Laser Skin Resurfacing to Treat Pigmentation - Nottingham, Derby, Mansfield & ChesterfieldTo

We get skin discolorations for a variety of reasons and the effects can become more obvious as we get older, getting worse if left untreated and unprotected. Pigmentation refers to changes in the melanin in the skin, but there are different types and they don't all respond to the same treatments.

There are a number of reasons that pigmentation can become visible on the skin;

• Excessive sun exposure causes pigmentation, due to the sun's damaging rays. The skin reacts to the UV (Ultra Violet) rays from the sun and the effects will only increase with age. Wearing sun protection daily, especially on your face is the best way to stop pigmentation from starting.
• Hyperpigmentation - There are cells in the skin that make melanin, which is responsible for the colour of the eyes and hair, as well as the colour of the skin. When the cells get damaged or are unhealthy we produce extra melanin, resulting in inconsistent dark colouration or blotches on the skin. Increased sun exposure will also darken any previous areas of hyperpigmentation.
• Hypopigmentation - When there's a decrease of melanin we'll see pale almost white patches appear on the skin. Vitiligo and albinism are skin conditions that cause hypopigmentation, for which unfortunately, there is no cure.
• Trauma, such as burns, acne, infections, or inflammation can cause increased pigment production. Skin peels and microdermabrasion when used inappropriately, and chemical treatments can have an adverse effect when applied incorrectly.
• Hormonal pigmentation - Oral contraceptive tablets can sometimes cause pigmentation, usually developing slowly after starting a course of the pills or if you change brand or dosage strength, but it might also occur after taking them for a long period of time.

Skin pigmentation is a common worldwide skin problem. Pigmentation refers to discolouration of the skin, and it's more likely to show up on those with light coloured skin, rather than those with dark skin tones. Pigmentation can occur either on the face or body, and it will appear more prominently as we get older, and this causes many people to look for a way to improve it.

Laser skin resurfacing, also known as fractional skin resurfacing is a highly effective treatment to fade, or take away unwanted skin pigmentation and irregularities, such as acne scars, freckles, spider or thread veins and sun damage. Selston Cosmetic Clinic uses the most advanced laser technology, which offers a safe, effective and easy way to treat irregular pigmentation. Laser skin pigmentation treatment is safe for the face, hands, neck and chest and gets effective, outstanding results every time. There's no recovery time after treatment, and you can return to normal activities straight away.

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Mags.

Clinic Manager.

Improve Your Skin Texture With A Chemical Peel - Nottingham, Derby, Mansfield & Chesterfield

When we feel that our skin has lost its youthful glow, most of us will put it down to ageing. Lots of us think the skin will automatically start to get dull and wrinkly as we get older, however, achieving a glowing complexion and a flawless skin is possible whatever age we are.

There are many ways to improve the skin's condition and one of the best beauty treatments to do this, is a chemical peel. These peels come in many forms and can work wonders. They are ideal for those looking for a treatment that can lessen lines and wrinkles, as well as restoring the radiance on your face. There are no needles, injections or surgical procedures involved, making it an easy and painless way to get youthful looking skin.

Chemical Peels can help to:

• Reduce fine lines around the eyes and mouth
• Improve the look and texture of the skin
• Reduce age spots, freckles and pigmentation on the skin
• Improve mild scars
• Treat certain types of acne
• Treat wrinkles caused by sun-damage and ageing

Selston Cosmetic Clinic offers medical peels which are easy and stress-free treatments. Firstly there's a thorough cleansing of the treatment area, before applying the chemical solution. The peel solution creates a controlled wound and this will let new and healthy skin form in its place.

Chemical peels can benefit:

* Fine lines. Peels work by dissolving dead cells. The solution causes the surface of the skin to peel away, and after it heals it will show healthier, tighter layers of skin.
* Acne. Chemical peels are effective in treating acne, also helping to lessen mild acne scarring, by penetrating the surface layer of the skin which will aid in the shedding of dead cells.
* Uneven Skin Tone/ Pigmentation. Too much melanin in the skin is responsible for darker patches on the skin, which can easily be treated with chemical peels.
* Chemical peels can restore the texture of dry, sensitive or oily skin. Getting rid of the unwanted dead cells will give fresher skin, and tighter brighter and smaller pores. It's a good treatment to bring new and fresh cells to the surface.

Chemical peels are pain-free, and there's minimal skin shredding, flaking, irritation and redness. A face peel can promote growth of new skin, collagen and elastin, which thickens the skin and improves resistance to the effects of ageing, and they will make your face look fresher and improve its texture and tone.

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Mags.

Clinic Manager.

Hold Back Facial Ageing With Chemical Peels - Nottingham, Derby, Mansfield & Chesterfield

We can't change the natural ageing process, but there are things we can do to influence just how it ages. Although it's our genes that mostly control these changes and when they occur, there are lots of other things that make the face look older over time; our skin getting thinner and drier, loss of volume in the face and visible lines and wrinkles appearing on the face.

Nobody wants to look any older, however our skin faces many challenges as we age, things like; sun exposure, harsh weather and lazy cleansing habits, but there are steps we can take to help our skin stay supple and fresh-looking.

* Cleansers - using strong cleansers can strip essential moisture from the skin, causing dead skin to build up.

* Eye wrinkles - use eye creams to keep the eyes hydrated and nourished, which can help to prevent ageing eye wrinkles.

* Healthy skin - regular facials, exfoliating, face scrubs and chemical peels can all help to remove dry, dead skin cells, allowing new fresh skin to replace it.

Taking care of your skin from an early age can make a world of difference in how wrinkles form on your face later on. We can't go back in time and change the way we've treated our skin, however, there are some things we can do that will keep your complexion looking radiant and make you feel more youthful.

• Sun screen - The main cause of skin ageing is exposure to the sun. Using sunscreen every single day and not just when the sun is shining is the best way to prevent this.
• Don't smoke - Smoking causes damage to collagen and elastin, and when collagen in the face becomes less elastic it allows the soft tissue features of the face to sag.
• Exfoliate - This will remove the dead skin cells, and you can either exfoliate manually, use a facial scrub or have a chemical peel or microdermabrasion treatment at a cosmetic clinic or beauty salon.

Exfoliating the skin using medical chemical peels, helps to increase the skin cell turnover, shedding dead skin cells and pushing newer ones to form. The peels penetrate into the dermis of the skin and stimulate the fibroblasts deep within the skin to produce new collagen and elastin. This results in improved skin texture and skin tone, giving your face a fresher, smoother and youthful appearance.

Chemical peels are non-invasive treatment for ageing skin and they are suitable for all skin types. 

They penetrate into the skin without irritation, instantly giving a smooth, tighter feel to the skin, and giving your skin a youthful glow.

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Mags.

Clinic Manager.

Rejuvenate Dull Skin with Chemical Peels & Microdermabrasion - Nottingham, Derby, Mansfield & Chesterfield

Sometimes products that we use on our face don't seem to work as effectively as they should, and dry skin and blocked pores can prevent our skin creams from absorbing into the skin. We all wish for a flawless complexion, and we usually resort to wearing foundation make-up to cover up the true condition of our skin. Over time many of us have experienced some sort of skin problem and whether it's a blemish, pigmentation, sunburn, hormonal changes or acne scarring, these changes, especially on the face, can sometimes make us feel embarrassed and self-conscious.

There are treatments we can have that will clear our skin of a build up of dirt, dead skin and blocked pores, and will give us a renewed, healthier and clearer complexion. Chemical peels are ideal for removing older, and damaged skin, helping to improve the quality and revealing clearer, brighter and smoother skin underneath.

Pigmentation is the colouring of a person's skin. Healthy skin will appear normal in colour, but the colour may change because of illness or injury and become darker (which is hyperpigmentation) or lighter (which is hypopigmentation) In some women, higher levels of hormones during pregnancy can cause a darkening of the skin across the upper lip, nose, cheeks and forehead, and it can also happen through taking the contraceptive pill.

Liver spots, mottled brown patches and large freckles on the face, chest and hands affects millions of women. Liver spots occur because of damage caused by the sun's ultraviolet radiation, and the best way to prevent this happening is by using a high factor sun cream on exposed skin from an early age.

Unique non-invasive chemical peels can give dramatic results:

• Dull lifeless skin - a deep exfoliation, helps to stimulate production of new collagen.
• Ageing - can cause irregular skin texture, because the cells on the skin's surface don't shed as quickly.
• Sun damaged skin - sun exposure will cause the breakdown of collagen and elastin which contributes to uneven skin texture.
• Irregular pigmentation
• Improves fine lines and wrinkles
• Active acne

Microdermabrasion treats an uneven skin tone. Treatment promotes growth of new skin and collagen, which thickens the dermis and improves resistance to the effect of ageing, and it's popularly used for the face, neck, chest and hands.

Microdermabrasion treatment

• Microdermabrasion improves:
• Blotchy, uneven skin tones
• Dull lifeless skin
• Enlarged pores/blemishes
• Fine lines and wrinkles
• Sun damaged skin/age spots
• Acne scarring
• Blackheads and white heads

Microdermabrasion is not only a great treatment for normal skin, but it also treats premature ageing caused by sun damage, fine lines, dry skin, acne, mild scars and sunspots.

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Mags.
Clinic Manager.

Smooth the Face & Reduce Acne Scarring with Microdermabrasion - Nottingham, Derby, Mansfield & Chesterfield

Acne is an embarrassing condition, no matter what age you get it. It's bad enough getting a face full of spots, but it's even worse when it leaves your face with pock marks and minor scars. Those with acne on their face know how much discomfort and embarrassment it can cause, but the scars that get left on the skin can also make us feel very uncomfortable.

Even if you no longer have active acne, there's a good chance you'll have acne scars somewhere on your face. Having acne and living with its after-effects isn't just confined to our teenage years, the scars and pock-marks left on our face can last a lifetime. None of us are perfect, we all have flaws, but over the years we still spend large amounts of time and money trying to disguise them. But fortunately, you don't have to suffer permanently as there are treatments available to help repair the damage.

The top layer of our skin replaces itself about every 28 days through shedding, which is known as exfoliation. Microdermabrasion treatment speeds up the rate at which the skin normally renews itself, revealing new, fresh glowing skin. Medical grade microdermabrasion machines will offer treatments, for mild exfoliation to deeper medical treatments, and this translates into more impressive and lasting results to you.

Medical microdermabrasion is a safe, controlled treatment that will intensely exfoliate and resurface the skin. It smooths the skin, removing small scars, uneven skin tone, birthmarks, sun damage and liver spots. The treatment polishes the outer layers of the skin, revealing a healthy fresh complexion, while helping to reduce acne scars and skin imperfections.

Microdermabrasion treatment is suitable for all skin types, and it helps to promote the growth of new skin and collagen which thickens the dermis and improves resistance to the effect of ageing. Recovery time is negligible, you can return to work, or your normal activities immediately after your treatment.

Microdermabrasion was first developed in Italy in 1985, and today there are hundreds of microdermabrasion machines available. They all have the same basic design, to exfoliate dead skin cells, creating a smooth, even skin texture and providing a perfect surface for applying make-up. If the procedure is done regularly it will promote collagen and help to stop future acne breakouts.

Medical microdermabrasion is a safe procedure for women and men and it can treat specific skin conditions or be done as a facial treatment to keep the skin in good condition.

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Clinic Manager

Skin Treatments for all Weathers - Nottingham, Derby, Mansfield & Nottingham

The weather has a huge effect on the health of our skin, no matter which time of the year it might be. The sun isn't the only thing that can cause damage to our skin; the cold, rain and wind also play their  part. If it's too hot or dry outside, our skin will let us know. Squinting in the sunshine and scrunching up the face against the blustery wind and rain can cause the unwanted appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

Skin is our body's largest organ, and it's extremely vulnerable to external elements like heat, cold and moisture. Our skin is the outer layer that we expose to the world every day, and we want to keep it looking as healthy as we possibly can, but with each new season, we get new skin concerns.

In spring, however weak the sunshine, it can still cause sunburn, which increases the risk of premature skin ageing and skin cancer, so always apply sun cream. Legs, and other body parts have no doubt been covered up throughout the cold winter months and ignored, but when springtime comes around and the days begin to get warmer, it's time to think about shaving and waxing again. Laser hair removal is an ideal alternative if you want to avoid any razor burns, rashes or irritations.

Summer is the time for outdoor activities but over-exposure to the sun can lead to not only sunburn, but can also cause facial damage, such as fine lines, wrinkles and uneven skin pigmentation. Sun exposure can make some skin conditions such as rosacea worse, however some sunlight is good for acne. Throughout the summer a high factor sun cream will protect your skin from the sun.

When cold, wet, windy weather arrives in Autumn, it's not only unpleasant, it can also be harmful to the skin, leaving it feeling drier, tighter and dull. Taking good care of the  hands and face is essential, as they get exposed to the cold and wind the most. Moisturiser applied to the skin twice a day is advisable and wearing gloves when out and about will protect them from drying out.

Winter's icy cold temperatures, low humidity and cold wind can wreak havoc on the face and body. Chapped lips, sore red patches and flaky skin become a daily occurrence in winter, when we have freezing temperatures outside and the central heating turned up inside. It's important to exfoliate at least once a week to rejuvenate and show fresh new skin. It's important to keep the skin hydrated, so apply a moisturiser morning and night after exfoliating, Skin conditions like eczema and rosacea can flare up in colder weather.

At Selston Cosmetic Clinic procedures such as botox, dermal fillers and other face enhancement treatments can help you say goodbye to wrinkles. Laser hair removal for the legs, armpits and bikini line are ideal for unwanted hair. Chemical peels can work wonders on skin complains like rosacea, acne and pigmentation and microdermabrasion can refresh and rejuvenate tired, lifeless skin.

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Mags.
Clinic Manager.

Achieve Younger Looking Skin With Fractional Laser Skin Resurfacing - Nottingham, Derby, Mansfield & Chesterfield

We don't get to adulthood without seeing some sort of evidence on our face and we would all love to turn the clock back and get back the perfect, unblemished skin of our youth. Our skin has to contend with many things as we get older; sun, harsh weather and bad habits, and unfortunately these effects show on our face and tell the story. Skin problems like acne scars, liver spots on the back of the hands, face and décolletage or skin that's been damaged by too much sun, can all affect our self-confidence.

There are many reasons why we are not satisfied with our appearance but whether it's our face, neck or hands that we have a problem with, a solution is available. According to many doctors, one of the best anti-ageing treatments is the SmartXide DOT which is a fractional Co2 laser system which will improve the texture, tone and overall quality of your skin.

It's an ideal treatment for:

• Wrinkles
• Poor texture
• Large skin pores
• Sun damage
• Sun spots
• Brown spots
• Acne scars
• Surgical scars
• Uneven pigmentation
• Stretch marks

SmartXide Dot is tailored to each person's skin-type and to how much damage is on the skin. SmartXide Dot treatment helps to soften wrinkles of the face, especially around the mouth and eyes, as well having the unique ability to tighten loose skin. The skin treatment can soften deep lines and fine wrinkles until they disappear, leaving the skin smoother, fresher and looking more youthful. By forming a completely new skin layer, it will restore the tone and glow to the face and other treated areas.

The laser is good for:

• Reversing the look of ageing skin
• To effectively repair sun damaged skin
• Improve skin tightening, texture and firmness
• Smooth wrinkles and lines
• Even out the skin tone and colour
• Reduce acne marks and other scars
• Treat pigmentation (brown spots and skin discolouration)
• Reduce large pores on the skin.

Scars from acne or other skin injuries can also benefit from using this treatment. The laser treatment takes about 30 minutes to restore the skin's youthful appearance. The laser stimulates new collagen growth which helps to prolong the effects of the treatment, and gives a more even result. While it's true that we can't halt the ageing process, with care, we can maintain your rejuvenated skin's appearance for years to come.

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Mags.
Clinic Manager.

Fresher, Younger Looking Skin with Chemical Peels - Nottingham, Derby, Mansfield & Chesterfield

You can look years younger when you have clear, radiant skin, and when your skin is clear and healthy-looking it can have a dramatic positive impact on your appearance. There are some people who are fortunate enough to have beautiful skin throughout their lives, but sadly there are others who may have bad skin from an early age, that's made considerably worse by the ageing process, which will leave you with a complexion that no longer has its youthful vitality. Looking after your skin is an important issue and lots of people, need to give it continuous attention from an early age.

October has arrived and though our summer memories are starting to fade, the damage done to our skin by the sun has not, and the fine lines, sun spots and dull skin can often remain on the hands and face. Along with the sun, poor diet, a bad skin care regime, smoking and hormone imbalance can cause the texture of the skin to look rough, dull and aged.

Chemical peels can address a variety of issues and can offer;

• A noticeably smoother and fresher looking skin
• Reducing fine lines and wrinkles
• Reduced signs of sun damage, acne and mild scars
• Improves uneven skin tone, dull skin, pigmentation and enlarged pores
• Smooths rough skin texture 

When having a chemical peel treatment, the practitioner will apply a mild acid solution to the face, causing the outer layer of skin to blister. removing the dead cells, which will allow skin cell regeneration. Peels can also help rebuild collagen, helping to form skin that's smoother with an even skin tone and then leave a new, fresher layer of healthy skin in its place. The practitioner can apply either a superficial or deep chemical peel, depending on how sensitive the client’s skin is and the amount of skin damage present.

Chemical peels are a safe and effective way to treat skin irregularities. Whether you’re having to cope with uneven skin tone, enlarged pores or a rough skin texture, the correct skin care can make a massive difference, so now is the time we should get back to basics, as maintaining a youthful, healthy glow will boost your self-confidence.

Skin peels make your face look and feel fresher and rejuvenated. They are a non-invasive treatment for ageing skin and they are suitable for all skin types. They penetrate into the skin without irritation, instantly giving a smooth, tighter feel to the skin, and giving your skin a wonderful glow.

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Dermaroller Treatment to Improve the Skin's Look & Texture - Nottingham, Derby, Mansfield & Chesterfield

When we age, our collagen levels decline and our skin loses its elasticity and this can leave the skin looking tired and lined. Dermaroller treatment, also known as skin needling, reduces lines and wrinkles by stimulating collagen production, making the skin look fuller and improving the texture. 

Acne can leave behind scars and pock marks and the dermaroller procedure can help to regenerate the damaged skin, smoothing the scars and evening out the skin tone and texture. This will take time because the new collagen is forming, new skin cells are generating and the blood supply is becoming enhanced. Often you'll notice some improvement in the skin texture about one week after your treatment, but it can take about six weeks before we see bigger improvements, and over the following months the process will continue, giving the skin a natural and long-lasting enhancement. 

Dermaroller is a handheld, sterilized, single-use roller with thousands of micro-medical needle-columns. It's passed across the skin, causing tiny micro punctures in the surface of the skin. Each column penetrates into the dermis of the skin and afterwards will rapidly close, enabling the skin to quickly recover. This stimulates the skin, causing it to repair and regenerate itself safely and naturally, creating smoother, healthier, younger-looking skin.

Dermaroller can treat;

• Fine lines and wrinkles
• Acne or surgical scars
• Large pores
• Sun damage
• Age spots and hyperpigmentation
• Stretch marks
• Rough patches and texture 
• Chicken pox scars

The number of treatments needed will really depend on how bad the problem is. It's recommended you have three treatments, six weeks apart, but more treatments might be needed. After treatment, your body will start to naturally regenerate and repair the skin, working below the surface in the dermis, generating new skin cells and enhancing the blood supply, as new collagen and elastin is forming. 

Dermaroller doesn't need any downtime. After the treatment your skin will look flushed and it might feel a bit warm and tight, but this will fade after a couple of hours and any redness will disappear over the next few days. You will notice these effects less with each treatment, as your skin will become more resilient, the more treatments you have.

Aftercare following dermaroller treatment is important, with sun protection and moisturisation being vital. The cosmetic doctor will recommend you to use a moisturiser because as your skin begins to repair it might feel drier as it undergoes the repair and rejuvenation process. You must avoid sun exposure for two weeks after the treatment and use a chemical free high factor sun screen daily.

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Clinic Manager.

Younger Looking Hands with Dermal Fillers - Nottingham, Derby, Mansfield & Chesterfield

Lots of women's beauty routines tend to focus on applying face creams and body lotions, but sometimes they forget about their hands, which is the part of the body that shows unwanted signs of ageing the fastest. Most women notice their hands looking older usually when they reach their 40's, but the signs of ageing skin can begin showing a lot earlier if they neglect to use sun protection in their younger years.

The skin on the back of the hands is naturally thin and as they're exposed to the weather throughout the seasons, they experience wind, rain, cold and worst of all excessive sun exposure. Too much sun on unprotected skin causes blemishes, pigmentation and can destroy the collagen and elastin in the skin. 

We start to see ageing in the hands, with things ranging from; wrinkles, liver spots, prominent veins and dry flaky skin, and whilst we all grow older, we don't want to feel that our hands look older than our face. Of course no matter what we do, our hands will age regardless, whether from loss of volume in the natural course of ageing, sun exposure or excessive immersion in water which can lead to dehydration.

Many things make hands look older;

Age spots

• Age spots are actually nothing to do with age, they are the result of sun exposure. Our hands are constantly exposed to the weather, and even if you've been meticulous with your sun screen applications, discoloration and sunspots will eventually appear. Prevention is always best, making it essential to use sun protection daily and remembering to reapply throughout the day. A professional chemical peel treatment will improve the skin tone, soften the skin, remove dead skin cells and take away brown spots.

Wrinkled skin

• Wrinkles are an obvious sign of growing older. The hands have very little fat, causing the skin to look paper-thin more quickly and giving the backs of the hands a crumpled look. Because they are often immersed in water, which contributes to dried out and wrinkling skin, the hands need more moisturising than the rest of the body. Professional laser treatments can promote collagen production, which will help plump up your skin.

Dry flaky skin

• Gentle exfoliation on flaky and dull hands can remove dead skin cells. With those dead cells gone, any moisturisers will be more easily absorbed. Exfoliating the skin with a professional microdermabrasion treatment will remove dead skin cells and your skin will feel softer and look brighter, and will also help to even out the skin tone.

Stained Nails

• If your hands are starting to look their age, you don't want to have discoloured nails as well. If you do have discoloured nails, as long as it's not because of a fungal infection, it's very likely a harmless side effect of wearing dark nail polish. Using a base coat application on your nails before applying your nail varnish should keep your nails looking better.

If you’re inclined to opt for a more invasive treatment, dermal fillers with hyaluronic acid can help to smooth out the wrinkles and fine lines on the hands, and return some of the plumpness which will improve the skin's quality.

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Clinic Manager.

Laser Treatment for Pigmentation & Hyperpigmentation - Nottingham, Derby, Mansfield & Chesterfield

Feeling comfortable in your skin is a great thing, but how comfortable do you feel when your skin is less than perfect? Pigmentation on the skin can badly affect self-esteem and confidence, with women using concealers, foundation and colour correctors to cover up an uneven skin tone. While being able to cover up pigmentation is easy enough, sometimes, once in a while, it's nice to leave the face bare.

When pigmentation occurs, it shows up as patches of skin turning darker in colour, blotches, dark spots and circles, or general darkening of the skin, all causing an uneven skin tone. The reason we get pigmentation on the skin is down to a number of things such as genetics, hormonal changes, medical conditions and burns or spots. The visible effects of pigmentation can become more obvious with age, so earlier treatment can help with this and prevent any further damage.

 

As well as pigmentation, there is also hyperpigmentation, and this is when we get dark patches on the skin due to over-exposure to the sun. Hyperpigmentation is a concentrated increase in your skin's melanin, where patches of the skin become darker than the surrounding skin.

There are many reasons we get skin pigmentation including;

• Increased sun exposure
• Genetics
• Medical conditions
• Pregnancy
• Trauma to the skin
• Hormonal changes

You can get dark, patchy areas of skin from using sunbeds, because sunbeds give out a high dose of UV light, causing an excess production of melanin, making pigmentation show unevenly on the skin. There are several treatment options depending on the type of pigmentation problem. 

Treatments for hyperpigmentation:

Chemical peels - these are an effective treatment option. A skin peel removes blemishes and dull cells from the surface of the skin, improving the texture and smoothness of the skin.

Microdermabrasion - treatments for mild exfoliation to deeper medical treatments translates into more impressive and lasting results. It's popularly used for the face but it's also great for the neck, chest and hands.

Laser treatment - targets pigmentation, breaks-up, it lightens deep sun damage and hormonal melasma, creating a more even skin tone.

The laser treatment for removing pigmentation is ideal to use on any area of the body. Pigmentation happens on areas of the body that are exposed to the elements, and is most commonly found on the face and hands. Laser is a safe treatment option and it won't harm the skin, the average procedure lasts around 30 minutes and most clients will notice a dramatic improvement in their skin after the first treatment.

  

Benefits of laser skin pigmentation treatment:

• It's safe to use on the face, hands, neck and chest
• There's no recovery time, you can return to normal activities immediately
• It's effective - giving outstanding results every time

Prevention is better than a cure, so as pigmentation and hyperpigmentation is largely caused by over exposure to the sun, it's highly recommended that you wear a broad-spectrum SPF daily to keep your skin safe and stop any further damage occurring. If it's very hot and sunny, then wear a hat and don’t expose your skin to the sun during the hottest part of the day.

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Mags.
Clinic Manager.

Care & Treatment of Ageing Skin - Nottingham, Derby, Mansfield & Chesterfield

Ageing is inevitable, and the effects of ageing is most noticeable in the skin; with wrinkles, volume loss, dull and dry skin all becoming more common as we get older, but it's good to know that there are things that we can do about it. 

Our skin changes over time for lots of different reasons. Genetics can play a part and hormones will also be a reason, but external influences like sun exposure can damage elastin and cause pigmentation, smoking will damage cells which will lead to premature wrinkles and repeated facial movements will all contribute to cause lines and wrinkles, but other factors can also play their part.

Chemical Peel

Over time dryness sets in because the skin produces less moisturising oils, and due to ageing we also lose a lot of volume around the cheeks, temples, chin and around the eye area and this often results in loose, sagging skin and a sunken facial appearance.

No matter how well we look after our skin, or how much we try to alter the way we care for our skin, sometimes it’s just not enough and we have to think about a bit of cosmetic intervention.

There are three stages to keep your skin looking young and healthy:

Correction - especially of age-related spots, acne scars, fine lines and pigmentation - microdermabrasion and chemical peel treatments can help with these symptoms.

Maintenance - keeping the skin hydrated, stimulating collagen and maintaining the skin's elasticity - hyaluronic acid dermal fillers keep the skin looking firmer, hydrated and will replace lost volume. Botox can ease the lines and wrinkles appearing on the face.

Prevention - protect the skin with UV sun screen to prevent ageing skin, sun spots and future skin problems - Image skin care range has a number of skin creams and serums to help protect your skin and keep it in a great condition.

We should aim for uncomplicated skin care routines, and having a solid skin care routine doesn’t have to take up hours of your time. In fact good skin care should just involve: a good facial cleanser, exfoliating, using an effective moisturiser, a serum for your particular skin type and a basic sun screen protection. A simple routine taking 10 minutes is usually enough. 

Ageing causes the skin to change because of:

• Loss of collagen
• The loss of the elastin in the skin causes the skin to become slack
• Hyaluronic acid production slows down
• Thinning of the epidermis causes the skin to become more transparent
• The skin becomes rougher
• Volume loss causes the superficial and deep mid-facial fat pads to slip down the face

Our skin has to last us for a lifetime, so we should do our  very best to take care of it.

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Mags.

Clinic Manager.

Image Skincare Range For All Your Skin's Needs - Nottingham, Derby, Mansfield & Chesterfield

As well as transforming your face and body with a variety of cosmetic treatments, at Selston Cosmetic Clinic we also offer a range of skin care creams, lotions and serums so that you can rejuvenate your skin in your own home.

The Image Skincare range has a variety of clinical skin care products, and it's one of the fastest growing skin care brands in the world. All the Image range of products are free of parabens, petrochemicals and chemical preservatives, they aren't tested on animals, they are unperfumed and all of the product fragrances consist of 100% essential oils.

The Image Skincare range has;

• AHA's/ BHA's - to exfoliate dead skin
• Retinol - to plump up collagen
• Peptides - stimulates collagen production
• Stem Cells - extends cell life
• Lightening Agents - to keep skin spot free and even toned
• Anti Oxidants - to prevent damage to the cells
• SPF Moisturisers - slows the fibres from breaking down

Image Skincare's aim is simple; cleanse, anti age, protect and repair. It's suitable for skin of every age, and all the products are colour coded for each skin condition, making it easier to choose which one to use for your skin.

Vital C Serum
Use this hydrating serum morning and night under your moisturiser. It's targeted at skin that's dehydrated, has rosacea, and is sensitive, stressed or fatigued. The Vital C Serum will nourish, creating healthy, glowing skin, and it's renewing properties will immediately minimise and soothe damaged skin with its pharmaceutical grade vitamin C, and it will rejuvenate even the dullest skin.

Daily Defense moisturiser
Daily Defense Hydrating Moisturiser suits dry or dehydrated skin, and sensitive skin that's prone to rosacea. It provides protection against the ageing effects of the sun, while hydrating the skin, and the sheer formula spreads easily and evenly without leaving any residue. Hydrating Moisturiser SPF 30 is enriched with vitamins and anti-oxidants, as well as green tea as an anti-inflammatory agent.

Image Clear Cell
This acne lotion is a blend of everything needed to show an effective improvement. The lotion kills bacteria, soothes and heals sore acne lesions and it's safe enough to use twice a day. It makes an ideal spot treatment.

Image Skincare targets five major problems:

• Wrinkles
• UV damage from the sun
• Rosacea
• Acne problems
• Prematurely ageing skin

The Image Skincare is amazing, combining quality, versatility and effectiveness. Give us a call or come and see us at Selston Cosmetic Clinic and let us show you our range of skin care products. We can advise you which products are suitable for you and your skin care needs.

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Mags.
Clinic Manager.

Microdermabrasion Treatments For A Smoother, Healthier Skin - Nottingham, Derby, Mansfield & Chesterfield

At Selston Cosmetic Clinic, treatments such as microdermabrasion and medical microdermabrasion are used for mild exfoliation to deeper medical treatments, to reduce wrinkles, fine lines, mild acne scars and they can also help to unclog and minimise the pores. The treatment can lessen age spots, hyperpigmentation and superficial sun damage.

Exfoliation leaves your skin in fantastic condition and is an important part of your skin care regime. It takes away all the old, dead skin cells, leaving your skin looking fresh and bright.

Pigmentation before and after microdermabrasion treatment

When we are exfoliating our skin, there are some things we should, and shouldn't do;

• Many people exfoliate every day, thinking it will leave them with a clearer skin, but in fact over-exfoliating can damage healthy skin cells, leaving the skin irritated, dry and red. Exfoliating twice a week is enough to keep your complexion looking bright.
• Use a good quality exfoliator with active ingredients which encourage cell turnover. This will help to take off any dull and dead skin cells and help to keep the pores unclogged and clear, leaving you with a brighter complexion.
• A professional exfoliation treatment such as chemical peels or microdermabrasion can penetrate deeper into the skin than products used at home. The expert treatments will cause the dull, dead skin cells to turnover faster and can also treat a great number of skin concerns.
• Don't exfoliate irritated skin. It's important that you don't damage the skin’s barrier, so if exfoliating has caused skin irritation or made the skin over-sensitive, then you should stop exfoliating. Once the skin has returned to normal, then you can introduce exfoliation back into your skin care regime. 

Different products may work better for you than others, depending on your what your skin type is and what skin concerns you have. Find out your skin type to find out which exfoliator is best for you.

The microdermabrasion treatment uses a light mist of crystals on the upper layer of the skin, which will gently and painlessly dislodge the dead and dull cells, whilst its vacuum suction simultaneously removes both the crystals and dead cells. This results in a polished, smooth and glowing skin.

Microdermabrasion improves;

• Blotchy, uneven skin tones
• Dull lifeless skin
• Enlarged pores/blemishes
• Fine lines and wrinkles
• Sun damaged skin/age spots
• Acne scarring
• Blackheads and white heads

Microdermabrasion treatment can help you improve any skin conditions or imperfections such as; fine lines, mild acne scars, enlarged pores, oily or dull skin, and reduce blackheads and pigmentation. Microdermabrasion gives fast and permanent results.

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Mags.

Clinic Manager.

A Clearer Complexion Using Chemical Peels & Microdermabrasion - Nottingham, Derby, Mansfield & Chesterfield

We all wish for a flawless complexion, and we usually resort to wearing foundation to cover the true condition of our skin. Many of us have experienced some sort of skin problem, and whether it's a blemish, pigmentation, sunburn, hormonal changes or acne scarring, these changes in our skin can sometimes make us feel self-conscious and embarrassed.

Pigmentation is the colouring of a person’s skin. Healthy skin will appear normal in colour, but the colour may change because of illness or injury and become darker (hyperpigmentation) or lighter (hypopigmentation)

Chemical Peel Treatment

Liver spots, mottled brown patches and large freckles on the face, chest and hands affects millions of women. Liver spots occur because of damage caused by the sun's ultraviolet radiation and the best way to prevent this happening is by using a high factor sun cream on exposed skin from an early age. In some women, higher levels of hormones during pregnancy can cause a darkening of the skin across the upper lip, nose, cheeks and forehead, and it can also happen as a consequence of taking the contraceptive pill.

1. Sun damage contributes to uneven skin texture, and exposure will cause the breakdown of collagen and elastin and it's these which give the skin its smooth texture and resiliency.
2. Smoking also causes collagen and elastin damage, contributing to rough, prematurely aged skin.
3. Ageing causes of irregular skin texture because the cells on the skin's surface don’t shed as quickly.
4. Dead skin cells build up, leaving rough skin and a dull appearance.
5. Dull, tired skin occurs when your skin isn’t receiving enough oxygen and blood, making it look dull and weary.

Chemical peels offer a deep exfoliation, stimulating production of new collagen.
These unique non-invasive skin peels can give dramatic results for:

• Dull lifeless skin
• Ageing skin, sun damaged skin
• Irregular pigmentation
• Fine lines and wrinkles
• Active acne

Microdermabrasion Treatment

Microdermabrasion treats an uneven skin tone. Treatment promotes growth of new skin and collagen, which thickens the dermis and improves resistance to the effect of ageing. It's popularly used for the face, neck, chest and hands.
Microdermabrasion improves:

• Blotchy, uneven skin tones
• Dull lifeless skin
• Enlarged pores/blemishes
• Fine lines and wrinkles
• Sun damaged skin/age spots
• Acne scarring
• Blackheads and white heads

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Mags.
Clinic Manager.

Younger Looking Skin With Laser Skin Rejuvenation Treatment - Nottingham, Derby, Mansfield & Chesterfield

Enhanced laser skin rejuvenation treatment is one of the treatments on offer at Selston Cosmetic Clinic, where we use an advanced state of the art laser scope laser system for enhanced skin rejuvenation.

This treatment is a non-invasive laser treatment for fine wrinkles, ageing and sun-damaged skin and is often called the non-surgical face lift. It's non-ablative, so the surface of the skin remains unchanged and there's no healing or recovery time.

Enhanced Laser Skin Rejuvenation Treatment:

• Gives even face colouring
• Gives a youthful glow and a silky feeling skin
• Tightens up the skin
• Plumps up areas such as the cheeks

The gentle lasers reach deep down to the collagen level of the skin, and the precise therapeutic light energy stimulates production of collagen and elastin fibres, improving the tone and texture of the skin and smoothing out facial wrinkles. Slight imperfections, such as pigmentation irregularities e.g. brown sunspots are also corrected and broken blood vessels and red and blue facial veins erased.

The benefits:

• Reduces facial wrinkles and fine lines
• Treats sun damage, including age spots and brown pigmentation
• Improves broken blood vessels, red and blue facial veins
• No recovery time, return to activities immediately
• Safe for face, chest, neck and hands & anywhere sun damage shows

The enhanced laser skin rejuvenation procedure normally takes around 40-60 minutes to perform and we recommend six treatments, spaced 3-4 weeks apart. The treatment effects are cumulative, with optimal results appearing after 4 to 6 months. Most clients experience minimal discomfort when we are delivering the laser pulses, but some may experience a minor stinging sensation on the skin. We can offer topical anaesthetic cream to make the treatments more comfortable.

• Procedure time - 30 minutes
• Treatment course - 6 treatments, each 4 weeks apart
• Back to work - Next day
• Duration of results - 12 months
• Anaesthetic - Local
• Results seen - 4 - 6 weeks

Following your treatment, we recommend that you use sun block daily. There's no down time, and you can wear make up and resume your normal activities immediately. Many clients return to work immediately afterwards, making it an ideal procedure to have done during your lunch time. Occasionally you might experience redness or swelling for a few hours, or on rare occasions, for a few days.

At Selston Cosmetic Clinic, Dr Bassi will discuss your requirements and expectations and recommend a personalised treatment plan. The results this cost-effective treatment can achieve, without the use of needles or cosmetic surgery has delighted both us, and our clients.

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Mags.
Clinic Manager.