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International Hair Restoration Specialist Calls For More Regulation

November 13, 2014 by Laura Casewell

By Salvar Bjornsson, CEO at Vinci Hair Clinic

Scalp Micro Pigmentation (SMP) is a sophisticated tattooing technique, using pigment to replicate hair. It’s used to create the effect of more density in thinning hair, hide scarring or to create the look of a shaved head of hair. This is a procedure that is increasingly becoming more popular and accessible, which is good news for potential patients.

Like with the cosmetic surgery industry, there is not enough regulation around SMP and the clinics that offer it. Due to the increase in demand, this procedure is now readily available on the high street through tattoo studios, beauty salons and even online through discount sites like Groupon.

Choosing to undergo any cosmetic procedure is a big decision and it’s crucial that patients do not base their decision solely on price. Hair restoration is not exempt from this, and potential patients must ensure they select a reputable practitioner.

At Vinci Hair Clinic, we are the only medical clinic specialising in all types of hair restoration including hair transplant surgery, medical treatments for hair loss and SMP. Our surgeons and doctors oversee all treatments and a qualified technician who has been certified by our medical board, carries out all SMP procedures. Patients all have the chance to speak to a doctor, who will check their scalp condition, take a blood test to check any underlying health issues and administer local anesthetic, if necessary. Unfortunately though, this is not common practice throughout the industry.

Although it’s great for the patient that this technique is more accessible than ever, many non-medical clinics do not have enough understanding of progressive hair loss and often place pigment in the wrong areas.

Sadly, more recently we have seen a rise in patients coming to us for corrective procedures following botched treatment in a tattoo studio or beauty salon; pigment is made too dark and dense, hairlines are created in an un-natural way (sometimes making them appear like they are wearing a helmet!) and practitioners often apply pigment to the scalp with terrible results.

It can be hard to repair these cases as we have to first treat the scalp, removing the pigment by laser before starting the treatment again to create a more natural look. Not only is this more expensive than the original treatment, but it can take time. We see many patients who are so distressed that they are not comfortable resuming normal life until the treatment is complete.

It’s time for this to change. It’s time for the industry to be better regulated to protect patients from these ‘SMP cowboys’. There has been much awareness recently about better regulating the cosmetic surgery industry, with recommendations made in the Keogh report and horror stories frequently being reported in the national media.

The same awareness needs to be created for potential patients looking into SMP and other hair restoration treatments. Enough is enough.

www.vincihairclinic.com

Filed Under: Features, Industry Expert Tagged With: expert, hair

Expert Opinion

April 14, 2014 by Laura Casewell

10096026_xxlIt’s not only women who are opting for cosmetic procedures. Recent figures show that men are also going under the knife to look good. THSJ asked Dr Sanjay Rajpara

how SmartLipo Triplex can help men suffering with Gynecomastia.

Why should men be considering SmartLipo Triplex to treat Gynecomastia?

Up until now plastic surgery procedures or traditional liposuction have been the only available options for men. I believe men should explore new minimally invasive options as old surgical procedures are associated with more complications- and also they fail to tighten the skin causing irregularities and scarring.

As a minimally invasive technique, lasers have been used for treating Gynecomastia with encouraging results. SmartLipo Triplex is one step ahead as it has the ability to treat this condition with minimum invasion and down time and also ability to tighten the skin giving it the most desirable shape for the men’s chest.

What is SmartLipo Triplex and how does it work?

SmartLipo MPX is the first dual-wavelength laser system specifically designed for body sculpting and weight loss.  Unlike liposuction, which attacks solid fat, this safer alternative zaps fat cells with laser energy delivered through a cannula under the skin. The system’s proprietary pulsing format melts the fat tissue, which is then drained away as waste.

Cynosure’s FDA approved SmartLipo Triplex treatment is equipped with the ThermaGuide feature, which constantly measures the temperature under the skin and controls the output of energy. This ensures that the treatment area stays within a safe range so that it is hot enough to work efficiently, but not so hot as to cause the patient harm.

SmartLipo Triplex laser energy also coagulates the tissue reducing the bleeding; and has a unique ability to heat up the collagen. This results in new collagen formation with tightening of the skin. This in turn reduces the chances of having any loose skin left and sculpts the skin to the body’s contours. Gynecomastia treatment with SmartLipo Triplex causes fewer complications compared to standard surgery and lipolysis; with faster recovery and superior aesthetic results.

Availability: For more information visit www.cynsosure.com

Filed Under: Blog, Features, Industry Expert, News Tagged With: cosmetic, cosmetic surgery, cosmetic treatment, cosmetic treatments, expert, experts opinion, fat reduction, liposuction, male, male surgery, SmartLipo Triplex

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