Skin problems and treatments – Page 3

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.

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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.

Your Skin After Pregnancy

Most mothers, after having delivered their bundle of joy, notice some repercussions of the birth process to their skin. Some may think you just have to live with this “new normal” way that your skin has begun to look. However, there are many great treatments that can take your skin, and particularly your tummy, back to the way it used to be before you gave birth.

Diet and exercise

Of course before you look into any treatment we would recommend that you are following a healthy lifestyle (as much as you can with a newborn baby!). And that you are active or exercising and eating good nutritious food. This will make any treatments you consider more effective. As much a you want to get back into your old shape, there is no magic pill or overnight cure. Think of the treatments as part of on-going process that will make you look good and feel good.

HIFU Skin Tightening

HIFU skin tightening is a revolutionary skin tightening treatment, which can work wonders on tightening and lifted the common ‘mummy tummy’ so many women face after having children. After pregnancy, the skin surrounding the stomach area tends to lose some of its elasticity. HIFU skin tightening, using Ultraformer technology, tightens loose skin on the stomach, thighs, and just under the buttocks.

The applicator is placed along your problem area(s) and the ultrasound energy from the applicator destroys fat cells, whilst your body stimulates new collagen production. The outcome is smooth and restored skin in just under an hour and with minimal pain involved.

Cryolipolysis Fat Reduction

A number of processes are available to help with getting a mother’s body back into shape after the birth of a child. Cryolipolysis procedures can help with stubborn areas of fat that will not relent, even when you have practised diet and exercise with vigour.

Cryolipolysis uses freezing technology to target your most problematic areas. When fat cells are frozen, they crystallise and die. Your body will then process those dead cells, leaving your shape sculpted and contoured.

Often, a lipotripsy package is added to spur the natural drainage process and get the desired results even quicker. Two applicators can be used during the treatment, targeting two problem areas at one time

Dermapen/INFINI™

Stretch marks after the birth of a child can be hard to deal with. There might seem like there’s just no way to get rid of them. But, you needn’t worry anymore, as we have two great treatments that can help to reduce stretch marks. Using either the INFINI™ 3D Skin Tightening therapy or our micro-needling treatment Dermapen we can help to restore your skin to how it looked pre-pregnancy.

With the combined therapies used in the INFINI™ treatment, you will see maximum results with minimal downtime afterwards. It uses 3D technology and micro-needling to get the fullest degree of benefits for your skin.

Tiny micro-holes are made with tiny needle tips that are precisely placed to let in the radio frequencies needed to stimulate collagen and elastin production. This precision ensures your skin’s dermis (second layer) is not damaged in any way.

With the Dermapen, micro skin needling has been revolutionised for safe, more effective, and less painful results. It makes navigating across the skin easier and is able to get more accurate penetration to the points in your skin that will make the most difference. Also, if you have scar tissue where the micro needle should be placed, the Dermapen can easily penetrate those skin cells through it’s vertical delivery system.

Next Steps

A special note to mothers: the majority of these procedures cannot be performed while breastfeeding. We take the overall health of our patients very seriously. When you are ready to seek treatment, we will be right here with the latest innovative technologies to help.

Skincare After the Holidays

Everyone looks forward to going on holiday; we all get excited about the opportunity to get away from the daily grind for a little while. Many of us from the UK will opt for a beach holiday, laying in the sun and enjoying the warm weather. But, do you ensure you’re keeping your skin safe whilst enjoying all that the sun has to offer? Here at Premier Laser & Skin we have put together a plan to treat your skin after you return from your holidays to help minimise any potential skin concerns your holiday may have bought out.

Post Holiday treatments

A HydraFacial Treatment is a wonderful way to say you’re sorry to your skin for over-burdening it while enjoying your holiday. One treatment can go a long way to providing great skin care for the long term. Antioxidants, hyaluronic acid, and amazing peptides combined to give your skin the soothing attention it deserves. HydraFacial Treatments are non-invasive and have all the benefits of hydradermabrasion and a chemical peel with no irritation or downtime.

A Cosmelan® Depigmentation Peel can help restore brightness to skin that may have been damaged by the sun. Over-exposure to the sun and its harmful UV rays can bring out pigmentation, or darker colouring to your skin. Cosmelan® is proclaimed to be one of the most widely sold depigementation treatment in the world. Treatments using this method inhibit melanin production and remove or lighten dark spots and blemishes.

Skin also loses hydration when out in the sun for long periods. When it loses its suppleness and flexibility, skin can start to look weathered and dry. The C Infusion Peel is a wonderful cure for dry and tried skin. The C Infusion Peel restores and revitalises dry and tried skin by penetrating deep, nourishing and moisturising to help jump-start the cell renewal process. Don’t you feel refreshed already?

After treating yourself to a lovely time on holiday, it’s always good to remember to treat your skin as well, pampering it with all the essential ingredients needed to rejuvenate it. Book your free consultation here to find out more about our different skin treatments.

Exciting news! 5 New DermaQuest peels now available!

You now have more options than ever when looking for the perfect DermaQuest peel for your specific needs. Our new peels are now available in all clinics. The five new peels are: SkinBrite, Peptide, DermaClear, Stem Cell, and Vitamin C. Read more about each each of the peels and the concerns they can treat below.

SkinBrite Pigmentation Peel

Skin discolouration is one of the most common complaints for which people seek treatment. The varying differences in skin pigmentation can be a result from sun damage, pregnancy, or age. The new SkinBrite Pigmentation Peel was created to help ease this problem. It is based on triggering the skin’s natural renewal process, exfoliating deep into the skin, encouraging damaged skin cells to shed and allowing new brighter, lighter skin to come to the surface. While skin will show benefits from one session, a course of treatments over the long term is recommended to get the best results. The procedure takes approximately 45 minutes and recommended downtime is just a few days for optimal recovery.

Peptide Peel

This powerful peptide resurfacer has shown its ability to increase skin’s firmness and provide lift. It can lift lines and reduce the depth of wrinkles, allowing for a smoother complexion. The Peptide Peel is designed for advanced wrinkle correction and is serious about providing anti-ageing benefits. It works by promoting collagen production and elastin synthesis, to result in smoother and firmer skin. Peptides have long been shown to provide anti-ageing benefits and are a very popular “go to” solution for helping skin look more youthful.

DermaClear Acne Peel

Acne is a fact of life that many teens have to deal with; however, adult acne is becoming more prevalent as well. Many believe that our highly stressful society has led to the fact that 45 percent of adult women and 30 percent of adult men now suffer from acne. A DermaClear Acne Peel serves to re-balance the skin’s oils, thereby helping clear blemishes and prevent further acne outbreaks. This particular peel uses the popular Alpha and Beta Hydroxy acids to reduce the bacteria that can cause acne, as well as treat and heal blemishes that do occur. It is a powerful treatment that through consistent use, can provide fresher, smoother skin with a clearer complexion.

Stem Cell Anti-Ageing Peel

A relaxing and soothing treatment, this glycolic and retinol combination is applied to promote a more youthful appearance. The Stem Cell Anti-Ageing Peel was created for those who desire a more youthful appearance but don’t want to go through the cosmetic surgery, laser treatments, or anti-ageing injections. The process begins with a skin cleansing process, application of the concentrated solution, followed by a rinse, and application of a masque composed of enriched enzymes. This special attention is designed to rejuvenate your skin, resulting in a more youthful complexion.

The C Infusion Peel

If your skin is feeling tired and dry, the C Infusion Peel is the perfect way to wake it up! Vitamin C is useful for so many purposes that it should come as no surprise that a peel enriched with this popular vitamin could promote a healthier and more vibrant appearance. Studies suggest that application of Vitamin C directly on the skin, as opposed to taking Vitamin C supplements orally, works 20 times better. Vitamin C has proven very effective in rejuvenating skin cells through enhancement of collagen synthesis. It is also a known deterrent to free radical cell damage. Not only does the C Infusion Peel pay specific attention to the surface of the skin, but it aids also by penetrating the deeper skin levels to remove debris from pores. The C Infusion Peel stimulates a natural renewal reaction from your skin’s cells and is especially for those with sensitive skin, skin damaged from the environment, dry and/or mature skin, and skin that is rosacea-prone.

Any one of these five peels can aid the return of youthful, glowing, and radiant skin. When your skin looks great and you feel great! So, book your free skin consultation now to start your journey to clear smooth skin!

Take a Look At Our Aldgate Clinic’s Pigmentation Treatments

At Premier Laser & Skin, we want you to look your best every day, which is why our clinics offer a variety of different procedures to help make that happen. We wanted to spotlight one common concern that we have many treatments available for at our Aldgate location – pigmentation.

Fighting Pigmentation Issues

Did you know that there are lots of factors that can cause pigmentation problems? The two most common causes are sunlight exposure and hormone changes which can create dark patches on the skin. What’s more, though, is that pigmentation can often be hereditary too. People of Asian descent commonly deal with pigmentation issues more than any other ethnic group. Fortunately, there are several treatments which can provide you with the help you need to deal with your pigmentation issues, including two of our peels at Aldgate.

Cosmelan Peel: This amazing skin whitening treatment can help you reduce the dark spots and patches. This one-off peel is ideal for anyone suffering from deep pigmentation or melisma as it inhibits the melanin production in those problem cells, helping you to shed the dark skin. Following the peel you will be provided with an extensive home care kit to help improve your results in the weeks following.
DermaQuest SkinBrite Peel: A more gentle pigmentation peel, the SkinBrite is ideal for targeting sun spots, age spots and freckles. It works by deeply exfoliating the skin, encouraging the damaged skin cells to shed so that new brighter skin can be revealed. Depending on your pigmentation, a course of up to 6 peels may be recommended by our expert practitioners.

Pigmentation problems can be tough to treat, especially when you’re dealing with heredity issues. At our Aldgate location, though, we’ll help you tackle those pigmentation issues to give you a beautiful and even skin tone. Book your free consultation with us today to discuss your skin concerns.

The Supermodel Cheek Lift

Supermodels all have one thing in common; cheekbones that defy gravity! The contoured, defined appearance is one lots of men and women envy, and is the result most desired when it comes to make up. But what if you could achieve this look, without the need for foundation?

The Supermodel Cheek Lift is achieved solely with non-surgical dermal fillers. By applying them high in the cheeks, the area is subtly lifted, contouring the area into a naturally elevated shape. This specialist technique uses dermal filler to create the definition desired and see’s instant results.

Aesthetic Injector Sarah Sheedy explains the treatment;

“By injecting dermal filler gently into the apple of the cheeks you can sculpt the area, subtly lifting the face and contouring the cheekbones. You will see instant results, and downtime is very minimal, which is why it is so popular with my clients!”

To enhance the appearance, our client also opted for a small amount of filler in her lips to reshape and define, rather than plump.

The Supermodel Cheek Lift starts from £499 and is now available at all Premier Laser & Skin clinics. Book your in-depth consultation with Aesthetic Nurse Injector Sarah to discuss your treatment in detail today!

Introducing our new Aesthetic Nurse Injector

We are delighted to welcome Sarah Sheedy, our new highly skilled Aesthetic Nurse Injector, to the Premier Laser & Skin family!

With over 7 years experience, Sarah is a specialist in anti-wrinkle injections and dermal fillers. Having worked in challenging medical settings previous to branching into aesthetics, she understands the need for optimum client care as well as exemplary results. Since working in the aesthetics field, Sarah has performed over 9,000 injectable treatments and is trained in the latest techiques from Allergan, founders of Juvederm and Botulinum Toxin.

Sarah is now available for consultations at all Premier Laser & Skin clinics. The consultation allows you the opportunity to discuss any issues you have, go through the treatment process in detail, and for Sarah to give specialist advice on how non-surgical injectables can help you achieve natural, but visible improvements. Book your consultation today!

The HydraFacial on social media

The HydraFacial at Premier Laser & Skin is causing a big fuss on social media at the moment!

We love watching online Hydrafacial reviews and videos on our treatments and amazing Hydrafacial before and afters.

It was fantastic to see amazing health and beauty blogger Danny Defreitas review his HydraFacial, plus the lovely Jagoda of @lifeofablueberry shared her experience to her followers on Instagram and Youtube!

Danny Defreitas shared this fantastic movie montage of his treatment at our Aldgate clinic. He talks about how adding the Hydrafacial to his skincare routine has benefited his skin.

Guys love a good facial too!.

“It’s such a good facial. So hydrating. I loved it!” – Danny on his HydraFacial treatment

Over at our Kingston branch, beauty and lifestyle blogger Life of a Blueberry also enjoyed a replenishing HydraFacial, sharing on her hugely popular YouTube channel:

https://youtu.be/HnUtRAuI88o?t=554

“It sucks out all the dirt, oil, blackheads & whiteheads out while leaving the skin very hydrated & exfoliated.” Life of a Blueberry on her HydraFacial

Interested in the facial that nourishes, replenishes and completely rehydrates your skin?

Check out more info here or contact us for a free consultation!

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