In this operation known as “abdominoplasty” a “mini-tuck” is used to remove tissue. A “full tuck” for larger amounts. It is a solution for a protruding or sagging stomach, sometimes following pregnancy and which is difficult to get rid of … Continue reading
This surgery is mainly used by those who would like larger or fuller lips or those born with abnormalities or injuries. There are a number of different procedures ranging from temporary to permanent. In temporary procedures different substances are injected … Continue reading
Used to treat worry lines, frown lines, hollow cheeks or collar bones, ageing hands. Fat is removed from parts of the body where it can be spared, such as the buttocks and stomach, and injected into parts where it is … Continue reading
The surgeon uses an ultrasound probe set at a special frequency to dissolve the fat.
Liposculpture is a variation on liposuction, but is done with smaller, hand-operated syringes rather than vacuum pumps. The technique is generally used to treat smaller reas of the body, such as ankles, removing double chins or fat around the knees. … Continue reading
This treatment is used to remove excess fatty tissue in specific areas of the body, such as the thighs, stomach or buttocks, resistent to exercise and diet. Fat is removed by suction from selected sites of the body. An incision … Continue reading
A facelift is the name given to a range of cosmetic surgery techniques which aim to give a total lift to the sagging and ageing face. Facelifts are carried out to counter the effects of ageing where gravity and the … Continue reading
In ageing some people’s cheeks begin to hollow , giving them a gaunter look which can be ageing. It is not common, but it is possibloe to have the cheeks plumped out with silicone to give more definition. This is … Continue reading
Double chins can be smoothed away quite effectively using liposuction or liposculpture. Lloose skin round the jaw and upper neck can be tightened with the classic face-lift. However, at the moment there are no widely available techniques for improving prematurely … Continue reading
10 OF THE BEST BACK PAIN BUSTERS. Stott Pilates Simple Stretches £16.75 STRETCHING is paramount for good posture. Yoga and pilates are both good for improving flexibility and teaching good posture and alignment. This video shows a sequence of stretching … Continue reading
RED/ORANGE: Tomatoes, strawberries, oranges, carrots, sweet potato, pumpkin, red and orange peppers, and salmon are rich in vitamins A, C and E. GREEN: Cabbage, spinach, avocado, kiwi fruit and peas are rich in vitamin A. YELLOW: Lemons, melons, mangoes, yellow … Continue reading
LIFE EXPECTANCY AT BIRTH BY COUNTRY Source World Health Organisation 2002 For more detailed information and statistics go to www.un.org/esa/population/publications/worldageing19502050/index.htm As you will see there are huge differences between life expectancy in the developed countries of the world and … Continue reading
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Facts about ageing Ageing is a highly complex biological process resulting in the progressive loss of the ability of organs and cells to maintain biochemical function, eventually leading to age associated diseases and death. As a result of improved nutrition … Continue reading
The world’s oldest people The oldest person ever was Jeanne Calment, from Arles in France, who died at the age of 122 in 1997. She was then the oldest living person to be authenticated by reliable records and was entered … Continue reading
AMERICAN BODY WRAP The manufacturers say you can lose a minimum of seven inches over the entire body with one treatment and could drop a dress size after six sessions. They claim you won’t put the inches back on unless … Continue reading
Thighs INCHWRAP The Inchwrap treatment claims to detoxify the body, stimulating the activation of lymphatic circulation to break down cellulite, disperse fatty tissues and revitalise skin during the hour’s session, so results should be seen immediately.
Ionithermie Body is scrubbed then layers of a mineral mud are applied inbetween gauze. Pads connected to an electrical stimulant are attached to increase lymphatic draining. The whole treatment takes about an hour and a half.
Advanced Keymodule Endermologie Therapists treat the area with a handheld massager with two motorised rollers that rotate in different directions and have a vacuum action. It is similar to a deep tissue massage. About 12-16 treatments are needed to make … Continue reading
Bio-dermology uses compression and decompression to liquidise fat which is then reabsorbed via the bloodstream. An anti-cellulite gel is applied before the massage device is run up and down the leg and bottom for around 40 minutes.
The Caci Quantum bust lift uses an electrical current to strengthen the support muscles. The treatment takes thirty minutes and about 10 are recommended. A therapist moves metal applicators or cotton-tipped probes over the skin in a massaging motion to … Continue reading
The Marine Spa Firming Treatment starts with an exfoliating treatment, then oils are applied before the arm is covered with a marine gel which contains algae and vitamins. The arms are wrapped so that the nutrients can penetrate the skin. … Continue reading
CACI Non-surgical Facelift CACI works by “reminding” the facial muscles to work to tone the face. Two cotton buds attached to metal electrodes are passed over the face. Through these runs a painless electrical current which goes into the muscle … Continue reading
An electrical current is used to remove thread veins and also hair. variable but usually minimal, and controllable with painkillers.
With sclerotherapy, a chemical solution is injected into the vein to irritate its lining, causing it to swell, collapse and turn into scar tissue, which the body absorbs. Spider veins and large blue varicose veins on legs. It takes about … Continue reading
