounds, DNA synthesis, growth and development of the fetus and protein synthesis.

The inherent gastrointestinal problems, liver disease, kidney diseases, and certain other conditions and drugs can prevent zinc absorption by the body causing a zinc deficiency.

Top five signs of zinc deficiency are:

• Compromised immune system: Zinc affects cell activities. Zinc deficiency can cause reduced or weakened antibodies and compromise the immune system. Thus the deficient person will be prone to infection or flu.
• Diarrhea: A compromised immune system makes one susceptible to infection. One of these infections is a bacteria that causes diarrhea.
• Hair loss and skin lesions: Zinc is important for normal cell growth. Zinc nutrition deficiency weakens the cells, which can result in hair loss in case of cells on the scalp and lesions on the skin. This is one of the prominent signs of zinc deficiency.
• Loss of appetite and/or anorexia: A deficiency of zinc causes decreased loss of appetite. If zinc deficiency is not identified and treated, decreased loss of appetite can eventually lead to anorexia.
• Impairment of cognitive and motor functions: Zinc deficiency in a pregnant mother can not only weaken the mother, but can also cause damage to the fetus’s neurological system, impairing the motor skills and cognitive skills of the infant.
• Other signs of zinc deficiency are reduced fertility, rashes on the skin, spots on fingernails, sleep disturbance, loss of sex drive, loss of taste or smell, and ­ in some cases ­ mild anemia.

Selenium: Selenium is a mineral that is needed in small amounts by the body to help regulate the thyroid hormones and support a healthy immune system.

• One of selenium’s most important roles is as an antioxidant helping to prevent cell damage due to free radicals.
• Selenium is incorporated into molecules of an enzyme called glutathione peroxidase (GPX). This vital enzyme protects red blood cells and cell membranes against undesirable reactions with soluble peroxides. Good selenium nutrition is of key importance for antioxidant defense as well as efficient energy metabolism.
• Several research studies have demonstrated the benefits of selenium supplementation in treating autoimmune thyroid conditions. One study found that selenium supplementation had a significant impact on inflammatory activity in thyroid-specific autoimmune disease, and reducing inflammation may limit damage to thyroid tissue. This may be due to the increase in glutathione peroxidase and thioredoxin reductase activity, as well as the decrease in toxic concentrations of hydrogen peroxide and lipid hydroperoxides which result from thyroid hormone synthesis. Selenium is required for the activation of an enzyme called glutathione peroxidase. This enzyme is an antioxidant that quenches hydroperoxides, “high energy” oxygen-containing molecules that are produced during the metabolism of fat and that are highly toxic to cells.
• Recent research showed that selenium could reduce the severity of some cancers. This is thought to be due to selenium inducing “apoptosis” (programmed cell death) in cancer cells.

Manganese: Manganese is a trace mineral that is present in tiny amounts in the body. It is found mostly in bones, the liver, kidneys, and pancreas. Manganese helps the body form connective tissue, bones, blood clotting factors, and sex hormones. It also plays a role in fat and carbohydrate metabolism, calcium absorption, and blood sugar regulation. Manganese is also necessary for normal brain and nerve function.

Manganese is a component of the antioxidant enzyme superoxide dismutase (SOD), which helps fight free radicals. Free radicals occur naturally in the body but can damage cell membranes and DNA. They may play a role in aging, as well as the development of a number of health conditions, including heart disease and cancer. Antioxidants, such as SOD, can help neutralize free radicals and reduce or even help prevent some of the damage they cause.

Manganese may help some of the following conditions:

Osteoporosis: Manganese is one of several trace elements (including vanadium and boron) that are necessary for bone health.

Arthritis: People with arthritis tend to have low levels of SOD (an antioxidant that helps protect the joints from damage during inflammation). Some experts theorize that manganese may increase SOD levels.

Premenstrual syndrome (PMS): In one well designed clinical study, women who ate 5.6 mg of manganese in their diets each day had fewer mood swings and cramps compared to those who ate only 1 mg of manganese.

Diabetes: Some studies seem to show that people with diabetes have low levels of manganese in their blood.

Epilepsy: Several clinical studies suggest that people who have seizure disorders have lower levels of manganese in their blood.

Signature IV Therapy

• Anti-Viral Infusion Cocktail
• Athletes Performance / Vitality Infusion Cocktail
• Chronic Stress Infusion Cocktail
• Detoxification Infusion Cocktail
• EDTA Chelation therapy
• Hangover Recovery Infusion Cocktail
• Healthy Hair, Skin and Nails Infusion Cocktail
• Healthy Heart Infusion
• Jet Fuel Cocktail: Get an IV Boost!
• Nutritional Support for Vegans & Vegetarians
• Skin Brightening Infusion Cocktail
• Weight Loss Boost Infusion Cocktail