Dr. Mercedes @ Westchase
Contact: Dr. Mercedes Montealegre, MD
12171 W. Linebaugh Ave., Tampa, FL 33626
Phone: 813-855-5455
Fax: 813-855-5255
Email: drmercedes@verizon.net
Website: www.mercedesmd.com
Day spas and aesthetic clinics in Tampa have received an increase in demand for cosmetic enhancement treatments over the last 5 years. According to one clinic, appointments for SmartLipo have been booked for the next 3 months starting this October. According to recent surveys, the increased demand for anti aging and weight loss procedures is a combination of people's higher consciousness with better health, combined with the “celebrity syndrome” in high value is given to beauty and being skinny.
Weight loss treatments from clinics and spas have evolved from being surgical procedures to non-surgical ones. This aspect of cosmetic enhancement is the main reason why more and more people are encouraged to try it out. Tampa cosmetic clinics are now banking on new anti aging and weight loss procedures and equipment to cater to the growing needs of their clients. SmartLipo is one technology many clinics are now using to help patients lose weight safely in a short matter of time.
SmartLipo is an FDA approved weight loss procedure that deviates from the invasive characteristic of traditional liposuction. SmartLipo only requires local anesthetic for the procedure. But its key feature is its use of laser to heat and melt away fat cells from the body. The laser helps lessen or prevent bruising and internal bleeding that is usually experienced in old-school lipo treatments. After the fat is melted, a small incision is made on the specified part of the body so a thin tube can be inserted to suck out the liquified fat. This process may be done more than once, depending on hoe many areas you'd like to be enhanced. Tampa cosmetic clinics highly recommend this treatment for weight loss.
Mesotherapy is another weight loss treatment recommended by cosmetic surgeons in Tampa. It has been around since 1952, pioneered by Dr. Michel Pistor of France. It is actually very popular in UK and Europe. The treatment uses microinjections of conventional or homeopathic vitamins, minerals, and amino acids inserted into the mesoderm (middle layer of the skin) to get rid of adipose fat cells, reducing weight and cellulite in common problem areas of the body. It has been proven as a safe and effective means for weight loss and cellulite reduction.
Anti aging treatments have also started its good run about three years ago since the emergence of non-surgical procedures. The median age of Tampa residents is 52.7 years old, and a good number of this part of the population have considered or underwent some cosmetic enhancement once or twice in the past few years. Botox is one of the most popular requests among Tampa clients because it is inexpensive and has no downtime. You can even get the injection during your lunch break and be back in time to get back to work after. Microdermabrasion is also a popular choice for anti aging among clients because results are immediately evident after the treatment. This treatment involves scrubbing the topmost layer of the face with a wand and then the dead skin is washed away after. This treatment instantly rejuvenates the skin, making it appear fresh and younger-looking.
Another new anti aging procedure is oxygen treatment. This anti-aging treatment uses oxygen to rejuvenate skin and revive its luster and elasticity. Most cosmetic clinics in Tampa offer this service to clients because it is relatively inexpensive and has little or no downtime. Pure oxygen molecules, along with vital vitamins, minerals, and amino acids are propelled into the skin through a special equipment. The re-introduction of oxygen to the skin instantly rejuvenates the cells and brings back its natural luster.
There are countless options for effective weight loss and anti aging. Schedule an appointment with your Tampa cosmetic clinic soon.
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