Dr. Girouard - Accent Your Body

The Comfortable Way To Tone and Tighten Your Body

Accent Your Body™ Dual-layer Thermotherapy is a revolutionary skin-reshaping regimen. Available on Alma Lasers' AccentXL system, it uses advanced radio frequency (RF) technology to treat wrinkles non-invasively and without the need for oral or topical analgesics. Rejuvenated skin firmness on the face and body, with the toned look of youth, is now just a comfortable procedure away.

More Comfortable Than Ever Before

Most people find Accent very comfortable. While pain tolerance is subjective, many patients often describe the sensation as a "warm massage." Since it's not surgery - there are no incisions, stitches or even anesthesia needed - there's no recovery time required. You can go straight back to work or home, with no one the wiser.

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How Skin Tightening Works

The Accent uses Bipolar radiofrequency energy that is delivered to the dermis to stimulate the production of collagen. As we age, we stop producing collagen and we begin to see everything from fine lines and wrinkles to skin laxity. This is a normal process and is accelerated with age along with previous and current sun exposure. The more collagen producing treatments a person has the less likely they are to see the effects of aging on the skin.

The rate at which collagen is produced varies depending on your overall health, age and sun exposure. Most people start to see firmer/tighter skin within 6 months. Most people stop producing collagen in their 30's. The process of getting your body to start producing collagen again takes time. The good news is that it builds on itself - the more you do the more you get. TOP

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The Accent Difference: Visible Results

We all worry about the consequences of aging and getting older. Some days it seems as if the years will take their toll on our bodies, no matter what we do.

Accent provides visible results, because it is the only treatment of its kind to use a "dual layer" approach. This means it treats tissue at two different depths through both unipolar and bipolar radio frequencies. You'll feel your skin grow thicker, tighter and smoother because of the dual layer targeting.

Patients often see results immediately. Over time and with follow-up procedures, your skin will tighten even more as new collagen develops. You may notice a slight redness, which should disappear in less than 24 hours. Generally, three to five treatments at two week intervals will be required.

Tighter, Firmer, More Youthful Skin

Accent helps treat any problem areas you might have by tightening and firming any loose, wrinkled or dimpled skin anywhere on the body. As pictured here, the treatment is frequently used to improve the thin, delicate skin that develops on the face, neck and under the upper arms.

Accent uses cutting-edge medical technology, called radio frequency. It uses radio frequency energy to heat the dermis, your skin's inner layer. This targeted energy helps reorganize the cellular environment and stimulates your cells to produce new collagen.

New collagen is what gives you the smooth texture, elastic quality and beautiful radiance of youthful skin. Depending on the size of the treated area, a treatment may take up to 45 minutes.
Accent is completely safe, cleared by the FDA, and has been used to improve the lives of thousands of patients worldwide, safely and successfully.
The risk of significant side effects is extremely low.

For free consultations and more information, please contact our Cosmetic Division at (704) 796-1828, visit the Accent Your Body website, or go to the Pain-Free, Hair-Free, Pixel Perfect, or Laser360 page of your choice within this website. Thank you for your interest in Dr. Girouard's Weight Loss & Wellness Clinic.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does the Accent™ work?

To reduce volume the Accent uses unipolar radiofrequency energy delivered to the subcutaneous fat to heat water molecules which pulls out the toxins and trapped fluids. Since the Accent uses your own water to reduce volume, the more internal water you have, the better the results. The overall benefit comes from the following:

Deep dermal heating - this contracts, remodels and multiplies the collagen fibers to improve skin laxity and firmness
Increased circulation and blood flow - strengthens tissue and improves texture
Improved drainage of retained fluids from subcutaneous adipose tissue - causes a reduction in size

Does everyone get results and what can I expect?

Aesthetics is not an exact science and there are no guaranteed results with any treatment. Each person is different and results will vary from patient to patient. Some patient's are very happy with a one inch loss while others may have a total volume loss of inches. For the Accent program to be successful you must be well hydrated with a positive lifestyle. In other words, your actions will directly affect your results. You must participate to get better results and to maintain those results. The typical protocol for volume reduction calls for 6 treatments approximately 2 weeks apart.

How long does it take to see Volume Reduction?

In many cases it is seen immediately after treatment. In some cases there is mild swelling that occurs which goes away in a few days. For some patients the volume reduction occurs toward the end of a series of treatments.

How long does it stay off?

This is dependent on you and how you choose to live. If you eat healthy and exercise, there is no reason for the volume to come back. As you age your metabolism slows and your collagen is reduced. Everything you can do to improve your lifestyle helps your overall look and health for the long term.

How much does it cost?

The cost of Accent treatments vary by location and body part. You can check our price lists (English, Spanish, Portuguese) here, but we still recommend calling for a consultation.

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