My Lebanese patients are getting ready for 2020 in what is said to be the worst financial situation in the history of Lebanon. In the same time, Lebanese women and men are struggling to keep a lifestyle that is unique, refined and internationally sought after. Many patients are lately consulting with me asking for advice about aesthetic procedures because they want to keep up with their anti-aging journey while keeping their spending on the check.
As an aesthetic doctor and medical director of the aesthetic medicine department at Best Shape Clinic, I always struggle to provide the best care and advice for my patients in general, especially those are on a budget. Now more than ever, people are asking for ‘minimalistic’ and ‘holistic’ treatments that provide maximal results with least investment and downtime. Here is a list of the top 5 treatments I recommend for the coming months and a briefing about why they will make a difference in your life amidst the crisis.
Number 5 – Microson
Ultrasound sound therapy has been gaining popularity in cosmetic clinics around the world for the last 5 years now and the feedback from patients is being simply amazing. With our new MICROSON treatment, patients are now able to get the strongest focused ultrasound waves (aka thermal coagulation points or TCP) to lift up their facial muscles, prevent skin sagginess and stimulate collagen.
Number 4 – Purity +
In the MENA area, almost 50% of the patients consulting for cosmetic procedures suffer either from sensitive skin, photo-damage or active acne. Definitive solutions include a wide range of treatments based on each case and indication, but our exclusive PURITY + facial is a cost-efficient alternative to expensive therapies to deeply clean the pores, add glow and hydration to the skin and prevent inflammation due to acne.
Number 3 – Fractional RF
When it comes to lifting the skin, many non-surgical procedures can come in handy. Dermal fillers are widely used to produce a ‘liquid facelift’ but good quality and new generation hyaluronic-acid based products are expensive especially if we want to have them more than once per year. Fractional radiofrequency is a deep tissue heating laser that can lift up the skin, add glow and induce new collagen in as little as 3 sessions per year.
Number 2 – Vampire Plasma
Probably the most cost-efficient anti-aging treatment with a high regenerative potential that is present in our practice at Best Shape Clinic. The ultimate Vampire Plasma is a combination treatment based on biological stimulation – through activated PRP – and physical stimulation – through medical-grade micro needling – that has the power to stimulate the skin’s fibroblast in order to produce collagen and prevent premature aging.
Number 1 – Botulinum Toxin
There is no need to introduce the world’s most popular cosmetic injectable: botulinum toxin type A, also known commercially as ‘Botox Cosmétique’. Initially introduced to the international market in the early 90s, Botox has since been approved for many medical and cosmetic indications by the FDA. Being able to add glow, lift the upper face and practically slow down the aging process as a solo treatment, botulinum toxin is now considered the most efficient therapy – all skin types included – for facial rejuvenation while becoming relatively highly affordable.
BY DR. HAMID DOUAIHY