Hitting the right spot!
As medical technology advances at a rapid rate, so too do innovations in aesthetic beauty. The latest innovation , and one which is now available at the Taryn Laine Clinic, is something called VASER THERAPY.
IN A NUTSHELL….vaser therapy is a non-invasive form of liposuction. Ultrasound technology gently removes those stubborn fatty deposits that no amount of blood , sweat and tears in a gym or any diet will remove. Upper arms, thighs, knees, muffin tops…..all those areas where the fat just won’t budge can be targeted with vaser therapy.
The procedure is done at the doctor’s rooms and you can be back at work the next day!
However don’t rule out traditional liposuction as an option..the results are just as good and it is much cheaper than vaser therapy.
Log onto the Taryn laine website…..www.tarynlaine.co.za to see the amazing before and after pictures .
And while we‘re talking trouble spots, you may not know that there is something you can do about those ageing EYEBAGS without going under the knife! ANOTHER GREAT INNOVATIVE PROCEDURE! AESTHETIC PHSYICIANS HAVE FOUND A WAY TO DRAMATICALLY IMPROVE THE APPEARANCE OF UNDEREYE BAGS AND HOLLOWS UNDER THE EYES.
HOW IS IT DONE……… a combination of botox and fillers is used ….it’s as simple as that …the treatment takes about half an hour … AND I CAN VOUCH FOR THIS ANTI-AGEING PROCEDURE……the results are so amazing…I could not believe the difference. Once again log onto the website and see my before and after shots!
And if you haven’t tried botox yet..what are you waiting for…no cream …no matter the promises it makes..and no matter the price tag ……can achieve the results botox does!
There is no doubt in a couple of years to come, going for botox injections will be as commonplace as going to have your hair done!
Till next time ..take care girls….and stay out of the sun if you want to take care of your skin!
Carol-ann
Monday, November 21, 2011
Friday, September 9, 2011
I sigh deeply as I begin to type this……so many doubting thomas’!!! I still encounter quite a few people who really want to do something about their wrinkles and really want to try botox but are just a little scared of the whole thing! I’ll keep it short n sweet...this is what you need to know about botox.
It has become the most frequent cosmetic procedure used all over the world and it has been FDA APPROVED FOR TWENTY YEARS!!! FDA approved means BOTOX IS SAFE TO USE ON YOUR FACE!
WHAT CAN BOTOX DO : It is used to eradicate frown lines, forehead lines and crows feet. It can also be used to improve a gummy smile , to soften smokers lines on the lips,to help lift a downturning mouth, soften lines on the neck and lift the neck and jawline. Botox can also be used to create a brow lift...this can have an amazing effect...I have had it done once or twice and the effect is awesome.
Nowadays women are having botox done when wrinkles first start appearing ...the reason...this prevents wrinkles from becoming deep and ingrained . The effects of botox usually last from between 3 to 6 months. I have found that having had botox for four years now I can go longer and longer between top ups. I have included a pic of Madonna ...this pic was taken last week at the Venice film festival. It has not been airbrushed and it’s a close up….she looks amazing. Madonna is 53 now and proof that ‘liquid’ facelifts really do work. Anyway...
Another important fact you need to know...botox can only cause you to have a frozen looking expression if you go to an inexperienced aesthetic medical practitioner or if you go to someone who is not qualified to administer botox.
I hope that this has cleared up the whole botox and safety debate...if you have any questions please just mail us!
Before I go……how happy are we that spring is finally here! However I leave you with this fact as we look forward to those lazy hazy days of summer...80 per cent of all visible aging is caused by the sun!
Make sure you wear a sunscreen every day...even in winter!!! Oh...and speaking of summer, log onto the Taryn Laine Clinic website and see the amazing results of VASER THERAPY! Dr Mike Henry has the only vaser machine in Port Elizabeth, the results will astound you .
Till next time…take care
Carol-ann!
Thursday, August 4, 2011
BOTOX AND BROCCOLI ..A FEW OF MY FAVOURITE THINGS!
BOTOX AND BROCCOLI……A FEW OF MY FAVOURITE THINGS!
I really do love broccoli…..and I know it’s good for me….but I think I like botox more! While the experts tell me that broccoli will help to keep me looking young, I’m not taking any chances…..botox really does deliver on it’s promises. Proof of this , a new set of pre-botox and post botox pictures of myself.
Now there are those who choose to age ‘gracefully’ and those who choose not to….whatever your choice. .I don’t think either school of thought should be judged for whichever way they choose to age…..that being said…that you are reading this means that you are more than a little interested in the amazing effects of botox . You won’t be disappointed.
Dr Mike Henry has been doing my botox for three and a half years now and I can honestly say that his work is exceptional. Administering botox is a highly specialised procedure….you need to go to someone who really knows what they are doing. Anyway….a picture says more than a thousand words ever could so do take a look at the pics.
Once you’ve decided to take the plunge you will find yourself in good company……Kylie Minogue, Nicole Kidman, Kim Kardashien , Jenni Mcarthey, Vaness Williams, Linda Evangilista….the list goes on and on! The ages of these celebrities varies….some are 36 when they start, some in their twenties..it’s a personal choice..I started when I was 48..that was the right age for me. I have to tell you the beauty of Doctor Henry’s work is that he will never make you look unnatural.
Oh just a quick footnote.. for anyone who is a little afraid of needles.. Dr Henry uses the most amazing anaesthetic cream ensuring that you WON’T feel a thing!
NOW IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO SEE THE BEFORE AND AFTER PICS…Click on the link to the Taryn Laine Clinic facebook page:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Taryn-Laine-Clinic/198923250139742?sk=wall
Till next time
Take care
Carol-Ann
I really do love broccoli…..and I know it’s good for me….but I think I like botox more! While the experts tell me that broccoli will help to keep me looking young, I’m not taking any chances…..botox really does deliver on it’s promises. Proof of this , a new set of pre-botox and post botox pictures of myself.
Now there are those who choose to age ‘gracefully’ and those who choose not to….whatever your choice. .I don’t think either school of thought should be judged for whichever way they choose to age…..that being said…that you are reading this means that you are more than a little interested in the amazing effects of botox . You won’t be disappointed.
Dr Mike Henry has been doing my botox for three and a half years now and I can honestly say that his work is exceptional. Administering botox is a highly specialised procedure….you need to go to someone who really knows what they are doing. Anyway….a picture says more than a thousand words ever could so do take a look at the pics.
Once you’ve decided to take the plunge you will find yourself in good company……Kylie Minogue, Nicole Kidman, Kim Kardashien , Jenni Mcarthey, Vaness Williams, Linda Evangilista….the list goes on and on! The ages of these celebrities varies….some are 36 when they start, some in their twenties..it’s a personal choice..I started when I was 48..that was the right age for me. I have to tell you the beauty of Doctor Henry’s work is that he will never make you look unnatural.
Oh just a quick footnote.. for anyone who is a little afraid of needles.. Dr Henry uses the most amazing anaesthetic cream ensuring that you WON’T feel a thing!
NOW IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO SEE THE BEFORE AND AFTER PICS…Click on the link to the Taryn Laine Clinic facebook page:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Taryn-Laine-Clinic/198923250139742?sk=wall
Till next time
Take care
Carol-Ann
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
The truth about the cosmetics industry.
Yes..I admit..I can be a marketing sucker at times......but seriously...those mascara adverts wherein the models are obviously wearing false eyelashes are starting to irritate me. Which got me to thinking.....why was I irritated by them when the truth of the matter is that the beauty industry is not regulated at all......this means that THEY CAN MAKE ANY CLAIMS THEY WANT....98 per cent of women notice a drastic reduction in wrinkles after only 6 weeks...we’ve all read the ads......and wondered if we too could not look like the heavily airbrushed model staring back at us from the pages of that magazine if we bought the product and used it for 6 weeks.!!! Here is the truth about the cosmetics industry.
The FDA DOES NOT REGULATE THE COSMETICS INDUSTRY.
The FDA’s own Web site explains its limitations:
“FDA's legal authority over cosmetics is different from other products regulated by the agency .... Cosmetic products and ingredients are not subject to FDA premarket approval authority, with the exception of colour additives.”
Then there’s the CIR!! The Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR), the industry's SELF POLICING safety panel, falls far short of compensating for the lack of FDA oversight. According to its Web site, the CIR "thoroughly reviews and assesses the safety of ingredients used in cosmetics in an open, unbiased, and expert manner, and publishes the results in the peer-reviewed scientific literature." Yeah right!!!
BASICALLY THIS LEAVES US POOR CONSUMERS UP THE CREEK WITHOUT A PADDLE.
Wikipedia states that....Cosmetics companies have been criticised for making pseudoscientific claims about their products which are misleading or unsupported by scientific evidence.
We have to do our homework......we cannot believe everything we read on those labels!
There is a vast difference between an over-the-counter product and a medical cosmeceutical skin care range that can only be prescribed by a skin care professional. Generally, an over-the-counter product does not contain high performing active ingredients, therefore the dramatic results to which they lay claim, are unachievable.
Cosmeceutical ranges have the scientific testing and medical backing to prove that the ingredients therein deliver on their promises.
It is so easy to be taken in by air-brushed models and enticing claims of instantly more youthful skin. If you really want to take good care of your skin ask a skin care professional for advice.
The FDA DOES NOT REGULATE THE COSMETICS INDUSTRY.
The FDA’s own Web site explains its limitations:
“FDA's legal authority over cosmetics is different from other products regulated by the agency .... Cosmetic products and ingredients are not subject to FDA premarket approval authority, with the exception of colour additives.”
Then there’s the CIR!! The Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR), the industry's SELF POLICING safety panel, falls far short of compensating for the lack of FDA oversight. According to its Web site, the CIR "thoroughly reviews and assesses the safety of ingredients used in cosmetics in an open, unbiased, and expert manner, and publishes the results in the peer-reviewed scientific literature." Yeah right!!!
BASICALLY THIS LEAVES US POOR CONSUMERS UP THE CREEK WITHOUT A PADDLE.
Wikipedia states that....Cosmetics companies have been criticised for making pseudoscientific claims about their products which are misleading or unsupported by scientific evidence.
We have to do our homework......we cannot believe everything we read on those labels!
There is a vast difference between an over-the-counter product and a medical cosmeceutical skin care range that can only be prescribed by a skin care professional. Generally, an over-the-counter product does not contain high performing active ingredients, therefore the dramatic results to which they lay claim, are unachievable.
Cosmeceutical ranges have the scientific testing and medical backing to prove that the ingredients therein deliver on their promises.
It is so easy to be taken in by air-brushed models and enticing claims of instantly more youthful skin. If you really want to take good care of your skin ask a skin care professional for advice.
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Pigmentation......the only real solutions!
Pigmentation ……….the causes….the only solutions!
Hello everyone…….in this blog we’re talking pigmentation or brown spots….or as some people call them…liver spots. Let’s start at the beginning….
WHAT CAUSES BROWN SPOTS:
• Sun exposure
• Aging
• Genetics
• Hormones
• Pregnancy
• Stress
• Improper skincare
• Menopause
• Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation
• Liver disease
• Birth control pills
• Result of acne
• Result of harsh chemicals
WHAT REMOVES BROWN SPOTS/ PIGMENTATION :
Don’t spend your money on cheap over the counter products that promise the earth........I’ve done the homework for you......there are only certain procedures and creams that can really make a difference.
Chemical peel for brown spots
A chemical peel works extremely well for those with many brown spots. A chemical peel is a safe and effective form of treatment for many pigmentation problems. An acid is used to remove the surface layer of the damaged skin with light peeling. After the treatment, the dead skin peels away, allowing healthier, clearer skin to emerge. The acids typically used in this type of peel are natural fruit acids, otherwise known as alpha hydroxy acids. The chemical peel will lighten brown spots and even out other irregularities in
pigmentation to give the skin a more uniform color. The peel also results in softer, smoother and fresher looking skin. Usually a course of treatments will be recommended, not just a once off peel.
Microdermabrasion
Brown spots can also be lightened with microdermabrasion. The microdermabrasion procedure uses highly controlled vacuum and pressure to move microscopically abrasive aluminum oxide crystals over the surface of the skin. By gently abrading the skin with ultra-fine crystal particulates, microdermabrasion can reduce unwanted pigmentary changes and age spots. Microdermabrasion is absolutely painless. You will need regular microdermabrasion treatments to see improvements in the skin.
Laser therapy for brown spots
The laser therapy is the fastest and easiest way to get rid of brown spots, red spots and age spots. A laser generates and intense beam of light. The emitted light is absorbed by oxyhemoglobin -bright red blood cells carrying oxygen and melanin causing decomposition or destruction by heat of unwanted cells while leaving healthy cells intact. Laser is very effective at treating sun spots, but not that effective at treating other forms of pigmentation. You may need a few treatment for best results.(Treatment with the laser is more comfortable and requires less recovery time than some other treatment methods. In 70 percent of the cases the brown spots are completely removed after only one treatment.) – treatment with the laser is not comfortable however and can be quite stingy and can even be painful. It will also take a few sessions to achieve a noticeable improvement.
What about creams I hear you ask! There are loads of over the counter creams available that promise a miracle in a jar……be careful…..the beauty industry is unregulated leading to many an inflated claim of instant results.! Removing brown marks takes time!
The following list is a list of cosmeceutical products that are available in the Eastern Cape and which have been proven to work on brown spots.
Skintech Blending and Bleaching Cream
Lamelle Luminesce Cream
Filorga Depigmenting Cream
Beaute Pacifique Tyrostase Cream
Iklen Melano-Expert
It is also very important to wear a high factor sun protection every day, come rain or shine as UV rays are present every day and can penetrate through clouds and glass. You will also need to re-apply regularly for all day protection.
You can also log onto the Taryn Laine Clinic website…www.tarynlaineclinic.co.za to find out more about the various treatments available or mail their in house aesthetic therapist …daniella@tarynlaineclinic.co.za
Till next time…take care!
Hello everyone…….in this blog we’re talking pigmentation or brown spots….or as some people call them…liver spots. Let’s start at the beginning….
WHAT CAUSES BROWN SPOTS:
• Sun exposure
• Aging
• Genetics
• Hormones
• Pregnancy
• Stress
• Improper skincare
• Menopause
• Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation
• Liver disease
• Birth control pills
• Result of acne
• Result of harsh chemicals
WHAT REMOVES BROWN SPOTS/ PIGMENTATION :
Don’t spend your money on cheap over the counter products that promise the earth........I’ve done the homework for you......there are only certain procedures and creams that can really make a difference.
Chemical peel for brown spots
A chemical peel works extremely well for those with many brown spots. A chemical peel is a safe and effective form of treatment for many pigmentation problems. An acid is used to remove the surface layer of the damaged skin with light peeling. After the treatment, the dead skin peels away, allowing healthier, clearer skin to emerge. The acids typically used in this type of peel are natural fruit acids, otherwise known as alpha hydroxy acids. The chemical peel will lighten brown spots and even out other irregularities in
pigmentation to give the skin a more uniform color. The peel also results in softer, smoother and fresher looking skin. Usually a course of treatments will be recommended, not just a once off peel.
Microdermabrasion
Brown spots can also be lightened with microdermabrasion. The microdermabrasion procedure uses highly controlled vacuum and pressure to move microscopically abrasive aluminum oxide crystals over the surface of the skin. By gently abrading the skin with ultra-fine crystal particulates, microdermabrasion can reduce unwanted pigmentary changes and age spots. Microdermabrasion is absolutely painless. You will need regular microdermabrasion treatments to see improvements in the skin.
Laser therapy for brown spots
The laser therapy is the fastest and easiest way to get rid of brown spots, red spots and age spots. A laser generates and intense beam of light. The emitted light is absorbed by oxyhemoglobin -bright red blood cells carrying oxygen and melanin causing decomposition or destruction by heat of unwanted cells while leaving healthy cells intact. Laser is very effective at treating sun spots, but not that effective at treating other forms of pigmentation. You may need a few treatment for best results.(Treatment with the laser is more comfortable and requires less recovery time than some other treatment methods. In 70 percent of the cases the brown spots are completely removed after only one treatment.) – treatment with the laser is not comfortable however and can be quite stingy and can even be painful. It will also take a few sessions to achieve a noticeable improvement.
What about creams I hear you ask! There are loads of over the counter creams available that promise a miracle in a jar……be careful…..the beauty industry is unregulated leading to many an inflated claim of instant results.! Removing brown marks takes time!
The following list is a list of cosmeceutical products that are available in the Eastern Cape and which have been proven to work on brown spots.
Skintech Blending and Bleaching Cream
Lamelle Luminesce Cream
Filorga Depigmenting Cream
Beaute Pacifique Tyrostase Cream
Iklen Melano-Expert
It is also very important to wear a high factor sun protection every day, come rain or shine as UV rays are present every day and can penetrate through clouds and glass. You will also need to re-apply regularly for all day protection.
You can also log onto the Taryn Laine Clinic website…www.tarynlaineclinic.co.za to find out more about the various treatments available or mail their in house aesthetic therapist …daniella@tarynlaineclinic.co.za
Till next time…take care!
Monday, April 4, 2011
Hello All, spreading the good news... Taryn Laine Clinic has a new therapist on board! Daniella van der Walt joins the Taryn Laine Clinic with a truly impressive CV. After 5 years in the UK as a Medical Therapist, she brings with her plenty of hands on experience. To introduce Daniella the clinic is offering a FREE facial with any Filler or Botox treatment and a 10% discount on all other beauty treatments. For a full list of all the Beauty Treatments available from manicures to massages, pedicures to peels log onto the website www.tarynlaineclinic.co.za or email Daniella directly at daniella@tarynlaineclinic.co.za
Watch this space for my next blog on pigmentation...
'Til next time...Take Care!
Watch this space for my next blog on pigmentation...
'Til next time...Take Care!
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
CHEMICAL PEELS!!!
Sounds kind of scary and not too relaxing.....HOWEVER....THIS IS AN AMAZING TREATMENT THAT WILL DO WONDERS FOR YOUR SKIN!!!! AND HOW CAN I BE SO SURE? I have been having chemical peels at the Taryn Laine clinic for close on three years now and i can honestly say that the texture of my skin is amazing and the lack of fine lines and wrinkling quite something given my age.
In all honesty it is not a very relaxing facial....it can be a bit stingy but I PROMISE YOU commit to having them on a regular basis and you will not be sorry. In a nutshell ..here’s what a chemical peel achieves...
I have taken this concise definition from Wikipedia and I have also posted the info from the Taryn Laine website.
A chemical peel is a body treatment technique used to improve and smooth the texture of the facial skin using a chemical solution that causes the dead skin to slough off and eventually peel off. The regenerated skin is usually smoother and less wrinkled than the old skin. Thus the term chemical peel is derived.
INFO FROM THE TARYN LAINE WEBSITE BELOW :
CHEMICAL PEELS :
Chemical Peels are for rapid assisted deep exfoliation, helping the skin to stimulate cell rebuilding and restructure deeper skin layers.
A chemical peel removes the damaged layer of dead surface skin cells, revealing the fresh, healthier, smoother and plumper skin and produces a more even tone. Recent studies have also shown the continued use of chemical peels may speed up cell turnover and stimulate the production of collagen, the protein fibre that keeps skin from sagging and wrinkling.
The benefits of chemical peels are:
* increases skin glow and texture smoothness
* reduces mild to moderate acne scarring
* softens fine wrinkles and minimizes coarse wrinkles
* lightens pigmentation irregularities
* reduces excessive skin oils and pore size
* possible correction of sun damage
* long term production of collagen.
It is essential that chemical peels are performed by a trained aesthetic therapist under the supervision of a physician.
Would love to have some feedback should you decide to take the plunge!!!
Happy New Year everyone!!!
Sounds kind of scary and not too relaxing.....HOWEVER....THIS IS AN AMAZING TREATMENT THAT WILL DO WONDERS FOR YOUR SKIN!!!! AND HOW CAN I BE SO SURE? I have been having chemical peels at the Taryn Laine clinic for close on three years now and i can honestly say that the texture of my skin is amazing and the lack of fine lines and wrinkling quite something given my age.
In all honesty it is not a very relaxing facial....it can be a bit stingy but I PROMISE YOU commit to having them on a regular basis and you will not be sorry. In a nutshell ..here’s what a chemical peel achieves...
I have taken this concise definition from Wikipedia and I have also posted the info from the Taryn Laine website.
A chemical peel is a body treatment technique used to improve and smooth the texture of the facial skin using a chemical solution that causes the dead skin to slough off and eventually peel off. The regenerated skin is usually smoother and less wrinkled than the old skin. Thus the term chemical peel is derived.
INFO FROM THE TARYN LAINE WEBSITE BELOW :
CHEMICAL PEELS :
Chemical Peels are for rapid assisted deep exfoliation, helping the skin to stimulate cell rebuilding and restructure deeper skin layers.
A chemical peel removes the damaged layer of dead surface skin cells, revealing the fresh, healthier, smoother and plumper skin and produces a more even tone. Recent studies have also shown the continued use of chemical peels may speed up cell turnover and stimulate the production of collagen, the protein fibre that keeps skin from sagging and wrinkling.
The benefits of chemical peels are:
* increases skin glow and texture smoothness
* reduces mild to moderate acne scarring
* softens fine wrinkles and minimizes coarse wrinkles
* lightens pigmentation irregularities
* reduces excessive skin oils and pore size
* possible correction of sun damage
* long term production of collagen.
It is essential that chemical peels are performed by a trained aesthetic therapist under the supervision of a physician.
Would love to have some feedback should you decide to take the plunge!!!
Happy New Year everyone!!!
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