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Blog: patient guide
What is worth knowing before the visit and after the treatment, and when a skin problem requires a medical assessment.
13 posts in this category. Each text has a publication date and a last verification date.
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Facial redness, when flushing is more than a blush
Paroxysmal redness appears suddenly, persistent redness is visible constantly. Management depends on which type occurs.
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Three autumn treatments: microneedle mesotherapy, CO2 laser, peels
Less sunshine makes it easier to carry out treatments after which the skin needs UV protection.
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Laser hair removal, preparation and contraindications
Whether to shave, how long to stop waxing beforehand, what about tanning, retinoids and medication, when the treatment needs to be postponed and what to do afterwards.
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Skin care after the summer
September opens the treatment window not because the skin is in better condition, but because sun exposure decreases. What needs attention after exposure and in what order.
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Skin care after a fractional CO2 laser
The course of healing, what not to do in the first week, how long to avoid the sun, when to return to make up and acids, and which symptoms require contact with the practice.
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Body hair, where it comes from and how a laser acts on it
The functions of hair, the structure of a hair and the three phases of the growth cycle. The laser only works in the anagen phase, which is why treatments are planned in a series.
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What accelerates skin ageing
Part of the process is written into genes and hormones. The other part depends on exposure and daily habits, and only that part can be changed without a treatment.
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Treatments in series, why one treatment is usually not enough
The epidermis renews itself on average every 28 to 30 days. Revitalising treatments are planned to the rhythm of this cycle, and the effect builds up gradually.
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Eye bags and dark circles, causes and options
Bags are swelling of the lower eyelids, dark circles result from thin skin and visible vessels beneath it. Some causes need diagnostics, not a treatment.
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Adult acne, causes and what to do
The causes can be complex: hormones, medication, diet and skincare. Treatment is led by a dermatologist, treatments support it.
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How to prepare for a fat transfer
Part of the transferred fat is absorbed in the first months. Preparation affects healing, not the promise of a result.
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At what age to start aesthetic medicine
There is no single number. The range of treatments includes patients in their twenties and older, because it is the reasons for the visit that differ, not the age group. What exactly has changed in the skin decides the right moment.
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Cellulite, how to make it less visible
None of the available methods removes cellulite permanently. The aim is to reduce its visibility and improve skin quality.
Not sure where to start
Blog content is for information purposes only. What makes sense in a particular case is decided by a skin assessment at the consultation.