Aesthetic Medicine
Dermatology

What is contour plastic? The method involves injection of special agents, fillers based on hyaluronic acid, which helps to restore lost volume of different facial parts, correct wrinkles and unevenesses. Hyaluronic acid based fillers are widely considered as the best solution to the mentioned problems. The effect lasts for 8-18 months.

What kind of problems are usually solved by contour plastic?

  • correction of facial contour
  • nasolacrimal groove (under the eyes)
  • correction of the cheekbone area
  • nonsurgical nose correction
  • correction of nasolabial folds
  • lip contour correction, volume augmentation
  • correction of marionette line (mouth corner drop)
  • correction of horizontal forehead wrinkles
  • correction of inter-bow wrinkles
  • correction of jaw area
  • correction of neck horizontal wrinkles
  • earlobe correction

 

after the intervention it is recommended to:

  • avoid sport activities, visiting sauna, solarium, swimming pool (for at least 7-10 days)
  • avoid using decorative cosmetics (1 day)
  • use sun protective cream
  • avoid contact with water (the same day)
  • avoid touching or rubbing the injected areas
  • avoid massages of relevant areas (for a month)

 

what are the contraindications?

  • skin diseases in stage of exacerbation
  • oncological diseases
  • chronic vascular diseases
  • blood coagulation disorder
  • pregnancy
  • lactation

What is botulinum toxin therapy?

Botulinum therapy is a non-surgical injection of botulinum type toxin A (botox) to correct facial contour and facial wrinkles. One may notice the effect of such injections starting from 2-10 days after the procedure. However, the maximal effect is achieved in 10-14 days. The procedure restores muscles ability to contract (for a period of 3-6 months).  

What kind of problems does botulinum toxin solve?

it is usually applied to correct:

  • inter-bow wrinkles
  • forehead horizontal wrinkles
  • “crow’s feet” – wrinkles around the eye
  • lateral wrinkles (by dropping the lateral part of bows)
  • marionette line (by dropping corners of the mouth)
  • wrinkles around the neck
  • perioral wrinkles (vertical wrinkles around the mouth specific to smokers)
  • chin irregularities
  • hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating) of palms, underarms, feet
  • chronic migraine
  • also, to elevate the tip of the nose

 

What are the contraindications?

  • skin diseases in stage of exacerbation
  • oncological diseases
  • chronic vascular diseases
  • blood coagulation disorder
  • mental diseases
  • diabetes mellitus: decompensated
  • pregnancy
  • lactation

 

How often can one apply to the method?

once in 3-6 months

Skin CO2 laser resurfacing treatment

What is skin CO2 laser resurfacing treatment about? It is a modern type of intervention, when high temperature, generated by CO2 laser, is used to resurface the skin.

What kind of problems are usually solved by CO2 laser resurfacing treatment?

  • uneven skin
  • hyperpigmentation lines
  • scars
  • undesirable formations
  • strains
  • fine wrinkles
  • non-surgical skin rejuvenation

 

after the procedure one should avoid:

  • avoid sport activities, visiting sauna, solarium, swimming pool (14 days)
  • use sun protective cream
  • avoid to apply other skin procedures, without having specialist permission

 

after the procedure following phenomena are temporarily possible:

  • redness
  • puffiness
  • dry skin
  • wounded surface

 

What are the contraindications?

  • pregnancy
  • lactation (breastfeeding)
  • epilepsy
  • chronic skin diseases (psoriasis, eczema) in stage of exacerbation
  • summer period (active insolation)

 

How often can one apply to the procedure?

Once in 3 months. Course should include 2-5 sessions (depending on the problem addressed).

RF MICRONEEDLING/LIFTING

RF micro-needling is a hardware intervention, with a radio wave effect on the skin. As the result, a new type of collagen is produced within the middle layers of the skin.

 

What kind of problems are usually addressed by RD needling?

  • enlarged pores
  • photoaging
  • fine wrinkles
  • oily skin
  • sagging skin
  • hanging (droopy) eyelids
  • acne marks (scars)
  • pigmentation

 

Contraindications

  • pregnancy
  • lactation
  • cardio-stimulators
  • oncology
  • skin diseases in state of exacerbation
  • epilepsy

 

After the procedure it is recommended:

  • to avoid UV rays of the sun (for 1 day)
  • avoid using decorative cosmetics (for 1 day)
  • wash with warm water

How often the procedure can be applied to?

Once a month. The course involves 3 sessions. The course can be repeated only twice a year.

LASER REJUVENATION M22 RESURFS

Fractional laser resurfacing results in renewal, in particular –  stimulation of collagen production, in layers of the skin. The intervention is atraumatic, and usually is performed under local anesthesia. The rehabilitation period is short.

 

What kind of problems are usually addressed by laser M22 Resurfe FX?

  • Photoaging
  • Hanging (droopy) eyelids
  • Deep wrinkles correction
  • Scars
  • Pigments
  • Stretchmarks
  • Enlarged pores

 

Contraindications

  • pregnancy
  • lactation
  • oncology
  • skin diseases in state of exacerbation

After the procedure it is recommended:

  • to avoid UV rays of the sun (for 1 day)
  • avoid using decorative cosmetics (for 1 day)
  • wash with warm water
  • use restorative ointments

How often the procedure can be applied to?

Once a month. The course includes 3 sessions.

IPL PHOTOTHERAPY

Due to high temperature intense light photo-pulses affect all layers of the skin. This has a potential to corrects the following problems:

  • rosacea/ dilated vessels
  • acne
  • acne marks (scars)
  • hyperpigmentation
  • moles (nevi)
  • enlarged pores
  • fine wrinkles

 

Contraindications

  • pregnancy
  • lactation
  • oncology
  • skin diseases in the state of exacerbation

 

After the procedure it is recommended:

  • to avoid UV rays of the sun (for 1 day)
  • avoid using decorative cosmetics (for 1 day)
  • wash with warm water
  • use restorative ointments

How often the procedure can be applied to

Once a month. The course involves 3 interventions.

In Helios skin non-surgical tightening is performed using APTOS and COG absorbable meso-threads. These mesothelium made threads coincide with the natural framework of skin making it possible to achieve desirable outlining of the face.

Indications:

  • Gravitational ptosis of soft tissues
  • Vertical and horizontal forehead wrinkles
  • Nasolabial folds
  • Dropping the corners of lips
  • Double chin
  • Nose correction
  • Upper eyelid correction
  • Pigments removal

 

Contraindications:

  • acute infectious diseases
  • oncological diseases
  • pregnancy
  • lactation (breastfeeding)
  • blood clotting problems
  • diabetes decompensated
  • predisposition to keloid scars
  • muscle disease in stage of exacerbation

The effect of intervention lasts for 1-2 years.

LIQUID THREADs are innovative injectable in aesthetic medicine. They help to restore skin elasticity, correct wrinkles, and achieve lifting effect. Liquid threads are sterile biogels containing Zn, hyaluronic acid, polylactic acid, calcium hydroxyapatite, polycaprolactone. The threads are used to address problems on the face, neck, and hands. All the substances, included in liquid threads, in one way or another contribute to the process of collagen and elastin production.  

What kind of problems are usually solved by usage of liquid threads?

            – fine and deep wrinkles

            – pigmentation

            – dry skin

            – sagging skin

 

contraindications:

  • allergic reactions
  • skin bacterial, viral diseases
  • skin diseases in stage of exacerbation
  • chronic heart, kidney, liver diseases

 

After the procedure it is recommended:

  • to avoid usage of detergents containing aggressive components (3 days)
  • avoid visiting pools, solarium, sauna (3 days)
  • use sunscreen lotions

How often the procedure can be applied to

The effect lasts up to 2 years. The course consists of 3-5 sessions, one in a month. Local anesthesia is applied. The effect of the intervention starts to be noticeable 14 days after the procedure.

What is biorevitalization?

Biorevitalization is a method, where  microinjections of special substances, based on hyaluronic acid, are applied. The procedure can be applied to any part of the face or body, including eyelids. However, most often it is applicable to address problems of face, neck, hands.

The overall procedure takes 40-60 minutes, and is done under local anesthesia

What kind of problems are usually addressed by biorevitalization?

  • dark circles under the eye
  • photoaging/ chronoaging
  • dehydrated/dry skin
  • wrinkles correction or prevention
  • preparation to plastic surgery /traumatized skin/, and stage of restoration

After the procedure it is recommended to:

  • avoid UV rays of the sun
  • avoid using decorative cosmetics ( for 2 days)
  • wash with warm water
  • use mild cleansing, moisturizing means
  • avoid sport activities, visiting sauna, solarium, swimming pool (for 3 days)

contraindications

  • individual intolerance of hyaluronic acid
  • skin diseases in stage of exacerbation
  • oncological diseases
  • pregnancy
  • lactation

How often the procedure can be applied to?

Once in 3-4 weeks. The course usually includes 2-5 visits. The effect lasts from 6 months to a year.

What is PLASMOLIFTING?

Plasmolifting is an injection of one’s own (autologous) blood plasma to stimulate the body’s secret regenerative resources. This method is considered to be one with the lowest risk, since undesirable outcomes like allergy, or other side effects – like probability of outside infection -are excluded. The method has no age or gender restrictions. Duration of the procedure is about 40-60 minutes. Interventions are usually performed under local anesthesia,  

What kind of problems does plasmolifting usually address?

  • hyperpigmentation
  • dry skin
  • acne, acne scars
  • hair loss
  • fine facial wrinkles
  • sagging skin
  • rehabilitation therapy / after plastic surgeries/
  • nail growth problem

Once the procedure is done, the consultation post-procedure is usually needed.

After the procedure it is recommended to:

  • avoid UV rays of the sun
  • avoid using decorative cosmetics ( for 2 days)
  • wash with warm water

contraindications:

  • skin diseases
  • oncological diseases
  • chronic vascular diseases
  • blood coagulation disorder
  • blood pressure problems
  • mental illnesses
  • diabetes
  • pregnancy
  • lactation

How often the procedure can be applied to?

Form every 7 days to 1 month. The course on average consists of 4-6 sessions.

What is MESOTHERAPY?

Mesotherapy is an injection procedure, which enriches skin layers with vitamins, antioxidants, and hyaluronic acid. The intervention is usually performed under local anesthesia and lasts about 40-60 minutes.

What kind of problems are usually addressed by mesotherapy?

  • hyperpigmentation
  • acne and acne scars
  • dark circles under the eye
  • dry skin
  • hair loss
  • rosacea
  • fine mimic wrinkles
  • enlarged pores
  • photoaging

After the procedure consultation is needed.

After the procedure it is recommended:

  • to avoid UV rays of the sun
  • to avoid using decorative cosmetics (for 2 days)
  • to wash with warm water

contraindications:

  • skin diseases in a stage of exacerbation
  • oncological diseases
  • pregnancy
  • lactation

How often the procedure can be applied to?

Frequency of application depends on the problem addressed. The course on average includes 4-6 visits.

What is DERMAPEN?

The method purposely irritates the skin, causing “damages’ in quite deep layers. This stimulates the synthesis of one’s own collagen.

The method is used to make skin smoother, as well as for the elasticity improvement. Duration of the procedure is about 60 minutes.

What kind of problems are usually addressed by dermapen?

  • fine wrinkles
  • wide pores
  • superficial or medium-depth scars
  • acne and acne scars
  • skin tightening
  • hair loss

After the procedure it is recommended:

  • to avoid UV rays of the sun
  • to avoid using decorative cosmetics (for 2 days)
  • to wash with warm water
  • use mild cleansing, moisturizing means

contraindications:

  • skin diseases in stage of exacerbation
  • oncological diseases
  • chronic vascular diseases
  • pregnancy
  • lactation

How often the procedure can be applied to?

Frequency of application 7-10 days apart.  The course includes 5-6 visits.

What is CARBOXYTHERAPY?

Carboxytherapy is one of the methods of mesotherapy. The idea of the procedure is to inject carbon dioxide under the skin (fine needles are used) for blood circulation improvement. The intervention also has an anti-inflammatory effect. Duration of the procedure is about 15-30 minutes.

What kind of problems are usually addressed by carboxytherapy?

  • regulation of excessive sebum (seborrhea)
  • acne and post-acne treatment
  • swelling reduce
  • restoration of damaged skin
  • dark circles in eye surrounding area/ fine lines
  • vascular asterisks (dilation of subcutaneous capillaries)

contraindications:

  • high blood pressure
  • kidney or liver dysfunction
  • inflammatory processes
  • pregnancy
  • lactation

Skin deep cleansing is an atraumatic intervention, which includes skin washing with special substances (optimally chosen depending on the skin type of patient), toning, superficial exfoliation/peeling, mechanical and ultrasonic cleansing of enlarged pores – comedones, milia. Facial masks are also applied depending on the skin type of the client ( soothing the skin, closing enlarged pores, etc)

Indications:

            – enlarged pores

            – comedones, milia

            – oily or dry skin

Contraindications:

  • skin problems in stage of exacerbation
  • sensitivity to the substances applied

Deep cleansing of the face can be done once a month, following the instructions of the specialist. After the procedure it is recommended to avoid using decorative cosmetics (for 1 day)

What is FACIAL CARE procedure about?

Facial care is a procedure including washing, toninning, and superficial exfoliation of the skin. Optimal, for the skin type, choices of facial masks and moisturizing creams are applied.

All the clients receive individual approach. Worldwide famous brands – French Sothys, Israeli Renew and Holy Land – products are used. Treatment process on average includes 4-6 stages. Duration of the procedure is 30-60 minutes.

Following care types are available:

– moisturizing

– degreasing

– bleaching

– anti-pigmentation

– anti-aging, rejuvenating

What is HYDRAFACIAL?

Hydrafacial is the latest skin hydration technology. Intervention involves mechanical skin exchange procedure – dermabrasion, while saturating skin with the liquid rich in vitamins. Next stage includes a moisturizing and soothing mask, placed under the ultrasound rays. This hydrates dehydrated skin.

What kind of problems hydrafacial addresses:

  • dry skin
  • photoaging
  • fine wrinkles
  • sagging skin

After the procedure it is recommended to:

  • avoid direct sunlight
  • use sunscreen lotion
  • wash with warm water

Contraindications:

  • skin diseases in stage of exacerbation

How often the procedure can be applied to?

With a frequency of 3-4 weeks, apart. The course includes 3-5 visits.

What is Peeling?

Peeling is removal of dead skin cells. It gives the skin freshness, elasticity and youth. The procedure aims to: prevent skin aging, correct age-related cosmetic defects.

What kind of problems are usually addressed by peeling?

            – acne and post acne: pits (atrophic, hypertrophic scars)

            -elasticity loss

            – fine wrinkles

            -hyperpigmentation spots

            -age related changes in skin

            -obesity

            -photoaging

after the procedure it is recommended to:

  • use sunscreen lotions
  • avoid sport activity, visiting sauna, solarium, swimming pool (2-7 days)
  • use restorative lotions
  • avoid using any other skin replacement mean, without professional approvalt

contraindications:

  • pregnancy
  • lactation
  • allergic irritations
  • oncologic diseases
  • inflammatory processes
  • chronic skin diseases (psoriasis, eczema) in the exacerbation phase
  • internal organs dysfunction

How often can the procedure be done?

Depends on the type of skin and peeling.

PIGMENTATION is often occurring problem, caused by following:

  • sun ultraviolet rays
  • hormonal disorder
  • internal diseases (anemia, liver diseases, etc)
  • incorrectly chosen cosmetological intervention
  • stress

As a result, the function of melanocytes within skin layers is disturbed. This leads to pigments, melanin production in larger volumes. According to dermatologists, more than 40% of people have this problem. Sunscreen protecting of the skin, starting from early an age seems to prevent the problem.

Also, hyperpigmentation often occurs during pregnancy or lactation. And as a result of inflammatory skin diseases (acne, rosacea, seborrhea, etc)

We offer all the methods approved by   modern medicine to get rid of pigmentation. This includes:

  • M22IPL/ResurFX
  • PICO laser intervention
  • mesotherapy
  • anti-pigmentation care
  • CO2 laser intervention
  • RF radio wave intervention
  • peeling

What is Acne?

Acne is a chronic skin disorder, caused by sebaceous glands and propionibacterium. Acnes (papules, pustules, warts) usually appear during puberty period age, when transformations in the hormonal system lead to hypersecretion of sebaceous glands. As a result, sebaceous glands become clogged, which creates a favorable environment for bacterial reproduction.

What kinds of treatment are offered?

One should keep in mind that for acne treatment a systematic approach is required. This includes:

  • dermatologist consultation and treatment
  • carboxytherapy (if acne is in its active stage of exacerbation)
  • phototherapy M22/IPL
  • ultrasound cleansing
  • deep skin cleansing
  • peeling
  • mesotherapy
  • plasma therapy
  • RF microneedling

What is TRICHOLOGY?

Trichology is a section of dermatology which deals with scalp and hair diagnosis. The diagnosis is made using a trichoscope ( one of latest achievements in the field). This allows for a high degree of precision in examination of causes leading to disorders in hair growth and scalp.

What kind of problems does trichology address?

            -hair loss

            – head inflammation (oil, redness)

            -dandruff

            – lack of hair nutrition ( may be manifested in brittle, dull, branching hair)

Solutions offered:

  • dermatologist consultation and treatment
  • trichoscopic test
  • mesotherapy
  • plasma therapy
  • peeling

In Helios dermatoscopic  test and diagnosis are available for any kind of unknown skin formations. Dermatoscopic  tests are not invasive. They use the German Delta 30 device, which allows diagnosing malignant and benign formations. All the methods available in modern medicine to remove undesirable formations, are currently available in Helios too.

  • cryodestruction
  • removal using radio-waves
  • electrocoagulation
  • CO2 laser removal
  • surgery

When is a dermatoscopic  test recommended?

  • When one has numerous moles
  • Any kind of changes are noticed in formation: size, colour, structure. Also when thickening, inflammation, layering are noticed
  • a relative is diagnosed with malignant formation
  • in the case of damaged or bleeding mole
  • new fast growing formation is noticed

M22 ND-YAG correction

  • couperosis
  • widened blood vessels in the face
  • widened leg vessels and veins
  • hemangioma

Neodioma is a laser, which enables coagulation of vessels and veins under the high temperature provided. As a result visible widened vessels are corrected.

contraindications:

  • pregnancy
  • lactation
  • oncologic diseases
  • skin diseases in stage of exacerbation
  • blood clot disorder

After the procedure it is recommended:

  • to avoid sun UV rates (for a day)
  • avoid using decorative cosmetics (1 day)
  • flush with warm water
  • use restorative ointments

How often can the procedure be applied?

1 to 3 visits. Doctor’s instruction is needed.

How does laser removal of tattoos work?

Laser radiation selectively affects the tattoo’s dye and destroys microscopic pigments found in the epidermal or dermal layers of the skin.

Intervention uses modern lasers of two different types:

  • M22
  • Pico Laser

Number of necessary visits depend on tattoo area, density, depth, as well as quality of pigments used.

contraindications:

  • skin diseases
  • oncology
  • epilepsy
  • sunburn
  • pregnancy
  • lactation

After the procedure it is recommended to:

  • avoid direct sun rays (7 days)
  • avoid water ingress on intervened skin are (1 day)
  • do not artificially remove wounds

How often can the procedure be applied?

With a break of 3-4 weeks. The course includes about 4-10 visits.

Scar removal

 The scars may be divided into following groups:

  • atrophic
  • hypertrophic
  • normotrophic
  • pathologic (keloid)

Scars are caused by:

  • skin laser CO2 resurfacing
  • RF microneedling
  • peeling

Steroid injection

What is PLEXR?

  • removal of formations from eye surrounding area (fat formation, csantelaama, milium, etc)
  • removal of extra area in eyelids (non-surgical blepharoplasty)
  • post acne treatment
  • elimination of freckles and eye zone surrounding pigmentation
  • lifting and elimination of age fine wrinkles

After the procedure it is recommended to use sunscreen creams and recovering lotions.

contraindications:

  • pregnancy
  • lactation
  • skin diseases in stage of exacerbation
  • chronic diseases

What is hardware body modeling?

Helios medical center offers both: manual and hardware methods for slimming. If you want to have a beautiful body with no excesses, then these methods are for you.

 

What kind of problems hardware body modeling addresses?

  • overweight
  • cellulite
  • predisposition to hanging abdominal wall (hanging belly)
  • recovery of skin elasticity after pregnancy
  • elimination of fat layers

After the procedure it is recommended to:

  • live a healthy life
  • use healthy food

contraindications:

  • oncologic diseases
  • chronic vascular diseases
  • skin sensitivity/ inflammation
  • pregnancy
  • lactation

How often can the procedure be applied?

Frequency 3-4 times a week. Course includes 10 visits.

What is Lipolytic injection?

Lipolysis are fat (“lipo”) breaking (“lysis”) substances that are injected into layers of subcutaneous fat.

What kind of problems are addressed by lipolysis injection:

  • emphasis of facial oval
  • double chin correction
  • reduction of the fat layer
  • body contours refinement
  • hip zone correction
  • local fat accumulation correction
  • excess fat in the back

After the procedure it is recommended to:

  • avoid sun UV rates (for a day)
  • perform massages prescribed by specialist
  • use more water (first 3 days)
  • avoid alcohol consumption (first 3 days)

Contraindications:

  • skin diseases in stage of exacerbation
  • oncology
  • liver or kidney dysfunction
  • blood clot disorder
  • diabetes mellitus
  • pregnancy
  • lactation

How often can the procedure be applied?

Frequency 15 days to one month. Number of sessions within the course is decided individually.

Aesthetic Gynecology

Intimate area skin rejuvenation and pigmentation elimination, Israeli Alma Soprano Pixel CO2 (FemiLift)

  • fast
  • painless
  • causing no allergic reactions
  • with local anesthetic

Facilitates skin:

  • higher elasticity
  • tonus improvement
  • tissue rejuvenation
  • disappeared or subtler pigmentation

Free consultation is given.

Duration of procedure 30 minutes.

Number of visits needed depends on the client’s personal particularities.

Laser generated energy facilitates:

  • collagen synthesis
  • local blood circulation improvement

As a result one gets:

  • rejuvenation of vaginal mucosa
  • narrowed vagina
  • vaginal tonus improvement
  • vaginal hydration improvement
  • recovery of trauma caused vaginal problems
  • stress incontinence prevention or improvement
  • higher local immunity
  • better sexual sensitivity

Free consultation is given.

Duration of procedure 30 minutes.

Number of visits 3-4X, in between sessions 1 month break is needed.

Creates no impediments for the natural course of sexual life.

What is laser hair removal?

Diode laser hair removal currently is considered to be the most effective hair removal, of all the methods officially approved. Besides removing undesirable hair it also improves skin quality. The equipment used in Helios Medical Center has FDA certification, which assures: it’s reliable and safe.

Why is the diode laser hair removal method the most effective one?

Because it has:

  • maximum wave depth (810 nm)
  • directly affects the blood vessels, from where hair roots were removed.
  • affects the baldg zone (stem cells), which stimulates hair growth

Following devices are available:

  • Lightsheer Desire Lumenis /Israel/
  • Lightsheer ET Lumenis /Israel/
  • PRIMELASE Cocoon Medical /Israel/
  • SOPRANO XL ALMA Lasers /Israel/

Preparation to the procedure:

  • shave the hair
  • before the procedure avoid using any kind of cosmetic creams
  • avoid using scrub (a week before and after)

After the procedure it is recommended to:

  • avoid direct sunlight
  • avoid using decorative cosmetics (1 day)

Contraindications:

  • skin diseases in stage of exacerbation
  • oncological diseases
  • epilepsy
  • pregnancy
  • lactation

How often can the procedure be applied?

With a frequency of 30-40 days apart. The course includes 8-16 visits.

What is electroepilation?

Electroepilation, also known as needle hair removal, is the most effective type of hair removal, when heir is: thin, light coloured or discolored. In Helios we use the newest British STEREX disposable Teflon-covered needles. Advantages:  exclusion of pain syndrome, allergic reaction, scars or burns. Local analgesia may be applied, depending on client personal preferences.

After the procedure it is recommended to:

  • avoid direct sunlight
  • avoid using decorative cosmetics (1 day)
  • use sunscreen
  • avoid contact with water (1 day)

Contraindications:

  • skin diseases in a stage of exacerbation

How often can the procedure be applied?

Depends on individual characteristics of the client.