Category: Anti-Wrinkle London

Best winter skin treatments

Sunshine leaves us earlier…
Roads get frosty early in the morning…
And now you can see your breath outside….

Say hello to winter.

During the colder months, our bodies go through many changes to adapt to the weather and to help us survive this season easier. Our metabolism works faster to keep us warm. Less water is stored in our bodies as there is less heating on the body less sweating. Also, we loose some of the natural moisture we have on our skin due to the cold and dry weather.

Winter skincare, by nature, should be different than your summer skincare. As the needs of your skin will change, the routines should chance too. And what about the clinical level of your skincare?

We’ve listed you the best 3 most popular skin treatments for the winter.

Dermapen Microneedling for winter

Dermapen Microneedling is an amazing treatment to help you to get rid of your skin imperfections. It creates controlled wounds on your skin and promotes its own healing process. Because the wounds on your skin are not actual wounds, your skin overcorrects the area and you end up erasing the last few year’s effects from your skin.

One of the most important parts during your dermapen treatment is after you had the treatment you need to stay away from the sun exposure for 1-2 weeks. During this time your skin healing process will be working actively and if you would get any suntan during this time, it may cause unwanted pigmentation and skin marks.

Dermapen microneedling treatment is performed in different settings. If it is your first time having the treatment, your practitioner will use the lower settings. This means the tiny needles will penetrate your skin 0.5-1mm. If you are having dermapen microneedling treatment regularly, then your practitioner can increase the level up to 2-2.5. The severity of your treatment will also be depending on your skin type and condition. If your skin thin and your skin condition is not too severe, your practitioner will prefer lower settings. The higher settings you get your treatment will give you bigger skin shedding after. If you are having a high setting treatment, sunshine will have more effect on your skin. So if you are suffering from some serious acne, acne scars, fine lines and wrinkles or pigmentation; winter is the best time to have your course of dermapen treatment.

Dermapen microneedling is one of our invasive skin treatments as, during your treatment, tiny needles will punctuate your skin to create micro-tears. Because of this, after your treatment, you can feel hot, tingling and a mild burning sensation on your skin. Most of our clients prefer having their dermapen microneedling treatments during the winter times as the colder weather is making the time after the process easier.

 

Hydrafacial for winter

Hydrafacial is one of our most popular treatments. It is non-invasive. Cleans and clears your skin, hydrates and gives you the immediate red carpet glow right after your treatment.
As we’ve mentioned during the winter times, your skin doesn’t store as much water as summer times. This way your body spends less energy to warm you up, as there isn’t an antra litre of water stored that it needs to heat up. Also, as cold air is less humid, your skin gets dried from outside as well as inside.
Hdyrafacial treatment provides your skin with the hydration it needs. Even though you change your skincare during the winter and you start using more oil-based moisturisers for a stronger effect, no skincare cream can reach the benefit of Hydrafacial.
With the winter season, we also experience higher pollution in the air. This pollution gathers on your skin and fills up your pores. This can then cause acne, blackheads or other skincare problems. With its cleaning and extracting formula, Hydrafacial will help you to get rid of the effects of winter pollution.
Winter times are also when we experience the most undereye puffiness. As days are shorter, we do use more artificial lights and it tires our eyes. This is one of the reasons for black under eyes or undereye puffiness. With the lymphatic drainage, which is the first step of Hydrafacial treatments, you can get rid of your undereye puffiness and can have a more refreshed look.

 

Skin peels for winter

We all have different skin needs but one thing is for sure, during the winter we need to take better care of our skin to make sure it doesn’t dry up. Otherwise, it can get patchy in a short time. And can get more fine lines and wrinkles in the long term.
At Premier Laser & Skin we offer many skin peels that would be suitable for your skin and it will provide what your unique skin type and condition would require.
With the correct skin peel to your skin type and condition, you can get rid of your acne problems, reduce fine lines and wrinkles, increase hydration, and give your skin its regular care.
If you don’t know which skin peel is the most suitable for you, you can speak to our skin experts. Our highly experienced practitioners offer free skin consultation to understand your skin type and complaints. They will offer you the correct bespoke skin peel for your unique results, and help you to achieve your skin goals.

Filler for Men

More and more men are turning to treatments such as fillers to enhance their appearance.

A new industry for ‘tweakments’ has grown with many men now looking to tweak their look with subtle improvements.

Our Doctor led injectable team are treating more men every week across our London clinics. Getting rid of frown lines and crows feet, sagging skin and dark eyes are the most popular areas treated. Most men are after subtle changes.

Changes where people can’t really tell if they have had any ‘work’ done or not.

what are fillers?

Fillers are injectables that you can use to do more than just smooth wrinkles. Dermal fillers can be used in a number of areas to fight back against the signs of ageing. Redefining areas you may not be happy with. Dermal fillers are a transparent sterile gel.

A syringe is then used to inject the filler into the skin to providing immediate correction.

what are they made of ?

Most fillers are made up of Hyaluronic acid which is a sugar chain molecule,naturally occurring in your bodies skin and tissue. It attracts and binds water providing the skin with volume and hydration.

It also helps support vital collagen and elastin fibres by allowing for chemical messages between the cells.

How are fillers made?

Fillers are normally manufactured by fermenting and cross linking proteins. This results in a clear, sterile gel for injecting.

Be careful as in the UK there are over 160 brands only a handful of these should be used. This is due to weak regulation, so it is imperative you choose a reputable clinic. Preferably with a nurse or doctor led injectable team using and branded fillers.

fillers for men Filler brands to trust

As mentioned above you do not want to be injected with a non brand cheap filler. Don’t be afraid to ask your practitioner where they source their filler from.

Not all hyaluronic acids are the same quality. Trusted brands can not be bought or are available over the internet.

Be weary of clinics offering cheap injectables. The biggest cost of performing treatment is made up the the filler itself and the injectors time. The most popular brands are:

  • Juvederm™ (FDA 2006)
  • Belotero™ (FDA 2011)
  • Restylane™ (FDA 2003)
  • Emervel™
  • Teosyal™

Popular Areas treated with fillers on men 

There are many areas that can be treated with fillers. Fillers can now even be used for a non surgical nose job where you use the filler to smooth out any bumps or uneven parts of your nose.

  • You can fill out a jawline, giving yourself a more striking look.
  • You can broaden and even out your lips so you feel less self-conscious about your smile.
  • You can treat dark circles under your eyes, an unhealthy look that plagues many.
  • And if you do want to smooth your wrinkles out, you can utilise Anti-Wrinkle Injections to ease them away.

Having a defined and chiselled jawline is an aesthetic feature that many men are after, and lucky for you this is now achievable with Jawline Filler. Jawline filler can be used to make the jaw more pronounced or consistent, whether clean-shaven, with a bit of stubble, or to complement a handsome beard.

Whether you’re looking to add more volume to your chin, or you want a more defined angle in your jaw, our Aesthetic Nurse & Doctor can help you get the look you want.

Evening Your Lips

Lips are the first place the eye goes when someone is speaking, or when someone is considering kissing someone else. They say a lot about what happens next. Sometimes, men struggle with asymmetrical lips.

These can be evened out in a way that’s gradual and natural in appearance. There’s no harm in making another’s eyes linger.

Tear Trough

Bags or dark circles under the eyes can be addressed with fillers. These fill out areas that look sunken or diminished. This can be important in encouraging others to meet your own gaze, whether you need a boss to listen more carefully to you, or to feel more confident on a date.

Eyes can be more expressive the more someone else is able to focus on them.

Anti-Wrinkle Injectables

This is a proved method to reduce wrinkles. Many men don’t want to completely eliminate age lines that communicate wisdom and experience, but they may want to reduce them so they are less pronounced.

An Anti-Wrinkle Injections plan can be modified for the precise amount of effect you want it to have.

Profhilo is also an option for ageing, loose skin. Known as the 5 minute face lift, it can tighten and firm your skin with its patented BAP 5 point injection technique.

Injectables allow you to get the exact look you’re going for, whether it is the experienced enough to know what you’re doing, but still youthful and energetic look or you want the outside to reflect how you feel on the inside as there can sometimes be a disconnect between the two.

Depending on the quality of the filler injected and your bodies reaction to it, fillers can last anywhere from 6 to 18 months.
We use  Juvederm at Premier Laser as it is made from a higher concentration of hyaluronic acids than other brands like Restylane.
This mean it tends to last longer. Juvederm Voluma can last up to between 18-24 months making it the longest lasting temporary dermal filler available on the market today (June 2020)

Are fillers dangerous?

All treatments carry a degree of risk with fillers being minimally invasive.

Your fillers should be done by a medical professional who has undergone specialist training. Side effects can include

  • Bruising
  • Itching
  • Redness
  • Swelling
  • Tenderness

The above should fade within 48 hours.  Swelling is worse within the first 24 hours while any bruising can take 7 to 10 days to improve.

How much do fillers cost?

Prices can range from £150 to several hundred pounds depending on the area treated and where you have your treatment done. You are charged for the amount of filler used. This can be from 0.5ml to a full syringe.

A Harley street clinic would charge a lot more then someone operating without a clinic and word of mouth advertising.

Of course we would only recommend you visit a reputable clinic for your treatment.

How much face filler do I need?

Depending on the area treated it is usually between 1-3ml. This depends on your goals and results you want to achieve. If you have previously had filler and are looking to top up with a maintenance plan, then less would be required then if it was your first time.

Next Steps if you live in london

If you live in London near on of our 9 London clinics then why not pop in today for a free consultation. We are a Doctor led injectable team have been trusted by Londoners since 2008 for their filler and injectable treatments.

How Do Injectables for Excessive Sweating Work?

You have roughly three million sweat glands, and they’re across your body – in your armpits, around your groin, and even on the soles of your feet. Sweat is absolutely necessary to human life. It helps to cool your body on the hottest of days. It means you won’t overheat quite as quickly when you workout. It can also mean you detoxify your body and send salt back into your blood stream. What happens, though, when you don’t sweat like you should? What happens when sweat goes into overdrive?

Meet Hyperhidrosis

While some sweat is normal, if you’re sweating too much and it’s not related to the heat or any physical activity you’re doing, you may suffer from hyperhidrosis. It may pop up as you’re chatting with your boss about a new idea you had. It could appear as you’re getting ready to go out for the evening. Either way, it can cause both discomfort and social anxiety, and finding the right treatment is a must.

Won’t Antiperspirant Help?

Many people who deal with hyperhidrosis on a regular basis turn to antiperspirants initially to deal with the problem. Today, there are many prescription-strength versions on the market today that can help, but in most cases, the sweat is just too much for an antiperspirant to handle, and other treatments are absolutely key.

Anti-Wrinkle Injections As a Treatment

Anti-Wrinkle Injections for Hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating) help to temporarily block the sweat glands in the targeted area which in turns stops them from sweating. The injections do not cause any harm to the body, and the results can last up to 9 months – making it the perfect summer treatment! The most common areas which people opt to have injections for excessive sweating is in their hands, feet and underarms.

Interested in learning more about Anti-Wrinkle Injections to help you deal with your excessive sweating? Contact us today to book your appointment.

Fillers for Contouring

Who doesn’t want to turn back the hands of time? To lift sagging jaw lines, plump sunken cheeks, erase wrinkles, creases and fine lines, add volume to the lips? The problem is that, traditionally, the only viable solution was surgery. With advanced technology and techniques, though, that is all changing. Dermal Fillers can create contouring magic.

Anti-Ageing Injectables: They’ve Come a Long Way, Baby!

In the earlier days of injectables, the immediate results were… well, shall we say, noticeable? As in, you certainly noticed the lack of facial movements and “frozen” type appearance. Luckily, though, today’s most advanced treatments work to contour and lift your features to deliver subtle, natural and superb results.

What can you expect from dermafillers?

  • Softening of deep facial creases and wrinkles.
  • Plumbing of the cheeks.
  • Definition of the lips and mouth area.
  • Enhancing of shallow contours.
  • A youthful, revitalised appearance.

The Power of Hyaluronic Acid

Hyaluronic acid is one of the buzziest trends in the skin care world – and for good reason. “Trends” is misleading though: hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring humectant (i.e. a substance that helps the skin retain moisture). A critical ingredient in our fillers, hyaluronic acid keeps the plump, supple, firm and younger looking.

Babies have high levels of this element, which is why they have “baby soft” skin. As we age, particularly after 40, our levels decrease. An injection of this youthful humectant – which is suitable and safe for all skin types – is just what you need to erase visible signs of ageing.

Dermal Fillers allow you to achieve results and then get back to your day with no fuss, no muss – and wonderful results! Schedule your consult to find out more.

Anti-Wrinkle Injections Do More Than Combat Wrinkles!

Anti-ageing injectables combat the signs of ageing – obviously! But they can do far more than fight lines and wrinkles. What else can you use these injectables for? Let’s see!

A few applications for anti-wrinkle injections:

Hyperhidrosis: It’s a big name for a big problem: excessive sweating. It can cause a great deal of embarrassment, as it focuses on the hands and underarms. So, for example, you’re meeting someone new, at a job interview or greeting a client – and they get a clammy palm for their trouble. Or you start to soak through your shirts, typically at the most inconvenient times!

Hyperhidrosis is particularly troublesome because it mostly occurs in people who are otherwise completely healthy. They can’t pinpoint a cause, and some sweat continually. Besides investing in antiperspirant, hand towels and heavy duty laundry detergent, what can you do? You guessed it: anti-wrinkle injections.

These work to block chemical signals from nerves that get the sweat flowing. Because the sweat glands aren’t receiving the signals, sweating – and embarrassment – is reduced. 

Gummy Smile: Gummy smiles are those with  “excessive gingival displays.” In other words, when you smile, a portion of your gums show. This is usually caused by a high lip line. That is, your upper lip moves up higher when you smile than other people.

Anti-ageing injections relax the muscles in the upper lip, preventing them from moving up as high. Thus, less of your gum tissue shows when you unleash that gorgeous smile.

Asymmetrical Eyebrows: It may seem like a minor issue, but when you look in the mirror, something might seem off. If one eyebrow is higher than the other, you can use anti-wrinkle injections to help even them out.

Ask us about the many applications of anti-wrinkle injectables. You might be surprised that they’re the solution for which you’ve been searching.

 

Injectable Events this September

Over the month of September we will be hosting events in our clinics to introduce you to our Aesthetic Nurse Injector, Sarah Sheedy. The events will be a great opportunity for you to learn more about injectables, and ask Sarah any questions you may have.

What do the events include?

  • Q&A with Sarah Sheedy
  • Live Demo of Injectables
  • Free injectable consultations (usually £25)
  • Exclusive offers & discounts on the night
  • DermaQuest goodie bags

When & where are the events?

Thursday 14th September, 5pm-8pm in Premier Laser & Skin Notting Hill

Friday 29th September, 5pm-8pm in Premier Laser & Skin Kingston

If you would like to find out more about these events, or book your place and consultation then contact us today!