When poly-L-lactic acid is the right choice… and when it is not. Expert assessment at Clínica Provença, Barcelona.
Not all arm skin laxity should be treated in the same way.
Before recommending any option, we assess the degree of laxity, skin quality and the starting point in each case. If poly-L-lactic acid is the best indication, we design a session-based plan tailored to your progression to achieve a gradual, natural-looking result.
And if it is not the most suitable option, we will guide you honestly towards the treatment that is most likely to give you the best result.
We provide guidance based on medical expertise.
Poly-L-lactic acid is a collagen biostimulator. It is not a filler: it does not add artificial volume or change the shape of the arm overnight.
What it does is stimulate your own skin to produce structural collagen again, progressively restoring firmness, quality and texture from within.
This translates into a change that does not look “done”, but is perceived over time as firmer, smoother, more even-looking skin.
Improvement usually starts to become noticeable between weeks 4 and 8, consolidates between months 4 and 6 after the final session, and remains stable for around 18 to 24 months.
Why the arm requires more technical precision than other areas
Arm skin is thinner than the skin on the buttocks or thighs, and the subcutaneous tissue is less dense. This determines three technical decisions: high dilution, a deep injection plane and a retrograde fanning technique with a cannula. These decisions — not the molecule itself — are what make the difference in achieving an even result.
What it does — and does not do — in the arms
It improves firmness, texture and the crepey appearance of skin with mild to moderate laxity. It does not tighten truly redundant skin, shorten the arm or replace well-indicated surgery.
The key clinical question is not whether arm laxity bothers you. It is what kind of laxity you have.
To make this decision, we use a clinical classification that distinguishes different grades according to skin type and the degree of sagging.
This is the scenario in which poly-L-lactic acid makes the most sense. The skin is not excessive, but it has lost quality.
In these cases, treatment can be combined with liposuction to address both components.
Here, the role of the biostimulator may be combined with energy-based devices.
When the skin is already visibly hanging, no biostimulator can correct it. The indication is surgical, with assisted liposuction.
This is the typical situation after marked weight loss. The only effective solution is surgery.
Crepey skin is identified with a pinch test. It is thin, with a fine transverse wrinkled texture, and does not form a hanging fold when the arm is extended. This is the scenario in which poly-L-lactic acid offers the greatest value.
Redundant skin falls under gravity when the arm is held horizontally, creates a clear fold and often extends towards the axillary wall. In cases with significant excess skin, no biostimulator will contract that skin.
During the assessment, we perform a pinch test, observe the fold imprint with the arm extended and take photographs in standardised positions. You leave that appointment with a decision, not an estimate.
It is best suited when:
Laxity is mild to moderate (stages 1 to 2b discussed above), the skin has a crepey appearance due to solar elastosis, chronological ageing or menopausal hormonal changes, and your weight has been stable for at least six months.
It is also a natural indication in women aged 40 to 55 who start to notice changes in their arms before other areas and want to preserve tissue quality without resorting to surgery.
It may also be appropriate, with more restrictive criteria, when:
Weight loss has been moderate, has been stable for at least six months, and the residual laxity is moderate.
During active weight loss or in more advanced laxity, we postpone treatment. Rushing it does not improve the outcome: it compromises it.
It is not the right option for you if:
The arm skin is already clearly redundant and hangs significantly when the arm is extended. If weight loss is still ongoing. If you have a personal history of keloids or hypertrophic scarring. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding. If you have active autoimmune or connective tissue disease.
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Progressive results, in keeping with your skin
The goal is not to “tighten the arm” immediately, but to improve tissue quality progressively until the skin regains more firmness and a better texture.
There is no abrupt overnight change. The result is built over your skin’s own biological timeline.
Why this treatment requires judgement before technique:
We assess the arm using medical classification, pinch test and standardised photography. That is what guides the decision between poly-L-lactic acid, combination with an energy-based device or referral for surgery.
If the degree of sagging corresponds to stage 3 or 4, we tell you in that same appointment and guide you towards trusted plastic surgery care.
The arm is not treated in the same way as other areas.
It requires high dilution, a deep plane and homogeneous product distribution. That is why every treatment is performed medically, without delegation, adapting each decision to your case.
Between sessions, we assess progress with comparative photography and adjust the plan if needed.
The goal is not to complete a set number of sessions, but to achieve an improvement that is consistent with your starting point.
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This is a common concern, and understandably so: arm skin is thinner, and any irregularity is noticed sooner than in other areas.
For precisely that reason, this treatment requires the technique to be adapted to the arm, rather than applying the same protocol used for the face or other areas.
We work with three key decisions:
When these decisions are tailored to your case, the aim is not for the arm to look “treated”, but for the skin to recover firmness and texture gradually and coherently.
What you notice is firmer arm skin with a better texture.
There is no added volume because poly-L-lactic acid does not fill: it stimulates your own collagen. The improvement develops gradually over months, not from one day to the next, which is why it usually goes unnoticed by others.
Patients themselves often describe it as “I see my arms as they used to be, not as someone else’s arms”.
The usual guideline is two to three sessions per arm, spaced 4 to 8 weeks apart.
The exact number is not fixed in advance. It is decided after assessing your degree of laxity, skin quality and, above all, the response we observe after the first session.
One session is rarely enough for a stable result; three are not always necessary. That is why we work with an open treatment plan.
During the first 48 to 72 hours there is temporary swelling, which resolves during the first week.
The real improvement usually starts to be perceived between weeks 4 and 8 in the form of better firmness and texture. The result is assessed clinically 4 to 6 months after the final session, not before.
Expected duration is around 18 to 24 months.
A history of keloids or hypertrophic scars is an explicit contraindication to poly-L-lactic acid.
In active autoimmune or connective tissue diseases (lupus, scleroderma, dermatomyositis, rheumatoid arthritis during flare-up), the response to a biostimulator is less predictable, so as a matter of clinical prudence we do not indicate treatment until the condition is stable and your specialist authorises it. Pregnancy and breastfeeding are also reasons to postpone.
We review all of this during the medical history. It is never a formality.
In consultation, we distinguish between crepey skin and clearly redundant skin using a pinch test and by observing the fold with the arm extended.
If you are stage 1 to 2b, you are a candidate. If the sagging corresponds to stage 3 or 4, the honest answer is referral for plastic surgery.
It depends on two variables.
The first is whether your weight has been stable for at least six months without significant fluctuations. Treating during active weight loss wastes the effect because the skin is still changing beneath the new collagen.
The second is the degree of laxity: in mild to moderate laxity, poly-L-lactic acid improves skin quality. If the skin is already clearly hanging (which is common after major weight loss), no biostimulator will contract it, and the correct answer is brachioplasty.
It is a conversation we have honestly.
In certain profiles, the combination provides real clinical value.
Microfocused ultrasound or radiofrequency with microneedling produce immediate contraction through thermal effect and prepare the tissue; poly-L-lactic acid maintains that gain over time through the deposition of new collagen. At least 2 to 4 weeks should separate both procedures so inflammatory responses do not overlap.
By contrast, combining it with other biostimulators in the same area and session is not supported by clinical consensus and does not improve the result.
Combination only makes sense when each technique contributes something the other cannot provide. If that is not the case, we do not recommend it.
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Dr. Manuela Gheorghiu is a specialist in Aesthetic Medicine, founder and Medical Director of Clínica Provença, a medical aesthetic clinic in Barcelona. She combines her clinical practice with university teaching and advanced medical training, staying continuously up to date to offer evidence-based, safe and effective treatments.
She graduated in Medicine and Surgery with highest honours from the Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Bucharest. Her medical degree is officially recognised by the Spanish Ministry of Health, allowing her to practise as a licensed physician in Spain since 2018. Her specialist training in Aesthetic Medicine was completed in Spain, where she obtained her postgraduate qualification from the University of Córdoba.
She regularly participates in international congresses, courses and advanced training programmes, integrating the latest developments in aesthetic medicine with a rigorous clinical approach and a global vision of aesthetic rejuvenation.
She specialises in non-surgical medical aesthetic rejuvenation, focused on enhancing facial and body harmony in a natural and personalised way. She combines different techniques and technologies according to each patient’s needs, always based on an individual medical assessment, honest guidance and a close doctor–patient relationship, with the aim of achieving balanced results that respect each person’s identity.
Member of the College of Physicians of Barcelona (COMB), with the number of collegiate 55671, and holder of the Diploma of Accreditation of Training in Aesthetic and Cosmetic Medicine (DIACAP), issued by the COMB.
Member of the Spanish Society of Aesthetic Medicine (SEME) with the number 2729.
Member of the Association of Aesthetic Doctors of Catalonia (SMEC) with the number 65.
Member of the Spanish Society of Fat Transplant Applications (SETGRA).
Professor of the Master in Aesthetic Medicine and Comprehensive Rejuvenation of the Catholic University of Valencia and the European Medical College.
41st National Congress of Aesthetic Medicine and 7th SERECAP Congress (Spanish Society of Hair Restoration), 2026.
Practical fundamentals of aesthetic ultrasound, Dermica Laboratories (2026).
Dermamelan Expert Meeting: leading medical approach to depigmentation, Mesoestetic (2025)
Latest trends in Thread Tightening: Anatomy, advanced technique and results, Croma (2025).
Buttock approach: “New Round Raised Technique”, Dermica Laboratoires (2025).
Galderma Gain Spark Training: “Shaping Progress in Aesthetics’ Real-World Knowledge, Highlighting the latest trends and treatment innovation” (2025).
Well Aging training module: mastering the art of “less is more” and stimulating collagen production for better skin quality, Galderma (2025).
Hands on Sculptra, collagen biostimulator, Galderma (2025).
Seminar on ‘Addressing Facial Sagging in Aesthetic Medicine,’ Barcelona Medical Association (2025).
“Natural Beauty” training: enhance natural beauty with facial harmonization techniques and dynamic wrinkle treatment, Galderma Academy (2025).
Professional seminar ‘Medical-aesthetic treatment with hyaluronic acid in the mid-face and under-eye area’, Barcelona Medical Association (2025).
24th World Congress of Aesthetic Medicine (2025).
40th Congress of the Spanish Society of Aesthetic Medicine (2025).
Nuceiva neuromodulator training, anatomy and clinical results, Evolus Inc. (2024).
Hands on: Launch of Galderma’s NEW neuromodulator Relfydess (2024).
Practical Theoretical Workshop – Special: Collagen Biostimulator, Galderma (2024).
Skymedic Regenerative Day: Exosomes, advanced photobiodynamic therapy and carboxytherapy (2024).
Teoxane’s course in Aesthetic Medicine, advanced level: facial anatomy, middle third and redensification, upper third, rheology, eyebrows, lips and gummy smile and lower third (2024).
Training course on ‘Neuromodulators in aesthetic medicine’, Barcelona Medical Association (2024).
Lifting and Redensification facial treatment training, Galderma (2024).
“Galderma on stage” workshop: anatomy, Skinboosters treatments, collagen biostimulators, dynamic wrinkles, middle third and under-eye circles, lips, rhinomodeling, chin and complications (2024).
Formation of Sculptra corporal, Galderma (2024).
Course “Brighten your patients’ skin”, Galderma (2024).
Session “Discover the best profile of your patients”, Galderma (2024).
Galderma clinical session: Restylane Vital+Sculptra (2024).
Galderma training workshop: Harmony and balance of proportions (2024).
Teoxane Training Workshop: Facial Masculinization (2024).
IBSA training workshop: approach to transgender patients (2024).
Sinclair training workshop: Lanluma day (2024).
Sinclair Hands On: Body Lanluma (2024).
Training by the Barcelona Medical Association: Lasers and light sources in medicine (2024).
Training Spanish Society of Aesthetic Medicine: Anesthesia and Resuscitation in Aesthetic Medicine (2024).
Expert Diploma in Leadership in Aesthetic Medicine – CEU University (2023).
Webinar Skinbooster treatments and skin quality, Galderma (2023).
Allergan Hands On Training: Workshop on Facial Ultrasound as a diagnostic tool in the daily practice of Aesthetic Medicine (2023).
Allergan Training – Master Class: HarmonyCa and Juvederm (2023).
Allergan Behind Beauty 360º Training (2023).
Teoxane training: Lip training workshop (lip techniques, 2023).
Teoxane training: Clinical session (diagnosis of clinical cases, 2023).
Teoxane Academy Regional Congress – MLT 3.1 Technique (2023).
Fillmed training (Protocols: Bionutrishape, Bionutrilift, Bionutrilips, Full-face, 2023).
Fillmed training (Dermatocosmetica, 2023).
Sinclair Hands On (Ellansé and Maili).
Neauvia formation: hyaluronic acid + pen plasma (2023).
Training Galderma Botulinum toxin liquid: Alluzience (2023).
Galderma Formation: Sculptra + Lyft (2023).
Galderma training: dissection of cadavers (ACME Mallorca, 2023).
IBSA Hands On Training (Profhilo, Skinko, 2023).
IBSA Training: Approach to complicated lips (2023).
IFMIL Training- Basic Life Support Course + DEA (Consell Català de Ressuscitació, 2023).
IFMIL Training-Theoretical and practical workshop on minor outpatient surgery (cutaneous, subcutaneous, continuous and discontinuous sutures, wound management and dermatological lesions, 2023).
Training by the Barcelona Medical Association: Adverse effects with materials (2023).
Thermage Hands On Training (2023).
Candela laser training: Nordlys IPL (PR 530 and VL 550) (2023).
Lumenis laser training: IPL and ERBIO YAG (2023).
Lumenis Laser Formation: CO2 (AcuPulse, 2023).
HANDY Laser Training – Plasma Pen (2023).
Master Class: Rejuvenation of face / neck / neckline / hands – by CO2 laser (2023).
Master Class: Non-surgical eyelid retraction & Endolifting (2023).
Aesthetic Surgery Training: Endolifting (2023).
Aesthetic Surgery Training: Nanofat (2023).
Facial and Body Aesthetic Surgery Training: Lipolaser with Liposuction (2023).
Allergan Hands on training: Hyaluronic acid middle/lower/upper third (MD Codes- Mauricio di Maio, 2022).
Allergan Hands on Training: HarmonyCa (2022).
Allergan Hands on Training: Botulinum Toxin (2022).
Teoxane formation: Hyaluronic acid (middle/lower/upper third, 2022).
Teoxane training in collaboration with Cardenal Herrera University: Expert in leadership in Aesthetic Medicine – Training in marketing, sales, facial treatments (2022).
Galderma formation: hyaluronic acid (middle/lower/upper third, 2022).
Galderma training: Sculptra collagen stimulator, Skinbooster (2022).
Merz Formation: Radiesse (2022).
Chroma Formation: Hands on Juvenus Medium-Strong/Skinbooster Rich pure (2022).
Dermica Laboratoires Training: Penis thickening with hyaluronic acid (2022).
Medyglobal Tornado/ Harpoon/ Screwcog (2022).
Medyglobal Training: Body hyaluronic acid and Buttock Treatment DeneB H. (2022).
Medyglobal/Merz Training: Buttock Reshaping with Radiesse and PDO Threads (2022).
Sinclair Training: Buttock Augmentation and Reshaping with Lanluma (2022).
Regenlab (Blisscare) training: PRP/Cellular Matrix (2022).
Regenlab (Blisscare) training: PRP/Cellular Matrix (2022).
Training Spanish Society of Aesthetic Medicine: Filler implants in aesthetic medicine with classroom practice (2022).
Training Spanish Society of Aesthetic Medicine: Collagen Stimulators (2022).
Training Spanish Society of Aesthetic Medicine: Facial flaccidity (2022).
Training Spanish Society of Aesthetic Medicine: Dermatoscopy, teledermatology and topographic dermatology in Primary Care (2022).
Training Spanish Society of Aesthetic Medicine: Business Management in Aesthetic Medicine (2022).
Training Spanish Society of Aesthetic Medicine: Business Management in Aesthetic Medicine (2022).
Training Official College of Physicians of Barcelona: New developments in facial treatments—gummy smile/lower third/dark circles (2022).
Training Official College of Physicians of Barcelona: New developments in the prevention and diagnosis of chronic venous disease (2022).
Training Catalan Society of Aesthetic Doctors: Facial fillers: Lights and shadows (2022).
Fellowship at Clinica Now in Portugal with Dr. Abraham Valência (2022).
Pronokar Formation (2022).
Lipedema training (2022).
National Congress of SEME and SERECAP, Malaga (2022).
Accreditation for the use of Botulinum Toxin in Aesthetic Medicine (2021).
Allergan Botulinum Toxin Training (2021).
PRP Hy-Tissue/ QREM CYTOKINE Training (2021).
Specialization Diploma in Musculoskeletal Ultrasound – UFV Madrid (2021).
Specialization Master in Aesthetic Medicine – University of Cordoba, Spain (2020-2021).
Workshop on facial fillers with hyaluronic acid, results of radiofrequency and microneedling techniques (2020).
Refresher course on the injection of fillers in the body (2019).
Course Basic Life Support +DEA – Consell Català de Ressuscitació (2019).
Master Course Facial Rejuvenation (2018).
Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery, Carol Davila University, Bucharest (2011-2017).
"Dr Manuela is the best cosmetic doctor I have ever met. She prioritises her patients' well-being and results over financial gain. You can talk to her at your leisure, and she will explain absolutely everything you need to know, taking all the time in the world. She treats you with kindness and absolute professionalism, and you can see a dedication to her profession that I have never seen before. The results are perfect, and you will be completely satisfied with the treatments. You are in the best hands! I highly recommend her."
‘A colleague recommended her to me and I am delighted. Dr Manuela has been a real discovery😊 She is professional and caring, which is very difficult to find. With her, I am achieving the results that I couldn't achieve elsewhere. I wouldn't change her for anything ❤️’
‘My name is Carlos. Five days ago, I had hyaluronic acid injections in my jawline and cheekbones, and I am thrilled with the results. Dr. Manuela was wonderful, both in her treatment and her execution, explaining everything to me and putting me at ease before and during the entire process. I highly recommend her.’
‘Dr Manuela is a great professional in her field, and her qualities as a person make her, in my opinion, the best professional I have ever met in Barcelona. I feel that it is very difficult to find a doctor who understands what you are looking for and with whom you have the connection you need to put yourself in their hands without fear. Thank you very much, Doctor!’
"The doctor is very pleasant, attentive, and patient.
She reassures you if you have any doubts and explains everything very well. She puts you at ease and makes you feel confident, with great results.
Thank you very much."
Dr. Manuela Gheorghiu is a specialist in Aesthetic Medicine, founder and Medical Director of Clínica Provença, a medical aesthetic clinic in Barcelona. She combines her clinical practice with university teaching and advanced medical training, staying continuously up to date to offer evidence-based, safe and effective treatments.
She graduated in Medicine and Surgery with highest honours from the Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Bucharest. Her medical degree is officially recognised by the Spanish Ministry of Health, allowing her to practise as a licensed physician in Spain since 2018. Her specialist training in Aesthetic Medicine was completed in Spain, where she obtained her postgraduate qualification from the University of Córdoba.
She regularly participates in international congresses, courses and advanced training programmes, integrating the latest developments in aesthetic medicine with a rigorous clinical approach and a global vision of aesthetic rejuvenation.
She specialises in non-surgical medical aesthetic rejuvenation, focused on enhancing facial and body harmony in a natural and personalised way. She combines different techniques and technologies according to each patient’s needs, always based on an individual medical assessment, honest guidance and a close doctor–patient relationship, with the aim of achieving balanced results that respect each person’s identity.
Member of the College of Physicians of Barcelona (COMB), with the number of collegiate 55671, and holder of the Diploma of Accreditation of Training in Aesthetic and Cosmetic Medicine (DIACAP), issued by the COMB.
Member of the Spanish Society of Aesthetic Medicine (SEME) with the number 2729.
Member of the Association of Aesthetic Doctors of Catalonia (SMEC) with the number 65.
Member of the Spanish Society of Fat Transplant Applications (SETGRA).
Professor of the Master in Aesthetic Medicine and Comprehensive Rejuvenation of the Catholic University of Valencia and the European Medical College.
41st National Congress of Aesthetic Medicine and 7th SERECAP Congress (Spanish Society of Hair Restoration), 2026.
Practical fundamentals of aesthetic ultrasound, Dermica Laboratories (2026).
Dermamelan Expert Meeting: leading medical approach to depigmentation, Mesoestetic (2025)
Latest trends in Thread Tightening: Anatomy, advanced technique and results, Croma (2025).
Buttock approach: “New Round Raised Technique”, Dermica Laboratoires (2025).
Galderma Gain Spark Training: “Shaping Progress in Aesthetics’ Real-World Knowledge, Highlighting the latest trends and treatment innovation” (2025).
Well Aging training module: mastering the art of “less is more” and stimulating collagen production for better skin quality, Galderma (2025).
Hands on Sculptra, collagen biostimulator, Galderma (2025).
Seminar on ‘Addressing Facial Sagging in Aesthetic Medicine,’ Barcelona Medical Association (2025).
“Natural Beauty” training: enhance natural beauty with facial harmonization techniques and dynamic wrinkle treatment, Galderma Academy (2025).
Professional seminar ‘Medical-aesthetic treatment with hyaluronic acid in the mid-face and under-eye area’, Barcelona Medical Association (2025).
24th World Congress of Aesthetic Medicine (2025).
40th Congress of the Spanish Society of Aesthetic Medicine (2025).
Nuceiva neuromodulator training, anatomy and clinical results, Evolus Inc. (2024).
Hands on: Launch of Galderma’s NEW neuromodulator Relfydess (2024).
Practical Theoretical Workshop – Special: Collagen Biostimulator, Galderma (2024).
Skymedic Regenerative Day: Exosomes, advanced photobiodynamic therapy and carboxytherapy (2024).
Teoxane’s course in Aesthetic Medicine, advanced level: facial anatomy, middle third and redensification, upper third, rheology, eyebrows, lips and gummy smile and lower third (2024).
Training course on ‘Neuromodulators in aesthetic medicine’, Barcelona Medical Association (2024).
Lifting and Redensification facial treatment training, Galderma (2024).
“Galderma on stage” workshop: anatomy, Skinboosters treatments, collagen biostimulators, dynamic wrinkles, middle third and under-eye circles, lips, rhinomodeling, chin and complications (2024).
Formation of Sculptra corporal, Galderma (2024).
Course “Brighten your patients’ skin”, Galderma (2024).
Session “Discover the best profile of your patients”, Galderma (2024).
Galderma clinical session: Restylane Vital+Sculptra (2024).
Galderma training workshop: Harmony and balance of proportions (2024).
Teoxane Training Workshop: Facial Masculinization (2024).
IBSA training workshop: approach to transgender patients (2024).
Sinclair training workshop: Lanluma day (2024).
Sinclair Hands On: Body Lanluma (2024).
Training by the Barcelona Medical Association: Lasers and light sources in medicine (2024).
Training Spanish Society of Aesthetic Medicine: Anesthesia and Resuscitation in Aesthetic Medicine (2024).
Expert Diploma in Leadership in Aesthetic Medicine – CEU University (2023).
Webinar Skinbooster treatments and skin quality, Galderma (2023).
Allergan Hands On Training: Workshop on Facial Ultrasound as a diagnostic tool in the daily practice of Aesthetic Medicine (2023).
Allergan Training – Master Class: HarmonyCa and Juvederm (2023).
Allergan Behind Beauty 360º Training (2023).
Teoxane training: Lip training workshop (lip techniques, 2023).
Teoxane training: Clinical session (diagnosis of clinical cases, 2023).
Teoxane Academy Regional Congress – MLT 3.1 Technique (2023).
Fillmed training (Protocols: Bionutrishape, Bionutrilift, Bionutrilips, Full-face, 2023).
Fillmed training (Dermatocosmetica, 2023).
Sinclair Hands On (Ellansé and Maili).
Neauvia formation: hyaluronic acid + pen plasma (2023).
Training Galderma Botulinum toxin liquid: Alluzience (2023).
Galderma Formation: Sculptra + Lyft (2023).
Galderma training: dissection of cadavers (ACME Mallorca, 2023).
IBSA Hands On Training (Profhilo, Skinko, 2023).
IBSA Training: Approach to complicated lips (2023).
IFMIL Training- Basic Life Support Course + DEA (Consell Català de Ressuscitació, 2023).
IFMIL Training-Theoretical and practical workshop on minor outpatient surgery (cutaneous, subcutaneous, continuous and discontinuous sutures, wound management and dermatological lesions, 2023).
Training by the Barcelona Medical Association: Adverse effects with materials (2023).
Thermage Hands On Training (2023).
Candela laser training: Nordlys IPL (PR 530 and VL 550) (2023).
Lumenis laser training: IPL and ERBIO YAG (2023).
Lumenis Laser Formation: CO2 (AcuPulse, 2023).
HANDY Laser Training – Plasma Pen (2023).
Master Class: Rejuvenation of face / neck / neckline / hands – by CO2 laser (2023).
Master Class: Non-surgical eyelid retraction & Endolifting (2023).
Aesthetic Surgery Training: Endolifting (2023).
Aesthetic Surgery Training: Nanofat (2023).
Facial and Body Aesthetic Surgery Training: Lipolaser with Liposuction (2023).
Allergan Hands on training: Hyaluronic acid middle/lower/upper third (MD Codes- Mauricio di Maio, 2022).
Allergan Hands on Training: HarmonyCa (2022).
Allergan Hands on Training: Botulinum Toxin (2022).
Teoxane formation: Hyaluronic acid (middle/lower/upper third, 2022).
Teoxane training in collaboration with Cardenal Herrera University: Expert in leadership in Aesthetic Medicine – Training in marketing, sales, facial treatments (2022).
Galderma formation: hyaluronic acid (middle/lower/upper third, 2022).
Galderma training: Sculptra collagen stimulator, Skinbooster (2022).
Merz Formation: Radiesse (2022).
Chroma Formation: Hands on Juvenus Medium-Strong/Skinbooster Rich pure (2022).
Dermica Laboratoires Training: Penis thickening with hyaluronic acid (2022).
Medyglobal Tornado/ Harpoon/ Screwcog (2022).
Medyglobal Training: Body hyaluronic acid and Buttock Treatment DeneB H. (2022).
Medyglobal/Merz Training: Buttock Reshaping with Radiesse and PDO Threads (2022).
Sinclair Training: Buttock Augmentation and Reshaping with Lanluma (2022).
Regenlab (Blisscare) training: PRP/Cellular Matrix (2022).
Regenlab (Blisscare) training: PRP/Cellular Matrix (2022).
Training Spanish Society of Aesthetic Medicine: Filler implants in aesthetic medicine with classroom practice (2022).
Training Spanish Society of Aesthetic Medicine: Collagen Stimulators (2022).
Training Spanish Society of Aesthetic Medicine: Facial flaccidity (2022).
Training Spanish Society of Aesthetic Medicine: Dermatoscopy, teledermatology and topographic dermatology in Primary Care (2022).
Training Spanish Society of Aesthetic Medicine: Business Management in Aesthetic Medicine (2022).
Training Spanish Society of Aesthetic Medicine: Business Management in Aesthetic Medicine (2022).
Training Official College of Physicians of Barcelona: New developments in facial treatments—gummy smile/lower third/dark circles (2022).
Training Official College of Physicians of Barcelona: New developments in the prevention and diagnosis of chronic venous disease (2022).
Training Catalan Society of Aesthetic Doctors: Facial fillers: Lights and shadows (2022).
Fellowship at Clinica Now in Portugal with Dr. Abraham Valência (2022).
Pronokar Formation (2022).
Lipedema training (2022).
National Congress of SEME and SERECAP, Malaga (2022).
Accreditation for the use of Botulinum Toxin in Aesthetic Medicine (2021).
Allergan Botulinum Toxin Training (2021).
PRP Hy-Tissue/ QREM CYTOKINE Training (2021).
Specialization Diploma in Musculoskeletal Ultrasound – UFV Madrid (2021).
Specialization Master in Aesthetic Medicine – University of Cordoba, Spain (2020-2021).
Workshop on facial fillers with hyaluronic acid, results of radiofrequency and microneedling techniques (2020).
Refresher course on the injection of fillers in the body (2019).
Course Basic Life Support +DEA – Consell Català de Ressuscitació (2019).
Master Course Facial Rejuvenation (2018).
Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery, Carol Davila University, Bucharest (2011-2017).
"Dr Manuela is the best cosmetic doctor I have ever met. She prioritises her patients' well-being and results over financial gain. You can talk to her at your leisure, and she will explain absolutely everything you need to know, taking all the time in the world. She treats you with kindness and absolute professionalism, and you can see a dedication to her profession that I have never seen before. The results are perfect, and you will be completely satisfied with the treatments. You are in the best hands! I highly recommend her."
‘A colleague recommended her to me and I am delighted. Dr Manuela has been a real discovery😊 She is professional and caring, which is very difficult to find. With her, I am achieving the results that I couldn't achieve elsewhere. I wouldn't change her for anything ❤️’
‘My name is Carlos. Five days ago, I had hyaluronic acid injections in my jawline and cheekbones, and I am thrilled with the results. Dr. Manuela was wonderful, both in her treatment and her execution, explaining everything to me and putting me at ease before and during the entire process. I highly recommend her.’
‘Dr Manuela is a great professional in her field, and her qualities as a person make her, in my opinion, the best professional I have ever met in Barcelona. I feel that it is very difficult to find a doctor who understands what you are looking for and with whom you have the connection you need to put yourself in their hands without fear. Thank you very much, Doctor!’
"The doctor is very pleasant, attentive, and patient.
She reassures you if you have any doubts and explains everything very well. She puts you at ease and makes you feel confident, with great results.
Thank you very much."
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