Rejuvenate Your Skin With a PDO Thread Lift Treatment - Nottingham, Derby, Mansfield & Chesterfield

When we're young and in our prime, the skin on our face is usually smooth and taut but we all grow older, and the worst part of this is seeing the way our face ages. These changes can make us feel self-conscious and many of us would like to turn back time.

It's quite demoralising when we get to an age when our features are no longer as sharp or as defined as they once were. The facial profile suddenly becomes a bit blurry and we notice that our cheekbones are starting to sag down our face, causing the jaw-line to become undefined and the neck starts to look wrinkly.

Collagen is lost over time, making the skin less elastic. This looser skin is gradually pulled downwards, causing the skin around the cheeks to become thinner, and resulting in jowls in the lower face, making us look older. Today's women prefer less invasive and non-invasive treatments that involve less recovery time and less self-care after the treatment.

An ideal cosmetic treatment that will tighten and tone the loose skin, without undergoing an invasive surgical procedure, is a PDO thread lift. This thread lift can deliver what is essentially a face lift, but without the invasive surgery. There are no cuts or incisions, just simple injections which we place in strategic places on the face.

A PDO thread lift will lift loose or sagging skin, improving and rejuvenating the of the structure of the face. PDO threads are inserted into the skin with a very fine needle, either just under the skin, or in the fatty layer just beneath the skin, lifting the tissue and muscle and greatly improving the texture of the skin. It's a minimally invasive treatment achieving tighter, younger looking skin and lasting for up to two years. The threads are absorbable so they don't need removing from the body. Once inserted, they will pull up the jaw-line, lift the cheeks and will reduce the lines around the eyes, nose and mouth, and tighten the neck.

An instant facial lift is often noticeable straight after the treatment, but what's even better, is that the effects will continue to improve for days and weeks afterwards. The PDO threads produce collagen around the threads and the new collagen that's produced, lifts the skin and creates more volume.

PDO threads get inserted all over the face and combine beautifully with dermal fillers to reveal a new, rejuvenated you. Thread lifts are an extremely versatile treatment, they're very simple, safe and almost painless. It's a minimally invasive non-surgical procedure that leaves you with a natural, rejuvenated look.

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Mags.
Clinic Manager.

Laser Away Unwanted Face & Body Hair - Nottingham, Derby, Mansfield & Chesterfield

There's always somewhere on our body that we get unwanted hair causing us embarrassment, especially when it shows up on areas where people think women should be hair-free. There are many methods of hair removal available but unfortunately the results are only temporary, but laser treatment has proven over many years, that it's the best form of long-lasting hair removal.

Hair removal is probably one of the most annoying beautifying treatments that we have to put ourselves through. There are just so many methods of hair removal, most of which are painful, time-consuming and can cost us a fortune for the constant upkeep. 

• Shaving:  can cause nasty nicks and causes sensitive skin and shaving rashes
• Threading: it stings a little and the area around the eyebrows might turn pink for a few hours
• Bleaching: only colours the hair and doesn't remove it. A tingling sensation while the bleach is working is normal, but it's not too uncomfortable
• Plucking: is slow, tedious and somewhat painful and it's not recommended for large areas of hair. Improper plucking may cause ingrowing hairs
• Depilatory Creams: don't smell very pleasant, and they are messy and time-consuming
• Waxing: it's a possibility that wax treatments will prove moderately painful as the hair gets ripped out at the root and can it also result in ingrowing hairs
• Electrolysis: can permanently remove hair but it's an extremely slow, drawn out and painful method, and worryingly it can sometimes result in scarring
• Laser Hair Removal: this will cost you a little more, but the results will last a lifetime and it will save you money long-term as you won't have to constantly pay out for razors, creams or waxing strips

Perhaps this is why so many people, women and men, are beginning to turn to laser hair removal as a more permanent solution. This is a very popular method of permanent hair reduction with women, and more increasingly with men.

Using laser hair removal, hair is permanently removed from the:

• Upper Lip: Upper lip hair seems more noticeable on women with dark hair
• Chin: Chin hair can sprout on young or older women. The only problem is that when they grow back, they seem to come back thicker
• Forearms: Hairy forearms aren't a great look when wearing sleeveless tops and dresses, and accessories like bracelets and watches can get caught in your arm hair
• Underarms: Most people consider underarm hair on women as unhygienic and unsightly. Most ordinary people would sooner have hair-free armpits
• Legs: In winter we can hide hairy legs under trousers and tights, but in the summer we all want them hair-free. This is a must for a smooth, even application when you're applying fake tan
• Bikini Line: Shaving a bikini line can result in rashes and bumps, and waxing can irritate the skin and cause little 'chicken skin' bumps around the hair follicles
• Back: Of all the places that the body sprouts hair, for men the back is probably the worse. Some women like chest hair on a man but a back full of hair is definitely not a turn on

Laser hair removal laser technology is a safe and effective way to permanently remove unwanted body and facial hair. The pigment in the hair follicle absorbs the laser energy, and this is then converted to heat, causing thermal damage to the follicle without harming the surrounding skin. This results in hair growth being stopped in the damaged follicle.

Treatment times depend on the area, from 10 minutes for the upper lip to 45 minutes for the back. Most clients experience minimal discomfort; some may experience a minor stinging sensation as the laser pulses treat the skin, but a topical anaesthetic cream will make the treatments more comfortable.

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Clinic Manager.

Laser Away Spider Veins on the Legs - Nottingham, Derby, Mansfield & Chesterfield

Spider veins seem to appear out of nowhere, one day, your legs will look flawless and the next you'll notice they're marked with visible veins. Lots of people suffer from having red or purple blood vessels on their legs, which are not veins, but usually dilated capillaries, which are commonly known as spider leg veins or thread veins.

These veins appear either; part of the ageing process, caused by over exposure to the sun, poor blood flow and circulation or maybe you simply have a family predisposition to them. We get leg veins when tiny veins congregate below the surface of the skin, causing red, blue or purple discolorations on the skin. Spider veins get their name from the shape of the visible veins, some are quite small, while others are more noticeable.

You can help to prevent spider veins by:

• Avoid sitting or standing for long periods
• Try to avoid crossing your legs when you're sitting down as this can weaken the vein walls, causing spider veins
• Raise your feet when you're sitting down as this will improve the circulation and help regulate the blood flow in your veins. It will reduce swelling in the ankles and calves and will reduce the risk of spider veins
• Limit the time you spend wearing high-heeled shoes, as heels put extra pressure on your legs, restricting the blood flow from the heart to the legs, and limited circulation can cause spider veins to appear
• Wearing support tights will stimulate your blood vessels and improve your circulation

Although these veins might make you feel embarrassed, they are harmless and any treatment done on them is usually done for cosmetic reasons only. Spider veins tend to appear mostly on the thighs, ankles and calves, and are more common in women than men. Leg thread veins can run in the family, show up following an injury to the leg, appear during pregnancy or through hormonal changes.

Laser treatments to take away leg veins involve only minimal pain, however, whilst we deliver the laser pulses to the treatment area, some people may experience a light stinging sensation on the skin. Leg vein treatments take roughly 15 to 30 minutes, although the time varies, depending on the number of veins that need treating.

Occasionally, the treated area will be mildly swollen and sensitive for several weeks after your laser treatment. You should keep the area well moisturised and away from sunlight and avoid any strenuous exercise. We recommend wearing support tights or stocks one week after the treatment.

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Mags.
Clinic Manager.

Enhance Your Face With Dermal Fillers - Nottingham, Derby, Mansfield & Chesterfield

We get deep lines and folds in the skin as we get older because ageing causes the skin to lose elasticity and collagen, and it's this that makes our face begin to sag and look gaunt. We would all like to correct sunken cheeks and the hollows beneath our eyes to regain the plump fullness of skin from our youth, and dermal fillers are a great option for those wishing to lose these deep folds and lines on the face, but don't wish to have invasive cosmetic surgery.

Dermal fillers on tear troughs

We shouldn't confuse dermal fillers with botox, because although we inject both of these treatments into the face, we use botox to stop the muscle movement which causes wrinkles, while we use fillers to add volume to the face. This involves placing the fillers in strategic places to lift the cheeks and jowls, give volume to the lips and fill deep lines and hollows. Filler treatment can improve your looks, enhance your profile and leave your face with a natural expression.

Dermal fillers are ideal for these areas:

• Tear troughs - this treatment gives a natural filled out appearance, correcting the hollows beneath the eyes.
• Marionette lines - these lines run from the corners of the mouth, down towards the chin, causing deep creases which lead to jowls or a poorly defined jaw line. These are often a result of volume loss in the upper and mid face, combined with the effects of gravity.
• Nasolabial lines - these are the deep lines from the nose to the mouth, where deep creasing can occur. Often these are a result of volume loss in the cheeks and temples.
• Cheek Augmentation - loss of volume in the cheeks flattens the mid face. Dermal fillers are an effective treatment that instantly adds volume to cheeks, giving an immediately more youthful appearance.
• Forehead wrinkles - Frown lines are the vertical lines between the eyebrows, and they are one of the most common signs of ageing. Dermal fillers are perfect for softening and minimizing the very deep lines which are visible, even when your forehead is at rest.
• Lip enhancement - dermal fillers will give your lips better definition, reduce lipstick bleed and will enhance thin, ageing or asymmetrical lips. Filler treatment is a perfect solution to give you fuller, healthier looking lips, reducing smoker's lines and lifting mouth corners.

Dermal filler treatment for cheek enhancement

Dermal fillers are a non-surgical treatment, used to plump up depressions in the skin. The main reason for depressions in the skin are wrinkles, lines and loss of volume caused by the ageing process. Dermal fillers work by plumping up the treated area and making it level with the rest of the skin, filling out any depressed areas such as wrinkles or sunken cheeks. A very fine needle injects the filler into the treatment area, which adds more structure and firmness to the face.

Benefits;

• It's a non-invasive treatment with little downtime, allowing you to return to normal activities straight away
• Fillers reduce lines and wrinkles to give a more youthful looking appearance
• They will replenish lost volume for a softer, younger look
• The results are long-lasting 

Lip enhancement

As we age, it is well-known that the skin loses its smoothness, and this happens because the body's natural levels of collagen reduce with age. This loss of shape and firmness is a problem that dermal fillers can rectify. During the injection treatment, most people report only a slight discomfort, so the treatment usually doesn't need an anaesthetic. After treatment, you can go straight back to your normal activities. The results are usually seen instantly and will last for around six to eight months.

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Clinic Manager.

Lose Man Boobs with Vaser Lipo - Nottingham, Derby, Mansfield & Chesterfield

Overdeveloped, fatty male breasts, which are technically known as gynecomastia, are a nightmare for many men and adolescent boys. Most men who are suffering from gynecomastia search for ways to streamline and sculpt their bodies, trying to find ways to flatten the chest area and get the body they are longing for.

Gynecomastia is a medical health condition, usually caused by an imbalance between the sex hormones; testosterone and oestrogen. All men produce some oestrogen, however, they usually have higher levels of testosterone, which stops the oestrogen from causing the breast tissue to grow. Gynecomastia occurs when men have either an abnormally low-level of testosterone in their body, or too much oestrogen.

However hormone imbalance isn't the only culprit causing the growth of man boobs; obesity, taking steroids, congenital abnormalities and rising levels of hormones during puberty can also enlarge the male chest area. Man boobs don't affect a man's health, and are therefore treated as a superficial condition, but that's not to say that the men who have them don't suffer some psychological effects.

There are a number of things we can do when we're trying to lose man boobs;

• With exercise it's possible that mild cases of gynecomastia might be reduced by certain types of  workouts that are specifically devised to help tighten the muscles in the chest.
• We can alter our diet by staying away from sugary, starchy foods and processed and deep-fried foods as they are all high in saturated fat.
• Vaser lipo is a great method to get the dramatic transformation we would hope for. The vaser lipo technique uses a precise but minimally invasive liposuction technology to remove the fat deposits, revealing the natural contours of the chest area.

The post op care is really important, as it will make sure that the results you get with the vaser lipo procedure continue to stay with you afterwards. It's very important to make sure the treated area is kept smooth with ultrasound and massage. You should follow your after care plan strictly, as you won't get the best results if you take any shortcuts.

Vaser lipo on the man boobs is one of the most sought after procedures. It's amazing to see the amount of confidence gained by men, after having their breasts reduced. More men are turning to cosmetic procedures because they want to look good and feel better about themselves.

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Clinic Manager.

Improve Your Facial Skin with Chemical Peel Treatments - Nottingham, Derby, Mansfield & Chesterfield

When we reach our late twenties or early thirties, we start to notice certain signs of ageing, like facial wrinkles or the start of sagging skin. Most of us usually accept that what we see in the mirror is an inevitable process of nature, with sun damage, smoking, pollution, the environment, stress and lack of sleep, all accelerating the skin's ageing process.

People have chemical peel treatments to gain a cleaner, fresher and younger appearance for their face. It's a great treatment to lessen, or take away lines and wrinkles, uneven tone, acne scars, age spots, superficial scars and other blemishes. The peels penetrate into the dermis; the inner layers of your skin, and stimulate the fibroblasts deep within the skin, to produce new collagen and elastin. They also increase cell turnover, resurfacing the skin which results in improved texture and skin tone, giving your face a fresher, smoother and more youthful appearance.

These non-invasive skin peels can give dramatic results for:

• Fine lines and wrinkles
• Dull lifeless skin
• Sun damaged skin
• Active acne
• Mild acne scars
• Irregular pigmentation

Cold weather can have a harsh effect on the skin, causing dryness as the moisture gets sucked out of the epidermis, leaving it itchy, tight and uncomfortable. Fine lines start to look deeper and the skin begins to look rough and flaky. The older we get, the more wrinkles, fine lines, acne, mild face scars, sun damage, freckles and pigmentation start to show on our face. Chemical peels fight these things by slowing their growth or by diminishing them completely.

As well as improving the skin's appearance, chemical peels remain a widely used, useful part of cosmetic beauty treatments and they can help treat a number of skin concerns. Chemical peels are most often used as an anti-ageing treatment, helping to improve acne and discolouration or simply to freshen up the skin.

Benefits of chemical skin peels are:

• Pain free with no skin flaking or shredding
• A good treatment if you're suffering from acne and within a few months can help clear up inflammation and even acne scars
• Promoting growth of new skin, collagen and elastin, which will thicken the skin and improve the resistance to the effects of ageing
• Improving the skin's texture and tone, making the face look and feel fresher

Chemical facial peels aim to remove the dead cells from the skin's surface to allow new healthy skin cells to grow back, creating smoother looking skin. It's a non-invasive treatment used to restore youthfulness to wrinkly, blotchy, sun-damaged skin and can also be used to treat blemishes, scars and help reduce the signs of ageing.

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Clinic Manager.

Enhance Your Look With Semi-Permanent Make-up - Nottingham, Derby, Mansfield & Chesterfield

People choose to have applications of semi-permanent make-up for a variety of reasons. Whether it's because of limited time in the mornings or perhaps you'd rather spend the extra minutes in bed, then semi-permanent make-up could be the treatment for you. For some people it's about saving time and taking away the hassle of applying make-up every morning, maybe they want to change or enhance their natural features, but others find it the ideal choice if they have poor eyesight, have medical conditions such as alopecia or suffer with neurological weakness or tremors, in fact anyone who finds it difficult applying make-up evenly every day will benefit hugely by having semi-permanent make-up.

Some of the benefits of semi-permanent makeup:

• It saves time
• Improves the look of sparse, fair-haired or poorly shaped eyebrows
• Helps those suffering with alopecia, or hair loss through medical problems
• Gives you back lost shape and definition
• Helps to achieve symmetrical eyebrows
• It's ideal for those who are sensitive to the ingredients in make-up
• People who suffer from poor eyesight or shaky hands
• Stays on the face at the gym or the swimming pool
• Balances facial features that are unsymmetrical or uneven
• Skilfully designed treatment tailored to suit each persons needs

Semi-permanent make-up is safe and hygienic. Topical anaesthetic cream gets applied to deal with any minor discomfort, and then it's applied quickly and easily and is almost pain-free. For the first few days mild redness and swelling may occur, but you can go back to normal everyday activity straight after the treatment.

Lip liner - makes the lips seem fuller, giving them definition and colour
Eyebrows - semi-permanent make-up can thicken, redefine or lengthen the look of the eyebrows
Eyeliner - gives a subtle lash enhancement or a definite line, making your eyes look bigger and wider

After semi-permanent treatment it's important not to touch or pick the treated area, as even clean hands can cause infection by introducing dirt and germs on the skin which might create scar tissue, and picking the scabs can take away the colour from the treated area, leaving a patchy final result. Any patchy areas can easily be corrected at a later appointment, however, if the scab gets picked and comes off too soon it will expose the skin and infection can occur. It's also advisable to keep the area completely dry for a couple of days after your treatment.

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Clinic Manager.

Selston Sculpt Non Surgical Facelift Before & After Photos - Nottingham, Derby, Mansfield & Chesterfield

We would all like to get back the skin we had in our youth. We wish we could hide our lines and wrinkles, cover up crow’s feet, fill out sunken cheeks and get rid of the bags under our eyes. But how exactly do we deal with these problems?

The Selston Sculpt is an original non-invasive facelift procedure we use here at Selston Cosmetic Clinic, created by Dr. Bassi. The treatment uses dermal fillers of various densities to restructure and harmonise the face, resulting in a naturally looking, balanced, contoured, fresher face.

The facelift treatment works on all age groups with fantastic results, as you can see on the before and after photos of this lovely lady, who is 75 years old!

Selston Sculpt on this 75-year old lady - Before and after 

Dermal fillers are an easy, non-surgical treatment that give a more rested look to your face in a short amount of time. Also known as wrinkle or soft tissue fillers, they help to create a smoother skin and they'll give youthful contours to the face. Dermal fillers can improve smile lines, marionette lines, cheek hollows, chin creases, frown lines, hollows on the mid face and under the eyes.

The Selston Sculpt which is a treatment that's exclusive to Selston Cosmetic Clinic. The procedure uses dermal filler to replace lost volume, smooth away fine lines and give the face a refreshed, natural look and a youthful glow. It's an original facelift procedure that naturally reduces the signs of ageing by removing fine lines. It gives the face an instant, radiant and glowing complexion.

Another brilliant result from the Selston Sculpt, giving a natural enhancement for this 45-year-old lady, showing in the before and after photos how we can take those age lines away but still giving her that natural glowing look.

Results from the Selston Sculpt procedure on this 45-year old

Since we introduced this treatment we have had many happy clients, who come back time and again for repeat procedures. Selston sculpting facelift uses advanced techniques, it's  an injectable treatment using different densities of dermal filler on various areas of the face. The SS (Selston Sculpt) is just not for the ladies, men can benefit from it as well.

A natural looking result from the Selston sculpting facelift using the best techniques with dermal fillers that can address different problems. After treatment this lady looks naturally younger and more vibrant.

Before and after a Selston Sculpt

Selston Cosmetic Clinic brings you the technology and expertise of Harley Street at competitive and reliable prices. Give us a call and book in for your consultation now.

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Clinic Manager.

Ease Lines & Wrinkles With Botox - Nottingham, Derby, Mansfield & Chesterfield

We all get older, this is just a simple fact of life, however, there are some people who unfortunately feel they look older than their years. Wrinkles are mostly associated with older people but they can appear at any age and it's not unusual for those in their late twenties or early thirties to seek wrinkle treatments.

Botox is not just for treating the wrinkles of older people, lots of younger clients are now having this anti-ageing treatment as a prevention method. If you stop the beginnings of a wrinkle and keep having maintenance treatments, you'll stay looking more youthful for longer. We don't have to age gracefully anymore as botox injections are an affordable treatment used by both women and men.

The face is the place where age shows up first, and wrinkle fillers are ideal for those who want a youthful appearance without having to do anything too drastic. Botox is non-invasive and can give an incredibly natural result, dramatically reducing wrinkles and giving a smoother, less tired-looking face. Botox cosmetic treatments can help a range of problem areas.

The upper face is the main area of Botox treatments:

• Crow's-feet at the sides of the eyes.
• Frown lines.
• Forehead creases.

One of the most common things people want to treat are dynamic wrinkles which result through muscle contractions. The frown lines across the forehead, and the two vertical lines between the eyebrows form through the repeated movement of facial muscles when we express ourselves.

Eventually as the skin ages, its elastic fibres fracture, the collagen in the skin breaks down and the skin takes longer to recover from being creased. The lines begin to bed into the skin and no longer disappear, even when the face is at rest. The muscles on the forehead cause the skin to crinkle up when we are concentrating, looking into the sun, speaking expressively and many other things that happen daily. In fact, every time you scowl, squint, glare or grimace, these lines are slowing starting to develop.

Botox treatments have no recovery period, so you will be able to return to your regular activities immediately, with no discomfort. Any pain associated with botox injections is minimal but having a topical anaesthetic cream applied before treatment can help with any potential discomfort. Botox treatment takes just minutes to perform and the results last anywhere from 3-6 months.

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Clinic Manager.