fat reduction
As we age, our skin goes through various changes, and it’s important to adapt our skincare routine to address these concerns. At Temple Skincare & Spa, we understand the unique needs of mature skin and offer a range of effective anti-ageing treatments that will help you reveal your radiance.
In this article, we will explore the best anti-ageing treatments for mature skin, focusing on providing you with valuable tips and ideas to help you achieve youthful and glowing skin.
1. Understanding Mature Skin:
Before diving into the best anti-ageing treatments, it’s crucial to understand the characteristics of mature skin. As we age, our skin naturally loses elasticity, becomes drier, and may develop fine lines and wrinkles. Additionally, factors such as sun damage, lifestyle choices, and genetics can further contribute to these signs of ageing. By understanding your skin’s specific needs, you can choose the most suitable treatments to address your concerns effectively.
Read about collagen breakdown and stimulation here.
Needing some advice? Our Temple Team are highly-trained specialists whose passion is seeing skin transformations from clients. Our Laura said it best, “Results are my life! I just love the excitement my client has when I unveil their results. My passion for my clients is to achieve their well-deserved goals and this is why I set my goals so high so that I can achieve higher outcomes than expected for them.”
We take time to understand each client and their unique skins, and take great care in personalising a treatment plan that will actually give them the results they want. Integrity on our word, our expertise, is part of the core values that we deeply treasure and live by every day. Mature clients may feel that they have to give up on ageing skin after trying and being disappointed with OTC skincare, not knowing that with a little guidance and TLC from our Team, youthful and radiant, healthy skin is totally possible!
2. Skin Tightening and Face Lifting:
One of the most sought-after anti-ageing treatments for mature skin is skin tightening and face lifting. At Temple Skincare & Spa, we offer advanced technologies such as radiofrequency and ultrasound that stimulate collagen production, resulting in firmer and more youthful-looking skin. These non-invasive treatments are safe and effective, providing visible results without the need for surgery.
HIFU Lifting is one of the most favoured procedures available at Temple. It offers the closest technology available to a true surgical facelift without actually surgery. There is no damage to the skin’s surface and for many, it is the best alternative to needles and surgery. Results are amazing from achieved naturally.
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The Divine Pro Facial is also among the most-sought after treatments at Temple. With it’s multifaceted technologies, the minimal downtime and painless procedure significantly reduces wrinkles, firms and tightens the skin and works wonders in preventing further skin ageing and deterioration.
3. Wrinkle Reduction:
Wrinkles are a common concern for mature skin, and there are several treatments available to reduce their appearance. Our Temple Team of experts can recommend treatments such as microdermabrasion, chemical peels, and laser resurfacing to help smooth out fine lines and wrinkles. These treatments work by removing dead skin cells, stimulating collagen production, and promoting skin renewal, resulting in a more youthful complexion.
Book a Specialist Consultation for a comprehensive Skin Analysis and Treatment Plan.
4. Treating Acne, Scarring, and Sun Damage:
Even mature skin can be prone to acne, scarring, and sun damage. At Temple, we offer targeted treatments such as IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) therapy, micro-needling, and chemical peels to address these concerns. IPL therapy targets pigmentation and sun damage, while micro-needling stimulates collagen production to improve the appearance of acne scars. Chemical peels exfoliate the skin, revealing a smoother and more even complexion.
Learn more about our Laser Treatments for Skin Rejuvenation here.
Acne is not an easy thing to deal with when older. After all, we already left that behind in puberty! However, there’s no need to stress, we go through the same experience from time to time. There are a variety of treatment options available at Temple, including one that will suit your skin.
5. Stubborn Fat Reduction:
Stubborn pockets of fat can be a concern for many individuals, even with a healthy lifestyle. Many of our clients love the results of our non-surgical fat reduction treatments such as CoolSculpting® and radiofrequency body contouring. These treatments target specific areas of the body, helping to eliminate stubborn fat cells and achieve a more sculpted and toned appearance.
Learn more about our body shaping programme.
We only have love and support for anyone who wants to take control of their own body for their own happiness and confidence.
6. Luxurious Spa Rituals:
In addition to advanced medi-spa treatments, we understand the importance of relaxation and self-care. Our luxurious spa rituals are designed to pamper and rejuvenate your mind, body, and spirit. From our famous Temple facials to organic body scrubs and various types of massages, our team of experts will provide you with an unforgettable spa experience that will leave you feeling refreshed and renewed.
The Temple Team is dedicated to helping you achieve your best skin and body yet. Our range of anti-aging treatments for mature skin, combined with our luxurious spa rituals, will leave you feeling rejuvenated and confident. Whether you’re looking to tighten and lift your skin, reduce wrinkles, treat acne and sun damage, or simply indulge in a pampering spa experience, our knowledgeable and friendly team is here to guide you every step of the way. Visit Temple Skincare & Spa and let us exceed your expectations, revealing your radiance and helping you embrace the beauty of aging gracefully.
Want to know how to lose pockets of fat without exercising? It can be done, even if you have excess baby weight. Find out the shortcut to a sleeker figure via Fat Freezing technology.
After a pregnancy or, if you are sporting a ‘tribute to the good times’ around your middle, you may be wondering how to lose pockets of fat without exercising. Especially without cutting back your diet so severely that you put your health in danger. Our busy lives may not allow us time at the gym, either. Or, you may notice that even with a healthy and active lifestyle, there are still pockets of stubborn fat that just won’t go away.
You may be surprised to hear there’s something you can do about excess weight, and that it doesn’t involve hours in the gym. Plus, it is a proven safe, non-surgical, non-invasive and effective procedure. Over 800 clinical successes attest to the positive and easily noticeable results. The secret your toned, taught and terrific friends aren’t telling you about is Cryolipolysis or Fat Freezing.
Fat Freezing to is best for:
- Excess fat
- Cellulite
- Pre and post-liposuction
- Body smoothing
- Skin firming
Temple Skincare has partnered up with the most advanced technology from Biotec Italia Coaxmed to bring you CoolShape Ice. Fat freezing has been sculpting bodies for over 10 years. Our treatment sessions are a complete, non-surgical answer to all our prayers. The technology combines Radio Frequency + Ultrasound with RadioFrequency + Rhythms Vacuum + Cryoliposculpt (Fat Freezing) to attack stubborn excess fat. What does all that tech talk mean for us? Well it means we can now offer you real results in Body Sculpting without surgery!
What is CoolShape Fat Freezing?
Until recently, your only options to lose pockets of fat without exercising were to opt for expensive liposuction or undergo gastric banding. These deliver results but require some serious downtime and cash payments, not to mention a great deal of discomfort.
Developed in the late 2000s, CoolShape uses a science known as Cryolipolysis. This results-driven treatment solution combats problem areas, safely and effectively reshaping and ‘sculpting’ your body. The procedure is approved as safe and has thousands of fans around the world.
How it works
‘Fat freezing’ cryolipolysis technology relies on the discovery that intense cold will not affect muscle, skin or nerves, but can kill fat cells for good. That’s right, for good!
The fat on your body is more sensitive to cold, therefore a CoolShape or Fat Freezing treatment will eliminate fat without damaging the rest of the cells or tissues in your body.
It is important to understand that this treatment is not recommended if you have twenty or thirty kilos to lose. At Temple Skincare, we believe and support you on a proper wellness journey. Investing in yourself to tone and shape your body into a sleeker figure can be a part of that journey. Combating cellulite and smoothing your body contours for added definition can also be a fitting goal.
Sometimes people rely on Fat Freezing after they have lost a great deal of weight through diet and exercise. It can be the ‘icing’ on the cake of their new figure, providing the toned, healthy look they have been working towards.
On average, Fat Freezing can reduce 20 per cent of the fat cells being treated in each session. At The Temple Skincare & Spa, we use two handpieces so we can target two areas during your 60-minute session. Some areas that need a little more de-bulking, will require subsequent treatments to achieve the desired shaping.
A difference you can see
Along with other body sculpting solutions, CoolShape works to smooth and eliminate cellulite, tighten and firm your post baby or post weight loss skin and reduce localised pockets of fat. It can be used for body smoothing and shaping, and to reduce excess fat.
It is most helpful for mums who want to lose excess baby weight for example. Or, people who have a few extra kilos they would like to minimise the appearance of. It can certainly be a boost to one’s confidence and in getting your mojo back!
Nowadays, there is also a growing number of men who try fat freezing. Mainly, to get rid of the tire around their waist or to help with getting a more toned and defined appearance.
Starting at less than $400 for your first session, this non-surgical weight loss option is far more cost effective than surgery. You’ll experience very little discomfort other than an initial coolness and numbing sensation. The added bonus is you won’t need any downtime after your Fat Freezing appointment. There’s no need to take time off work or avoid any of your daily activities.
It may be that you are happy with the difference after just one Fat Freezing session, or it may take two or three visits to achieve the results you’re after.
Is CoolShape Fat Freezing the right way to lose stubborn fat without exercising?
To decide if CoolShape is right for you, it is important to first meet with an experienced consultant like Rene or our senior therapists here at Temple. They are licensed professionals trained in crylipolysis who will be able to chat with you about your concerns and your goals. They can answer your questions and give you an idea of the outcome of your treatment and what you can expect.
Given your goals, the best results can be achieved within six to eight weeks. Supporting your fat freezing treatments with a healthy lifestyle will also get you closer to your weight loss goals.
Want to give it a try? Hundreds of people from the Hills District have visited The Temple Skincare & Spa to lose excess baby weight or get the toned look that they are aiming for. Book your appointment today for a Medi-spa Body Consultation.
Is your Bra making you fat?
I stopped wearing tight, uncomfortable bras a long time ago and the result? Well, within 3 months I noticed my “back fat” had disappeared – that’s because most of it was not “fat” it was trapped lymphatic fluid. Astonishingly, approximately 56% of the body’s fluid is lymph and it takes 24 to 48 hours to pass through the liver, thereafter it leaves the body through the eliminatory system when you go to the loo. Lymph moves 15 times slower than blood and stagnant lymph can become toxic to the surrounding tissues, eventually affecting the entire body, causing:
- Lethargy/Lack of Energy
- Inability to Concentrate
- Slow to no Weight Loss
- Ear Popping and Ear Wringing
- Low Immunity
- Respiratory Issues
- Recurrent sore throat
- Mucous Build-up
- Sinusitis
- Headaches
- Cellulite
- Swelling of Limbs
- Digestive Problems
- Tingling in Extremities (Fingers and Toes)
- Breast Tenderness
- Itchy Skin
- Breakouts and Skin Eruptions
- Premature Ageing
- Muscular Stiffness
- Joint Aches & Pains
- Water Retention (A build-up of fluid)
… and that’s just a brief summary!
The lymphatic system is a delicate, complex purification network, which works in synergy with the immune system to clean up cellular debris, metabolic waste and foreign particles. This sophisticated garbage removal system is located superficially under the skin; therefore, lymphatic massage involves the lightest touch and strategic palpitation movements to assist lymph drainage.
Read more about the benefits of Lymphatic Drainage.
Lymph (fluid) is pumped around the body through muscle contractions, similar to the way your heart pumps blood through the body. Lymphatic fluid starts out as a clear, watery fluid and as it passes through the lymphatic channels in the body, the clear liquid becomes slightly viscous or milky as it picks up waste products, protein and lymphocytes. Lymphocytes are cells that protect your system from infection, also known as B Cells and T Cells. The lymphatic transportation circuit is made up of lymph nodes and lymph vessels *imagine a network of pipes and filters *
When the lymphatic system functions optimally, you will enjoy better health, more vitality, clearer skin and accelerated weight loss. There is really no point in trying to “destroy fat cells” with the right diet and exercise if the very waste removal system which is designed to collect the garbage is all backed up.
The lymphatic system responds well to herbal teas/tonics, exfoliation, light massage, water, green plant-based foods, topical stimulants such as body wraps with circulatory boosting ingredients and air compression systems. Not all air compression systems are created equal, so we have put together a list of hacks to help your lymphatic system, including the best body compression system on the market today.
Helpful Lymphatic Hacks – What to do?
- Deep Breathing
- Breathe through your nose and expand the abdomen as you do this, then breathe out through the mouth as you pull the abdomen in. 10 Repetitions 1 to 2 x per day.
- Exfoliation – recommended 1 x per day
- Use loofa gloves
- Dry Brush or
- Body Scrub
- Topical Stimulants
- Apply liberally to the legs, arms, buttocks, lower back and abdomen 1 to 2 times per day. We love “Total Fit” by Germaine De Capuccini, which firms the skin, while inhibiting the formation of cellulite. The active ingredients also assist lymphatic drainage with anti-inflammatory extracts like Pomegranate, Green Coffee and Grape Extract, as well as Butchers Broom and Lemon to increase circulation and flush out toxins.
Proven Results: Used in conjunction with a sensible diet and exercise over a 5-week period, clients aged 29 to 54 reported 100% improvement of cellulite, 96% reduction of “love handles” and 92% flatter abdomen.
- Legs Up the Wall. Once you’ve applied the topical stimulant, lie flat on your back for a few minutes and put your feet up against the wall to facilitate drainage. Lie there blissfully and reclaim 5 minutes of your day – just for you! – Combine with your breathing technique.
- 20 to 30 minutes Daily Movement (Yoga/Pilates, walk, run or whatever you enjoy!)
- Saunas and Steam Rooms
Sweat baby sweat! When we perspire additional elimination of toxins take place, alleviating the load on the lymphatic system. - Rebounding or Bouncing. Trampolines and Exercise balls a re a great wat to use gravitational pull to activate the lymphatic system and get the sludgy lymphatic fluid to make its way up an out of the body.
- Massage – Book a lymph drainage massage as often as you can! You will feel amazing and can notice a reduction in water retention almost immediately.
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Body Compression
- Contact Temple Skincare to book your Dr Wraps body contour session, which offers a proven combination of herbal extracts to promote elimination of toxins and excess fluid, by penetration through the skin. These benefits are further combined with an air compression suit which pulsates and uses a rhythmic process to activate and drain the lymphatic system.
Raw Foods/Anti-inflammatory Diet
- Eat Fresh. Eat Green, Limit Dairy and Avoid Sugar.
Chlorophyll from green vegies purifies the lymph and blood. Eat natural fats such as nuts, seed, avocados, olive oil, coconut oil or coconut cream and butter. You should follow a balanced diet and include protein with each meal or at least two meals per day.
Hormones & Chemicals
- Be aware of the effect of chemicals found in cosmetics which may disrupt the natural hormone balance of the body. These are usually foaming agents. You can look up the potential side-effects and functions of ingredients on the INCI Directory. One that I specifically try to avoid is Sodium Lauryl Sulphate. Found in most toothpastes, body wash and shampoos!
- Try to avoid processed, commercial and bulk derived foods to ensure that you are not ingesting growth hormones, pesticides and chemicals.
Wear clothes that fit
- Restrictive clothing plays a large role in restricting the rate of lymphatic drainage in particular areas. Take note of your problem areas and consider if the garments you wear might be aggravating the situation.
Reduce Stress
- Stress leads to the release of the hormone cortisol. Cortisol, although necessary to balance the adrenal system after stress, also results in tissue thinning and therefore excess levels of cellular debris and free-radicals, which are destructive molecules that cause cellular “rust” to put it simply.
- Stress also leads to processes which cause heightened levels of uric acid and lactic acid, which may therefore directly lead to muscle and joint stiffness.
Hydrate
- If the body is dehydrated, lymph becomes sludgy and stagnant. You’ve heard it before, so here it is again – Drink plenty of water and room temperature is best, unless it’s first thing in the morning then luke-warm preferable to activate the digestive system. Adding a few slices of cucumber, strawberries or apple and mint to the water will help mineralise the body and make getting used to the water intake a pleasure.
Tonics, Teas & Tinctures
- 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar on 1 L of water – drink throughout the day
Herbs that help
- Red Clover, Astragalus, Mullein, goldenseal, fenugreek, ginger, wild indigo rood, sarsaparilla, golden seal, paprika and olive leaf tea.
It’s never about implementing all the tips at once. Its about adding one thing to your routine every few days until it becomes a way of life. That is how a good friend of mine has lost 30kg in 4 months. If you have made the decision to regain control of your health, life and body, don’t let anything stand in your way. With more than 20 years’ experience, we’re here to help you every step of the way.
Love The Temple Team xx
PS- this is my favourite treatment at The Temple, I swear I feel lighter after my Dr Wrap sessions.
Book a Consultation with Rene or our trained aestheticians here.