‘Amourage’ means “Waves of Love”
It is derived from two distinct words: ‘Amour’ the French term for ‘love’ taking into account my Belgian ancestry and ‘Amwaj’ the Arabic word for ‘Waves’ relating to my love of the sea and my Middle East upbringing.
My story starts with when my Father was asked if he’d consider moving to a small Emirate in the Gulf called Dubai in the early 80’s. This is where I completed my schooling and developed my love of cultural variety. It wasn’t long before I appreciated the beauty of humanity through simple gestures of kindness amongst so many different nationalities. I returned to Cape Town in 2000 to start my medical career at the University of Cape Town. Both of my parents were accomplished cooks and believed in healthy ageing through a healthy diet and activity. My love for aesthetics came naturally as It has always been part of my life since I was a child.
Step 1 - First contact
Your journey at Amourage Skin Clinic starts by having personal and direct contact with Dr. Lahey. Communication and availability for my patients sets the beginning of an experience that is unique, no concern is ever too small.
Step 2 - The appointment
Amourage Skin Clinic provides a warm welcoming environment. A full hour is standard and treatments are professionally planned and discussed. As part of your consultation, you will have every opportunity to share your concerns and expectations as well as to ask any frequently asked questions about skincare clinics and treatments.
Step 3 - Pre-procedure
As part of your Skin Analysis, any make up is removed and pre-procedural photos are taken as a visual history of your journey. Your prioritized concerned zones are examined and graded as well as any other visual, topographical, and mechanical signs of ageing.
Step 4 - The procedure
Safety and patient comfort are prioritized by explaining the steps of the procedure, sterile methodical cleaning, and appropriate numbing agents. Gentle care and safety comes through professional experience. Your comfort is always Dr. Lahey’s priority as is minimizing any down time. Procedures are never rushed, they should be a luxurious memorable event.
Step 5 - The Follow up
Dr. Lahey is always available to discuss any concern and to re-discuss any post-treatment procedural activities. Staged follow ups with repeat photography allow for assessment of treatment success as well as to appropriately plan for future treatments and multidisciplinary integration.
Skin rejuvenation and healing is a process. It starts by an in-depth and focused identification of the underlying missing architectural components of your skin which has led to premature aging and matching these to the science-based treatments specifically targeted for the repair process to occur.
Your skin’s own ability to heal and rejuvenate is activated by replacing the missing ingredients normally found in youthful universally desired skin. The healing outcomes of your own skin will always outweigh the benefits gained from products that work in isolation as compared to those that stimulate your skin’s cellular repair processes.
Completely natural and healthy results are achieved by addressing the various components of your skin through a systematic approach of the 5 R’s of skin rejuvenation.
Relax
Relax facial muscles to reduce the appearance of dynamic wrinkles.
Resurface
Improving skin tone, texture, and color by addressing issues like sun damage, lines, acne scars, and uneven pigmentation.
Redraping
Improving skin structure and firmness through treatments that stimulate collagen production and remodel the skin’s deeper layers.
Refill
Addresses volume loss that occurs with ageing, restoring lost volume and enhancing contours.
Retain
Ongoing skin care practices and maintenance to help preserve the results achieved from rejuvenation treatments and prevent further ageing.