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👩🏼‍⚕️ Medical Aesthetics and Skincare
💉 Doctor-led | Results-driven
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Hello there! 👋🏼

Welcome to our page, and thank you for joining us.

I’m Dr. Adè Forsyth-Thompson, medical doctor and founder of @arca.wellness 👩🏼‍⚕️

As a former Miss South Africa and lieutenant in the SANDF, I have always been passionate about aesthetic medicine and primary dermatological care.

At @arca.wellness, our mission is to enhance your natural beauty and optimize your skin quality using minimally invasive procedures. We prioritize respecting your unique facial anatomy and personal aesthetic goals.

We are thrilled to offer fully digital services, making it convenient for you to book your consultation. Simply click the link in bio to schedule an appointment today! ✨💁🏼‍♀️

Join us on this exciting beauty journey and follow along for valuable insights and updates!

#aesthetics #skincare #beautyjourney #arca by @arca.wellness

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6 months ago

Behind every glowing result is a team that cares deeply.

Meet Dr @adevanheerden and @lizelle_arca 👋🏼

Arca - where sconce, skill and heart come together to help you feel confident in your own skin.

#arcawellness #meettheteam #aestheticswithcare #skinhealth by @arca.wellness

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December is a short 3 1/2 months away.

If radiant skin is your goal, then you need a really good plan for the next couple of months.

As you know, I don’t gate keep, so here is what I’m planning:
- September: microneedling with NCTF
- October: chemical peel
- November: Botox and Profhilo
- December: Profhilo and a chemical peel

At home I’m also using Phloretin CF and PTIOX from @skinceuticals 👋🏼

Any questions? Pop them in the comments.

#skincare #skincareroutine #skincaretips #summerskincare #glowingskintips by @arca.wellness

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2 months ago

Not all retinoids are created equal, and choosing the wrong one is exactly why people give up on them.

Here are the six types, ordered from weakest to strongest, and what each one is actually for:

01 Retinyl esters — gentle anti-aging, ideal for sensitive or retinoid-naive skin 02 Retinol — targets fine lines; start 2-3x per week and build up 03 Retinal (retinaldehyde) — one conversion step from retinoic acid; the most potent OTC option 04 Adapalene — dual-action for mild acne and anti-aging; prescription in SA and a good first Rx retinoid 05 Tretinoin — pure retinoic acid, the gold standard for acne and ageing 06 Trifarotene — 4th generation, most potent, targets stubborn acne

The right retinoid for you depends on your skin concern, tolerance and what else is in your routine. At Arca we prescribe these as part of a structured skin protocol, not guesswork.

📍 Sandton Gate, Sandton 🔗 Book via link in bio

#Retinoids #Tretinoin #RetinolSkincare #EvidenceBasedSkincare #skincareroutine by @arca.wellness

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6ml of filler should look soft and natural if done correctly in the correct patient.

We placed filler in the:
- cheeks
- mid face
- piriform fossa
- temples

And we biostimulate pre-auricularly, at the angle of the jaw and in the chin dips.

#fullfacerejuvenation #filler #harmonyca #aesthetics #skincare by @arca.wellness

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A little skin maintenance day… with my tiny bestie 👶🏼🤍✨

I always get questions about microneedling, and honestly, the numbing cream makes it so much more comfortable than people expect. The post-treatment redness? Totally worth it for the glow that’s on its way 🍅😂

@arca.wellness | Partner by @arca.wellness

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2 months ago

Not all vitamin C serums are created equal. Back in the early 2000s, Dr Sheldon Pinnell at Duke University identified the exact formulation criteria a topical vitamin C serum needs to actually penetrate skin and deliver results. These became known as the Duke parameters:

• L-ascorbic acid concentration of 15-20%
• A pH below 3.5 (this is what allows penetration through the skin barrier)
• The addition of vitamin E and ferulic acid for antioxidant synergy and stability

SkinCeuticals CE Ferulic was formulated to meet these exact criteria, which is why it remains the gold standard nearly two decades later. It’s not marketing. It’s chemistry.

If your current vitamin C serum doesn’t meet these parameters it may be doing very little for you.

#VitaminCSerum #CEFerulic #SkinCeuticals #EvidenceBasedSkincare #dermatologistapproved by @arca.wellness

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It’s the treatment everyone has been eyeing 👀 its Sculptra.
An ‘injectable bio stimulator made of Poly-L-lactic acid that helps your body naturally rebuild its own collagen’.
This is not an instant gratification treatment, it works gradually over several months to restore volume loss, smooth out deep wrinkles and improve elasticity.
Just do yourself a favour and check out some before and afters online, then you’ll know why it was a no brainer😍👏 I’ve taken my own “before” so we can track my changes together 👏

Also, I know what you’re thinking… “that looks sore”. Not in the slightest. You are VERY numb and the procedure itself takes all of 2 minutes. You can be in and out over your lunch break and back in the office like you stepped out for a coffee.

#sculptra by @arca.wellness

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Cosmelan - suit up 🦸🏻‍♀️
I’ve been given an incredible opportunity to test out the much talked about, the super in demand Cosmelan treatment. Follow my journey as I am now in the recovery phase and will be taking you with me everyday of my recovery.
If you have any questions pop them below 👇 #cosmelan #cosmelan2 #arca by @arca.wellness

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This is for EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES only. It is not medical advice and you need consult a doctor for guidance.

Azelaic acid and retinoids as a combo or trending on social media, so Dr @adevanheerden unpacks the combo for you so that you can make an informed decision.

#azelaicacid #retinol #skincare #skincareroutine #doctor by @arca.wellness

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4 months ago

Lippie perfection. 💋

Here we aimed for:
- Cupid’s bow enhancement
- subtle plump
- minimise lip lines

Mission accomplished.

#restylanerefyne #restylanekysse #lipfillers #lipfillerbeforeandafter #doctor by @arca.wellness

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Most people know botulinum toxin for what it freezes. Fewer know what it can lift.

Your face has a constant tension between muscles that elevate and muscles that depress. By strategically relaxing the depressors, we restore balance — creating a natural, rested lift without a single incision.

Here is what that looks like at Arca:

The frown and brow — treating the corrugator muscles releases the downward pull between the brows, softening the frown and allowing the brow to sit higher and more openly.

Lateral brow lift — a precise dose into the lateral orbicularis oculi relaxes the muscle fibres pulling the tail of the brow down, giving a subtle but beautiful tip of brow lift that opens the outer eye area.

Tip of nose lift — injecting at the base of the nose relaxes the depressor nasi septi, releasing the downward tug on the nasal tip that becomes more pronounced with movement and age.

Jawline and platysma — along the jawline, botulinum toxin relaxes the platysmal bands that pull downward on the lower face, improving definition and contributing to a cleaner jaw contour.

Mentalis — relaxing the mentalis smooths chin dimpling, softens projection and creates the appearance of a longer, more elegant lower face.

Depressor anguli oris — treating the DAO releases the corners of the mouth from their downward pull, softening a sad or tired resting expression without changing the natural character of your face.

This is anatomy-led treatment. Every placement is intentional, every dose considered. The result is not a different face — it is your face, with gravity’s work quietly undone.

#botox #facelift #browlift by @arca.wellness

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