YOU BUT BETTER
It’s ok to say no
Too often, we see practitioners choosing money over their patients’ welfare, filling lips, wrinkles and more beyond their needs, just to put their patients’ money in their own pockets What this ultimately leads to is an influx of patients who are left with a face that no longer looks natural - and will never go back to the way it was. At Novellus, we have a strict policy on saying ‘no’ if and when we believe that a patient does not need any further treatment, or if a treatment is not right for them. We aim for natural results here at Novellus - and we only ever want to make you a better version of yourself. The pressure that society and social media put on today’s youth is at an all-time high. Instagram, which has around 67% of 18-29-year-olds hooked, is filled to the brim with edited images of beautiful places, people and things, which can have detrimental effects on those who are consumed by the app. It heightens our awareness of our physical selves, forcing us to focus on our flaws. And the hard truth is, those with mental health issues, such as body dysmorphia, could be the unintentional target of inexperienced or unscrupulous practitioners, which, ultimately, causes more damage as they get procedure after procedure. As an aesthetics clinic, we’re very much aware of this, so we try to do our bit to help. We’re not here to make you look like Kim Kardashian, or give you the same lips as Becky on Instagram. We’re here to give you results that make you feel more confident in your own skin. We want you to leave looking naturallyenhanced, but still like you, no matter what your age. So, next time you’re considering a treatment from an aesthetics practitioner, do your research. Take a look at their previous clients and their reviews, ask questions and make sure they’re going to put you before their money. After all, you only get one face.
Dr Steven Land novellusaesthetics.co.uk 0797 320 4276 1 Benton Terrace, Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE2 1QU @NovellusAesthetics
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Going to great lengths Newcastle’s historic City Baths have reopened, offering the city’s fitness fans and spa-lovers a place to kick-back, pump some iron and make a splash. Jessica Laing takes a tour…
Newcastle is home to many legendary landmarks; St Nicholas Cathedral, Newcastle Castle and Town Wall, Grey’s Monument and, of course, the mighty Tyne Bridge, to name a few. All of which stand tall and proud - and hold a special place in the hearts of locals. And now, another iconic city centre site is firmly back on the map and reopening its famous doors, following a mighty £7.5 million makeover. Newcastle City Baths has been enjoyed by generations of Geordies since it opened back in 1928. Back then, hundreds of half-naked Tynesiders flocked to its soothing, steamy waters to relax, socialise and wash away the day. In its later years, it became a place of pilgrimage for the city’s swimmers, before closing to the public in 2014. Fast-forward to the present day, though, and as we dive head-first into a brand new decade, the Grade II listed venue has been brought back to life - only this time as a marvellous, modern-day spa and leisure destination, fit
for 21st century use. Venture inside and you’ll discover a thoughtful blend of old and new; modern facilities and slick, state-of-the-art equipment, complemented by charming original features. It’s what Fusion Lifestyle, the charity behind the revamp, intended. Together with a collection of specialists, including local architectural firm, Napper Architects, and leisure design and construction firm, Createability, they’ve worked hard to sensitively restore the building and give it a brand new look - while salvaging as many of the building’s original features as possible. Things like ornate 1920s pool tiles, beautiful terrazzo flooring and wood-panelled changing rooms. The result? A cutting-edge revival that celebrates the Baths’ unique heritage and character. “We have worked on listed buildings before, but nothing of this magnificent scale,” says Ian Cotgrave, managing director at Createability. “More than £1 million was spent on work in the background alone. Everything we did had to be architecturally sympathetic, so, wherever possible,
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