DÉCOLLETÉ AND NECK
After all the effort that goes into treating the face it is encouraging to know that now there is a viable treatment option for the neck and the décolleté.
The neck and décolleté is prone to aging, visible as fine lines, wrinkles, loss of skin elasticity and uneven pigmentation caused mainly by sun exposure.
The skin on the neck is very delicate, a lot of the treatments on offer such as dermal filler injections, TCA chemical peels, laser resurfacing, Fraxel® or Thermage® do not have consistently good results.
Any successful treatment option for this delicate area will need to address the aging of the skin, mainly the loss of skin collagen. The difference between old and young skin is the amount of collagen in the skin. It is estimated that at 40 we have half the amount of collagen in the skin from when we were 20. Collagen is what makes the skin elastic and hydrated. The skin cells that produce collagen are called Fibroblasts. Fibroblasts reduce the production of skin collagen as we age naturally. The skin loses elasticity, tone, thickness and moisture. UV exposure meaning tanning, smoking, bad diet and stress can damage Fibroblasts and reduce their activity even more. This is also called Free Radical Damage. Topical Anti Oxidants can neutralize free radical damage. Vitamins, fruit, vegetables, green tea… contain anti oxidants and work internally. Most crèmes contain some form of anti-oxidants, whether these absorb is a different issue.
Despite recent advances with very thin dermal fillers, the neck and décolleté are difficult to treat with injections as the skin is too thin and the area too large to achieve good results. Chemical Peels, Radio frequency or laser treatments have not delivered safe and reliable results. Pigmentation can be treated successfully with IPL but to improve skin elasticity and to increase the skin’s collagen, Dr Prager recommends a Transderm® infusion of hyaluronic acid and growth factors. No downtime and instant results make this treatment a favorite with celebrities for red carpet events.
For complete skin rejuvenation, I would see no alternative to the Micro-Mesotherapy®, using the Dermaroller® and Meso-therapy in combination. This treatment delivers amazing results safely and effectively, is suitable for any skin type and colour and has a short downtime of one or two days.
Exclusive to Dr Michael Prager, Micro-Mesotherapy® achieves in my opinion better results with only one treatment than a course of Fraxel®, Thermage®, Obagi Blue Peel®, TCA Easy Peel® or conventional Laser Skin Resurfacing. Micro-Mesotherapy® is a combination treatment.
How does it work?
Dermaroller® is used to stimulate the skin’s own collagen production. This can also improve pigmentation and uneven skin colouration, followed by Transderm® to infuse a combination of hyaluronic acids into the skin. This gives an immediate skin plumping effect. The mixture contains a blend of hyaluronic acids, minerals and vitamins. Topical Growth factors applied to the skin improve and speed up the healing and recovery.
The benefits of Micro-Mesotherapy®
a. Short downtime usually between 1-3 days, no interruption of social life necessary.
b. Immediately visible results due to the skin plumping effect of Tranderm®
c. Results are visible after one treatment. We advise a booster treatment maybe 6-9 months following the first procedure Maintenance maximum 1-2 times per year.
d. Price: Micro-Mesotherapy® is far less expensive than any of the above mentioned treatments. At £980 per session and with only 2-3 treatments in the first year it is more effective and better value for money than most other skin resurfacing treatments.
e. Micro-Mesotherapy® can treat any skin type and skin colour. With chemical peels, laser, IPL or Fraxel® there is always a risk for hyper or de-pigmentation. Micro-Mesotherapy has virtually no side effects, except maybe for some short lasting skin redness and minimal bruising. Micro-Mesotherapy® it is safer than comparable treatments for skin rejuvenation.
