Month: February 2016

Everything You Need To Know About Laser Hair Removal

How many of us lust for smooth and silky legs? The constant maintenance of stubborn dark hairs can be a time-consuming nightmare. Laser hair removal is a popular choice for women who wish to get rid of their excess hair in a quick and painless manner, but there are an increasing percentage of men also turning to laser hair removal for an easy way to remove hair from their chest, back and legs for a more groomed look.

There are many options when it comes to hair removal – shaving, waxing, epilating and using hair removal creams all work to get rid of hair although the results are temporary. Research has found that women will spend on average 72 days in their lifetime shaving their body hair, and it follows that women would spend large amounts on razors and hair-removing creams. Laser hair removal is the affordable option for permanent hair removal.

How Does Laser Hair Removal Work?

Laser Hair Removal was first introduced during the mid 1990s, and since then the treatment has grown rapidly in demand. Firstly you will undergo a consultation and a patch test prior to the treatment. At Premier Laser and Skin we use the latest laser technology, Candela Gentlemax Pro, which offers permanent elimination of body hair. Using the Candela Gentlemax Pro a concentrated beam of light targets the hair and damages the follicle, destroying it from within. A concentrated beam of light precisely targets the hair and eradicates the follicle at the root. Laser Hair Removal can effectively treat any area on the face and body, from those stubborn sideburns you’ve always hated to that sensitive bikini line you are endlessly shaving. The treatment takes as little as 15 minutes for facial, underarms and bikini hair. Results can be seen immediately after the very first session but we recommend between 6-8 sessions for long-term elimination.

Why Is Laser Hair Removal The Best Option?

As well as long-term results, here are several advantages to choosing Laser Hair Removal over any other treatment:

Cost

The amount of money we spend collectively on razors, shaving cream, wax strips, epilators and hair removal cream is more expensive in the long run than Laser Hair removal and the results are not permanent. Laser Hair Removal starts from as little as £22 for facial hair removal.

Time saving

The Laser Hair Removal takes between 15-60 minutes per session which equates to at least an hour an a half of treatment. But in comparison to the amount of time wasted waxing and shaving this is very little.

Low Pain

With shaving many will experience rashes and cuts that occur unpredictably. Epilating is a more painful method for removing hair as it rips the hair from the root –  results from epilating hair typically last only 3 weeks. Waxing is another painful method where irritation can occur from hot wax and strips, as well as a strong chance of ingrown hairs and scarring. The Laser Hair Removal treatment is virtually pain free and likened to an elastic band lightly snapping on the surface of the skin.

For more information on the Laser Hair Removal and to book a consultation at Premier Laser and Skin click HERE or call +44 (203) 811-4985

Superfoods To Turn Back The Clock

Unless you know Peter Pan or Dorian Grey’s secret, ageing is inevitable. With ageing, wrinkles and fine lines begin to appear and intensify, sunspots crop up on your hands and hair becomes thinner and turns grey. Everyone ages at different paces, which is mainly due to our genetics and lifestyle choices.

We are so used to seeing age-defying celebrities who look fantastic for their age, including the likes of Jennifer Aniston, Gwyneth Paltrow and Naomi Campbell. One thing all these celebrities have in common to slow down the ageing process is incorporating superfoods into their diet.

Below are our top five superfoods that you should add to your diet to ward off the wrinkles a little longer.

Blueberries

Blueberries have always been known to improve brain and memory activity but their high levels of anti-oxidants and vitamins also mean that they are a winner when fighting against wrinkles. Its anti-ageing properties include anthocyanins which enhances the collagen in the skin and breaks down any radicals attacking the skin.

Olive Oil

Olive Oil is made from healthy mono-saturated fats, and regular consumption reduces your chances of developing heart disease, high blood pressure and cancer. Olive Oil is a fantastic superfood to strengthen hair follicles and make your skin glow and research suggests its anti-oxidant properties, including polyphenols, fight against premature ageing.

Green Tea

Drinking Green Tea daily is shown to effectively prevent the formation of wrinkles. This is because Green Tea has high levels of powerful anti-oxidants, including the likes of oligomeric proanthocyanidins and catechins, which are proven to protect the skin against free radicals that attack the skin’s collagen.

Dark Chocolate

Dark Chocolate has a higher percentage of Cocoa than milk chocolate. Cocoa is rich in potent anti-oxidants called flavanols which are well-known to reverse ageing effects. These flavanols help keep blood vessels functioning normally, which has also been linked to lowering the risk of dementia. Dark Chocolate is also packed with tons of minerals including potassium, copper, magnesium and iron which are key to supporting your immune system and stabilising blood pressure.

Avocado

Another superfood high in healthy mono-saturated fat is Avocado. The fantastic fatty acids and Vitamins E, C and B contribute to nourishing the skin’s texture and maintaining its moisture for healthy beautiful skin. Vitamin E is rich in anti-ageing properties and is wide-known as the ‘Youth Vitamin’.

All these superfoods perfectly complement our anti-ageing treatments, including the Anti-ageing peel and IPL Photorejevenation, and maintain your youthful appearance for much longer. To book a consultation for our anti-ageing treatments click HERE or call +44 (203) 811-4985

 

 

How To Get Rid of Rosacea

Rosacea affects 40 million people worldwide and is an inflammatory skin condition which causes bright red outbreaks, pustules and swelling on the face.

The National Rosacea Society found that 90% of people with Rosacea suffer from low self-esteem because of the condition and a further 51% have revealed they’ve missed work because of it. The cause of rosacea is from the blood vessels which dilate too easily but unfortunately there is no known cure for the condition, but thankfully Premier Laser and Skin Clinics have measures to control its signs and symptoms.

This unpleasant skin condition is three times more likely to affect women from ages 30-60 and it’s especially people from the British isles that suffer from it.

At the mildest level Erythematotelangiectatic rosacea sufferers will have sudden and spontaneous outbursts of flushing. Then there’s Papulopustular type which is a moderate level of rosacea that has acne-like pustules and persistent skin redness. And in worst cases Phymatus rosacea includes all these symptoms as well as skin thickening and enlarging the nose area.

There are certain environmental factors that trigger rosacea like cold winds, severe heat and sunburn, and sudden changes in temperature such as switching from a hot shower to a cold room. Additionally, lifestyle factors exacerbate the condition such as high levels of stress, exercise, excessive alcohol and spicy foods.

Clearly staying away from these causes will help reduce outbursts but often extra measures are needed to reduce inflammation and for that we have some beauty treatments that can help.

Our IPL Photorejuvenation (Intensive Pulse Light) treatment is highly effective at reducing the tiny blood vessels and acne-like pimples on damaged skin. The treatment starts from £150 a session and only takes 30 minutes. Most clients see a reduction after the first treatment and clearance after a set of five sessions.

Another treatment is our Vitamin C Peel which is very effective for soothing rosacea prone skin. The multi vitamin enriched peel penetrates deep into the cellular levels of the skin and encourages the healing of inflammation by soothing and hydrating the skin. The Vitamin C Peel starts from £90 a session and instant improvements can be seen.

For more information on the IPL Photorejuvenation or Vitamin C Peel and to book a consultation click HERE or call +44 (203) 811-4985

 

Don’t Let Stretch Marks Steal Your Confidence

An estimated 80% of us, regardless of age or gender, will experience red and white stretch marks at some point in our lives. There are a vast number of causes such as a quick growth spurts during puberty, rapid weight gain and loss, and of course many women get them during pregnancy. The one thing they have in common is the hugely negative impact on our confidence, with many of us wanting to cover up the ‘tiger stripes’ up as much as possible.

Stretch Marks develop when the skin fibres overstretch and tear. This happens in the middle layer of the skin, the dermis. Premier Laser and Skin Clinic’s stretch mark removal treatments repair this layer of skin and eliminate the scarring.

Here are our best cures for zapping away stretch marks:

Dermapen Micro Skin Needling

The Dermapen Micro Skin Needling treatment is a collagen induction therapy. A tiny needle helps stimulate the skin to renew itself and repair any scarring. A topical anaesthetic is applied beforehand which numbs the area and then the hand-held Dermapen is slowly taken across the surface of the skin, section by section. The treatment can be used on the face for reduction in scarring and lines and wrinkles but it also is effective for stomach, legs and breasts to eliminate stretch marks. It takes up to 90 minutes depending on the size of the affected area. Instant results can be seen from just one session.

Sublative Fraction RF Skin Resurfacing

This rather fancy title simply means that this is a radio frequency (RF) treatment for deep (Sublative) layers of your skin. The RF frequencies promote collagen growth which causes the skin to contract and tighten thereby reducing any scarring and stretch marks. Because it only treats the deep layers of your skin there is hardly any redness or downtime. Stretch mark reduction can be seen after just one treatment. Prices start at £450 per session.

Stretch Mark Free
Radio Frequency Therapies Have Amazing Results on Reducing Stretch Marks

Infini Fractional RF With Skin Needling

You can get the best of both worlds with the Infini, which combines skin needling and radio frequency in one treatment. The skin needling is used to precisely stimulate collagen and elastin production in the epidermis where the stretch marks form. The break through 3D radio frequency is used to tighten the skin. It is available for all skin types and only takes 45 minutes. Results can be seen immediately and there is limited downtime. Stretch mark sessions starts from £500.

Click below for more information on

Dermapen Micro Skin Needling,

Sublative Fraction RF Skin Resurfacing

Infini Fractional RF With Skin Needling

To book a consultations click HERE or call +44 (203) 811-4985