How refreshing is it to arrive at a skin clinic appointment looking for a quick-fix to one thing, only to walk out with a personalised solution aimed at addressing your skin woes from the inside – via a complete lifestyle overhaul! Upon arriving at the Skin Renewal clinic in Rosebank, Johannesburg (which is one of 20 around the country), the concierge team immediately gets to work welcoming me and sharing details of my first visit.
First, Q&A Session and Consultation
First up is a thorough health and lifestyle Q&A session, with the concierge, to help give the consulting doctor some context into my skin concerns. I was fortunate enough to have my consultation with the renowned Dr Maureen Allem, founder and Medical Director of Skin Renewal. A stickler for quality health and skincare services,
Dr Maureen who boasts over 20 years’ experience in aesthetic medicine, makes it a point to train the aesthetic-medical doctors and professional therapists at all Skin Renewal clinics so they are well equipped in the latest global trends and techniques to offer a wide range of meticulously- designed non-surgical treatments.
I walked in concerned about my dull complexion and dark under-eye circles from months of interrupted sleep and a lacklustre diet – and walked out with a full understanding of, amongst many other nuggets, what foods I needed to cut out to manage my post-Covid asthma – and, most importantly, that good health starts with quality sleep. All this and more in just one consultation, that would be followed up with a comprehensive treatment plan!
To address my immediate skin concerns, the clinic recommended an Anti-Ageing Mesoglow Facial – a treatment that was nothing short of R.E.V.O.L.U.T.I.O.N.A.R.Y.
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The Anti-Ageing Mesoglow Facial Explained
The Anti-Ageing Mesoglow Facial is built around the ‘prevention is better than cure’ concept known as prejuvenation. Per my consultation with Dr Maureen, Skin Renewal believes in offering proactive anti-ageing solutions that work hand in glove with your skincare routine.
“Over time, and due to genetics and environmental stressors such as pollution and UV rays, our skin’s ability to regenerate slows down, leading to a decline in collagen levels and diminished defence mechanisms,” says Dr Maureen. She adds: “Starting early and maintaining consistent treatments can help preserve youthful skin and delay the effects if ageing such as fine lines, sagging and uneven pigmentation.”
At the heart of the Anti-Ageing Mesoglow Facial are three really transformative steps that work together seamlessly to revitalise the skin and fight the effects of ageing.
- Microdermabrasion. A minimally abrasive instrument is used to gently sand the skin – therefore helping to remove the thicker, uneven outer layer.
- Transdermal Mesotherapy – with Hyaluronic Acid & Tranexamic Acid. This procedure is used to deliver active ingredients and vitamins into the skin without any damage to the skin.
- Alginate mask. This last crucial procedure in the Anti-Ageing Mesoglow Facial helps to seal moisture while regulating the skin’s pH and softening wrinkles and fine lines.
The Result: a radiant, youthful complexion
Unlike with traditional facials where one usually has to wait weeks to see the results of the facial in full swing – post the Anti-Ageing Mesoglow Facial, my skin instantly felt light, could breathe easily and was a tad tight for a day or two. The post-care instructions on Anti-Ageing Mesoglow Facial are as easy as avoiding any products with active ingredients for two days – and always wear sunscreen. What are the active ingredients in your skincare products? These are usually those ingredients responsible for addressing a specific skin concern the product claims to target (e.g. Vitamin C and a few others).
The Anti-Ageing Mesoglow Facial not only boosted my skin with a ‘hard-to-miss glow’, but also left my skin feeling ‘baby-bum’ soft with uncongested pores that can now easily absorb the products that I use as part of my beauty regimen. It’s safe to say that my skin and I look forward to our next Skin Renewal visit. For more on the Mesoglow Anti-Ageing Facial, visit our Instagram and TikTok.
About Skin Renewal
Skin Renewal is an aesthetic clinic that believes in providing the most effective doctor-led solutions for skin concerns. Skin Renewal understands that no two skin conditions are the same, and their team of doctors and professional therapists have access to a wide range of solutions to tailor treatment plans to your specific needs.
To explore the transformative benefits of personalised skin and body care, book your appointment at www.skinrenewal.co.za
