Mary O’Donnell describes the non-surgical, non-invasive, safe and comfortable Venus treatments at the  Cosmetic and Hair Restoration Clinic at the Bon Secours in Tralee…

A recent survey by the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery found that 86% of people are bothered by excess weight on their body.

We all want results, but without the pain and downtime that comes with surgery. People are looking more and more to non-invasive procedures.

With summer on the way, many people are looking at skin tightening as a way to get ready for holidays or just to work on certain areas of the body when exercise alone simply isn’t helping.

At CHRC at Bon Secours Hospital Tralee, our Venus treatments are a non-surgical, non-invasive, safe and comfortable way to naturally firm and tone your skin.

We use advanced radio frequency technology to tighten the skin and reduce circumferences to contour the body. The applicator has a deep effect on the tissue; skin will be firmer and smoother.

A course of treatments is recommended and treatment time is usually 30 minutes.

The area will feel quite warm and will stay that way for up to two hours after your treatment.

Areas that can be treated are abdomen, thighs and other problem areas. A lot of people go to sleep during the treatment as it can be very relaxing after a busy day!

To find out more about the best treatment for you, contact the CHRC on 086-0786120 for more information. Email:chrc@bonsecours.ie.

Mary O’Donnell on the collagen supplement, Skinade, available at the Cosmetic Hair and Restoration Centre at the Bon Secours in Tralee…

As we age, collagen depletes and we lack that lovely plumpness to our skin. So it is a good idea to put the collagen back in – via a supplement.

Collagen is a critical part of the structure of the dermis and it is what gives our skin its plumpness.

As we age, from our early twenties we loose collagen at the rate of 1.5% per year. This loss results in wrinkles, fine lines, dry, blemished and thinning skin.

Victoria Beckham (who knows a thing or two about skin!) takes a collagen supplement, Skinade, to keep her skin looking youthful and glowing. CHRC at Bon Secours Tralee is the exclusive provider of Skinade in Kerry.

Skinade is a drink that supports and nourishes the skin, not just on your face, but all over your body, working from the inside out to rebuild your collagen matrix below the skin surface. It boosts hydration and reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

Drinking Skinade regularly gives you a firmer, more even toned, hydrated, radiant , youthful and healthier looking skin.

It contains collagen peptides and Vitamin B complex, Vitamin C, lysine and omega 3&6 and as well as working on your skin, it will also work on healthier and faster growing hair and nails.

All you need to do is take this drink daily. I recommend taking it, chilled, in the morning; wait to see the amazing results! For any skin care queries or to find out more about Skinade, contact chrc@bonsecours.ie

Mary O’Donnell on what you need to know about hair restoration at the Cosmetic and Hair Restoriation Clinic at the Bon Secours in Tralee…

If I am concerned about hair loss, what is the first step?

There are both medical and surgical treatments to reduce hair loss for men and for women and we will arrange a consult for you to discuss the FDA approved treatments we provide at CHRC that may best suit you.

How long is a consultation?

30 mins to an hour or however long it needs to be to talk about what has been done already, how long the problem has been occurring, what is causing it, your family’s history of hair loss and what you would like to do about it.

For you, this might be a medical intervention or a surgical intervention. We will discuss your expectation and the best treatment plan for you.

What does the surgical treatment involve? 

Effectively this involves hair redistribution: moving tiny hair follicles from one area, where they will quickly regrow, to another area where it will replace lost hair.

At CHRC we use a robotic system, ARTAS iX, so the procedure is minimally invasive and precision is optimised to give the best results.  The results are completely natural looking.

How long does it take?

The amount of time depends on the area that needs to be covered.  Typically, the procedure can take 6-8 hours, over the course of 1 day.

Is it painful, what is the downtime?

This is not a painful procedure and you won’t need pain medication after the procedure. You can return to work almost immediately. How quickly depends on you and your job and we will discuss this at your consultation.

• Contact CHRC to arrange your consultation appointment and discuss the best option for you via email chrc@bonsecours.ie or click here to go their website

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Mary O’Donnell on the ‘Tribella’ treatment now available at the Cosmetic and Hair Restoration Clinic at the Bon Secours in Tralee…

The New Year is the perfect time to check in with your skin-care routine and reassess how your habits may be helping (or harming) your skin.

It’s been shown that consistent use of sunscreen has the greatest impact in preventing accelerated aging and skin cancers.

I would love for everyone to make a commitment to wearing sunscreen every day of 2022 as part of their morning routine, even in these winter months.

That said, New Year resolutions are easy to make on January 1, and more difficult to sustain throughout the year.

A kick start in your skin care that shows results from 1 treatment may help you to sustain your best intentions throughout 2022.

One of Harley Street’s most popular treatments, the ‘Tribella’ is now available in Tralee in CHRC at the Bon Secours Hospital.

This award-winning treatment is the latest in non-invasive treatments for smoother, clearer and younger looking skin.

It is a complete facial rejuvenation therapy which combines the power of three unique treatments over one 1.5 hour session.

We are all different and so the number of sessions required will depend on the individual.

The FDA approved treatment works on fine lines and wrinkles.It also has amazing results on age spots and uneven skin texture.

The first step of Tribella is IPL, which will work on pigmentation and redness or both.

The result is glowing, younger-looking skin. Second step is skin tightening with amazing results on skin laxity and diminishes the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

The final step of Tribella, skin resurfacing, naturally boosts collagen and elastin production for total skin renewal.

Allow the next day for downtime as the skin must be kept completely dry for 24 hours; no water or makeup or creams on the skin, so early in the week is great for this treatment if you have weekend plans.

For the ultimate in Facial rejuvenation, book a Tribella as your first step on your 2022 skin care resolution! For more on the Tribella treatment at the CHRC click here

Mary O’Donnell of the Cosmetic And Hair Restoration Clinic at the Bon Secours in Tralee on non-surgical body treatments to reduce cellulite, tighten skin and reduce fat from problem areas…

The New Year is here and so is the time for taking up new resolutions! With the Omicron variant spreading rapidly around the world, the focus on health is increasing like never before.

If there’s anything that we’ve learned in 2021, it’s not to take our health for granted; in 2022, a renewed focus on our own lifestyles and priorities may be top of mind.

With gyms limiting access to ensure social distancing and safety, it has become a more difficult task to keep one’s weight in check.

At CHRC we can work with you to get one step closer to your body goals with one of our non-surgical body treatments to reduce cellulite, tighten skin and reduce fat from problem areas.

To tighten and reduce circumference at the waist, thighs and arms, we use advanced FDA approved technology to safely and comfortably deliver energy below the skin surface in a 20 minute session to create a slimmer figure with more defined shape.

This non-surgical non-invasive treatment uses radio frequency technology to rejuvenate the appearance of skin by triggering the natural production of your own collagen and elastin.

The treatment selectively breaks down fat cells which are naturally eliminated through the body.

This is a very comfortable session; our clients, including Elaine Burrows who you read about in our last feature, compare it to a hot stone massage. Ideal for a lunch time lift!

To find out if this treatment is for you, book a one to one consultation with one of our practitioners.

We will discuss your body goals with you and talk you through a bespoke treatment plan to understand what will work best for you.  Each treatment focuses on different areas of the body.

Cellulite reduction treatments activate your body’s natural collagen and elastin to target cellulite and improve the appearance of bumps and dimpling.

Fat reduction is for stubborn pockets of fat on the waist, back and abdomen. Skin tightening is for problem area such as the stomach, thighs, back fat and upper arms.

Where it would be helpful, we can even team you up with one of our CORU registered dieticians or physios to make a diet or exercise plan that could compliment your treatment.

Consultation is the first step of your journey to make sure your treatment is bespoke for you. Contact us at Email Chrc@bonsecours.ie Phone: 086-0786120. Happy new year to all!

By Mary O’Donnell of The Cosmetic and Hair Restoration Clinic at the Bon Secours Hospital

The Cosmetic and Hair Restoration Clinic at the Bon Secours Hospital in Tralee is delighted to announce that open water swimmer Elaine Burrows Dillane is the local  brand ambassador for Venus Bliss.

The Tralee swimmer became the first woman to complete the ‘Irish Triple Crown’ of swims.

Elaine also completed endurance swims from Fenit to Blennerville and back, in Tralee Bay, the English Channel, Fastnet, Galway Bay and the North Channel to name but a few.

Venus Concept is an innovative global medical aesthetic technology leader with a broad product portfolio of minimally invasive and non-invasive medical aesthetic and hair restoration technologies available in CHRC.

The aesthetic technology leader, announced recently that Venus Williams, four-time Olympic Gold Medalist, seven-time Grand Slam Champion and entrepreneur, has signed on as celebrity global  brand ambassador/endorser for Venus Bliss.

CHRC sees Elaine as the perfect fit to represent the clinic locally. Elaine’s achievements to date make her an inspiration to females everywhere. Her commitment to excellence and hard work is admired nationally and internationally.

We are looking forward to working together to build brand awareness and we know that people will connect with her positive attitude and integrity .

Elaine believes females put everyone else first with work and family commitments and very little time is allocated to ‘me’ time.

Elaine said the first step into CHRC was the hardest one. Once inside, client liaison officer Nicole made her feel at ease instantly. The combination of treatments with her aesthetic practitioner, Maha I, and medical grade skincare is a winner for Elaine .

She looks forward to more ‘me’ time in the future and hopes to share her journey with us.

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Mary O’Donnell of the Cosmetic and Hair Restoration Clinic at the Bon Secours Hospital in Tralee on the hair treatments available for men and women at the clinic…

Male pattern baldness refers to a loss of hair on the scalp in men.

It happens as hormone levels change over a man’s lifetime, and especially in the later years. It is thought to affect 50 million men in the United States, and half of all men by the age of 50 years.

Men normally lose their hair when three main factors interact: genetics, age, and hormones. Also known as androgenetic alopecia, male-pattern baldness happens as hormone levels change over the course of a man’s life.

Genetic factors also affect the likelihood of male-pattern baldness. These factors contribute to the gradual shrinkage of the tiny cavities in the skin at the base of hairs, known as scalp hair follicles.

Hair grows progressively shorter and finer until no new hairs grow. Male pattern baldness, or androgenetic alopecia, typically occurs later in life as a result of changing hormone levels.

Hair loss can be psychologically distressing for men, and they may seek a variety of treatments.

Many women suffer from hair loss.

The causes are more complex than those in men. Female hair loss can be as a result of female pattern hair loss, scarring, an underlying health condition or a dermatological condition.

In the Cosmetic and Hair Restoration Clinic, we are the only healthcare provider in Ireland with the state-of-the-art ARTAS iX robotic hair restoration device, an advanced minimally invasive hair transplant system that uses artificial intelligence technology to deliver precise , natural looking results.

First step is a one to one consultation to discuss your hair loss concerns. The consultation is in complete confidentiality and handled with complete sensitivity.

Our hair restoration team will develop a treatment plan for you using the latest in 3D technology to help customise and plan your personalised hairline design .

With the support of the ARTAS robotic hair transplant system , our hair restoration team uses 3D technology to help customise and plan your personalised hairline design.

Every case is unique and we use a minimally invasive hair transplant method called follicular unit extraction that allows the removal of individual follicles from your donor area without a scalp incision so returning to work the next day is a strong possibility with no hospital stay required .

The minimally invasive process protects your existing healthy hair in both the donor and new implantation area. Downtime is minimal and fast recovery.

For more information contact CHRC www.bonsecourschrc.ie

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