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Non-Surgical Skin Clinic London

March 4, 2020 by Rebecca Giffen Leave a Comment

The Private Clinic has a state-of-the-art non-surgical skin clinic in Harley Street, London offering a wide range of treatment options to help reduce the appearance of lines, wrinkles, pigmentation, dull skin, acne and much more.

Our team of medical aestheticians, doctors, nurses and laser specialists work alongside our surgical consultants and expert dermatologist to deliver a range of cosmetic skin treatments with the aim of providing patients with natural and long-lasting results. All of our injectable treatments are performed by medical doctor and nurse professionals and our laser practitioners have regular training on advanced laser techniques.

We have a unique offering of injectable, laser and med-spa treatments;

Injectable Treatments

Dermal Fillers

Dermal fillers are a popular injectable treatment that uses hyaluronic acid to add volume to the face. Treatment areas include;

Lip Fillers
Under the eyes/Tear Trough Filler
Cheek Filler
Chin Filler
Nasolabial Folds / Nose to mouth lines
Marionette Lines / Mouth to chin lines
Non-Surgical Rhinoplasty
Hands
Full face (8 Point Lift)

Dermal Lip Filler

Tear Trough Dermal Filler

Non-Surgical Rhinoplasty

Dermal Chin Filler

Wrinkle Injections

We can use wrinkle injections to help relax the facial muscles and reduce excessive facial movements which as a result smooths and reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Find out more about wrinkle injections in a no obligation consultation with one of our medical experts.

Profhilo

Profhilo is a unique bio remodelling injectable treatment which encourages the production of collagen and elastin within your skin. The treatment also uses hyaluronic acid to instead remodel the skins structure and nourish the dermal cells which as a result treats skin laxity and can restore firmness of your skin.

Thread Lift

A thread lift is a great way to reduce the appearance of sagging or ageing skin without the need for any incisions or surgery. Bio-degradable sutures are placed under the skin which to lift the skin which can help to restore volume, redefine the jawline, elevate the brow and reshape the neck resulting in a more youthful appearance.

Mesotherapy

Mesotherapy is an aesthetic treatment that involves injecting a series of pharmaceutical and homeopathic medications, plant extracts, vitamins, and other ingredients into the skin. It can be used for skin rejuvenation, hair loss and cellulite reduction.

We recommend that you book a consultation to find out more about the range of injectable treatments we have on offer at our London skin treatment clinic where our medical experts will be able to recommend the best treatment for you.

Laser Treatments

Laser Skin Resurfacing

Laser skin resurfacing treatment is a great way to help reduce the appearance of wrinkles, pigmentation, sun damage and uneven skin tone. We offer three laser skin resurfacing treatments and we will be able to tailor a treatment package that is most suitable to your skin type and concerns.

Laser Hair Removal

Laser hair removal is one of our most popular treatments in London. A course of laser hair removal treatment aims to provide an overall reduction in unwanted hair growth on areas such as the upper lip, underarms, chest, back, legs and bikini line. We are able to treat a range of skin types and tones at our London laser clinic including Asian or darker skin and all patients will receive a free patch test before being able to book their course of treatment to ensure that they are suitable.

N-Lite Acne

Acne is one of our most common skin complaints that we have in clinic. At our skin clinic we aim to treat the root cause of acne by using N-Lite laser treatment to target the bacteria within the skin that is causing the infection. The treatment also works to stimulate new collagen and reduce inflammation resulting in clearer skin. We often put together a course of acne treatments that may combine skin peels to ensure that our patients achieve the best results possible.

Intense Pulsed Light Photorejuvenation

Intense Pulsed Light Photorejuvenation also known as IPL is a non-invasive skin treatment that uses IPL light waves which are exposed to the surface of the skin which work to reduce the appearance of redness, brown spots and discolouration on the skin.

Laser Skin Tightening / Laser Genesis

Our laser skin tightening treatment is FDA approved for reducing the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, skin laxity, sagging and loose skin. It can be performed on the face, neck, chest, arms or hands and offers patients gradual and natural results. We also offer patients our Thermage treatment which is ideal for patients with more significant loose or sagging skin.

Plasma Pen Non-Surgical Eyelift

Handy Plasma non-surgical eyelift treatment is a great alternative to eyelid surgery. The treatment uses plasma technology to effectively vaporise excess skin leaving younger and tighter skin in place of what was removed. The treatment works best to lift and smooth the appearance of hooded, heavy or double eyelids as well as being able to reduce eye bags and crows’ feet wrinkles.

The Private Skin Laser Clinic has a team of qualified experts who will be able to recommend the most effective treatment for you following a no-obligation consultation. During this consultation a free patch test can be carried out for any of our laser treatments to help ensure that you are suitable for treatment.

Med-Spa Treatments

Chemical Skin Peels

Chemical peels can be really effective at treat a number of skin problems, including sun damage, acne scarring, hyper pigmentation, fine lines, wrinkles and tired looking skin. Following a consultation with one of our skin experts, they will decide upon the ideal type and strength of peel to use in order to give you the best results. Chemical peels work as an intense exfoliating process where the chemical products remove dead cells on the surface of the skin. Our London skin clinic offer a wide range of chemical peel treatments from superficial light peels to medium peels which will penetrate further into the skin treating specific skin complaints.

Microdermabrasion

Medical microdermabrasion is a great treatment for refreshing the skin. The treatment uses medical grade crystals to exfoliate and remove the superficial layer of dead skin cells on the face. Microdermabrasion is often used as a skin preparation treatment before proceeding with another skin treatments such as a chemical peel.

Dermapen

Dermapen is a form of microneedling which can be really effective for acne scarring, skin texture, pigmentation and fine lines. It involves small needles being applied to the surface of the skin creating ‘damage’ which encourages the renewal of skin cells and the production of collagen and elastin in the skin.

Bespoke Youth Trio

Our Bespoke Youth Trio is a combined treatment package that we offer in our London skin clinic. It is ideal for patients looking to refresh and revitalise their skin ahead of an event with no downtime. The treatment starts with an Enzyme Exfoliating Treatment before applying a Latic Peel. The treatment finishes with a laser genesis treatment which uses infrared light to encourage the formation of new collagen. It is a great introductory treatment for those who have not had a facial treatment before.

Body Ballancer

The Body Ballancer is a compression therapy treatment that uses the techniques and principles of manual lymphatic drainage massage. Patients will be required to wear a specialised compression garments which will inflate to deliver a gentle but invigorating massage. Body Ballancer treatment is ideal for patients who have recently had liposuction or coolsculpting treatment, improving gut health, reducing the appearance of cellulite, helping with the symptoms of lymphoedema, improving skin tone, encouraging a natural body detox, fat burning, massaging sore muscles after exercise and stress relief.

Our skin specialists are able to design a personalised treatment programme for all patients to address their specific skin concerns and help them achieve the most effective results.

To find out more about any of our non-surgical skin treatments available at our clinic in London or to book a consultation please call 0333 920 2471, or use our online contact form.

New Treatments in Manchester

February 12, 2020 by Rebecca Giffen Leave a Comment

The Private Clinic in Manchester is located on 25 Saint John Street located near the Spinningfields district just off of Deansgate road which runs through the city centre of Manchester. The state-of-the-art clinic boasts a wealth of experienced surgeons as well as advanced nurses, doctors and practitioners.

Our Manchester clinic focuses a lot on non-surgical and minimally invasive treatments to allow patients to get the best results with minimal impact of their daily life. Over the past couple of months, the range of non-surgical treatments available in Manchester has developed and they are now ready to showcase their offerings at a CoolSculpting, Emsculpt and Nutrition event held at Menagerie, One New Bailey, Manchester, M3 5AY on Thursday 27th Feb at 6.30pm.

This exclusive event will allow patients to see the treatments in action and find out more about what The Private Clinic in Manchester has to offer.

What’s new in Manchester?

Emsculpt

Emsculpt is Manchester’s most recent new arrival, it is a non-surgical muscle building, body shaping and fat reduction treatment that not only reduces fat but helps to tone, strengthen and build the muscles in the areas treated. Emsculpt treatment targets the stomach/abdomen, buttocks/butt lift, upper arms/biceps/triceps, thighs and calves.

Emsculpt treatment uses High Intensity Focused Electro-Magnetic Technology (HIFEM) to contract the muscles beyond what is possible through physical training which results in improved muscle tone and enhanced fat metabolism. The HIFEM technology is said to induce 20,000 supramaximal muscle contractions in 30 minutes which means that one procedure is the equivalent to 20,000 sit-ups and squats!

CoolSculpting

CoolSculpting or Fat Freezing is a non-surgical fat reduction treatment where areas of stubborn fat are frozen and naturally eliminated by the body. The FDA approved treatment is highly effective at eliminating specific fatty areas such as the chin, upper arms, bra fat, flanks, abdomen, thighs, back and buttocks. The treatment can take as little as 35 minutes to perform, involves no downtime and visible results can be seen within 8-12 weeks. With over 7 million treatments carried out worldwide, it is quickly becoming a popular treatment in our fat reduction treatment in Manchester.

Body Ballancer®

The Body Ballancer® is a compression therapy treatment which uses the techniques and principles of manual lymphatic drainage massage and is a great add-on treatment to CoolSculpting, EmSculpt and even surgical procedures such as Liposuction and breast surgery to help promote healing.

The treatment involves wearing specialised garments for either the top or lower half of the body which inflate to simulate a gentle to firm massage which targets every inch of the areas being treated. Body Ballancer® can be really effective in helping with;

Liposuction & CoolSculpting Results
Gut Health
Cellulite
Lymphoedema/Lymphedema
Skin Tone
Detox
Weight Loss
Fitness
Stress Relief
Water Retention in Pregnancy

Body Ballancer® treatments are customizable depending on your area of concern and can take anywhere from 30 minutes to an hour. There is no downtime following treatment and you will be able to return to your usual activities immediately after treatment. We will always recommend a course of treatment to help you get the best result.

Why choose The Private Clinic in Manchester?

We are also able to offer you word-class top specialists in;

Cosmetic & Plastic Surgery – Our team of expert surgeons offer a range of breast, body and facial plastic surgery procedures performed in hospitals in Manchester.

Liposuction – Our expert liposuction team offer a range liposuction techniques including vaser liposuction, Hi-Def Liposuction, Mid-Def Liposuction and 4D Lipo.

Hair Transplants – We are able to consult and perform FUE Hair Transplant procedures in-house at our hair restoration clinic in Manchester. Our expert hair restoration surgeon has performed over 800 Hair Transplant Procedures and can perform beard, eyebrow and unshaven hair transplants.

Varicose Vein Removal – Our resident vascular surgeon was one of the first in a new generation of Vascular Surgeons to pioneer minimally invasive procedures and is committed to providing the newest, most pioneering techniques for his patients. Varicose vein removal procedures can be performed in-house at our varicose vein clinic in Manchester.

Aesthetics/Rejuvenation & Skin Care – We have a team of expert nurses, doctors and practitioners who are very knowledgeable in skin care and the best treatments and products to help reduce the appearance of skin concerns such as wrinkling, acne, sagging and pigmentation.

To find out more about the treatments available in Manchester, to book a consultation or to enquire about our open day events, please contact the clinic on 0161 833 9393 or use our online contact form to book a consultation.

5 Top Cosmetic Treatments for those wanting to avoid the downtime

September 1, 2019 by Rebecca Giffen Leave a Comment

Time is precious and we are seeing an increase in patients now who do not want the downtime that is associated with many surgical procedures. Non-surgical treatments are a great alternative and can often give long-lasting results with limited downtime to suit even the busiest of patients.

Non-Surgical Eyelift

The Handy Plasma non-surgical eyelift treatment is a new way to help improve the appearance of sagging eyelids and eye bags that were previously best treated with a surgical blepharoplasty procedure. Facial surgery can be difficult to conceal and does often result in patients needing to take additional days off work and away from social events to allow for any bruising or swelling to subside.

The handy plasma treatment does still have a period of downtime, but in comparison to surgery; patients are able to return to their everyday lives a lot quicker.

The procedure uses a Plexr® Plasma Pen device applicator which ionises the gas particles in the air between the device tip and the skin emitting a small electric arc which creates a substance known as plasma. Plasma causes the tissue in the area being treated to go from being solid to a gas state therefore instantly vaporizing the excess skin and tightening what remains. A carbon crust is then left on the area which can take 10 days to fully heal.

nano plasma non surgical eyelift before after results photo — Non Surgical Eyelift before after photo

Handy Plasma Non-Surgical Eyelift Treatment is available in London Harley Street Skin Clinic

Dr Luca De Fazio, MD, BSc, MSc, GMC Number: 7095123

One Stitch Facelift & Temporal Facelift

Traditional facelift procedures can come with a lengthy downtime but our one stitch facelift procedure aims to reduce that and allow patients to return to work and social events much sooner than expected. A one stitch facelift or temporal lift is performed under local anaesthetic with a smaller scar but the results are still very effective for patients who are suitable.

The temporal facelift targets the lower face whereas the one stitch facelift focuses on the mid-face and jawline. During the procedure the skin is separated from the fat and muscle below allowing access to the underlying muscle and SMAS membranes are tightened.

Following surgery, many patients are able to return to work the following day although we do suggest that patients allow a day to take some time for themselves following the procedure. Make-up can be worn straight away, although avoiding the incision areas until completely healed. There are no bandages that need to be worn and patients can expect to benefit from the results for years to come.

t lift temporal facelift one stitch facelift before after photos — Temporal Facelift one stitch facelift before after photo

One Stitch Facelift & Temporal Facelift procedures are available in London Harley Street.

Our expert plastic surgeons will be happy to discuss your concerns in a consultation.

Consultant Plastic Surgon, Mr Davood Fallahdar, BSc, MB ChB (Hons), MD FRCS (Plast), MicroSurg (Hons), ORL H&NSurg, GMC Number: 4686602
Consultant Plastic Surgon, Mr Roberto Uccellini MD, GMC Number: 7416337

Bunion

Bunion surgery traditionally required extensive downtime with many patients being off their feet for a number of weeks but our new minimally invasive bunion surgery procedure allows patients to walk immediately after surgery. The revolutionary keyhole procedure is able to remove bunions from the foot under local anaesthetic with no need for any fixative devices such as screws, plates or wires.

The bunion is treated by creating small and precise fractures that are referred to as geometric fractures to correct the deformity and modify the bones of the foot. The foot is then left free to allow it to heal naturally and patients are encouraged to bear weight on your foot shortly after your procedure to encourage the correct physiological readjustments. Many patients are able to return to work or everyday tasks after 1-2 days however an orthopaedic shoe will need to be worn during the recovery process but patients will be able to walk unaided and without pain following surgery.

minimally invasive keyhole bunion surgery before after photo — Minimally Invasive Bunion Removal Surgery before and after photo

Consultations for Minimally Invasive Bunion Removal Surgery are available in our London Harley Street clinic

Dr Andrea Bianchi, GMC Number: 7093105 is an experienced orthopaedic consultant sureon who has carried out over 50,000 Orthopaedic minimally invasive foot surgeries and carries out and over 1,000 minimally invasive bunion surgery cases a year.

Non-Surgical Nose Job

A Rhinoplasty or surgical nose job procedure can be one of the most identifiable plastic surgery procedures due to the bandaging required and bruising that often occurs. The non-surgical nose job is a great alternative for those seeking nose reshaping surgery without the downtime.

A non-surgical nose job involves injecting dermal filler into the nose to subtly correct issues such as a dorsal hump, crooked nose and cartilage irregularities at the tip of the nose. It is a quick procedure that does not require any hospital visits and patients can see the results almost immediately after treatment.

Patients may experience some slight swelling following treatment but many are able to return to work immediately after treatment. The results are not permanent but can last anywhere from 6-18 months.

non surgical nose job rhinoplasty before after photo — Non Surgical Nose Job Rhinoplasty before after photo

Non-Surgical Nose Job Procedures are available in London Harley Street, Birmingham, Bristol, Buckinghamshire, Glasgow, Leeds, Manchester and Northampton.

Dr Hanson MBBS MSc MBCAM. GMC Number: 6136433
Dr Rosa Santa Cruz MD, PhD. GMC Number: 7441197
Dr Richard Brighton-Knight MBChB. GMC Number: 4196903
Dr Simon Connolly MBChB. GMC Number: 3068292

Mel Recchia RGN
Dawn Lisa, RGN, RN(Child), SCPHN, PG Dip, BSc (Hons)
Ruth Atkins RGN
Lesley Dean RGN
Marie Narsoomamode RGN, BSc. NMC Reference No: 92A1045E
Ann Hampson RGN

Varicose Veins

Previously the best way to remove varicose veins was to undergo vein stripping surgery which was carried out under general anaesthetic and required an overnight stay in hospital followed by a long recovery process at home. The National Institute of Clinical Excellence (NICE) now suggest that vein stripping should no longer be used now that the minimally invasive options are able to outperform the older techniques.

At The Private Clinic we offer our patients a variety of minimally invasive varicose vein removal procedures such as Endovenous Laser Ablation (EVLA) which is considered the NICE gold standard treatment for varicose veins.

EVLA is performed under local anaesthetic and involves using laser heat to collapse the wall of the varicose veins to destroy the cause of the problem. The procedure takes under an hour to perform and patients are able to return home shortly afterwards. The downtime after EVLA is low with many patients able to return to work the following day.

varicose veins treatment evla laser removal procedure before after photos — Varicose Veins treatment before after photos

Varicose Vein treatment is available in London Harley Street, Birmingham, Bristol, Bournemouth, Glasgow, Leeds, Manchester and Northampton.

Mr Constantinos Kyriakides, MD, FRCS(Gen). GMC 3275436, Consultant Vascular surgeon based in our Harley street, London Varicose vein clinic
Mr Dynesh Rittoo, MBChB, FRCS (Eng), FRCS (Gen Surg). GMC 3556456, Consultant Vascular surgeon based in our Harley street, London Varicose vein clinic
Mr Charles Ranaboldo, BM, FRCS, MS. GMC Number: 2939195, Consultant Vascular surgeon based in our Bristol Varicose vein clinic
Professor Rajiv Kumar Vohra, MBBS. GMC Number: 3158700, Consultant Vascular surgeon based in our Birmingham Varicose vein clinic
Mr Tahir Hussain, MBBS, MS, FRCS. GMC Number: 3242669, Consultant Vascular surgeon based in our Leeds and Manchester Varicose vein clinics
Mr Rajiv Pathak, MBBS, MS, FRCS, FRCS (Gen). GMC Number: 4585309, Consultant Vascular surgeon based in our Northampton, Birmingham, Bristol and Manchester Varicose vein clinic
Mr Ferdinand Serracino-Inglott, MD, FRCSI, FRCS(Gen), DIC MSc. GMC Number: 5206200, Consultant Vascular surgeon based in our Manchester Varicose vein clinic
Dr Mo Faris, FRCR, MRCP, MBBS, BSc. GMC Number: 6030229, Consultant Interventional Radiologist based in our Bexhill Varicose vein clinic

Minimally Invasive Treatments at The Private Clinic

We are proud to have pioneered the widest range of minimally-invasive, surgical, medical-cosmetic and aesthetic treatments catered to the individual needs of our patients. Our expert surgeons, doctors and nurses are amongst the most experienced in their field, and you can rest assured that you are being offered honest advice and the most suitable treatment for you.

We pride ourselves of using state-of-the-art technologies and the most advanced techniques in order to achieve the best results for patients with minimal disruption to their everyday life. We perform walk-in walk-out procedures where suitable that don’t require general anaesthetic, overnight stays or long recovery periods.

To find out more about our minimally invasive procedure, please call 0333 920 2471 or use our online contact form to request a call back.

Best cosmetic doctors, Near Me

March 11, 2019 by Julia Morgan Leave a Comment

“The era of over-filled lips and dramatic cosmetic surgery procedures is passing, with patients looking for not just a subtler look and an alternative to invasive forms of cosmetic surgery… combined with people wanting to return to their day to day activities straight away, means we are expecting to see a huge rise in the “tweakment” (Dr. Hanson for Marie Claire Magazine).

“Tweakment” refers to any non-surgical procedure to rejuvenate and/or enhance certain features of the face.

At The Private Clinic, we work with world-class doctors and surgeons who are highly skilled and experienced in minimally-invasive and non-invasive aesthetic procedures. The Private Clinic is the cosmetic clinic that has performed the most cosmetic procedures in the UK, always aiming to achieve outstanding results.

Our aesthetic doctors include:

Dr Hao Hanson Yu: Dr Hanson is highly skilled in a wide variety of anti-aging and facial enhancing treatments that result in beautiful and youthful results for his patients. In order to achieve the best and long-lasting results, Dr Hanson often combines non-surgical treatments with several skin treatments, always tailored to each patient.

Dr Hanson performs the following treatments:

Dermal Fillers: Including lip fillers, tear trough fillers, cheek fillers and chin fillers ideal to enhance and smooth the natural features of the face.
Anti Wrinkle Injections: Ideal to remove fine lines and wrinkles and prevent the formation of new ones.
Hyperhidrosis: is a treatment to reduce the amount of sweating, ideal for patients who suffer from excessive sweating and perspiration.
Non-Surgical Nose Reshaping Is an advanced alternative to surgical rhinoplasty and can correct, crooked nose, cartilage irregularities and smooth slight bumps in the bridge of the nose.

non-surgical nose job before and after photo — Before and after non-surgical rhinoplasty.

PDO Thread Lift: also known as ”non-surgical facelift” designed to tighten and lift the entire face. PDO threads can also help add definition and contour the lower jaw, eyebrows, neck, and cheeks.
Silhouette Soft-Thread Lift: Is another type of ”non-surgical facelift” performed under local anesthetic and helps improve the appearance of deep lines and wrinkles, jowls, forehead wrinkles, sagging cheeks, restore the loss of facial volume, and improve the jawline definition.

Dr Hanson and Dr Sanata Cruz are our aesthetic doctors available at our Harley Street Clinic in London located in easy reach from Chelsea, St Johns Wood, Hyde Park, Marylebone, Belgravia, Mayfair, Green Park, Battersea, Knightsbridge, Kensington, South Kensington, Victoria, Notting Hill , Bayswater, Fulham, Holland Park, Soho, West End, Clapham, Primrose Hill, Regents Park, Earls Court, and Fitzrovia.

Dr Rosa Santa Cruz is a Consultant General Surgeon who specializes in rejuvenation and non-invasive cosmetic procedures.

Dr Santa Cruz is available at our London Harley Street Clinic, and performs the following treatments:

Obagi Nu-derm: is a medically prescribed skin care system formulated to correct age spots, improve skin laxity, to treat rough skin, and it’s indicated for patients who suffer from redness and hyperpigmentation.
8 Point Face Lift: ideal to add volume and lift the skin as it emulates the results of a facelift. It targets the lower and mid regions of the face for a rejuvenated appearance.
Pearl Laser: This is an effective laser treatment to target damaged skin, tackle signs of aging and improve areas of discoloration.
Anti-Wrinkle Injections (Botox)
Dermal Filler
Silhouette Soft– Thread Lift

thread lift before and after photo — Before and after thread lift.

Profhilo: It’s an injectable treatment of 100% HA (Hyaluronic Acid) able to remodel the structure of the skin and nourish the dermal cells from within. Is ideal to restore and treat the skin laxity to revive the firmness of your skin.
Hyperhidrosis

Dr Richard Brighton-Knight : is a highly acclaimed cosmetic doctor available at our Birmingham clinic which is in easy reach from Lichfield, Solihull, Upper Harlestone, Shrewsbury, Edgbaston, Stratford, Coldfield, Sutton, Leamington Spa, Kidderminster, West Hunsbury, Hampton in Arden and Harborne. As well as at our Northampton clinic located near Kelmarsh, Yardley Hastings, Great Barrington, Little Houghton, Boughton, Grange Park, East Hunsbury, Sandy Lane, Chapel Brampton, Grendon , Abington, Maidwell, Harrington, Wootton, Althorpe, Harlestone, Ashton, Quinton, Stanwick, Abington Vale, Colling tree Park, Golf Lane, Great Houghton, Kislingbury, Guilsborough, Roade, Weston, Wellingborough and Raunds.

Dr Brighton-Knight is very well known in the industry due to his injectable skills and has performed over 10,000 anti-wrinkle injections and dermal filler treatments.

Dr Simon Connolly: Is an aesthetic doctor available at The Private Clinic Glasgow, located in close proximity of Glasgow city center, and our Edinburgh clinic. Dr. Connolly has over 15 years of experience in cosmetic dermatology and is known as “Scotland’s Lip King”. Dr Connolly is also one of the pioneers in Botox treatments in Scotland and has extensive experience in other rejuvenating treatments such as the Fluid Facelift.

Dr Connolly also specializes in:

Ruth Atkins is a nurse prescriber with over 20 years of nursing experience, specializing in dermal fillers, Botox treatments, acne scar treatments (dermaroller) and other skin treatments such as chemical peels or microdermabrasion.

Mel Recchia has been a registered nurse for 20 years and now performs a wide range of injectable treatments including 8 Point Face Lift, Dermal Filler, Non-Surgical Nose Reshaping, PDO Thread Lift, tear through filler, lip fillers and also performs facial vein removal treatments.

Mel also performs Sculptra, a gradual skin rejuvenation injectable treatment and it’s ideal plump up the skin to reveal a more youthful appearance. The areas that can be treated are the upper face, middle area of the face (tear trough, cheeks, and nasolabial folds) and the lower area of the face (over the lip lines, jowls, and jawline).

Ruth, Mel and Dr Richard Brighton Knight are all available at our Buckinghamshire clinic which is located in Stokenchurch Medical Center, Oxford Road, HP14 3SX close to Waddesdon, Thame, Marlow, Fingest, Aylesbury, Chesham, High Wycombe, Turville, Amersham, West Wycombe, Great Missenden, Bisham, Wendover, Hambleden, Haddenham, Beaconsfield, Speen, Watlington, and Oxford.

Mel and Dr Richard Brighton Knight are also available at our Northampton clinic at 82 Billing Road, NN1 5DF very close to Collingtree Park, West Hunsbury, East Hunsbury, Little Houghton, Yardley Hastings, Ashton, Boughton, Althorpe, Great Houghton, Golf Lane, Great Barrington , Abington, Abington Vale, Maidwell, Harrington, Quinton, Harlestone, Grendon , Kelmarsh, Chapel Brampton, Sandy Lane, Weston, Kislingbury, Upper Harlestone, Stanwick, Wootton, Guilsborough, Roade, Grange Park, Wellingborough and Raunds.

Dawn Lisa is an aesthetics nurse practitioner who specializes in rejuvenating and advanced facial aesthetics. Dawn Lisa has over 25 years of nursing experience and the treatments she performs include, Botox treatments, dermal fillers, Hyperhidrosis, lip fillers, cheek fillers and other skin treatments such as the Obagi Nu-derm to treat hyperpigmentation.

Dawn Lisa is available at our Leeds, Manchester and Birmingham clinics.

The Private Clinic Leeds is located in 45 Park Square North, LS1 2NP is close to Leeds City Center, Methley, Roundhay, Pudsey, Wetherby, Kirklees, Chappel Scarcroft, Farsley, Yeadon, Oulton, Otley, Pudsey, Methley, Calderdale, Allerton, Stanningley, and Harrogate.

Our Manchester clinic is situated at 25 St John Street, M3 4DT. The clinic is in close proximity to Hale/Hale Barns, Leigh Nantwich, Wilmslow, Prestbury, Worsley, Tarporley, Bowdon, Knutsford, Alderley Edge, and Macclesfield, Cheadle, Altrincham, and Deansgate.

Other treatments available at The Private Clinic include IPL Photorejuvenation which is an effective laser treatment to improve the overall look of the skin and is ideal to treat brown spots, hyperpigmentation, Melasma, large pores and thread veins among others.

We also treat facial thread veins with the laser treatment Cutera CoolGlide, which is an effective treatment that is able to remove the thread veins or spider veins that can appear around the face.

Other treatments available include a variety of acne treatments such as N-Lite, a laser treatment able to target the bacteria responsible for causing acne. LED Phototherapy is also another option available that decongests and purifies the skin reducing redness and irritation; it is usually used in combination with other treatments. For our patients who suffer from acne scarring, we offer Laser Skin Resurfacing which is a minimally-invasive laser treatment that targets acne scars and is also very effective to remove pigmentation. Dermaroller is a popular treatment to treat acne scars and consists of using a medical roller with hundreds of micro-needles to puncture the skin to encourage the regeneration of the skin.

To book a Cosmetic consultation with our cosmetic doctors or nurses please call 0333 920 2471 or visit our rejuvenation & fillers page where you will be able to find more information about the different treatments we offer.

Freshen up your face

January 6, 2017 by Rebecca Giffen Leave a Comment

And just like that it’s all over! The past couple of weeks have been a whirlwind of late nights, festive food and potentially too much drink that may have left your skin looking slightly dull and neglected.

Catching a glimpse at yourself in the mirror may come as a bit of a shock, in the hustle and bustle of Christmas you haven’t had a chance to have a proper look and now you are left dreaming of what it would be like to have a fresher and healthier complexion looking back at you instead.

Our range of skin rejuvenating treatments here at The Private Clinic can make those dreams a reality so why not look into perking up your skin this January paving the way for sensational skin for 2017?

Microdermabrasion
A medical microdermabrasion is the perfect place to start if you are new to skin treatments. It is a microdermabrasion-the-private-clinic quick and simple procedure to achieve an instant fresh-faced glow. The procedure works by passing medical-grade crystals over the face which removes the top layer of skin cells which in turn stimulates the underlying epidermis which promotes collagen and elastin production resulting in younger looking skin.

Chemical Peels
At The Private Clinic we offer a wide variety of different peels, after attending a consultation we will be able to advise you on the best peel for your skin type. Chemical peels are ideal for treating common skin issues such as sun damage, acne scarring, and pigmentation as well as reducing fine lines and wrinkles. Skin peels generally work by removing the top layer of damaged skin cells to reveal smoother and brighter looking skin

Dermaroller
A dermaroller is a medical roller with hundreds of tiny micro-needles. Despite sounding scary it does achieve smother, brighter and healthier looking skin over a period of 6 weeks so it is well worth the initial discomfort. You will of course have numbing cream applied before the dermaroller is rolled over your skin causing damage to the dermis layer which as a result kick-starts the skin to repair itself producing new collagen.

IPL Photo Rejuvenation
IPL is an effective treatment to smooth out the texture and tone of your skin. It is recommended for treating rosacea, age spots, sun damage and other skin tone irregularities. The treatment involves a system of pulsed light and lasers that penetrate the skin. Although a series of six treatments are often recommended to achieve the best results, you should be able to see an improvement after the first session.

Laser Skin Resurfacing
Laser Skin Resurfacing is an effective way to rejuvenate skin that is damaged, reverse the signs of ageing and even out pigmentation. At The Private Clinic we have two main resurfacing treatments; Pixel Laser and Pearl Laser. The Pixel laser is great at improving acne scarred skin by targeting specific areas on the face and taking away the epidermis and upper dermis layers to stimulate the body’s natural healing process. Pearl is a single session laser method that targets lines, wrinkles, sun damage and uneven skin tone

Other treatments available;

Non-Surgical Nose Job, Wrinkle Injections, Dermal Fillers, Thermage, Fractional Laser Resurfacing, Sagging Jowls, Fluid Face Lift, Skin Rejuvenation, 8 Point Lift, Thread Lift, Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy, Laser Hair Removal and Cellulite.

With such a vast list of specialist treatments available it is vital that you understand each one and know which is the right treatment for you. It is important to always attend a consultation before your treatment to discuss your concerns with a qualified physician or practitioner.

Our specialist Medical team will be able to offer you advice on which treatments will suit you and provide you with an easy to follow treatment plan to ensure you get the best, safest, most effective results.

Four non-surgical alternatives to a facelift

September 5, 2014 by dina.elbarbary Leave a Comment

We all wish we could turn back time (physically, at least). But not everyone is ready for or willing to undergo extensive surgery in order to achieve the feat. With this in mind, we explore four non-surgical facelift options to turn back the years and help you rediscover your confidence without the hospital stay:

Threadlift

How long does it take: 30-60 minutes

How long do results last: Up to 18 months

Areas: lower jaw, cheeks, eyebrows, neck.

You’ll hear a lot of names for the thread lift – Silhouette Lift, Suture Lift, Silhouette Soft™ – but, whatever you want to call it, the procedure is a revolutionary way to lift sagging areas without the need for incisions.

It uses tiny biodegradable sutures fitted with bi-directional cones to raise loose tissue and ease wrinkles. While the sutures themselves are absorbed by the body after 12-18 months, their main component is polylactic acid (PLA) which encourages the body’s production of collagen –a protein that naturally replenishes our skin. As a result, the effects of the treatment can still be seen long after.

Find out more about Thread lift>>

Fat transfer to face

How long does it take: Around 90 minutes depending on the area.

How long do results last: Results can last several years.

Areas: most areas of the face.

How many times have you thought to yourself ‘I wish I could take fat from X and move it to Y’. Well, that’s precisely what fat transfer does. Using minimally-invasive VASER Liposuction, the procedure rids of stubborn pockets of fat on the body, before the fat is refined, and injected into the face to lift hollow areas and create volume.

Arguably the most ‘natural’ form of a face lift, results are very soft and there is minimal chance of scarring or infection. It is, however, not always advisable for every patient. Suitable deposits of fat are required, meaning it isn’t ideal for those who are very thin. A doctor will always consult with you extensively prior to treatment to ensure your safety and satisfaction.

Find out more about Face Fat Transfer>>

8 point lift

Time of treatment: 20-30 minutes

Results last: 18 months

Areas: cheek structure, tear trough and mid-face, nasolabial folds, corners of the lips, pre-jowl area, cheek hollows, jawline.

If you’ve done some research into facial rejuvenation, you’ll probably have heard of dermal fillers. The 8 point lift uses them in (you guessed it) eight key areas of the face to rejuvenate and lift ageing features.

Sometimes known as the ‘fluid’ or ‘liquid’ facelift, the treatment uses an advanced and precise technique to combat soft tissue loss and uses only the highest quality of dermal fillers for a more complete solution of lifting the skin than singular use of fillers.

Find out more about 8-point lift>>

Thermage

Length of treatment: From 45 minutes, depending on size of area

Length of results: Can last several years

Areas: majority of facial, neck and decolletage areas.

With results that are perhaps less intense than the other three, thermage uses radiofrequency energy to tighten loose areas (particularly of skin) by stimulating the body’s natural production of collagen.

Results are subtle and natural looking; at The Private Clinic we work exclusively with the ThermaCool CPT™ method of Thermage which allows for the best results with minimum discomfort. Unlike laser treatments thermage is suitable all types of skin and patients do not need to avoid the sun afterwards.

Find out more about Thermage>>

Which is the best method?

It’s important to keep an informed but open mind before consultation; your practitioner will be able to use their knowledge and experience to find the right treatment for you. Remember that these treatments won’t produce the same results as a surgical facelift, they are alternatives and it may be that your doctor or nurse advises you that they won’t be suitable for your needs. Always listen to your medical professional – if you don’t you may end up disappointed or, worse, in the unsafe hands of an unqualified practitioner. Providing you do your research and find a trustworthy professional, less invasive facelift options can be a fantastic way to rejuvenate your face safely whilst avoiding surgery.

The Private Clinic

With over 35 years of Harley Street medical excellence and CQC registered clinics nationwide, The Private Clinic works exclusively with highly experienced and qualified medical professionals. Their rejuvenation team consist of some of the country’s most respected doctors and nurses, all of whom pride themselves on a personal approach to each patient’s needs.

Aesthetic Doctors

Dr Hanson MBBS MSc MBCAM. GMC Number: 6136433
Dr Rosa Santa Cruz MD, PhD. GMC Number: 7441197
Dr Richard Brighton-Knight MBChB. GMC Number: 4196903
Dr Simon Connolly MBChB. GMC Number: 3068292

Aesthetic Nurses

Mel Recchia RGN
Dawn Lisa, RGN, RN(Child), SCPHN, PG Dip, BSc (Hons)
Ruth Atkins RGN
Lesley Dean RGN
Marie Narsoomamode RGN, BSc. NMC Reference No: 92A1045E
Ann Hampson RGN

To find out more about facial rejuvenation treatments at any of our clinics you can call us on 0333 920 2471 or use our online contact form to request a call back.

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