Plasma is a revolutionary technology for skin tightening using plasma to stimulate & contract the skin, causing tightening and lifting.

What is Plasma?

Plasma is one of the four fundamental states of matter, the others being solid, liquid, and gas.

Plasma is formed through the ionisation of atmospheric gases; it is an ionised gas composed of ions and electrons, which is created by separating electrons from the electron shell of gas atoms or molecule rupture (ionisation).

How does Plasma Skin tightening work?

The plasma handpiece creates ionisation when it is hovered over the skin. The plasma arc creates a small, controlled injury to the skin’s surface, triggering the body’s natural healing response and stimulating the production of collagen and elastin fibres. As the skin heals, it becomes tighter, firmer, and more youthful in appearance, reducing the appearance of wrinkles, sagging, and other signs of ageing. It works particularly well with small areas of heavily lined skin, such as the upper and lower eyes and ‘smoker’s lines’ over the mouth.

How does Plasma Skin Lesion Removal work?

When the handpiece is directed onto the skin lesion, such as a mole or skin tag, the high-energy plasma interacts with the tissue, causing it to heat up rapidly. This thermal energy effectively vaporises and breaks down the cells of the skin lesion, leading to its removal. The heat generated by the plasma can also cauterise the surrounding blood vessels, reducing bleeding during the procedure. The treated area then forms a scab, which eventually falls off, leaving behind smoother skin.

How painful is a Plasma treatment?

A local anaesthetic is used before commencement of the procedure. So the pain from the treatment should be minimal. The healing process can cause some mild discomfort but over the counter pain relief can be taken to help.

Are there any side effects from Plasma?

The side effects are immediate and may include swelling & reddening of the treated area for 2-3 days. The healing process will include crusting (which should be left to fall away naturally) over the course of about a week.

Treatments can sometimes lead to more prolonged redness and swelling while the skin recovers. This is more likely when the eyelids or areas close to the eye are treated. Some individuals can take up to 7 to 10 days to fully recover.

You can apply make up Makeup to cover the area treated after 24hrs.

The results are instant, although you can see further improvements over the next 2-4 weeks for skin tightening.

Which areas can be treated with Plasma?

Most areas of skin can be treated for skin lesion removal, such as warts and skin tags.

When it comes to treating fine lines & wrinkling, it is most commonly used on the upper & lower eye area, smoker’s lines, facial lines, belly button area, thighs, cleavage, and décolletage.

Who Performs Plasma Treatments at Cheshire Lasers

Cheshire Lasers currently does not have a specialist who offers Plasma treatment. However, we offer a range of other procedures which can deliver similar results. We use advanced electrocautery and advanced electrolysis to remove skin lesions and radiofrequency and HIFU for skin tightening.

Where Plasma is the best option for your concern, we usually recommend Plasma treatments with Dr Maeve Kenningham at her Wrexham Clinic. 

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

Cheshire Lasers Semi Permanent Makeup – Eyebrow contours

Photos by Jacqui Rostron

Cheshire Lasers semi permanent make up – Eyelash enhancement

Cheshire Lasers semi permanent makeup – Lip liner and lip blush, before and after the procedure:

View Jacqui’s Prices:

Eyebrow Treatments
3D Hairstroke Effect £395
Powdered Effect £395

Permanent Eyeliner and Eyelash Enhancement
Eyelash Enhancement (top only) £250
Eyelash enhancement (top and bottom) £395
Eyeliner (includes an eyelash enhancement) £450
Thick eyeliner (includes an eyelash enhancement) £495
Two tone eyeliner (includes a lash enhancement) £495
Latino eyeliner (includes a lash enhancement) £525

Permanent Lipliner and Lip Enhancement
Lipliner £350
Lipliner and blend into lip £395
Full lip colour wash £495

Retouch and Colour Boost Prices

Prices apply if you have had treatment with Jacqui in the past.

Maintenance Retouch £75
Colour Boost Within 12 Months £195
Colour Boost Within 24Months £225
Colour Boost Within 36 Months £295

To book a consultation or treatment with Jacqui please phone us on 01606 841255 or email cheshirelasers@hotmail.co.uk

DermaQuest Alpha Peptide Resurfacer is a powerful peptide treatment especially formulated, with peptides and alpha hydroxy acids, for effective resurfacing and rebuilding of the dermal matrix through the combination of Glycolic Acid, Lactic Acid and Peptides.

Ingredients:

• Glycolic Acid
• Lactic Acid
• Peptides
  • Argireline (Reduce muscle contraction)
  • Matrixyl (Develop new healthy skin)
  • Rigin (Increase healing potential of the ageing skin)
• Sodium Hyaloronate (Hydrate and plump the skin)
• Atctifirm TS (Actively firm, lift, tone and reduce fine lines & wrinkles in the skin)

Benefits:

• Improve epidermal skin hydration
• Increase cellular turnover by supporting the healing and repair response
• Refines fine lines and wrinkles
• Evens skin tone and helps to lighten pigmentation
• Peptide delivery during resurfacing provides excellent Age Management results
• Stimulate the production of collagen, elastin and GAGs in the dermal matrix – cellular multiplication occur at this level in the skin
• Improves the barrier function of the skin
• Powerful resurfacer treatment formulated with peptides and alpha hydroxy acids.
• Aids in increasing skin thickness

It is an excellent professional age-management treatment. Peptides are amino acids that have the ability to help build the skin. With the assistance of alpha hydroxy acids, this treatment makes the skin more acidic, while simultaneously infusing the power packed, building peptides. Quick and effective, this treatment is highly compatible with the Peptide Mobilizer by DermaQuest.

The Alpha peptide Resurfacer can be performed in a series of 6 treatments, scheduled 2 weeks apart, 2 times per year. A patch test must be performed at least 72 hours before the actual peel is performed.

We recommend you use DermaQuest’s Skin Boost Kit 2 weeks before and after each treatment, the kit includes:

Peptide Mobilizer 1oz
Advanced B5 Serum 0.5oz
C-lipoic Antitoxidant Serum 0.5oz
ZinClear SPF 30 1oz

You may also need the Delicate Cleanser and the Antioxidant Soothing Serum.

All products should be applied twice daily. It will help to keep the skin well hydrated post treatment. This treatment may cause increased sensitivity to the skin depending on the skin type and home care regimen.

Side effects may include stinging, itching-irritation, redness, swelling, tightness, peeling and scabbing of the skin. Avoid sweating, exercising, hot baths or showers, scrubbing, picking or rubbing, which could lead to scarring. If you are using retinoids and/or alpha hydroxy acid products, only re-introduce to the skin once it has healed.

Protect the skin from direct sun exposure with a broad spectrum sunscreen for a minimum of 14 days post-treatment to prevent hyperpigmentation. A hat may be worn if necessary. Your compliance with the use of daily sunscreen on an ongoing basis is mandatory, especially with exfoliation treatments.

You must cease using Retin A for one week and no facial waxing for one-two weeks prior to the Peptide Resurfacer.

If you are using retinoids and/or alpha hydroxy acid products, only re-introduced to the skin, once it has healed.

If you are using benzoyl peroxide products you must cease use for 3-4 days prior to the peel. Those who are prone to herpes breakouts may need treatment to help avoid breakouts during healing time.

DermaQuest’s Skin Brite Peel is specifically formulated to treat pigmentation for all Fitzpatrick skin types 1-6. All pigmentation can be treated including sun damage, post inflammatory, melasma, acneic conditions and skin types 1 – 6.

This peel brightens skin tone, whilst lightening and diminishing pigmentation.

Additional benefits are:

• Hydrates your skin Reduces fine lines
• Produces a smoother softer appearance of the skin
• Helps control oil secretion
• Reduces follicle blockage
• Eliminates and prevents razor bump
• Increases the skins ability to absorb home products

A course of 3-4 treatments are recommended for best results.

Peel preparation

Your skin must be prepared 3 – 8 weeks prior depending on the skin type using appropriate DermaQuest cleanser, B5 Serum, Skin Bright Cream.

Post peel

You should expect visible peeling for 5-7 days after the treatment you should use the products we recommend and you should use sun protection of SPF50 on the treated areas during this period.

Who should not have this peel?

This peel is not suitable for people who:

• Are allergic to mushrooms
• Have used Isotretinoin in last 12 months
• Have a history of radiation to the area
• Suffer with cold sores or active infection
• Have a history of hypertrophic scar formation
• Are pregnant or are breast feeding

What is DermaQuest Skin Brite?

DermaQuest uses the latest in skin brightening ingredients, Chromabright, which provides results as effective as 2% Hydroquinone but without toxicity or any bleaching agents. Chromabright works by effectively brightening and lightening damaged skin only, correcting pigmentation and melasma by inhibiting Tyrosinase production. Combining Chromabright with additional ingredients, such as Alpha Arbutin, the DermaQuest SkinBrite System is the ultimate pigmentation treatment.

The peel combines three acids (Phytic, Mandelic and Lactic) working to diminish pigmentation and even the skin tone, providing a more even skin tone which is softer and smoother in appearance. The Phytic Acid is a tyrosinase inhibitor to help suppress the melanocytes to prevent and reduce pigmentation and promote a more even skin tone. The combination of the exfoliating AHA’s, Mandelic and Lactic acids provide a brighter, refined texture to the skin.

The DermaQuest SkinBrite Peel can be used in conjunction with micro-needling, IPL and Laser, although with the powerful ingredients of SkinBrite you might not need to. Working alongside the SkinBrite Peel, a full range of home care products are available that will support treatment and offer additional benefits through the inclusion of Chromabright, Kojic Acid, BV-OSC, Alpha Arbutin, Liquorice Extract, Emblica and Vitamin C into a daily routine.

Before and after a SkinBrite peel when used in combination with products:

We recommend you use products to prepare your skin 3-8 weeks before this treatment. Please book a consultation with Kate if you would like to range this treatment.

Kate our most experienced cosmetic technician performs dermaquests 7 % TCA peels.

Combining -TCA 7% and Salicylic Acid 2% we can provide a professional peel treatment with all the benefits of a 30% TCA peel without the side effects. It is derived from plant extracts, it dissolves the top layer of the stratum corneum, providing a smoother, softer appearance to the skin.

This peel can:

• improve overall skin tone and texture
• improve photodamaged skin
• improve comedonal acne
• reduce fine lines and wrinkles
• evens coloring and lightens pigmentation

At your consultation our cosmetic technician will assess your skin and take a skin and medical history to assess if you are suitable for this treatment.

A test patch will be performed if you want to proceed with the peel and you will need to purchase skin care preparation products to use for 2 weeks before the procedure and at least 1 week after.

Clients that would like a peel for rejuvenation purposes such as a softer, smoother, clearer or more even skin tone can have just one peel and may have up to three peels a year.

If you want to lighten pigmentation, reduce acne scarring or have significant photo ageing a course of 3 is recommended. 1 every month for 3 months, a minimum of 4 weeks must be left between each treatment. This will be discussed at your consultation. If have significant photo ageing and would prefer a stronger single peel, you can book a 30% peel with Emma, the procedure is the same but the downtime can be several days longer and the peeling even deeper.

It is important that you follow the recommended advice on skin care from your therapist. The skin must be prepared 2 weeks before the treatment for skin types 1 -3 and 4 – 6 weeks for pigmentation and skin types 4 – 6. The products must also be used for one to two weeks afterwards. It is important that you stop using the Glycolic wash 24 hours before your treatment and do not use it for a week after the treatment.

Following the peel the skin will feel tight as if you have been out in the sun for too long, the skin will look red with some white frosted areas. We will apply some mineral makeup before you leave so you can continue life as normal. Your skin will be a little sensitive for a few days and may look pinky red or browner. On day 2 to 3 your skin will appear dry tight and wrinkly but should cover easily with mineral makeup. The skin will normally peel on day 3 and this peeling can last for 2 – 3 days, sometimes the skin can peel more than once. This peeling period is harder to disguise with makeup. If you are having the peel to lighten pigmentation then the areas of pigmentation can go darker before it peels off.

It is important that when you go home after you have had the peel that you avoid any heat or steam, such as cooking and ironing. This is because the heat can reheat the skin. You must avoid getting the skin wet for 4 hours, after this you may cleanse the skin at any time. You should avoid exercise for 4 days after the peel. Swimming must be avoided for 4 days after the peel because the chlorine in the water can irritate the skin.

You should avoid sunlight for at least a month after treatment and use a high SPF at all times

If you have any worries or concerns then you can contact the clinic on 01606 841255, or 07858118117 if no one is at the clinic to take your call.

DermaQuest Skin Therapy has replaced parabans in its formulations with a new generation of preservatives that are proven safe and effective. Making all dermaquest products PARABAN-FREE.

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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 migraine?
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 other 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 are affected by 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 an eye disease called closed-angle glaucoma or were told you were 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. It can be treated with your usual pain killers.
• Rash, itching
• As with all injections; pain, bruising, bleeding or infection where the injection was given 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

How can you get Botox treatment for chronic migraine?
You do not need a GP referral, you can self-refer to see an Aesthetic Practitioner. The Practitioner must have had advanced training to treat migraines. If you book in for a consultation your Practitioner will discuss your medical history to assess if this is an appropriate treatment for you.

How much does Botox for migraine cost?
A full Allergan Botox treatment as licensed and recommended by NICE involves injecting 155 units over 31 sites and costs £550 per set of injections. This treatment is performed by Aesthetic Nurse Moira Grobiki.

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 less injections and less units of Botox and is therefore a lower price; however it may not be as affective and it is not a licensed treatment for migraine.

Prices for Aesthetic Botox with our practitioners can be found here.