Dr. Michelle Nielsen and her team
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Solana Wellness and Beauty was founded in 1998 by Dr. Michelle Nielsen, a Canadian living in Barcelona. They combine natural treatments with state-of-the-art technology to keep their clients looking and feeling young, dynamic and beautiful.
One of Solana's most popular treatments is the UltraLift HIFU SonoSurgery, a non-invasive procedure that gives the face a natural facelift. Dr Nielsen explains more about the ageing process and about SonoSurgery.
"Unfortunately, as the years pass it's hard not to notice the effects of ageing on our face and skin. Personally, I first noticed the age-truck begin to hit when I turned 38. One day, after applying some red lipstick, I was shocked when a few minutes later, I caught a glimpse of myself in the mirror and noticed that the lovely red colour was bleeding into the lines around my mouth. Then there were the crow's feet that started to appear around the corner of my eyes, the lines across my forehead and the permanent puffy bags that planted themselves under my eyes, no mater how well rested I was.
So, why exactly do our skin and face age? The main causes are:
1. Loss of elastin and collagen in our skin which causes it to stretch and sag.
2. Loss of volume in our skin as the fat in our body re-distributes itself from our facial area to our hips and buttocks.
3. As we age we produce up to 65% less Hyuloronic Acid which gives the skin volume and allows it to maintain moisture.
4. Thinning of the outer layer (epidermis) of our skin due to external factors such as sun exposure, pollution and chemicals.
There are many medical aesthetic techniques that can treat any of these issues, from muscle relaxants to dermal fillers. However, it's easy to get lost in a sea of confusion as you look for treatments that actually work, look natural and don't do too much damage to your bank account.
There's one cutting edge technique that's gaining popularity across the globe, resulting in aesthetic doctors replacing their knives with ultrasound! It's called HIFU (High Intensity Focused Ultrasound) and it is widely considered to be the best alternative to cosmetic surgery.
How HIFU works. UltraLift HIFU SonoSurgery deposits focused ultrasound energy deep beneath the skin at the optimal temperature for collagen regeneration. The treatment jumpstarts a natural process, neocollagenesis, to produce fresh, new collagen to counteract the effects of time and gravity on your skin. The HIFU Ultralift relies on your body's own collagen-building process for natural, noticeable results.
It provides surgical precision even though it is a non-invasive device. Unlike other energy devices, non-surgical Ultralift HIFU SonoSurgery bypasses the surface of the skin to deliver a precise amount of ultrasound energy at the right temperature and depths for your skin. The energy is precisely spaced to promote healing. The collagen produced after a HIFU SonoSurgery treatment is completely your own; no foreign substances are left behind. The result is a natural lift without significant downtime. The results continue to grow little by little over the six months after treatment as the skin literally re-generates itself from the inside out.
This is one treatment I find fascinating and produces a positive, natural result. It seems to work, but doesn't leave you looking worked on."
For a free consultation with Dr. Michelle and her team, call 93 0163281.
Or, visit www.solanabeauty.com.
Watch a video here of how HIFU works.