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.

Look Younger & Lift Sagging Skin with PDO Threadlifts - Nottingham, Derby, Mansfield & Chesterfield

When we're young, the skin on our face is taut and smooth, it has a smooth contour where the cheek meets the chin and strong definition at the jaw line. But as we get older, collagen is lost, causing the skin around the cheeks to become thinner which will make us look older. As the skin loses elasticity it will cause gravity to gradually pull the loose skin downwards, and this will result in jowls appearing at the lower face.

We can rectify lost volume and elasticity in a few ways. Dermal fillers are a good option for people who don't want a surgical procedure. Fillers add volume, create cheekbones and give the skin a gentle lift. Dermal fillers last up to one year depending on your lifestyle, those who party hard might find they don't last as long. Dermal fillers can give instant results and you can return to work the next day looking fresh and rejuvenated.

Another treatment that gets great results, are PDO thread lifts. The PDO thread lift treatment has a dual effect. Firstly, they give an immediate lift to sagging skin and secondly they stimulate the body's own collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid. The skin gets numbed with a local anaesthetic and the threads are then injected under the skin in strategic places, forming a matrix of threads which will lift and rejuvenate the skin. Some threads are so fine they are like hairs, the stronger threads are thicker and have small barbs on them that will attach to the skin and give a good lifting result.

PDO threads are ideal to treat;

• Forehead wrinkles
• Sagging eyebrows
• Lower eyelid - bags under the eyes
• Cheeks
• Nasolabial folds
• Marionette lines
• Jaw line

While the threads remain under the skin, they cause collagen to form by stimulating the fibroblasts and this will also improve your skin tone and radiance. The procedure is almost painless with little downtime. You might experience the odd bruise, but these can easily be covered with light make up. The PDO threads don't need removing from the body as they absorb into the body, and they can either be used as a stand-alone treatment or used along with botox and fillers to get a fantastic result.

At Selston Cosmetic Clinic we offer an extensive range of cosmetic procedures for the face and body to help create a younger, more youthful looking you!

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Mags.
Clinic Manager

Laser Treatment To Reduce Facial Flushing - Nottingham, Derby, Mansfield & Chesterfield

Living with any skin condition isn't easy, especially when it's on visible parts of the body. Rosacea, or acne rosacea, is a skin disorder leading to nose pimples and redness on the forehead, cheekbones, and chin, and in some cases, rosacea may also occur on the neck, chest, scalp or ears.

Rosacea is often an embarrassing and uncomfortable condition for the sufferer, with the inflamed pimples and redness of rosacea looking a great deal like acne. One of the first signs of rosacea is the tendency to flush or blush easily. Many people notice that the condition typically begins at any time between the ages of 30 and 50 and it's likely to affect people who have previously suffered from acne or severe acne.

Although anyone can get this skin condition, some people are more likely to get rosacea than others, including:
* Women (especially during menopause)
* People with fair skin
* Adults between the ages of 30 and 60.

Primary Signs of Rosacea are:

• Flushing - Frequent redness of the face which looks like blushing. This facial redness may come and go, and is often the earliest sign of the disorder.
• Persistent Redness - Facial redness is one of the most common signs of rosacea, and may resemble a blush or sunburn that doesn't go away.
• Papulopustular Rosacea - Bumps and pimples. Small red solid bumps or pus-filled pimples often develop. While these may resemble acne, blackheads are absent and burning or stinging may occur.
• Visible Blood Vessels - Many people with rosacea will have small blood vessels (spider veins) become visible on the skin.
• Inflamed Eyes/Eyelids - This can cause symptoms such as dryness, itching, gritty sore eyes or excess tears.
• A Swollen Nose - This occurs mainly to men, the nose becomes red, larger, and bumpy.
• Thicker Skin - The skin on the forehead, chin, cheeks, or other areas can become thicker because of rosacea.

Ways to Treat Rosacea:

* Ointments, creams and oral medicines are most effective in people with papulopustular rosacea
* Oral antibiotics and cream antibiotics with anti-inflammatory properties work by constricting blood vessels so that the skin doesn't look as red, and can also be used to treat the inflammation.
* Laser technology can successfully treat Rosacea and can help remove visible blood vessels, but it is highly unlikely that these treatments are available on the NHS.

Laser treatment provides an effective therapy for treating this upsetting condition. Excellent results are possible with the proper use of laser energies, not only in the cosmetic appearance but also in a marked reduction in the upsetting flushing attacks of Rosacea.

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Mags.

Clinic Manager.