Most stars undergo bodywork and paint before heading down the long route of red carpets (or whatever color they are) of the film awards galas that culminate with the Oscars. Choosing the right treatment and wisely planning when to do it prevents viral photos of swollen, red or unnatural faces in which the “what have you done!” They are anything but a compliment.
The wisest – Jennifer Aniston, Gwyneth Paltrow, Oprah Winfrey, Kim Kardashian or our own Nieves Álvarez, to name a few who have made their preferences public – opt for maintenance treatments such as Ultherapy or Thermage which, in some cases, have been doing more than one. decade.
They are made once or twice a year, they can be combined with each other and their common objective is to stimulate the own production of collagen and elastin with different methods. Neither of them leaves an aesthetic mark, something to keep in mind. They are long-term procedures in which the results are best appreciated 3 or 4 months later and that can be alternated or complemented with others with a more immediate and obvious effect, as long as some rules are followed.
“Days before an event in which you want to shine, you should not do anything invasive that causes inflammation or has the slightest risk of causing redness or a bruise that takes more than a week to go away,” warns Dr. Dèlia Vilà, from the Barcelona-based Regenera Clínic. Another good tip would be not to systematically bet on the latest – it is better to give yourself time to see and check your achievements without rushing – and trust in safe beauty investments that pay off all year round. And them? They share some treatments like those mentioned (Brad Pitt will one day confess) and lately they are committed to remodeling the facial oval, highlighting the chin.
They are high-intensity focused ultrasounds with an ultrasound machine, which allows you to work with maximum precision. “You have to look for where the superficial layer of the muscle is and that is where you have to shoot. You see at all times where you are applying the treatment instead of going blindly,” they explain from the clinic at the Dra. Beatriz Beltrán clinic. “It acts by producing controlled heat in the tissues to regenerate collagen and elastin at a deep level. It is perfect for those who do not want to prick themselves and are looking for more natural results that do not leave an aesthetic mark. It has a tightening effect and helps define the mandibular oval,” says the doctor.
Ultherapy, from Merz Aesthetics, is the only one approved as a non-surgical lifting by the US FDA, it has 150 patents and has already had around three million treatments performed. It is a Lunch Treatment, which allows you to return to the office without a trace and with a better face. “It is the wow treatment that all actresses want,” summarizes Dr. Irene Cruz, from the Benito Institute. It’s not pleasant, but it’s not painful either. It is done once a year and its effect is cumulative (the results are seen from the first session, but reach their maximum in the sixth month).
From €600 depending on area (full face approx. 3,000 euros). At doctorabeatrizbeltrán.com; Institutodebenito.com and centers throughout Spain. Mezaesthetics.es
Everyone talks about them as the future of regenerative medicine: “They are like emails that cells send to others transmitting information so that they start their regeneration process. It is the most powerful way that exists today to regenerate both healthy and damaged tissues,” explains Dr. Dèlia Vilà, head of Regenera Clinic. Treatment with exosomes seeks to repair and regenerate the skin through autologous material (your own blood). It is performed through a blood extraction that goes through a centrifugation process to obtain PRP (platelet-rich plasma). Afterwards, this plasma is processed again with M.C.T (Meta Cell Technology) technology to obtain an even more powerful material that is subsequently introduced into the skin.
“The results are gradual, but they achieve an unbeatable impact on the skin in the long term,” says Dr. Vilà. “Its benefits range from repairing skin damage (blemishes, acne…) to deep hydration, providing firmness, elasticity and uniformity to the face. In addition, this therapy reduces wrinkles and fine lines thanks to the stimulation of collagen production,” she summarizes.
Maintenance schedule: once or twice a year. Price per session 800 euros approx. At Regeneraclinic.com and centers throughout Spain.
It is the fourth generation of radiofrequency (the most powerful on the market, the brand claims), it has FDA approval to treat mobile eyelids and also gives good results on the body, especially on the knees, thighs and abdomen. In fact, they recommend it after pregnancies. “It compacts the tissue and the skin looks fuller and juicier,” says Dr. Beatriz Beltrán. Dr. Adriana Ribé proposes it as an alternative to blepharoplasty “in cases of mild sagging, not a hooded eyelid” and advises it without hesitation to maintain the results of the surgical intervention.
Dr. Jaime Tufet, a pioneer in the use of this device, has opened the first Thermage FLX clinic in Spain in Madrid and assures that it works wonderfully on the telltale knees, where it has “an obvious rejuvenating effect.” It may be somewhat painful, but it is bearable.
Facial treatment 2,500 euros approx. In centers throughout Spain.
Even if you pass the MOT all year round, it doesn’t hurt to get a tightening and revitalizing flash treatment to have the best possible face when the cameras focus. Natura Bissé has made the rituals it proposes famous in Hollywood. This year’s is the Instant-lift 3 D Collagen (Limited Edition), which includes a balancing cranial massage, massage techniques inspired by contouring to redefine the facial oval; the mask
Essential Shock Instant-Lift Mask, made with bamboo fibers, and a foot ritual that includes a relaxing massage with Gua Sha.
At the Majestic hotel majestichotelgroup.com and centers throughout Spain. Naturabissé.com
Mosaic Modeling Method is Maria Galland’s flagship treatment. A 100% manual protocol that repositions the features and nourishes and transforms the skin. The star of the treatment is its thermoactive mask: “It achieves progressive heating up to 42 degrees, like being on a terrace in the sun, and it has the effect of a radio frequency,” says Pilar Delgado, from the aesthetic institute that bears her name. After 60 years, the 3-Modelling Mask renews its formula and reduces its weight from 1 kg to 400 grams. After 15 minutes, it becomes a solid mask that enhances the penetration of the active ingredients while causing a great feeling of well-being. The skin looks impressive.
L’Exceptionnelle version of the treatment, 100 minutes, 150 euros. At pilar-delgado.com; spas and centers throughout Spain. Mariagalland.com
