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Monday - Friday
8:00 - 16:00
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064 512 7606
estelle@leefstijl-aesthetika.co.za
Die Hoewes, EXT 219, Unit 4, 99 Lenchen avenue, Centurion

About Me

After completing my training as a beautician in the Netherlands and working in the field for seven years, I developed a strong foundation in skin health and professional care. This background led me to further specialize in foot health care, where I gained valuable experience through medical pedicure treatments. Over time, my interest expanded toward advanced skin rejuvenation, resulting in a strong focus on RF microneedling.

While I continue to offer medical pedicure services, my practice is primarily centered on RF microneedling treatments. By combining microneedling with radiofrequency energy, these treatments stimulate deep collagen and elastin production, helping to improve skin firmness, texture, and overall skin quality.

My approach is based on personalized treatment plans tailored to each client’s needs, skin condition, and goals. Whether providing professional foot care or advanced RF microneedling, I aim to deliver safe, effective, and results-driven treatments.

With RF microneedling as the main focus of my practice and medical pedicures remaining available, I strive to offer carefully tailored treatments that combine expertise, safety, and visible results.

RF Microneedling Treatments

As a professional offering RF microneedling treatments, my primary goal is to help my clients achieve smoother, rejuvenated skin and address various skin concerns. I offer advanced RF microneedling services that combine traditional microneedling with radiofrequency energy to stimulate collagen production and improve skin texture.

One of the key benefits of RF microneedling is its ability to treat fine lines, wrinkles, and sagging skin by delivering radiofrequency energy deep into the dermis, encouraging skin tightening and regeneration. The microneedles create micro-channels, allowing the RF energy to penetrate effectively, resulting in a more youthful appearance over time.

For clients struggling with acne scars or other types of scarring, RF microneedling helps promote healing and minimizes the appearance of scars. By stimulating collagen and elastin production, the treatment helps to improve skin texture and tone, making it smoother and more even.

Additionally, RF microneedling can be used to address concerns such as enlarged pores and uneven skin texture. The treatment encourages skin renewal and can significantly reduce pore size and smooth out rough patches.

During each session, I ensure a comfortable experience by applying a topical numbing cream. Following the treatment, clients typically experience some redness and mild swelling, which usually subsides within a few hours. As part of the post-treatment care, I provide guidance on how to care for your skin to achieve the best results and maintain the rejuvenated appearance.

Throughout the entire process, my goal is to educate clients on the benefits of RF microneedling, as well as proper skincare routines, to ensure long-lasting and effective results. I believe that regular treatments and proper aftercare are essential for achieving optimal skin health.

Overall, by offering RF microneedling, I take pride in helping my clients achieve smoother, firmer, and more youthful-looking skin, addressing various skin concerns, and enhancing their natural beauty.

Frequently Asked Questions

RF microneedling, also known as collagen induction therapy, is a minimally invasive cosmetic procedure that combines traditional microneedling with radiofrequency energy to enhance the skin’s rejuvenation process. It offers a wide range of benefits by stimulating the body's natural healing process to produce more collagen and elastin. The procedure uses tiny needles to create micro-channels in the skin, and simultaneously, RF energy is delivered deep into the dermis. This stimulates collagen production, tightens skin, and improves skin texture and tone. The added radiofrequency heat encourages deeper penetration, offering more significant results compared to traditional microneedling alone.
RF microneedling is typically well-tolerated, but it may cause some discomfort due to the combination of microneedling and the radiofrequency energy. A topical numbing cream is applied before the procedure to ensure comfort. Some patients may experience a mild sensation of heat or a tingling feeling during the treatment, but it’s generally not painful. Post-treatment, you may feel a mild warmth or slight redness, which usually subsides within a few hours.
Most clients begin to see visible results after 1 to 2 sessions of RF microneedling. For optimal skin rejuvenation, a series of 3 to 5 treatments spaced about 4 to 6 weeks apart is typically recommended. The exact number of sessions will depend on your skin goals and the condition being treated. Your practitioner will tailor a plan to meet your specific needs and desired outcomes.
After RF microneedling, your skin may appear red and feel slightly swollen, similar to a mild sunburn. This usually lasts anywhere from a few hours to a day. Mild dryness or peeling may occur as your skin heals, which is a normal part of the process. It's important to avoid direct sun exposure, refrain from using harsh skincare products, and keep your skin hydrated. You can typically resume your daily activities within 24 hours, but it’s recommended to avoid strenuous exercise for a few days.
RF microneedling is considered a safe procedure when performed by a trained professional. However, like any treatment, there are some potential risks. These include temporary redness, swelling, or bruising, which usually resolve quickly. In rare cases, there could be a risk of burns, scarring, or infection if post-treatment care instructions are not followed. To minimize risks, it’s important to choose a qualified practitioner and adhere to all aftercare instructions.

Medical Pedicure Treatments

As a foot healthcare specialist and pedicurist, my main goal is to help my clients maintain healthy and comfortable feet. I offer a range of services and treatments to address various foot problems and concerns.

One of the most common services I provide is nail trimming and shaping. I carefully trim and shape the toenails to prevent them from becoming ingrown or causing discomfort. I also remove any calluses or corns on the feet, which can be painful and unsightly.

If a client is experiencing a fungal infection, I offer treatments to help alleviate the symptoms and clear up the infection. I may also provide moisturizing and massage treatments to keep the feet soft and supple.

When assessing a client's foot and ankle, I look for any potential issues or problems. If necessary, I can recommend orthotics to help correct the issue and improve comfort and mobility.

For clients with diabetes, I provide specialized foot care to prevent foot problems and reduce the risk of complications. This includes regular assessments and education on proper foot care.

Throughout all of my services, I strive to educate my clients on proper foot care and footwear selection to prevent future foot problems. I believe that prevention is key to maintaining healthy and comfortable feet.

Overall, as a foot healthcare specialist and pedicurist, I take pride in helping my clients achieve healthy and pain-free feet. By providing a range of services and treatments, I can address a variety of foot problems and concerns, and help my clients maintain a high level of foot health.

Frequently Asked Questions

A medical pedicure is a dry, non-invasive procedure that combines foot and nail care to address a range of common foot issues. Highly skilled foot care specialists perform this treatment with a focus on hygiene and safety, ensuring that clients receive the best possible care. Common foot problems that can be addressed with a medical pedicure include athlete's foot, corns, and calluses. By combining foot and nail care, this treatment can leave the feet both healthy and aesthetically pleasing. At Leefstijl, I prioritize both hygiene and aesthetics when caring for my clients' feet. I offer my medical pedicure service in a private setting to promote relaxation and safety. I am dedicated to providing exceptional care to ensure that my clients leave feeling comfortable and confident with their healthy, beautiful feet.
Our feet are one of the most important parts of our body, yet they are often neglected when it comes to care and attention. As we go about our daily lives, we use our feet constantly to walk, run, and move around. However, we rarely take the time to consider just how much strain and pressure our feet are under, and how important proper foot care is for our overall health and wellbeing. Did you know that our feet make up a quarter of the body's bones, more than a fifth of the body's joints, and a twentieth of the body's muscles? This means that they are both functional and complex, and require the right care and attention to stay healthy. Ignoring foot care can have serious consequences for our health, and could even lead to complications down the line, including mobility issues. By taking care of our feet, we can prevent a range of foot problems and keep our entire body healthy and functioning properly. At the end of the day, the question we should be asking ourselves is not whether foot care is important, but rather how we can best care for our feet to ensure that they remain healthy and strong. Whether through regular visits to a foot healthcare specialist, proper footwear, or simply taking the time to stretch and massage our feet, there are many ways to prioritize foot care and keep our feet in top condition.
Cutting your cuticles is not recommended as they play an important role in keeping your nails healthy and strong. The cuticles act as a protective barrier for the matrix, the area where the nail grows, by preventing bacteria from entering and causing infection. If you cut your cuticles, you risk exposing the matrix to harmful bacteria, which can lead to redness, inflammation, pain, and even nail deformity. It's important to remember that the overall condition of your feet and toes can be negatively affected by cutting your cuticles. Cuticles are essential to the health of your nails as they protect new keratin cells from harm and prevent bacteria and viruses from entering. Removing the cuticle can create a gap between the skin and the nail, leaving you susceptible to infections such as Paronychia. This condition can cause symptoms such as swelling, pain, and the formation of yellowish pockets of pus. Therefore, it's important to avoid cutting your cuticles and to instead push them back gently with a cuticle pusher or orange stick after soaking them in warm water. This will keep your cuticles intact while also promoting healthy nail growth and preventing infection. In conclusion, taking care of your cuticles is crucial for maintaining healthy nails and overall foot health.
Cutting your toenails too short can lead to various foot problems, such as ingrown toenails and fungal infections. In particular, cutting the sides of your big toe too short can cause the nail to curl down and dig into your skin, resulting in an ingrown toenail. Additionally, trimming your nails in a curved shape that matches the contour of your toe can expose your nail bed, creating a space where fungal infections can develop. Therefore, it's important to trim your toenails straight across and not shorter than the edge of your toe. To avoid complications and promote healthy toenails, it's recommended to use proper nail trimming techniques. This includes using proper tools, such as nail clippers, and avoiding cutting the nails too short or in a curved shape. By following these guidelines, you can maintain the health of your toenails and prevent the development of foot problems.
It's not recommended to share nail care tools such as files, emery boards, and nail polishes with others. This is because these instruments can retain exfoliated skin particles, which may carry infectious agents. When these tools are shared, the risk of spreading fungal infections like tinea increases, as these infections can be transmitted from person to person through direct or indirect contact with infected particles. To avoid the spread of infection, it's important to use your own personal nail care tools and avoid sharing them with others. Regularly disinfecting your tools with rubbing alcohol or a specialized disinfectant can also help to prevent the spread of infection. By taking these precautions, you can maintain the health of your feet and toes and prevent the spread of contagious foot conditions.

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