In the world of aesthetic medicine, where precision and knowledge make the difference, talking to leading professionals is an opportunity to understand the latest trends and techniques in facial treatments.
In this interview, we have the privilege of talking to Dr. Nuria Escoda, a renowned doctor with more than 30 years of experience in aesthetic medicine. In constant training, a fact that has allowed her to always be at the forefront, and driven by a passion for natural beauty, she has specialised in facial rejuvenation without surgery. Thanks to her mastery of facial anatomy and advanced techniques, she achieves precise and natural results adapted to each patient. He has developed his career mainly in Barcelona and for some years now he has been offering his aesthetic medicine services at the Omega Zeta Clinic in Andorra, where he collaborates with Andorra Health Destination.
Here, we will learn more about her vision, methodology and secrets to make people feel better about themselves.
Aesthetic treatments – trends and differential value
At Andorra Health Destination you offer various treatments. Which are currently the most popular and why do you think they are so popular?
The most requested treatment in Andorra and the one I work on in your country is the NATURAL and non-surgical face rejuvenation treatment, which we call Natural Lift. It consists of a set of four treatments that are combined according to the needs of each person.
The treatments are:
- Neuromodulators or, as it is more popularly known, Botox, which treats the wrinkles that form between the cells, at the front or around the eyes. They give a relaxed appearance to the face.
- Hyaluronic acid, to recover the volume of the face such as eyelids, eyelashes, eyelashes, mint and also treats the tired look, the eyes, the sad rictus and the enveloped face.
- Lift the face without adding volume with collagen inducers that provide a quick and long-lasting tightening of the face.
- Hydration of the skin with hyaluronic low or no cross-linking and vitamins.
(Andorra Health Destination offers hyaluronic acid treatment, treatment for expression wrinkles with Botox, Profhilo and Natural Lift).
What is the difference between the treatments performed here in Andorra and in other countries?
There is no difference between the treatments that we carry out in Andorra and those that are done all over the world, as the products and techniques are from leading international brands and all the professionals from all over the world are trained in the same courses and congresses.
Could you explain to us what kind of treatments you do most often and what results your patients are looking for?
The treatments I usually do in Andorra and Barcelona are the ones I have detailed above, as they are the ones patients know me best for.
How do you achieve a balance between visible and natural results? Is there any technique that makes it particularly easy?
There are three things that, in my opinion, are very important to take into account when carrying out an aesthetic medicine treatment that respects the naturalness of the face:
- Use the best products on the market, those with the most studies and a reliable manufacturing process.
- Inject them in the right places on the face and in the right quantity.
- NEVER seek to change anyone’s face, the only objective when we advise a treatment should be: IMPROVE the face, MAINTAIN the patient’s own features AND PREVENT AGING.
What do patients really look for when they choose an aesthetic medicine treatment: to look better, to feel better… or both?
Each person has different objectives when they consult an aesthetic doctor. That is why the first diagnostic consultation is so important.
If I had to choose one of the reasons, I would say that the aim is to look better in order to feel better. According to some neuroscience studies that I recently read, when a person looks at themselves in the mirror and likes themselves, their brain activates happiness mechanisms that also affect other areas of their life.
Specifically, there are studies that say that treatment with Botox improves the mood of people with depression, as we can see there is a direct connection between expression and appearance of the face and how we feel.
International profile and tourist experience
The services we offer at Andorra Health Destination are designed for international visitors. What kind of patients come from abroad and what do they look for in particular?
International travellers are the same as nationals. In Barcelona and Andorra we have patients who come from all over the world and who want to continue in our country the treatment they have received in other parts of the world.
Usually the treatments are the same, Botox to relax the expression, hyaluronic acid to restore facial volume, volumeless liposuction treatment with collagen inducers and treatment of skin hydration with low cross-linking hyaluronic acid and vitamins.
How can an aesthetic treatment be adapted to someone who comes for medical tourism and only spends a few days in Andorra?
All the treatments we have been talking about can be done in a single day, and some of them in the same session.
We usually carry out combinations of different treatments in the same session, as both the patient and I are only in Andorra for a short time. Another option is to finish the treatment by taking advantage of a visit to Barcelona to Clínica Escoda, the clinic we have at Rambla de Catalunya 60.
Recommendations for aesthetic medicine treatments
What would you recommend to someone who has never tried aesthetic medicine but is considering starting?
The first thing I would say is that the most important thing is to know what the patient wants, what I think is the best way to achieve their goals and how I believe from my experience that we can improve the face.
First I would carry out a study of your face and ask you what worries you or what you would like to improve.
Once we have analysed and diagnosed the treatment that can best solve what you want, and what I think will work best for you, we will make you a proposal.
What are the most important subsequent treatments that patients have to follow after undergoing treatment?
They are treatments that require little care. After a Botox treatment you cannot lower your head, stretch or wear a helmet for 3 hours.
After a treatment with hyaluronic acid or collagen inducers, it is not advisable to apply make-up until the end of the day and within two days do not do any strenuous exercise, sauna or swimming pool.
Innovation and a vision of the future in aesthetic medicine
What role do new technologies, such as digital facial diagnosis or the latest generation equipment, play in the results?
We use state-of-the-art diagnostic imaging devices with which we can see the skin from the inside and we can follow up the treatments we perform on the face and especially on the skin.
We also have a line of treatments with laser light, IPL or HIFU that help us to obtain very good results in our patients’ treatments.
I believe that new technologies are an essential tool for our work.
How do you see the future of aesthetic treatments within a concept of high-level health tourism such as the one being developed in Andorra?
I think that the high-level tourist who comes to Andorra or the person who comes there temporarily to work, and who are profiles like those we also find in Barcelona, want to take care of their face and are concerned about finding a place where they can be treated with the highest level of quality.
They are people who consult the opinions of the xarxes and Google to choose the one they think is the most suitable and that can offer them the best quality treatment.
With a combination of experience, precision and aesthetic sensitivity, Dr. Nuria Escoda demonstrates that natural beauty can be enhanced without surgery, with subtle and harmonious results. If you would like to find out more about her treatments or make an appointment, you can find more information on the Andorra Health Destination website.
