Accent treatments are available in Gauteng at the Morningside, Parkhurst, Rosebank, Bedfordview, Fourways, West Rand, Irene, and Brooklyn clinics, as well as in the Western Cape at Cape Quarter, Claremont, Constantia, Century City, Stellenbosch, Paarl and Willowbridge clinics, and Kwa-Zulu Natal at the Ballito, Durban and Umhlanga clinics.
Accent Dual-layer RF Thermotherapy stimulates the production of new collagen and improves skin surface texture. Treatments with the Accent system are quick and do not require anesthesia or a prolonged recovery time. Patients can resume their normal activities immediately. Best of all, Dual-layer RF Thermotherapy provides steady improvement with excellent, long-term skin tightening results.
The Accent by Alma has FDA clearance for the non-invasive treatment of wrinkles and rhytids in April 2007.
Accent is a truly amazing combination as it non invasively treats subcutaneous fat from the double chin and jowls. A major benefit of Accent is that there are no downsides or risks as compared to other fat reducing modalities such as Laser lipolysis or traditional liposuction.
Benefits of Accent pre procedure: no pain medication, no topical anaesthesia, , no surgery, no injection of a tumescent medium, all of which are a significant risk for the patient. This is a truly walk in, walk out procedure.
Benefits of Accent post procedure: no pain medication necessary, no bruising , no swelling, no recovery, no activity restrictions, no compression garments and no downtime. In fact, most patients aliken it to a hot stone massage.
Given the choice, most people would rather choose a non invasive procedure like Accent to improve their unwanted fat than choose invasive procedures like traditional liposuction and laser lipolysis, which are invasive procedures with post operative side effects and downtime.
Liposuction is the most commonly used technique for fat reduction; however, it is associated with severe risks such as embolism, nerve compression, skin necrosis, problems with anaesthesia, infection and seroma.
Furthermore the success of liposuction and laser lipolysis is highly dependent on the skills and experience of the surgeon, therefore results can vary considerably. Hence, there is need for safer, non-invasive technologies such as Accent to achieve fat reduction and improve the facial silhouette.
During the procedure, your specialist will use a hand piece to apply the radiofrequency energy, moving the wand in a circular motion over the surface of your skin. The dual-layer technique allows the Bipolar module to treat the surface layers of the skin, while the Unipolar module treats the under layers for deep, effective dermal treatment. Both modules stimulate the skin to produce more collagen, improving the skin's overall tone and firmness. The Unipolar module uses alternating electromagnetic fields to produce friction in the deeper layers of the skin, resulting in effective contouring of the treatment areas.
At the same time, the unit's built-in cooler minimizes the sensation of heat you'll experience during the treatment. Most procedures take about 30 to 60 minutes to complete, based upon the size of the area and the amount of cellulite being treated.
The local heating causes an immediate contraction of the collagen fibers and at the same time increases the metabolism of the fibroblasts thereby accelerating the production of new Collagen and Elastin fibers which strengthens the dermis and improves the appearance of cellulite.
Accent is an excellent treatment option for most individuals who are looking for a non-invasive treatment for ageing skin or minimal to extreme levels of cellulite which is noticeably improved in only 8 to 12 treatment sessions two weeks apart.
The Dual-layer Thermotherapy Accent procedure can be used anywhere on the body to treat sagging, wrinkled skin and cellulite. Many individuals use the technique to tighten the crepe-like skin that often developed on the upper arms, abdomen, face, and neck during the aging process, as well as to firm skin irregularities that occur after surgery, traditional liposuction, laser lipolysis or following pregnancy.
In addition, on the body Accent treats cellulite and resistant fat such as:
- Love Handles
- Tummy Rolls
- Buttocks
- Saddle bags
- Bra Bulges
- Crepey skin especially on the upper arms
The results of the Accent procedure are immediately evident, as the skin structures respond and visibly tighten. As your skin develops new collagen, you can expect your results to continue to improve, and your skin to appear firmer and smoother. Cm reduction is also visible after this treatment as well as improved appearance of cellulite.
Accent can be combined with Lipodissolve injections, Carboxytherapy and Cryolipo Fat Freezing for improvement of cellulite, resistant fat pockets, and ultimately will help improve the texture of sagging skin on the body
On the body, a series of 8 to 12 treatments every second week are needed to improve resistant fat and cellulite.
Yes, Accent treatments are safe and recovery time is minimal. Most patients aliken the treatment itself to a warm stone massage. There may be some slight redness in the treatment area immediately following treatment, which generally dissipates within an hour or two of the procedure. Patients can return to their normal activities immediately following Accent XL treatment.
Yes, Accent safely treats all skin types without pain or down-time.
At Body Renewal we have a large number of lasers and devices available for body shaping and our doctors are able to choose the best device to suit your requirements. Our doctors specialise in body shaping treatments and will be able to advise you on what is best for your problem.
The Accent can be done as a stand alone treatment but for superior results, a combination package is recommended as treatments are packaged together for optimum results.
