Cheshire Cosmetic

Cosmetic Treatments – What to ask your Physician

March 9th, 2012

Once you have decided you want to undergo cosmetic treatment, it is normal to have a thousand questions hit you all at once, especially if it is your first time. However, we have a general tendency to shy away from questioning authority as we feel it may annoy the latter or make us seem like “difficult” customers. Always keep in mind that it is your body and you have every right to have all your questions answered prior to treatment.  Here’s a list of questions that are worth going through with your Cosmetic Physician prior to going in for treatment.

• Physician’s credibility

1. Is the physician affiliated with any credible Associations?
2. How often has he/she done the particular cosmetic treatment that you’ve opted for?
3. How long has he/she been in practice?
4. Is the clinic up-to-date on modern technology? Is it clean and well maintained?

• Treatment procedure

1. Can I see some “before” and “after” photographs of previous treatments?
2. What are the best and worst case results that are to be expected from the procedure?
3. How much pain or discomfort is associated with this procedure?
4. What are the potential risks or complications of this procedure?
5. How do I prepare myself for the treatment?

10. How much does the procedure cost?

11. Will I require any follow up treatment and is it included in the initial price?

12. Will I have to follow a course of prescription drugs?

• Post treatment

13. What’s the recovery period like? Will I have to take time work or other normal social activities?

14. What after care habits will I have to adopt?

15. Are there any contact numbers to reach in case of an emergency?

Cosmetic treatments should not be rushed into. Always weigh the pros and cons and decide wisely. Do not rush into it because it is the “in” thing to do and also do not be fooled by cheap gimmicks and DIT kits that are heavily advertised.

Take your time.

Shop around for the best Cosmetic Dermatologist.

Manage your expectations and chances are your decision to undergo Cosmetic Treatment will change your life for the best.

 

Good Luck.

Anti-wrinkle Treatments in Cheshire

October 12th, 2011

It’s wherever you look. Everyone seems to jumping on to the bandwagon. The onetime phenomenon, that made us wonder how come celebrities never seem to age, is upon us all. Anti-wrinkle treatments have become a part of most people’s grooming arsenal than a luxury “treatment” that was available to the super- elite only. Here’s why.

As you age, and your skin in exposed to environmental elements such as the sun, dust and even gravity, the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles becomes inevitable. They are also one of the most common signs of ageing. Although ageing itself is a natural process, excessive exposure to sun, smoking and a stressful lifestyle accelerate the process making you look older than you actually are. Usually the following ageing related changes occur when you hit your 30s.

• Skin cell lifecycle deteriorates – this results in a thicker superficial layer of dead cells that cause an uneven and drier skin texture
• Collagen and elastin fibers in the dermis begin to break down from around the age of 30, causing fine lines, wrinkles and folds to develop.
• Muscles underlying the facial skin are responsible for expression. Over activity of such muscles (eg. frowning) creates further wrinkles in the skin. This effect is more noticeable with the advancing of age.
• Fat pads in the face begin to lose volume and start to descend, causing a sunken appearance with formation of jowls at the jaw-line.

Wrinkles and fine lines are most noticeable on the forehead, upper lip and cheek areas.

Now that you are aware of what happens as you age, let us reassure you that help is at hand. And yes, the solutions are available for you as well. Now you too can jump aboard the bandwagon. Alrightee then, without further adieu…

Here are a few types of treatments that allow you to reverse the adverse effects of ageing!

• Chemical Peels – The chemical peel is applied onto the skin and the upper layers of the latter is then peeled off. Following this, new skin will grow as a replacement. The new skin is much smoother and tighter than the old skin. Some people get great results from just one treatment, while others may need to undergo a few treatments to get the desired results.
• Botox – One of the most popular and effective methods for fine lines and wrinkles on the forehead and lip areas, this treatment offers a noticeable reduction in lines and wrinkles within 3-5 days.
• Dermal Fillers – Another popular treatment for fine lines and wrinkles is Dermal Fillers. These are injected in to the skins surface where fine lines and wrinkles are to soften the wrinkles. You will see tremendous results with dermal fillers and almost immediately start enjoying a face free of fine lines and wrinkles.

These are some of the non-invasive anti-ageing treatments available in the market today. They are easy, cause the least amount of discomfort and offer results almost immediately. Unlike, cosmetic surgeries, there’s almost no recovery time, which means that after treatment, you are good to go!

Chemical peels and its treatment steps

December 8th, 2010

Being the oldest cosmetic procedure in the world Chemical Peels can be used on your face, neck and hands. It is used to reduce fine lines around your mouth and under the eyes, wrinkles caused by sun damage, ageing and genetic reasons, improve appearance of mild scarring, and reduce age spots, freckles and dark patches caused by pregnancy or taking contraceptive pills.

It is a technique used to improve the appearance of your skin by regenerating your skin. The chemical peel is applied on your skin, which causes for blisters to erupt and for the upper skin layer to peel off eventually. Chemical peels provide effective results on light skinned patients, however dark skinned patients too can benefit from a treatment depending on the area of treatment.

Chemical peel treatments are always performed by a qualified and experienced cosmetic physician and will be done at their cosmetic clinic. The procedure involves cleansing of your skin with an appropriate cleaning agent to remove excess oil in your skin. Your eyes and hair will be protected before the chemical solution is applied. The chemical solution will include one or more of the following: glycolic acid, trichloroacetic acid, salicylic acid, lactic acid, or carbolic acid (phenol). These solutions would be applied to the targeted treatment area which will produce a controlled wound. This wound then enables for new skin to regenerate.

During the treatment you would experience a burning sensation. This would last between 5 – 10 minutes and can be subsided by applying a cold compression. After the procedure your cosmetic physician would prescribe you oral antibiotics or an antiviral medicine to help in the healing process. It is important that you use a broad-spectrum sunscreen every day after the chemical peel.

Cheshire Cosmetic Ltd can assist you to select the correct chemical peel for your skin condition. Contact us today for a free consultation today.