There is always something new and exciting happening in the aesthetic profession. Some innovations are a fad whilst others are beneficial and can add value to our skin, hair and health. Here are just a few this month that I hope you find interesting.
Ozempic Face & Body: Ozempic is close to being a household name globally. This semaglutide medication is used for those who have diabetes but has won notoriety for its other benefit of assisting with weight loss. In the realm of aesthetics, the semaglutide medications will continue to grow in popularity alongside their effects such as skin laxity and the need for target volume replacement. Often when weight loss is rapid there can be muscle loss, hair thinning and loss, a decrease in volume in the face and loss of skin elasticity. Hence the phrase Ozempic Face and Body. Plastic surgeons have a saying, as we get older choose your face or your body. I believe you can have both when you work simultaneously with correct nutrition and skin care both at home and in the clinic. Semaglutide medications assist with decreasing your appetite, so ensure you are receiving adequate and correct nutrients for your lifestyle and body requirements with the assistance of a nutritionist. When it comes to your skin, volume loss can be assisted with skin boosters and volume enhancement treatments. Skin laxity can be improved from the start of your journey with radio frequency in-clinic treatments, at-home dry body brushing and a prescribed homecare routine with the most active products for use morning and night.
Exosomes: Mesenchymal stem cell-derived exosomes are gaining popularity in the skincare arena due to their regenerative properties. These exosomes contain different types of growth factors and proteins that can enhance collagen production, reduce inflammation and improve the overall health of the skin. Exosomes enhance the skin’s regenerative processes and this in turn can reduce fine lines and signs of aging resulting in a smoother texture and more youthful appearance. Overseas the exosomes may be injected into the skin or used with skin needling, with promising results. At the moment in Australia, the TGA has not approved the use of exosomes. To date, exosomes are proving to have a better result for rejuvenation when compared to PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma). It is thought that PRP is limited because as you age the growth factors are reduced, but with the use of exosomes age does not limit their beneficial results.
Hair Stimulation treatments: there are many hair restoration treatments available both medical, in clinic and at home. Hair loss, thinning and colour changes surpass mere aesthetic concerns, deeply affecting an individual’s psychological health. When the hair follicle is not scarred, but is still intact, it can be stimulated with a new serum/treatment called Kojaxin. This is an in-clinic treatment and is used alongside a home care system. The natural hair serum reinforces the structure, fullness, resistance and strength of thin and weak hair in both men and women. Using a combination of 16 highly concentrated and pure active ingredients the hair will increase in volume and density. Hair loss is rarely caused by a single factor. It may include cortisol and stress, medication, hormonal fluctuations, gut issues, autoimmune disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis and lupus, genetics, thyroid imbalances, polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), traction alopecia, chemical hair treatments, heat styling, anemia and high blood sugar levels which rev up your immune system, triggering additional inflammation around hair follicles. The in-clinic treatment may involve skin stamping, LED light therapy, and cold plasma infusion treatments.
Even with new possibilities on the horizon for our well-being and appearance, it is important to see each one as another piece of the health jigsaw puzzle. It is very rare for one treatment, product or food to be the be-all and end-all. If only it were possible, but at this point in time, prioritise your health and lifestyle and your homecare internal and external topicals.
