What are the different types of pigmentation?

Jeunesse MedSpa® | September 11, 2017 | no responses |

Pigmentation problems can be broken down as follows     Freckles: A cluster of cells which have produced more melanin. They’re prominent on people with fair skin. Most common in children, they’re caused by exposure to the sun. Sun spots/age spots: Appear as a result of exposure to the sun over a long period of time. […]

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What are the Causes of Pigmentation?

Jeunesse MedSpa® | September 11, 2017 | no responses |

Excess skin pigmentation or hyper-pigmentation is usually caused by an overwhelming of the melanin-protective system. This leads to excess production and clumping of melanin, and the appearance of brown or darker spots of pigmentation in the skin. There are various causes of hyper-pigmentation both external and internal factors. The commonest external cause of is exposure […]

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What is pigmentation?

Jeunesse MedSpa® | September 11, 2017 | no responses |

Pigmentation or hyper pigmentation is a term that is used to describe the appearance of dark spots, patches or even general darkening of the skin. The upper layers of the skin contains cells call melanocytes which produce pigment called melanin. Human beings come in a spectacular spectrum of colours light, dark , freckled, auburn, blonde, […]

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What is involved with the treatment and is it painful?

Jeunesse MedSpa® | September 11, 2017 | no responses |

Most patients experience minimal discomfort but this varies from person to person. It only takes a few minutes to complete the treatment and it is usually a very comfortable procedure. Sometimes ice or a vibrating a instrument can reduce any discomfort associated with the treatment.

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How soon does it take effect and how long does it last?

Jeunesse MedSpa® | September 11, 2017 | no responses |

The wrinkle relaxers start working between 1-3 days but take about 2-4 weeks to work, as it takes time to relax the muscle and reduce the size. The full effect of facial slimming is best seen between 6-8 weeks. Repeat treatment is usually recommended at about 6 months. When your bite muscle starts contracting strongly […]

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How do facial slimming injections work?

Jeunesse MedSpa® | September 11, 2017 | no responses |

The masseter muscle is  a strong muscle of chewing  and grinding. Injection of wrinkle relaxers prevents the  muscle from contracting and over a  period weakens the muscle and reduces its size. 

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How many units do I need to treat my jaw/masseter?

Jeunesse MedSpa® | September 11, 2017 | no responses |

    3 to 5 injections of muscle relaxers at a dose of 10-30 units into each masseter muscle will slim the jawline. 

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How long does it take to work?

Jeunesse MedSpa® | September 11, 2017 | no responses |

The treatment takes approximately 2-7 days to begin to relax the muscle and 4-6 weeks before it peaks. People often feel relief within a month. It may take longer for the inflammation and pain to settle than it takes for the masseter muscle to relax due to the healing process.The muscle begins to shrink approximately six […]

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What is involved in the treatment?

Jeunesse MedSpa® | September 11, 2017 | no responses |

  At Jeunesse MedSpa® we use a non-surgical treatment that has no downtime and minimal discomfort. It takes only approximately five minutes for the procedure to be completed.  It involves 3-5 strategically placed injections of wrinkle relaxers into the masseter muscle (angle of the jaw). Ice and a vibrating instrument can be used to minimise […]

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What are the causes of Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction?

Jeunesse MedSpa® | September 11, 2017 | no responses |

The  causes of TMJ Dysfunction are not completely  understood but multiple factors may contribute to this condition. Some of these  include stress or anxiety, trauma to the teeth or jaw, arthritis or other inflammatory musculoskeletal  conditions, poor occlusion of teeth,  bad posture or excessive gum chewing.  

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