Accent | Alma | Skin Tightening Treatment

Accent ™ at a Glance

Best Results 6 - 8

Duration of Results Monthly / Bi-monthly

Treatment Recovery 1 - 2 days

Risks & Complications Low

Anaesthetic None

Procedure Time 20 - 30 mins

Skin Specialist Therapist

Back To Work Same day

Skin Renewal Tip

Skin Renewal Tip: For those who would rather steer clear of going under the knife to shave a few years off their appearance, this new aesthetic procedure using Botox works without visible wounding the skin and is quickly gaining popularity…The Liquid Facelift.

The Liquid Facelift is a facial contouring procedure that involves the use of strategically placed Botox and dermal fillers around the face. This “injectable facelift” can create a younger, plumper look and address concerns like lines, wrinkles, volume loss, and sagging. This Liquid Facelift has been making a noticeable impact in aesthetic medicine during the past few years. It is typically more subtle than surgery and an increasing number of individuals are trying liquid facelift procedures before traditional facelift procedures.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Are Accent treatments available at all Skin Renewal branches ?

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Accent treatments are available in Johannesburg at Fourways, Parkhurst, Morningside, Bedfordview, West Rand, Waterfall and Illovo as well as in Pretoria at Brooklyn and Irene and in the Western Cape at Cape Quarter, Claremont, Constantia, Stellenbosch, Willowbridge, Paarl, and in KwaZulu-Natal at Ballito, Durban & Umhlanga.
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What is Accent ?

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The accent is a non-invasive skin rejuvenation and tightening procedure that uses an innovative radiofrequency technique to treat two layers of skin at the same time, through a method called Dual-Layer Thermotherapy. The technique is used in treating sagging, ageing skin, as well as cellulite and offers results that are more noticeable than other procedures. By treating two layers of the skin, Accent improves the skin’s surface texture while advancing the production of the skin’s natural collagen, the material that gives youthful skin its firmness and elasticity. The Accent technique is non-invasive and requires no downtime. One of the most compelling reasons for Accent’s popularity is its instant gratification factor.
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Is the Accent FDA approved?

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The Accent by Alma has FDA clearance for the non-invasive treatment of wrinkles and rhytids in April 2007.
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Why would one choose Accent over Laser Lipolysis and traditional liposuction?

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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 compare it to a hot stone massage.
Given the choice, most people would rather choose a noninvasive 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 a need for safer, non-invasive technologies such as Accent to achieve fat reduction and improve the facial silhouette.
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How does Accent work?

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During the procedure, your specialist will use a handpiece 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 Bipolar module is ideal for treating delicate, thinner skin, such as that on the face and neck, smoothing the fine lines and wrinkles that occur as we age. 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 facial procedures take about 15 to 30 minutes to complete, based upon the area 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.
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What areas does the Alma Accent treat?

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The accent is an excellent treatment option for most individuals who are looking for a non-invasive treatment for facial sagging and double chins which is noticeably improved in only 6 to 8 treatment sessions two weeks apart.
The Dual-layer Thermotherapy Accent procedure can be used anywhere on the body to treat sagging, wrinkled skin. Many individuals use the technique to tighten the crepe-like skin that often developed on the face and neck during the aging process.

In addition, on the body Accent safely and effectively treats cellulite and resistant fat such as tummy rolls, bra bulges, and sagging buttocks as well as the appearance of cellulite.
For men who have stubborn fat, this treatment aims to do one or both of two things, namely; destroy fat cells or shrink them significantly. It’s important to note that these treatments work best when focussed on stubborn fatty deposits that just will not budge with diet and exercise.
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When can one begin to see the results from Accent treatments?

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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 more youthful.
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Can Accent Skin Rejuvenation be combined with other treatments?

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At Skin Renewal Accent is commonly performed post a Lipodissolve treatment to improve the final facial shaping results when treating a double chin, (see RAIL- THIN procedure).
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How many Accent treatments are needed?

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On the face between 6 to 8 treatments are necessary every 2 weeks.
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Can all skin types be safely treated with Accent ?

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Yes, Accent safely treats all skin types without pain or down-time.
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Why should I choose Skin Renewal as my provider of treatments?

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At Skin Renewal, we have a large number of lasers and devices available and our doctors are able to choose the best device to suit your requirements. Our doctors specialize in facial rejuvenation treatments and will be able to advise you on what is best for your problem.

Accent treatments are available in Johannesburg at Fourways, Parkhurst, Morningside, Bedfordview, West Rand, Waterfall and Illovo as well as in Pretoria at Brooklyn and Irene and in the Western Cape at Cape Quarter, Claremont, Constantia, Stellenbosch, Willowbridge, Paarl, and in KwaZulu-Natal at Ballito, Durban & Umhlanga.

The accent is a non-invasive skin rejuvenation and tightening procedure that uses an innovative radiofrequency technique to treat two layers of skin at the same time, through a method called Dual-Layer Thermotherapy. The technique is used in treating sagging, ageing skin, as well as cellulite and offers results that are more noticeable than other procedures. By treating two layers of the skin, Accent improves the skin’s surface texture while advancing the production of the skin’s natural collagen, the material that gives youthful skin its firmness and elasticity. The Accent technique is non-invasive and requires no downtime. One of the most compelling reasons for Accent’s popularity is its instant gratification factor.

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 compare it to a hot stone massage.
Given the choice, most people would rather choose a noninvasive 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 a 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 handpiece 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 Bipolar module is ideal for treating delicate, thinner skin, such as that on the face and neck, smoothing the fine lines and wrinkles that occur as we age. 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 facial procedures take about 15 to 30 minutes to complete, based upon the area 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.

The accent is an excellent treatment option for most individuals who are looking for a non-invasive treatment for facial sagging and double chins which is noticeably improved in only 6 to 8 treatment sessions two weeks apart.

The Dual-layer Thermotherapy Accent procedure can be used anywhere on the body to treat sagging, wrinkled skin. Many individuals use the technique to tighten the crepe-like skin that often developed on the face and neck during the aging process.

In addition, on the body Accent safely and effectively treats cellulite and resistant fat such as tummy rolls, bra bulges, and sagging buttocks as well as the appearance of cellulite.

For men who have stubborn fat, this treatment aims to do one or both of two things, namely; destroy fat cells or shrink them significantly. It’s important to note that these treatments work best when focussed on stubborn fatty deposits that just will not budge with diet and exercise.

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 more youthful.

At Skin Renewal Accent is commonly performed post a Lipodissolve treatment to improve the final facial shaping results when treating a double chin, (see RAIL- THIN procedure).

On the face between 6 to 8 treatments are necessary every 2 weeks.

Yes, Accent safely treats all skin types without pain or down-time.

At Skin Renewal, we have a large number of lasers and devices available and our doctors are able to choose the best device to suit your requirements. Our doctors specialize in facial rejuvenation treatments and will be able to advise you on what is best for your problem.

*Please note results may vary by individuals.

Review -Absolute Pleasure

Reviewed on 19 September 2014 by A.N on Accent

Skin Renewal Morningside Sandton

Accent ™

Was very comfortable with Candice, I will always come back.

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