Characterised by highly visible hairless and shiny scars, keloids are a frustrating skin condition which normally occurs after trauma or surgery. Their most common occurrence is in those between 10-30 years old, and people with darker skin have been shown to be more susceptible than those who are paler. Apart from this, there is currently… Continue reading Uncovering the Reasons behind Keloids
Year: 2014
A touch of celebrity teeth whitening comes to Cheapside
What do Cheryl Cole, Jessie J, The Saturdays and Lorraine Kelly have in common? While we’re sure Lorraine’s got a beautiful singing voice, they’re clearly not all of popstar fame. And nor do any of their accents suggest they’re from a similar locality. Take a look of at photos of any of the lovely ladies,… Continue reading A touch of celebrity teeth whitening comes to Cheapside
The anatomy of hair and hair follicles for FUE hair transplants
We explore the anatomy of hair and the hair growth cycle to better understand why hair falls out and how we can restore it. Hair. It’s something we’re more attached to than we’d probably like to admit. One survey reported that 60% of hair loss patients would rather have hair than money or friends, while… Continue reading The anatomy of hair and hair follicles for FUE hair transplants
Skin Care and Beauty Open Event: 18th September 2014
We’re bringing together some of the biggest names in luxury beauty for a day of free advice, tips, and freebies. Ever wanted to meet your favourite beauty experts and learn their secrets? We’re making it possible at our London City clinic Skin & Beauty with an open day boasting some of the most innovative cosmetic brands, complimentary treatments and,… Continue reading Skin Care and Beauty Open Event: 18th September 2014
Are your veins healthy? The Varicose Veins MOT
We’re slaves to getting our cars checked in annual MOTs, but how often do we take the time to check our own health? Probably not often enough. It’s estimated that nearly 3 in 10 of us will suffer from varicose veins at some point in our lives, with even more being plagued by smaller spider… Continue reading Are your veins healthy? The Varicose Veins MOT
Blepharoplasty: A Simple Procedure that gives Impressive Results…with the right Surgeon, of course!
Of all the signs of ageing, one of the hardest to disguise is drooping, excess skin around the eyes. Short of constantly wearing sunglasses it can’t be hidden, nor can make-up conceal it as easily as other imperfections. What makes the matter worse, however, is how many of us it affects. In 2013 BAAPS reported a 14% increase in the number of people opting for eyelid surgery with 7,808 procedures carried out. Further yet,… Continue reading Blepharoplasty: A Simple Procedure that gives Impressive Results…with the right Surgeon, of course!
A face lift without the surgery?
Photos are a great way to remember happy days, but can be an even better way to lose confidence; sagging skin, wrinkles and generally anything nasty not only shows, but often looks worse. Beauty app developers Modiface think they’ve found the perfect solution for this photographic faux-pas in their new creation Beauty Mirror, which allows… Continue reading A face lift without the surgery?
Women and Adult Acne
Most of us would happily rid of a limb or two to look like her, but apparently even actress and model Molly Sims has issues with her appearance. The former Sports Illustrated cover star has spoken publicly about her struggle with adult acne and made it clear that even the most-recognised supermodels can have the same… Continue reading Women and Adult Acne
Are VASER Lipo and MicroLipo really worth it?
There was a time when the word ‘liposuction’ probably would have conjured up visions of complex surgery and a stay in hospital, but the face of the procedure is changing and, thanks to pioneering surgeons including The Private Clinic’s own, new forms of the treatment have become less invasive and better suited to our modern… Continue reading Are VASER Lipo and MicroLipo really worth it?
The difference between wrinkle injections and fillers
The fountain of youth: a mythical spring with an ability to gift bathers with beauty of the past and the vitality of a younger self. Over the years there have been a fair few quests to find it, one of the earliest being Herodotus way back in 5th century BC. Two thousand years later and… Continue reading The difference between wrinkle injections and fillers