Ageing
Ageing of the skin can be divided into two broad categories, either intrinsic or extrinsic. Intrinsic ageing of the skin is genetically determined and typically begins around the age of 30-35 years old and there is not a lot we can do about it! Extrinsic ageing however is a result of the exposure of our skin to the environment and how we look after it.
The most common cause of premature ageing is due to sunlight exposure and the most important message that we can give as a skin clinic is to use a high factor sun protection that will protect against both UVA and UVB radiation. Although the classical SPF rating on our sun creams is important, it only relates to blocking the sun’s UVB radiation which is what causes sun burn, however UVA is the important factor when we look at ageing of the skin. UVA is present all year round, penetrates clouds, glass and even thin clothing. It is important that you use a product all year round with good UVA and UVB protection.
Sun damage is responsible for the breakdown of collagen and other skin proteins as well as causing pigment changes (age spots), uneven skin tone and spider veins. Extrinsic ageing is also caused by smoking, alcohol, poor general health, poor sleep, medical conditions and not looking after your skin. Despite this, there are many cosmetic treatments available for reversing the signs of ageing, they can improve skin texture, replace lost volume, remove lines and wrinkles, help stimulate your own natural healing processes, encourage collagen production and give your skin a healthy glow.
We will happily put you in our light box and perform a free of charge skin analysis to look for signs of sun-damage and ageing prior to treatment.
Very good for static lines and volumisation, very versatile, many lines can be treated simultaneously with dramatic results.
Significant improvement in lines when associated with sagging skin and jowls.
For the ultimate solution, combine various treatments to have a unique and individual treatment plan to smooth, volumise, rejuvenate and the younger looking you.
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Medical microdermabrasion helps to unblock skin pores and improve the quality and a course of treatments will also help with superficial scarring.
By using specially formulated skin peels to deal with acne and various skin types, inflammation and acne can be reduced and mild scarring eliminated by using a course of treatments.
A combination of medical microdermabrasion, IPL Photorejuvenation and then application of a healing mask produces outstanding results in skin texture and pigmentation and is by far our most popular therapist treatment.
Only a small impact on lines and wrinkles but very good for skin rejuvenation.
Pharmaceutical strength cosmeceutical skin care products can achieve great results with fine lines, skin condition and pigmentation but do take time to do this, generally very safe and cost effective.
Treatment relies on the body’s healing process so full results not seen straight away, 2 – 3 treatments may be needed, good for general rejuvenation, scars and fine lines.
Several treatments required and results not seen immediately, very safe, can achieve amazing results on fine lines and scars.
Reviv helps restore equilibrium through vitamin infused therapies to combat and to treat the effects of dehydration, strenuous physical activity, ageing, sunburns, fatigue and other concerns.
Ideal for lines and wrinkles caused by muscles of expression such as the crow’s feet, frown lines and horizontal forehead lines.