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Welcome to Cheshire Lasers Blog.
We share our thoughts on the wide choice of anti-ageing injections such as Dermal Fillers Botox, Collagen Stimulators, Polynucleotide and PRP. We also discuss the wide range of medical devices now available for anti-ageing and how they work.

Find out which treatments are the best for the various ageing concerns we develop over time.

You can also view the pros and cons of the treatments as well as other frequently asked questions to help you understand more about them and their suitability for you.

 

Large Pores

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Why have I got large pores?

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.

How Can I Improve My Large Pores?

Good Home Skin Care Treatments

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 scrub daily, if your skin can tolerate it to exfoliate dead skin cells and stop them from clogging pores. We love ZO Skin Health Exfoliating Polish and ZO Skin Health Dual Action Scrub
  • Apply a daily toning solution containing salicylic, glycolic and or lactic acid, which speeds up cell renewal and unclogs pores. Our favourites are ZO Skin Health Complexion Renewal Pads and Medik8 Press & Clear
  • 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.

Which Treatments Reduce Large Pores?

Microdermabrasion

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

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.

Skin peels

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.

Our favourite peels for reducing large pores are:

Hydrafacial

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

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

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.

 

Skin Rejuvenation – What Works?

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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.

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.

Hair Loss

The specialists working at Cheshire Lasers Clinic provide several methods for improving the effects of hair loss.

Here at Cheshire Lasers, we understand that hair loss can be a very sensitive subject to discuss. It is essential that you find the right Clinic for your treatment, but most importantly the right treatment that meets your needs with someone you can trust.

Treatments available for Hair Loss at Cheshire Lasers:

Scalp Micropigmentation

Scalp Micropigmentation is a non-surgical, cosmetic solution for males and females suffering from hair loss and thinning hair. The treatment creates the illusion of real hair.

You can find out more about Scalp Micropigmentation here:

Helena performing scalp Micropigmentation in Cheshire

View some of Helena’s before and after Scalp Micropigmentation images:

before and after scalp Micropigmentation in Cheshire

 

PRP Dracula Therapy

PRP has been around since the 1970s and was first used in 1987 in an open-heart surgery procedure to promote healing.
The platelet has growth factors, and each growth factor helps in cell regeneration of a certain place in the body. Growth factors are also known to activate the proliferative phase and transdifferentiation of hair and stem cells and produce new follicular units.
PRP injection for androgenic alopecia is a simple, cost-effective and feasible treatment option for hair loss.

Read our more detailed article about Hair Loss here.

 

Botox Delays the Brow Ageing Process

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Consultant plastic surgeon Rajiv Grover confirmed that the long-term use of Botulinum Toxin (Botox) delays the ageing process in the upper face.

The study came about after Grover carried out several consultations with patients seeking a second facelift (some years after having the first with a different surgeon) and began to notice differences between those who had used Botulinum Toxin over several years and those who had not.

Patients who had been receiving Botulinum Toxin injections consistently since their first facelift were far less likely to require a brow lift than those who had not, however, there were no significant differences in the bottom halves of their faces regardless of whether or not they had used Dermal Fillers in the cheek, jowls or neck.

This initial anecdotal evidence led Grover to carry out a formal study on 68 patients who had requested a secondary facelift following a previous one some years earlier. Out of these 68 patients, 24 had received Botulinum Toxin treatment regularly for over nine years.

Grover assessed the effects of ageing on the forehead and brow in three ways:

  • The height of the brow itself above the pupil of the eye was measured
  • Digital imaging software from Canfield USA to measure how much the brow had dropped with age by analysing pictures from youth and comparing these with current pictures
  • The need for a surgical brow lift, as a measure of the ageing process.

What did the study show?

The study reported that the patients who had received over nine years of regular Botulinum Toxin had significantly higher brows than those who had not, with an average difference of over 3mm.

The photograph analysis backed this up, finding that the inevitable drop in brow height caused by gravity and muscle movement during the ageing process was on average significantly smaller in the patients who had received Botulinum Toxin, indicating an alteration of the ageing process.

These results meant that Grover thought fewer of the Botulinum Toxin-treated patients needed a surgical browlift at the time of their facelift surgery than the Non-Botulinum Toxin group. In fact, only two of 24 Botulinum Toxin treated patients (8%) received a brow lift, compared with 24 out of the 44 remaining Non-Botulinum Toxin group (54%).

“This is the first study of its kind to look at the anatomical effects on the ageing process from long-term use of Botulinum Toxin,” said Grover. “By rebalancing the facial muscles it appears that Botulinum Toxin reduces the changes of drooping of the forehead and brow seen with ageing. The aim of this study is not to recommend that people take Botulinum Toxin in a long-term fashion but it is important that surgeons analyse in a scientific way what the long-term effects of treatment are in order improve safety for our patients.”

Find out more about Botox and how it works here.

Find out who performs Botox Treatments at Cheshire Lasers here.

 

Neck Treatments

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Neck Rejuvenation and Turkey Neck Treatments at Cheshire Lasers

Our face and body do not age evenly. There are areas, such as the Neck, where the skin is thinner, which can show signs of premature ageing. After the eye area, the skin on the Neck is the most delicate. It contains far fewer elastin fibres than the face, resulting in a weaker supporting structure. The Neck also lacks fatty tissue, which supports the skin.

As we age, women, in particular, can lose their long, slender necks as the jawline becomes heavier, leading to a double chin. The skin can become thin and crepey, developing fine lines and deeper wrinkles. The skin also loses its elasticity, becoming loose and saggy, known unflatteringly as ‘turkey neck’.

Necklines can appear as part of the natural ageing process. Our natural skin cell turnover decreases as we age, and the collagen we naturally produce depletes. This, as well as exposure to the sun and neglect of the Neck in our daily routines, can cause necklines to become more prominent and add age to our overall appearance.

The Neck is often one of the most exposed areas of the body, and therefore, it is essential to protect it against damage. A moisturising cream with SPF 30 or higher should be applied daily to ensure that the Neck does not become dehydrated and is protected against harmful UV rays from the sun.

Most men and women seeking treatment for the neck area are looking to firm, tighten and lift loose, sagging skin, reduce fine lines, improve the jawline, and prevent the appearance of wrinkles that deepen as we age.

Classically, the main concerns related to the Neck and décolletage include:

  • Skin laxity
  • Fine lines,
  • Neck lines
  • Wrinkles
  • Crepey skin
  • Double chin
  • Turkey neck

Neck Rejuvenation Treatment choices:

At Cheshire Lasers, a wealth of minimally invasive neck Rejuvenation Treatment options are available. This is where the value of a thorough initial assessment comes in, to advise you about your best treatment choices for your individual needs.

Treatment options include injectable treatments, energy devices such as Radiofrequency, Radiofrequency Microneedling or HIFU, Standard Microneedling and high-quality topical cosmeceutical treatments.

Injectable Treatments and Threadlifts:

Botulinum toxin – ‘Nefertiti lift’

Named after the famous youthful jawline of the Egyptian queen, the Nefertiti neck lift involves injections of botulinum toxin into the lower jaw and neckline. The number of injections varies depending on muscle bulk and definition.
Best suited to patients with overactive platysmal muscles pulling down the face or creating platysmal bands.

Dr Kyra Drinnan and Dr  Kathryn Hazlehurst perform this treatment.

Dermal Fillers

Hyaluronic acid (HA)-based dermal fillers aim to replenish lost moisture and improve volume and elasticity, making them a suitable option for treating the delicate skin of the décolletage.
Alternatively, Radiesse can be used as a collagen stimulator to improve skin texture and tighten skin. The result is plumper, smoother, less wrinkly skin.
Compared to traditional HA dermal filler injection, the treatment involves superficial micro-injections of filler to create small blebs along the valley of wrinkles.

Dr Kyra Drinnan performs Hyaluronic acid Dermal filler and Radiesse treatments in the Neck.

Profhilo

Profhilo is a skin booster engineered fo‘ ‘skin remodelli’g’. It is made from hyaluronic acid, like many dermal fillers. However, rather than filling lines, it promotes collagen and elastin production to reduce skin laxity and boost skin hydrationProfhilo’s’s unique characteristics make it an excellent treatment for neck rejuvenation. It improves skin texture and laxity easily in 2 sessions, with a 1-month interval. Profhilo is suitable for practically anyone, men and women, from 30 years old and with no upper age limit. Some people require a third treatment for the best results.

This treatment is slightly uncomfortable but is quick and easy to perform.

Dr Teri Johnson, Dr Kyra Drinnan and Dr  Kathryn Hazlehurst perform this treatment.

Skin Boosters

Cheshire Lasers now offers a range of injectable skiboosters,rs which are alternatives tdermal fillersrs.

Non-Invasive Energy Devices:

The following treatments stimulate the production of collagen in the skin. This increase in collagen helps strengthen the skin and improve wrinkles, tone, texture and laxityOur aestheticians perform the following Neck Rejuvenation treatmentsns at Cheshire Lasers:

Ultraformer III

Ultraformer III uses High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) with the newest paradigm of advanced technology – MMFU (Micro Macro Focused Ultrasound)

At Cheshire Lasers Clinic, the Ultraformer Neck Rejuvenating treatment delivers the best treatment for a turkey neck. It is very good at lifting and tightening the sagging jowl area. It slims the fatty pockets under the chin and jowl that pull the face anNeckck down, while stimulating collagen and elastin to tighten the skin.

The technology creates a lift in the skin and at the deep muscle layer (SMAS) underneath. Previously this area was reached only by a surgical facelift. It rarely cause any downtime and most people require just one treatment.

Some people find this treatment uncomfortable.

Find out more about Ultraformer III here.

RF Microneedling

RF Microneedling delivers energy under the skin to stimulate collagen and elastin using the power of radiofrequency and microneedling. It is an excellent treatment for neck rejuvenation, as it not only stimulatecollagenhe growtn but also resurfaces the skin.

The downtime is very short, usually 6 to 24 hours.

You may need up to three treatments to achieve the best results.

The treatment is uncomfortable, similar to Ultraformer;  however, we apply topical anaesthesia to improve the discomfort.

Find out more about RF Microneedling here this treament is provided by our level 4 aestheticians.

Neogen Plasma 

Delivers Plasma energy to the skin, causing mild trauma that triggers healing, repair, and new collagen production.

The downtime is relatively short, from a day or two to a week, depending on the intensity.

A course of treatments is always needed for best results.

The treatment is uncomfortable, similar to RF microneedling and Ultraformer.

Find out more about Neogen Plasma Skin Rejuvenation here. 

Radiofrequency

At Cheshire Lasers, we use Endymed or the ThermaClinic radiofrequency machines for Neck Rejuvenation.

Radiofrequency energy gently promotes collagen production and contraction of collagen fibres. This restructures, rejuvenates and tightens the skin. Most people require a course of 6 treatments for the best results.

Radiofrequency is a comfortable, safe treatment which can be quite relaxing.

The Endymed is a more advanced machine that penetrates slightly deeper than the ThermaClinic and is slightly more expensive. Both treatments are performed by our level 4 aestheticians.

Microneedling

Dr Kyra Drinnan and    Kathryn Hazlehursperform microneedlingng to thNeckck. They both use a microneedling pen device.

Topical Treatments foNecke Neck

At Cheshire Lasers, we recommend and stock the following products foNecke neck:

pHformula Neck Cream

ZO Skin Health Neck Complex.

Combination Therapy:

Many treatments work best synergistically, so exploring the combination treatment option is helpful.

For best results, consider one of the following treatments for collagen production.

Then, depending on your needs, combine this with injectable treatments such as Botox to relax the neck muscles or Profhilo for extra hydration.

Consider skin resurfacing or skin peels for the skin texture

Do not forget to enhance the results with optimum skincare.

View a list of general rejuvenating treatments here. 

 

What Causes Skin Wrinkles?

The following changes make us prone to skin wrinkles:

  • Excessive facial expressions/smoking create dynamic lines in the stratum corneum and then the dermis
  • Epidermal cell turnover reduces so the very top layer “the stratum corneum” is present for longer subject to the causes of ageing
  • The stratum corneum layer becomes more dehydrated so the lines show more
  • The dermis the supportive structure underneath becomes thin, less vascular and loses collagen.
  • The fat layer under the dermis reduces.

skin anatomy

Facial Expressions

Facial expressions such as pursing the lips cause dynamic lines. These lines are usually seen in people that smoke due to the repetitive movements from the act of smoking. However, smoking also causes other physiological changes making smokers more prone to wrinkles all over.

Interestingly facial expression lines are often are seen around the mouth in non-smokers who have the habit of repeatedly using the muscles for their facial expressions.

Epidermal Cell Changes

The epidermis is the very top layer of skin which acts as a protective barrier. The lowest layer is the “Stratum Basale” this is where new skin cells are made. New skin cells get pushed closer and closer to the skin surface as more cells are made and over time they mature and become flatter and harder due to the keratin within them. When they reach the top layers they die and are eventually shed into the environment. As a result, these cells are found in dust throughout your home.

With age, this epidermal turnover slows down. Cell renewal time is the time a new cell takes to travel from the lowest layer of the epidermis the “Stratum Basale” to the top layer the “Stratum Corneum” and then shed off the skin.

Cell renewal time changes as we age:

  • Babies – 14 days
  • Teenagers – 21 – 28 days
  • Middle age – 28 – 42 days
  • 50 and up – 45 – 90 days

That means that as we age, the top layer of skin cells forming the stratum corneum are around for a lot longer.  These cells have been shown to become more dehydrated with age and have been exposed to more movement and environmental factors.

These changes mean the skin is more prone to developing wrinkles and once they develop they can be harder to treat.

Some people have a thicker stratum corneum layer and these people often need treating differently to those with a thin more hydrated stratum corneum.

Dermal Changes

The dermis the supportive structure underneath the stratum corneum becomes thin, less vascular and loses collagen with age.

The dermal thickness decreases by about 20% and the blood flow reduced by about 60%. Fibroblast activity decreases which leads to a drop in collagen synthesis. The collagen content of the dermis decreases by 1% per year throughout adult life.

The collagen remaining is less effective and loses its ability to regain its shape after deformation and also holds a lot less water.

Research has shown that wrinkles appear not so much due to the degeneration of elastin fibres, as previously thought, but also due to a decrease in the water-holding collagen and mucopolysaccharides.

Sebaceous glands produce less oil as you age. Men are fortunate and don’t experience much of a decrease until their 80s. Women gradually produce less oil beginning after menopause. This can make it harder to keep the skin moist, resulting in dryness and itchiness.

Changes in the connective tissue reduce the skin’s strength and elasticity. This is known as elastosis. It is more noticeable in sun-exposed areas (solar elastosis). Elastosis produces the leathery, weather-beaten appearance common to farmers, sailors, and others who spend a large amount of time outdoors.

Changes in the Hypodermis

The hypodermis consists mainly of fat and acts as an insulator and shock absorber. With age, there is a loss of subcutaneous fat and the skin becomes thinner and less resistant to trauma. The reduced volume of subcutaneous fat means the role of the hypodermis in limiting conductive heat loss is impaired.

When it comes to ageing the loss of fat means you lose the mattress like effect of the fat which plumps the skin out giving it a smooth appearance. As the fat goes the skin is then sat on muscle and other underlying structures which can appear wrinkly.

The mouth is an area which develops lines and wrinkles due to fat loss. This is much more common in women as they gradually lose all the fat around the mouth, whereas men are often more fortunate and keep a layer of fat. Hence why women develop lip lines a lot earlier than men.

 

How to Improve Eye Wrinkles with Creams

Many serums and creams designed for the eye area can treat and or prevent eye wrinkles.

The ingredients to look out for are:

  • Retinol.
  • Antioxidants
  • Patented peptides.
  • AHAs
  • Hyaluronic acid / B5 serum

Retinol

Retinol helps prevent fine lines as well as smooth the ones you’ve got. By stimulating your collagen and new cell turnover, it reduces collagen breakdown and stimulates the cells to work faster to create fresh, bright, non-wrinkled skin.
It takes a few months of consistent regular use to see any impact on your lines. You will probably experience some redness, dryness, and flakiness within the first month or two of use.
To help reduce the side effects, you can start slowly and use a retinol one night a week for one week, twice a week for two weeks, three times a week for three weeks, and then every other day until you can tolerate it and also get results. Then you need to continue for, well, life !!

A gentle retinol will cause less reaction but fewer results; stronger retinols will give better results but more reaction. This can be annoying, but you must persevere for anti-ageing results. Stronger retinols are only available from clinics like Cheshire Lasers. You will be advised how to use the product, and support is provided to help you achieve results.
Some people are highly responsive to retinol, while others require high-strength products to achieve results.

Our favourite ZO Skin Health eye products are:

ZO Skin Health Intense Eye Creme

ZO Growth Factor Serum 

Due to the strength of these products, we cannot sell them online. They are only available in the clinic after a consultation with one of our Aestheticians.

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Antioxidants

Antioxidants control / prevent free-radicals. Free-radicals are the main reason for skin damage created by sun exposure, smoking, alcohol and other environmental factors. You can prevent free radical damage by consuming more antioxidants in your diet, usually found in fruits or vegetables deep in colour. Applying an antioxidant serum can also make a big difference.

Antioxidant products contain vitamin C, vitamin E and Nicotinamide (vitamin B3) which is now considered to be one of the most potent antioxidants, possibly more effective than vitamin C.

Our favourite eye products containing antioxidants are:

Obagi ELASTIderm Eye Cream
NeoStrata Skin Active Intensive Eye Therapy
NeoStrata Restore Eye Cream
ZO Skin Health Eye Brightening Creme
ZO Skin Health Intense Eye Creme
pHformula SOS eye rescue

Peptides

Peptides are found in many effective anti-ageing skin care products. While there is no singular, miracle ingredient that will give you those instant, youthful results we all wish for, peptides are an extremely important ingredient to look for in your wrinkle fighting creams, serums, and under eye products.
Peptides are short chains of amino acids, the building blocks of proteins. Amino acids are small allowing them to penetrate the outer layer of our skin and send signals to our cells to stimulate them to function.

Our favourite eye products containing peptides are

NeoStrata Skin Active Intensive Eye Therapy
pHformula SOS eye rescue
Obagi Elastiderm

ZO Skin Health Eye Brightening Creme
ZO Skin Health Intense Eye Creme
ZO Skin Health Growth Factor Eye Serum

AHAs

AHAs are alpha hydroxy acids, sometimes referred to as fruit acids. They can also be derived from nuts and milk:
They include:
glycolic acid, derived from sugar cane
lactic acid, derived from milk
mandelic acid, derived from bitter almonds
citric acid, naturally found in citrus fruit but derived from many fruit and vegetables
tartaric acid, derived from grapes
malic acid, derived from apples and pears

AHAs work by exfoliating the top layer of skin, allowing newer, healthier skin cells to show through. They are particularly useful in dry skin and may help to diminish the appearance of wrinkles.
Studies have shown that AHAs may also stimulate collagen production and reduce the changes caused by the sun damaging the skin.

Newer, more exciting products are PHAs. They are similaAHA’sAHA’s in that they perform the same role of exfoliation, but unAHA’sAHA’sAHPHA’sPHA’s are gentler on the skin, causing less irrit,awhich ison so common to many alpha hydroxy acids. A great product to use under the eye.
Gluconolactone is a powerful antioxidant and is the multi-tasker of all Polyhydroxy Acids.

Our favourite eye products contaiAHA’sAPHA’sPHA’s are:

NeoStrata Eye Cream
NeoStrata Skin Active Intensive Eye Therapy
Obagi ELASTIderm Eye Cream

Hyaluronic acid / B5

Hyaluronic acid / B5 serums are a great way to reduce fine lines under the eyes. The particles act like a sponge pulling in water from the air to plump, hydrate and smooth your skin. They are lightweight, ultra-hydrating and work immediately with no irritation. The results are temporary, and the product needs to be used daily to maintain the effect.

Our favourite hyaluronic acid b5 serum is :
Medik8 Hydr8 B5 Serum
It may not be an eye product, but it is great for rehydrating the skin under the eye area.

Our favourite hyaluronic acid b5 serum eye product is :
NeoStrata Eye Cream

Not sure which serums or creams are best to treat your eye wrinkles?

Why not arrange a skin assessment consultation with one of our Aestheticians?

Book using this link.

Interested in eye wrinkle treatments? Have a look at what we have to offer here. 

Product Reward Scheme

Whenever you purchase a product at Cheshire Lasers Clidon’tdon’t forget to collect your points for our Rewards Scheme.

Every time you spend £50 on our skincare at Cheshire Lasers, we will reward you with 50 points.

Save up your points and use them to claim a free treatment.

Find out more about our Reward Scheme and which purchases qualify here. 

 

Hand Rejuvenation

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Do your hands give away your age?

No part of the body will tell the story of your age more readily than your hands. The hands suffer environmental damage, and often have less protection than the rest of your body. Dryness, poor skin texture, age spots, uneven skin tone, visible veins, fine lines and wrinkles can all add to the general age appearance of your hands.

Want to know a person’s real age? Just look at their hands.

The natural fat cushion that we’re born with under the skin of the hands begins to lessen in our late twenties and early 30’s. By the time most of us hit 50, all the structures in the hand show up – the tendons, bones and veins.

Help is at Hand

Dr Teri Johnson and her team have been performing hand rejuvenation treatments since 2008. Over the years, they have tried and tested various treatments.

Hand Rejuvenation Treatments can address various concerns and include injectable and non-injectable treatments.

Non Injectable Hand Rejuvenation Treatments

Chemical Peels

Peels are great for fading age spots, smoothing the skin texture, and stimulating new collagen production in the upper skin layers.  At Cheshire Lasers Clinic, our favourite treatment for hands is the BioRePeel with TCA. The BioRePeel has a bio-stimulating, revitalising & peeling-like effect. A single treatment often delivers a visible improvement, but for best results, we recommend a course of three every 7 to 10 days.

Microneedling

Microneedling uses tiny needles to create micro-injuries in the skin, stimulating collagen production and improving skin texture and tone. This treatment also is known for its ability to improve skin texture and can lead to a subtle improvement in pigmentation. At Cheshire Lasers, we use the EDS (Electronic Dermastamp) treatment.

Radiofrequency Microneedling

Radiofrequency microneedling combines the skin-renewing benefits of microneedling with the skin-tightening effects of radiofrequency energy.  The result is a more effective treatment for improving collagen production, skin texture and firmness. Cheshire Lasers uses Dermaforce to deliver controlled heat energy deep into the skin through tiny needles.  This stimulates more collagen production, often with less downtime than microneedling alone.

CACI Hand Rejuvenation

Using advanced microcurrent technology, CACI targets skin cells in the hands, stimulating collagen and elastin production. This non-invasive procedure tones, hydrates and firms the skin, reducing wrinkles and revealing smoother, younger-looking skin.

Laser and IPL Hand Treatment

Laser treatments, intense pulsed light (IPL) and fractional laser therapy can target age spots, sun damage, and uneven skin texture on the hands. They work by breaking down pigment and stimulating collagen production. Here at Cheshire Lasers, we mostly use our IPL on our Linton Lumina AQS System to improve skin texture and improve pigmentation on the hands. 

Topical Treatments

It’s also important to consider topical treatment when rejuvenating the hands. Retinoids, vitamin C serums, and moisturizers containing ingredients like glycolic acid or niacinamide can help improve the appearance of the hands over time by boosting collagen production and reducing signs of ageing. Regularly applying hand creams containing sunscreen can help prevent further sun damage and protect the hands from ageing.

Injectable Hand Rejuvenation Treatments

Injectable hand rejuvenation treatments involve injecting products into the skin to create volume in the skin, increase hydration or stimulate collagen production. Most treatments have an effect on all three of these.

The following treatments have all been shown to rejuvenate the hands:

  1. Dermal Fillers: Dermal fillers, such as hyaluronic acid, plump up thin skin, give hydration, and minimise the appearance of wrinkles and veins.
  2. Collagen Stimulators: Radiesse, Ellanse and Sculptra all stimulate collagen, creating firmer, tighter, plumper skin.
  3. Skin Boosters: Restylane Vital, Profhilo, and Sunekos are examples of skin boosters they stimulate collagen and elastin production as well as hydrate the skin.
  4. Polynucleotides: Made from DNA, stimulate fibroblasts to create collagen and elastin; they also stimulate hydration and have an antioxidant effect.

It’s important to consult with a qualified dermatologist or cosmetic surgeon to determine the most suitable treatment options based on individual needs, skin type, and desired outcomes.

Combination Treatments:

Often, a combination of treatments may be recommended to achieve the best results. For example, combining dermal fillers with laser therapy or chemical peels can address multiple concerns simultaneously and provide more comprehensive rejuvenation.

Examples of Hand Rejuvenation Treatments.

Restylane Vital Skin Boosters

Restylane Vital Skin Boosters contains small molecules of hyaluronic acid filler. When injected under the skin, it improves skin elasticity and deep dermal hydration. By moisturising from within it diminishes the fine crepey lines to give a plump and hydrated appearance.
An initial, intense treatment usually comprises three sessions, 3-4 weeks apart. Each treatment involves a series of very fine micro-injections however Dr Teri is now using a cannula more often for this treatment.

Typically, a maintenance treatment would be required after around 3-4 months.

Advantages:
Restylane Vital remains in the skin for about 4-8 months if not longer. It attracts water for skin hydration and improves skin texture while volumising the skin to help reduce the appearance of unsightly veins and tendons.
It can be dissolved by hyaluronidase.

Disadvantages:
3 treatments are usually required, and regular maintenance every 3-4 months to keep the effect.
Bruising is very common if injected with a needle.

Find out more about Restylane Skin Boosters here.

Radiesse Hand Rejuvenation

Radiesse was launched in 2000 and is FDA approved. It is a non permanent Dermal Filler that contains calcium and phosphate based micro spheres. When injected under the skin micro spheres stimulate your skin to produce new collagen. It is, therefore, more commonly regarded as a collagen stimulator.

The product is injected directly into the skin with a cannula and then firmly massaged to ensure even coverage.

Radiesse gives an immediate improvement due to the presence of the filler. Over a few months, the results reduce slightly as the filler degrades. The results improve again as collagen production occurs creating a volume effect and an improvement in skin texture.

This treatment is great for volume loss to help cover veins and tendons in the hands.
You may only need one treatment. Although if you have older hands or hands with significant volume loss you may need a second treatment.

Advantages:
Typically, results last around 12 months.

You will need a maintenance treatment 9-15 months.

Disadvantages:
This product is not ideal for you if you have thin skin.
Radiesse filler is firm, so you need to apply strong, vigorous massage after treatment to reduce the risk of lumps after treatment.
The product does not give as much hydration.

Find out more about Radiesse hand rejuvenation here.

Profhilo Hand Rejuvenation

Profhilo is a revolutionary injectable product based on hyaluronic acid (HA). After injection, it slowly breaks down so it remains in the skin for up to 28 days. While in place, it stimulates the body’s processes for regenerating skin tissue. It hydrates the skin and stimulates all four types of collagen and elastin. Hence, is why we call it a ‘bio-rejuvenator’ or ‘bio-revitaliser’.

Most people need two treatments one month apart. Older skin or extremely delicate thin skin prone to tearing may need a third.

You will need a maintenance treatment after 4-6 months for best results.

Advantages:

It degrades quickly, which often suits people who like minimally invasive natural treatments.
Treatments are easy and quick and take only 15 to 20 minutes.
The treatment is the best for thin, crepey, delicate skin.

Disadvantages:
The hydration effect creates some volumisation of the skin.  However, this is often insufficient to cover visible veins and tendons due to fat loss under the skin.

Find out more about Profhilo here.

Aliaxin SR Hand Rejuvenation

Aliaxin SR is made by IBSA the same company that makes the revolutionary Profhilo. It contains 3 different hyaluronic acid molecules. One of which is the same as the one in Profhilo. The other two act more like a filler designed to hydrate, plump and volumise the skin.

Aliaxin SR is injected in the hands with a cannula. Gentle to moderate massage is then required to make sure the product is distributed evenly in the tissues.

You need one or two treatments for best results, one month apart.

If you have very thin skin a Profhilo treatment is recommended first.

You will need a maintenance treatment after around 6 months for best results.

Advantages:

This product is the best of all worlds, collagen stimulation in the skin itself to improve texture, elasticity. However it also gives volumisation, to plump and hydrated the skin due to the hyaluronic acid filler component.

Disadvantages:

You need to massage after treatment. Massage is not always possible in elderly frail skin unless this is improved first.

 

 

Injectable Skin Booster Treatments

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What Are Skin Booster Treatments?

” Skin Booster” describes a range of Injectable Skin Rejuvenation Treatments.

The first Skin Boosters were made from hyaluronic acid gel, similar to dermal fillers. The gel was injected into the top layers of the skin to produce skin hydration and plumping.

Sometime later, more advanced products became available that did not just plump and hydrate the skin but also had an additional action on the skin cells. These new products stimulate the cells of the skin in a range of different ways, so they don’t just hydrate the skin but also stimulate the production of collagen and elastin.

These treatments perform a process of bio-remodelling, and all of them require a course of treatments a number of weeks apart.

Which Skin Booster Treatment is Best for me?

There are so many available now it is difficult to know which one is best for you. At Cheshire Lasers, we have tried so many over the years. Some we continue to use, and others we have discontinued when something better has come along.

Each treatment contains different ingredients with distinct properties and modes of action.
The procedure for delivering the treatments to the skin also varies. Some require needle injections, whereas others require a cannula to place the product into the skin. The downtime after each treatment and the common side effects post-treatment also vary.

There are pros and cons to each type. It depends on the area of concern, which treatments you have had before and how you have responded. Do you prefer a needle or cannula treatment? Or prefer to have fewer treatment sessions?  Or prefer a treatment which does not contain hyaluronic acid?

Collagen stimulation is not an exact science, and some people respond to one treatment better than another.

At Cheshire Lasers, the following Skin Boosters are available:

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Profhilo has been one of the most popular skin booster treatments at Cheshire Lasers.

This treatment has been available since 2017 at Cheshire Lasers, so our medical team have lots of experience with this treatment.

Active ingredients:  Hyaluronic acid.

It involves ten injection points, which result in small lumps under the skin.

The treatment takes 5 to 10 minutes.

The lumps go down over 8-24 hours as the product disperses under the skin.

The treatment promotes collagen and elastin growth to reduce skin laxity and improve skin hydration.

Most people need two treatments, one month apart.

Results last for approximately six months.

To maintain results, you will require a maintenance treatment every 4-6 months.

This treatment is performed by Dr Teri Johnson, Dr Kathryn Hazlehurst and Dr Kyra Drinnan.

Polynucleotides

Polynucleotides- Nucleofill Plenhyage and Plinest Rejuvenation TreatmentsPolynucleotides have been used since the 1950s; initially, they were used for wound healing.

Active ingredients: Polynucleotides ( the building blocks of DNA).

Nucleofill, Plenhyage, and Plinest are all polynucleotide treatments that regenerate the skin by stimulating collagen and elastin growth in the skin. They also improve signs of ageing, reduce laxity and dehydration, and improve scars and some pigmentation.

Polynucleotides can improve the skin anywhere. They are a popular treatment for the tear trough area, where they help decrease lower eyelid laxity, fine lines, and wrinkles and improve skin hydration.

??  It involves multiple injections into the skin with a needle or cannula.

Side effects include bruising and swelling for a few days.

The treatment stimulates fibroblasts to produce collagen and elastin, increases hydration, and has an antioxidant effect.

Most people require 2 to 3 treatments, spaced 2 to 3 weeks apart.

You will need another treatment every three to six months to maintain results. (Frequency depends on your response to treatment.)

Find out more about Polynucleotides here: 

This treatment is performed by Dr Kyra Drinnan,  Dr Johnson and Dr Hazlehurst

PRP

PRP has been around a long time.

It is a natural skin-boosting treatment that uses platelets from your own blood.

When activated, platelets secrete and release at least seven different growth factors, which enhance the natural healing processes.

The treatment involves multiple injections with a fine needle.

PRP can treat all the layers of the skin, superficial and deep.

The treatment stimulates collagen growth, improves the blood supply to the tissues and can greatly improve skin tone and texture. It also reduces fine lines and wrinkles.

Most people require three or four treatments, one month apart.

Sunekos

sunekos CheshireSunekos has been around since 2020.

Active ingredients:  Hyaluronic acid and Amino Acids.

It involves multiple injection points.

It involves injecting two different products; one is for deep hydration, and the other goes more superficially into the skin.

Sunekos stimulates the fibroblasts in the skin to produce collagen and elastin.

It helps improve skin ageing, skin dryness, acne scarring, sun damage, loss of tone & elasticity, under-eye dark circles and fine lines and wrinkles.

Sunekos can treat the face, neck, décolleté, forehead and hands. It is particularly effective in the Periocular (eye) area, to reduce fine lines, dark circles and bags.

Most people require three or four treatments, 14 days apart.

You will require a maintenance treatment every 3-6 months to maintain results.

Sunekos is performed by Dr Teri Johnson