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Setting the record straight on Dermal Fillers

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A couple of interesting facts have emerged in the past few years. First, there’s no denying it, minimally invasive treatments are the way forward and their popularity is only growing. Second, women no longer hold a monopoly on interest in subtle cosmetic procedures and male demand is steadily rising.

Injectable treatments such as Dermal Fillers have proven to be a reliable non-surgical option for rejuvenation and aesthetic definition, but there still seems to be some confusion over which ones are best, what areas can be treated with them, the results that they can offer and most importantly who can administer them.

So, let us explore the wonderful world of Dermal Fillers and set the record straight.

Fillers: what are they?

Let’s keep things simple.

There are two types of Dermal Filler: temporary and permanent ones. Both serve to add volume, get rid of lines and wrinkles and to plump certain areas.

The latter are becoming used less as the complications associated with them are much more difficult to address and they have to be surgically removed. They require great expertise, meaning that it’s very easy to fall prey to a great discount at a beauty salon and end up with botched results.

The Private Clinic doesn’t offer permanent Dermal Fillers. We only use the highest quality available of temporary fillers instead.

Dermal fillers naso-labial folds before and after photo

Why? Because the best ones are made from a natural substance that can be found in the body and are far safer than permanent ones. Being made from Hyaluronic Acid makes these fillers feel soft to touch and are absorbed by the body. They can last between three to 12 months and can easily be altered or removed if need be.

Filler application is highly unregulated in the UK so it’s best to use reputable brands such Juvederm from Allergan or Restylane from Galderma. Furthermore, it’s a procedure that should ONLY be performed by nurse prescribers and doctors – as is the case at our clinic. You only want someone who’s qualified to handle the contouring of your facial features, right?

Find out more about the safety of Dermal Fillers here.

What are dermal fillers used for?

Most areas of the lower facial area can be treated with Dermal Fillers, but whether the treatment is appropriate depends on the issue at hand and your desired result. Below we list the most commonly treated areas and the results you can expect.

Lip Enhancement

Without a doubt the most popular filler procedure, Lip Fillers became HUGE after Kylie Jenner revealed the procedure was part of her beauty routine.

Lip fillers can enhance the size of your lips without compromising the way they feel to you or others, but a good practitioner will know that a natural look requires for them to be injected within the middle grooves of the lips instead of lining them.

Tear Trough

The area below your eyes can easily become hollow – be it because of genetics, ageing, weight loss or an unhealthy lifestyle – and when that happens you can gain a tired and sometimes even ill-seeming appearance.

It’s not a great look but a specialised nurse or doctor can address the issue by expertly injecting the gel fillers consist of into the Tear Trough, so that it can restore volume to the area and balance out your facial features. Please note that only a few practitioners are actually trained and specialised in treating the area below the eye.

Less based on current fashion trends, this treatment can help both genders with a far too common problem.

Nose Reshaping

Turns out that you don’t need to have a Rhinoplasty (nose surgery) to change the way your nose looks. Well, that is if size isn’t your main concerns.

Certain issues can be addressed with a non surgical nose job by strategically using dermal filler to add volume to precise areas so as to even out the shape of the nose. Solid knowledge of anatomy and an eye for proportions are key here, but the advantage is that you won’t have to go under the knife.

8 Point Lift

Known for being the equivalent of a non-surgical facelift, this treatment focuses specific areas of the lower half of your face to add volume to them and restore a healthier and fuller appearance to it.

By targeting key areas, the 8 Point Lift can add definition to your face by elevating your cheeks, reducing the indent of your naso-labial crease and by distinguishing your jaw. It’s an effective way for men and women to replace the subtle changes brought on by the years, although men can also use it as a way to gain sharper, or more robust features.

What else?

Dermal Fillers can also be used to add contour to the cheeks or reshape jawline by adding volume to the chin.

Leave this to the professionals

Notice our use of words like ’specialised’, ‘experienced’, ‘strategically’ and  ‘expertly’. It doesn’t take much to get some of these procedures wrong, so having them done by anyone who isn’t medically trained can leave you with botched results.

Because the Dermal Fillers are so loosely regulated, it’s easy to come across tempting discount offers, which more often than not, aren’t performed by professionals. Here, it really is a case of ‘you get what you pay for’ and far too often have our doctors and nurses had to fix the work of those who aren’t properly qualified.

So please, stay safe and opt for treatment from a registered professional – in the end it won’t only save you money, but a lot of grief as well.

Dermal Fillers at The Private Clinic

As mentioned above, we at the Private Clinic only offer Dermal Filler procedures at the hands of our highly experienced and reputable Nurse Prescribers and Cosmetic Doctors.

Aesthetic Doctors

Aesthetic Nurses

Dermal Filler injections are available in London, Birmingham, Bristol, Leeds, Manchester, Northampton and Buckinghamshire clinics.

If you would like to arrange a consultation please get in touch via 0333 920 2471 or use our online contact form here.

The Private Clinic, Glasgow: Treatments

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This might be our furthermost clinic, but it’s a cultural hub full of life, art and beautiful architecture that’s reminiscent of London, where our first clinic was established. Since Glasgow has so much to offer, we’ve selected a range of treatments that we hope will help alleviate the pressures of daily life (and the weather!), as well as to make you feel as stunning as the city’s nighttime skyline.

We have over 35 years of experience in minimally invasive cosmetic treatments behind us and pride ourselves in pioneering treatments that have been proven to deliver effective results. Our careful selection process means that we have some of the most renowned and trustworthy industry experts working with us, meaning that you’re sure to be given honest and dependable advice, without any obligation.

There’s a range of walk-in-walk-out treatments that don’t require any general anaesthetic, with some of them being completely exclusive to our Glasgow clinic.

FACE

Anti-Ageing and Rejuvenation: We’re proud to say that we have Scotland’s longest established cosmetic doctor working with us. Known to many as ‘Scotland’s Lip King’, Dr Simon Connolly MBChB. GMC Number: 3068292 has such an impressive resume and portfolio in aesthetic treatments that you’d be hard-pressed to find someone else with his amount of expertise anywhere else in the country.

He’s shared his vast knowledge with our team and together they are able to offer you world-class cosmetic treatments at our dermal filler clinic. Naturally, we’re a big hit when it comes to temporary Dermal Filler treatments, which see a natural acid – that can be produced by the body – injected into areas of the face to restore or volume to it These usually cost between £250-£400 but it’s best to call for definitive pricing. Current fashion trends have particularly seen a huge rise in fillers being used to plump up lips – and as you know by now, that’s what Dr Connolly’s known for. However, he also specialises in the 8 Point Lift (or Fluid Facelift), which is a non-surgical Facelift that involves filler injections at precise points of your face.

Before and after lip augmentation

Equally popular is the use of Wrinkle Relaxing Injections, and in an unregulated industry that has seen terrible cases of cheap, ‘back-room-Botox’, we’re able to offer you the highest standard of treatment for reasonable prices. These injections serve to hinder your muscles’ impulses and help them settle in order to smooth out any deep wrinkles or lines.

Depending on the extent of scarring and damage to your skin, we have three different treatments on offer to help with your skin tone and texture. First of all, there are Chemical Peels that act to clear your face of dead skin cells, giving way to an underlying, healthier and more youthful layer of skin. Then there’s IPL Photorejuvenation , which uses intense light technology to smooth out any discolouration and tone irregularities of your skin, with the added advantage of being customisable to different skin types.

Acne: Dr Connolly holds a degree in Dermatology, so he and his team can create a tailor-made course of treatments for you, designed to rid your skin of acne-causing bacteria. A combination of treatments, including products and peels, will be used to appease your acne and you’ll be advised on a sustainable home skin treatment routine to keep the acne from returning. You will also be able to get advice on acne scar removal treatment available at our Glasgow skin clinic.

CONSULTATIONS

As well as offering consultations for FUE Hair Transplants, you can also see us if you’re interested in one of our Plastic Surgery procedures, or one of our renowned minimally-invasive Liposuction treatments.

We have a Trustpilot 9.4, 5 star rating and 96% of patients would recommend us to their friends and family. We are also a multi award winning provider voted the Aesthetic award for Best UK Clinic Group 2017 and MyFaceMyBody Best Cosmetic Surgery Practice 2018.

Our Glasgow clinic is close to the centre of Glasgow easily commutable from the surrounding areas of; Glasgow city, Hillhead, Hyndland, Jordanhill, Kelvindale, Kelvinside, Knightswood, Shawlands, Milngavie, Bearsden, Newlands, Mount Florida, Strathbungo, Partick, Park District, Linthouse and Mansewood.

For details on any of these treatments please get in touch with the clinic on 0141 332 0303.

We look forward to seeing you!

Is technology ageing us quicker?

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Tech neck is a term that’s been popping up in the media recently. It suggests our love of technology is causing us aesthetic problems. But is it actually real? And what can you do to reverse it?  

tech neck blackberry wrinkles reality or fake treatments

Recent statistics suggest that the average 18-39 year old with three digital devices or more can look at a screen up to 150 times a day. There are constantly articles pertaining as to how this affects our social life but now, it seems, our dependence on digital is also ageing us quicker too.

Various experts have been offering their opinions on the effect technology can have on our skin and face, suggesting that constant neck bending to look at screens encourages sagging skin, drooping jowls and even creases above the collarbone.  It’s very unlikely we’re all going to put our phones and tablets down to brave the morning commute alone, so what can be done to address the dreaded creases?

We have seen a huge rise in people turning to non-invasive treatments to address the problem. Every week we are visited by patients hoping to erase the neck creases they’ve developed as a result of spending so much time on devices like iPhones and Kindles.

The lower face (a prominent stomping ground for technology related aesthetic tantrums), is notoriously difficult to target through cosmetic products alone. One particularly popular treatment is the non-surgical Thread Lift (also known as Silhouette Soft or ‘puppet’ face lift)  which uses extremely fine, biodegradable sutures to lift sagging areas of skin and encourage collagen production without the need for incisions. Likewise non-invasive skin tightening treatments like Thermage are becoming increasingly popular, requiring no downtime and virtually painless methods to achieve their results. Wrinkle injections are a popular favourite to target fine lines and creases, while Dermal Fillers can help restore volume to hollow areas. One innovative treatment uses fillers in key positions of the face to lift and rejuvenate without surgery – known as the 8 Point Lift, the treatment is extremely specialised and normally only performed by professionals with extensive experience.

Before and after Non-Surgical Threadlift
Before and after Non-Surgical Threadlift

Walk-in walk-out methods like the above require no incisions or real downtime, making them extremely popular with those experiencing early signs of ageing. However they aren’t always suitable for everyone and more severe cases may require surgery. Facelifts and Necklifts can get rid of excess skin and fat around the area using incisions behind and in front of the ears to avoid scarring. However surgery should always be something you take your time to consider – we’d recommend speaking to non-surgical experts as well as plastic surgeons to ensure you understand exactly what your options are, and that the way you’ve chosen is the best one for you.

Tech Neck, Blackberry Botox, Smartphone Face…whatever you want to call it, more of us are becoming concerned about the effect our obsession with technology has on us aesthetically. Not everyone requires treatment and we’d always recommend considering a good exercise and skincare regime before anything else. However, if you are concerned about the area and feel products alone can’t help your concerns, make sure you only ever work with established professionals – your face and body are too important to trust anyone but the best.

The Private Clinic

We have clinics located across the country in London Harley Street, Birmingham, Bristol, Buckinghamshire, Leeds, Manchester and Northampton.

From facials and peels to reinvigorate the skin, to more long-lasting surgical options – we’ll only ever go ahead with a treatment if it’s right for you. Over 35 years of Harley Street excellence is behind us and some of the UK’s most respected aesthetic experts are by our side – our only aim is your satisfaction and achieving the most suitable outcome for you.

Aesthetic Doctors

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To book a consultation to find out more about the treatments we offer, please call 0333 920 2471 or use our online contact form to get booked in at a clinic local to you.

Four non-surgical alternatives to a facelift

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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

threadlift before and after photo

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

fat transfer to the face before and after photo

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

Areas for 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

Aesthetic Nurses

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.

#Trending The 8 Point Lift: the Non-Surgical Facelift using Dermal Fillers

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The Private Clinic now offers the 8 Point Lift Non-Surgical Facelift, also known as the Fluid Facelift and Liquid Lift.

Dr Amendola is trained and certified to carry out this specific treatment, which targets key areas of the face to lift and revitalise the whole lower and mid face.

The Private Clinic uses Juvéderm dermal fillers, a leading brand made by Allergan, for the 8 Point Lift, available at our city of London (Cheapside) clinic.

8 Point Lift available at The Private Clinic (City Clinic)
8 Point Lift available at The Private Clinic (City Clinic)

What?

  • The 8 Point Lift is a specialised treatment that restores volume to the face for a revitalising and rejuvenating effect, using dermal fillers.
  • It is a more holistic treatment compared to typical dermal filler treatments and offers a more complete solution to soft tissue loss associated with ageing than individual dermal filler treatments.
  • Results can typically last for around 18 months.

Why?

  • As we age we lose soft tissue in the face, resulting in drooping skin that visibly ages people.
  • The 8 Point Lift can restore volume to the face to lift and combat the sagging skin.

The face is usually the first thing people notice about someone. It’s usually always on show and many women and men look for ways to easily and comfortably look fresh and good for their age. Dermal fillers offer a solution but a lot of practitioners do not have the training or experience to achieve the great natural look many patients seek. This is where The Private Clinic comes in. We take the face and assess it in its entirety to establish the best possible treatment available.

The Private Clinic

Our medical team can assess your suitability for the 8 Point Lift at a consultation. We have over 30 years of experience treating patients with non-invasive and minimally invasive treatments. Find out more by giving us a call to book a consultation, emailing us or asking us on social media. The Private Clinic: https://www.theprivateclinic.co.uk/