Between 26^th – 29^th January 2012, all the world leaders in the treatment of ageing skin gathered in Paris, France to share their thoughts and techniques with the world. So do did Restylane use the congress as a platform to launch their two new LIP Products – Volume and Refresh (mentioned in Latest News). This was the 14^th IMCAS congress.

IMCAS is renowned for both the academic sessions and the teaching workshops and this year the Restylane teaching workshop presented was the same content presented to Dr Clark at last year Train the Trainer Symposium.

Another feather in the cap for the team at SAI; the laser department has recently been selected by Business Day to feature in the HEALTH NEWS Section. Keep your eyes open for the feature on Wednesday 8^th of February 2012.

A luscious kiss on Valentine’s Day! What a Gift!

• Take advantage of our 10% off any treatment with the new Restylane Lip Products. Offer starts on the 14^th of February and lasts till the end of the month.
• Get 10% off both Restylane Lip Refresh and Restylane Lip Volume.

These new additions are attracting so much interest, so book early to avoid disappointment.

There is a constant worry amongst SAI patients to avoid over-plumped lips but there is an equally constant need for improved lip definition and glow. In steps the latest advancement from Restylane – Lip Refresh. This all about revitalizing, not adding bulk.

This hyaluronic acid (HA) formulation is designed to reintroduce hydration to the lips. This moisture control will rejuvenate the lips natural glow and structure without adding volume by creating hydrobalance within the lip tissue. You can now enhance your current lip definition and overall appearance with minimal risk.

Restylane Lip Refresh stems from the Restylane Vital stable of products and is extensively tested to proven and safe results.

Restylane Lip Refresh is not yet available in South Africa but rest assured that Dr Clark, being the Restylane trainer, will be the first to receive the product. If you want lush, fresh lips with full glow then make an appointment now to see Dr Clark.

With the trend to move away from invasive procedures in the treatment of the ageing face and body it is no surprise that the unscrupulous have entered the arena. The popularity of Botox and Restylane has opened the flood gates to a large array of procedures – most of which are well documented success stories, but some of which prove to be nothing but false claims.

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IPL for Breast Enlargement – having a laser department featured in the Business Day Health News section the team at SAI can claim they know a thing or two about lasers. IPL for Breast Enlargement is something we have never heard of.

Dr Clark is not saying the possibility does not exist but there is no supportive evidence proving the procedure to work. In medicine everything is based upon clinical data and currently there is none – as a patient we always warn you to be wary of treatments that sound to good to be true.

Substandard Products

The world of Dermal Fillers is extremely competitive and some substandard products have entered the South African market. Once again, clinical data is key to offering the safest solution possible. By injecting these poor products you open yourself up to complication risk that will cost significant time and money to correct.

As a patient price is obviously a concern but some products enter the market at cheap prices to overcome flaws or lack of safety testing. Dermal Fillers are medical devices and are required to adhere to medical standards in manufacture, sterility and safety standards. Please be aware that not all products adhere to the strict standards expected of them.

Proven results

As a rule of thumb FDA approval (Food and Drug Administration) suggest that a product meets the high industry standards. To achieve FDA approval status products and procedures require five year clinical evidence to prove safety, the manufacturing plants are inspected and adhere to sterility and laboratory specifications and most importantly that the claims that are made are true can be replicated.

Tips:

• Please always research your doctor’s qualifications
• Research the product he/she is using
• Ensure they open the product in front of you (should sterility be an issue)
• If you are unsure or it sounds too good to be true – ask for supporting evidence, if this cannot be given to you then err on the side of caution

Extra cost

It does cost more to fix a botched aesthetic procedure than it is to correctly do it the first time. Dr Clark sees more and more patients coming to see him spending extra money because they tried to save a quick buck by going elsewhere to the untrained doctor using substandard products.

Dr Clark is an international representative for Restylane and the South African Restylane Trainer. You can rest assured that his practice is built on sound medical respect for his patients and only the best will do. For any concerns you may have please make an appointment to see Dr Clark and he will give you his best advice.

When we place dermal fillers into the skin we need to ensure that the product does not migrate and disrupt the aesthetic outcome. This is done by matching tissue size with Hyaluronic Acid (HA) particle size. Restylane have now tissue tailored a product specifically for the lip.

Restylane are proud of their tissue tailoring concept and have introduced this new range to compliment patients looking to add subtle volume to their lips or add definition to the lip line.

Restylane Lip Volume is part of the Restylane Stable of NASHA products. This means they are FDA approved and clinically examined to ensure safest and proven results.

Restylane Lip Volume is not yet available in South Africa but rest assured that Dr Clark, being the Restylane trainer, will be the first to receive the product. If you are looking to add contour and volume to your lip then this is the treatment for you. Make an appointment!

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As discussed in the December 2011 blog Skin Tech combines latest technology in Chemical Peels with a specific homecare range to suite your aesthetic need and indication.

The Skin Tech range of peels is broken down into four specific categories to achieve your result. Like other peels the Skin Tech protocol is based upon a gradual increase in peel strength and depth but combines it with Protective Daily Care, Active Daily Care and Special Daily Care as homecare ranges to enhance your result.

The four Peel are:

• Easy Phytic – for superficial peels
• Easy TCA – for superficial to medium peels
• UniDeep – for medium depth peels
• Local Peels Special Products – for previously untreatable areas such as Lips and Eyelids

The range allows treatment of the entire face, neck, hands or décolletage with specific depth accuracy for accurate results.  The team at SAI can now peel from the skins intra-epidermal layer, through the basal layer and papillary dermis and including the superficial reticular and deep reticular dermis.

What does this mean for you?

This means that the team at SAI can accurately treat your aesthetic problem in the layer of the skin it occurs. This accuracy means we are not wasting product on areas of your skin that do not need to be treated, and of course it allows treatment of sensitive areas because we can more accurately control the depth of the peel.

Specific training is required to perform Skin-Tech Peels and prescribe the correct homecare range and Sandton Aesthetic Institute can boast to be one of the few with sufficient training to promote this new sophisticated approach to Chemical Peels and Anti-ageing.

Please visit with a member of the SAI team now to find out more or simply book a Skin-Tech appointment at reception.

First off, a HAPPY NEW YEAR to all of you, the team at SAI would like to wish you all a wrinkle free 2012.

The team is back and rearing to go. Reason being? We all know how sun damage, over eating and a few too many glasses of champagne can affect your skin.

Harmful UV (Ultra Violet) rays from the sun dehydrate the skin and cause early wrinkle formation and sun spots. Rejuvenate now.

Similarly, over eating and drinking can widen the blood vessels in your face, giving you a red and blotchy complexion and can breakdown Collagen and Elastin in the skin, hastening the visible signs of ageing. We can reverse the trend and get you looking fresh for the year ahead

Dr Clark will introduce new techniques into his practice leant at the “Train the Trainer” symposium as soon as doors open in early January 2012. Being the only attendee Dr Clark will be the only specialist injector in the country to utilize these new anti-ageing skills – that is until he finds the time to continue his teaching to other aesthetic doctors.

It is important to book an appointment now to hear what new techniques and products can be used to deliver your anti-ageing results.