Skin Abnormalities - Micro Thermocoagulation

(Investment: A price will be provided during a FREE consultation.)

This treatment can eliminate the following:

• Age Spots
• Blackheads & Whiteheads
• Cherry Angiomas
• Cysts
• Fibromas
• Moles
• Skin Tags
• Facial Cholesterol Deposits

Non-Surgical Treatment

Non-surgical Methods, No Downtime! Skin Abnormalities … Be Gone!

At Beauty-Full Spa our mission is to deliver the best possible services results at affordable prices. In your free consultation it will be determined which of these two very effective methods will yield you the best long term results, whether it be the removal of skin abnormalities by Micro- thermocoagulation or Intense Pulsed Light Therapy (IPL). Skin abnormalities including Age Spots, Skin Tags, Cysts, Moles, Acne, Cholesterol Deposits, Fibromas, Comedones, and Milians are easily eliminated when a combination of skill and the non-surgical cosmetic options are used. This brochure will be addressing the Micro-Thermocoagulation method as the IPL method is covered in the brochure entitled, “Photorejuvenation.”

Micro-Thermocoagulation is a blending of radio and high frequency micro-currents which pass through or cut off the skin abnormality. The technique works on the principle of liquids being attracted to heat which is released by probes. Treatments are very quick (some within a few seconds), and may not even touch the skin's surface. It is the elements of radio and high frequencies that arc onto the skin, which attracts the moisture located in the skin abnormalities, with a result of the abnormality being separated from the skin’s surface.

This advanced technology enables the esthetician to clear up troublesome problems without penetrating the skin’s surface or inducing trauma on the surrounding tissue, thus allowing for speedy healing and greater client satisfaction.

During your free consultation you will be asked if your family physician has determined that your skin abnormality does not point to a more serious condition and can be cosmetically removed.

Age Spots

Age spots typically form on the back of hands, neck and face, and are evidence of sun overexposure. Although these harmless groupings of pigments (color-containing cells) may fade over a period of time, they are areas of damaged skin and will never completely disappear. As you age your skin get's thinner which heightens the visibility of age spots.

Cherry Angioma

Cherry-red to purple colour, this tumor of unknown origin that appears most frequently after age 40.

Cherry Angiomas are the most common vascular lesions to appear on human skin. They are made up of clusters of dilated capillaries on the surface of the skin, which accounts for the cherry-red or purple color. No one knows exactly what causes them.

Comedones (Blackheads) & Milias (Whiteheads)

These are known as blackheads and whiteheads. In most cases, blackheads are usually caused by oils in the pores which become oxidized and turn black. Whiteheads are simply plugs of dead cells that have grown over a pore opening. If there are oils suppressed underneath the dead cells, they are attracted to the micro-current which dries them instantly. They are caused by poor skin exfoliation that are found in both oily and dry skins. When they are found around the eyes, they can be caused by eyeglasses that sit on the skin's surface and encourages accumulation of dead skin cells. Cleaning the eyeglasses and regular deep cleansing facials including effective face masks will increase skin exfoliation and prevent formation of Milia.

Cysts (Sebaceous Cysts)

Cysts are small closed sacs that contain fluid or solid material. A cyst is an infection and requires draining the contents or complete removal. Sebaceous cysts most often arise from swollen hair follicles. Skin trauma can also induce a cyst to form. A sac of cells is created into which a protein called keratin is secreted. Cysts are usually found on the face, neck, and trunk. They are usually slow-growing, painless, freely movable lumps beneath the skin. Occasionally, however, a cyst will become inflamed and tender.

Fibromas

Fibromas are non-malignant tumors composed of fibrous tissue that can be flat or raised. Skin tags are considered small Fibromas, and the texture and colour of large Fibromas are different from normal skins because they are darker in colour with a more fibrous texture. Like their smaller counterparts skin tags, they can be removed easily by cutting off their attachment to the skin's surface.

Moles

Moles are very common skin growths which are usually small and tan or brownish, are sometimes raised, and may occasionally change shape or colour. They are removed to improve appearance and to prevent the mole from enlarging, or to prevent cancer. Moles that are irritated by daily living should be removed. They may interfere with shaving or are irritating if they catch or rub on clothing and are basically cosmetically undesirable. There are many people who have one or more moles that they see as detracting from their overall appearance. Not all moles are undesirable; however, some may be candidates for cosmetic mole removal.

Skin Tags (Acrochordon)

A skin tag is a soft, skin-coloured growth that hangs from the surface of the skin on a thin piece of tissue called a stalk. Skin tags are not skin cancer and cannot turn into skin cancer. Typically they appear as people age and are quite common in people 60 and older. Skin tags are more common in women. A tendency to develop skin tags may run in families. Skin tags also develop commonly after pregnancy. Skin tags appear most often in skin folds of the neck, armpits, torso, beneath the breasts or in the genital region. They can become an irritation if they occur in an area where clothing or jewelry rubs against them, and they may be unsightly. They can be removed by simply sealing off the blood very efficiently and quickly.

Xanthomas (Facial Cholesterol Deposits)

Xanthomas occur on the eye lids, usually on both sides. They are yellow, soft, and slightly raised bumps. Although common on the eyelids they can sometimes occur suddenly on other areas of the body. When this happens they become Eruptive Xanthomas which are a sign that blood fat levels are too high. If one gets eruptive Xanthomas a physician should be consulted as soon as possible. The cause of Xanthomas on the eyelids is not known. Xanthomas are not contagious nor are they harmful. On the other hand Eruptive Xanthomas are caused by elevated blood triglyceride levels. Prior to removal it is important that you consult your family doctor. Although a skin biopsy is not needed for the diagnosis of Xanthomas, your doctor can diagnose eyelid Xanthomas by visual inspection. A skin biopsy is usually preformed if the doctor suspects Eruptive Xanthomas. Studies have indicated that 33% of the men and 40% of women with Xanthomas on the eyelids have elevated cholesterol levels. All people with Eruptive Xanthomas have elevated blood triglyceride levels. Eruptive Xanthomas is treated by dietary fat restriction and prescription medication. Treatment of eyelid Xanthomas is not necessary and is done for cosmetic reasons.