BEAUTY Collagen is a vital building block of the skin. It’s responsible for up to 30 per cent of the protein of the living body. In skin, collagen makes up 70 per cent of the protein. Collagen plays a vital role in ensuring the cohesion, elasticity and regeneration of skin. It’s the main component of the dermis, or foundation, of skin tissue. This is where the flexibility and elasticity of the skin is determined, so maintaining the optimum amount of collagen is really the key to healthy, beautiful skin. F ocus Array This treatment harnesses the power of picosecond technology that delivers ultra-short pulses to the skin, stimulating the production of elastin and collagen. These treatments are quick and noninvasive and can dramatically improve the appearance and tone of the skin with minimal discomfort and no downtime. The Focus lens is approved by the FDA for the reduction of wrinkles and acne scars and is an exclusive treatment at Advanced Aesthetics. It’s important to note that some or all of the treatments are only as good as the quality of equipment and the skill of therapist. Do your research: check the credentials, training and experience of your therapist, and see examples of previous work. After all, you’re putting your skin in their hands. What is collagen? How can you increase collagen growth? There are various treatments designed to increase collagen growth. The two I recommend from our Advanced Aesthetics Medi Clinic are: Mesoestetic Medical Grade Peel This safe and non-invasive treatment offers intense exfoliation and stimulation of collagen and elastin. We use it to treat lines and wrinkles, sundamage, age spots, pigmentation and acne scars. Dermapen Skin Needling Delivered across four consecutive treatments, two weeks apart, skin needling is used on the face and neck using a series of microscopic needles that cause multiple, tiny micro-punctures in the dermis. These micro-punctures stimulate growth and production of collagen and elastin, giving skin improved appearance and rejuvenation. We use it to treat aged and sagging skin, fine lines, large pores, stretch marks, and scarring. 70 Pindara Magazine 2016
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