As we age, our skin tends to reflect it with changes starting to develop from your thirties. Environmental factors, lifestyle, age and genes all play a large part in how your skin ages. The main conditions of ageing include; loosing volume and fat in the face, developing fine lines and wrinkles, enlarged pores, facial spider veins and over time skin pigmentation and discoloration occurs from excess sun exposure.
Due to technological advancements we are now able to combat the signs of ageing with a range of non invasive cosmetic procedures and there are a wide range of options available. With such an extensive list of solutions available is important that you choose the right treatment for you, which is why it is vital to contact a physician highly experienced in a range of anti ageing procedures who can advise you on the best possible treatment plan to ensure you reach your desired goal.
Throughout this website we aim to provide you with comprehensive information on the treatment choices available to you at The Private Clinic, these include:
Laser Treatments
Laser skin resurfacing can be a very effective solution to ageing skin, brown spots, high colouring and discoloration, fine lines and wrinkles, as well as spider veins. There are different lasers available, some are specially designed to work much deeper than others but your clinician will talk you though the best option for you.
Laser technology has advanced significantly over the past few years making them safer and far more effective. Also in recent years the development of lasers has now allowed us to successfully treat Asian and Darker skin types, something older technologies simply couldn’t do. It is important to consult a laser specialist who is up-to-date on the latest developments in this field and only seek out clinics which invest in state of the art technologies before committing to any treatment.
Spa” Treatments
These treatments appeal to time poor people who want a treatment that can be done in their lunch hour. The most popular non-invasive treatments, include microdermabrasion and mild chemical peels which can be very effective when you want to freshen up your skin’s appearance. Be aware that these cannot address more serious age-related rejuvenation concerns.
Medical Microdermabration treatments and certain chemical peels (including stronger deeper peels) are more intensive meaning they are likely to procedure better results improving not just the appearance but also the tone and texture of your skin.
Injectable Treatments
Injectables include muscle-relaxers like Botox and Dysport, as well as dermal fillers like Restylane and Juvederm. Both types of injectables are widely used to treat ageing concerns such as wrinkles, deeper frown lines and “marionette” lines which run from the edge of the mouth down to the chin.
For optimum results we recommend a combination of the two treatments. Generally speaking muscle relaxers are used for the top half of the face to smooth frown lines and crow’s feet, while dermal fillers are used in the bottom section to add volume to cheeks, fill nasolabial folds or enhance the lips.
As with most non-invasive treatments, the results are temporary, so you will need to touch up periodically to maintain the look. However, over time most people need less product, less frequently to achieve the results they want. Many people opt for the less is more approach, after all you can always add more the next time should you require it!
A consultation first
Before embarking on any skin treatment it is important to have a through consultation. Every person will have different concerns and requirements, with problems ranging from dark circles under the eyes, to wrinkles around the mouth, lack of volume in cheeks, to sunken looking eyes.
It is important to book a consultation with a physician who has access to a wide range of treatment options and expertise. By visiting physician who has a extensive experience across a wide range of treatments you can be sure that they will advise you on the best treatment for you and the results you are looking to achieve.
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