Anti-Aging Treatments Without Surgery

As an alternative to plastic surger some women choose non-invasive alternatives, like dermal fillers, anti-wrinkle injections and laser resurfacing, to name a few…

In Guatemala several medical spas supervised by Specialist Doctors offer state of the art cosmetic/esthetic procedures, at much more affordable prices than in the U.S. Moreover, you can undergo the latest innovative procedures – widely practiced in Europe or in South America (Brasil, Argentina) – but which are not yet available in the U.S.

CARBOX – CO2 Injections: the latest anti-aging innovation (Face & Body)

Originally used in Europe to treat celulitis and flabby skin, it is now also used therapeutically for the face. Labeled as the “Miracle gas” by the Vogue Magazine in Brasil, it produces no side effects and no toxicity.

The carbon dioxide is injected into the skin using a tiny needle to permeate the skin´s outer level, which in turn diffuses into the adjacent tissues and skin cells. It diminishes the facial flacidity, the eye bags and reaffirms the neckline.

This procedure can be done twice a week, and can function as a complement to other treatments, like after a facial…

After the therapy your face will be be slightly inflamed during approximately 20 min., without any traces of redness.

To see effects of the carbox on the body, you need a minimum of 10 sessions, at a rate of 2 sessions per week.

BEFOX – Molecular therapy that stimulates the skin own's revitalization process

A small amount of blood is taken from the person himself and put in a centrifuge that separates the red blood cells from the plasma, which is then injected with a fine needle in the epidermis. The session ends with the injection of oxygen by means of an equally micro-fine needle. The combination of one own´s plasma with oxygen produces new collagene and elastine, improving the overall aspect of the skin and diminishing fine wrinkles.

Before the treatment, a topical cream is applied to the face to eliminate painful sensations. After the procedure you might notice small hematomes that will fade within 3 days. There are no other side-effects.

Improvement is noticeable after one week, it is maximum after 20 days, and stays stable for the next months. This therapy can be done once a week, every 3 months.

TIOX – Ozonetherapy = Skin-rejuvenation against wrinkles and flabbiness

Ozone has been used by Doctors since 1924 and in 1997, Ozonetherapy has been officially recognized as valid therapy in the EU and other countries, as well as in various medical specialties like urology, traumatology (slipped disc) or in internal medicine (diabetis).

Ozone is a non toxic gas derived from Oxygen; it is one of the strongest anti-oxydants, a very powerful bactericide, fungicide and viricide. Besides re-oxygenating your body tissues, it activates your metabolism and breaks down the celulitis, eliminating unsaturated fatty acids. Another advantage is that it also eliminates anti-radicals which are present deep in the skin. Anti-radicals are damaging the normal growth of collagen and prevent the halyorunic acid to retain water, accelerating the skin´s de-hydration.

Ozonetherapy is applied by injecting ozone-gas with an extra fine needle directly in different points of the face (or the body).

Except for the slight pinch sensation produced by the micro-needle, those injections of ozone-gas are totally painless (contrary to injecting a liquid in the skin) and can be combined with other therapies. No anesthesia is necessary.

P.S: this therapy is very different from what is called ozone-vaporizator which is usually being used during a facial. In this case, only the odor of ozone is being added to the steam, but no ozone is injected to or inhaled by the person being treated.

IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) Therapy or Photo-Rejuvenation

Photo-rejuvenation: IPL removes age spots, freckless and redness on face, neck and hands by delivering light energy, stimulating the production of new collagen. Unlike Lasers, which use intense, focused, narrow band of light, IPL is an intense broadband light. Although IPL delivers energy to both the epidermis and the dermis, the outer skin is left unharmed. FDA approved.

After each session there will be an overall improvement of the skin texture, fading of sun or age-related spots, shrinking of pores, and diminution of fine lines. You may experience mild redness after the treatment, but it usually disappears within a few hours.

Can be performed after a facial.

STARLUX Therapy – Combination of LASER & INFRARED technology

1) STARLUX 1540: Delivers smooth micro-beams of light deep into the dermis

This fractional photodermolisis initiates a natural healing process that accelerates the formation of new healthy tissue; this is the newest type of laser technology that does not damage the outer skin (= non ablative skin resurfacing). It penetrates deep into the skin at a depth of 1540 nanometers and is mainly applied to eliminate lines, wrinkles and scars, as well to prevent their appearance. Topical cream is used to diminish any pain sensation.

Immediately after the treatment there is only a slight swelling and redness, which fades within a few hours of treatment. Maximum recovery time is one day.

This technology can also be used to treat other areas, like neck, arms and abdomen. Results are visible already after the first session.

2) LUX Deep IR: Fractional infrared light to tighten up skin (face & body)

INFRARED light is delivered in a pattern of evenly spaced micro-columns to produce heat deep in the dermis, while preserving the epidermis and upper dermis. Areas around each beam are unaffected and assist in the regrowth of new collagen that fills in wrinkles and results in overall skin tightening. Simultaneaously, a special cooling device provides comfort before, during and after each light pulse. This innovative procedure – FDA approved- allows the infrared light to penetrate more deeply into the dermis, without collateral damage to the skin.

The tightening of the skin can be seen immediately. However the tightening process continues even after the treatment, because the body initiates its own natural wound-healing process, creating new collagen over the next 4 to 6 months, and stabilizing afterwards. There is no pain involved and no skin rashes nor redness.

The combination of STARLUX 1540 and LUXdeepIR technologies can be done on the same day in one therapy session. It is recommended to have a facial afterwards with a skin tightening mask. Frequency = once a month.

LUMICELL – Treatment against celulitis and silhouette toner (body)

INFRARED light together with MAGENTA light are directed at the core of the cells, combined with deep tissue vacuum massage, triggering the release of fatcells. Results are a reduction of celulitis and a healthier, smoother looking skin. This treatment is ideal after lipo-suction, because it lessens the swelling.

DERMA POD Technology:
allows combination of dermabrasion with light therapy and micro-currents,
by using different modules linked to its base system

The synergy created between the micro-dermabrasion and the satellite units multiply the effectivenesss of each end result. For instance, the micro-dermabrasion removes up to 30% of the epidermis, resulting in better penetration of the light therapy and better micro-current conductivity. Combined with micro-dermabrasion, the efectiveness of light therapy increases 35%. Instead of acting only on the superficial skin layers, Derma Pod technology also treats the dermis and the underlying muscle structure.

What is micro-dermabrasion?
Or mechanical peel: a beam of fine diamond crystals removes the outermost skin layers in a smooth and controlled way. It eliminates sun- or age-related skin spots and reaffirms the skin. It is less aggressive than laser resurfacing and does not need anesthesia. You will notice an immediate improvement after only one treatment. FDA approved. For best results a facial is recommended before. To complete your dermabrasion a mask is usually applied after.

Kinelift - uses LED light therapy and modulated micro-currents
It improves muscle tone, stimulates collagen and ATP production. Micro-currents duplicate the natural bio-electrical currents found in the body. Microcurrents retrain muscle tissue achieving visible lifting results, restoring facial contour

Pure Light - magenta light reduces acne and clears up pigmentation
The LEDs (light emitting diodes) of the electrodes are only being activated upon contact with the skin. The Super Luminous Diodes (ESLD) are ten times more powerful than the ones commonly used in light based devices (SLD)

Dermalift - skin tightening treatment specifically designed for neck & neckline
Micro-current lifting: the micro-currents are accurately modulated to retrain and tone larger muscle groups.

DERMA POD technology results in immediate and visible improvement of fine lines, wrinkles, uneven pigmentation and skin tone.

Face & Body DIAGNOSIS

Before the start of any treatment, a cosmetic specialist at the Spa will evaluate the condition of your skin so as to give you the appropriate type of procedures.

VISIA = a computerized diagnostic of your facial skin layers;

BMI = diagnostic to evaluate Body contouring in view to eliminate celulitis