Accent: Cellulite, Flacid Skin

Accent uses Radiofrequency to tighten skin.

Radiofrequency is a technology which has been used in surgery for the last 70 years. It can be used to tighten skin, and reduce fine lines and wrinkles. The Accent form of radiofrequency treatment has been designed exclusively for cosmetic use, either for cutaneous facial remodeling or for the treatment of acne or cellulite on the body. More generally, it is used in the controlled heating of the dermis and subcutaneous tissue, preserving the epidermis.

Both treatments can be performed without any downtime and they are able to create dramatic changes without the need for invasive surgery.

This treatment is ideal for:

• Face and Neck Remodelling
• Tightening and lifting flaccid areas of the face
• Reducing wrinkles
• Increasing luminosity of the skin
• Body remodelling and cellulitus
• Tightening areas of loose skin on the body
• Cellulite on the arms, abdomen, buttocks, thighs

How does the treatment work?

Radiofrequency has been used for over three years in facial skin remodelling. The heat produced by the system causes instant tightening of collagen and increases collagen production in the dermis. The effect is to tighten and rejuvenate the skin in the treated area. With regards to the body treatment, thermal tightening also takes place with increased local blood circulation, promotes fibrous tissue breakdown, drainage of fatty deposits into the lymphatic system and disintegration of fat cells.

The radiofrequency is applied through a hand-piece in a rapid, uninterrupted circular movement onto the surface of the skin.

How long does the treatment take and how many sessions will I require?

Your first treatment will take 45 minutes to 1 hour. Ongoing treatments will typically be 30 minute appointments. For facial remodelling, a course of 2 - 4 sessions is usually required at 2 - 4 week intervals. However body treatments usually require a course of 6 - 8 treatments at 7 day intervals. In the case of stubborn cellulite however, treatment can be applied more frequently.

Is the treatment painful?

Tolerance to the treatment is very good and there is no need for the use of topical anaesthetic creams beforehand. Patients will generally experience a warm sensation on the surface of the skin as heat builds up, however, continuous contact cooling provides additional patient comfort and epidermal protection.

Are there any side effects?

The side effects observed have been slight discomfort which is nonetheless very well tolerated, oedema (swelling) and erythema (redness) which disappears in a few hours.

These side effects apply to both facial and body treatments. Post treatment care involves the application of an aloe vera gel and it is also essential that the area is protected from direct UVA and sun exposure, in particular for 24 - 48 hours immediately following treatment. It is therefore necessary for you to purchase a total daily protector (TDP) which must be applied to the skin daily so as to prevent future damage. TDP 15, TDP 20, TDP30 and aloe vera products may all be purchased from the clinic.

Is the treatment effective?

The immediate effect is a contraction of collagen fibres, increasing and retracting the skin tissue. It also has a progressive effect with the heat generated unleashing and an increase in new collagen producing skin remodelling. The full effect will not usually be seen for 2 - 3 months.

Generally after a facial treatment, patients describe feeling 'more compact skin' and 'harder skin' and an evident improvement is registered in 90% of all cases. With regards to treatment of the body, 70% of patients in trials have reported that there is an immediate variable reduction in contour measurements.

How long will the results last?

Following a course of treatment, results are expected to last 1-2 years.

Contra-indications to treatment (Things that may make this treatment unavailable to you)

• Pacemakers
• Metal plates or pins in the treatment area
• Severe heart disease
• Diseases of the connective and muscular tissue
• Pregnancy and breast feeding
• Permanent implants e.g. bioalcamid

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