Don’t bother the neighbourhood with your sweat

All of us sweat. It is a natural phenomenon by which the body removes harmful substances from the body, regulates temperature or reacts to stress. Even if we feel that we are not sweating, normally at least half a litre of sweat evaporates from the body per day. In summer, we naturally sweat much more than in winter due to the ambient heat, and we sweat up to 1.8 litres of water in the heat of exertion or sport. However, some of us are troubled by excessive sweating all the time. Maps on clothes in the armpits, sweaty palms or feet are not pleasant not only for us, but also for our surroundings. Sweat itself has no odour, contains 99% water and up to 250 different other substances – salt, potassium, urea, fatty acids… It only starts to smell unpleasant after the sweat has been broken down by the bacteria we have on our skin. Being in the presence of a smelly person is not pleasant for anyone. “With excessive sweating, hyperhidrosis, we always look for an internal cause. We have to rule out diabetes, thyroid disease, sweating accompanying menopause, or a neurological disease,” says Alexandra Novotná, MD, PhD, owner of the Esthetic Clinic, and adds: “However, there are also individuals who sweat without an internal cause being identified. Such sweating is incredibly bothersome and reduces the quality of life of the person concerned. Excessive sweating in the armpits, on the palms of the hands or on the soles of the feet, which is not due to any other internal disease, affects approximately 2.8% of the population. Today we can help these people without surgery, by injecting botulinum toxin.”

Botox against sweating A very dilute solution of botulinum toxin type A is used to treat excessive sweating, a small amount of which is injected into the skin of the affected area at a rate of approximately one puncture per 1 square cm. The principle of action of botulinum toxin is to prevent the transmission of nerve fibre impulses to the sweat glands. “The procedure is almost painless, with a maximum of 400 units of botulinum toxin injected into approximately 20 punctures in each armpit. The injections are superficial and heal within a few hours. It takes about half an hour and I do not recommend using antiperspirant or deodorant for 24 hours after the procedure, it is a good idea to cover the armpits only with baby powder. The effect of the therapy starts to develop within 3 days after the application. The duration of the effect is individual, from 3 months to 1 year, on average 6 – 9 months. There is no need to worry about starting to sweat more elsewhere on the body.” explains MUDr. Novotná Sweat secretion can thus be reduced to 10% of the original sweating, which has been proven by objective examination methods. However, botulinum toxin treatment does not rid a person of hyperhidrosis forever; the symptoms gradually reappear. The need for repeated application is individual and varies between 8 to 12 months or longer.

Will it hurt me? The soreness of the procedure varies considerably according to the site of application. For example, application in the armpits or on the palms of the hands is easy, without the need for anaesthesia. In contrast, application to the feet is very painful and is usually performed in analgosedation (controlled sleep). Discuss your expectations openly with your doctor at your first consultation. Your doctor should ask you about your medical history and your current state of health. In the case of severe hyperhidrosis, he may also send you for a complete internal examination, which can reveal the medical problems that cause excessive sweating. The sites where the botulinum toxin will be injected will be determined by the doctor using an iodine-starch test. Count on the fact that after this test, the treated areas may be mechanically stained blue for several days. “The procedure is performed on an outpatient basis and the client can go home immediately afterwards. If the treatment was performed on the head, he should not bend or lie down for 4 hours. In the case of treatment of the palms, he should not wear anything heavy, drive, or otherwise strain the palms for the next few hours. The treated areas should not be touched for at least 24 hours, after which they can be gently washed. However, this procedure does not require any special restrictions,” adds Dr. Novotná. So excessive sweating has a solution. You no longer have to leave an odour trail behind you wherever you go. Just consult the experts and serious life can become more fragrant.

AUTHOR: clinic Esthetic

Silicone breasts men like. Umelá krása ich už neodrádza

According to the latest STEM/MARK survey, nine out of ten men admit to looking at women’s cleavage in public. Men are attracted to charming breasts, which is why women want them to be as perfect as possible. Just what are those “perfect breasts”? There is probably no woman who is absolutely satisfied with her breasts. The one with small breasts wants big breasts, and the one with big breasts wants small breasts.

Moreover, even men’s tastes vary from the size of cherries to melons. Some even claim that they like small breasts or that they don’t care about the size of a woman’s breasts. But what if men just lie to women with small breasts, just like women lie to men about the size of their bodies? After all, the fact that men prefer plump cleavage is also confirmed by the aforementioned STEM / MARK survey, in which 53 percent of 500 men said they would like a larger bust in their partner.

Probably everyone, women and men alike, can at least agree that the most beautiful breasts are firm. However, time and also gravity are inexorable against the firmness of the bust. Women, in short, are under pressure. Constant measuring leads to complexes, which is the main reason they end up coming to see a plastic surgeon. “The absolute majority of ladies are brought to us by the desire to strengthen their self-confidence and increase their own attractiveness,” confirms MUDr. Alexandra Rozborilová, PhD.

“Women’s breasts have always been a symbol of beauty and femininity. Therefore, it is not surprising that their size greatly affects the psyche of a woman in the event that, in her opinion, or in the opinion of those around her, a certain deviation occurs. At the same time, the breast is one of the most important sexual and erogenous parts of the female body,” adds Dr Rozborilová.

In the UK, a recent survey asked thousands of young ladies whether they would prefer bigger breasts or a higher IQ. Almost half of the respondents would prefer larger breasts. It is logical in a way, since reproduction is the main mission that nature has given to women. To accomplish this goal, breast pumps are definitely a more practical aid than even the sharpest judgment.

Silicone breasts are slowly becoming a normal part of our lives in an age where we all crave beauty. Perhaps it’s only a matter of time before surgically altered firm breasts are as commonplace for every woman as eyelash highlights or shaved legs are today.

Aesthetic surgery has more and more fans. While fifteen years ago most people rejected breast augmentation, today the opposite is true. Among the men surveyed, 80 percent agreed with silicones. The number of conservative men who like purely natural breasts is rapidly decreasing. Only 20 per cent of respondents were strongly opposed to plastic surgery on their partner.

The survey revealed a surprising finding: far from being a negligible handful, the number of men who prefer to have their breasts altered by a plastic surgeon is now a full one-third. The other third are comfortable with both natural and silicone breasts, and only one-third of respondents prefer natural.

AUTHOR: clinic Esthetic

A thorny problem

Freckles are a serious psychological problem for someone, for another they are an advantage that gives him a sense of uniqueness. Actresses Táňa Pauhofová or Vica Kerekeš are beautiful and do not hide their freckles in any way. However, there are many people in internet discussion forums who literally hate their freckles and want to get rid of them at any cost. “I hate summer, the sun always brings out freckles on my face and I look like Pipi…,” writes an anonymous person.

Cosmetic problem or health risk? Freckles are medically a genetic disorder. They mainly affect people with lighter skin and light eyes, with red or brownish-red hair. They appear most often on the face, décolletage and back. These are unevenly demarcated patches that are formed by a cluster of pigment, called. melanin. A freckle is not a mole that could cause serious health risks, it is just a harmless buildup of pigment in the lower part of the skin. “As a problem, freckles are defined mainly from a cosmetic point of view. If we consider perfectly smooth, alabaster flawless skin to be perfection, freckles are a kind of imperfection on the skin. But in the same breath it must be said that absolute beauty and facial symmetry are relative indicators of what is or is not beautiful in a woman. In my opinion, if she’s really a red-headed, freckle-faced kind of girl, it’s much more important for her to get through puberty and search for herself until she discovers her own style. However, many clients insist on freckle removal even after the consultation that precedes any skin procedure,” explains MUDr. Alexandra Novotná, PhD. owner of the Bratislava Clinic Esthetic.

How to remove them The least invasive and simplest method is microdermabrasion. It is actually a mechanical peeling, in which the top layer of the skin is sanded with a diamond grinder. By abrading the top layer of the skin, the epidermis, the freckles will fade. However, it should be noted that this is also the least effective method. Chemical peeling is a method that must be used several times in succession for its effect to be satisfactory. However, the use of fruit acids and their mutations (beta-hydroxy acids, lipohydroxy acids and others) carries the risk of minor damage and subsequent healing of the skin. In the past, medium-depth phenolic peeling was a very effective method of removing freckles. However, it is not used nowadays due to the fact that it is toxic and not only the client but also the dermatologist has been exposed to its toxic effects on the kidneys and heart. “However, this method is not too forgotten elsewhere in the world and it happens that it is asked for by clients from abroad who have had a good experience with it. However, the risk far outweighs the resulting benefit. The most effective method is currently the use of polychromatic light (IPL or Intense Puls Light, i.e. pulsed light), which as if “picks up” melanocytes in the skin, while not damaging the surrounding skin at all,” says MUDr. Novotna. The use of IPL light is a procedure that absolutely does not disable a person from everyday life. Everything that happens is happening inside the skin, not on the skin. It leaves no scabs, no burns. The freckles turn red after the procedure and then darken even more. They are shed by peeling and absorption and eventually lost. This is an outpatient procedure that is comfortable for the patient. So if one is making a decision based on speed and minimal side effects, pulsed light is definitely the leader. The procedure is usually divided into several sessions to eliminate the risk of skin inflammation to a minimum. During the first sessions, the darkest and largest freckles are removed and then the skin is only refined.

Goodbye forever? The skin will remain freckle-free after the procedure, but only until we expose it to the sun again. “Melanocytes remain active in the skin, so I recommend using sunscreens with a high SPF to prevent freckles from reappearing. Moreover, people with freckles usually have very pale skin and do not belong in the sun at all. There is an increased risk of various, even precancerous (pre-cancerous) changes in the skin,” warns MUDr. Novotná

So if you really don’t like your freckles and want to prevent them, use a sunscreen during the summer. If they still appear and you want to get rid of them, wait until autumn when the sunlight is less intense. The sun does not favour skin treatments and could cause problems in the treated areas.

AUTHOR: clinic Esthetic

American bestseller Clarisonic

PRESS RELEASE, 27. April 2014

The Clarisonic Skin Cleansing System, which has been the life of America for several months, is finally available in Slovakia.

Clarisonic Skin Cleansing System is manufactured by Pacific Bioscience Labs, which recently became part of the world-renowned cosmetics giant L’Oréal. As an expert guarantor for the presentation of this device in Slovakia, the company has chosen an expert in aesthetic medicine and skin care, dermatologist MUDr. Alexandra Novotná, PhD, owner of the Clinic Esthetic.

“Our clinic is sought after by clients who have long-standing dermatological and acne problems, as we achieve very good results in its treatment. One of the reasons for this is that we have state-of-the-art equipment and methods at our disposal to help them. I am glad that we are the first in Slovakia to be able to offer our clients something more, this unique device for skin cleansing,” says MUDr. Novotna.

Clarisonic Skin Cleansing System is a series of skin cleansing devices. They come in several categories, with the Clarisonic PRO category being exclusively for use in the hands of professional skin care professionals in clinics and dermatology centres. “The basis of nice skin is its regular and high-quality cleansing. However, it is not always possible to cleanse the skin perfectly at home so as to remove impurities from even the deepest pores without irritating the skin. Therefore, it should be a matter of course that we have our skin professionally cleansed by experts several times a year,” explains MUDr. Novotná, PhD.

The figure shows the difference in the quality of skin cleansing with the Clarisonic device and conventional home cleansing.

The device was developed by a team of engineers and scientists in Seattle, Washington. It combines patented technology with revolutionary vision to bring a new approach to skin care. What makes the Clarisonic device unique is its sonic micro-massage technology. With 300 micro movements per second, the sonic brush cleanses the skin up to six times better than conventional cleansing by hand or with a cotton pad. After using the device, the skin is perfectly clean and, thanks to the action of the fine hairs in the brush, fresh and smooth without any irritation or dryness. The device can also be used on areas outside the face, on areas where there is thickened skin – elbows, knees, shoulders, thighs, etc.

The result of the Clarisonic PRO treatment is:

  • softer skin
  • in-depth dirt removal
  • less visible pores
  • no dry and reddened areas
  • better absorption of skin products

The use of the Clarisonic PRO is absolutely safe, it does not damage the elasticity of the skin, does not cause excessive sebum production, and does not irritate the skin.

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