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Trilogyice Laser Hair Removal

Cheshire Lasers is excited to introduce Trilogyice laser hair removal to our clinic. We are offering this treatment for hair removal for larger areas such as legs, arms and chests.

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What is Trilogyice Hair Removal?

3D-Trilogyice hair removal uses three laser wavelengths in a single handpiece which simultaneously target different anatomical structures within the hair follicle.  The melanin content in the hair attracts the pulses to conduct heat at a temperature above that of the surrounding dermal tissue. This heat damages the hair follicle and results in long term hair reduction.

This combination of wavelengths provides the safest and most comprehensive hair removal solution currently available today.

The Benefits of Trilogyice

  • Super-fast treatment
  • Precision application
  • Safe and virtually painless
  • Suitable for all skin types
  • Unprecedented Results
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Is it Safe?

Trilogyice is an in-motion laser, this involves moving the laser applicator over the treatment area quickly. The applicator has a cooling tip which reduces the discomfort as well as ensuring safe, comfortable and effective hair removal. The laser heats the dermis and damages the hair follicles, without injuring the surrounding tissue.

The Trilogyice in motion protocol ensures virtually pain-free and effective hair reduction.

What happens during the treatment?

The handpiece is applied to the skin using gliding movements. You will experience may a warming sensation and some heat. After treatment, there can be a slight pinkness to the skin. The treatment itself is virtually painless.

Who performs the treatments?

Natasha and Kate both perform Trilogyice Laser hair removal at Cheshire Lasers clinic. Natasha has a Level 4 in Laser and IPL Hair whilst Kate our Level 3 Senior Aesthetician and Laser Technician holds a lasers and light certificate.

Who can have Trilogyice laser hair removal treatment?

The treatment is suitable for anyone who has unwanted hair in various areas of the face and body. The technology can treat hair colour from golden blonde through to black hair.

It is not suitable for grey or white hair.

It is suitable for anyone except dark skins with a Fitzpatrick scale of 5 or 6.

If you are interested in this treatment please book a consultation with Natasha or Kate to determine your suitability for treatment.

What areas can it treat?

Trilogyice can practically be used anywhere there is hair to include; underarms, legs, arms, face, chest, back and buttocks.

It is especially good for larger areas where treatments can be performed in a fraction of the time.

How many treatments will I need?

The number of treatments you will need varies for each person.  Most people require a course of 6- 10 treatments.

How long does a laser hair removal treatment take?

The treatment time can vary, and depends on the size of the treatment area, but typically takes 20 to 45 minutes.

When will I see results?

You can see results from the first session and they continue to improve throughout the course of treatments.

View our laser hair removal prices here.

ZO Skin Health News from Cheshire Lasers

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For the best results, we recommend you regularly review your ZO skincare to ensure your skin protocol is the best for your skin and follow the latest advice from Dr Obagi.

Ensure you arrange to see one of our ZO-trained practitioners/prescribers who can review and update your regime. We recommend you speak to one of them at least every six months.

ZO Skin Health Products
Winter 2025

10% Off when you spend over £200

Arrange your ZO Skin Health Review here
For new clients, please arrange a consultation here. 

September 2024

Introducing Peptide Facial Refining Concentrate. An advanced peptide serum that complements the visible benefits of neurotoxins and dermal fillers in one step. This innovative formula targets key markers of facial geometry—skin firmness, elasticity, volume, and lift—leading to more refined-looking contours and a visibly sculpted appearance in just 12 weeks. Peptide Facial Refining Concentrate is available to order 1st of October.

March 2025

Introducing Redness Relief + Barrier Defense Program a new system from ZO® Skin Health for red, sensitised skin.

Zo skin Health Barrier Defense Program

The ZO® Redness Relief + Barrier Defense Program* is a complete system of products formulated to work synergistically to improve skin barrier function + combat multiple factors that lead to skin sensitisation and redness.

1. Gentle Cleanser  60 mL / 2 Fl. Oz.

2. Exfoliating Polish Net Wt. 16.2 g / 0.57 Oz.

3. Calming Toner 50 mL / 1.6 Fl. Oz.

4. Daily Power Defense 30 mL / 1 Fl. Oz.

5. Rozatrol® 20 mL / 0.67 Fl. Oz.

6. Soothing Hydro Mist 100 mL / 3.4 Fl. Oz.

October 2024

Introducing ZO Complex A+

Benefits

  • With a microemulsion delivery system
  • Further enhanced with bakuchiol to amplify retinol benefits.
  • Clinically proven to improve multiple manifestations of skin ageing by 12 weeks.*
  • Vitamins A, C and E deliver potent antioxidant protection to minimise oxidative stress and prevent future skin ageing.
  • Glycerin and Sodium Hyaluronate replenish hydration and help strengthen barrier function.

Feb 2024

Introducing Complexions Clarifying  Serum

Complexions Clarifying  Serum is a water-based serum that contains ZO® sebum-targeting science. It is clinically proven to reduce surface oil, congestion and visible redness for a continually clear, balanced complexion. This foundational staple suits various skin types, especially combination, oily and blemish-prone skin—fragrance- and alcohol-free.

Benefits
  • Proven to decongest skin + reduce shine in 2 weeks.
  • Minimises excess sebum with daily use, while providing optimal hydration for a range of skin types.
  • Reduces visible redness for a more uniform complexion.
  • Light, water-gel formula layers easily.
  • Features a unique dropper that fills automatically for ease of application

May 2023

Introducing Illuminating AOX Serum

Illuminating AOX Serum is a concentrated antioxidant serum that provides protection against pollution + premature signs of ageing while visibly brightening the skin with a subtly luminous, soft-focus finish.

Benefits
  • Delivers advanced, all-day environmental protection, including proven pollution defense
  • Visibly reduces premature signs of ageing
  • Supports continuously healthy skin
  • Restores youthful luminosity to dry + dull skin
  • Blurs imperfections for a smooth finish

 May 2022

Daily Power Defence, has been upgraded.

Our favourite product, Daily Power Defence, has been upgraded. With the new formula, it is able to offer a significant improvement in skin hydration, uniformity, radiance, and depth of lines and wrinkles.

It contains ZPOLY™ complex, a plant-derived polysaccharide complex that powerfully prevents inflammation and accelerates barrier repair to fortify skin against future external and internal stressors that cause premature ageing. It also boosts hydration after a single application to revive dehydrated and dull skin immediately.

Vitamins A and E plus ZO-RRS2® provide powerful antioxidant protection, neutralising oxidative stress and minimizing inflammation to prevent future skin damage. Enzyme extracts Micrococcus lysate and Arabidopsis thaliana enhance and shorten natural cellular repair to ensure optimum skin health and an Omega-6 ceramide replenishes lipids and helps restore skin barrier function.

Made to be used both morning and night, this light serum that’s suitable for all skin types and tones is a major game changer in the fight against inflammaging

October 2019

Introducing ZO Skin Health’s newest innovation, Firming Serum.

Firming Serum is designed to visibly tighten and firm the skin for a more defined facial contour. The bioactive formula supports the skin’s structural integrity to improve the appearance of sagging and skin laxity. An anti-ageing breakthrough in skin structure + shape. This mild, lightweight and tolerable formulation is indicated for all skin types and sensitive skin areas to reinforce skin health and hydrate to support the visible improvement in skin elasticity and firmness.

  • Visibly tightens and firms the skin
  • Improves the appearance of sagging and skin laxity
  • Helps define facial contours
  • Supports healthy skin structure and the skin’s natural renewal process
  • Defends against free radical damage

Find out more about this amazing Firming Serum and view before and after images here.

We have a launch offer with 20% off the RRP of Zo Skin Health Firming Serum in November to allow our customers to trial the product and feedback their results.  ( Can not be combined with any other promotion or offer)

To find out more about how to add it to your ZO skin Health regimen, please contact us.

May 2019

Product Update

Revitatrol has had an upgrade and is now called Hydrating Creme. It has moved into the ZO Skin Health packaging.

Hydrating Crème helps improve the overall appearance of the skin by restoring hydration, calming redness and smoothing skin texture. With continued use, patients reported that their skin felt healthier and smoother, and was more hydrated and less red.

After 4 weeks of use, 89% of patients showed significant improvement in skin hydration. After 8 weeks, 70% of patients showed significant improvement in redness, 100% of patients showed significant improvement in texture and smoothness and 82% reported diminished itching.

Restoracalm has now been discontinued.

February 2019

ZO Growth Factor Serum has been improved and no longer contains Retinol.

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December 2018

Changes to some of the Kits

Please note the following kits no longer contain the trial size SPF and primer, due to ZO Skin Health now offering 4 different options of SPF for the face. This way we can recommend the SPF suited best to your skin type. The good news is the kits contain a slightly larger size cleanser and more complexion renewal pads and are at least £20 cheaper.

  • Daily Skincare Program
  • Anti-Ageing Program
  • Aggressive Anti-Ageing Program

Changes to the ZO Acne Programme:

Now called ZO Skin Health Complexion Clearing Program.

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November 2018

New Product Names

ZO Skin Health has renamed some of its products here is a table to advise you of the new names:

Old name New Name
Retamax Wrinkle and Texture Repair
Invisapeel Enzymatic Peel
Brightenex -0.5/0.1 % Retinol Skin Brightener -0.5/0.1 %
Vitascrub Dual Action Scrub
Glycogent Exfoliation Accelerator
Intense Eye Repair Intense Eye Cream
TE pads Complexion Renewal Pads
Cebatrol Oil Control Pads
Aknetrol Acne Control

 

October 2018

Selected products are now available on prescription only:

Ear Wax Removal

What is Earwax?

Earwax is produced by glands in the ear canal the colour can vary from yellow to bright orange, to dark brown.
It has the important function of keeping the ears clean and helps to protect the sensitive ear canal from things like bacteria and debris that can cause infections. In a healthy ear, the wax collects dirt, dead skin cells and bacteria and simply falls out without you noticing, cleaning as it goes.

Why do we get a build-up of Earwax?

Our ears are self-cleaning, with the help of cilia which are small hairs in the ear canal, which help gently and slowly remove the wax. Normally, it produces enough earwax to protect the ear without causing a build-up, but sometimes, this wax can become hard and impacted.

Some people are more prone to ear wax, especially if you have hairy or narrow ear canals or if you are unlucky and make more wax than normal. As we age, our wax can become hard, making it more difficult to fall out.

The use of cotton buds in an effort to ‘clean’ the ears from excess wax can damage the cilia hairs along the ear canal, which helps remove the wax and can actually cause earwax to build up. Cotton buds can also push the wax further into the ear, which leads to impacted wax.

The use of hearing aids, earbuds, earphones, earplugs and any other trauma to the ear canal can also lead to a build-up of wax.

Problems caused by Earwax build-up

Earwax build-up can lead to problems like hearing loss, tinnitus and discomfort.

The discomfort can vary and sometimes may cause only mild irritation but it can be much more severe and has even been known to cause severe discomfort enough for people to present to Accident and Emergency departments because of the distress caused.

How can you treat earwax build-up?

Do not use your fingers or any objects like cotton buds to remove earwax. This will push it in and make it worse.

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Earwax usually falls out on its own. If it does not and blocks your ear use ear drops. Put 2 to 3 drops of olive or almond oil in your ear twice a day for several days. Over 2 weeks lumps of earwax should fall out of your ear this tends to happen more often at night when you’re lying down.

Do not use drops if you have a hole in your eardrum (a perforated eardrum). Speak to a pharmacist about earwax build-up. They can give advice and recommend chemical drops to dissolve the earwax. The earwax usually falls out on its own or dissolves a week or two.

See a nurse at your GP practice if:

  • your ear will not clear
  • your ear is badly blocked
  • you can’t hear anything

Traditionally, medical professionals would use ear syringing to remove an earwax build-up.
This would involve irrigating the whole ear canal with water to loosen the wax built up to try and clear it.  This procedure can also damage the cilia in the ears leading to further wax build up later. There is also a small risk of infections and a very rare risk of damage to the eardrum.
Ear Microsuction is now the preferred method of wax removal; however, this is not available in most GP surgeries.

Preventing earwax build-up

Once your ears are better, you can keep using ear drops to soften the wax; this will help it fall out easier, preventing a further build-up.

Ear Wax Removal Treatments at Cheshire Lasers in Middlewich

At Cheshire Lasers Middlewich, we provide Hopi Ear Candling yo help clear ear wax.

Find out more about Ear Wax Removal with Hopi Ear Candling here

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Ultraformer Wrinkle Treatment Before and After Images and Reviews

Cheshire Lasers is excited to share some of our before and after images taken after a course of Ultraformer MF2 Wrinkle Treatments.

Before and After two Ultraformer MF2 Wrinkle treatments for the upper lip :

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This photo shows the improvements we have seen after two treatments. The collagen stimulation has improved the upper lip/smokers lines without the need for dermal fillers.

Before and After three Ultraformer MF2 Wrinkle treatments for the eye area :

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This photo shows the improvements we have seen after three treatments. The skin looks plumper and tighter due to the collagen stimulation in the skin.

Before and After two Ultraformer MF2 Wrinkle treatments for the eye area :

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This photo shows the improvements we have seen after two treatments. A third treatment was needed 4 months later to maintain the results.

Before and After a Single Ultraformer MF2 Wrinkle treatment under the eye :

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This photo shows the improvements we have seen just 2 weeks after a single treatment. The results should improve further over the next few weeks.  For best results, a course of three or sometimes four treatments is required.

Here is a review after an Ultraformer MF2 Treatment:

5/5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Absolutely fabulous service as always at Cheshire Lasers by all the staff I have met.
After having the Ultraformer treatment with Natasha, who is professional caring and explains every step.  I am so very pleased with the results.  I had the treatment for the under-eye area and has brightened, plumped and tightened exactly what I wanted. The treatment itself is quick painless and has no downtime, brilliant!
Will carry on having this as a maintenance treatment when needed and would highly recommend it to anyone looking to improve their under eye area.
Lucia

Find out more about Ultraformer MF2 treatments here. 

View Ultraformer MF2 before and after images from the manufacturer here:

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Cyspera

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What is Cyspera Cysteamine Cream?

Cyspera was the original and first cysteamine cream. It contained 5% Cysteamine cream, which can lighten skin and treat hyperpigmentation disorders such as age spots, melasma, and postinflammatory hyperpigmentation. 

This product was discontinued in 2022.

It was replaced by an improved version called Senté Cysteamine HSA Pigment & Tone Corrector containing 5% Cysteamine Cream, niacin amide and HSA in a 50ml tube.

How does Cyspera work?

As the name implies, the cream contains cysteamine, a metabolite of L-cysteine and a natural cellular component. L-cysteamine inhibits the production of melanin in the skin in several different ways which is why it is so effective.

A randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial confirmed the efficacy of cysteamine cream in treating epidermal melasma.

A reduction in pigmentation is usually seen after 6 weeks of consistent use. To achieve optimal results, it takes 8 to 12 weeks of regular use.

Find out more about other pigmentation treatments at Cheshire Lasers here. 

If you are interested in purchasing one of our available Cysteamine creams and would like to discuss which treatment is suitable for you, please complete the consultation form here. We will then contact you to book a consultation.

Cystamine consultation form.

Alternatively, after completing the form, you can book a Cyspera Telephone consultation online here.

Book an appointment with Cheshire Lasers

 

 

Wrinkle Relaxing

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Botox treatments are commonly referred to as Wrinkle Relaxing Treatments.

You can read more information about Botox Treatments here.

Popular cosmetic Botox treatments include:

  • Frown Reduction
  • Brow Lift
  • Forehead Line Reduction
  • Crows Feet Smoothing
  • Bunny Line Reduction
  • Smoker Lines
  • Correction of Asymmetrical Eye Brows and Facial Features.
  • Nasal Tip Elevation
  • Chin Crease Reduction
  • Reduction of Cobblestone Effect of Chin
  • Reduction of Excessive Sweating from Armpits and Hands
  • Hyperhidrosis
  • Gummy Smiles

View more information about Cosmetic Botox Procedures here.

Meet our Doctors and Nurses who perform Botox Treatments at Cheshire Lasers:

Dr Teri Johnson, our Medical Director, lives in Middlewich, where she has also been a part-time GP partner since 2000. She has been performing Botox treatments in her Cheshire Clinic since 2006. Dr Teri trained in Botox treatments with BCAM (The British College of Aesthetic Medicine), since then she has attended many courses and conferences to further her education and maintain and improve her skills in Botox treatments and has been treating thousands of patients since 2006.

Dr Teri has her own website where she discusses Botox, Azzalure and Alluzience treatments and aftercare in more detail here.
Find out about her Botox and Aesthetic training here.

Moira Grobicki, Advanced Nurse Practitioner and Independent Nurse Prescriber of Jouvence Aesthetics lives in Middlewich and has been working in Aesthetics since 2016.

Dr Kyra Drinnan is a GP partner who has been performing Aesthetics treatments since 2018 and owns De Novo Medical. She usually uses Botox.

Dr Kathryn Hazlehurst a GP and part-time aesthetic doctor, has been performing Botox, Bocouture and Azzalure treatments since 2022.

Katey Moulton RGN is an NHS community nurse. She trained in Aesthetics in August 2020 and joined Cheshire Lasers in September 2021 as an Aesthetic Nurse. Katey has her own Aesthetic business, Nevaeh Aesthetics, in partnership with her mum, Sara Walsh, an Aesthetic Nurse Practitioner and Independent Prescriber. Katey usually uses issues Azzalure and sometimes Botox.

Dr Teri Johnson

Dr Johnson has been performing Botox treatments in her Cheshire Clinics since 2006. Sheuses Botox, Azzalure, Alluzience and Bocouture Brands, and she specialises in treating the following areas:

View her Botox prices here.

Moira Grobicki

Aesthetic Nurse Moira has been performing Botox treatments at Cheshire Lasers since 20017. She uses Bocouture and Botox brands and specialises in treating the following areas:

View her Botox prices here.

Dr Kyra Drinnan

Dr Drinnan has been providing Botox treatments at Cheshire Lasers since 2022. She specialises in treating the following:

  • The Frown
  • The Forehead
  • The Eyes
  • Bunny Lines
  • Smokers Lines
  • The Chin
  • Masseters
  • Platysmal Bands / Neck Lines
  • Depressor Anguli Oris Muscle for Sad Mouth Corners
  • Hyperhidrosis Underarms, Forehead and Scalp Area

View her prices and when she is available here.

Dr Hazlehurst has been providing a range of treatments, including Botox, at Cheshire Lasers since January 2024.

She specialises in treating the following:

  • The Frown
  • The Forehead
  • The Eyes / Crows Feet
  • Exessive Sweating for underarms
  • Masseter for Bruxism (jaw clenching) & jawline slimming
  • Lip Lines
  • Gummy Smile
  • Nasal Flare
  • Platysmal Neck Bands
  • Bunny Lines
  • Chin Creases / Pebble Chin

View her prices and when she is available here.

Katey Moulton RGN

Aesthetic Nurse Katey has been performing treatments using Azzalure and Botox at Cheshire Lasers since 2021. She specialises in treating the following:

  • The Frown
  • The Forehead
  • The Eyes / Crows Feet
  • Bunny lines
  • Nasal flare
  • Nasal tip lift
  • Elevating oral commissures
  • Lip flip
  • Peri oral lines
  • Gummy smile
  • Dimpled chin
  • Masseter Reduction
  • Platymsal neck bands

View her prices and when she is available here.

Botulinum toxin is a prescription-only medicine, and Katey is not a prescriber. You will, therefore, need a consultation with her prescriber, Sara Walsh, before you have a treatment with Katey.

 

Reflexology for Menopause Transition

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At Cheshire Lasers Clinic, Sharron Roughton and Tara Shotton provide Reflexology for Menopausal Transition Symptoms.

What is Reflexology?

Reflexology is based on the principle that certain reflex points on the feet are linked to different organs of the body. When the points on the foot are stimulated by massage, it is thought that this then stimulates the corresponding organ.

Reflexology can help manage and improve symptoms during Perimenopause, Menopause, and beyond.

It offers a holistic approach to hormonal regulation and supports women through the natural life cycle. Reflexology is thought to help manage and improve symptoms and support health and general well-being.

Menopause reflexology focuses on key reflexes for common menopausal symptoms. The treatment aims to reduce symptoms on a physical and emotional level.

Reflexology can be helpful for ladies looking for a natural approach to managing their menopausal symptoms and for those on HRT.

You can book a course of treatment as part of your menopause care or you can book a one-off treatment for relaxation or an ongoing management of symptoms.

What is the Perimenopause?

Before menopause, a woman’s periods typically become irregular, which means that periods may be longer or shorter in duration or be lighter or heavier in the amount of flow. During this time, women often experience hot flushes/flashes; these typically last from 30 seconds to 10 minutes. They may be associated with shivering, sweating, and skin reddening. Hot flushes often stop occurring after a year or two. Other symptoms may include poor memory, general aches and pains,  vaginal dryness, trouble sleeping, and mood changes, including anxiety. The severity of symptoms varies between women. These symptoms can occur at any time in the perimenopause and can affect women in their 40s until their later 50s and sometimes beyond.

What is the Menopause?

Menopause is the time in most women’s lives when menstrual periods stop permanently, and they are no longer able to bear children. Menopause typically occurs between 49 and 52 years of age. Medical professionals often define menopause as having occurred when a woman has not had any vaginal bleeding for a year. It is due to a decrease in hormone production by the ovaries.

The following studies demonstrate the benefits of Reflexology during the Menopause:

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19901496
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12269681
Menopause

Want to know more?

Sharron and Tara both provide Reflexology to support the menopause transition.

The links below provide access to their profiles, prices, and contact details. Please contact them directly to discuss further.

Find out more about Tara.

Find out more about Sharron.

 

Sculptra

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Dr Teri Johnson performs all the Sculptra Treatments Cheshire Lasers Clinic

What is Sculptra?

Sculptra is a facial treatment that gives you deep tissue regeneration to help reduce the signs of ageing in your face. Unlike traditional Dermal Fillers, Sculptra works to replace lost collagen and replenish volume in your face more subtly over time, giving you a more natural looking appearance.

Sculptra is one of Dr Teri Johnson’s favourite treatments, in fact she has Sculptra herself. She trained in this procedure in 2008 and has attended regular update courses since then to improve her techniques and make sure she is up to date with current practice. Dr Teri follows the latest recommendations for preparing and administering the treatment, she uses a cannula to inject the product most of the time but sometimes she still uses needles.

On average Dr Teri performs around 5 Sculptra treatments a week at Cheshire Laser.

Sculptra was previously known as New-Fill and was launched in the U.K. in the year 2000. It was rebranded under the new name Sculptra in 2004 and is growing in popularity in the U.K. and Europe.

Sanofi Aventis used to distribute Sculptra however Sinclair took over its distribution a few years ago.

The advantage of Sculptra is that larger areas can be treated with a longer lasting result.

What is Sculptra made from?

Sculptra is made from Poly-L-lactic acid a synthetic polymer manufactured from lactic acid it does not require a skin test.
ThePoly-L-lactic acid is completely broken down within the skin over a period of months, however the results (new collagen growth) can last for up to 3 to 4 years.

Sculptra can be used for:

  • Replacing lost volume caused by ageing
  • Smooth lines and wrinkles in the cheeks and chin
  • Deep folds and wrinkles
  • Volume defects e.g. sunken cheeks and temples
  • Contour enhancement
  • Improving skin texture

How does Sculptra work?

The Poly-L-lactic acid in Sculptra stimulates collagen production in the areas it is injected to replace lost collagen and replenish volume in your face. The results develop slowly over time, giving you a natural looking appearance.

How many treatments will I need?

The number of treatments required to achieve the desired affect depends on your age and how well you make collagen due the the product.

It also depends on how deep your wrinkles are as well as the amount of volume, lift and contouring you desire.

For optimal results 2-4 treatments are usually required using between 2 and 6 vials of Sculptra. Treatments can be every 6 weeks, however they can be spaced every 3-6 months if you are not in a rush to see the end results.

How long does Sculptra last?

In contrast to some other treatments that require frequent refresher sessions, clinical trials indicate that Sculptra is effective for up to three years and in some cases longer, most people find the results last around two or more years.

During a Sculptra Treatment:

Dr Teri will make sure your face is thoroughly cleansed.
She will then apply a cream to numb the skin.
Photos will be taken of your face, and you will be examined to decide which areas need treatment.
The treatment itself will take about 30 minutes, and Dr Teri will use either a cannula, a needle or both depending on your needs.
Dr Teri will then massage your face and advise you about aftercare.

After Sculptra Treatment:

Massage is very important after Sculptra treatments and should be performed for 5 minutes, 5 times a day over the first 5 days.

After this, massage twice daily for 5 minutes for 6 weeks.

Massage is very important after Sculptra treatment it ensures the even distribution of the product in the tissue and makes sure collagen production occurs evenly and not in clumps.

After treatment, you should notice gradual results over the next several weeks. In general, it takes approximately six weeks to see some effects and the effects continue to develop up yo a year after treatment, sometimes even longer.

Side Effects:

Common effects at the site of injection include:

  • Bleeding
  • Tenderness
  • Mild Discomfort
  • Redness
  • Bruising
  • Swelling

These side effects generally resolve in 2-6 days.

More rare side effects include:

Nodule formation (small bumps) after injection. This is very rare and can be caused by too much product being injected or lack of massage. These small bumps may not be visible, and you may notice them only when you press in the treated skin. These bumps tend to happen within the first 6 to 12 months after the first treatment. Typically resolution is spontaneous, over a period of months. Massaging regularly after treatment reduces the risk of nodules.

Tissue infection/abscess is very rare and can be treated with antibiotics.
Granuloma (tissue nodules) are very rare and can be treated with injection of steroid into the affected area.

Hypersensitivity/allergy is very very rare and can be treated with antihistamines.

View Dr Teri’s Prices for Sculptra at Cheshire Lasers here:

Check out this video about Sculptra:

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Profhilo

Profhilo is currently one of the most popular treatments at Cheshire Lasers

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What is Profhilo?

Profhilo is a completely new product that uses patented technologies engineered for ‘skin remodelling’. It is made from hyaluronic acid (HA) like many Dermal Fillers however rather than filling lines it is designed to promote collagen and elastin growth to reduce skin laxity.

Thanks to the unique characteristics of Profhilo, improving skin laxity is easily obtained in only two sessions, with a 1-month interval, and only five injection points on each side of the face. Profhilo is suitable for practically anyone, men and women, from 30 years old and with no upper age limit.

Profhilo is the first BDDE-free stabilised injectable HA based product for treating skin laxity.
With one of the highest concentrations of HA on the market (64mg/2ml) it is not only boosting and hydrating the skin, but also remodels the ageing and sagging tissue. As a stabilised product Profhilo lasts in the skin around 28 days. During this time the stimulation of 4 different types of collagen and elastin takes place by slow release of HA.
The stimulation results in significant tissue improvement. Therefore, we cannot say that Profhilo is a skin booster as it also has a significant tightening/lifting effect on the tissue.

Profhilo is licensed as a Medical device and has a European CE Mark. The treatment is temporary as the HA completely breaks down within the skin, leaving no trace.

Can you combine Profhilo with other treatments?

Profhilo delivers great results as a treatment on its own or in combination with other aesthetics treatments currently on offer.

Treated areas shouldn’t be reinjected with any other products within 2 weeks of the initial procedure.

Unless the same doctor/ nurse is performing the treatments  we recommend, Botulinum Toxin should be injected two weeks prior or 2 weeks after a Profhilo treatment.

We recommend you leave a 2 weeks window pre and post any Microdermabrasion, chemical peel, facial or IPL treatment.

Fractional resurfacing 3–4 weeks distant.

We do not recommend Profhilo treatment in the immediate period following other routine medical procedures (including vaccination) and dental procedures.  At Cheshire Lasers, we recommend you leave a 2-week window  pre and post-Prohilo treatment.

What happens during a Profhilo Treatment?

During the treatment, we inject the product using very fine needles in five specific points on the face. These are called the Bio Aesthetic Points (BAPs).

At Cheshire Lasers, we usually perform Profhilo using this BAP technique. It makes the treatment effective and simple, reducing the chance of pain, bruising or haematoma at the injection sites.

Once injected, the product immediately starts spreading under the skin and disperses evenly,  integrating within the skin’s existing tissue.

How long do the results last?

You should notice the results of the treatment – increased firmness, elasticity and an overall improved quality of your skin for around six months.

However, other factors can affect the results, such as your age, your lifestyle and your skin’s natural ageing process.

How many Profhilo treatments will I need?

For most patients, we recommend an initial course of two treatment sessions, with an interval of one month between sessions.

We then recommend top-up and maintenance sessions approximately every six months, depending on your body’s response to the initial treatment.

How much is a Profhilo treatment?

A single 2ml treatment is approximately £300- 325. The price varies according to the practitioner and their experience.

The following doctors and nurses provide Profhilo you can view their prices on their page:

before and after profhilo

Are there any side effects from Profhilo treatment?

Immediately after treatment, lumps are noticeable at the injection sites and look like midgey bites. The lumps reduce quickly over a few hours and usually disappear by the next morning.

You may experience redness, itching, discolouration and tenderness at the injection site.  These effects are mild and usually fade quickly.

Bruising can occur and may last several days, sometimes a bit longer.

Is Profhilo suitable for everyone?

Profhilo is suitable for anyone who is looking for treatment for the signs of ageing skin.

At Cheshire Lasers we do recommended profhilo if:

  • you have a hypersensitivity to hyaluronic acid
  • you are pregnant or breastfeeding