THAI MASSAGE ACADEMY
Thai Herbal Spa : A Sanctuary of Wellness and Beauty
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Facial massage stimulates blood flow to the skin, enhancing its ability to regenerate and defend against external factors like bacteria, pollution, and sun damage. This improved circulation helps deliver oxygen and essential nutrients to the skin cells, promoting a healthy and radiant complexion.
RF (Radiofrequency) Skin Tightening Facial
Duration: 60 Minutes | Price: £75
The RF (Radiofrequency) Skin Tightening Facial is a non-invasive treatment designed to tighten and firm the skin, reduce fine lines and wrinkles, and promote overall skin rejuvenation. This facial utilizes advanced radiofrequency technology to deliver targeted energy to the skin, stimulating collagen production for a more youthful appearance.
Benefits : Skin Tightening and Firming
- Improves Skin Elasticity: RF treatments stimulate collagen and elastin production, resulting in firmer, more elastic skin.
- Reduces Sagging: Effective for lifting and tightening sagging skin, particularly in areas like the cheeks, jawline, and neck.
- Improves Overall Complexion: Promotes a radiant complexion by enhancing skin health at a deeper level.
Treatment Recommendations
For best results, a series of treatments spaced several weeks apart is recommended. This approach helps to maximize the benefits of the treatment and promote long-lasting results.
Thai Spa Facial
Duration: 60 Minutes | Price: £60Description
The Thai Spa Facial is a wonderfully relaxing and beneficial facial massage designed to ease tension in the facial muscles, improve skin elasticity, and enhance overall skin appearance.
Benefits
- Eases Muscle Tension: The facial massage targets facial muscles, relieving tension and promoting relaxation.
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Stimulates acupressure points on the face, contributing to overall skin re-balancing.
Deep Cleansing Facial
Duration: 90 Minutes | Price: £75
The Deep Cleansing Facial is a comprehensive skincare treatment focused on removing impurities and unclogging pores. It is particularly recommended for individuals with oily or acne-prone skin but can be beneficial for all skin types.
Benefits
- Removes Impurities: Effectively removes dirt, oil, and other impurities from the skin.
- Unclogs Pores: Helps to clear clogged pores, reducing the likelihood of breakouts.
- Improves Skin Texture: Leaves the skin looking clearer, smoother, and more radiant.
- Prevents Breakouts: Regular deep cleansing can help prevent future breakouts and maintain healthier skin.
Men's Facials
Duration: 60 Minutes | Price: £60
This facial treatment is specifically designed to provide relaxation and balance for men's skin. It incorporates a series of steps to cleanse, tone, exfoliate, and massage the skin, ensuring a comprehensive skincare experience tailored to men's unique needs.
Benefits
- Deep Cleansing: Effectively removes dirt and impurities from the skin.
- Toning: Balances the skin's pH level for optimal health.
- Exfoliation: Enhances skin texture and appearance, leaving it smoother and more radiant.
- Massage: Improves circulation, reduces tension and stress, and promotes relaxation.
Express Facial
Duration: 30 Minutes | Price: £40
The Express Facial is an ideal introduction for those new to facials or for those who are short on time. This treatment offers a mini version of the Essential Facial, providing key skincare benefits in a condensed format.
HIFU Facial
The High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) Facial is a non-invasive treatment designed to tighten and lift the skin, reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and promote overall skin rejuvenation. This advanced technology delivers focused ultrasound energy to the deeper layers of the skin, stimulating collagen production for a more youthful appearance.
How Does HIFU Work?
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Ultrasound Energy: HIFU delivers focused ultrasound energy to the targeted areas. This energy penetrates various skin depths, including the superficial layer, deeper dermal layers, and down to the Superficial Musculoaponeurotic System (SMAS).
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Thermal Injury: The ultrasound energy quickly heats the targeted tissues. This controlled heat creates tiny, precise injuries known as thermal injuries in the tissue. These injuries are not harmful but are sufficient to trigger the body's natural healing response.
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Collagen Production: As the body responds to these thermal injuries, it enters a repair mode. This process stimulates the production of new collagen and elastin, which are crucial proteins for skin firmness and elasticity.
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Skin Tightening: Over time, the newly produced collagen and elastin fibers help to lift, tighten, and smooth the skin, resulting in a more youthful and rejuvenated appearance.
Targeted Treatment Depths
HIFU treatment can be customized to target different depths of the skin:
- Superficial Layer: Addresses fine lines and surface irregularities.
- Deeper Dermal Layers: Targets deeper wrinkles and provides overall skin tightening.
- SMAS Layer: This is the layer over the muscle that surgeons often target during facelifts. HIFU can tighten this layer non-surgically, offering significant lifting effects.
Benefits of HIFU
- Non-Surgical: No incisions or needles are involved.
- Minimal Downtime: Patients can typically resume normal activities immediately after the procedure.
- Natural Results: The gradual production of collagen ensures that the results look natural.
- Versatile Application: Can be used on various parts of the body, including the face, neck, and chest.
Pricing
- Full Face and Neck: £495
- Full Face: £365
- Jawline: £189
- Eye Area: £150
What to Expect During and After Treatment
- During the Treatment: Patients may feel a slight discomfort, often described as a tingling or prickly sensation. This indicates that the energy is effectively targeting the desired layers.
- Post-Treatment: Some mild redness or swelling may occur, but these effects are temporary and typically resolve within a few hours to days.
- Results: Initial improvements might be noticeable shortly after treatment, but the most significant results will develop over 2-3 months as new collagen forms.
- Initial Results: Some individuals may notice subtle improvements a few days after the treatment due to the ‘collagen contracture’ stage. This initial tightening effect is temporary as the deeper regenerative process continues.
- Full Results: The most significant results typically appear around three months post-treatment. This period allows time for the body’s natural healing processes to stimulate collagen production and form new supportive tissue structures.
- Continued Improvement: Improvements can continue for up to six months after the final procedure as the skin continues to repair and generate new collagen and elastin.
Safety and Comfort
- Proven Safety Record: The Focus Dual HIFU treatment is known for its safety and efficacy across all skin types.
- Comfort During Treatment: Most clients find the treatment comfortable, experiencing only minor discomfort such as tingling or warmth during the procedure.
Are HIFU Ultrasound Waves Painful?
The sensation experienced during a HIFU (High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound) treatment can vary from person to person, but here are some general insights into what you might expect.
Sensations During Treatment
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Mild Discomfort: Most patients report feeling mild to moderate discomfort during the procedure. This discomfort is usually described as a tingling, prickling, or a warm sensation beneath the skin.
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Pain Threshold: The level of discomfort can depend on the individual's pain threshold. Some people may find the treatment more uncomfortable than others.
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Treatment Areas: Different areas of the face and body may experience varying levels of discomfort. Areas with thinner skin or closer to bones, like the jawline or forehead, may feel more sensitive.
What is HIFU?
High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) is a non-invasive skin treatment that uses ultrasound energy to stimulate collagen production. This helps to lift and tighten the skin, reducing signs of aging such as sagging and wrinkles.
How Does HIFU Work?
HIFU works by delivering focused ultrasound energy to the skin’s foundational layer, without cutting or disrupting the surface of the skin. The energy stimulates the production of collagen, which leads to gradual tightening and lifting.
What Areas Can Be Treated?
Although most commonly used for facial treatments, HIFU can also be applied to the neck, chest, and other parts of the body. This makes it a versatile option for addressing various signs of aging across different areas.
Is HIFU Safe?
HIFU is generally considered safe when performed by trained professionals. The procedure is non-invasive and has been approved by regulatory bodies like the FDA for use in cosmetic treatments.
What are the Benefits of HIFU?
- Non-surgical and non-invasive
- No downtime required
- Natural-looking results
- Can be used on different areas of the body
- Stimulates collagen production for long-lasting effects
What Does the Treatment Feel Like?
Patients may feel a slight discomfort during the procedure, often described as tiny electric pulses or a slight prickly sensation. Some discomfort is a sign that the collagen-building process is being activated.
How Long Does a HIFU Session Take?
A typical HIFU facial treatment can take anywhere from 30 minutes to 2 hours, depending on the area being treated and the individual’s needs.
What is the Recovery Time?
One of the major advantages of HIFU is that there is no downtime. Patients can resume their normal activities immediately after the treatment.
When Will I See Results?
Some patients may see initial effects immediately after treatment, but the most noticeable results appear over the course of 2-3 months as the body naturally regenerates collagen.
How Long Do Results Last?
The results from HIFU treatments can last up to a year or more, depending on the individual’s skin condition and the natural aging process. Maintenance treatments can help to prolong the results.
Are There Any Side Effects?
Possible side effects are typically mild and temporary, including redness, swelling, and tingling in the treated areas. These usually resolve within a few hours to a few days.
Who is a Good Candidate for HIFU?
HIFU is ideal for individuals who have mild to moderate skin laxity and wish to improve the firmness and lift of their skin without undergoing surgery. It’s not suitable for individuals with severe skin sagging or extensive sun damage.
