Advanced Aesthetic Diagnostics

Image The Urban Medi SPA stands out among the Medi-Spas featured in Elle magazine A combination of beauty farm and clinic, where you can assess your health status through consultations, treatments, and examinations URBAN ANTI-AGING BREAK Science and beauty converge in cutting-edge treatments to combat skin oxidation, utilizing high-tech devices and the expertise of a medical team. Image Medical SPA is an oasis in the heart of Milan, with the discrete atmosphere of a private residence. WHY VISIT It is among the most advanced regenerative medicine centers, specializing in innovative treatments such as Lipogems technology for tissue regeneration. The center offers a comprehensive approach combining cutting-edge technologies with the expertise of a highly qualified medical team. NOT TO BE MISSED "Image Beauty Day": 1 session with Hydrafacial & LED Therapy device, purifying facial treatment against photo-aging effects (120 euros), 1 Auto-Hemo transfusion with oxygen and ozone (250 euros), 1 Shiatsu massage (200 euros), and 1 Skinbooster, subcutaneous revitalization with hyaluronic acid (90 euros). Info: Image Medical SPA, Milan. Tel. 02 76280736. "Image Beauty Day" priced at 500 euros instead of 660 (approximately 5 hours).

Melasma presents as brown patches or flat spots with irregular borders, darker than the skin tone, affecting the cheeks, temples, both sides of the forehead, upper lip, nose, and sometimes even the chest. It primarily affects darker phototypes, particularly olive complexions characteristic of Mediterranean countries, as well as those with family history. It is exclusively a cosmetic condition that often causes discomfort and embarrassment. Why Do Dark Spots Form? The etiology remains largely unknown, but it is hypothesized that excessive hormonal stimulation increases melanocyte activity, compromising their functionality and inducing overproduction of melanin transfer to keratinocytes in the basal layer or dermal macrophages. This results in the characteristic hyperpigmentation of dark spots. Due to its hormonal relationship, melasma is frequently associated with prolonged oral contraceptive use, irregular menstrual cycles due to estrogen imbalances, and pregnancy - hence its alternative names chloasma or pregnancy mask. However, despite the idiopathic nature of this condition, certain factors and behaviors can significantly exacerbate it. UV exposure, for example, intensifies hyperpigmentation: melasma tends to worsen, and in some cases initially appear, in individuals with frequent sun exposure or those who repeatedly expose themselves with insufficient or no protection. Other aggravating factors include autoimmune thyroid diseases and the use of certain photosensitizing medications such as hydantoin for epilepsy. While melasma tends to resolve spontaneously after pregnancy or discontinuation of oral contraceptives, in all other cases, systematic treatment is necessary for elimination, particularly as it tends to recur over time. Effective Solutions and Treatments At the forefront of tailored protocol development, Image Regenerative Clinic specialists have developed various combined therapeutic regimens for maximum efficacy. Treatment options always include customized topical home therapy formulated specifically for the patient, combined with one or more therapeutic modalities. Depending on the case, sessions range from 1 to 10 and can be performed throughout the year. (*) by Mathilde Bonetti, with consultation from Dr. Caterina Bristot

Dr. Salentina explains his approach to achieving natural results in aesthetic medicine. Dr. Salentina explains his approach to achieving natural results in aesthetic medicine.

Glamour magazine features Image Regenerative Clinic. TARGETING FIRMNESS Tone Up Your Face by Image Regenerative Clinic is specifically designed for those seeking an anti-aging treatment that combines lifting efficacy with firming effects for the face. This two-phase treatment utilizes advanced techniques to promote skin repair processes. The first phase employs Regenerative Thermoionization, which exfoliates surface layers using ozone, deep-recompacts the skin, and prepares the epidermis to receive personalized active ingredients. The second phase utilizes Capacitive Diathermy, which stimulates fibroblasts to produce collagen. Four sessions, spaced ten days apart, are sufficient to achieve a defined facial contour with smooth and elastic skin.

On iodonna.it dated January 29, 2020, Luciana Caramia interviews our Dr. Valeria Colombo about how to identify and eliminate cellulite. On iodonna.it dated January 29, 2020, Luciana Caramia interviews our Dr. Valeria Colombo about how to identify and eliminate cellulite. Publication iodonna.it Year 2020