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Dermamelan home care should Sunbathing, she stresses, must skin, fruit peels can be indulged
be continued for a period of be avoided; however, the in, safely and without any harm
one year, even though most patient may continue normal to your developing baby. “Fruit
of the blemishes normally outdoor activities. “This is due peels acid peels are lead to uniform
disappear within a month. to the fact that Dermamelan exfoliation of the surface layers
treatment suppresses the of the epidermis that and can
mother, baby & child April 2011 formation of melanin and help achieve skin renewal,” says
therefore gives a protective Dr Khattar and typically fruit acid
effect against sun exposure,” peels are performed with a series of
she says therefore typically such exfoliating agents such as: glycolic,
pigmentation treatments are lactic and citric acid. Overall, skin
performed post pregnancy and peels, she stresses, are amongst
lactation. the most effective of all cosmetic
procedures, giving an immediate
Injectables glow that spells health and vitality.
“These peels are often used to treat
Unfortunately during pregnancy, sun damage on the face, hands
women must forego Botox injections and larger body areas such as the
for wrinkles as well as avoid fillers, arms, back and legs,” she says and
laser hair and skin rejuvenation peels also remove the outer layers
treatments. However for fresher of the skin, a process which acts as
a natural stimulus to produce new
skin cells with more collagen and
elastin, resulting in a significant
refining effect. “These are simple
one hour treatments, requiring no
down time,” she says and regular
treatments give your skin a healthy
glow and slow down skin ageing.
CREDITS:
Dr Maria Khattar,
Managing Director and Founder of Aesthetica Clinic.
Aesthetica Clinic (Jumeirah Beach Road) 04-3428383
Aesthetica Clinic (Dubai Healthcare City) 04-4298533
Aesthetica Clinic (Hamarain Center) 04-2698005
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