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Dermal Fillers

What are Dermal Fillers?

Dermal fillers are injectable treatments that reduce the appearance of wrinkles, lines and deeper folds, rejuvenating the skin to give a more youthful appearance.

Are Dermal Fillers Permanent or Temporary?

Dermal fillers are classified into two types: non-permanent (resorbable) or permanent (non-resorbable).

Non-permanent fillers last 6-18 months, depending on the product used.

Dr Teri Johnson and her associates only use resorbable fillers because permanent fillers have a much higher risk of permanent side effects.

What do Dermal Fillers contain?

In the 1980s, collagen was the first dermal filler approved in the USA.

However, the leading dermal fillers in the UK mostly contain hyaluronic acid. Hyaluronic acid is a natural component of our own skin which can be synthesised artificially to create a dermal filler. Hyaluronic acid-based fillers have the advantage that they can last 4 to 18 months, depending on the product. They can be broken down by the enzyme hyaluronidase if needed, so the filler can be removed more rapidly if necessary.

Other non-permanent dermal fillers contain ingredients such as Poly-L-lactic acid and calcium hydroxyapatite which stimulate collagen while in the skin.

Which Dermal Filler should I have?

Dr Teri Johnson and her associates at Cheshire Lasers collectively have had many years of experience performing thousands of treatments with various dermal filler brands. This experience has helped them determine which fillers work best in different areas for different skin types and indications to give the effect they want to achieve. Some dermal fillers suit some skin types more than others. There is no perfect filler; different ones last longer in some people than others. Different skin types respond better to different products.

At your consultation, your medical practitioner will assess your skin type, thickness, hydration, texture, and the problems you hope to address. They can then recommend the most appropriate treatment for you and will show you some before and after images of her previous treatments that she has performed with that product to enable you to decide if the treatment is for you.

Which Dermal Fillers do Cheshire Lasers use?

Dr Teri and her associates use only quality-assured premium Dermal Fillers at Cheshire Lasers. Well-known established Dermal Filler brands such as Restylane, Juvederm Ultra, Juvederm Vycross, Radiesse, Ellansé, Teosyal, and Belotero. Each specialist has a different experience in different products and has different preferences.

If you have had dermal fillers in the past, giving your medical practitioner as much information as possible about the treatment is helpful. It will benefit you and them to know which products have been used and where they were injected. It is also helpful to know whether the treatment gave you the results you expected and whether you had any unwanted effects.

Dermal fillers come in different thicknesses; in general, the thicker products help contour the face. Whilst thinner products are great for hydrating tissues, they are also more effective at treating finer superficial lines.

What can Dermal Fillers Treat?

Popular Dermal Filler treatment areas include:

Smokers Lines
Lip Rejuvenation for ageing shrunken lips
Lip Enhancement to volumise lips
Cheek Enhancement
Temple Enhancement
Chin Enhancement
Marionette Line Reduction
Naso-labial folds (nose to mouth lines)
Hand Rejuvenation
General Volume Enhancement
The 8-point lift
Scars

Advance Technique Treatments are also available:

Nose Reshaping
Tear Trough Rejuvenation
Forehead Enhancement / Brow Lift

Which Dermal Filler Treatments do we specialise in?

Dr Johnson

Dr Teri Johnson has years of experience in all the above treatments. Her favourite fillers are Restylane, Juvederm, Ellanse and HArmonyCa.

She loves performing lip and peri-oral Rejuvenation to refresh the lips and peri-oral area and prevent further signs of ageing. Dr Teri also enjoys performing full-face enhancements to reduce signs of ageing. Find out more about Dr Teri’s specialist areas here.

Dr Drinnan

Dr Kyra Drinnan primarily uses Juvederm, Teosyal, HArmonyCa and Radiesse dermal fillers. She has advanced dermal filler training and can use them to treat a wide range of problems, including lips, marionette lines, cheeks, tear troughs, chins, jawlines, hands and full face treatments.

Dr Kathryn Hazlehurst

Dr Kathryn Hazlehurst uses mostly Stylage in her practice. She loves sculpting cheeks to add definition and restore the triangle of youth and improving ratios to enhance the facial profile. She also enjoys full-face and lower-face rejuvenation, including correcting downturned smiles.

Aesthetic Nurse Katey Moulton

Aesthetic Nurse Katey uses mostly Restylane Dermal Fillers in her practice. She specialises in lip treatments and enjoys enhancing younger and older lips. She also provides lip rejuvenation treatments.

What does a Dermal Filler Treatment involve?

Find out what a Dermal Filler procedure involves here.

Side Effects from Dermal Filler Treatments

Cheshire Lasers Dermal Fillers Pre-Treatment Advice

Cheshire Lasers Dermal Fillers After Care and Recovery Information

Why have your treatment with a Medical Professional?

What is Hyaluronidase?

Hyaluronidase is also known as Hylase; it is a prescription treatment that doctors and nurses can use to dissolve Hyaluronic acid fillers.

Find out how hylase works and how to access this treatment at Cheshire Lasers here.

Summary of Dermal Filler types we use at Cheshire Lasers:

View Dr Teri Johnson’s Blog, briefly summarising the benefits of injectable treatments here.

How much are Dermal Fillers?

At Cheshire Lasers, Dermal Fillers prices start from £220.

The price varies depending on the filler, the location, the specialist performing your treatment and the number of syringes and sessions required.

View the Price lists for our specialists performing Dermal Fillers at Cheshire Lasers here:

CACI Face and Jowl Lift Treatments

The Classic CACI Non-Surgical Facelift

The Classic CACI Non-Surgical Facelift uses micro-current energy on the facial muscles to restore tone and elasticity. It takes 50 minutes.

The CACI Eye Revive

The CACI Eye Revive re-energises & uplifts the eyes leaving them bright and tight. It takes 30 – 35 minutes.

Find out more details about the CACI Eye Revive treatment here.

The CACI Jowl Lift

The CACI Jowl Lift has been developed to specifically to target muscle laxity around the jawline, lifting and firming the muscles and refining the jawline. It takes approximately 15 minutes.

Find out more details about the CACI Jowl Lift here.

The Super CACI Non-Surgical Facelift

The Super CACI Non-Surgical Facelift is for those people wanting a more intensive treatment this takes 70 minutes and concentrates on areas of laxity, it is aimed at mature skin types and those with specific concerns.

The Classic CACI Non-Surgical Facelift with a Hydratone Facial

Combines the Classic CACI Non-Surgical Facelift with the Hydratone mask treatment. The micro-current Hydratone rollers electrically conduct collagen, hyaluronic acid and other hydrating actives to provide intensive skin hydration, skin cooling and a plumping effect. This takes 1 hour.

CACI Hand Rejuvenation

The CACI Hand Rejuvenation Treatment treats the hands with a unique combination of their new Rejuvenating Hand Mask and Electro Glove technology.

Takes 30mins but can be performed as an add-on at the same time as some of our CACI Facial Treatments.

Find out more about CACI Treatments and how they work here.

View CACI before and after images from the supplier here.

View our CACI Treatment prices here.

Skin Rejuvenation – What Works?

At Cheshire Lasers, we provide many treatments for Skin Rejuvenation.

You can achieve brighter, younger skin using chemical or physical agents to increase the skin’s cell turnover, stimulate collagen production, reduce lines and wrinkles and even skin tone.

Cheshire Lasers Clinic provides a variety of rejuvenation treatments to suit different skin types and skin concerns; for optimum results, you may need a combination of treatments.

There are so many for you to choose from:

Radiofrequency Skin Tightening	Radiofrequency technology stimulates collagen, reducing fine lines and wrinkles and reducing the saggy appearance of skin. It, therefore, tightens plumps and brightens skin. Cheshire Lasers has two Radiofrequency devices, Thermaclinic, which is excellent for treating eyes, upper lips and full faces. Endymed works deeper and is the best for treating the cheeks and neck area.
Radiofrequency Microneedling	Radiofrequency (RF) Microneedling uses the most advanced technology to improve skin texture and tone and promote collagen growth to deliver plump, healthy, firmer-looking skin. It is excellent for improving ageing skin and scars but also has an impressive lifting-tightening effect. It works well all over the face, including the fine lines around the mouth and eyes.
CACI Microcurrent	CACI microcurrent treatments are “the original non-surgical facelift”. They involve the use of applying tiny microcurrents to re-educates your muscles. The treatments lift sagging muscles; tone and tighten; improve the colour and texture of the skin; stimulate collagen production, and help delay the ageing process.
Microneedling	Microneedling is an excellent treatment for skin tightening, reducing lines and wrinkles, reducing pore size, reducing scars and general skin rejuvenation. At Cheshire Lasers, our specialists use two electronic needle devices for skin rejuvenation. They deliver less painful treatments with less downtime than the usual Dermaroller treatments. Kate and Natasha provide EDS Treatments Dr Teri provides Dermapen Treatments.
Microdermabrasion	This medical-grade treatment removes the entire stratum corneum and helps reduce the superficial signs of ageing. In addition, repeated microdermabrasion treatments at regular intervals may influence how the lower layers of skin grow and remove deeper blemishes over time.
Dermaplaning	Dermaplaning is a manual exfoliation treatment that brightens the skin to give an instant glow. A sterile scalpel is used to gently and safely remove dead skin cells from the top layer of your skin (epidermis). It leaves the skin more receptive to serums and moisturisers. It also increases cell renewal and collagen and elastin production, delivering a more youthful and rejuvenated complexion. This treatment removes the vellus hair (peach fuzz) on the skin’s surface. The result is silky smooth skin so that you can apply makeup flawlessly.
Laser Skin Rejuvenation	Using the Intense Pulsed Light system, we can reduce signs of ageing caused by sun damage. For example, we can reduce or even remove blemishes such as brown spots (pigmentation) and redness (thread veins).
Ultraformer MF2 Wrinkle treatment	Sensitive areas around the eye, mouth and forehead can be easily treated with ultrasound technology. In addition; the newly developed MF2 Ultraformer Treatment stimulates collagen to reduce fine lines and wrinkles in these areas.
Chemical Peels	Our aesthetic technicians can perform a variety of peels, including BioRepeel, ZO Peels and Obagi Blue Radiance Peels. Dr Kyra Drinnan performs the pHformula TCA Touch peel.
Dermalux LED Therapy	At Cheshire Lasers, we have the Dermalux LED skin rejuvenation treatment in red, infrared and blue. This allows us to treat you with 2 or 3 lights simultaneously. The red and infrared lights are great for anti-ageing and skin rejuvenation. TBluelight is excellent for reducing oily skin and bacteria in acne sufferers.
Profhilo	Profhilo is an injectable treatment which stimulates collagen and elastin in the top layers of the skin. After a course of treatments, the skin becomes plumper and more hydrated, and it can even bring about some lifting and firming of the skin.
The Hydrafacial	The “HydraFacial” combines cleansing, exfoliation, extraction, hydration and antioxidant protection simultaneously. This hydrafacial delivers clearer, more beautiful skin with no discomfort or downtime. The treatment is soothing, moisturising, non-invasive and non-irritating.
Injectable Collagen Stimulators	Using Injectable Collagen Stimulators like Sculptra, Ellanse and Harmonica. Your skin can appear more firmer, tighter and hydrated, and they can also add volume for a lifting effect.
Injectable Skin Boosters	Using injectable skin-boosting ingredients such as Profhilo, Polynucleotides like Nucleophil, PRP and Restylane Vital. Your skin can appear more hydrated, plump and fresh after a course of treatments.
ZO Skin Health	Our amazing ZO Skin Health Products can rejuvenate the skin from the outside in.

Botox Treatment for Migraine

Botox for chronic migraine

BOTOX® is licensed for the treatment of chronic migraine. You are considered to have chronic migraine if you have experienced 15 headaches per month over a three month period, of which at least eight days have migraine features, including; nausea, light or noise sensitivity, pulsating or lateralised pain and lasting hours or more in duration.

How does Botox work for migraines?

It is thought that Botulinum Toxin (Botox) gets into the small nerves that carry pain from the head to the brain, known as C-fibres. This reduces the amount of chemicals released from the nerve ending and therefore interrupts the feedback pathway that perpetuates migraine and headache.

How is Botox given for migraine?

BOTOX ® is given as a series of 31 to 39 tiny injections under the skin or into the muscles in and around the head, the forehead, above the ears, and into the neck and shoulders. The injections are repeated every 12 weeks until the patient no longer has chronic migraine, or until it is clear that treatment is not working.

How effective is Botox for migraine?

The goal is not to become completely free of headache or migraine, but to improve quality of life and to convert migraine from chronic to episodic. Studies show that 47% of patients had a 50% or greater reduction in the number of days with headache.

Response is usually seen after the first or second set of injections. One in four people respond well to the first or second set of injections, and half need more than two sets of injections to get a good response.

The biological effect of Botox on nerves takes several days or a few weeks to work. You should not expect chronic migraine to improve properly in less than 4 weeks. Some patients do not start to improve until after their second set of injections which is given 12 weeks after the first set of injections.
Around 1 in 4 patients do not respond to the injections at all and only 1 in 10 people respond to a third set of injections if the first two sets of injections fail.

Who can’t have Botox for migraine?

Botox is only for chronic migraine, not any other sort of migraine.
People who are pregnant or breastfeeding are unable to have Botox.
If you have neurological disease, for example Bell’s palsy, a neuropathy, or Myasthenia Gravis, the risks of Botox are increased.
If you have recently (within the last 3 months) had cosmetic Botox then the side effects could be increased.

Tell your Practitioner if you:

You react to injections (eg. fainting) in the past.
Experienced problems with previous Botox injections.
Have inflammation, weakness or wasting of the muscles/skin where your doctor plans to inject.
Have had problems with swallowing or if food/liquid has accidentally gone into your lungs, especially if you will be treated for persistent muscle spasms in the neck and shoulders.
Suffer from any other muscle problems or chronic diseases affecting your muscles.
Suffer from certain diseases affecting your nervous system.
Have closed-angle glaucoma or are at risk of developing this type of glaucoma.
Have had any surgery that may have changed the muscle that is being injected.
Are due to have an operation soon.
Are taking any blood thinning medicine.

What are the side effects from using Botox for migraine?

The injections are slightly prickly or stingy and take about five minutes to complete.
It is possible, though rare, to have an acute allergic response so you should stay in the clinic for several minutes after the first set of injections.

Less than 1 in 10 patients experience each of the following side effects:

Worsening migraine. This can begin within a day or two of the injections, usually lasts a small number of days. You can treat with your usual pain killers.
Rash, itching
As with all injections; pain, bruising, bleeding or infection at the injection site are a possibility.
Drooping of eyebrows or eye lids. This begins after a couple or a few weeks and can last for a small number of weeks.
Muscle weakness, pain, cramp, stiffness or tightness.
Weakness and pain in the neck. This begins after a couple or a few weeks and can last for a small number of weeks. It can be treated with regular anti-inflammatory tablets.

Less than 1 in 100 may experience:

Difficulty in swallowing
Skin pain
Jaw pain
Swollen eyelid

Can migraine be treated with regular Aesthetic Botox?

It is now recognised that patients can achieve migraine and headache improvement from treating the frown and the forehead using Aesthetic Botox. This involves fewer injections and fewer units of Botox and is therefore a lower price; however, depending on the migraine, it may not be effective, and it is not a licensed treatment for migraine.

How can you get Botox treatment for chronic migraine?

A full Allergan Botox treatment, as licensed and recommended by NICE, involves injecting 155 units over 31 sites. This treatment is most often performed by neurologists in NHS or private hospitals. Some Aesthetic Doctors and Nurses also perform this treatment in CQC-registered clinics.

Cheshire Lasers does not currently provide this service.

Hot Stone Massage

Back Neck and Shoulder Hot Stone Massage 30mins

A relaxing hot stone massage which includes the back, neck and shoulders.
This treatment is a rejuvenating hot stone massage concentrating on the back, neck and shoulder muscles. This massage is suited to people who tend to feel chilly or who have cold feet. It’s also suited for people who have muscle tension but prefer a lighter massage. The heat relaxes muscles, allowing the therapist to work the muscles without using deep pressure. Your therapist will always hold the stones first before touching them to your body, which ensures that the stones will be at the perfect temperature during the treatment.

Full body Hot Stone Massage 60 mins

A hot stone massage designed to relax your entire body. This includes the back, neck and shoulder routine, back and front of legs, abdominal area, arms, face and scalp.
Hot Stone Massage Therapy is a thermal extension of Swedish massage and Aromatherapy which incorporates the use of smooth, heated basalt stones placed on key tension areas of the body to carry warmth deep into the muscles, tissues and joints. 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. Your therapist will always hold the stones first before touching them to your body, which ensures that the stones will be at the perfect temperature during the treatment.

Find out about all our massage treatments here.

View Cheshire Lasers Massage Prices here.

Spa / Massage Treatments

Discover the wonders of massage at Cheshire Lasers. We offer a range of massage treatments:

Full Body Massage

A massage designed to relax your entire body. This includes the back, neck and shoulder routine, back and front of legs, abdominal area, arms, face and scalp. Performed by Jade.

Back and Shoulder Massage

A relaxing massage that includes the back, neck and shoulders. Performed by Jade.

Luxury Spa Facial and Massage

Feel pampered, relaxed and rejuvenated. Soft music and cosy, start with a back massage followed by a relaxing facial. A neck, shoulder and head massage complete this de-stressing treatment, leaving you glowing and looking younger. Performed by Jade. Allow 90 minutes.

Swedish Massage

A gentle and firm massage to relieve stress and tension using plain oils or pre-blended aromatherapy oils. A part body massage is offered, especially back and shoulders.

Offered by Jade.

Mum to be Massage, or Massage and Facial

The face and body treatment includes a gentle comforting tummy massage that helps reduce the risk of stretch marks plus a body massage that includes a draining massage to reduce water retention thus lightening ‘heavy’ legs. This treatment not only helps to relieve back tension, swollen hands and feet but an additional express facial ensures you look as glowing as you feel.

Alternatively you can have a simple mum to be facial or a back neck and shoulder massage.

Offered by Jade.

Indian Head Massage

Neck, shoulder, head and face are massaged and stimulated which helps to release stress and tension. It is based on a system of traditional medicine that has been practised for over a thousand years. You remain fully clothed.

Offered by Tara Shotton holistic therapist and Jade of Beautology.

Thermo-Auricular Therapy (Hopi Candle)

Following a specialist hollow candle in the ear which gently massages the ear drum and draws up impurities, a head and facial massage aids lymph drainage. Find out more here,
Offered by Tara Shotton.

View Cheshire Lasers Massage Prices here.

Obagi Blue Peel Radiance

What is Blue Peel RADIANCE?

Blue Peel RADIANCE is an addition to the Obagi medical range. It contains a unique blend of Salicylic, Glycolic and Lactic acid to provide a gentle but effective peel, resulting in tighter, smoother, brighter-looking

skin immediately after just one use. Salicylic acid-based peels are used to improve patient outcomes for a range of skin conditions, including acne, photodamage and melasma. Blue Peel RADIANCE effectively exfoliates the uppermost damaged skin layers, leaving your skin fresh, renewed and radiant. The Radiance Peel is 2.7ph and 20% Salicylic with a blend of 2% Lactic acid and 2% Glycolic acid.

What results can I expect?

Obagi Blue Peel RADIANCE can improve your skins look, texture, and feel in a matter of minutes. Superficial exfoliation, with little to no downtime. Provides instant radiance, tighter, smoother, brighter-looking skin after just 1 treatment although a series of 4 to 6 peels provides best overall results. It is particularly effective, in the treatment of photodamage, and results in an overall improvement in the texture and tone. It may also be beneficial in the treatment of darker skin pigmentary changes.

What does the Blue Peel Radiance Procedure Involve?

A test application of the peel solution must be applied on a small area of the skin at a consultation before arranging to have a treatment.

At the procedure, the skin will be thoroughly cleansed. The lips and corners of the eyes and nose are then covered with a small amount of petroleum jelly to protect the sensitive areas. A piece of gauzes then placed over each eye if required.

The Blue Peel Radiance Prep Solution is then applied to clean, dry skin, and the skin is left to dry completely.

The first layer of Blue Peel Radiance is applied in order to achieve even results. You may experience mild tingling for the duration of the application. This is normal. For a very light peel, only 1 layer of product is applied. For incremental desquamation of the stratum corneum, up to 2 layers are applied. If, after waiting 30-60 seconds, the skin has tolerated the first layer, a second application is applied in the same pattern. If significant reactions (strong burning or stinging, significant discomfort, erythema) arise and do not subside after 3-5 minutes, a second layer of the peel is not applied.

The peel remains on the skin for up to 10-12 minutes after application of the first layer. The peel is then removed by applying Nu-Derm Gentle Cleanser with a sponge or gauze and then rinsing with water.

A non-chemical sunscreen is then applied to the patient’s skin.

How do I prepare my skin prior to the peel?

Patients should avoid the use of the following products and procedures on the area to be treated for 5-7 days prior to the peel:

Laser Hair Removal
Waxing or depilatory creams
Electrolysis
Microdermabrasion

Certain products may increase skin sensitivity and/or cause a stronger reaction to the peel, avoid the use of the following products for the 3 days prior to the peel:
Topical retinoids and tretinoin (including Retin-A, Renova, Differin, Tazorac, Refissa)
Other topical acids or exfoliants that may be drying or irritating to the skin (such as alpha hydroxyl acids [AHAs], beta hydroxyl acids [BHAs], exfoliating masks, retinol, benzoyl peroxide)

CAUTION: Patients who have recently had any medical aesthetic facial treatments or procedures (laser, microdermabrasion, etc) should wait until all sensitivity has subsided.

How do I care for my skin post-peel?

Mild peeling and redness is normal.
Our Obagi Ambassador will advise you when to return to your normal skincare regime (usually 5-7 days after application of Blue Peel RADIANCE)

Use sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30 at all times, especially for the week post-peel and avoid direct sun exposure.

Treat the skin gently
Do NOT exfoliate or pick at peeling skin
Do NOT wax or use any form of hair removal during the peeling stage
Avoid AHAs & BHAs, retinoids, facial products containing fragrance for 1-week post peel

We recommend
Sunshield SPF50
Hydrate or Hydrate Luxe to moisturise the skin.

Common contraindications include:

Active cold sores, herpes simplex or warts in the area
Wounded, sunburned or excessively sensitive skin with the application area
Currently pregnant or breastfeeding
Dermatitis or inflammatory rosacea within the peel area
Roaccutane use within 6-12 months prior the peel application
History of radiation therapy in the application area
Allergy to salicylates

What side effect may I experience with the Blue Peel Radiance?

Common side effects include:
Transient Burning
Irritation
Erythema

Very Rare side effects include:
Scarring
Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation (PIH)
Infection

How often should I have a Peel?

For best results, Cheshire Lasers usualy recommends a Blue Peel Radiance every 2-4 weeks for 4-6 peels.

If I use Nu-Derm, can I still have the peel?

Not in the first six weeks (Reactive Phase).

After this, you can have a peel, but you must stop using Exfoderm, Tretinoin/Blend 3 days prior.

If I use CR-x, can I have the peel?

Yes, but stop the use of Exfoliating day lotion three days before the peel due to the Glycolic and Lactic acid content.

What if I am using the CLENZIderm M.D System?

You can have a Blue Peel RADIANCE peel when using CLENZIderm.

Simply stop the use of “active” products 3 days prior to the peel. This includes all 3 products in the system. The normal protocol can resume 48 hours after application if your skin can tolerate it.

How do I book a Peel?

First, book a consultation with Natasha or Anna.

You can book the consultation here. The consultation will cost £25, but we will deduct this from your first treatment.

They will go over the treatment, make sure it is the best treatment for you and arrange for you to come in for the treatment at a suitable time for you.

How Much is a Blue Peel Radiance Treatment at Cheshire Lasers?

View Cheshire Lasers’ Peel Price List here.

ZO Acne and Oil Control Peels

Dr Zein Obagi MD created two ZO Peels for Acne and Oil Control

The ZO Skin Health Stimulator Peel stimulates the growth of collagen and elastin and reduces wrinkles, and the ZO Restorative Peel improves more sensitive skin, restoring luminosity and texture.

Combining these with the ZO Acne and Oil Control Treatment is also an extremely effective way to minimise oil production, large pores and inflammation in congested skin.

What is in a Restorative Peel?

This peel contains 3.5% Mandelic Acid, 3.5% Lactic Acid 3% Citric Acid to provide a gentle surface exfoliation while instantly improving skin’s luminosity, texture and tone for a restored complexion. It is appropriate for all skin types, especially dull, dry and redness-prone skin.

What is in a Stimulator Peel?

This peel contains a 27% blend of lactic, citric and salicylic acid plus potent concentrations of other active ingredients to exfoliate the skin, stimulate the growth of collagen and elastin to reduce lines, wrinkles and other blemishes.

The Zo Acne and Oil Control Peels include:

A deep cleanse to remove impurities.

A scrub (Exfoliating Polish) to prepare the skin for easy extraction by removing remaining debris from the skin’s surface and then the Polish Activator.

ZO Peel Prep Solution to prepare the skin for the Peel.

A Stimulator or Restorative Peel according to your skin type and sensitivity. To minimise excess oil production and tighten pores.

An oil-free cream with a special blend of moisture factors, fatty acids and amino acids to perform a calming massage.

A bio-sulfur masque containing eucalyptus and kaolin for antiseptic and detoxifying benefits.

To finish the treatment, antioxidants, DNA-repairing enzymes and powerful sun protection using natural melanin, zinc oxide and titanium dioxide are applied to minimise acne scarring.

The active Peel solution can cause the superficial layer of the skin to peel off and may cause slight initial reddening. The treatment exposes a new layer of healthy, undamaged skin, resulting in a smoother texture and a more even skin tone.

What are the benefits of the ZO Restorative and Stimulator Peels?

Stimulate the growth of healthy cells while you shed damaged skin.
Treats mild acne and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.
Reduces pore size.
Improves the efficacy of skincare products.
No downtime.
Immediate results.
Soften and rejuvenate sun-damaged skin.
Improves skin texture and tone.
Reduce or eliminate age spots, freckles and hyperpigmentation.
Soften fine lines and wrinkles.
Stimulate the production of collagen for firmer, more youthful skin.

Who should (and should not) have a ZO Peel?

We recommend this peel if you have mild to moderate acne, are prone to breakouts, or have congested or oily skin. It also helps reduce skin ageing, sun damage, and hyperpigmentation.

We do not recommend the peel for those who are:

Pregnant or breastfeeding
Using Roaccutane or prescription retinoids
Having radiation or chemotherapy
An allergy to the acids in the individual peels.

Do I need to prepare my skin before the peel?

You do not need to perform any preparation or use any specific skin care before the ZO Peels. However, you will get better results if you use some of the ZO products before having the treatment.

How long does the treatment take?

The treatment will take about 50 minutes.

You will notice results straight away and skin will be fresher, glowing and with an improvement in texture and tone. We recommend a course of treatments for optimum results.

Is the peel painful?

Unlike some stronger chemical peels during which you may feel discomfort, the ZO Restorative and Stimulator Peels are not painful and do not involve any downtime. You may experience a mild warming sensation briefly whilst the peel is applied. There may be slight initial reddening of the skin, followed by limited peeling a day or two later. For special events, the Peel is ideal to have three days before.

How long before I see results?

Most people will see a dramatic improvement in their skin after just one peel. However, for maximum benefit, we recommend a course of four Peels, 4-6 weeks apart.

Enhance the results of your ZO Restorative and Stimulator Peels.

Additional ZO products can be added to your Stimulator Peel to enhance the results for your skin.

We also recommend the Dermalux Light after this treatment for an additional cost to enhance the results.

Sultana and Anns perform the ZO Acne / Oil Control Stimulator Peel at Cheshire Lasers.

Find out more about ZO Skin Health treatments and products here.

View Cheshire Lasers ZO Acne / Oil Control Stimulator Peel Prices.

Pelvic Floor Treatment

Powerform V-Plus Pelvic Floor Treatment at Cheshire Lasers

Cheshire Lasers provides Powerform V-Plus chair treatments for strengthening and tightening the pelvic floor muscles. Treating the pelvic floor can help a variety of problems, the most common being stress incontinence.

The Benefits of Treatment:

What is Powerform V-Plus?

Powerform V-Plus is a powerful, revolutionary pelvic floor and core muscle toning treatment. It uses High-Intensity Focused Electro-Magnetic technology, which creates the equivalent of 20,000 muscle contractions in a 30-minute treatment.

Powerform V induces deep pelvic floor muscle contractions equivalent to 15,000 Kegel exercises in just 30 minutes.

The treatment targets the pelvic floor muscle directly and doesn’t require neuromuscular control; the muscle can contract far more than it would consciously, creating highly effective results that could not be achieved using manual Kegel exercise alone.

How does Powerform V-Plus Work?

The Powerform V-Plus creates electromagnetic energy fields which trigger the biological effect of exercise in a non-invasive, painless manner. The energy stimulates motor neurone pulses in 100% of the muscle fibre, significantly more than what would be possible in conventional pelvic floor and core muscle exercises.

The treatment engages the Mitochondria which burn off energy, which encourage the muscle to adapt to this increase in energy. The intense muscle contractions stimulate the muscles to create new protein strands and muscle fibres, resulting in increased muscle tone, strength, density and volume.

The treatment not only helps increase fat and calorie burning in the area treated, but it also improves the body’s metabolic rate. Another benefit to the treatment is a reduction in the amount of inflammation in that area of the body.

The overall result increase in:

muscle tone
strength
volume
density

Contra-indications:

At Cheshire Lasers we do not recommend a Powerform V-Plus treatment if you have the following:

Pregnancy or breastfeeding
Copper coil ( IUD)
Pacemaker
Implanted Defibrillator
Reveal Device
Active Cancer or undergoing Cancer treatment
Large Metal Prosthetics near the treatment area
Infection near the treatment area

You will need a medical assessment from our clinic doctor if you have the following conditions:

Selected Cardiac or Vascular Diseases
Thrombosis or Thrombophlebitis
Prescribed Anti-coagulant medications
Steroid medication
Uncontrolled Blood Pressure
Transplant patients
Diabetes
Epilepsy
Auto-immune Conditions / Immunosuppression
Fragile Skin
Skin Thinning medication

How many treatments will I need?

At Cheshire Lasers, we recommend a course of around eight Powerform V-Plus treatments to achieve results.

We recommend a treatment twice a week. It can be three times a week if you prefer, however, you must leave 48 hours between each treatment to allow the muscle to recover.

Would a course of Powerform V-Plus treatments suit me?

At Cheshire Lasers, we recommend Powerform V-Plus to strengthen and tighten the pelvic floor muscles.

The treatment can benefit a range of people and problems:

Post-pregnancy to improve weakness in the pelvic floor and or abdominal wall muscles
Weakness due to ageing – to help prolapse symptoms and or stress incontinence.
Muscle weakness due to medical conditions where exercise is not possible.
To help pelvic floor weakness problems when pelvic floor physiotherapy and exercises have failed to help the problem

Is the treatment safe?

Yes! The Powerform treatment transmits consistent electromagnetic fields to the pelvic floor, triggering the biological effect of Kegel exercises in a non-invasive, painless manner.

How long does the treatment take?

Each treatment lasts 30 minutes, making sessions suitable for even the busiest of lifestyles!

What will I feel during the treatment?

The treatment is completely pain-free but can sometimes feel a little uncomfortable. Simply sit on the 3D Powerform V chair fully clothed. The treatment will stimulate thousands of muscle contractions.

Why consider a Powerform V-Plus Pelvic Floor Treatment?

The current guidelines recommend pelvic floor muscle training as the first-line conservative treatment for stress incontinence and mild prolapses. Exercises need to be performed regularly every day and continued long-term to make a difference. Some people struggle to do the exercises due to a lack of time/commitment, whereas others have a poor, ineffective technique, so the exercises do not improve the problem.

To help with pelvic floor exercises, your GP can refer you to a physiotherapist who specialises in pelvic floor problems. They can advise you about technique and help you improve the efficiency of the exercises so they actually cause changes and improvement. Physiotherapists can also help you by using a biofeedback device to measure the strength of the pelvic floor muscle to help educate you when you are making strong contractions and also advise if the exercises are making a difference. They can also advise about vaginal cones. Some physiotherapists also use electrical stimulation to help the muscle contract and increase muscle tone. Despite these interventions, some people still struggle to improve their pelvic floor strength and tone.

Powerform V-Plus targets the entire pelvic floor, unlike the electrical stimulation devices and unlike conscious pelvic floor exercises, which only target a small area of the pelvic floor. A treatment session of 30 minutes is equivalent to 20,000 contractions, so each treatment leads to quicker and more dramatic muscle changes compared to any other treatment.

Does the treatment replace Kegel exercises?

Powerform treatment is considered more effective, as Kegel exercises cannot achieve the intensity or number of muscle contractions that the treatment achieves in a 30-minute session.

It is still recommended that you perform some exercises, especially after your course of treatment, so you can continue to maintain the strength and function of your pelvic floor. You can, however, book maintenance treatments if you prefer as an alternative.

What types of incontinence improve with Pelvic Floor Treatment?

Stress incontinence is the most likely to respond to pelvic floor treatment. Mixed incontinence can also improve to some extent.

What is stress incontinence?

Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) is a condition in which there is an involuntary loss of urine on effort, physical exertion, sneezing or coughing. A weak pelvic floor most commonly causes this, hence why pelvic floor exercises are recommended.

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How do I arrange a Pelvic Floor Treatment?

To find out if you are suitable for this powerform plus pelvic floor treatment, please complete this form and contact us to arrange a phone call assessment with one of our team.

Powerform Pelvic Floor Treatment Reviews

Feedback Received 1 week after 8th Treatment:

I have had a week pelvic floor and mild stress incontinence for years and this has got worse over time. I struggle to feel my pelvic floor and therefore find pelvic floor exercises impossible. So I thought I would give the Powerform a try.
At first, I felt very little during the treatment and was concerned my muscles were past improvement. After a few treatments, I was more aware of my pelvic floor muscles and felt I could contract them slightly better than I could before. On my 6th and 7th treatments the muscle contractions felt more intense and I became more aware of my own pelvic floor contractions in between treatments.

A week after my 8th treatment on the powerform chair I am so much happier with my pelvic floor function. I can feel a significant improvement in the strength of my muscles and the stress incontinence has improved a lot. I plan to have another couple of treatments over the next month and will definitely continue with the recommended 6-week maintenance

Feedback received on the day of 8th treatment:

Pleased with the results of the powerform pelvic floor treatment. Just had my 8th treatment, my pelvic floor feels tighter and I can feel and use the muscles in this area much more. I have improved control passing urine and it has reduced my stress incontinence. Thank you, TS.

Feedback received on the day of 8th treatment:

I was having several leaks a day whilst coughing, sneezing, lifting, physical exercise and certainly if I didn’t make it to the toilet on time. Now I think its mostly reduced to just physical exercise as I feel more in control at other times.
I would definitely recommend the treatment as I do feel more confident. I am determined to carry on with pelvic floor exercises and follow up with occasional Power Chair treatments.

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