LESS IS MORE
An advanced Botox-based technique, Micro Botox involves using highly diluted Botox which shrinks and atrophies sweat glands and sebaceous (oil-secreting) glands, making this a unique method of treating wrinkles, fine lines and, in some cases, even acne. Unlike Botox which is injected into facial muscles, Micro Botox is strategically injected just below the skin of the face and neck. Therefore, in addition to younger, improved skin, there’s little reason to fret about facial muscles ‘freezing.’ Micro Botox treatments are said to result in smoother skin, reduced pore size, lessened oil production and, most temptingly, the results look natural.
Try German Medical Centre – 17 313-555.
DOUBLE CHIN DILEMMA
For every woman out there who has tried everything natural to get rid of that stubborn ‘double chin’ that just will not budge, despair not, for here’s Kybella to the rescue. Kybella is the only FDA-approved drug intended for the submental area (doctor speak for ‘double chin’). It contains deoxycholic acid which helps in breaking down and absorbing fat cells. If you’re put off by the idea of surgery, this drug is administered through multiple small injections under your chin – nothing too gory – with minimum downtime. The number of injections and sessions will be tailored to the amount of fat under your chin and your idea of an aesthetically pleasing profile.
Coming soon.
BACTERIA-INFUSED GOODNESS
Contrary to what we’ve heard about facial bacteria, not all should be vigorously scrubbed away. Recent years have seen a research-driven trend in the probiotic skin care movement as we now know that some bacteria are essential to our skin’s health. These beneficial probiotics that are removed by over washing and our antibacterial cleansers, can be restored by bacteria-infused skin care products. La Roche-Posay Lipikar AP+ Intense Repair Moisturising Cream and Mother Dirt AO+ Mist are two products that help balance the body’s microbiome and restore a healthy state. The best part is they’re easy to find and inexpensive.
Available at major retailers.
WHEN BIGGER ISN’T BETTER
Being inactive and not getting enough exercise largely contribute to heavy, bloated legs that tend to retain fluid. However, if you do exercise frequently and see little or no change, you could consider Endospheres therapy. Non-invasive, compressive micro vibration from a vibrating device allows for pain relief, body contouring, muscle toning and lymphatic drainage. The recommended number of treatments stands at 12, with reviews boasting satisfaction with apparent toned legs. Originally used in hospitals for circulation issues, this affordable therapy makes you feel good and look good – Win-Win!
Coming soon. If you can’t wait, try pressotherapy available at Al Areen Spa & Wellness.
PERKY LASER ALTERNATIVE
After childbirth and past a certain age, our bodies become victims of the inevitable ageing process. Although we’d love nothing more than for our once perky bits to spring back to how they used to be, that’s nothing but wishful thinking. If you don’t fancy going under the knife, the laser bra lift is an alternative to breast lift surgery. The procedure involves a carbon dioxide laser that is used to create an internal bra; your own breast tissue provides support. The procedure can be paired with breast reduction or breast augmentation procedures. The real question is, does it work? The procedure would not be encouraged for a heavy-breasted candidate as the effects would be minimal. Your surgeon will also need to evaluate you thoroughly as a potential candidate. Additionally, one cannot expect their laser bra to last forever – sadly, gravity always wins.
Coming soon.
TRIGGERING COLLAGEN
A poor lifestyle, ageing and various other issues can be causal factors of collagen in our bodies basically giving up on us. Also known as micro-needling, collagen induction therapy or messoroller aims to boost our body’s natural collagen production. The process involves the systematic passing of a medical-grade roller over your face and/or body to improve wrinkles and scars. Collagen production is triggered by the roller’s micro-needle punctures on the surface of the skin, which in turn stimulates a wound-healing response. It isn’t as painful as it sounds and, between 24 and 72 hours, any swelling and mild bruising should subside. The final result will be well worth the discomfort. After all, no pain, no gain.
Try Derma One – 17 240-042.
NO NONSENSE NOSE JOB
Rhinoplasty has been around for a while and, because of its popularity and sounding almost too good to be true, the non-surgical rhinoplasty trend has fast established itself in the world of cosmetic procedures, pleasing those reluctant to opt for surgery. This procedure is minimally invasive, in that a surgeon uses an injectable filler to make minor improvements to the structure of the nose. You would be awake for the duration of the procedure – usually under 15 minutes. However, non-surgical rhinoplasty isn’t permanent, and you’ll have to go back periodically. It is also not advisable to go for this procedure if you seek more than a few minor tweaks.
Try Dr Abeer AlKobaisi – Call 17 820-988.
NO PAIN IN THE BUTT
Religiously sticking to a squat routine and seeing little transformation can be disheartening for anyone and yet, if the alternative is having silicone placed into each of your buttocks, it might tend to be a no-no from you. Swooping in with a much better option for damsels in distress, the Brazilian Butt Lift comes with considerable advantages. One of the most enticing features of this procedure is that, instead of having foreign objects placed into your posterior, your own fat is taken from other parts of your body and injected to give you a shapelier butt. In addition to an enhancement, you also benefit from the slimming down of the abdomen or hips. No surgery also means no surgical scar and minimal downtime.
Try Dr Ahmed Al Asfoor – Call 17 262-696.
FACIAL DISCO
Originally developed to heal wounds and surgical scars, LED light therapy now doubles as a way of reducing fine lines, wrinkles and pore size, while brightening the skin and evening skin tone. Using colour-specific wavelengths of light to penetrate the skin, it works by stimulating the anti-ageing process. One session lasts between 20 and 30 pain-free minutes. This form of therapy promises to make you look years younger, depending on your personal skin-care goals and individual treatment plan. Different skin-care clinics use different coloured lights to target different problem areas, so make sure you check with your therapist and understand what areas are being targeted.
Try Sparadise – Call 17 313-131.
THE FINAL STEP
Losing lots of weight is great and everything – until you’re left with the unavoidable excess loose skin. Here’s where body contouring comes into play. After losing a great deal of weight, this procedure is usually the final step before you attain the body you’ve always dreamed of. The stomach, buttocks, thighs, arms and breasts can all be contoured by your surgeon. Usually done under general anaesthesia, and with some downtime and scarring, it’s really about the long-term benefits with this surgery. However, if the problem is less severe, your doctor may advise thermage machine treatment to tighten and improve the look of the skin.
Try Bahrain Specialist Hospital – 17 812-000.
