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REGENTS PARK AESTHETICS: BREAKING BEAUTY BOUNDARIES G oogle ‘how to lose belly fat’ and the wonders of the worldwide web will throw up 270 million suggestions from mindful eating to microwaving your morning cup of tea (yes, really). Turns out there could be a solution ANTIGUA-BASED CLINIC NOW HAS LARGER PREMISES AND NEW TREATMENTS FOR A FRESHER, YOUNGER YOU Kay Greveson (left) and therapist Jenique Whyte

that actually works. Since CoolSculpting got FDA approval over a decade ago, it’s been credited with trimming the flanks of a host of celebs including Khloe Kardashian, Jennifer Aston and Lindsay Lohan. Non-invasive and with no downtime, CoolSculpting is a form of cryolipolysis that uses extreme cold to freeze fat cells in targeted areas without damaging surrounding skin or tissue. The body then eliminates the fat naturally over a period of three to four months. It won’t help you ditch significant pounds but if you’ve been battling unsuccessfully to shift a belly pooch in the gym it might just help chisel that waist. Even better, there’s no need to travel overseas for it. CoolSculpting is one of two new treatments available at Regents Park Aesthetics in Hodges Bay. It can be used to target pockets of fat anywhere on the body from under the chin to the tops of the knees, offering “the results The large number of clients to have flocked to Regents Park Aesthetics since it opened last October is testament to the surging popularity in cosmetic enhancements...

of lipo without the surgery”, says clinic owner Kay Greveson. Regents Park Aesthetics is the only place in the country to offer the innovative procedure and results are permanent provided one’s weight remains stable. Another exciting new treatment is the ClearLift Hollywood Facial which uses skin-safe laser technology to resurface the face, simultaneously tackling skin laxity, pigmentation and thread veins, and is suitable for all skin types. It earned its name on account of there being no visible signs immediately afterwards other than a fresh and healthy glow, allowing one to smile confidently in front of the paps. But regardless of whether you’re headed for the red carpet or the farmers’

market, most of us will likely be intrigued by something that promises to take years off your face in minutes. Using a top of the range Harmony XL Pro machine suitable for all skin tones, ClearLift treats a variety of age-related skin imperfections also including wrinkles, fine lines, sun damage, and uneven skin tone. It’s a little like being “airbrushed”, Kay explains. The large number of clients to have flocked to Regents Park Aesthetics since it opened last October is testament to the surging popularity in enhancements like Botox, fillers, laser hair removal and lip augmentation. In fact, the clinic has been so busy it recently moved to larger premises, still in

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