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Creating Your Summer Body In Winter

The long winter months… a perfect time to bundle up under thick sweaters and snuggle on the couch. Or a perfect time to start working on your summer body! Read on to find out our most popular treatments to start now to look your best this summer.

Laser Hair Removal

Laser hair removal before afterWaxing is painful, and do you really want to be chained to your razor all summer long to keep your skin smooth? Laser hair removal is effective on legs, underarms, bikini area and face. As well, if you’re worried about excess chest or back hair or you struggle with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), treatment can help you face summer with full confidence. There’s no need to hide under layers of clothing this summer!

Pigmentation Removal

When melanin production is uneven, it results in dark spots on the skin. If this causes you embarrassment or you simply want to even up your skin tone, there are great options to consider. Laser pigmentation removal, for example, uses targeted wavelengths of light to “shatter” pigments so they can be absorbed by the lymphatic system. Spectra Laser Peel or IPL may also be effective for you. Ask your aesthetic professionals today.

Tattoo Removal

Is an ill-advised tattoo keeping you from baring your skin? Using safe, powerful lasers, we can break down the ink so it can be naturally removed by your body’s immune response. This works on black and multi-coloured inks, even stubborn shades like green and blue.

Skin Tightening and Stretch Mark Removal

If wearing shorts or a bathing suit is intimidating, regain your confidence with ULTRAcel. This powerful treatment combines three effective techniques to combat loose and sagging skin and help alleviate stretch marks. By stimulating collagen production and restructuring existing cells, the skin looks and feels younger, firmer – and ready for summer adventure!

Put down that mug of cocoa and book your consult today.

Banish Your Eye Bags!

Imagine this scenario. You put in a good eight hours with your head on the pillow the night before your job interview. You wake up the next morning hoping to look great, but when you glance in the mirror, there are those frustrating bags under your eyes again. What are you doing wrong? Why won’t they go away?

The Science Behind Bags Under Your Eyes

The skin under your eyes is incredibly delicate, and as a result, it can weaken and sag easily. When it does, fluid accumulates in that spot, and you begin to see swelling you might not see in other places. Heredity plays a role in just how noticeable your bags are, but anyone can get them from a number of different things. Seasonal allergies can cause them, as can problems like sleeping face down. Smoking and alcoholic beverages can cause them too.

What You Can Do Now

There are a number of things you can do to put an end to the problem. Sure, that decent night of sleep helped a lot, but you may need to take things one step further if that’s not enough. A healthy diet can really matter as well. High sodium diets, like the kind found when you eat too much take-away, can cause you to retain water, even under your eyes. Lower your salt intake a bit, and you may find they disappear on their own. Staying hydrated can help too. If you’re not getting your eight glasses of water each day, you’re not doing enough for your skin, and you may experience those bags under your eyes.

Consider a Tear Trough Treatment

If you have a deeper than average tear trough, a dermal filler can help refresh and rejuvenate your eyes. It’s completely non-invasive. During our tear trough treatment, we’ll simply inject a filler with long lasting results that will help minimise the appearance of eyelid bags. Ready to get started? Book your session now.

 

 

Three Winter Skincare Tips You Need Now!

You’ve probably heard quite a bit about how the summer sun can affect your skin. What you may not know, though, is that winter’s weather can do just as much damage to your skin. While you certainly won’t experience the same issues, you will certainly see a number of problems during the next few months.

Why People Experience Winter Skin Problems

Winter is not one of the best seasons for skin. The cold weather naturally causes some dry air. Combine that with lower humidity levels, and you have a desert like equation. Wondering why that’s a problem for your skin? The air wants moisture, and it will look for it anywhere, even your skin. When you head out into that cold, dry air, you’re going to find much drier skin, and that could mean cracking and bleeding. Taking a hot shower to warm up? That’s only going to make things worse. Fortunately, there are three things you can do to put an end to the cycle.

  1. Stay Hydrated! The cold weather does do some real damage to your skin, so you’ll want to keep it moisutrised as much as possible. Hyaluronic acid serums are a great way to hydrate. Some good choices include DermaQuest B5 and DermaRevive Hydrated Serum. Keep your hands in mind during the process because they’re exposed most often. You may want to book a Profhilo session to keep them hydrated and youthful looking.
  2. Remember the Sun! Even during the colder months, the sun’s rays are still out there, and they still have the potential to do some serious damage. Use a sunblock with an SPF of at least 30 every time you go out on any exposed skin. DermaQuest Sheer Zinc is one of our favourites. It has an SPF of 30, and it’s packed with the protection your skin needs in a formula you’re going to love.
  3. Stop with the Hot Baths! Sure, they feel amazing, but that hot water just isn’t good for your skin. It can cause real irritation, and that doesn’t help anyone.

How Your Ethnicity Affects Your Skin

The magic of a diverse world is that there is a full spectrum of skin tones and types. “Beautiful” skin isn’t any one particular colour or shade; it is healthy and vibrant. Ethnicity plays a part not only in the tone of your skin, but in how it responds to physiological and environmental factors. Let’s take a look at some common complaints and traits of certain skin types – and the best way to keep them looking and feeling their best.

Pigmentation and Melasma (brown or gray patches, usually on face): Issues with hyperpigmentation and patches can be difficult challenges to deal with, and it affects predominantly those with Asian, Hispanic and African ethnic backgrounds. The Cosmelan Depigmentation Peel is an ideal solution. It targets areas of hyperpigmentation by inhibiting melatonin production. This lightens hyperpigmented areas, helping you achieve a balanced, even tone.

Age Spots: People with Caucasian and Asian backgrounds are especially vulnerable to age spots, similar to melasma, these cause discolouration to the skin. Again, the Cosmelan Depigmentation Peel offers the results you want. It lightens affected areas, and you can see results in just one clinic treatment and a one month homecare regimen.

Rosacea: This skin condition, which causes redness and visible vessels in the face, primarily affects those with fair skin.  The best treatment option is IPL Skin Rejuvenation. A broad wavelength light is pulsed over the skin, IPL precisely treats affected areas to reveal a vastly improved appearance.

Acne: Acne is truly an equal opportunity skin condition. It affects people of all ethnicity, and it can be a stubborn problem to solve. We cannot recommend the DermaClear Anti Acne Peel strongly enough. Using beta hydroxy acids and alpha hydroxy acids, the peel treats existing blemishes and reduces acne-causing bacteria. Your skin will be left balanced and refreshed.

Love the skin you’re in! London Premier Laser & Clinic delivers solutions that work for you.

How to Care for Your Skin in the Winter

There’s plenty to love about winter: the crisp weather, the gorgeous snow-covered trees, the cosy days under a blanket with a hot mug of cocoa. But the long cold months also wreak havoc on the skin. Winter temperature and winds strip away moisture and can leave skin chapped, irritated, tight and itchy. How can you battle the elements and maintain healthy, beautiful skin?

Here are your secret weapons against the ravages of winter?

Hydrafacial: Winter is the ideal time to pamper your skin. The Hydrafacial gently removes dead skin cells and strips away impurities. New skin is treated to essential cleansing and hydrating serums. You’ll see immediate results with minimal downtime. Perfect for the holiday party season.

Vitamin C Peel: Stave off winter illness with vitamin C – but it’s also great for the skin. In fact, when applied topically, vitamin C is 20 times more effective than oral ingestion. Our peel works to improve collagen synthesis, even pigmentation and protect cells from free radical damage. It works deep down, providing rejuvenation you can both see and feel.

DermaReviv Hyaluronic Acid Serum: Hyaluronic acid helps your skin preserve moisture, a must in the hydration-sapping winter. More people are also using HA to counteract the effects of ageing; while research thus far is not conclusive on this, it can’t hurt! And because it helps hydrate, HA can “plump” the skin, boosting its youthful appearance.

DermaQuest SPF: You’re not likely to hit the beach quite as often in winter, but you still need to protect your skin from harmful UV rays. Apply an SPF solution before heading out into the elements. Choose an option that has protection combined with moisturising lotion; you get double the benefits in one easy step.

Sit back and sip that cocoa; London Premier Laser & Skin will end your winter skin worries. Contact us now to book your free consultation!

Party Season Treatments

Ready to say “farewell” to this year and ring in the next? Is your skin? After a long year behind you and a full party season ahead of you, you may be feeling – and looking – a bit tired! Not to worry: the right skin treatments can ensure that you can put your best face forward when it comes to holiday festivities.

Anti-Wrinkle Injectables and Filler

Advanced injectables prove that you do not have to go to surgical extremes to achieve fresh, youthful looking skin. With quick session times, minimal downtime and instant results, our anti-wrinkle and dermal filler injectable solutions will have you looking your best party after party.

During an anti-wrinkle treatment, a purified protein solution is injected into the motor point of the target muscle. This causes it to relax and reduce the depth of wrinkles and lines. Fillers work similarly; hyaluronic acid is injected, helping smooth wrinkles and plump the skin. The results for each type of treatment are immediate and subtle.

Hydrafacial

Hydrafacial

Another option that delivers instant results with minimal downtime, HydraFacial treatments deliver the power of hydradermabrasion, chemical peel and painless impurity extractions while boosting antioxidants, hyaluronic acid and peptide levels.

This process, during which is as soothing and refreshing as it is effective. The fast treatment can increase elasticity, firmness and vibrancy while improving skin tone and texture.

Microneedling

Don’t let the rather intimidating name scare you away from this solution to younger, firmer looking skin. Premier Laser & Skin utilises revolutionary INFINI technology: microneedling creates “micro” holes in the skin and a precise amount of radio frequency is introduced. This stimulates the production of collagen and elastin, resulting in rejuvenated, smooth and firm skin.

INFINI reduces downtime; ask us about the optimal treatment schedule to ensure you are fully ready for your next party.

Spectra Carbon Peel

There is a reason this treatment is known as the “Hollywood Peel.” It targets pigment changes, acne scars, enlarged pores and fine lines, while helping stimulate collagen production. The carbon solution is applied to your face, rather like a mud mask. Then, laser energy is applied to the skin; the heat is absorbed into the skin, providing exceptional exfoliation benefits. A glowing complexion with minimal downtime: the perfect holiday gift to yourself!

If you are not sure which treatment option is right for you, do not hesitate to contact us. Our expert team is happy to help you make this important decision.

The party season is fast upon us; make sure you, and your skin, are ready!

What is Rosacea – And What Do You Do About It?

Rosacea can be a difficult skin condition to live with. Your face flushes as if you have a sunburn that will not go away; you struggle with red bumps, pimples and/or visible blood vessels. Maybe you feel a persistent stinging, burning or itching sensation or your eyelids become swollen and red. Unfortunately, these are all symptoms of Rosacea.

Rosacea is a relapsing skin condition; you will have periods in which your symptoms are mild, and then “flare-ups” in which they become more severe. The first step is to consult with your doctor; they can examine your skin, rule out other conditions (such as lupus) and determine if you do, in fact, have Rosacea. What next?

  • Learn your triggers. What makes your symptoms worse? For example, do you find they flare up after you eat spicy food or spend time in the sunlight? Other triggers can include: stress, rigorous exercise, hot or cold weather, hot drinks, alcohol and caffeine.
  • Take your medications as directed. Your doctor may prescribe topical gels and creams and/or antibiotics to control your symptoms. There is no cure for Rosacea, but you can manage it.
  • Consider IPL Skin Rejuvenation. Intensive Pulse Light is one of the best ways to treat Rosacea-affected skin. IPL is non-invasive and involves a broad wavelength light being pulsed into the skin. At your treatment, a member of our team will apply a cooling gel to your skin and provide you with protective eye-wear. Next the IPL device emits the pulses of light while you relax. The heat generated targets the damaged skin cells.

At Premier Laser & Skin, we understand that Rosacea can be a difficult condition to live with. But you don’t have to suffer alone; we are here to help. Enquire about IPL today.

Best Treatments for Scarring

Scars may be caused by acne, surgeries, injuries, burns or scalds. They can be hypertrophic, contracture or Keloid. The reasons people carry scars are as diverse as the individuals themselves, but regardless of the why, many people want to erase the physical reminder of an injury or acne from their faces and bodies. Traditionally, this has been very difficult to do. However, new technologies and treatments make it possible.

The professionals at Premier Laser & Skin understand how important scar treatment is for many people; we are committed to offering the most effective options:

Dermapen Micro Skin Needling. Typical dermarolling can be a great option for scarring, but Dermapen enhances both the experience and the results. A series of microneedles are applied to the skin at a vertical angle, which prevents needles from bending when they encounter scar tissue.

This technique allows for exceptional precision, even around contours, and speeds up the session. And pain? You will be given a topical anaesthetic to help numb the area. Compared to ablative treatments like fractional lasering or laser resurfacing, Dermapen microneedling offers quick recovery and a comfortable price point.

We have recently welcomed Stephen Bear into our clinics for these treatments; the reality TV star was self-conscious about his acne scars, living in the public eye. Dermapen helped him completely clear up his acne scars. Quite remarkable – and you can achieve the same results.

Radio Frequency. They say “Beauty is pain.” And aggressive treatments like Fraxel and Titan certainly live up to that statement. But it does not have to be this way! Our experts use Sublative Rejuvenation; it works inside-out. Instead of overheating the skin, this device delivers gentle heat aimed at the connective tissue. This tissue contracts and lifts and cell growth is stimulated. The result: smoother, youthful looking skin that minimises your scars.

INFINI 3D. This treatment combines three dimensional radio frequency energy with microneedling techniques. The process creates micro-holes in the skin, thus stimulating the production of collagen and elastin. These proteins give skin its elasticity and fullness. Now, INFINI’s precise microneedles leave the epidermis, or the outer skin, alone. Instead, it focuses on the dermis. This produces better and more noticeable results.

If you’re looking to fade your scars, enquire at Premier Laser & Skin , we can help you determine the optimal solution.

Benefits of Microneedling

Microneedling – a treatment that helps minimise the signs of ageing, rejuvenate the skin and improve the appearance of stubborn acne and scars. Better yet it’s minimally invasive and delivers exceptional results. Ready to learn more?

What is Microneedling?

Microneedling is a popular treatment known as collagen induction therapy. It involves super-fine needles that are applied with an electric device or traditional by a hand rolling device called a dermaroller. The needles can be set at differing depths to penetrate the upper layers of the skin, creating tiny wounds. Why?

The wounds signal to the body that it’s time to heal: causing it to produce collagen and elastin fibres. Collagen gives our skin its strength and elasticity; elastin gives skin its remarkable ability to “bounce back” when pinched or pulled. Both of these can diminish as we age.

Microneedling spurs production of these key elements, promoting fuller, younger-looking skin.

Ideal for acne scarring

If you have ever had acne, maybe as a teenager it may have left your skin with blemishes. The pimples may have left skin indentations and discoloration behind in the form of acne scars changing your complexion and tone and texture.

With microneedling good news is even long term damage can be reversed. Microneedling, using the Dermapen, is the latest advancement in skin rejuvenation and can restore your skins healthy complexion underneath.

A course of 4-6 treatments would be required for best results spread 4-6 weeks apart. Results are noticeable after just one session. Unlike more abrasive laser treatments such as laser resurfacing, Dermapen microeedling can give you many of the same benefits at a lower price.

How deep can microneedling go?

The needles with microneedling can be set at different levels from 0.5mm up 2.5mm. The deeper needles penetrate the skin the more aggressive the treatment. Different needle depths are designed to treat different conditions.

With devices like Dermapen different depths can be used in a single treatment. A low depth can be set to go gently around delicate areas with thinner skin and deeper around other areas.

  • Gentle penetration with 0.5mm depth

This setting will open the skin just long enough for nourishing serums to be effectively absorb. So is a good rejuvenation treatment.

  • Medium penetration 1mm depth

Ideal if you are hoping to address sun damage and light acne scarring. Skin texture and tone is positively effected at this depth

  • Deeper penetration 2.5mm depth

For healing acne scars and stretch marks which require a more aggressive treatment to get results.

11 Benefits of microneedling and why you should at it to you skincare routine

While it may sound intimidating, microneedling delivers a host of benefits:

  1. It effectively treats a wide array of skin issues, including acne scarring, surgical scarring, lines, wrinkles, hyperpigmentation, age spots, rosacea and more.
  2. It is minimally invasive. You can have a procedure at a trusted clinic and go about your day.
  3. Recovery time is quick. Sure, the word “wounds” sounds scary, but they are simply very small pinpricks. You will likely experience some mild swelling and/or redness that may feel a bit like a slight sunburn for a day or two. You may also have slight bleeding or bruising. But as a result, your skin will appear revived and rejuvenated.
  4. Microneedling improves the effectiveness of your everyday beauty products, such as cleansers, lotions and sunscreens.
  5. This procedure is effective on all skin types.
  6. Microneedling is less expensive than many other types of resurfacing treatments.
  7. It is effective on your face, scalp and body.
  8. Reduced wrinkles on the lips or smokers lines
  9. Improves skin texture.
  10. Reduces visibility of skin pores.
  11. Reduces appearance of stretch marks.

Top Microneedling Treatments

Premier Laser & Skin offers different microneedling options –

In this treatment, thousands of microscopic needs are applied to the skin in horizontal, vertical and oblique directions. Don’t worry: our specialist will start by applying a topical anaesthetic 30 to 45 minutes before the procedure. This typically takes 15 to 20 minutes.

  • Dermapen:

This treatment incorporates new technology to minimise bleeding and pain. Micro-needles penetrate the skin at a vertical angle. This method is faster and can be used in smaller areas and those with contours, making it more effective on the face than dermarolling.

A remarkable option, INFINI 3D Skin Tightening combines microneedling and three-dimensional radio frequency treatments. The needs create micro-holes into which localised radio frequency is introduced. This process tightens and smooths the skin.

Next Steps

Ask our expert team which micro-needling solution is best for you by booking a free consultation today in one of our 9 London clinics