Creating Beauty From Within
Treatments
Case Studies of Topical AHAs and Tretinoin Cream Treatment
May 22nd
Case study 1
Patient: Fiona
Age: 33
Problem: Oily skin, prone to spots
Procedure: Topical AHAs
Cost of treatment:
AHA creams: £50/$80; glycolic acid peels: V125/$200 each
Result: Clearance of spots, general improvement of complexion
She was concerned about the overall tone of her skin – she complained of open pores, greasiness and dullness
The dermatologist’s storyFiona More >
Laser Skin Resurfacing
Feb 20th
Laser Skin Resurfacing
The newest cosmetic weapon that is wielded by the dermatologist waging war against wrinkles, sun spots and pre-cancerous lesions is the laser.
What it involvesIt is becoming apparent that improvements often continue in the laser resurfaced face for up to one year after the procedure itself.
Laser resurfacing, More >
Skin Dermabrasion for Skin Rejuvenation
Feb 20th
Skin Dermabrasion for Skin Rejuvenation
Dermabrasion involves quite simply, but rather gruesomely, abrading or scouring away layers of skin. The dermatologist uses a motor driven sanding wheel armed with a fine grade of silica or a rotating steel brush to destroy — by mulching away — all epidermal layers and often More >
Chemical Skin Peels
Feb 19th
Chemical Skin Peels
Chemical peels use acid solutions to remove, or actively kill off (induce necrosis or denaturing of) a predetermined numbers of the upper layers of skin. Chemical peels have been performed for over 40 years – ever since a Florida beauty therapist revealed the secret ‘fountain of youth’ More >
Skin Resurfacing Procedures
Feb 19th
You and your resurfacing procedure
Whether you opt for a light chemical peel over your whole face or a deep laser resurfacing over your top lip only, the before, during and aftercare process is similar. The deeper the peel, the longer and more difficult the recovery period may be, but More >
Chemical Peeling Principles
Feb 19th
Chemical Peeling – Principles
While the processes and the equipment vary, the aim of all peeling or resurfacing procedures is the same — to remove skin layers. Unlike some of our other organs, our skin possesses remarkable recuperative powers. The principle is similar to pruning: pare back the skin layers More >
Fat Transfer Surgery, Isolagen and Botox
Feb 18th
Fat Transfer Surgery
This is a procedure which involves using fat that has either been specifically removed for the operation or as a separate procedure involving liposuction, from another area of the body.
Used for: If you have very deep smile lines, sunken cheeks or very deep acne scars your best, More >
Spots, Birthmarks, Warts and Moles
Feb 16th
Problems and Solutions
Lumps, bumps, birthmarks, warts and moles – the list of skin problems is as long as it is colourful. And most of us have them, either for isolated bouts or prolonged periods. But thanks to radical new technology and drugs, few remain untreatable.
With the exception of maligant More >
Facts About Laser Surgery
Feb 14th
Lasers — the new generation
Even among traditionally conservative medics, the words ‘revolutionary’ and ‘exciting’ keep cropping up when talk turns to the latest lasers. But radical new laser technology is indeed changing the face of dermatological treatments. Previously untreatable disfigurements can now be eradicated with minimal risk of scarring.
Lasers More >
Good Daily Facial Skincare Regimes
Jan 2nd
Whether your skin type is Mediterranean or Nordic, the basic principles of skincare are the same, the difference lies in the details.
Skin type Morning Night DRY 1. Splash face with water or gently and lightly stroke with a cotton wool pad soaked with non-alcohol based toner.
2. Pat dry.
3. Apply moisturising daily More >