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One treatment with “The Hydrafacial Queen” at Medizen in Birmingham offers a red carpet facial that your skin won’t soon forget. Where would you first look if you’re after some TLC for your skin, with a little relaxation along the way? A spa or salon perhaps? We’re always looking for ways to keep our skin youthful, clear and protected against the effects of urban life. But as pampering and unwinding as these treatments can be, the visual results can be a little underwhelming. Inspirational’s Megan Smith tries out Hydrafacial, a revolutionary new treatment that truly makes a difference. A new contender has entered the ring in the fight against a dull, lackluster complexion. Hydrafacial is a remarkable treatment that’s as relaxing as any in-spa facial. This one takes place at MediZen’s award winning cosmetic clinic in Sutton Coldfield, close to Birmingham. Dr. David Eccleston, his wife Annie Eccleston and their team of skin experts have brought confidence to their customers through a range of non-surgical aesthetic treatments since 1999. Hydrafacial is a lunchtime pick-me-up that has already turned a flurry of A-list celebrities into devoted fans, including Paris Hilton, Beyonce and Marie Osmond. MediZen’s clients travel across the country to be treated by their team. They love that their facial lines, wrinkles and brown spots have diminished, whilst pores and skin tone have become clearer and more defined. That’s got to make any woman curious, so I was excited to make an appointment with Maureen - an aesthetician at MediZen known by their staff and many clients as “The Hydrafacial Queen”. Don’t be fooled by any preconceptions you might have about clinics when you first visit MediZen. The atmosphere was warmer than most would expect. I was welcomed by soothing music, and Maureen, as I lay down on their treatment bed ready for my first Hydrafacial. But here’s where the similarities between a spa and clinic end. At MediZen, you are in the hands of experts, who know exactly what it takes to recover the skin from stress, makeup and environmental damage. They can use Hydrafacial to improve wrinkles, sun damage,
acne and your overall skin condition. Rarely do salons or spas offer this kind of skin health expertise at a medically-proven calibre. Each treatment is tailored to your individual skin condition, and so MediZen include a free skin review, to find out which parts of the package will really have your skin gleaming. Hydrafacial turns several individual treatments into one convenient course. The therapist starts by removing excess fluids from the skin, exfoliating and vacuuming away old cells and impurities. Following a mild peel to stimulate cell growth, the skin is bathed in antioxidants and hyaluronic serum, to protect the skin from ageing and leave you with fully hydrated, plumper skin. Finally, red light LED (light emitting diode) therapy stimulates new collagen production and further improves the skin’s health.
“After just one session, my face and neck both looked and felt thoroughly rejuvenated and refreshed.”
After just one session, my face and neck both looked and felt thoroughly rejuvenated and refreshed. But Hydrafacial isn’t just intended as a one-off experience. Keeping your skin in good health is as important as keeping your body in good shape, so regular visits are recommended. MediZen offer a “Skin Health for Life” series of treatments, based on your budget, to ensure that you always have vibrant, healthy looking skin. It’s affordable too, and the results are testament to what great value a few sessions can be, compared to ordinary facials. It can even be combined with MediZen’s other skin treatments to improve deeper wrinkles and other signs of ageing. If you’re a fan of facials, and have a dull and tired looking complexion or problem skin, I’d highly recommend having at least one Hydrafacial to see the difference for yourself. For more information about Hydrafacial or MediZen please visit: www.medizen.co.uk Or to book an appointment you can Contact the Clinic on: t: 0121 667 458
Before and After images shown above are indicative of the improvement in skin complexion that can be acheived with a course of Hydrafacial treatments.
FREE ANTIOX-6 (Worth £45)
Bring this voucher with you to your first Hydrafacial treatment at MediZen to receive a Free Bottle of AntiOx 6 Daily (Antioxidant enriched serum with hyaluronic acid)
the ultimate bikini body For many of us the holiday countdown has already begun. Planning and booking the holiday, well, that is the easy bit! Preparing your body and mind to be ‘bikini ready’ is where the real work begins!
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Here at MediZen we like to do the hard work for you. From our highly effective array of medically-led, noninvasive cosmetic treatments we have devised the ultimate holiday ‘bikini prep’ checklist.
Cleansing and exfoliation Acid Peel Extractions Serum application The HydraFacial is ideal for all skin types and targets hyperpigmentation, oily/congested pores, fine lines, and wrinkles
excess fat
Tailored to your individual needs these amazing solutions will give you the confidence to bare all this summer and fully relax on that well deserved holiday!
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Cooltech Cryolipolisis
Strong, healthy, radiant skin Blemish/line/wrinkle reduction Medically proven skin health
Line and Wrinkle Reduction Age Spot and Thread Vein Treatments Treatment for Aged, Dull Complexions Laser Hair Removal Tattoo Removal Fat Reduction and Cellulite Treatments
Call us for your free, no-obligation consultation on:
0121 667 8940
Medically proven non invasive, comfortable, fat freezing technology. Ideal for relatively healthy people with concerns such as love handles, muffin tops, bingo wings & wobbly thighs.
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MediZen MediZen is a doctor led aesthetic clinic and 5 year finalist of the Best UK Aesthetic Clinic of the Year Awards offering a wide range of non-invasive cosmetic treatments
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hair removal treatment Laser Hair Removal Regarded as the safest and most successful type of hair removal for the face and body. Treatable areas include legs, arms, underarms and bikini line.
Eliminates stubborn pockets of fat cooling pockets of fat for just one hour results in a gradual reduction in the fat cells in the treated area by up to 20% over just a 3 month period. Results should be permanent in the area treated as long as your body weight remains stable.
benefits Whilst a full course of sessions will be needed for overall hair removal and significant reduction of growth, it won’t be long before you’ll notice the difference made by just one treatment. Many people are under the impression that a course of laser hair removal is the expensive option when in actual fact, Laser Hair Removal is CHEAPER than Shaving or Waxing
special offer Book a Cooltech treatment with us at MediZen, and get a Hydrafacial luxury skin rejuvenation treatment FREE of charge.
MediZen, Suite A, 282 Lichfield Road, Mere Green, Sutton Coldfield B74 2UG // www.medizen.co.uk
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Wrinkles, Bags, and dark circles finally vanish with NEW Hollywood Eye Magic
We’re really excited to introduce a brand new treatment to improve fine lines, bags, puffiness and dark circles around the eyes. As we age, this thin and delicate area can gradually appear loose and less defined, creating those bags under the eye that many of us dread. It is frustrating, both to customers and clinics alike, that the under eye area can be an infamously difficult area of the skin to treat. So imagine how thrilled we were to find a noninvasive, simple daily treatment that revitalises and lifts the eyes in such a quick, visible way, and make it available here at MediZen. This new treatment isn’t an injectable filler, nor is it makeup. It doesn’t involve surgery either. Hollywood Eye Magic is a serum that blends collagen with natural ingredients including sage, calendula, cucumber, lemon, lavender and willow bark. As a medically-led clinic, we’ve only ever invested in treatments that provide proven results, so it’s fantastic that this serum is able to brighten and smooth the appearance of your eyes in just a few minutes after application.
So what does the treatment involve? Hollywood Eye Magic is a take-home product, available by visiting us at MediZen, that you apply daily to the skin. After application, you might feel a slight tightening sensation for
around 30 seconds. It’s not just a skin tightening product as you can experience a healthier, firmer and rejuvenated appearance around the eyes. The vitamins and nutrients in the serum are absorbed deep into the epidermis, to restore your natural colour and glow whilst reducing dark circles. In fact, one application will usually have an 8-12 hour effect, and because the results are cumulative, you may eventually see improvements even if you take a rest from using the product, as long as you use Hollywood Eye Magic every day for a reasonable period of time.
Who is it for? Unlike most eye area treatments, Hollywood Eye Magic is suitable for anyone, and both men and women have experienced some exciting, confidence-boosting improvements. It blends into all skin colours, is hypo-allergenic, and is suitable for all skin types.
Call in and we’ll apply it for you so that you can see the results for yourself, or phone us on 0121 667 4587 to learn more about this exciting new treatment.
Days of Summer 2013 Miguel Torres Itata Valley Miguel Torres’s Chilean winery was founded in 1979 by the Torres family of Spain, justly famous for it’s Viña Sol and Viña Esmeralda. This unusual wine is sourced from Itata Valley, one of Chile’s southernmost wine regions. As the name suggests, this is a summery wine full of juicy white grape, floral and gently tropical aromas. Made from the Muscat grape, it is fruit salad in a glass. Best served well chilled. A tiny hint of residual sweetness gives it a round, easy-going feel, but it is balanced by crisp acidity so never cloying. Best served with Oriental food or enjoyed with friends in the garden. Currently on deal at Majestic at £6.99 if you buy 2 as part of a mixed case of 6.
Sleep Awareness Week What that nap means for your skin March 2014 was the month for sleep awareness in both the UK and the USA, with National Bed Month over here, and Sleep Awareness Week in America earlier in the month. It’s amazing that the average person in the UK gets no more than 6 or 7 hours (sometimes even less), whilst the recommendation is at least 8 hours. Both campaigns aim to make people aware of how important a quality, long night’s sleep is, especially in the pressured lifestyles we live today. We couldn’t agree more, not just to benefit the body and mind, but your skin too, as your complexion is a tell-tale sign that you’re tired. If you’re lacking sleep, you can experience puffiness and dark circles under the eyes, fine lines and a larger release of the stress hormone, cortisol, which can gradually break down collagen, the protein that keeps skin elastic and smooth.
Fatigue can take its toll gradually over the years.So here are our top 3 tips for a good night’s sleep, to maintain a healthy body and skin:
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Keep your room completely dark, with blackout curtains or an eye mask.
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Avoid using your phone, TV or a brightly lit room an hour before bed, as these stimulate the mind and prevent you from relaxing.
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A good or bad mattress can make a huge difference to sleep quality. If you’re consistently waking up tired or fatigued, it may be time for a new mattress.
More sleep tips available at: www.sleepcouncil.org.uk www.medizen.co.uk
Introducing AstaSupreme® AstaSupreme® is a food supplement that includes Astaxanthin (“Asta-zan-thin”), a natural antioxidant found in salmon, lobster, krill and a green algae (Haematococcus pluvialis). Formulated by scientists in New Zealand and the UK, AstaSupreme® has been designed to maintain a healthier you, offering unparalleled shielding against disease causing free radicals.
Why use Astaxanthin? Unlike many other antioxidants, research has found that Astaxanthin, together with a balanced diet, provides excellent free radical protection throughout your body. Free radicals are molecules that are harmful to the cell structure of the body, and can be the cause of heart disease, cancer, inflammation, dementia and other types of cognitive decline. Most anti-oxidants can only fight a single free radical at any one time. The good news is that AstaSupreme® can tackle several free radicals simultaneously, giving you the advantage of better disease and degenerative protection. Thanks to its unique structure, AstaSupreme® is able to cross the blood-brain and blood-retinal barriers, further reducing free radical damage to the brain, spinal cord, nervous system and eyes.
360° Body Protection Many people regard AstaSupreme® as “The king of antioxidants”, thanks to its potential in fighting free radicals throughout the body. Astaxanthin has been shown to: Joints – reduce inflammation, assist in the relief of problems caused by arthritis and high impact sports. JOINTS
Heart – Promote ‘good’ cholesterol (HDL), and reduce the damage that ‘bad’ cholesterol (LDL) causes.
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Immune system – promote better immunity from disease by increasing the activity of Natural Killer Cells. Vision – maintain good eye function, assist in eye strain relief and age-related visual impairment.
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Taking an effective natural antioxidant such as AstaSupreme®, that works throughout the body, makes good health sense in today’s busy and demanding world. For further information, visit www.astasupreme.co.uk or ask your pharmacist.
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With an excellent range of shopping, eating, leisure and entertainment facilities, alongside good transport links, Cheltenham is a desirable place for any young adult to socialise and enhance their physical and emotional well-being.
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Avalon is a fully renovated cottage, ideal for three people with learning disabilities and additional needs.
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