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Earlier this month I renewed my Save Face membership, and for those of you who aren’t familiar with the organisation, I just wanted to explain a little about who they are, what they do, and why I am passionate about being a Save Face accredited practitioner (with Excellence Status – which is awarded to practitioners who can demonstrate excellent consumer feedback of 50 or more positively completed consumer satisfaction surveys).

So what is Save Face? Save Face is a professional standards authority accredited register for the non-surgical aesthetics sector, and is recognised by the government, the Department of Health and NHS England. As well as enabling patients to find trusted aesthetic clinics and practitioners near them, it also is a valuable source of impartial advice about non-surgical aesthetic procedures, explaining what is involved and the potential side effects associated with each treatment.

In order to become an accredited practitioner, there is a comprehensive list of standards that a clinic and/or practitioner needs to meet – you can find out more about them here: https://www.saveface.co.uk/save-face-standards/. Essentially, the accreditation highlights the fact that the practitioner has met the strict membership guidelines and:

–        Is a registered healthcare professional

–        Has genuine and relevant qualifications

–        Has received appropriate training (and continues to update this)

–        Is adequately insured

Accreditation also means that the treatment space complies with health and safety legislation, is clean and safe, and has all of the equipment and facilities available to provide treatments in a safe and appropriate setting.  In addition, Save Face accreditation also looks at the products and equipment used in treatments to ensure that they are all appropriately licensed for the treatments they are used in, are stored and maintained appropriately and are from legitimate suppliers.

With the ever increasing popularity of non-surgical aesthetic treatments, there are dozens of ‘practitioners’ in every village and town across the UK offering these treatments. However, when you are injecting patients or are using products and equipment that could cause damage to the skin if used incorrectly or inappropriately, it’s so important to have the underlying medical knowledge and experience to really understand what you are doing and ensure the best possible outcome for the patient.  Consider, for example, the fact that a handful of people may have an allergic reaction to an injectable or topical skincare treatment – how can the safety and wellbeing of that patient be maintained if you don’t have an understanding of the appropriate actions to take in that situation? This is why Save Face accreditation, and the fact that they work solely with registered healthcare professionals with appropriate qualifications and training, is so important, and is a resource that I recommend to anyone looking for an aesthetic clinic or treatment advice.

If you’d like to find out more about Save Face, you can find their website here: https://www.saveface.co.uk/

Be #SkinSafe this year! Search for trusted and accredited non-surgical aesthetic clinics to protect yourself, and your amazing skin, in 2022 and beyond.

This month’s blog about the skincare treatments available here at Younger U Aesthetics is all about Skin Rejuvenation Treatments – in particular, 3D Dermaforce Advanced Radiofrequency Microneedling.

As we get older, the production of collagen and elastin – the main structural proteins in tissue that give it shape and allow it to ‘bounce back’ after it has been stretched or contracted –  in our skin starts to reduce.  The rate of new skin cells being produced also begins to slow, and skin can appear drier and duller than it has done previously.  It is at this point that fine lines and wrinkles and uneven skin tone may become more noticeable.

Microneedling can help to tackle this. The treatment involves introducing a series of fine microneedles into the skin. The “damage” the needles cause to the dermis encourages the body to produce more new collagen and elastin.  Not only does this treatment help to reduce the appearance of acne scars, but it is also proven to help reduce the visibility of fine lines and wrinkles, stretch marks and skin laxity.

In addition to micro-needling, Dermaforce RF Microneedling also harnesses the power of radiofrequency to make the treatment even more effective.  During treatment, the radiofrequency energy is delivered through the needles. By using the non-insulated needles on Dermaforce, we can target both the deep dermis and epidermis layers of the skin as the energy is emitted throughout the entire surface area. This stimulates the body’s natural healing process, and as cell turnover increases as the body heals, this results in the production of collagen and elastin in these areas.

Dermaforce 3D Radiofrequency Microneedling can be used to tackle stretch marks, scarring and pigmentation, to reduce the appearance of lines and wrinkles and also to tighten sagging skin, making it an effective treatment for a wide variety of skincare concerns.

Dermaforce 3D Radiofrequency Microneedling is a great treatment option if you want to enhance the texture and condition of your skin (though, as with all treatments we offer, will only be recommended after an initial consultation to ensure that the treatment is safe and appropriate for you). If you’d like to find out more, please get in touch! Call us on 07702581588, or email rachel@youngeruaesthetics.com.

When it comes to non-surgical aesthetics treatments, there’s so much more to what we do here at Younger U Aesthetics than lip enhancements treatments – though these are very popular!  We offer a whole host of treatments designed to help you feel more comfortable in your own skin and release your skin’s inner radiance.  Over the next couple of months, we’re going to look at some of these treatments in a little more detail.

This month, we’re looking at Chemical Exfoliation:

Our skin is amazing and in a continuous process of growing new skin cells and shedding old ones.  However, sometimes, dead skin cells can build up on the surface of the skin, leading to skin appearing lacklustre.  This can easily be tackled with a chemical exfoliation – the use of carefully selected ingredients that work together to help to remove the dull, top layer of skin to reveal the beautiful, youthful looking skin beneath.

Here at Younger U Aesthetics, we favour Skinmed’s ‘Enerpeels’ – a range of Chemical Skin Peels that can help to effectively tackle fine lines and wrinkles, acne scarring, pigmentation and sun-damaged skin.

We offer the following peels:

Glycolic Peel – A refreshing anti-ageing treatment with minimal downtime. This peel penetrates the top layer of your skin and encourages the natural exfoliation process; leaving you with fresher, younger looking skin; minimising fine lines and wrinkles, age spots and sun damaged skin.

Mandelic Peel – Perfect for those prone to redness due to its antibacterial properties; this peel encourages cell-turnover, helping to reveal a clearer complexion. You’ll have smoother skin after just one treatment.

Jessner Peel – This peel works on a variety of imperfections including fine lines and wrinkles, pigmentation, sun damage, acne and uneven skin tone.

Pyruvic peel – This skin peel is commonly used to treat a variety of skin issues, including reduction of fine lines, hyperpigmentation and oily skin. It is also useful in treating those patients who have acne but are sensitive to salicylic acid containing products, as it will reduce the oil production and exfoliate dead skin cell build up that contributes to blocked pores and the incumbent spot formation.

Chemical skin peels are a great treatment option if you want to enhance the texture and condition of your skin (though, as with all treatments we offer, will only be recommended after an initial consultation to ensure that the treatment is safe and appropriate for you). If you’d like to find out more, please get in touch! Call us on 07702581588, or email rachel@youngeruaesthetics.com.

With the long bank holiday weekend for the Queen’s Jubilee fast approaching, and the promise of picnics, garden parties and street gatherings a-plenty, it’s worth gently reminding everyone to break out the SPF and protect your delicate skin, even if it’s cloudy!

Here are our top tips for taking care of your skin this Summer:

– Make sure to apply sunscreen every day, even when it’s cloudy. Use a broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher. Also look out for the stars on the packaging, as these refer to the UVA protection that the sunscreen provides – 5 stars are the best!

– Reapply sunscreen every two hours, or more often if you’re swimming or sweating as you join in some jubilee themed activities – anyone for a tug of war?

– Stay in the shade as much as possible, especially between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when the sun’s rays are the strongest. Just remember that UVA rays (both UVA and UVB rays are linked with skin damage and premature skin ageing) can penetrate glass, and both UVA and UVB can penetrate clouds, so even if you’re indoors or it’s overcast, SPF is a must.

– Wear protective clothing, such as long-sleeved shirts, loose and long trousers, wide-brimmed hats and sunglasses. Go for red, white and blue to fit in with the festive theme!

– Check your skin regularly for changes, including new or changing moles, freckles and spots, and seek medical advice if you are concerned at all.

By following these simple tips, you can help to protect your skin from the harmful effects of the sun, and the premature skin ageing associated with sun damage, and be able to enjoy the extra-long bank holiday weekend, come rain or shine! 

Natural changes to the texture and condition of our skin

The skin’s natural production of collagen and elastin – the building blocks that give our skin its shape, volume and definition – begins to decline as we get older. As a result, fine lines and wrinkles begin to appear, but these aren’t the only signs of the skin’s natural ageing process.

As we get older, our skin’s ability to effectively shed dead skin cells also reduces. This can leave skin looking dull and lacklustre, but this build-up can be cleared effectively via manual or chemical exfoliation, which can help to reveal the fresh, youthful skin beneath.

The overall texture of our skin can also change as we get older.  Skin can become dry as our sebaceous glands (which produce sebum, the skin’s natural, protective oil) tend to produce less sebum as we get older, resulting in drier skin. This can be exacerbated by conditions such as central heating and air conditioning, so it’s important to keep skin hydrated from both the inside and out. Drinking plenty of water and using a good quality moisturiser can help to combat dry skin.

There are other things that can also have an impact on our skin’s natural ageing process – these include overexposure to the sun, drinking alcohol and smoking, lack of exercise (as exercise helps to deliver oxygen to the cells in your body), and also diet (as too much sugar can have an impact on skin’s collagen and elastin).

Our skin does change as we get older, but thanks to advances in skincare and non-surgical aesthetics, these changes can be addressed – if you’d like to tackle any skincare concerns, please get in touch, as I’d be happy to talk through your skin’s unique requirements and find the perfect skincare options for you.

With the country in lockdown again, I wanted to share some practical tips to help you take care of your beautiful skin more effectively this Winter, whilst you can’t access the medical aesthetic skin treatments that you may want to! Here are my top tips for winter skincare:  

Exfoliate with caution! As we age, our skin becomes less efficient at shedding old skin cells, causing them to build up and give the appearance of a dull and lacklustre complexion. Gentle and light exfoliation can help to clear away some of this build-up to reveal the radiant skin beneath, but over-enthusiastic exfoliation can also cause skincare problems – especially if it is done too vigorously or using abrasive ingredients that are too harsh on the skin. Vigorous exfoliation can cause tears in the skin, which can become sore and infected, so exfoliate gently or speak to me about whether chemical exfoliation (using chemical peels) could be an appropriate option for you post-lockdown.

Turn down the temperature in your bath or shower: Hot water strips the skin of sebum, the healthy fats and oils necessary for skin health, and dehydrates the skin. So why not turn the temperature down a few degrees to help protect your skin during the cold winter months? Your skin will thank you for it!

Protect your skin from the elements: an effective moisturiser is essential to help replace lost moisture in the cold winter months, but if your skin is damaged and sore, a barrier cream could also be helpful as a barrier between your irritated skin and dirt, grime and harmful bacteria that could enter via breaks in the skin. Look for products containing barrier repairing ceramides to help rebuild and strengthen delicate skin and encourage faster healing.

Wear sunscreen! As you know, UVA and UVB (or long-wave and short-wave rays from the sun) can damage the skin, speeding up the natural ageing process and having a detrimental effect on overall skin health.  As a result, it’s important to wear a good quality, high factor sunscreen (that protects from both UVA and UVB rays) every day, even when it is cloudy or you are indoors, as UVA rays can penetrate glass!

Younger U Aesthetics will be re-opening as soon as it is safe and appropriate to do so, in line with government regulations.  However, I can still provide information about skincare products and post-lockdown skincare treatments if you have any particular skincare questions or concerns – just get in touch! Take care everyone!

Have you noticed that as the weather changes, the needs of your skin change and your tried and trusted skincare products aren’t quite working for you in the same way as they did previously? This is perfectly natural.

During the warm weather of the summer months, there is an increase in oil production from the sebaceous glands in your skin, which deliver sebum to the surface of the skin through the pores.  Sebum helps to lock moisture into the skin, and also acts as a barrier from harmful bacteria and dirt.  However, if the skin produces too much sebum skin can feel oily, and without regular cleansing to lift away the dirt caught in the sebum, pores can become blocked.  As a result, in the summer, a good quality cleanser is one of your best skincare friends, along with all-important SPF to help protect your skin from the ageing effects of UVA and UVB rays.

Unlike the balmy days of summer, it’s harder for your skin to maintain adequate moisture levels in the autumn and winter.  Cold and windy days whip precious moisture away from the skin, leaving it dry (and in some cases, sore). Damage to the skin can cause redness and irritation, leaving skin feeling tight, dry and uncomfortable.  Central heating is another contributing factor to dry skin, so when the weather turns colder a fabulous moisturiser is an absolute necessity!

I stock a range of tried, tested and trusted skincare products in clinic, as I know how important good quality skincare products are, and the difference that they can make to the texture and condition of our skin.

I’ve currently got two fabulous new skincare products in clinic at the moment – SkinVital C E Ferulic and Retimitate A.C.E.   SkinVital is a high-strength Vitamin C serum which has been developed to target all 7 signs of ageing, including pigmentation. It contains 20% Vitamin C, B Vitamins to boost hydration, Ferulic Acid to calm and stabilise the skin, Vitamin E and hyaluronic acid.  Retimitate® is a brand-new, high-strength retinoid serum, giving you all the benefits of the most potent form of retinoid (Retinoic Acid) but without the well documented side effects, such as irritation, redness, skin flaking and photosensitivity.

If you’d like more information about SkinVital C E Ferulic or Retimitate A.C.E, or any of the other skincare products I stock in clinic, please get in touch – I’d love to help you find your next skin hero product!

After closing the Younger U Aesthetics clinic for a number of months as per government guidance during the Coronavirus pandemic, it’s been wonderful to see so many of my patients in the last few weeks! I know things look a little different in the clinic to ensure patient safety is prioritised, but one thing that hasn’t changed is the popularity of Profhilo, the skin bio-remodelling treatment from HA-Derma, which is used to treat skin laxity.

Profhilo injectable treatments were first available here in at Younger U Aesthetics in early 2018, and it’s been one of the most popular treatments ever since! Profhilo contains a high concentration of Hyaluronic Acid – a molecule that attracts and binds with water molecules in the skin – but isn’t a dermal filler.  Instead, the hyaluronic acid becomes integrated with the skin and stimulates the production of 4 different types of collagen and elastin, resulting in skin lifting and tightening, as well as increased hydration.

Profhilo isn’t just a great treatment for skin laxity on the face, but can also be used on the neck, décolletage, arms, and hands, and most patients report seeing increased firmness, elasticity and improved skin texture following treatment with Profhilo.

Generally, we recommend two sessions, spaced one month apart, for maximum results. Maintenance sessions are often required every 6-12 months to maintain the results of the procedure.

As with all injectable medical aesthetic treatments, there are a couple of potential side effects to be aware of. Generally, Profhilo is very well tolerated with a very low incidence of side-effects, but there may be some bruising, mild redness and swelling following post-treatment. Any swelling and any discomfort should resolve quickly but if it persists or worsens, or if the area treated becomes painful or hot or there is a change in colour, it is important to contact the clinic immediately to arrange a review appointment.

If you would like to find out more about Profhilo Skin Bio-remodelling treatments, please get in touch! Call 07702 581588 today and find out whether Profhilo could be an appropriate treatment option for you.

One of the most popular treatments here at Younger U Aesthetics is lip enhancement treatments. An article for the Aesthetics Edit (found here: https://aedit.com/procedure/lip-augmentation-and-injections) found that in the US, the use of soft tissue fillers (including Hyaluronic Acid based fillers) has increased by 312% since 2000, as non-surgical aesthetic ‘tweakments’ have become more mainstream and any lingering ‘stigma’ associated with these treatments has reduced.

Many people immediately associate Dermal Filler treatments with lip enhancement procedures, where lips that have lost their youthful volume and definition are gently enhanced via an injectable filler product.  As well as helping to restore lost volume and shape, lip enhancement treatments can also help to correct down turned lips, to hydrate the lips (as Hyaluronic Acid binds with water molecules to increase moisture levels in the skin), to fill in upper lip lines and to redefine the lip border.

But Dermal fillers can help with a lot more than just lip enhancement treatments! Dermal Fillers help to restore volume in the areas of your face affected by a reduction in the production of collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid.  The filler plumps up the layers of skin immediately beneath the treatment area and the result is an instant ‘filling-out’ effect so that the skin looks smoother and appears less wrinkled.  Common skincare concerns that can be effectively tackled with dermal filler treatments include:

• Nose to mouth lines
• Cheek lines
• Frown lines
• “Smoker’s Lines”
• Tear troughs
• To redefine the jawline
• To add volume to the cheeks and temples

If you are looking to restore youthful volume and definition to your face and are considering a dermal filler treatment, please get in touch! Call 07702 581588 today and find out whether dermal fillers could be an appropriate treatment option for you.

Spring is on its way (apparently) and it’s not unusual to feel compelled to have a good sort out and spring clean in preparation for the long, sunny days ahead.

We spring clean our homes, our garages, our wardrobes, but when was the last time you spring cleaned your skincare regime? Here are some things to consider if your skincare regime needs a springtime refresh.

• Out of date cosmetics and skincare products – why not take a look at your skincare products and find the ‘Period after Opening’ symbol on them. This symbol looks like a little pot with the lid open, and has a number followed by the letter ‘M’, representing the maximum number of months that the manufacturer recommends that you keep the product for after opening. Some products really can ‘go off’ if left open too long thanks to bacterial contamination, and some products can actually irritate your skin if used after their effectiveness has worn off, so it’s worth keeping an eye on these dates and having a good clear out if you’ve got a number of products that are far past their ‘period after opening’ date.
• Clean those applicators! Mascara wands, powder applicators, brushes and sponges – these all need a good clean regularly to remove the build-up of dead skin cells and bacteria. Beauty blenders, if you use them, also need to be replaced every three months or so.
• Our skin changes as we age – products that we have used for years may have lost their usefulness based on the unique requirements of our skin today.  For example, the body’s ability to produce Hyaluronic Acid (a molecule that binds with water in the body) reduces as we get older, causing skin to become drier.  As a result, a more intensive moisturiser may be required than we have previously used.

New developments in skincare products – there are always new breakthroughs from skincare laboratories into formulations and ingredients that can tackle specific skincare concerns more successfully than ever before.  As a result, if you are thinking about upgrading your skincare regime this year, why not speak to me about the range of tried, tested and trusted skincare products I have available to purchase in clinic – there may be a product (or an entire range of products) that could be beneficial in tackling your unique skincare concerns, so get in touch!

Over the last few years, dermatologists and skincare laboratories have been developing new injectable skincare treatments that offer results beyond those we see from traditional (but still popular!) wrinkle relaxing treatments and dermal fillers.  It’s not to say that these treatments are losing popularity – they are still extremely effective – but there is now more choice for patients when it comes to finding non-surgical aesthetics treatments that are right for them.

Wrinkle Relaxing Injections, such as ‘Botox’, contain Botulinum Toxin, a substance that temporarily blocks the signal between the nerves and the muscles involved in dynamic facial movements. Most dermal fillers contain Hyaluronic Acid, a naturally occurring substance that binds with water to create volume in the skin. New injectable treatments like Profhilo are different.

Profhilo, for example, though it contains Hyaluronic Acid, has been developed not just to act as a dermal scaffold but to hydrate and stimulate the skin in order to lift and tighten sagging skin tissue. Viscoderm Hydrobooster is also a Hyaluronic Acid based product, but has been formulated to improve skin’s elasticity, radiance and smoothness.  It also has a unique stretching effect to help reduce superficial wrinkles.

The addition of these new tried, tested and trusted injectable skincare treatments has really made it easier for me to help my patients tackle a range of different visible symptoms of ageing in a way that is safe, effective and appropriate for them.

Of course, the skill and experience of the aesthetic clinicians administering these new injectables also has an impact on their safety and effectiveness, so make sure that you find a responsible, experienced and medically qualified clinician for advice (and treatment, if appropriate!).

If you have any questions about injectable aesthetics treatments, please get in touch!

Does your skin need a little lift? Perhaps it’s not quite looking its usual radiant best and you are considering a non-surgical aesthetic treatment to help you feel more comfortable and confident in your own beautiful skin? Don’t fret – it’s not just wrinkle relaxing treatments and dermal filler treatments that we offer in clinic, but also a range of injectable ‘tweakments’ that can help to boost skin’s radiance and youthful appearance in a gentle, gradual and more natural way.

One very popular treatment available in clinic is Profhilo – an injectable Hyaluronic acid-based treatment that helps to hydrate and boost the skin and also remodel areas of skin that are loose and lax. We recommend two treatments (spaced one month apart) to help you see increased firmness, elasticity and overall improved skin quality in the treatment area – improvements that look and feel (and are!) natural and can be maintained with short follow up sessions every 6- to 12- months.

Another popular treatment in clinic is Viscoderm Hydroboosters – also from the makers of Profhilo! Another injectable hyaluronic acid-based product, Viscoderm Hydroboosters offer deep hydration and work to stretch superficial wrinkles, smoothing their appearance so that skin looks more youthful and radiant. This treatment is particularly useful to tackle the fine lines and wrinkles that appear where our faces move the most – that is, around the eyes and mouth and on the forehead.

Dermal fillers can also be used in highly effective ‘tweakments’ – a far cry from the obvious and overly filled pouts of reality television celebrities. The lips can be gently enhanced to create a more youthful pout without being overfilled, and can be used to help add subtle and elegant definition to the jawline simply and effectively.

Like Dermal Fillers, Wrinkle Relaxing Injections can also be used to create subtle and natural looking results – it’s just important to speak to an experienced and medically qualified aesthetic practitioner before you agree to any injectable procedure so that you don’t end up with obvious ‘frozen’ features (or at greater risk of experiencing unwanted side effects from your treatment). To ensure that any non-surgical treatments you receive are as safe, appropriate and effective as possible, make sure that you talk to your practitioner about your medical history, your specific requirements and take the time to consider your options, and don’t be afraid to ask for a second opinion if you’re not sure! We’re proud to be a Save Face Accredited clinic and happily point our patients to their website https://www.saveface.co.uk/ if you’re looking for impartial advice or an accredited practitioner or clinic in your area.

Here at Younger U Aesthetics, anyone looking for natural looking non-surgical treatments is welcome! Many of my patients are women, but I’m welcoming more and more men into the clinic for a range of treatments – from non-surgical rhinoplasty to wrinkle relaxing treatments and chemical peels.

There are some significant differences when it comes to treating male patients with non-surgical procedures, for example, men generally tend to have heavier and squarer chins than women, whereas women tend to have fuller cheeks and lips. Of course, every face has its own unique characteristics and inherent beauty, so it’s not only important to enhance the facial characteristics in a way that looks naturally ‘masculine’ or ‘feminine’, but also that suits the specific facial structure of the patient.

Understanding the physiology of the face from a medical perspective, and having extensive experience of carrying out non-surgical aesthetic procedures safely and effectively can really help to ensure that the results from a treatment are appropriate, natural-looking and beautiful! Injectable treatments in particular (like Dermal Fillers and Wrinkle Relaxing Injections) need to be administered extremely carefully for both men and women as the results aren’t identical from one patient to the next! Thankfully, I have a lot of experience working with men and women and am happy to provide advice and guidance if you are considering a treatment to enhance your features but would like more information. Similarly, if you are in the process of transitioning and would like to discuss the potential of non-surgical facial treatments, please get in touch – I’d be happy to help.

Collagen is the scaffolding that provides structure and strength to bones, muscles, skin and tendons, and is the most abundant protein in the human body.  It’s a major contributing factor when it comes to giving skin youthful volume and definition, but the natural production of collagen by our bodies reduces as we age; after the age of 25, our bodies produce around 1% less collagen every year, meaning that skin becomes thinner and more fragile, and fine lines and wrinkles becomes more noticeable as we get older.

It’s not just the natural ageing process that reduces collagen production in the body – the sun’s Ultra-violet rays can degrade collagen in the body, as can smoking and eating too much sugar. However, it’s not all bad news! There are a number of things that can help to promote increased collagen production by the body, helping to restore some of the skin’s natural scaffolding!

1.) Non-surgical aesthetic treatments, like Dermal Needling, can help to promote increased collagen production by the body in specific areas.  In a Dermal Needling treatment, the skin is purposefully ‘damaged’ using a series of sterile and very fine micro needles.  This highly targeted damage helps to encourage skin cells to repair themselves as a result of the body’s natural healing processes and prompts the production of both collagen and elastin, helping to restore youthful definition and radiance to the treatment area.  Some injectable aesthetic treatments, like Profhilo, can also help to boost collagen production in highly targeted areas.

2.) Foods rich in sulphur (like beans, cabbage and garlic) help in the formation of collagen, as do foods high in Vitamin C (like Kiwi fruit, broccoli and spinach), so a varied and balanced diet can help skin to look better for longer!

3.) Topical application of skin creams containing retinoids (a form of vitamin A) can also help to promote collagen production by the body.  Look out for skincare products containing Retinol (like the Retriderm products I sell in clinic) if you’re looking for highly effective retinoids, but seek professional advice if you’d like to use these products safely and appropriately as they can cause some irritation when first used.

If you need help restoring volume, definition and radiance to your skin, please get in touch – telephone: 07702 581 588 or email: rachel@youngeruaesthetics.com today!

 

It’s sale season, and everywhere I look I see ‘prices slashed’ and ‘cheapest ever!’ – whether that’s in relation to furniture, clothing, or even some non-surgical aesthetic treatments!

I understand that for many people, the funds that they’ve got available to spend on life’s little luxuries can be tight, but although it’s great if you can get a bargain ex-display kitchen or a fabulous pair of shoes for a fraction of their original cost, the same doesn’t work in relation to non-surgical aesthetic treatments.

Here at Younger U Aesthetics, our treatments are priced at the level they are for several reasons:

1. The products I use are high quality, from tried and tested and reputable manufacturers who invest heavily in product development and training.  The other equipment that I use in-clinic is also top of the range – from syringe needles to my dermal needling machine – helping to deliver effective and consistent results to my patients’ every time!
2. I have undergone extensive medical training and continue to update my knowledge and skills with expert training days.  I am a member of a number of industry organisations, including Save Face, the British Association of Cosmetic Nurses, the Nursing Midwifery Council and the Royal College of Nursing – all of whom have strict codes of ethics and help to ensure a consistently high standard within the nursing profession.  These accreditation’s/memberships and continuing professional development, plus the extensive insurance that I hold, all help to ensure that patients receive the very highest levels of care and support from Younger U Aesthetics at all times, but they do add significant costs to running a professional non-surgical aesthetics clinic.
3. Non-surgical aesthetic treatments aren’t on the same level as a massage, a hair-cut, or a new pair of shoes… so they shouldn’t be priced as such.  Dermal fillers, wrinkle relaxing injections, etc. – although non-surgical, these treatments all involve injectable solutions or products being inserted into the skin.  There is an incredibly narrow margin for error, and ‘clinicians’ without extensive medical training, physiological knowledge and advanced technical experience can easily miss the optimal target area for a treatment by a mm or two, causing the treatment to be non-effective, have negative aesthetic results or even risk patient health and safety.  We’ve all seen the horror stories in the tabloids of individuals with hugely swollen and infected lips, or having been blinded by wrinkle relaxing injections that have gone terribly wrong – so why risk it? Invest in your skin and your treatment and seek out a qualified and insured medically practitioner who is highly regarded and trusted and uses the best products on the market for their treatments. Consider your options carefully and fully – don’t just rush into a treatment because of a limited time ‘special offer’ that sounds too good to be true, because that could well be the case…

Always trust an experienced medical professional for your non-surgical aesthetic treatments – your skin is far too precious to risk anything less than the highest quality treatments!

When we added Profhilo to our list of non-surgical aesthetic treatments a year ago, we didn’t realise how popular the treatment would be! We’d read all the documentation, watched the clinical demonstrations and attended all of the product masterclasses, and had added the treatment to our product range as it met our incredibly high standards for patient safety and effectiveness, but it’s been wonderful to see how positively the treatment has been received by our patients too.

Profhilo is an injectable skin bio-remodelling treatment that contains Hyaluronic Acid and was developed to treat skin laxity and help improve skin texture and radiance.  The results seen by patients in-clinic (following treatments to areas as diverse as their face, neck, décolletage, hands and knees!) have been incredibly positive.  Generally, we recommend two sessions, spaced one month apart, for maximum results and most patients report seeing increased firmness, elasticity and improved skin texture after the two treatments.  Maintenance sessions are often required every 6-12 months to maintain the results of the procedure.

I’ve been so pleased with the results of Profhilo treatments that I have decided to add some further products and treatments from the team behind Profhilo – IBSA Italia – to the range of products and services we offer here at Younger U Aesthetics.  The first of these is a new skincare product called ‘Profhilo Haenkenium’, which combines Hyaluronic Acid with an extract from a plant called Salvia Haenkei or ‘Prawn Sage’.  The product is designed to help protect the skin from premature ageing, improve hydration and protect the skin from free radicals, and will make a great addition to any skincare regime!

The next big launch from the IBSA Italia team that I’m proud to announce I’ll be offering is their Viscoderm Hydrobooster range of injectable skin booster products.  These skin boosters are designed to help restore the support structures of skin tissue to help improve skin tone, elasticity and firmness – particularly in areas where there is a lot of dynamic facial movement, like around the mouth, around the eyes and on the forehead – and promise to be another incredibly popular treatment.

If you’d like more information about Profhilo, Profhilo Haenkenium or Viscoderm Hydroboosters, please call us on 07702 581588. We’re sure you’ll love these new products as much as we do!

See more on the Younger U Aesthetis Profhilo page.