Cutis Medical Laser Clinics

The treatment: Imperium Deep Cleanse & Lift with Sonoblade 25 & RF Spheres

Knowing I’d be lying down in the Cutis clinic for 90 minutes, I was delighted to have bubbly Belinda as my therapist. Today, she was driving the highly technical Imperium Med 400 machine, used in the medical aesthetic field to treat various imperfections. Different handpieces and technologies deliver cleaning, repairing and nourishment to the skin, along with non-invasive lifting effects.

Cleansing is the first step in any facial. For this, Belinda used Imperium’s Sonoblade 25 handpiece. (See “The science”, below.)

Next, after applying cold gel, she got going with the RF Spheres handpiece. This uses bipolar radiofrequency to lift and tighten skin by generating endogenous heat, followed by deep muscle contraction and biostimulation to literally give the facial muscles a workout. It can also soften fine lines and wrinkles, tighten the jawline

(yes, please!), lift the brow, enhance cheekbones and minimise nasolabial folds.

Even I could see the glow as I left the salon, skin tauter, tighter and visibly lifted. Best of all, the collagen-stimulating effects of RF truly kick in two to four months after treatment. In anticipation, I’ve decided to start counting my birthdays backwards.

The science: Imperium uses diathermy – a high-frequency electric current that generates heat to stimulate collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid production. Its Sonoblade uses the elastic wave (low-frequency ultrasound 25kHz) to transmit a series of vibrations that deliver not only deep cleaning but also epidermabrasion. It also hydrates, stimulates skin cell turnover and gets rid of superficial dark spots.

The cost: From $150, depending on the areas treated

Verne Maree

#08-07 Pacific Plaza Medical Centre, 9 Scotts Road

6801 4000 | cutislaserclinics.com