Accent is a non-invasive skin rejuvenation and tightening procedure which 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 which 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 the 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 waist, hips and thighs and in addition, also improves cellulite. A major benefit of Accent XL 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 anesthesia, 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 aliken it to a hot stone massage.

Given the choice, most people would rather choose a non invasive procedure like Accent to improve their unwanted fat and cellulite 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 anesthesia, infection, visceral perforations 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 need for a safer, non-invasive technologies such as Accent to achieve fat reduction and improve the body silhouette.

During the procedure, your specialist will use a hand piece 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 procedures take about 30 to 60 minutes to complete, based upon the size of the area and the amount of cellulite 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 and improves the appearance of cellulite.

Accent is an excellent treatment option for most individuals who are looking for a non-invasive treatment for ageing skin or minimal to extreme levels of cellulite which is noticeably improved in only 8 to 12 treatment sessions two weeks apart.

The Dual-layer Thermotherapy Accent procedure can be used anywhere on the body to treat sagging, wrinkled skin and cellulite. Many individuals use the technique to tighten the crepe-like skin that often developed on the upper arms, abdomen, face, and neck during the aging process, as well as to firm skin irregularities that occur after surgery, traditional liposuction, laser lipolysis or following pregnancy.

In addition, on the body Accent treats cellulite and resistant fat such as:

• Love Handles
• Tummy Rolls
• Buttocks
• Saddle bags
• Bra Bulges
• Crepey skin especially on the upper arms

The results of the Accent procedure are immediately evident, as the skin structures respond and visibly tighten. As your body develops new collagen, you can expect your results to continue to improve and your skin to appear firmer and more youthful.

Just about everyone is familiar with fat pockets that you cannot get rid of. No matter how much you exercise, eat healthily and maintain your body at a healthy weight, localized fatty pockets fat pockets will continue to be problematic.

A possible explanation behind this is that some fat cells have a predominance of beta receptors and others have a dominance of alpha receptors.

Beta receptors are very receptive to the presence of adrenaline which is produced by exercise. Fat cell breakdown is triggered when adrenaline attaches to the beta receptors. Fatty areas with a predominance of beta receptors respond to exercise and a person on a regular exercise program will see noticeable results.

The opposite applies to fatty areas with a predominance of alpha receptors. When adrenaline attaches to alpha receptors, fat breakdown slows down and the fat tends to accumulate more. This explains why some people will experience problems in areas that just won't respond to a consistent and regular exercise. These problem areas are typically around the hips, tummy and upper thighs, leading to love handles, saddle bags, spare and tummy rolls.

If one goes on a normal diet and loses weight, very often the weight occurs in the very areas that we do not want weight loss to occur and the problematic areas such as the love handles, tummy rolls and saddle bags remain a problem. The Slender Wonder medical weight loss program targets this abnormal resistant fat and sculpts the body to a more aesthetically pleasing shape.

At Body Renewal Accent is commonly performed with Lipodissolve, Lipomassage, Carboxytherapy and Ultrashape treatments for best body sculpting results and cellulite improvement

On the face between 6 to 12 treatments are necessary every 2 weeks. On the body a series of 8 to 12 treatments every second week are needed to improve resistant fat and cellulite.

Yes, Accent treatments are safe and recovery time is minimal. Most patients aliken the treatment itself to a warm stone massage. There may be some slight redness in the treatment area immediately following treatment, which generally dissipates within an hour or two of the procedure. Patients can return to their normal activities immediately following Accent XL treatment.

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

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

The Accent can be done as a stand alone treatment but for superior results , a combination package such as 3 D Body Renewal is recommended as treatments are packaged together at a discounted rate About Body Renewal