{"id":1320,"date":"2022-08-16T14:03:53","date_gmt":"2022-08-16T14:03:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/slendermed.slimplicity.co.za\/?page_id=1320"},"modified":"2023-07-27T19:02:08","modified_gmt":"2023-07-27T19:02:08","slug":"medical-procedures","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/slendermed.slimplicity.co.za\/index.php\/medical-procedures\/","title":{"rendered":"Medical Procedures"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"1320\" class=\"elementor elementor-1320\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-2249e1a7 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"2249e1a7\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div 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class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d08bfed elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d08bfed\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">ABOUT OUR medical procedures<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-14f7864f elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"14f7864f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Welcome to SlenderMed, where beauty meets science! Experience the transformative power of aesthetic treatments that will leave you feeling confident, rejuvenated, and ready to take on the world.\u00a0<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>Our highly skilled team of experts specializes in state-of-the-art procedures, from body contouring and skin tightening to hair restoration and facial rejuvenation. Using the latest technology and techniques, we customize each treatment to your unique needs and goals.\u00a0<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>Step into a world of luxury and self-care at SlenderMed, where your beauty goals become a reality. Unleash your true potential and embrace a more beautiful you.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-953532f elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"953532f\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-b02bfb5\" data-id=\"b02bfb5\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-c7dcc9d elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"c7dcc9d\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-d36d479\" data-id=\"d36d479\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-540beec elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"540beec\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Mesotherapy <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2d0edd0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2d0edd0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Mesotherapy is a technique that uses small injections over the affected area, beginning with the surface epidermal layer and gradually progressing to the deeper dermal layer of the skin.\u00a0<\/p><p>Dr. Chantelle uses Filorga NCTF\u00ae 135 HA which contains:<\/p><ul><li>14 vitamins stimulate the essential functions of cells<\/li><li>24 amino acids stimulate the construction of elastin &amp; collagen<\/li><li>6 coenzymes catalyse the biochemical reactions of tissues<\/li><li>5 nucleic bases activate cell communication<\/li><li>4 minerals overcome skin deficiencies<\/li><\/ul><p>2 anti-oxidants reduce the synthesis of free radicals<\/p><p>Filorga\u2019s NCTF\u00ae 135 HA \u00a0is the only anti-aging product known to treat all the causes and effects of aging.<\/p><p>The frequency and number of treatment sessions vary depending on the extent of aging and skin damage. One treatment per month over five months is recommended to be expected, followed by one treatment session every three months.<\/p><p>Filorga NCTF \u00ae 135\/ NCTF \u00ae 135 HA are indicated to be injected in the epidermis or dermis in the following areas :<\/p><ul><li>Face (including periorbital area)<\/li><li>Neck<\/li><li>D\u00e9collet\u00e9 area<\/li><li>Back of the hands<\/li><li>Internal areas of the arms.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-d4e06da\" data-id=\"d4e06da\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3079b16 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"3079b16\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/slendermed.slimplicity.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/pexels-photo-7581584-1024x683.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-1312\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/slendermed.slimplicity.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/pexels-photo-7581584-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/slendermed.slimplicity.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/pexels-photo-7581584-600x400.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/slendermed.slimplicity.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/pexels-photo-7581584-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/slendermed.slimplicity.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/pexels-photo-7581584-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/slendermed.slimplicity.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/pexels-photo-7581584.jpeg 1125w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-41e42c7 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"41e42c7\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-69acb3d\" data-id=\"69acb3d\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a910dc9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a910dc9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">LipoSculpture<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-30a60f0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"30a60f0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"385\" height=\"178\" src=\"https:\/\/slendermed.slimplicity.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/3002435789_04653d2740.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-1329\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/slendermed.slimplicity.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/3002435789_04653d2740.jpg 385w, https:\/\/slendermed.slimplicity.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/3002435789_04653d2740-300x139.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 385px) 100vw, 385px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9efb714 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9efb714\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>A procedure that treats unwanted fat on the body that is usually genetic and difficult to remove with exercising and dieting such as:<\/p><ul><li>Tummy rolls<\/li><li>Love Handles<\/li><li>Saddle bags<\/li><li>Inner thighs<\/li><li>Double Chin<\/li><li>Bra handles<\/li><\/ul><p>The LipoSculpting procedure involves injections of fat dissolving and fat cell-destroying substances into the areas chosen for treatment.<\/p><p>The injection involves many little needles and the exact area is marked out and injected. The substance is injected directly into the fat cell layer where it is needed, and destroying the fat cell layers from the skin downwards.<\/p><p>Therefore it is necessary to repeat the process a few times to reach all the fat layers and to see results.<\/p><p>One area is normally 8cm by 10 cm. When working the areas out, the rule is:<\/p><p>\u201dif you can grab it you can inject it!\u201c<\/p><p>It is better to focus on one area and do enough injections on that area rather than do bits and pieces allover, you can always do the other areas later.<\/p><p>For the best results you should be within 3-5kg of goal weight.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-48a41c7 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"48a41c7\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-9f5e844\" data-id=\"9f5e844\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-52ef14a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"52ef14a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">biopuncture<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-31ab462 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"31ab462\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The name Biopuncture originated from combining the word biotherapeutics (bio) with acupuncture (puncture). Biopuncture is the injection of biological products (naturopathic and homeopathic products) into specific areas.<\/p><p>Biopuncture is a therapy using mostly plant-based ultra-low dilution product formulas which are injected into specific body regions to relieve pain and inflammation. The majority of injections are micro-injections with a very small needle just under the skin or into the muscle. One of the benefits of directly injecting the area of pain is a much faster healing response.<\/p><p>In Biopuncture, small doses of products are injected in order to stimulate or \u201cwake up\u201d the natural healing processes. The healing effect comes from \u201cinside\u201d your body \u2013 not from the products themselves. It\u2019s the reaction of your immune system, which will produce the proper reactions to regain natural healing.<\/p><p>Biopuncture is a safe and efficient technique in complementary medicine.\u00a0 Best results occur when the patient can combine Biopuncture with other treatments, which improves their body\u2019s ability to heal and lessen tissue inflammation.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-da4cdfd elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"da4cdfd\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-8d62cf2\" data-id=\"8d62cf2\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3c15baf elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"3c15baf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/slendermed.slimplicity.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/pexels-cottonbro-studio-7581583-1024x682.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-1521\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/slendermed.slimplicity.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/pexels-cottonbro-studio-7581583-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/slendermed.slimplicity.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/pexels-cottonbro-studio-7581583-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/slendermed.slimplicity.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/pexels-cottonbro-studio-7581583-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/slendermed.slimplicity.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/pexels-cottonbro-studio-7581583-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/slendermed.slimplicity.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/pexels-cottonbro-studio-7581583.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-251248e\" data-id=\"251248e\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-47d3179 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"47d3179\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Botox\u00ae<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c9714a3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c9714a3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Botox\u00ae injections is a toxin that temporarily prvents a muscle from moving.\u00a0 It blocks certain chemical signals from nerves, mostly signals that cayse muscles to contract. The most common use of these injections is to temporarily relax the facial muscles that cause wrinkles in the forehead and around the eyes.\u00a0 Botox\u00ae injections are relatively safe when performed by an experienced doctor.<\/p><p>Dr. Chantelle aims to achieve a relaxed expression which helps achieve the NATURAL LOOK people want.<\/p><p>The results are visible within 10-14 days and the results can last up to three months or longer.\u00a0 To maintain the effect, you&#8217;ll need follow-up injections.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p><p>Botox\u00ae are used for:<\/p><ul><li>Wrinkle reduction<\/li><li>Hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating)<\/li><li>Palmar (hands)<\/li><li>Axillary (armpit)<\/li><li>Chronic migraine<\/li><li>Muscle spasms<\/li><li>Grinding and clenching of teeth<\/li><li>Softer jawline<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-88db789 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"88db789\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-66 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-d14a30d\" data-id=\"d14a30d\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b5413c5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b5413c5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">HYALURONIC FILLERS<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e80d0e6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e80d0e6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Dermal fillers are injections that plump up wrinkles and smooth lines on your face and body. It is used to replace volume due to aging. It us used to enhance facial features or gain a more youthful appearance. It is a relatively safe procedure when performed by an experienced doctor. There are several kinds of dermal fillers. Dr. Chantelle wull discuss your options with you.<\/p><p>As you age, your body starts to lose collagen. Decreased amounts of collagen in your skin laxity and loss of volume.<\/p><p>Hyaluronic Fillers are used to:\u00a0<\/p><ul><li>Add volume to sagging skin<\/li><li>Make your facial features more symmetrical<\/li><li>Plump up lips and cheeks<\/li><li>Smooth wrinkles and creases in your face<\/li><\/ul><p>The results are immediate and can last 6 &#8211; 24 months<\/p><p>Hyaluronic acid Filler is a smooth injectable gel, that gets injected under the skin to instantly smooth out those wrinkles or folds.<\/p><p>Hyaluronic acid is a natural complex sugar found in all living cells, and one major component of the dermis connective tissue matrix, along with collagen and elastin.<\/p><p>Hyaluronic acid is responsible for maintaining water in the skin and hydrates the skin and therefore adds volume to the skin.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-8385464\" data-id=\"8385464\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ff316f2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"ff316f2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"385\" height=\"351\" src=\"https:\/\/slendermed.slimplicity.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/fillers_1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-1337\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/slendermed.slimplicity.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/fillers_1.jpg 385w, https:\/\/slendermed.slimplicity.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/fillers_1-300x274.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 385px) 100vw, 385px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-f41d5c6 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"f41d5c6\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-466471a\" data-id=\"466471a\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e1952e3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e1952e3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">CHEMICAL Peels<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-9d0bf66 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"9d0bf66\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-f3de658\" data-id=\"f3de658\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e8674ee elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"e8674ee\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/slendermed.slimplicity.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/pexels-anna-shvets-5069432-683x1024.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-1341\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/slendermed.slimplicity.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/pexels-anna-shvets-5069432-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/slendermed.slimplicity.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/pexels-anna-shvets-5069432-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/slendermed.slimplicity.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/pexels-anna-shvets-5069432-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/slendermed.slimplicity.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/pexels-anna-shvets-5069432-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/slendermed.slimplicity.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/pexels-anna-shvets-5069432-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/slendermed.slimplicity.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/pexels-anna-shvets-5069432.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aa005c2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"aa005c2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>SALICYLIC ACID peels for oily and acne prone skin.<br \/><br \/>The medium depth peel\u00a0 available at SlenderMed is the SKINTECH Easy TCA peel.<\/p><p>Benefits of chemical peels:<\/p><ol><li>They help reduce fine lines.\u00a0<\/li><li>You\u2019ll be able to correct sun damage.\u00a0<\/li><li>It can help improve acne.\u00a0<\/li><li>It can improve the appearance of superficial scars.\u00a0<\/li><li>It can address pigment issues.\u00a0<\/li><li>You\u2019ll enjoy better skin tone and texture.\u00a0<\/li><li>You\u2019ll be able to maximise the potential of your skin care products.\u00a0<\/li><\/ol><p>With all peels, the new skin is temporarily more sensitive to the sun.\u00a0 It is recommended to use extra protection against the sun after the procedure.\u00a0\u00a0It is imperative to wear sunscreen on a daily basis to maintain the results of your treatment.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-695ec50\" data-id=\"695ec50\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1867ca1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1867ca1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 18.0pt 0cm;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: #080808;\">A chemical peel is a procedure in which a chemical solution is applied to the skin to remove the top layers. The skin that grows back is smoother. With a light or medium peel, you may need to undergo the procedure more than once to get the desired results.<\/span><\/p><p style=\"font-feature-settings: 'kern'; box-sizing: border-box; font-kerning: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 18.0pt 0cm;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: #080808;\">A chemical peel is a skin-resurfacing procedure. Depending on the issues you&#8217;re addressing with the procedure, you&#8217;ll choose a chemical peel in one of three depths:<\/span><\/p><p><strong>Light chemical peel.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p><p style=\"font-feature-settings: 'kern'; box-sizing: border-box; font-kerning: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 18.0pt 0cm;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: #080808;\">A light (superficial) chemical peel removes the outer layer of skin (epidermis). It&#8217;s used to treat fine wrinkles, acne, uneven skin tone and dryness. You might have a light peel every two to five weeks.<\/span><\/p><p style=\"font-feature-settings: 'kern'; box-sizing: border-box; font-kerning: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 18.0pt 0cm;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: #080808;\">Medium chemical peel.<\/span><\/strong><\/p><p style=\"font-feature-settings: 'kern'; box-sizing: border-box; font-kerning: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 18.0pt 0cm;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: #080808;\">\u00a0A medium chemical peel removes skin cells from the epidermis and from portions of the upper part of your middle layer of skin (dermis). It&#8217;s used to treat wrinkles, acne scars and uneven skin tone. You might need to repeat the procedure to achieve or maintain the desired result.<\/span><\/p><p style=\"font-feature-settings: 'kern'; box-sizing: border-box; font-kerning: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 18.0pt 0cm;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: #080808;\">Deep chemical peel.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p><p style=\"font-feature-settings: 'kern'; box-sizing: border-box; font-kerning: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 18.0pt 0cm;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: #080808;\">A deep chemical peel removes skin cells even deeper. Your doctor might recommend one for deeper wrinkles, scars or precancerous growths. You won&#8217;t need repeat procedures to get the full effect.<\/span><\/p><p style=\"font-feature-settings: 'kern'; box-sizing: border-box; font-kerning: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 18.0pt 0cm;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: #080808;\">At SlenderMed we offer a variety of superficial peels according to your needs.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: #212529;\">A consultation will be needed first to assess your skin and your health. Preparation before these type of peelings will then be started to ensure that you get maximum results and decrease your risk for complications.<\/span><\/p><p>Chemical Peels for:<\/p><ul><li>Aging<\/li><li>Firmness<\/li><li>Skin Quality<\/li><li>Radiance<\/li><li>Pigmentation Problems<\/li><li>Sensitive Skin<\/li><li>Acne Skin<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-e2a06ec elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"e2a06ec\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-f64e858\" data-id=\"f64e858\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8501257 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8501257\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Micro-needling<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-57b1492 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"57b1492\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4c7a294\" data-id=\"4c7a294\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9a383a6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9a383a6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Micro-needling is a cosmetic procedure that is used to encourage collagen production using small, sterilized needles.\u00a0<\/p><p>It is said to rejuvenate and plump the skin with minimal discomfort and very little downtime, and it can be adjusted to fit each person\u2019s needs.\u00a0\u00a0Micro-needling may also be combined with topical serums to achieve different results.<\/p><p>Benefits of micro-needling can include:<\/p><ul><li>Reducing the appearance of scars, including acne scars<\/li><li>Reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles<\/li><li>Reducing enlarged pores<\/li><li>Reducing the appearance of hyperpigmentation, or dark spots<\/li><li>Smoothing uneven skin tone<\/li><li>Improving skin elasticity<\/li><li>Reducing the appearance of stretch marks<\/li><li>Reducing the appearance of scars<\/li><li>Promoting hair growth in people with alopecia<\/li><\/ul><p>To maintain the results of your treatment, you\u2019ll need multiple sessions and perhaps other complementing treatments.\u00a0 Dr. Chantelle combines micro-needling with different serums depending on your specific needs and she will work with you to develop a plan of action based on your individual goals.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3195791 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"3195791\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5ccf695\" data-id=\"5ccf695\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7362ee6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7362ee6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Threads<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7fcf29e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7fcf29e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Thread lifts have two goals for treatment; the first is to physically lift and tighten skin, and the second is to encourage the body&#8217;s own healing to prolong results. Thread lifts done with polydioxanone (PDO) accomplish this by first pulling the skin into higher, more taut positions.<\/p><p>Once in place, the DPO thread then has chemical reactions within the sub-dermal tissues of your skin to stimulate the body&#8217;s natural production of collagen, elastin, and hyaluronic acid. Over time, the threads are fully absorbed into the body.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-bceb72b elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"bceb72b\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-e2ed500\" data-id=\"e2ed500\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-82ca72f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"82ca72f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Hair Rejuvenation<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b878f6f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b878f6f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Losing hair can be stressful and often affects a person&#8217;s confidence.\u00a0 There are many causes and dr. Chantelle will discuss the different factors and possible treatments with you during your initial consultation.\u00a0 If there are underlying medical conditions, this need to be addressed as well in order to improve and maintain your results\u00a0 <br \/><br \/>Many different treatments and topical products are out there with promising results &#8211; of which, some are more effective.\u00a0\u00a0<br \/><br \/><strong>Minoxidil\u00a0<\/strong><\/p><p>Minoxidil applied to the scalp is used to stimulate hair growth in adult men and women with a certain type of baldness. The exact way that this medicine works is not known.<\/p><p>If hair growth is going to occur with the use of minoxidil, it usually occurs after the medicine has been used for several months and lasts only as long as the medicine continues to be used. Hair loss will begin again within a few months after Minoxidil treatment is stopped.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-cbd73c9 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"cbd73c9\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-c49a96b\" data-id=\"c49a96b\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-46729e2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"46729e2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Sclerotherapy <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f50c524 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f50c524\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Experience the power of sclerotherapy at SlenderMed by reducing the appearance of unsightly spider veins and varicose veins.\u00a0<\/p><p>Sclerotherapy is a minimally invasive procedure that involves injecting a solution directly into the affected veins, causing them to collapse and fade away over time. Dr. Chantelle will customize a treatment plan tailored to your specific needs, ensuring a safe and effective procedure.\u00a0 This treatment works best for spider- and smaller varicose veins.\u00a0Recovery is quick, but it can take weeks or months to see results.<\/p><p>Say goodbye to those confidence-damaging veins and unlock a world of flawless, beautiful legs with sclerotherapy. Reclaim your confidence and embrace the freedom of showing off your legs once again.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-05a45e8 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"05a45e8\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3af7753\" data-id=\"3af7753\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c0b9d86 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c0b9d86\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">HOME CARE<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3332e2c elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"3332e2c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"265\" height=\"265\" src=\"https:\/\/slendermed.slimplicity.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/neostrata_skin_active_comprehensive_antiaging_regimen.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-1358\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/slendermed.slimplicity.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/neostrata_skin_active_comprehensive_antiaging_regimen.jpg 265w, https:\/\/slendermed.slimplicity.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/neostrata_skin_active_comprehensive_antiaging_regimen-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/slendermed.slimplicity.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/neostrata_skin_active_comprehensive_antiaging_regimen-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 265px) 100vw, 265px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-ae89bd6\" data-id=\"ae89bd6\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-416a903 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"416a903\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span class=\"rvts24\"><b>NEOSTRATA<\/b><\/span><\/p><p>Neostrata skin care offers products that are formulated with alpha\u2013hydroxy acids (AHA), Poly-hydroxy acids (PHA) and Lactobionic Acid (a \u201cBionic\u201d PHA) and NeoGlucosamine, which have been clinically proven to improve the visible signs of ageing, including.<\/p><ul><li>Premature ageing\/sun-damaged skin<\/li><li>Dry, dull and dehydrated skin.<\/li><li>Fine lines and wrinkles<\/li><li>Pigmentation (dark spots)<\/li><li>acne scaring\/oily and acne prone skin<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-8748857 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"8748857\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-238d055\" data-id=\"238d055\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-730b246 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"730b246\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span class=\"rvts24\"><b>Skin Care Range:<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Resurface<\/b>&nbsp;&#8211; Formulated with AHA which have a remarkable effect on the top level of the skin , or the epidermis.<\/p>\n<p><b>Restore&nbsp;<\/b>\u2013 Provides highly effective antiaging benefits for patients of all skin types, incl those with sensitive skin, atopic dermatitis or rosacea.&nbsp; It is formulated with PHA such as Gluconolactone and Lactobionic Acid.<\/p>\n<p><b>Refine<\/b>&nbsp;\u2013 The Refine Skincare products feature several highly effective and clinically-proven ingredients to target the unique needs of oily, blemish prone skin as it ages.<\/p>\n<p><b>Targeted Treatment<\/b>&nbsp;\u2013 Our targeted treatments address a variety of specific&nbsp;<b>skin concerns&nbsp;<\/b>&#8211; from age spots and dark circles to wrinkles, severely dry skin and blemishes.<\/p>\n<p><b>INTRODUCING:&nbsp;<\/b>&nbsp;Neostrata Skin Active \u2013 Combines powerful, clinically proven ingredients that works synergistically in all layers of the skin to help reduce the visible signs of ageing.&nbsp; It stimulate cell renewal, even tone, booste collagen and protect agains oxidative damage.&nbsp; Lines and wrinkles appear smoother.&nbsp; Skin looks healthier, firmer and younger.<\/p>\n<p><br><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>medical procedures ABOUT OUR medical procedures Welcome to SlenderMed, where beauty meets science! 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