Collagen Lift & Client Expectations
Collagen Lift: The Collagen Synthesis Process
Delivering results that meet client expectations is key to successfully providing non-surgical treatments, such as the SkinBase Collagen Lift. Therefore, it is key that clients hold realistic expectations of what they can achieve. The best way to ensure this is to enhance the client experience at all stages. In the consultation stage of the treatment, education and an increased understanding of the treatment is vital to dispel any myths or misconceptions.
Increasing Client Understanding
Client satisfaction is linked to level of information. Those that are the happiest with their results, regardless of visible appearance, are the ones who properly understand how the Collagen Lift treatment is working with their body to maximise the health of their skin.Understanding the Collagen Synthesis process is key to your clients having realistic skin goals, so here’s what you need to know.
What Does The Collagen Lift Treatment Do?
During a Collagen Lift treatment, waves of radio-frequency energy are delivered to the treatment area. The energy heats up the deeper layers of the skin, stimulating natural responses in the body. The existing Collagen and Elastin fibres in the body are realigned due to the radio-frequency, and the production of new fibres is triggered. As a result of this process, the skin tightens, firms and smooths, for a rejuvenated appearance. However, the new collagen fibres must go through the collagen synthesis process before they can have a visible effect.
The Collagen Synthesis Process
Having frequent, newly formed collagen fibres is useful for the long term health of the skin. However, initially they are not very strong. In order to provide visible results the new fibres must go through the collagen synthesis process and build strength. Once this has happened, the strengthened collagen can tighten and firm the skin, contributing to a more youthful appearance. After the radio-frequency has triggered the production of new collagen, it can take between 21 days and 2 years to achieve optimum strength.
Why Is A Course of Treatment Recommended?
While developing an understanding of the Collagen Synthesis process, clients may also question why a course of Collagen Lift treatments is necessary. Firstly, having a course of treatments is a great way to get into the routine of consistently investing in your skin. Non-surgical treatments are not a quick fix - and consistency is key to achieving the best results. When it comes to the collagen synthesis process, a course of treatment is very beneficial. A weekly boost of radio frequency energy encourages the fibres to strengthen, mature and remodel, for visible results quicker. For some people, collagen fibres are stubborn and do not respond immediately to treatment. Multiple Collagen Lift treatment may be necessary, along with a lifestyle overhaul, and a consistent skincare routine. Therefore, we recommend a course of treatments to achieve the best results.
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Collagen Lift: Maximising Results
The Collagen Lift treatment is most effective when used alongside a healthy lifestyle. Staying hydrated, consuming a healthy diet and engaging in regular, moderate exercise is the ideal way for your clients to achieve the best results.
What Factors Affect Collagen Lift Results
Age, genetics and lifestyle each play a key role in the results you can achieve for your client. After collagen production reaches optimum levels in the early 20s, it begins to decline at around 1% a year. Genetics can impact how significantly signs of ageing and skin concerns appear on your clients skin, while detrimental lifestyle choices can speed up the process. Though you cannot have an impact on your clients age or genetics, you can advise on healthy lifestyle choices to maximise results.
Maximising Collagen Lift Results
Encouraging your clients to take steps to support the collagen synthesis process is the best way to maximise results. Collagen Lift is not a “quick fix” and clients should be invested in the whole process to achieve their skin goals.
Hydration
During the treatment course and beyond, clients should drink plenty of water. Hydrated tissues conduct radio-frequency energy better, allowing the client to better withstand the heat so the energy can penetrate deep enough. Post-treatment, good hydration assists the lymphatic drainage process, so toxins are removed from the body. As the lymph is made of up to 96% water, dehydration can cause a build up of toxins in the body, resulting in inflammation.
Healthy Diet
An unbalanced diet can contribute to premature skin ageing, and affect the results seen from a course of Collagen Lift - particularly if the treatment is done on the body. A diet full of processed foods and sugar can particularly impact the way the skin ages. Processed foods can shorten the length of DNA telomeres, making skin cells more vulnerable to ageing. Sugary foods can be detrimental to the skin due to a process called glycation. Sugar molecules attach themselves to proteins within the skin - such as collagen and elastin - forming advanced glycation end products. Glycated collagen fibres lose their ability to regenerate, and the damage is irreversible. When having a course of Collagen Lift treatments, it is important to eat a healthy, balanced diet so the new fibres can lift, tighten and firm the skin.
Consistent Exercise
Along with hydration, moderate exercise also helps to stimulate the lymphatic drainage and the circulatory systems. This allows waste products to be removed properly, while passing nutrients and oxygen to the tissues that need it. A lack of exercise can cause stagnation, where waste products remain in the body and oxygen and nutrients are not distributed properly. This can impact the results achieved with the Collagen Lift treatment.
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