GEORGE BUSINESS NEWS - An innovative non-surgical skin tightening procedure is now available in George at the Skinstitute Aesthetic Clinic of Christine de Villiers.
The new treatment, executed with a new medical device, the Plexr machine, is a non-invasive alternative to traditional surgery, Botox, laser and fillers with less risk, cost and downtime involved.
It rejuvenates the skin with dramatic skin-tightening and wrinkle-smoothing results. Even the sensitive area around the eye where laser may not be used, can be treated with the Plexr.
Christine, a registered nurse who specialises in wound care, performs the Plexr treatment together with local aesthetic dental surgeon Dr Jean du Plessis.
The effect of the Plexr treatment lasts up to 18 months to two years, so it is more cost-effective than other non-surgical treatments whose results last only three to six months.
In addition to face-lifting, the Plexr is also used for:
- Body lifting
- Removal of fibromas, moles, verrucas, keloids and xanthelasmas (fat deposits over the upper and lower eyelids)
- Tattoo removal of any colour
- Acne, post acne and other scars
- Excess skin lifting on arms and abdomen
- Periumbilical striae (scaths around the navel area)
- Dyschromia, such as dark or white sun spots, and post inflammatory hyperpigmentation
- Peri-oral lines
Dramatic results can be noticed after the first treatment. The treatment is performed without an anaesthetic injection, cutting, bleeding, scalpels or lasers. The Plexr uses the ionisation of the gases in the air to form plasma, which creates a small electrical arc that treats problem areas without spreading unwanted heat to the surrounding skin.
Risks linked to traditional surgery are avoided. Only a small amount of topical anaesthetic cream is needed. There is minimal to no down-time. The scabs on the treated area fall off after seven to 10 days and can be covered with a liquid foundation with a high SPF.
"I am privileged to collaborate with ear, nose and throat surgeon Dr Johan Botha, from Cape Town, who is the importer of the machine. He has been my mentor for over a year now," says Christine, whose Plexr is one of the first seven in the country and the first in the Southern Cape.
Dr Botha visits Skinstitute every three to four months for Botox, fillers and threading. He is known nationwide in the aesthetic field.
Marlize Earle is now also part of the Skinstitute team as qualified somatologist.
The Plexr was introduced internationally in 2012 and since then it has been distributed to 40 countries. It is especially popular in Europe and the eastern countries. Last year it was highly commended in the London Aesthetic Awards in the category Product Innovation of the Year.
The treatment is also available in Mossel Bay and will be available in Knysna soon.
Visit www.skinstitute.co.za and Facebook to watch a video of the treatment and before and after photos.
Contact: 082 388 1399
Address: Red River Centre, Arbour Road 27, Heatherlands
Christine de Villiers (second from right), owner of Skinstitute Aesthetic Clinic, with her collaborators. from left are: ear nose and throat specialist Dr Johan Botha, somatologist Marelize Earle and aesthetic dental surgeon Dr Jean du Plessis.
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