Botox, or Botulinum toxin treatment is a very well known and very popular cosmetic treatment. It is most often used to remove fine lines and wrinkles around the eyes, between the brow, around the mouth and more.  Botox works by relaxing the muscles under the skin and when these muscles are relaxed, therefore not moving, the above skin is not moved/wrinkled.

There are many cosmetic uses for Botox which may be discussed with your clinician.

Laser hair removal is an incredibly popular treatment for use on anyone with hair that they want to see removed. This could be facial hair, neck, back, legs, toe hair and more. Many have reported good results from laser hair removal.

It is very popular with PCOS sufferers. PCOS, amongst other issues results in hirsutism for many women which is male pattern hair growth on the face, neck, chest and more, thanks to increased levels of testosterone.

Repeat visits or tops may be required for some individuals to maintain the results. How long between sessions will depend on the individual.

Please note that a patch test will be required in advance to assess suitability. The treatments work better the darker the hair.

Also referred to as collagen induction therapy is the processes of repeatedly inserting very small and sterile needles into the skin. This is known to boost collagen and may be used alongside other treatments such as radiofrequency. Popular thanks to its lack of down time post-procedure, microneedling, which has actually been around since the mid nineties is a well-known treatment for acne/acne scars amongst other complaints.

It is very popular with PCOS sufferers. PCOS, amongst other issues results in hirsutism for many women which is male pattern hair growth on the face, neck, chest and more, thanks to increased levels of testosterone.

Repeat visits or tops may be required for some individuals to maintain the results. How long between sessions will depend on the individual.

Please note that a patch test will be required in advance to assess suitability. The treatments work better the darker the hair.

A popular procedure, for those looking to tighten skin that they feel is sagging on the face, including wrinkles, neck and body, skin tightening may be achieved in a number of ways.

These include:

Alongside dental reconstruction which would usually take place at a dental surgery or a local hospital, teeth whitening is amongst one of the most common cosmetic dental procedures asked for.

It is important to ensure that whoever is undertaking your teeth whitening is fully trained and professionally registered. Teeth whitening is only safe when undertaken by a professional. Unregistered individuals and businesses offering this treatment could unwittingly cause irreversible damage to your teeth and gums. They will also not be sufficiently trained to offer effective aftercare in the event of something going wrong.

It is common for those undertaking teeth whitening to attend a number of sessions in order to achieve the end result they were hoping for. You will be given a before and after indication based on the colour and condition of your teeth at the time of booking.
 
Points to Remember

• Teeth whitening is only safe (and legal) if undertaken by a trained professional.
• Over the counter teeth whitening kits are unlikely to offer expected results and may be damaging.
• Consider veneers before teeth whitening, if your dentist feels this is appropriate. Veneers are easier to look after and don’t permanently alter the teeth like teeth whitening can.
• Be aware that how white the end result will be will depend on the condition of your teeth and how yellow/dark they are.
• Consider aftercare and lifestyle changes you may wish to make in order to maintain the look of your teeth post-whitening.

This is possibly the procedure which offers the most dramatic results. Surgery does come with risks however, not least the down-time, risk of infection and more. Surgical tightening tends to be used for situations where the tightening required is extensive and where perhaps other treatments may not be as effective.

This treatment uses ultrasound waves/energy to increase the amount of collagen under the skin, therefore encouraging firmer, smoother skin. Again, a popular treatment thanks to the non-surgical aspect and the results on the face and neck especially.

A non-surgical set of treatments which involve using lasers to heat the collagen found naturally under the skin in order to cause the treated skin to tighten. This is a popular treatment thanks to fast results and non-invasive procedures.

For neck and jowls especially, Radiofrequency energy treatments (RF) has become very popular. RF energy heats up the under-skin collagen and stimulates additional natural production. As we know, collagen goes a long way to producing tighter and younger-looking skin.

• To boost confidence.
• To enhance appearance.
• To improve self-esteem.
• To deal with appearance issues arising from medical issues i.e. PCOS.
• To feel good.

The decision to undertake any type of cosmetic procedure is one that an individual will make for their own reasons. It is important to remember that cosmetic procedures do not fix underlying medical issues other than in very special occasions where a medical professional may suggest cosmetic treatments.

Cosmetic procedures may help with self-confidence and mood yet again if you have underlying issues with depression or similar please speak to your GP before making the decision to undergo cosmetic surgery.

Communicate clearly with the team that will be working with you so that your questions may be answered fully and so that you may have realistic expectations regarding results.