Aesthetics and Beauty

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Advanced Facial Treatments

Dermaplaning

Dermaplaning is a procedure using a medical grade scalpel to remove the uppermost layer of your skin removing dead skin cells, trapped oil and vellous hair (peach fuzz).

Why choose dermaplaning?

This treatment will leave your skin super soft and smooth.
Exfoliates dead skin cells.
Removes vellous hair (peach fuzz), non-terminal hair.
Flawless make up application.
Increased penetration of skincare products from 8% to 80%.
Improves the appearance of fine lines, dark spots and large pores.
Stimulates collagen synthesis and creates a radiant healthy glow.

There is no downtime to this treatment just healthy glowing skin. This treatment is suitable for every 4 weeks.

Will Vellus Hair Grow Back Thicker or Darker?

No, removing vellus hair through dermaplaning will not cause the hair to grow back thicker or darker. This is a misconception as shaving or dermaplaning vellus hair will simply create a blunt tip as the hair grows back which may make it feel thicker. The structure of the hair follicle has not been interfered with therefore the hair cannot change growing back thicker or darker.

Unfortunately not all treatments are for everyone. Please check the following contraindications list to make sure you avoid disappointment.

active acne

active cold sores

flat warts

skin cancer

flare up of eczema or dermatitis

hemophilia

rosacea

scleroderma impetigo

sunburn

raised/vascular lesions

telangiectasia/erythema

uncontrolled diabetes

history of hypertrophic scarring or keloid formation

clients who have thick dark facial hair

pregnant

undergoing chemotherapy or radiation

hormonal therapy

Accutane within the last 6 months

Skin peels or recently used topical agents such as glycolic acids, alpha-hydroxy acids and Retin-A in the last two weeks

Allergic to nickel or stainless steel

Express Dermaplaning £35.00

Luxury Dermaplaning £45.00

Microneedling

Microneedling also known as skin needling or collagen induction therapy is a procedure using a CE Medical automatic microneedling therapy system made up of tiny needles that create multiple superficial puncture wounds, releasing growth factors that stimulate the fibroblasts creating new collagen and elastin. The aim of the treatment is to traumatise the skin without collateral damage to the epidermis and healthy tissue.

The recovery is rapid with very little downtime, residual pain or discomfort. Microneedling increases the availability of cell nutrients and helps to strengthen the collagen in vessel walls and connective tissue. It increases the density of the epidermis lessening the appearance of broken capillaries.

All products used for this treatment are medical grade, sterile and single use where necessary.

Conditions that can be treated using microneedling are:

Premature skin ageing
Scaring and acne scars
Stretch makes
Hyperpigmentation and age spots
Large pores
Fine lines and wrinkles
Tightening of the skin
Skin rejuvenation
Skin tone and texture

Unfortunately not all treatments are for everyone. Please check the following contraindications list to make sure you avoid disappointment.

Conditions that would mean you are unable to have this treatment:

Hemophilia, blood clotting problems (i.e. poor wound healing)

Papulopustular rosacea

Acne Vulgaris - moderate to severe

Solar Keratosis

Undergoing chemotherapy or immune therapy

Connective tissue disorders / auto immune disorders

Long term use of Prednisone and other steroid medication (treatment will increase inflammation)

Pregnant/Nursing

HIV/AIDS

Anticoaqulants/blood thinners (including but not limited to Warfarin or aspirin)

Sceleroderma

Collagen vascular diseases

Allergy to nickel or stainless steal

Conditions that need a doctors letter to confirm the treatment is suitable before treatment can begin:

Transplant Anti-Rejection Drugs

Heart Disease

Hypertension (High Blood Pressure treated with medication)

Cancer - after 12 months.

Insulin Dependent Diabetes.

Please wait until the following have completely healed:

Active bacterial, fungal or viral infection

Active herpes - cold sores. Even if inactive take your anti-viral medication 2 weeks pre and post treatment.

Warts in the area to be treated

Sunburn

Inflammation

Open lesions in the area being treated.

Waiting times from specific procedures:

Recent facial operations wait at least three months post surgery.

Isoretinoin (e.g. Roaccutane) 6-12 months post treatment.

Tattooing/Cosmetic Tattooing wait 3 months.

IPL/Laser Hair Removal wait 2 weeks.

Laser Resurfacing/Ablative wait 8 weeks.

Chemical Peels wait 2 weeks.

Botox wait 2 weeks.

Dermal Fillers wait 2 weeks.- 1 week.

Stop taking 1 week before and 1 week after:

Fish Oils/Plant Oils/Omega 3s

Ginseng/Gingko Biloba/St Johns Wart

Retinoids

Topical antibiotics

Exfoliants and/or AHA or BHA

Benzoyl peroxide/adapelene (Differin)

Hydroquinone/kojic acid/azelaic acid

Anti-inflammatory medication such as ibuprofen as these will interfere with the natural inflammatory response critical for your skin rejuvenation.

Waxing or depilatory creams on the area to be treated.

Please note psoriasis and other dermatosis that can be koebnerized can potentially be triggered by needling even if they have been quiescent for many years.

A course of treatments are recommended for optimum results. This can be every 7 to 10 days up to every 4 weeks depending on depth of needle and skin condition being treated.

Microneedling facial from £60.00

Mesotherapy

Mesotherapy is a technique developed in 1952 by the French Doctor Michael Pistor which uses micro injections of vitamins, enzymes, antioxidants and plant extracts to rejuvenate and tighten skin, improve hair quality as well as remove excess fat. With a growing number of people turning to homeopathic and natural extract based medication to improve health and wellbeing, it makes sense that beauty should be enhanced using plant and vitamin formulas. Mesotherapy gives you the assurance that only natural formulas are penetrating your skin to rejuvenate it.

Derma 2.0 Skin Boosters

Derma 2.0 are superior medical grade skin boosters used to nourish, repair and rejuvenate the face, body and hair. Skin boosters have evolved from traditional Hyaluronic Acid based products to advanced formulations that include Amino Acids, DMAE, Vitamins, Biomimetic Peptides, Polynucleotides/PDRN, PCL, Collagen, Growth Factors and antioxidants, a great alternative if you do not want to go down the botox or filler route.

Mesotherapy can be used for:

Fine lines and wrinkles
Dull looking skin
Acne
Hyperpigmentation
Hydration and loss of glow
Toning and Lifting
Hand Rejuvenation
Scarring
Stretch marks
Hair loss
Cellulite

Is Mesotherapy Painful

A numbing cream can be use and you'll feel a tiny injection scratch on your skin.

A course of 3-5 treatments are recommended every 7-10 days to see an improvement in skin quality.

Before a treatment can go ahead a full consultation and patch test will be needed. We can discuss why you would like this treatment, what's involved and your expectations. This can be booked via the booking system.

Unfortunately not all treatments are for everyone. Please check the list of contraindications below to avoid disappointment.

Insulin dependent diabetes

History of Strokes

History of cancer

Epilepsy

Undergoing chemotherapy or immune therapy

Immunodeficiency

High Blood Pressure (uncontrolled)

Heart Disease

Pregnant/Nursing

HIV/AIDS

Lupus

Thyroid Disease

Prednisone and other steroid medications (treatment will increase inflammation)

Haemorrhagic disease, trauma or bleeding

Sceleroderma

Family history of hypertrophic scarring or keloid formation.

Solar Keratosis

Active Acne

Anticoagulants/Blood thinners (including warfarin or aspirin)

Nickel or stainless steel allergies

The list below require a waiting period until treatment can start:

Any type of infection

Sunburn

Bacterial or viral diseases of the skin

Inflammation

Laser Treatment - wait 4-6 weeks post treatment

Active herpes, cold sores must take anti-viral meds 2 weeks pre and post treatment

Ro-accutane (6-12 months post treatment)

Wait three months before commencing with treatment after a facial operation, tattooing/cosmetic tattooing in the treatment area.

Wait 2 weeks before commencing treatment after a chemical peel, botox, fillers, microdermabrasion, electrolysis, IPL medication and supplements such as aspirin, Vitamin E, ginkgo biloba, ginseng, St John's Wort, Omega 3/Fish Oil Supplements, Ibuprofen and blood thinning medication as this can increase the risk of bruising and swelling after injections.

Pricing will vary depending on the area being treated. This will be discussed during your consultations.

Prices start from £60.00

CLINICARE Chemical Peels

Chemical peels are one of the oldest cosmetic procedures in the world. Chemical peel depths can range from very superficial to deep. Several light depth peels can offer similar results to one deep peel but without the risk and recovery time of a deep peel.

CLINICARE is a Swedish leading expert in scientific applied cosmeceuticals that deliver optimal concentrations of pharmaceutical grade ingredients, small molecular Hyaluronic Acid, Vitamins, Antioxidants, Peptides and Epidermal Growth Factors and in addition powerful active ingredients.

CLINICARE offer three targeted ranges for specific skin concerns which are well tolerated with minimum side effects.

The range includes:

Pure Peel - suitable for all skin types, sensitive, problematic, dry, oily and combination, it helps to calm, heal and restore the skin creating a healthy glow.

Refresh Peel - The perfect peel for skin rejuvenation. Improves fine lines and wrinkles, loss of elasticity, age spots and the effect of stress on the skin. Reveals that youthful complexion.

Glow Peel - This peel is perfect for uneven or pigmented skin. Designed to treat age spots, acne scarring, dull and photodamaged skin, as well as reduce the signs of ageing, leaving the skin with a post-treatment radiant glow.

Unfortunately not all treatments are for everyone. Please see a list of contraindications below to avoid disappointment.

Stop the use of retinol/vitamin A products AHA's/BHA's, azelaic acid 7 days before a peel treatment

Stopped using Roaccutaine or any other medications that exfoliate or thin the skin within 6 months.

Recent cosmetic surgery or laser resurfacing treatment

Chemical peels within 4 weeks

Dermabrasion treatment within two weeks

Severe rosacea

Grade 4 or above active acne

Keloid skin

Clients prone to PIH

Pregancy/Breastfeeding

Sunburn or irritated skin