Facial Cosmetics

Non Surgical Cosmetic Services

Always ask the clinician their qualifications and experience. Following a consultation research the answers. A fully qualified confident provider will welcome your enquiries and explain fully and ethically, before commencing treatment.

Throughout the course of your life, you may experience a range of problems but at whatever stage you are in your life, we are here to support you. Whether it is problems with varicose veins, weight problems or skin, we can offer a full range of tests, treatments and specialist opinions that will help you keep control of your life.

Treatment for some women's health concerns may just need advice from our professional and friendly team who want you to get back to normal. Treatments are all offered in a private, comfortable and clean environment and can fit into your life - maintaining good health may only take as long as a hair appointment.

Sclerotherapy

Thread Veins (also known as Spider veins, Broken veins or Telangiectasia) of the leg are a common problem, particularly affecting women. Small red or purple veins can form anywhere on the leg and while they do not pose any major health risk, they may cause discomfort. Many people who have Thread Veins find them unsightly and embarrassing and often attempt to conceal them with clothing or resort to cosmetic cover-ups, the results of which are often disappointing.

What Causes Thread Veins?

No one has determined for certain why some people are affected although long periods of standing or sitting or trauma to the leg, such as a blow or fall, may contribute to their formation. More women than men develop this condition, perhaps as a result of normal hormonal changes such as those that occur in pregnancy.

What Is Sclerotherapy?

Sclerotherapy is a procedure in which a fine needle is used to inject a small amount of solution directly into the thread vein. The solution displaces the blood within the vein, making it blanch or turn white, and prevents blood from re-entering the vein.

The thread vein will fade within two to eight weeks following treatment. Some areas may, however, require repeat treatment to achieve optimum results. An interval of 6-8 weeks is recommended between treatments.

Is Sclerotherapy Painful?

Customers who have received this treatment report little discomfort. Some experience a slight burning sensation immediately after the injection which lasts a few seconds.

Are Ther Any Side Effects?

Most customers experience no adverse effects although some minor side effects have been reported. These include slight swelling which occurs as a reaction to the injection but this invariable subsides over 2 -3 days. Swelling may occur in the veins of the lower leg or ankle. Although not dangerous, this should be treated at home with elevation.

Occasionally a small dark area of pigmentation resembling a freckle may remain. These spots usually disappear spontaneously as will any bruising within 2 - 14 days.

Can Thread Veins Be Prevented?

There is no clear cut method of preventing the onset of Thread Veins, however, some authorities believe that the use of support hose, weight control and exercise may be beneficial.

Soprano Laser Haire Removal: Questions and Answers

In the super hair removal mode it is painless, safe and effective. Fast treatment with proven clinical results.

What Is It Used For?

For hair removal and long term hair reduction on all skin types.

Dark hairs are most easily treated due to the large concentration of dark melanin in these, which gives maximum absorption and conversion of light energy to heat.

Very fair hair has less melanin and consequently less heat is produced making it slightly less certain of permanent destruction of the hair follicles. Grey (white) hair has almost no melanin and cannot be efficiently treated.

The upper skin layer of the epidermis, also contains melanin and the concentration increases when the skin is exposed to UV light. We are therefore unable to treat dark skinned and very tanned individuals.

Who Cannot Have The Treatments?

  • Previous history of cancer, in particular skin cancer
  • Pregnancy (including IVF)
  • If you are on a photosensitive medication or herbal remedy/or taking blood thinners
  • Prolonged exposure to the sun or artificial tanning 4 weeks before or after treatment
  • Active Herpes Simplex (cold sores) in treatment area
  • History of Keloid scarring (overproduction of scar tissue)
  • Insulin Dependent Diabetes
  • Very fragile or dry skin
  • Epilepsy

Why Is Gel Used?

To aid the gliding of the laser head across the skin.

How Is The Treatmen Carried Out?

The applicator is placed in contact with the skin and either the laser light is passed as the head is moved across the skin for super hair removal or in static shots for normal hair removal.

Does It Hurt?

Super hair removal is painless. Normal hair removal can produce some mild discomfort. In both cases the treatment is assisted by cooling heads.

What Are The Side Effects?

The skin of some patients becomes quite red immediately after treatment and very rarely small blisters as from excessive sun exposure can occur. However, most patients experience no side effects at all and the described skin reactions usually disappear within hours to a few days.

Does The Patient Need To Shave Prior To Treatment?

Hairs should be 1 to 2mm long when the patient comes in for treatment so it is possible to mark out the treatment area. Long hairs take up the energy and prevent all of it reaching the hair follicle.

Therefore hair is trimmed just before treatment for maximum transmission of the energy. If the hair is normally shaved and can be seen when shaven then patients can shave right up to the day of treatment although plucking and bleaching should not be done.

By avoiding epilation and waxing 4 weeks before treatment it ensures as many follicles as possible contain a hair and thus can be destroyed by the light.

Why Do Hairs 'Grow' After Treatment?

Hairs are not vaporised by the Soprano treatment. The hair follicles are killed by the heat but the hairs remain in the skin and often becomes attached to the epidermis. They will fall out after 1 to 4 weeks as the epidermis is renewed. During this period it will seem that the hairs are growing as the epidermis pushes them out.

How Long Does The Treatment Take?

The facial treatment can take as little as 10 minutes whereas both legs and/or an entire back take approximately one and a half to two hours.

How Many Treatments?

How Many Treatmetns Are Necessary?

Only hair in the growth phase can be treated. The number of hairs in this phase varies from 10% to 70% depending on the body site. The lengths of the growth cycles also vary. For most patients (unless there is a hormone imbalance) up to eight treatments is sufficient to remove virtually all hairs on the body.

Facial hair may require more treatments. After the first treatment most patients get a significant reduction in hair density also new grown hairs tend to become finer. It is important to know that the first treatment is believed to synchronize the anagen (growth) phase of the non-anagen hairs. This may cause what seems to be re-growth but which is actually just the sleeping hairs starting to grow at the same time (new growth). This in turn makes the next treatment(s) more effective.

How Do I Prepare For Treatment?

Patients should avoid tanning 1 month ahead of and during the entire treatment scenario to avoid excessive discomfort and complications from excessive light absorption in the epidermis. Immediately after the treatment the skin is particularly sensitive to UV light and strong sunlight should be avoided for 4-5 days.

Please do not apply deodorant, perfumed products or aromatherapy products on treatment d.

Pixel Skin Resurfacing

Laser skin resurfacing (LSR), like chemical peels, dermabrasion and microdermabrasion is commonly used to restore the youthful appearance to wrinkled, sun-damaged skin. While yielding excellent results, LSR often involved discomfort and significant downtime. That means an extended period indoors, with no sun exposure - an impossibility for many active and working patients.

Compared to other methods, Pixel skin resurfacing saves patients time and discomfort. In short, Pixel skin resurfacing offers the best of both worlds, superior results, yet no pain and no downtime.

Dramatic Results In Little Time

We all age, yet none of us want our skin to show the signs of ageing. For centuries, people have sought ways to safely and effectively restore smooth, glowing skin. Now it's possible.

Pixel skin resurfacing improves skin texture and tone, smoothes wrinkles, and diminishes brown spots. In short, this procedure erases those factors that add years to our appearance, restoring youthful vitality.

Best of all, Pixel skin resurfacing does all this with no pain and no downtime. Providing the effective, dramatic results of ablative resurfacing treatments - without its prolonged healing period - this procedure combines the best of both worlds. Pixel skin resurfacing restores skin to its fresh, healthy state, generally allowing patients to resume their normal routine almost immediately.

How Does It Work?

Pixel skin resurfacing is based on the principle of micro-thermal treatment zones. The laser pulses create tiny ablative zones, removing the epidermis and upper dermis. The treatment then triggers the body's natural healing process, stimulating the growth of new, healthy skin tissue.

The procedure treats small zones of the skin, leaving surrounding tissue untouched and intact. These large unaffected areas act as a reservoir for more effective and rapid tissue healing and collagen production. The bottom line: new, healthier, smoother tissue in place of skin imperfections.

What To Expect?

Your physician will determine the ideal treatment plan for your needs. Generally, treatment involves two to four sessions, at four week intervals. Right after treatment you may feel a slight tingling sensation. You may experience slight swelling for a day or two. As new skin replaces dead tissue, your skin will flake, a sign that healing is underway. Your skin will look better immediately, and will steadily improve over the next few months.

Does It Hurt?

Far more comfortable than conventional laser skin resurfacing, Pixel skin resurfacing is experienced by most patients as a comfortable sensation.

Rewards Of Pixel Skin Resurfacing

Pixel skin resurfacing can be used on patients of most skin types anywhere on the body. Since this procedure spares healthy tissue, it can be performed on delicate skin areas, such as the face, neck, chest and hands.

Pulsar Intense Pulse Light Treatment

Advantages of PULSAR

  • Ease of use - Safe and Effective
  • Virtually Pain Free
  • Fast Treatment
  • Proven Clinical Results

Skin is important to self image and physical appearance. Skin conditions of the face and body do not just affect a person's outside, they can often lead to people feeling self conscious about the way they look. Pulsar is the world's leading system in IPL (Intense Pulsed Light), clinically proven to offer effective, virtually pain-free, quicker and longer lasting results to take away unwanted hair and unsightly blemishes. Pulsar offers an affordable non-invasive alternative to cosmetic surgery.

How Does The System Work?

The Pulsar system can improve the appearance of many skin conditions, creating smoother and rejuvenated looking skin. The energy from the light source is taken up by the pigments (melanin and haemoglobin) in the skin, hairs and blood vessels. Selective filtration makes the energy uptake specific for melanin (600 to 950 nanometers) or haemoglobin (530 to 950 nanometers); thus the system can be used for hair removal, vascular lesions and pigmented lesions. The technology is extremely effective for the treatment of the following skin condition:

  • Sun damaged
  • Skin Blemishes
  • Birthmarks
  • Broken Capillaries
  • Acne and Scarring
  • Lines and Wrinkles
  • Unwanted Hair

Hair Removal

Dark hairs are most easily treated due to the large concentration of dark melanin in these, which gives maximum absorption and conversion of light energy to heat. Very fair hair has less melanin and consequently less heat is produced making it slightly less certain of permanent destruction of the hair follicles. Grey (white) hair has almost no melanin and cannot be efficiently treated. The upper skin layer, of the epidermis, also contains melanin and the concentration increases when the skin is exposed to UV light. It is therefore necessary to treat dark skinned and tanned individuals with less energy to avoid generation of excess heat and pain in the skin. The Pulsar computer has pre-programmed treatment suggestions for different hair and pigment types.

Why Is Gel Used?

It is necessary to apply a thin layer of gel to the skin prior to treatment to assure an optimal optical transmission of light from the applicator to the skin.

How Is The Treatment Carried Out?

The Applicator (hand-piece) is placed in contact with the skin surface and the light pulsed through it onto the skin. The applicator is then moved to the neighbouring area and the process is repeated.

Does It Hurt?

As the light energy is absorbed by the pigments (melanin and haemoglobin), the pain depends upon the concentration of melanin in the epidermis and the hairs combined. Consequently it hurts more in dark skinned people and those withdense, dark hairs. No anesthesia is required and most patients describe the pain as moderate and acceptable (as if a rubber band is snapped against the skin).

How Long Does Treatment Take?

The facial treatment usually takes 10 minutes whereas both legs and/or an entire back take approximately one and a half to two hours.

What Are The Side Effects?

The visible light is completely safe so no special precautions are needed apart from glasses for the brightness. The skin of some patients becomes quite red immediately after treatment and very rarely small blisters as from excessive sun exposure can occur.

However, most patients experience no side effects at all and the described skin reactions above usually disappear within hours to a few days. Unlike electrolysis the Pulsar treatment is non-invasive.

How Many Treatmetns Are Necessary?

The number of treatments needed will depend on the skin condition that needs to be treated and the severity of each condition. More than 1 session for anyarea is usually needed to achieve a good result. For example, a series of four to sixtreatment sessions with a two to three month interval is normally sufficient to remove virtually all body hair.

How Do I Prepare For Treatment?

Patients should avoid tanning one month ahead of and during the entire treatment scenario to avoid discomfort from excessive light absorption in the epidermis. Immediately after the treatment the skin is particularly sensitive to UV light and strong sunlight should be avoided for 4-5 days. Please do not apply Deodorant, Perfumed products or Aromatherapy products on treatment day.