Life Healthcare is a leading private hospital operator in South Africa and primarily serves the market for privately insured individuals, representing approximately eight million people. The group provides mainly acute care, high technology private hospital services.
The extensive hospital network includes 64 hospitals (of which 57 are majority owned by Life Healthcare and another seven in which the group holds substantial minority ownership), providing a range of healthcare services throughout South Africa.
What is Biogold Facial Treatment?
Biogold facial treatment uses a mixture of biodegradable gold, wheat germ oil, aloe vera and sandalwood to treat the face for fine lines and wrinkles, sun damage, acne, changes in skin pigmentation and loss of skin elasticity. The Biogold facial treatment is combined with facial massage.
How is Biogold Facial Treatment carried out?
The skin is deep cleansed and then exfoliated.
The Biogold facial treatment is applied in the form of a facial cream mask.
The mask is left on the face for 10 minutes.
The mask is rinsed off and a cream containing the gold mixture is massaged into the face.
About Biogold Facial Treatment
Key facts to plan your treatment: how long it takes, your hospital stay, anaesthesia, risks and recovery.
Duration of surgery/treatment
The full Biogold facial treatment and massage lasts around one hour.
Number of sessions required
One session of Biogold facial treatment is sufficient but many people schedule follow-up treatments.
Anesthesia
No anesthesia is needed.
Recovery
You can return to regular activities immediately following a Biogold facial treatment.
Risks
Biogold facial treatment is a non-invasive facial and the risks are minimal.
Risks include:
- Allergic reaction.
- Skin redness.
- Skin irritation.
After care
- Moisturize the skin for optimum results.
- Apply a cold compress if any skin redness occurs.