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Beauty in the bottle, and in your veins
Our Editor Marja-Leena had a double skin boost at Esthe Clinic in Richmond
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There’s nothing better for an instant glow than a great facial. Or is there? I went to find out what Esthe Clinic would recommend for my mid-life skin. And it certainly wasn’t what I expected. Sarah the owner of Esthe Clinic in Richmond is a strong believer in beauty starting from within. She asked how I felt about an IV infusion of a bespoke blend of vitamins, minerals and amino acids. These are tailored to the needs of each client, be it for hydration, boosting your immune system or enhancing your energy levels and she knew exactly what my skin needed. Getting the needle in and the whole drip was over in less than 30 minutes.
IV infusions bypass the gut which gives 100% absorption of the nutrients – compared to 20-30% from oral vitamins. Esthe Clinic is one of the very few places in SW London and Surrey offering infusions as part of your beauty and wellbeing routine. I must add that I felt really well and energised that evening and the following day. The second part of my glowing skin treatment was a SkinCeutical’s Micropeel 20, also known as ‘the red carpet peel’. It’s a gentle chemical peel and works by exfoliating the skin’s surface and works instantly, reducing the appearance of blemishes and giving you that smooth and more radiant skin. It’s formulated with 20% unbuffered glycolic acid and 10% lactic acid to improve the look of fine lines, wrinkles, and discolouration.
The treatment was not dissimilar to a facial, add a little tingling for a few minutes whilst the acid solution is left on your skin. It’s then wiped off and followed by a soothing pigment correcting mask, finished off with a moisturiser with SPF. It’s important to avoid sun for a few days after and always wear a high factor SPF, especially in the summer and lower SPF 20-30 even for cloudy days.
It’s now six days after my treatments and my skin is definitely looking more radiant and smoother. It’s easiest to see in my forehead where I have the deepest lines. The full effects take a while to show and a course of treatments is recommended for best results. n
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Anyone can get skin cancer
The most common sign of a melanoma (a malignant skin tumour) is a new mole or one which has changed in appearance. The mole may be larger than normal and can sometimes be itchy or bleed. Look out for a lesion that gradually changes shape, size or colour.
Melanomas can pop up on any area of the body but are especially common on backs in men and legs in women. New moles account for about two thirds of skin cancers so it is important to keep in touch with your own body and to seek expert advice if there is anything you are unsure about.
Cases are on the rise in the UK, partly because we love our holidays in the sun and we are not in the sun all the time, so our skin is not used to it. In the majority of cases there is nothing to worry about and no further action is needed.
At Nakedhealth the medical team are experienced in identifying suspicious moles and painlessly removing them under local anaesthetic. They are then sent to the laboratory for analysis. It is really important to get an early opinion so that action can be taken quickly if necessary. Plastic Surgeon Ms Farida Ali recently joined David Gateley at Nakedhealth having previously worked together at St George’s Hospital. Both are skilled surgeons with years of experience, dedicated to minimal scarring and a safe and comfortable procedure for the patient.
The Nakedhealth Minor Ops Room is CQC Registered and has the latest monitoring and surgical equipment to ensure a safe, quick delivery of care.
Be vigilant and if you’re worried about a new mole or one that might have changed in size, shape and overall colour or a cyst that has unusually increased in size, then contact Nakedhealth MEDISPA on 020 8944 5454 to book a consultation. n
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The Penrose Clinic is a medical aesthetic clinic situated in the beautiful Fetcham Park House, a Grade II listed Queen Anne Mansion, just minutes away from Cobham in Surrey. Dr Kim Prescott and her team offer advanced aesthetics and state-of-the art technologies for facial rejuvenation and body contouring.
The Penrose Clinic is highly discreet and benefits from the extraordinary setting of the sculpture gardens and fountains of Fetcham Park House, along with ample parking and private exits to the car park.
TREATMENTS AVAILABLE AT THE PENROSE CLINIC
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Facial Aesthetics Pyramid Facelifts RF Microneedling Legend M2 Skin Rejuvenation WOW Fusion Facials Profhilo
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Emsculpt NEO Lipofirm Pro IV Nutritional Therapy Dermalux LED Stretchmarks and Scarring Cellulite Treatments
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Are Superfacials the new facelift?
Our Editors Marja-Leena and Karine visited Dr Kim Prescott at her Penrose Clinic in Fetcham Park House in Cobham
Softer and less invasive facial treatments are fast growing in popularity as we want more natural looking results. But how good are these new Superfacials as an alternative to to facelifts? That’s exactly what we wanted to put to the test. Dr Prescott recommended a two step Legend M2 Skin Programme - a combination of the Lipofirm Facelift and the VoluDerm RF microneedling.
“Skin health is influenced by many factors, and graceful ageing involves holistically addressing all the layers of the face.”
We started with the LIPOFIRM FACELIFT
This non-surgical collagen induction treatment is for anyone looking for a noninvasive solution to tone, tighten and lift the skin on the face and neck. In many cases a lift can be seen from the first treatment, with no downtime. During the LP Facelift, Tripollar radio frequency (RF) leads to an immediate skin tightening effect, as well as inducing longer term production of new collagen and elastin. The same handpiece delivers Dynamic Muscle Activation (DMA) to tone the facial muscles and SMAS layer of the lower face for a lift along the jawline and firm up the area under the chin.
The second part of our treatment was RF MICRONEEDLING USING VOLUDERM HYBRID ENERGY
This really is the anti-ageing treatment of the moment. A highly effective combination of microneedling and radiofrequency that helps to tighten and firm the skin on the face, and body. VoluDerm HE uses ultra-thin electrodes to deliver RF to both the outer surface of the skin and the deep dermis, along with galvanic current in a minimally invasive treatment. The combination of thermal (RF) and chemical (galvanic) energies improves results and also means that there is minimal discomfort and very little recovery time. All this triggers the body’s natural healing processes encouraging regeneration of collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid to regenerate, firm and volumise the skin.
The treatment was totally painless, quick and relaxing even. There was a few hours of redness of the skin after but that cleared by the following morning. A good aftercare routine of gentle cleansing followed by hyaluronic acid and L-ascorbic acid (vitamin C) serums is recommended.
These customised treatments cost between £135 for the Lipofirm Facelift to £515, depending on whether the neck, décolletage and eyes (non-surgical blepharoplasty) are treated.
Dr Kim Prescott practices Aesthetic and Lifestyle Medicine as well as lecturing and training in advanced aesthetic medicine. n
