Welcome to Nichola Maasdorp No4 Clinic, Elgin, where your journey to radiant and youthful skin begins. We're excited to introduce you to ALLSKIN MED, a range of Treatment Enhancement Plans that complement our aesthetic treatments, ensuring your skin looks its absolute best. Let's delve into these three exceptional skin plans: Complexion Perfector Plan, Moisture Firm Plan, and Collagen Activation Plan.
This 28-day regime is designed to work wonders for your skin, awakening your complexion and brightening it in as little as 15 days. The secret lies in the blend of 15% stabilised Vitamin C and 20% SCA Pro. Together, they create significant improvements not only in skin radiance but also in the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. The gradual release of AHA complex technology encourages exfoliation and promotes healthy renewal, leading to a fresh, polished, and radiant complexion.
Advanced facials, Skin Peels, Microneedling, Microdermabrasion, WOW Fusion, IPL, Laser, Skin Boosters/Profhilo, HydraFacial, FSR and mesotherapy.
The Moisture Firm Plan is powered by SCA® PRO, a regenerating technology that increases firmness, and elasticity, and reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. This plan brightens, tightens, and hydrates your complexion. The Moisture Complex with immediate and slow-release technology delivers intense hydration, leaving your skin soft and glowing.
Skin boosters/Profhilo, Oxygen Infusion, Hydrafacial, PRP, IPL, Polynucleotides, LED, RF, Laser, Microneedling & Skin Peels.
The Collagen Activation Plan is your home-use skincare regime, specifically designed for skin undergoing professional advanced skin rejuvenation treatments. Powered by SCA® PRO growth factor technology, this plan stimulates collagen, elastin, and hyaluronic acid production, leaving your skin smoother and plumper. It reduces downtime post-procedure, accelerates skin recovery, and enhances treatment results.
Fillers, Collagen-inducing injectables, Threads, Ablative Lasers, RF, Microneedling, HIFU, Ultrasound, LED, IPL, Polynucleotides, PRP, Hydrafacial.
At Nichola Maasdorp No4 Clinic in Elgin, we're dedicated to enhancing your natural beauty and helping you achieve your skincare goals. The ALLSKIN MED Enhancement Plans are designed to harmonise with our aesthetic treatments, ensuring that your skin receives the care and nourishment it deserves. Whether you're aiming for a radiant complexion, intense hydration, or ultimate rejuvenation, we're here to guide you on your path to luminous and youthful skin. Contact us today to learn more and begin your journey to skin perfection.
Hello from Nichola Maasdorp No4 Clinic in Elgin, Moray, Scotland! As the seasons change, so do the needs of your skin. Autumn and winter bring cooler temperatures and lower humidity, which can challenge your skin's natural defences. But fret not; we're here to guide you through the best aesthetic and skincare treatments to keep your skin glowing and healthy throughout the colder months.
When it comes to facial aesthetics, Botox is a timeless classic that's suitable year-round. Botox works by temporarily relaxing the muscles responsible for fine lines and wrinkles, creating a smoother appearance. This treatment is a fantastic choice for autumn and winter, as it helps combat the effects of indoor heating and the dry air outside. Plus, with less sun exposure, the results can last longer.
Hydrafacial is a rejuvenating treatment that deeply cleanses, exfoliates, and hydrates the skin. It's particularly beneficial during autumn and winter when the skin tends to become dry and dull. Hydrafacial provides an instant boost of hydration, leaving your skin radiant and more resilient to the harsh weather conditions.
The drop in temperature can lead to a loss of skin elasticity, resulting in sagging skin. Endymed 3D DEEP Skin Tightening is an advanced treatment that uses radiofrequency technology to stimulate collagen production, restoring your skin's firmness and tone. This therapy is ideal for tackling the effects of the colder months and keeping your skin looking vibrant.
Microneedling is a versatile treatment that can address a range of skin concerns, including fine lines, scars, and uneven texture. Xcellaris Pro Skin Microneedling takes this approach to the next level by combining it with powerful exosomes. This combination works exceptionally well in autumn and winter, as it stimulates collagen production, providing your skin with the necessary boost to look its best.
Colder weather can often lead to more time spent indoors and potential changes in your routine. The Emerald Laser for fat reduction offers a non-invasive solution to help you stay in shape. This treatment effectively targets areas of stubborn fat, providing a sculpted appearance.
Dark circles and puffiness around the eyes can be more noticeable during the colder months. Endybleph Skin Resurfacing and Eye Bag Tightening treatments offer precise solutions to rejuvenate the delicate skin around your eyes, making you look more refreshed and youthful.
While sun exposure decreases in autumn and winter, you might still be dealing with the aftermath of the summer months. Formatk Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) is an excellent option for treating sunspots, redness, and uneven skin tone. IPL can help you achieve a more even complexion and reverse the effects of sun damage.
At Nichola Maasdorp No4 Clinic, our focus is on a holistic approach to skincare and aesthetics. Whether you're interested in Botox, Hydrafacial, Endymed 3D DEEP Skin Tightening, Xcellaris Pro Skin Microneedling, the Emerald Laser for fat reduction, Endybleph treatments, or Formatk IPL, we're here to provide personalised care to address your unique needs.
Autumn and winter are perfect times to revitalise your skin, undo the effects of summer, and prepare for the holiday season. Let us help you achieve your best skin during this time of the year.
The change of seasons doesn't have to mean a change in your skin's health. With the right treatments and care, you can maintain your skin's radiance, health, and beauty throughout autumn and winter. Contact us today to schedule a consultation and learn more about the treatments that are best for you. At Nichola Maasdorp No4 Clinic, we're dedicated to helping you look and feel your best, no matter the weather.
Before we plunge into today's beauty revelation of Skin Tightening, let's take a moment to appreciate the journey that is Nichola Maasdorp's 12-Month Skin Plan. At the heart of Elgin, Moray, Nichola Maasdorp's No4 Clinic has crafted a masterpiece – a bespoke, subscription-based plan designed to let your skin age as gracefully as a fine wine. With an array of collagen-boosting, line-reducing treatments tailored to your unique needs, the goal is clear: radiant, youthful-looking skin that feels as wonderful as it looks. It’s not merely about fleeting results but maintaining that fresh-faced glow over time. Under this plan, you’re not just a client; you’re a partner, working hand in hand with the clinic to craft your perfect skincare journey.
Now, having laid out the charm of Nicci's holistic approach, let's zero in on a standout treatment that has piqued the interest of many – the Endymed 3D DEEP Skin Tightening.
Ageing is a testament to life's stories, but what if you could fine-tune its narrative? Enter Endymed 3D DEEP. An artwork of science and aesthetics, ENDYMED™ revitalises by naturally stimulating your skin. The result? A rewind button to your yesteryears, revealing firmer, smoother, lifted skin. For those who’ve felt the encroachment of age and yearned for a gentle pull back to youth, ENDYMED™ offers a suite of treatments that are nothing short of transformative.
The unparalleled ENDYMED™ uses the avant-garde 3DEEP® Skin Science, the latest in radio frequency technology. Think of it as a rejuvenation ritual, tailor-made for those wary of invasive surgeries or injectables. Sagging skin, be it on the cheeks, neck, jowls, or even the delicate areas around the eyes, meet their match with this remarkable, clinically proven treatment.
Delving deeper, ENDYMED TIGHTEN™ employs 3DEEP® Skin Science, directing radiofrequency energy to the very heart of your skin. This method not only invigorates existing collagen but plays maestro to a symphony of new collagen creation. The dual act tightens, lifts, and firms the skin. And as if that weren't enough, a delightful lift graces you after each session – the epitome of immediate gratification!
Taking it a notch higher, we present the ENDYMED™ FSR treatments. These treatments are a testament to rejuvenation. Employing the unique 3DEEP® technology, it uses radiofrequency in two power-packed ways: controlled micro-resurfacing and deep dermal heating. The former gifts you a refined surface, smoothing wrinkles and adding an enviable glow, while the latter ventures deeper, championing the creation of vibrant collagen.
Absolutely. The treatment offers a controlled and focused energy that ensures safety, and most clients liken the sensation to a warm, deep massage. Relaxing and rejuvenating? Sign me up!
While Nichola Maasdorp's No4 Clinic offers a plethora of top-tier treatments (remember our chat about the HydraFacial?), the Endymed 3D DEEP stands out for those seeking non-invasive tightening and contouring. It addresses sagging skin, refines the skin’s architecture and brings about a natural lift – a true antidote to gravity's pull.
With the tailored approach of Nicci’s 12-Month Skin Plan, why stop at one treatment? Combine the Endymed 3D DEEP with the likes of a HydraFacial for an all-round skin revival, or perhaps with Formatk Intense Pulsed Light for a boost in skin clarity and tone.
Remember, consistency is the secret sauce to lasting results. With regular sessions and guidance from the expert team at Nichola Maasdorp's No4 Clinic, you’ll be well on your way to maintaining firmer and more youthful skin.
While the journey of ageing has its charms, there’s no harm in giving nature a gentle nudge. With treatments like Endymed 3D DEEP Skin Tightening, we're not changing how we look, but rather, embracing our beauty with added confidence.
Curious to feel the lift and radiance of Endymed 3D DEEP? Get in touch with the No4 Clinic. Ageing is a part of our story, but let’s make it a glamorous one, with a touch of elegance and a sprinkle of confidence.
Ageing can be a difficult process, especially when it comes to your skin. The natural signs of ageing such as wrinkles, dullness and sagging can often cause us to feel uncomfortable in our own skin and less confident. But at my clinic, Nichola Maasdorp No4 Clinic in Elgin, we believe that it doesn't have to be this way - with the right knowledge and expertise, ageing can be a positive experience!
Our team at Nichola Maasdorp No4 Clinic is dedicated to helping you manage your age gracefully through remarkable facial treatments like Anti-Wrinkle Injections (Botox), Fillers, Endymed Skin Tightening, Skin Peels and more - so you can look good and feel great! At our clinic, we understand that each person is unique and so are their skin care needs. Our experienced team will take the time to get to know you and your skin, before recommending a customised treatment plan that is tailored specifically towards your goals.
We only use the latest technologies and products in our treatments at Nichola Maasdorp No4 Clinic - so you can trust us to deliver results that are safe, effective and long-lasting.
Skin treatments such as Anti-Wrinkle Injections (Botox), fillers, IPL (intense pulsed light), skin tightening and microneedling have become increasingly popular in recent years - and for good reason. These aesthetic treatments can have a positive impact on the appearance and health of your skin.
Anti-Wrinkle Injections (Botox) is an effective treatment for reducing or eliminating wrinkles, fine lines and crow’s feet. It works by paralyzing the muscles that cause facial expressions like smiling and frowning which can add to the development of wrinkles over time. This facial aesthetics treatment is one of the most popular non-surgical treatments in the aesthetic industry.
Fillers are used to enhance the volume of certain areas on the face or body – such as the lips or cheeks – by replenishing lost fat due to ageing. This minimizes signs of ageing like wrinkles and sagging skin. This medical aesthetic treatment is a minimally invasive procedure that can be done quickly, with minimal downtime.
IPL is a non-invasive laser treatment designed to improve skin tone and texture while also reducing redness, sun spots, scars and other blemishes. It works by targeting pigment cells in the surface layers of the skin with intense pulses of light which causes them to break down. This skin rejuvenation treatment is highly effective and requires no downtime.
Skin tightening treatments use radiofrequency waves delivered into the deeper layers of the skin in order to encourage collagen production which boosts the firmness and elasticity of ageing skin – leaving you with a more youthful look! This non-surgical treatment is highly popular among those who want to avoid surgical facelifts.
Microneedling is another effective skin treatment. It involves using tiny needles to puncture the surface of the skin, triggering a healing response from the body which results in increased collagen production. This helps smooth wrinkles and give skin a more even tone, resulting in a healthier, more youthful look. This beauty treatment is highly popular and requires minimal downtime.
These aesthetic treatments can drastically improve not only your appearance but also self-confidence; when you look your best you feel your best. So if you’re looking for a way to refresh your look without resorting to surgery then these treatments could be just what you need!
Our team at Nichola Maasdorp No4 Clinic is also dedicated to providing high-quality customer service - so you can feel comfortable knowing that you're in good hands. We want all of our clients to experience a sense of joy and satisfaction with the results of their treatments! So if you’re ready for a transformation, book an appointment with us at Nichola Maasdorp No4 Clinic today and let us help you look good and feel great.
Ageing doesn't have to be a negative experience. With our team's expertise and the latest skin treatments at Nichola Maasdorp No4 Clinic in Elgin, you can age gracefully and feel confident in your own skin. Whether you're looking to reduce wrinkles, enhance volume, improve skin tone and texture or boost collagen production, we have a customized treatment plan for you. Book an appointment with us today and let us help you look good and feel great!
Everyone wants to look and feel youthful as they age, but the natural aging process can take a toll on our skin. Wrinkles, fine lines, and other signs of aging can be difficult to prevent or reverse, even with a diligent skincare routine. Fortunately, there's a treatment that can help you achieve a more youthful appearance without surgery or downtime - micro-needling!
Micro-needling is a minimally invasive procedure that uses a device with tiny needles to create microscopic punctures or channels in the skin. These channels allow for better absorption of products such as serums and creams that can help boost collagen production, which is essential for healthy, youthful-looking skin. Collagen is a protein that provides structure and support to our skin, and it naturally declines as we age. By stimulating collagen production, micro-needling can reduce the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, scars, and other signs of aging.
During a micro-needling treatment, a device with tiny needles is used to create microscopic punctures or channels in the skin. These punctures are so small that they are not visible to the naked eye, but they are enough to stimulate the body's natural healing process. As the skin heals, collagen production is increased, which can improve the texture and appearance of the skin. The micro-needles also create channels in the skin, which allows for better absorption of products such as serums and creams that can help boost collagen production.
The X Celaris Pro Twist is a revolutionary electrical micro-needling device that is changing the game when it comes to aesthetic micro-needling treatments. It features a patented spring seal for guaranteed safety and hygiene, a movable needle plate for precision treatment tailored to your skin surface, 50-150 insertions per second –making it faster than most means on the market– adjustable penetration depth from 0.25mm up to 2.5mm, and active needle retrieval technology. This is minimal invasiveness at its finest with optimum results in no time! It's one of the most efficient tools available for treating various skin conditions such as acne scars, stretch marks, wrinkles, sun damage, and more. Plus, it's safe and non-invasive, so there's no need for surgery or recovery time.
At Nichola Maasdorp No4 Clinic, we specialize in providing treatments using state-of-the-art technology such as the X Celaris Pro Twist device. With over 28 years' experience in aesthetic medicine, we offer personalized treatments tailored to each individual client's needs ensuring they get optimal results from their treatments. Our team of experienced practitioners can help you achieve beautiful, youthful skin with micro-needling and other advanced treatments. We understand that every client is unique, so we take the time to listen to your concerns and develop a customized treatment plan that meets your specific needs.
Micro-needling is suitable for all skin types and can be used on various parts of the body, including the face, neck, chest, and hands. Results may vary depending on the individual and the severity of the skin condition being treated, but most clients see improvement in their skin's texture and appearance after just one treatment.
In conclusion, micro-needling with the X Celaris Pro Twist is a safe and effective way to achieve beautiful, youthful skin. It stimulates collagen production, improves skin texture and tone, reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and minimizes the appearance of scars. At Nichola Maasdorp No4 Clinic, we specialize in providing personalized treatments using state-of-the-art technology like the X Celaris Pro Twist. Contact us today to learn more about how we can help you achieve beautiful, youthful skin with micro-needling and other advanced treatments.
Why would anyone get their fillers dissolved? They’re the number two aesthetic treatment worldwide! Millions of people are queuing up for fuller cheeks, contoured features and plump, shapely lips.
However, some celebrities are rocking the boat by deciding to get their filler removed, encouraging us to re-evaluate our attitude towards this procedure.
I’ve never felt comfortable with very large lips, but thanks to celebrity role models and social media stars, overfilled lips are becoming the norm. I’m glad to see people challenging the trend, with Love Island star Charlotte Crosby making the headlines by having her lip filler chemically dissolved. She put a question mark over the value of excessive lip fillers, while cosmetic doctors are exploring the risks of overfilling.
For example, Dr Harris deliberately draws attention to the distortion caused by overfilled lips and cheeks. He believes that too much filler leads to ‘alienisation’, with features enlarged outside the normal range for the individual in question.
However, it’s not always an unscrupulous doctor or an excessive treatment that leads to these strangely exaggerated results. Many people forget what they looked like before treatment and return for more or the substance takes longer to dissolve than we originally thought. The patients believe that they’re in need of a top-up while it’s still in their system, leading to a double dose of filler.
We all think about our appearance. Low confidence is often the motivation to have an aesthetic treatment such as dermal fillers, as it helps us to embrace how we look. However, cosmetic treatment has been linked to an extreme preoccupation with appearance, known as body dysmorphic disorder (BDD). People with BDD spend a disproportionate amount of time obsessing over minor or imagined flaws. This can be enormously upsetting, so it’s no surprise they turn to cosmetics to try and fix the problem.
It’s a difficult issue for us practitioners to identify, especially as fewer than 10% of patients with BDD are satisfied with the results of their treatment. They move on to other practitioners to correct this perceived problem or their anxieties transfer to another area of the face or body. Their constant quest to fix the flaw leads to distorted, overfilled features.
Now, not everyone with overfilled features is suffering from BDD. After all, we all worry about our appearance to some extent and BDD is the extreme end of the spectrum. In my practice, I tend to see patients who are delighted with a filler treatment, but quickly forget what they looked like before the procedure. They want a more discernible difference, so they come back wanting another treatment.
It’s easy to see how people’s faces become overfilled, especially as fillers may last much longer than we think. Alice Hart Davis, a beauty journalist and author, discovered that 35ml of dermal filler is still present in her face, even though we expect it to have dissolved naturally in less than two years.
Not at all! They help millions of people to look youthful, including me! However, we do need to take care.
In my clinic, I limit the amount I’m prepared to place at one time, assessing my patients via ultrasound to determine if any filler remains. This helps me decide if it’s suitable for them to have more treatment or whether I should direct them to an alternative, of which we have many. When I do conduct treatments, I tend to use Juvederm, which creates wonderfully subtle and natural-looking results.
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The excitement of Christmas has faded away, replaced by a new year! We often see this as a new start and a chance to reset, as we abstain from bad foods, alcohol and an unhealthy lifestyle. We start a diet instead or take up running. However, you want to be careful with this ‘new year new me’ philosophy!
There’s one big problem with this mindset – it doesn’t work! Studies show that 23% of people give up on their New Year’s Resolutions after one week, while 43% expect to give up before the end of January. In fact, less than 10% of people successfully continue with their new lifestyle!
‘New year new me’ won’t motivate you for very long, especially after a slip-up. You need a plan for a long-term goal because you can rarely make lasting changes based on an impulse. As a dentist, I believe in making small changes, which culminate in significant improvements.
Take alcohol for example. From a skin perspective, we’re in favour of reducing your intake. Too much alcohol dehydrates the skin and reduces elasticity, leading to fine lines, creases and a dull, dry complexion. It can also give rise to conditions like psoriasis and rosacea, to say nothing of the increased risk of skin infections. On the other hand, going cold turkey can be a mistake. It doesn’t allow any flexibility for what can be a big lifestyle change (depending on how much you’re used to drinking). Similarly, you might be invited to a social event and feel like you’re unable to enjoy a drink, leading to regret, resentment and an eventual return to bad habits.
Instead of being stern with yourself, follow a little-by-little approach. Try giving up alcohol during the week and allowing yourself 3-4 units at the weekend or at a party. It may feel like a little change, but imagine the impact after one, two or three months! You’ll be in a much healthier state, without the inevitable disappointment caused by the ‘new year new me’ attitude.
There’s more to January than giving up bad habits. Many of you contact me in the winter, asking me to restore your faces after the festive period. You might be searching for a quick fix, hoping that I’ll turn around and present you with a miracle cure. We have some excellent treatments at No. 4, including luxurious Hydrafacials and healing light therapy, but they’re not magic. I can’t solve all your problems with the wave of a wand or give you an undetectable treatment with no downtime.
We’re not here to transform you into your ‘new year new me’ ideal. We’re here to walk alongside you as you seek to renew your skin and age well. Ageing well takes commitment, much like a New Year’s Resolution, which is why we encourage you to stop and think about the best ways to achieve your goals.
We’re partners, you and me. You trust me to listen to you, identify your main concerns and then come up with a plan. I might direct you to Su’s Skin Program, ideal for investing in your future complexion. Alternatively, I might point you to my own skincare plan, perfect for combating signs of ageing and menopause. Through 12 in-depth sessions, I’ll boost your collagen production, reduce fine lines and soften wrinkles, helping you achieve a healthy, glowing appearance.
Are you ready to take the first step? Then contact us to book a consultation! It’s the best opportunity to find the right treatment.
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‘Good skin doesn’t happen by chance, it happens by appointment.’ I’m not sure who came up with this phrase but I can honestly say that it’s true! I have found that many of my clients who seek injectables to fix their fine lines and wrinkles don’t recognise that their skin is in crisis! Read on to discover whether your skin is in need of my help.
Early intervention is critical if you're going to avoid premature ageing. Although some might say that premature ageing is inevitable, I believe this isn’t necessarily true. Recent findings show that the environment plays a huge role in how our skin ages. Epigenetics - the study of how our genes react with our environment - means that, if you look after your skin, you might not look like you’re long in the tooth when you’re over 50!
So how do you know if your skin is in trouble and showing the early signs of damage and disease? Here are five signs to help you recognise that you’re in trouble.
Sun damage can cause some cells in the skin to go rogue. Melanocytes are the cells that colour your skin and are easily damaged by UVA, UVB and visible light. When they ‘go rogue’, excessive pigment is released into the skin, causing dark spots and uneven skin tone.
So if you’re starting to see dark spots, BEWARE - you may have caused damage and it’s starting to show!
Using harsh, damaging detergents or double cleansing will dry the skin and make it susceptible to pollution. Stripping it of its protective layer is not what you want to do if you want healthy skin. The surface is covered by a fatty layer, called the lipid barrier. This layer functions to protect your skin from environmental onslaughts, like pollution, whilst simultaneously preventing moisture from being sapped by dry air. If you disrupt this barrier, you will experience skin problems, like dehydration and premature ageing, and your cells won't function normally, leaving you vulnerable to skin damage.
Fine lines and wrinkles are a sign that your skin is losing elasticity. Elasticity is the ability of the skin to rebound after a mechanical force is applied to it. A good test to do on yourself is to lightly pinch the skin under the eye and see how quickly it returns to shape. This is commonly known as the ‘snap test’ by us clinicians. If the skin doesn’t rebound within a few seconds, it means you’re already losing elastic properties.
These usually first appear around the nose and cheeks, and are a sure sign that your skin is deficient in elastin, the fibre that keeps our skin in shape. As mentioned before, elasticity gives our skin the ability to rebound. It’s the same with our blood vessels - if they lose elasticity, they can’t return to shape and become dilated and visible on the surface of the skin. This means that, if you’re seeing broken vessels on your face, then you need to take action if you don’t want to look like a beet in your old age!
Large, open pores are more common than you think. Many women ignore them and plaster over the top with makeup. However, enlarged pores are a warning sign that the skin is suffering. Excess sebum and bacteria irritate the pores and cause inflammation, which damages the surrounding area, depleting elastin and collagen, allowing the opening of the pore to dilate. Makeup further inflames the situation, so simply covering pores isn’t a good option. What you need to do is pay attention to what your skin is telling you and come to its rescue!
So, now you know the signs, what can you do? My recommendation is to see someone like myself or Su to give you good, honest advice on how to manage it. Yes, you’re going to see changes happening to the skin as the years pass by, but some can be avoided, or at least minimised! Our wide range of treatments at No4 Clinic can help you to age positively and look your best!
If you’re ready to take the first step towards beautiful skin, simply book your online consultation! For more tips, tricks and advice, make sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram. My live streams on Facebook are not to be missed!
Once upon a time the only way to target fat loss by area, achieve a washboard stomach or rid yourself of your saddlebags was to have liposuction. However, this procedure has fallen out of favour in recent years. In fact, Statistica indicates that it’s fallen by a massive 77% since 2015! This is partly because during the pandemic people were reluctant to undergo surgery. Add to that the hefty price tag, the long recovery time the procedure requires, and also the fact there are other effective treatments for fat loss these days, of course, it was bound to decline in popularity! I imagine that the introduction of the Emerald Laser is going to have this number falling even lower…
The Emerald Laser is a safe, non-invasive, non-surgical fat loss treatment which shrinks fat cells in stubborn areas of the body. Patients lose an average of 6 inches over a course of treatment, with no downtime! Compare this with fat freezing or liposuction and you’re on to a winner!
Interestingly, it was liposuction that sparked the development of the Emerald laser, the first laser in the world to be FDA approved for circumferential weight loss and cellulite reduction. Steve Shanks, Erchonia president, explains that in 1996 he and his partner at the time, who was an engineer by trade, were fixing lasers that were coming over from Europe. Soon, having gained knowledge of their workings, they were making them and selling them in America. (The company has grown so much that they are now in most countries and hold 22 of the 23 FDA approvals for low-level lasers in the USA.)
Steve says they are so successful because they are predominantly a research and development company that happens to make lasers. This puts them on the cutting edge of low-level laser technology. He believes that it’s important to be able to have proof that the treatment is effective, and FDA approval is crucial. The trials to achieve this accreditation involve blind clinical tests which take years and years, so they can’t be reproduced easily by any other manufacturer.
The first low-level laser device was FDA approved in 2002 and treated chronic neck and shoulder pain. These lasers are still used today by many chronic pain management clinics.
So, how does a company that specialises in chronic pain management become a world leader in developing low-level lasers to treat fat loss?
Steve explains that this happened by accident. The year was 1998, and he was at an anti-ageing conference, talking to a plastic surgeon. This particular surgeon was an expert in liposuction and was interested in using laser technology to manage the post-operative pain experienced by his patients.
The surgeon attempted using the low-level laser before and after his liposuction procedures and discovered something amazing. They found that by using the laser he was also emulsifying fat! He was so excited that he presented his findings at the conference to his colleagues, who dismissed him, not believing what they were seeing. Not Steve! He agreed that what the surgeon had discovered was amazing, and so they pushed to develop the Emerald laser.
Emulsifying fat and letting the body get rid of it naturally is the core of how the Emerald laser works. The laser is highly effective, and with our support, we’ve been helping our patients manage their circumference loss holistically, without destroying fat cells or undergoing surgery.
Learn more about the Emerald laser here, and if you’d like to get booked in for a consultation simply fill out a contact form.
We hope to hear from you soon and can’t wait to help you on your journey to self-confidence!
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