Swedish massage is the most common and best-known type of massage in the West. The massage is performed while lying on a massage table with your face down. A Swedish massage can be slow and gentle or vigorous and bracing; this depends on your request and the therapist’s personal style.
Swedish massage is based on the Western concepts of anatomy and physiology, as opposed to energy work on “meridians” or sen lines in Asian massage systems.
What do I wear during a Swedish Massage?
During a Swedish massage we recommend you do not wear any clothing on top but recommend you wear your underpants so you and our therapists are not out of your comfort zones.
What does a treatment involve?
In all Swedish massages, your therapist will first consult with you to discuss any issues or injuries you may have. You can also tell them upfront if you prefer light or firm pressure.
Your therapist will use a pre-blended oil and perform various massage strokes. These movements warm up the muscle tissue, releasing tension and gradually breaking up muscle “knots”, reducing pain and stiffness and promoting relaxation.
The therapist uncovers only the body part he/she is working on, keeping the rest of your body nice and warm.
You usually start by lying face down with your head in a U-shaped face cradle so your spine stays neutral. The therapist generally starts by massaging your back, using various massage strokes that include sliding, gliding, kneading, friction, stretching and tapping. The therapist then massages the back of each leg then turns you round to massage the front of each leg, both arms and generally finishes with your neck and shoulders.
If the pressure is too light or too firm, you should speak up and ask the therapist to adjust it.
Swedish massage usually includes some deeper work on areas of specific muscle tension, but if you truly want deeper, more intensive treatment with firmer pressure such as a deep tissue massage or a sports massage.
Swedish massage is performed by Jade at Cheshire Lasers.
Aromatherapy is a massage with essential oils. The oils are derived from the essence of plants, flowers, trees and berries.
A slightly lighter massage allows the essential oils to carry out their therapeutic effect. Essential oils are blended to suit each client’s needs. An all-over body or part-body massage.
Our Cheshire Aromatherapists select essential oils for their therapeutic effects in treating stress-related conditions such as insomnia and headaches, digestive disorders, colds and menstrual problems. It is also used to relieve stress, help relaxation and enhance well-being. These effects may be sedative, calming, stimulating, uplifting, antidepressant, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antiviral, or antioxidant.
How does it work?
Aromatherapy is an alternative medicine technique that makes use of essential oils, blended to suit each client’s need. Molecules in the scents released by the essential oils are absorbed into the bloodstream either through the skin during massage or by inhalation through the nose and lungs. These pass to the part of the brain that influences mood and the hormonal system.
Massage therapy at the Cheshire Lasers aims to soothe, revitalise, uplift the spirit, encourage positive thinking and boost the immune system enabling the body to heal itself.
Aromatherapy massage is good for the following:
Stress and stress-related conditions
Digestive disorders
Headaches/Migraines
Premenstrual Syndrome(PMS)
Backpain
Physiological Benefits of Aromatherapy Massage:
Enhance lymphatic drainage in order to reduce fluid retention and prevent oedema
Induce a feeling of deep relaxation in the body
Help to restore balance in the body
Stimulate the body’s natural immune system
Increase the oxygen and nutrient supply to the tissues by increasing the blood circulation
Help to increase energy levels
Psychological Benefits of Aromatherapy Massage:
Promote a general state of well-being
Calm and soothe the mind
Help to reduce nervous tension
Help to lift the mood and reduce feelings of depression
Offered by:
Aromatherapy Treatments are currently not available at Cheshire Lasers
Jade offers massage treatments with preblended scented oils.
The Back, Neck and Shoulder massage is a rejuvenating massage is sequenced to relax and ease tension. This treatment is suitable to anybody who wants to relieve stress, improve their circulation and posture, relax the muscles and improve flexibility.
This massage is extremely relaxing, so you will be leaving the treatment room calm and rejuvenated.
This relaxing treatment is the ultimate skin and body therapy suitable for anybody, especially if you have a stressed and busy lifestyle.
This 55-minute treatment works on every part of the body having a back, neck and shoulder routine, working on the feet, back and front of legs, abdominal region, arms, face and scalp. This treatment improves flexibility and blood circulation, helps relive muscle tension, breaks down toxins in the body and speeds up your metabolism. Stressed out muscles are usually caused by a combination of physical and emotional stress and a full body massage is just what you need to leave feeling calm and relaxed.
Allow 60 minutes
Jade provides these treatments choose from:
55 mins
90 mins
At Cheshire Lasers, our NVQ Level 4 Laser Technician provides Laser and IPL Hair Removal treatments.
Cheshire Lasers offers Intense Pulsed Light ( IPL ) and Laser Hair Removal treatments to leave you with plenty of time to get on with more important things. After all shaving can sometimes feel like a chore, especially on holiday.
The treatments remove unwanted hair by destroying the hair root so that it finds it difficult to re-grow. It is non-invasive, quick and you usually see results in just a few sessions.
IPL and Laser Hair Removal can also offer a superior solution for hormone-related hair growth and for large areas of unwanted hair.
At Cheshire Lasers, we perform mostly IPL Hair Removal treatments using the very effective Lumina AQS machine made by Lynton Lasers. Lynton Lasers a local company in Holmes Chapel make machines with an outstanding reputation and used all over the country.
Prior to any treatment, our laser technicians will provide a full consultation. The consultation identifies your expectations and provides a complete explanation of the treatment. Our Laser technicians take a full medical history to confirm your suitability for treatment. If you wish to go ahead with treatment, they will discuss everything on our consent form so you understand everything before signing it. They will then perform a patch test to confirm there are no adverse skin reactions to the light.
How do Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) and Lasers work?
Laser and Intense Pulsed Light systems release precise short bursts of light energy which is the melanin pigment in the hair absorbs. This energy heats the hair and destroys the root to achieve long term hair reduction.
How is Laser treatment carried out?
At Cheshire Lasers, we use Intense Pulsed Light for Hair Removal. You will be asked to put on goggles to protect your eyes. A layer of chilled gel is applied to the area to guide the light into the skin. The light guide is placed on the skin and a short pulse of light is released, targeting many follicles simultaneously. The applicator is then moved to the neighbouring area of skin and the process is repeated until the entire area is treated. The chilled gel is removed and the area is cooled.
Aftercare Sun avoidance is essential. We recommend daily use of a high factor, broad-spectrum sunblock.
Am I suitable for Laser Hair Removal?
The ideal patient is fair-skinned with dark hair, but results can also be achieved for fairer hair and darker skin types. The darker the hair, the more easily it is treated; as darker hair contains more melanin, it will heat up more easily. Fairer hair contains less melanin and is harder to treat.
No anaesthesia is required and most patients describe the discomfort as moderate and acceptable. Sensations vary, but most describe it as a very short hot pinprick that occurs very quickly when the Intense Pulsed Light is emitted, making it the preferred choice for Hair Removal.
As the hair reduces with subsequent treatments the discomfort often reduces.
What will I see after the treatment?
The hair follicles are damaged by heat but the hairs remain in the follicles. The hairs fall out after 1 – 3 weeks as the epidermis renews. During this period the hairs will seem to ‘grow’ as they are pushed out by the new epidermis.
Is Laser Hair Removal safe?
The skin can become quite red immediately after treatment, however, most patients experience no side effects and any skin reaction usually disappears within a few hours. Very rarely the skin may become lighter or darker, or some small blister may form.
How many treatments are necessary?
Only hair that is actively growing is affected, therefore multiple treatments are needed. Treatment is conducted every 4 – 8 weeks, depending on the site treated, until a satisfactory result is seen. The number of treatments required varies, but typically 6 or more treatments are required for maximum results.
How long does each Laser /IPL hair removal treatment take?
Treatments can take from 15 minutes to an hour, depending on the area being treated.
IPL Laser Hair Removal mechanics:
The focused, broad-spectrum light is applied to the surface of the skin by way of a handpiece. The intense light travels through the tissue of the skin until it strikes the hair shafts or the bulb (root) of the hair. The bulb is usually where the highest concentration of melanin is located, as opposed to the rest of the hair shaft. The light is converted to heat energy. The bulb and most of the hair shaft are instantly vaporized. The intense heat radiated by the hair also destroys the hair-producing papilla or the entire hair follicle. It is also claimed that direct light-heat conversion occurs directly in the darker coloured capillaries that bring nourishing blood to the follicle.
Cheshire Lasers Clinic offers a wide range of PRP Treatments.
What is PRP?
Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) is a non-surgical treatment that utilises your body’s healing abilities to stimulate skin healing, repair and recovery. It has the power to trigger your body’s own tissue regeneration potential. It is a natural treatment that uses the platelets from your blood. When activated, platelets secrete and release at least 7 different growth factors, which enhance the natural healing processes. They also stimulate collagen production to rejuvenate the skin, improve blood supply to tissues, and greatly improve skin tone and texture. It also reduces fine lines and wrinkles and can stimulate hair growth in the hair follicles.
PRP has been thoroughly investigated, and it is used for medical treatments. Doctors use PRP for nerve injury, tendinitis, osteoarthritis, cardiac muscle injury, bone repair and regeneration, plastic surgery and oral surgery. PRP also helps treat sports injuries in professional athletes to stimulate healing for skin wounds and burns.
What does PRP treatment involve?
This innovative technique involves centrifuging a small blood sample to separate it into components. Your practitioner will extract the PRP component from the sample and prepare it for injection.
Using a small sterile needle, your practitioner will inject the PRP into the treatment area.
Topical PRP can be combined with microneedling. This creates many tiny channels in the skin from microneedling, allowing the PRP to penetrate the tissues.
What types of PRP treatments are available?
At Cheshire Lasers, we use PRP on the face, neck, scalp, hands and other body areas for skin rejuvenation with sometimes astonishing results.
Treatment of the face with PRP has been called the “vampire facial” or “Dracula facial” on various reality TV shows, such as Cheshire Housewives. Celebrities such as Kim Kardashian have had this treatment to rejuvenate their skin.
PRP- Face, hands, décolletage, scarring & skin
Skin becomes plump, brighter and rejuvenated; fine lines and wrinkles reduce. The skin’s hydration and contours improve to create a youthful, radiant bloom.
It successfully reduces crow’s feet and wrinkles around the lips, nose and mouth. It is popular for the tear trough area, giving a more natural appearance.
PRP for Hair Loss
The high concentration of growth factors in PRP will strengthen hair follicles and help address hair loss & thinning hair. For hair loss we recommend six treatments over 12 months. One every month for three months and then one every three months for nine months.
How many PRP treatments will I need?
A monthly course of treatment gives the best results. The number of treatments you require depends on the problem. Often, you will need at least three treatments.
What are the benefits of PRP:
No surgery/ no anaesthetic
Completely safe and natural – no synthetic substances/no danger of allergic reactions or infections
Walk-in Walk-out procedure – minimal disruption to your day
Virtually painless, plus fast results and fast recovery
How much does PRP cost at Cheshire Lasers?
PRP treatments cost between £400 to £600 / session
Who performs the PRP treatments at Cheshire Lasers?
Restylane Dermal Filler was launched in the UK in 1996. The manufacturer, Q-Med is now part of Galderma.
In 2013 Galderma estimated that over 15 million treatments had been carried out worldwide.
Restylane is a gel containing particles of cross linked hyaluronic acid similar to the body’s own natural collagen. It is non animal in origin and does not require a patch test.
The hyaluronic acid is broken down over months leaving no trace of the product.
The gel is injected into the skin with a very fine needle, it plumps out the skin, filling lines, and deeper folds.
In 2016, the EMERVEL range of hyaluronic acid-based fillers, also from Galderma, was integrated into their Restylane range to create one large range of hyaluronic acid fillers incorporating NASHA Technology and Optimal Balance Technology into one product brand.
Restylane is a safe treatment and the full range contains 0.3% lidocaine for improved patient comfort.
View the products in the Restylane range used by Dr Teri Johnson:
Restylane Classic
Restylane has an intermediate sized gel-particle and is specifically designed for the correction of moderate facial wrinkles e.g. forehead wrinkles, glabella lines, mild nose to lip furrows and lip enhancement. It contains lidocaine to reduce the discomfort from the procedure.
Restylane Lyft (Perlane)
Restylane Perlane has the largest gel particles in the Restylane product range. It is intended for shaping the face’s contours, correcting deeper folds and lip enhancement. e.g. Naso-labial folds, marionette folds, cheek enhancement, chin and jaw augmentation.
Restylane Refyne (formerly Emervel Classic)
Restylane Refyne provides a medium lifting effect, ideal for fine to moderate lines and wrinkles. It also works well for lip rejuvenation and restoration.
Restylane Volyme (formerly Emervel Volume)
Restylane Volyme has a very high volume lifting effect and integrates with the skin matrix. Used to address lost facial volume associated with ageing. It is a great products for enhancing or contouring facial features such as the cheekbones, cheeks and chin.
Restylane Defyne (formerly Emervel Deep)
Restylane Refyne has a high volume lifting effect and integrates with the skin matrix. Used to smooth away deep wrinkles or folds such as naso-labial and marionette lines (mouth-to-chin lines).
Restylane Kysse (formerly Emervel Lips)
Restylane Kysse – specifically formulated to enhance, define or augment the lip body and border. As with all of the Restylane range it contains lidocaine for improved comfort during the procedure.
Restylane Skin Boosters
Restylane Skin Boosters have the smallest particle size in the Restylane product range. It is intended for hydrating and boosting the skin.
Seborrheic Keratosis is a harmless overgrowth of epidermal keratinocytes that you can find anywhere on the skin, and the cause is unknown.
They have several different names, including seborrhoeic warts and basal cell papillomas.
Seborrhoeic keratoses have a rough surface and appear to be stuck on the skin. They can vary in colour from your normal skin colour to almost black, most often occur on the stomach, chest and back and usually start to appear after the age of 40.
They are not true warts and are not contagious. However, they run in families, possibly due to genetics or skin type. They usually do not cause trouble, but occasionally, they can become inflamed, especially if knocked or caught in something like a zip.
Do Seborrheic Keratosis require treatment?
Seborrheic warts are usually harmless and, therefore, do not usually require treatment. However, some people arrange for their removal for cosmetic reasons. This is best done by scraping the wart away or by freezing it with liquid nitrogen.
For more complex lesions, Mr Will Allen may use a range of other surgical methods. He can discuss this at your consultation, which is better face-to-face, so he can thoroughly assess the lesion. However, you may prefer to email cheshirelasers@hotmail.co.uk an image of the lesion so we can get his opinion if you prefer some more information before you book.
The size of your pores is determined by your skin type. Large pores are more common if you have oily or thick skin. Pores become larger and more noticeable if they become congested with sebum the oil we produce to protect the skin. A combination of old dead skin cells and sebum can block the pores and then oxidise into a black plug known as a blackhead.
As we age pores get larger! This is due to the loss of collagen that occurs with the ageing process, which provides support to the skin and its structures. The more support is lost, the more pores dilate and appear bigger.
Which Treatments Remove Large Pores?
Unfortunatley there is no treatment available which will remove large pores for good.
You can only improve / reduce them and you will need to continue with treatments to maintain the results.
Good skincare can make a big difference there is a lot that you can do.
Products that reduce oiliness, unclog pores, stimulate cell renewal and stimulate collagen can all help reduce the size of pores. Also, you must avoid products that clog pores and make them bigger.
Here are our top tips for reducing large pores at home:
Do:
Use an exfoliating cleanser for at least a minute twice a day, ideally one containing salicylic acid, which is great for unclogging pores, glycolic and lactic acid are also good. We love ZO Exfoliating Cleanser
Use a Pore Refiner use products that target pores specificaly. Use daily on the areas more prone to large pores. We love ZO Instant Pore Refiner apply to pore prone skin daily to help shrink the appearance of pores and prevents congestion.
Apply a hydrator with a gentle retinol or retinoid to reduce oil production and speed up cell turnover . We love ZO Daily Power Defence it suits all skin types of all ages and won’t irritate sensitive skin or clog oily skin.
Use a Sulfur, Charcoal or Clay mask once or twice a week to draw out the oils and impurities from your skin. Our favourites are ZO Skin Health Sulfur Masque and Medik8 Clay Mask
Do not:
Overuse moisturisers, they slow down cell turnover and compact dead cells in the pores, which then enlarge.
Don’t try to cover up the problem with foundation or powders because again it can compact dead cells.
Avoid using fake tan. The tan stains the sebum and dead cells in the pores making them appear more visible.
Microdermabrasion is a facial treatment that blasts your skin with tiny crystals sanding off and removing dead skin cells. This treatment removes just the top surface of the skin and unclogs pores and blackheads. It also helps reduce fine lines and stimulates collagen which gives the pores more support.
Microneedling is another way to reduce pore size. This treatment uses a needling device to create thousands of tiny holes in your skin. The healing process stimulates the release of growth factors and stimulates the production of collagen and elastin, giving firmer skin, which supports the pores so they appear smaller. This treatment also helps resurface and smooth the skin’s surface, which also helps reduce pores.
A skin peel can smooth the surface of the skin making pores appear less noticeable. Cheshire Lasers offers a wide variety of skin peels. Choose from a milder peel which gives little or no downtime but are less effective and the results are short-lasting. Or a more aggressive peel which gives more peeling and more downtime and the results can last a few months. Many people opt for a course of mild peels and step up in strength until they achieve good results and then have a maintenance treatment every month or two.
The Hydrafacial is famous for its properties for unblocking pores. The treatment jet washes the skin with products which exfoliates the skin and removes dead skin cells. It then applies a product containing glycolic and salicylic acid to soften blockages in the pores, and then a vacuum removes the softened gunk. Finally, the Hydafacial applies a combination of vitamins, peptides, and moisturising hyaluronic acid to hydrate and plump the skin and reduce wrinkles if you have any!
Radiofrequency (also known as RF), involves heating up the skin layers to stimulate collagen production. A course of 6 to 8 treatments can tighten and brighten the skin providing support for the pores, which can reduce their appearance.
Botox is known for its use to freeze facial muscles and reduce sweating. However, it is now also being used to reduce the production of oil in the skin. Injections of tiny doses of Botox are placed into the surface of the skin, and this causes a temporary reduction in sebum production which can reduce pore size in some people.
At Cheshire Lasers, we offer a range of acne treatments and products to create a programme tailored to your individual needs.
What is Acne?
Acne is a common disorder of the skin’s sebaceous glands that results in clogged pores, whiteheads, blackheads, spots, inflammation of the skin and sometimes scarring.
Acne occurs when the sebum is not able to pass through the hair follicle; this happens because the cells of the follicle walls are shed too fast and clump together, blocking the opening of the hair follicle so the sebum cannot get through; bacteria then start to build up and grow in the area, creating an acne lesion. It is most commonly found on the face, chest, and back. It can have a real impact on your confidence and the way you feel about yourself.
Acne Treatments available at Cheshire Lasers:
Skin Care Products
There are several options for treating acne; it is important to use good skincare products before starting any clinic treatment. For some clients, products can reduce acne with no need for treatment.
Products available to purchase at the clinic for treating acne are:
The ZO Skin Health Products are our favourite Acne skincare treatment. If you book a consultation with one of our aestheticians, we can give you a few small samples to try.
Oral Supplements to Help Acne
At Cheshire Lasers, we have seen remarkable improvements in acne following oral supplementation. We certainly recommend you consider treating your skin from within.
Vitamin A, antioxidants and anti-inflammatory supplements are very effective. These acne treatments are highly recommended if you have acne on larger areas of the body, such as the back, chest and arms.
Cheshire Lasers recommends the following Acne Treatments / Supplements:
Dermalux light therapy can be used to reduce redness and inflammatio,n andto help reduce active acne. This popular and effective treatment is great on its own but even better combined with the ZO Peel above.
Should these be recommended at your consultation, you would need to see Dr Teri Johnson for a face to face consultation to discuss these preparations.
How do I know what treatments / Products I need?
Before any treatment can be carried out, we recommend a full consultation. We will identify your concerns and go over the treatments you have tried in the past. We will want to know the treatments you have tried from your GP, Dermatologist and other clinics. A medical history will need to be reviewed to ensure the most appropriate treatments are recommended. To ensure your medical history and medications do not contraindicate the treatments.
We can then discuss your best treatment options and the most likely outcomes. We may even advise you to return to your GP for treatment.
Who should I see at Cheshire Laser about my acne?
For mild to moderate acne:
One of our Aestheticians can help you.
A 30-minute consultation is £25.
They will perform a skin analysis to assess your skin and can then recommend skincare, facials, hydrafacials, dermalux light, peel,s an/ or microdermabrasion.
Should you purchase any skincare or arrange any treatments the £25 consultation fee is deducted from the cost of your treatment.
For Moderate to Severe acne or acne that does not respond to treatment:
If you have not done so already, we highly recommend you see your GP, who can prescribe a range of topical or oral treatments. You may even need a referral to a dermatologist for resistant cases.
If you have gone down that route and are still struggling, we recommend you book an appointment with Dr Johnson.
A 30-minute private consultation is £50.
She will discuss the treatments you have had over the counter and on prescription from your GP and Dermatologist, as well as skincare products you have tried.
She can recommend the treatment(s) / products she thinks would most likely help. If necessary, she can prescribe items from the Obagi Clenziderm system or the ZO Medical Product range. Sometimes, she may recommend you see your GP again so they can prescribe alternative treatments for you or recommend you see a Dermatologist.
Jacqui Rostron is highly regarded as a Permanent Makeup Specialist within the U. K.with over ten years experience at her fingertips. Jacqui`s expertise in providing stunning brows, eyeliner and lips have become greatly sought after across the U.K. from beauty salons, spas, and skin clinics to working alongside aesthetic doctors.
Jacqui is an advanced specialist and also carries out cosmetic medical tattooing for clients with areola and nipple reconstruction, alopecia,and hair loss due to chemotherapy.
When applied by a professionally skilled technician, like Jacqui, permanent cosmetic makeup can achieve life- changing results which are confidence boosting.
Jacqui Rostron offers the following treatments :
Eyebrows
Eyeliner
Lipliner/Blushed Lips
Beauty Marks
Breast And Areola/Nipple
Tattoo following surgery
