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Hydro2 Facial

What is the Hydro2 Facial?

Do you love hydrafacial? but fancy something more? If so this new luxury facial may be perfect for you!

The Luxury Hydro2 Facial is the ultimate 5-star facial. It includes 7-technologies in total. It contains a hydrafacial treatment but also utilises 6 other technologies to deliver outstanding results for all skin types and concerns.

Using this device Cheshire Lasers can offer a range of different facials to deliver brightening, tightening, anti-ageing as well as clearing skin

The treatments are customisable to all skin types to meet all skin needs and vary from 30 to 110 mins.

Our Luxury Hydro2 Facial incorporates all 7 steps and is the ultimate pamper package.

Here are the 7 treatment technologies which can be incorporated into your Hydro2 Facial:

Treatment 1: The Hydro Deep Cleanse

Similar to the Hydrafacial this uses a combination of three solutions to cleanse and smooth the skin using an AHA & BHA based solutions. It hydrates and nourishes the skin infusing lactic, salicylic and hyaluronic acid to deeply cleanse, purify and hydrate.

Treatment 2: Exfoliation

This treatment step uses a vibrational cleansing tool and a choice of exfoliation products. It utilises ‘the Bohr effect’ to allow oxygen to be drawn into the skin. The active ingredients can include Kojic Acid and Retinol which result in a hydrating and brightening effect.

Treatment 3: Radiofrequency Skin Tightening

This step uses Radio Frequency technology to increase collagen reproduction. We recommend this step for skin with early and late signs of ageing.

Treatment 4: Skin Lifting with Electro-ion technology

The Electro-ion technology creates skin lifting by stimulating muscle contraction. It is similar to CACI and works well for jowl and eyebrow lifting.

It uses electroporation which also increases the absorbency of the skins cells for product penetration. This allows our time defence and brightening serums to penetrate deeper into the skin.

This, in turn, revitalises and ‘wakes up’ dull and lifeless skin

Treatment 5: Fire & Ice

5 A – The ‘Fire’ represents the heat element during treatment. The handpiece uses heat to open the pores, increase blood supply and aid product infusion.

5 B – The ‘Ice’ a Cryo facial that uses cooling technology, chilling the skin down to 5℃. This step comes at the end of each facial. It decreases the blood supply, giving a tightening effect and sealing in the infused products. It also helps to reduce any redness following treatment.

Treatment 6: Ultrasound / Hydration

This step uses ultrasound technology to infuse a hydrating collagen-rich serum from a mask for maximum penetration.

Treatment 7: Oxygenation

The Oxygenation spray is used to apply a hydrating serum. It creates a Venturi effect which breaks down the serum molecules and encourages maximum absorption. This helps to deliver intense skin hydration.

Applying oxygen to the skin using this method helps to increase cell metabolism and improve these concerns. Some bacteria are not able to live in oxygen, so applying oxygen to the skin will give this anti-bacterial effect, having a positive effect on congestion.

Which Hydro2 Facial should I have?

We can deliver a range of bespoke facials using these 7 technologies and can also add on Dermalux LED according to your requirements.

Here is a list of some of the most popular ones:

The Radiofrequency Collagen Stimulating Hydro2 Facials

The Luxury Ultimate 5-star Hydro2 Facial – 100 mins all 7 treatments listed above.
Radiofrequency Hydro2 Facial- 70 mins – Treatments 1, 3, 6 and 7
Radiofrequency Facial for Neck and or Face- 50-70 mins – Treatment 3

The Deluxe Hydro2 Facials

Clear Skin Hydro2 Facial Facial – 60mins – Treatments 1, 2, 4, 5B, 6, and 7
Brightening Hydro2 Facial Facial – 60mins – Treatments 1, 2, 4, 5A, 5B, 6, and 7
The Time Defence Hydro2 Facial Facial – 60mins – Treatments 1, 2, 4, 5A, 5B,6, and 7

The Hydro2 Facials

Clear Skin Express Hydro2 Facial – 30 mins – Treatments 1, 6 and 7
Brightening Express Hydro2 Facial – 30 mins – Treatments 1, 6 and 7
Anti ageing Express Hydro2 Facial – 30 mins – Treatments 1, 6 and 7

The Express Basic Hydro2 Facials

Clear Skin Express Facial – 23 mins – Treatment 1
Brightening Express Facial – 23 mins – Treatment 1
Anti ageing Express Facial – 23 mins – Treatment 1

Hydro2 Facial Prices

View our Hydro2Facial prices here

Book now and view or Special Offer prices here.

Check out this review from 2019 featuring Danielle Lloyd.

Check out the Singing Dentist experiencing his first-ever Deluxe Hydro Facial we think it’s hilarious.

Here is our feedback from our first treatment:

HYDROFACIAL – 5* ultimate facial!! Everything you could ever want in one facial! I’ve experienced many facials over the years, but this treatment absolutely blows everything else out of the water!! Highly recommended – it combines a traditional hydra facial with radio frequency (using a much improved and more superior machine), together with muscle stimulation and tightening (similar to a CACI facial – of which I’m a huge fan). It doesn’t stop there, my therapist Natasha continued the treatment with lots of anti-ageing and hydrating serums and a gel mask infused with collagen and antioxidants, which was stimulated using sonic vibration. The final stages were an oxygen facial and finally a cryo-facial. As I stated, this 5* facial combines absolutely everything!!

My therapist, Natasha was extremely knowledgeable and friendly, she explained every procedure and highlighted the benefits!!

The results are AMAZING, my skin is positively glowing and lifted! Definitely a red carpet treatment. Give it a try, I promise you, you won’t be disappointed

EndyMed Jawline Shaper

Whats is the EndyMed Jawline Shaper Treatment?

Cheshire Lasers Clinic is excited to introduce the Endymed Mini Shaper.

This innovative handpiece has a unique concentric electrode surface, which provides focused 3DEEP Radiofrequency energy deep into the skin for maximum results. The Mini-Shaper is the most effective handpiece available today for treating the jowls and under the chin.

The Mini Shaper stimulates collagen production and increases fat cell turnover. This allows us to contour the jawline and deliver an effective tightening action to treat sagging, lax skin as well as improve tired, dull skin.

How does the EndyMed Jawline Shaper work?

The shaper handpiece delivers controlled radiofrequency energy delivery exactly where it needs to be. The radiofrequency energy penetrates the dermis down to 7mm which is much deeper than our other treatments. The Mini-Shaper offers nearly twice the power than other similar-sized RF treatment handpieces on the market. It also maintains tissue heat for long after the treatment is complete, providing extremely effective heating.

The heat energy stimulates existing collagen and encourages the production of new collagen to give tighter, firmer more lifted skin. It also focuses on fat cells which helps reduce the heaviness of the jawline to deliver an improved contour.

The following diagram demonstrates the treatment area:

How soon can I see results?

Results can be seen immediately but a course of treatments are required for the best long-term results.

The pictures here show the results before and after only one treatment. These results are short term and will improve and last longer after a course of treatments.

Who is the EndyMed Jawline Shaper Treatment suitable for?

This treatment is suitable for all skin types. We highly recommend it if you have heavy drooping jowls or have skin laxity and sagging under the chin.

Is there any downtime?

The EndyMed Jawline Shaper treatment is painless with little to no downtime. You may experience some redness in the treated areas, but this will subside within a few hours.

How many treatments will I need?

We recommend a course of six treatments for optimal results. Ideally, we like to book the treatments every 1-2 weeks.

Following the initial treatment course, we recommend one treatment every 2-3 months thereafter to maintain the best possible results. However, some people are happy with the results of a maintenance treatment every 3-6 months.

How much is an Endymed Jawline Shaper Treatment?

View the prices for our Endymed treatments here.

View our Special Offers for Endymed Treatments here.

Am I suitable for any other Jowl Treatments?

Find out about Cheshire Lasers’ other Jowl Treatments here.

More Endymed Jawline Shaper before and after images:

Dermaplaning

Jade Maines of Beautology performs Dermaplaning treatments at Cheshire Lasers Clinic.

What is Dermaplaning?

Dermaplaning is a manual exfoliation treatment that brightens and gives the skin an instant glow.

A sterile scalpel is used to gently and safely remove dead skin cells from the top layer of your skin (epidermis).

This non-invasive treatment leaves the skin more receptive to serums and moisturisers, therefore increasing cell renewal and the production of collagen and elastin, for a more youthful and rejuvenated complexion.

An added bonus to this treatment is the removal of the vellus hair (peach fuzz) on the surface of the skin. This gives a silky look that allows make-up to be applied flawlessly. The treatment is pain-free and many clients have reported it is as a calm, relaxing experience.

What are the Benefits of Dermaplaning:

Removal of dead skin cells
Increases cell turnover (increased collagen production)
Instantly reveals brighter, glowing skin with minimal downtime
Baby soft skin
Removes vellus hair (peach fuzz)
Aids product absorption by up to 70% allowing serums and moisturisers to reach the lower layers of the skin and be more effective
Make-up glides on and sits on the skin smoothly
Unclogs pores
You can benefit from a one-off treatment for a special occasion or have a course of treatments as part of your regular skincare regime. (every 3-4 weeks)

Will Dermaplaning affect hair growth?

Dermaplaning does not alter the structure of the hair. Hair growth will return as it was before the treatment and WILL NOT grow back faster and thicker.

Contraindications to Dermaplaning:

Active acne – pustules, broken or damaged skin
Oral retinoids – Roaccutane (cannot be taken for at least 6 months before treatment)
Topical retinol is OK
Active skin infections – psoriasis, dermatitis (if on the face)
Auto-Immune diseases – lupus

Cautions for Dermaplaning:

If you have any of the following, please arrange an initial consultation/assessment before booking a treatment:

Diabetes that is not controlled (well-controlled diabetics are fine to be treated)
Blood thinning medicines
Sensitive skin
Pregnant or breastfeeding

Please note:
We do not recommend a Dermaplaning treatment less than 5 days before a sun holiday. As the skin is highly sensitive to sun rays following the treatment.

Pre-treatment advice:

do not use sunbeds on the day of the treatment and for up to 7 days after.
arrive to your appointment make-up free or with as little make-up as possible.

The face will be cleansed and prepped as part of the treatment; however, removing excess make-up and stubborn eye make-up will eat into the treatment time. This means less time for the Dermaplaning.

Dermaplaning Aftercare:

Your skin will be slightly red after the treatment and for up to 1 hour after
You can apply make-up immediately after; however, we recommend you allow the serums to absorb into your skin first for best results, which can take several hours.
Please wear a high SPF for at least one week after treatment.
Vellus hair may feel blunt when growing back

Who Performs Dermaplaning?

Jade Maines from Beautology performs Dermaplaning at Cheshire Lasers.

Express Dermaplaning facial: 30mins
Includes full-face Dermaplaning
Application of serums, moisturiser, SPF 50.

Luxury Dermaplaning: 50 mins
Includes full face Dermaplaning, lymphatic drainage massage and treatment mask.
Application of serums, moisturiser, SPF 50.

View Jade’s Dermaplaning prices at Cheshire lasers here.

Threading

The art of threading for hair removal – is now available again at Cheshire lasers.

This ancient art of eyebrow shaping and hair removal originates from Asia. It is now available to male and female clients at the Cheshire Laser Clinic.

Threading has fast become the celebrities’ preferred method for shaping perfect eyebrows and removing hair.

We are lucky to have one of Cheshire’s Threading Experts now working here at Cheshire Lasers Clinic. She will analyse your eyebrows or facial hair and advise you on the perfect solution. She can also remove hair from the chin, lips and face.

Each threading experience is personal, private and nothing short of perfection.

The end result for eyebrows is a precise, symmetrical and accurate arch which also defines your facial features amazingly. The results are a real confidence booster.

For hair removal, the treatment is kinder to the skin and is also less traumatic than waxing as no heat or chemicals are applied. No hair removal treatment can ever be pain-free. However, we use a wonderful desensitising Witch-hazel Solution that will make your threading experience as pleasurable as can be.

Regrowth is finer, softer and smoother – retraining unruly eyebrows to grow in a more flattering direction.

The frequency of your threading experience will depend on personal hair re-growth. Most clients visit us at Cheshire Lasers every 3-4 weeks.

To book your threading experience – for eyebrows, upper lip, chin or the face – call the reception desk at Cheshire Lasers Clinic on 01606 841255.

Or book online here:

Who performs Threading at Cheshire Lasers?

Jade performs all the threading at Cheshire Lasers; she has her own business Beautology. She has many years of experience and has had many recommendations.

Can I combine my Threading Treatment with Tinting?

Jade often combines her threading treatments with eyebrow and eyelash tinting.

She also offers a premium brow treatment known as Ultrabrows, which is similar to the popular HD Brows treatment.

How much is Threading at Cheshire Lasers

You can find out more about Jade and view all her prices here.

Ultraformer Wrinkle Treatment

Cheshire Lasers is excited to now have the Ultraformer MF2 wrinkle treatment.

The sensitive and shallow regions around the eye, the mouth and the forehead can now be treated with ultrasound technology with ease due to the newly developed MF2 Ultraformer Treatment.

What can the MF2 Ultraformer Wrinkle Cartridge treat?

The great news is that we can improve fine lines and wrinkles with only one treatment. However, we recommend a course of around three treatments for best results. Different people respond differently and have their skin has different needs and starting points.

You can view our Ultraformer MF2 before and after images here.

Ultraformer MF2 Treatment Areas:

The Upper Lip

We have treated upper lips with the Ultraformer MF2 with considerable success so far. This is an excellent treatment for smokers lines and would suit someone who is afraid to have Dermal Fillers but wants improvement to the area with no downtime.

This treatment is also suitable for someone who has had fillers in that area already, and the lines are starting to come back, but they are not ready for more fillers.

The Perioral Area

The area in the image is treated to improve fine lines and wrinkles. This treatment improves the smokers lines and the cobblestone effect that can occur in this area due to age and sun-damage.

The Under Eye Area

We have treated the under eye area the Ultraformer MF2 and seen impressive results so far.

This area is challenging to improve; in the past, the treatments we have tried have required many repeat treatments and given only slight improvements or have been too invasive, requiring an extended downtime.

The MF2 treatment may only require three treatments, and there is no downtime.

There is the option to also treat the crow’s feet and part of the upper eyelid with this treatment.

Fine Lines on the Cheeks

The forehead

Ultraformer MF2 before and after images

View more of our patients before and after images here.

Read the science about how the Ultraformer Treatment works

Does the Ultraformer MF2 treatment hurt?

The treatment feels like warm pulses of ultrasound energy, which may feel uncomfortable for some people. Treatment around the mouth and perioral areas may feel sensitive in the teeth momentarily.

How many Ultraformer MF2 treatments will I need?

Some people will see a small improvement after one treatment but generally, we recommend a course of 3 treatments once a month. However, this will depend on the severity of the condition to start with and the collagen stimulation response of each client.

At Cheshire Lasers, we have found fine lines and wrinkles that have been there a few years have needed 2-3 treatments. Whereas lines that have been there many years have required at least 5 or 6 procedures.

Can I have the Ultraformer MF2 treatment if I have Botox or fillers?

The MF2 treatment is an alternative treatment to fillers; however, it can be used alongside a filler treatment to create even better results.
If a dermal filler is in the treatment area, we ask that you leave three months for the filler to integrate with the tissues before having an Ultraformer treatment. For Botox, the MF2 treatment can be performed in the same area 2 weeks after the injections.

How long will the Ultraformer MF2 results last for?

Following the final treatment session of the course, it will take 60-100 days for the collagen to stimulate and for the full results to be visible. The results can last up to 12 months. However most people like to have a maintenance treatment every 2-4 months.

Are there any side effects to the Ultraformer MF2 treatment?

Common side effects after the treatment are redness and swelling. This normally reduces a few hours after and you can go back to your regular daily activities straight away.

Bruising can occur, which is more likely around the eye area.

Am I suitable for an Ultraformer MF2 treatment?

We do not recommend the Ultraformer treatment if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

If you have teeth implants in the treatment area or metal braces. However invisaline braces, veneers and fillings are all fine.

Prices for the Ultraformer MF2 Wrinkle Treatment:

	Single Treatment	Course of Three
Upper Lip	£200	£500
Perioral area	£300	£750
Half Eye	£200	£500
Full Eye	£300	£750
Brow Lift and Upper Eye	£500	£1250
Forehead	£400	£1200
Cheek Smile Lines	£400	£1000
Cheek and Eye Smile Lines	£500	£1250
Full Face	£1000	£2500

View our Ultraformer MF2 before and after images here.

Read the science about how the Ultraformer Treatment works

Check out these videos demonstrating the new Ultraformer wrinkle treatment at Cheshire Lasers Clinic.

Natasha treating the under Eye area with the Ultraformer Wrinkle Treatment at Cheshire Lasers:

The Scientific Video about Ultraformer and the Ultraformer MF2 treatment:

A video of someone experiencing a full face Ultraformer MF2 treatment and giving feedback about how it feels and what it looks like afterwards.

Tattoo Removal

Tattoo Removal at Cheshire Lasers

At Cheshire Lasers we use A Lynton Q-Switch Laser for Tattoo Removal. Made locally in Holmes Chapel by Lynton Lasers, it uses advanced technology for Tattoo Removal. Q-switch lasers are the only type of laser that are safe and effective for the removal of tattoos.

Not all lasers are the same and not just any laser can safely remove tattoos.

What type of Tattoos can our Lasers fade?

Our laser can fade away tattoos of various size and colour. Tattoos are of two main types: the Indian ink amateur tattoo or the multi-coloured, professional tattoo.

What colour Tattoos can it fade?

Single-colour tattoos usually respond best to laser tattoo removal. Multi-coloured, professional tattoos are much more difficult to eradicate completely.

Black, blue and red colours in the tattoo respond best to treatment, but green, yellow and purple pigment can be more difficult.

Green coloured tattoos require different lasers for successful treatment, and we may need to recommend a specialist clinic with a ruby laser to remove this colour.

At Cheshire Lasers Tattoo Removal is popular for people who:

Wish they had never got a tattoo
Who are looking to fade a tattoo for a new design
Need to remove a tattoo to help pursue a career

What happens during a Tattoo Removal Treatment?

Active Q-Switch Lasers that generate a high powered beam of laser light in an extremely short pulse are the most suitable lasers for tattoo removal treatment. The light is absorbed by the tattoo ink particles, breaking them down into smaller pieces, enabling your natural immune defences to absorb and disperse the ink. A gradual fading of the tattoo occurs over a series of treatments.

The skin is cleaned and the laser applicator is passed over the tattoo releasing quick pulses of light. You will hear an audible clicking noise as the ink particles shatter. After treatment, we will apply a dressing to keep the area clean and dry.

What does it feel like?

Most clients describe the sensation as similar to a hot pin prick or the flick of an elastic band. Whilst mildly uncomfortable, most people tolerate the treatment well. A skin cooling device may be utilised to reduce any discomfort.

How does the skin look after a Tattoo Removal treatment?

An instant whitening of the skin occurs but this generally fades quickly. The area is likely to feel tender for a few hours and can be red and swollen for up to 48 hours. Initially, the tattoo is unlikely to look any different but will fade over 4 to 8 weeks as the body breaks down and disperses the pigmentation.

What is the recovery period?

Some tattoos can graze or blister, if so make sure you left to heal naturally. After your treatment, we will apply a dressing. Keep the area dressed and covered until the area heals. This is important if you develop blistering or grazing, it is also important not to not pick the area while it is healing.

Very rarely the skin may become lighter or darker, or larger blisters may form.

Changes to skin texture and scarring is possible, though very uncommon and is more likely if grazes are not allowed to heal naturally. There may be loss of natural tanning ability in the area treated which usually improves with time.

How many treatments will I need?

This depends on a number of factors such as the density and colour of the tattoo and the age of the tattoo. Amateur tattoos can be quick to remove, taking 1 to 6 treatments, whereas professional tattoos vary considerably and can take up to 15 treatments. We recommend you have your treatments every 6 to12 weeks.

Treatment can take 10 minutes to 30 minutes depending on the size of the tattoo.

At Cheshire Lasers we also provide Tattoo fading for clients who wish to alter a part of their tattoo.

View some Tattoo Removal Before and After images:

View Cheshire Lasers Tattoo Removal Prices here.

Wrinkle Relaxing

Botox treatments are commonly referred to as Wrinkle Relaxing Treatments.

Popular cosmetic Botox treatments include:

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

View more information about Cosmetic Botox Procedures here.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Dr Teri Johnson

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

The Frown
The Forehead
The Eyes
Bunny Lines
Smokers / Lip Lines
Chin lines and wrinkles
Depressor Anguli Oris Muscle for Sad Mouth Corners
Hyperhydrosis Underarms
Gummy Smiles
Nasal Tip Elevation

View her Botox prices here.

Moira Grobicki

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

The Frown
The Forehead
The Eyes
Bunny Lines
Smokers Lines
The Chin
Masseters for Bruxism and Jaw Slimming
Platysmal Bands / Neck Lines
Gummy Smiles
Hyperhydrosis Underarms, Hands and Feet
Migraines

View her Botox prices here.

Dr Kyra Drinnan

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

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

View her prices and when she is available here.

Dr Kathryn Hazlehurst

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

She specialises in treating the following:

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

View her prices and when she is available here.

Katey Moulton RGN

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

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

View her prices and when she is available here.

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

Profhilo

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

What is Profhilo?

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

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

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

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

Can you combine Profhilo with other treatments?

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

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

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

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

Fractional resurfacing 3–4 weeks distant.

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

What happens during a Profhilo Treatment?

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

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

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

How long do the results last?

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

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

How many Profhilo treatments will I need?

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

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

How much is a Profhilo treatment?

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

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

Are there any side effects from Profhilo treatment?

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

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

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

Is Profhilo suitable for everyone?

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

At Cheshire Lasers we do recommended profhilo if:

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

Acupuncture

Acupuncture is one of the longest established forms of healthcare in the world. Acupuncturists are trained to use subtle diagnostic techniques that have been developed and refined for thousands of years. The focus is on you as an individual, not your illness, and all symptoms are seen in relation to each other. Treatment involves the insertion of very fine needles into specific points on the body to affect the flow of your body’s qi, or vital energy.

Acupuncture “re-programs” and restores normal functions by stimulating certain points on the meridians to free up the Qi energy.

The ancient Chinese believed that there is a universal life energy called Chi or Qi present in every living creature. This energy is said to circulate throughout the body along specific pathways that are called meridians. As long as this energy flows freely throughout the meridians, health is maintained, but once the flow of energy is blocked, the system is disrupted and pain and illness occur. There can be many reasons for this; emotional and physical stress, poor nutrition, infection or injury are among the most common. By inserting ultra-fine sterile needles into specific acupuncture points, a traditional acupuncturist seeks to re-establish the free flow of qi to restore balance and trigger the body’s natural healing response.

Traditional Chinese medicine takes into account the “whole person” and understands that stress and excessive emotions all contribute to health issues.

Based on traditional belief, acupuncturists are trained to use subtle diagnostic techniques that have been developed and refined for centuries. The focus is on the individual, not their illness, and all the symptoms are seen in relation to each other. Each patient is unique; two people with the same western diagnosis may well receive different acupuncture treatments.

A growing body of evidence-based clinical research shows that traditional acupuncture safely treats a wide range of common health problems.

At Cheshire Lasers Acupunture is carried out by Mark Guggiari MBAcC, PgDip(Acu), Dip(Tui Na) find out more about his treatments, prices availibility here.

Laser and IPL Hair Removal

At Cheshire Lasers our NVQ Level 4 Laser Technician provides Laser and IPL Hair Removal treatments.

Cheshire Lasers offers Intense Pulsed Light ( IPL ) and Laser Hair Removal treatments to leave you with plenty of time to get on with more important things. After all shaving can sometimes feel like a chore, especially on holiday.

The treatments remove unwanted hair by destroying the hair root so that it finds it difficult to re-grow. It is non-invasive, quick and you usually see results in just a few sessions.

IPL and Laser Hair Removal can also offer a superior solution for hormone-related hair growth and for large areas of unwanted hair.

At Cheshire Lasers, we perform mostly IPL Hair Removal treatments using the very effective Lumina AQS machine made by Lynton Lasers. Lynton Lasers a local company in Holmes Chapel make machines with an outstanding reputation and used all over the country.

Here are some example IPL Laser Hair Removal treatments.

What to expect during a consultation

Prior to any treatment, our laser technicians will provide a full consultation. The consultation identifies your expectations and provides a complete explanation of the treatment. Our Laser technicians take a full medical history to confirm your suitability for treatment. If you wish to go ahead with treatment they will discuss everything on our consent form so you understand everything before signing it. They will then perform a patch test to confirm there are no adverse skin reactions to the light.

How do Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) and Lasers work?

Laser and Intense Pulsed Light systems release precise short bursts of light energy which is the melanin pigment in the hair absorbs. This energy heats the hair and destroys the root to achieve long term hair reduction.

How is Laser the treatment carried out?

At Cheshire Lasers, we use Intense Pulsed Light for Hair Removal. You will be asked to put on goggles to protect your eyes. A layer of chilled gel is applied to the area to guide the light into the skin. The light guide is placed on the skin and a short pulse of light is released, targeting many follicles simultaneously. The applicator is then moved to the neighbouring area of skin and the process is repeated until the entire area is treated. The chilled gel is removed and the area is cooled.

Aftercare Sun avoidance is essential. We recommend daily use of a high factor, broad-spectrum sunblock.

Am I suitable for Laser Hair Removal?

The ideal patient is fair-skinned with dark hair, but results can also be achieved for fairer hair and darker skin types. The darker the hair, the more easily it is treated; as darker hair contains more melanin it will heat up more easily. Fairer hair contains less melanin and is harder to treat.

Grey/white hair has no melanin so cannot be effectively treated. If you have grey or white hair we recommend electrolysis at Cheshire Lasers this treatment is provided by Helena Fryer.

How does the Laser / IPL treatment feel?

No anaesthesia is required and most patients describe the discomfort as moderate and acceptable. Sensations vary but most describe it as a very short hot pinprick that occurs very quickly when the Intense Pulsed Light is omitted, making it the preferred choice for Hair Removal.

As the hair reduces with subsequent treatments the discomfort often reduces.

What will I see after the treatment?

The hair follicles are damaged by heat but the hairs remain in the follicles. The hairs fall out after 1 – 3 weeks as the epidermis renews. During this period the hairs will seem to ‘grow’ as they are pushed out by the new epidermis.

Is Laser Hair Removal safe?

The skin can become quite red immediately after treatment, however, most patients experience no side effects and any skin reaction usually disappears within a few hours. Very rarely the skin may become lighter or darker, or some small blister may form.

How many treatments are necessary?

Only hair that is actively growing is affected, therefore multiple treatments are needed. Treatment is conducted every 4 – 8 weeks, depending on the site treated, until a satisfactory result is seen. The number of treatments required varies, but typically 6 or more treatments are required for maximum results.

How long does each Laser /IPL hair removal treatment take?

Treatments can take from 15 minutes to an hour, depending on the area being treated.

IPL Laser Hair Removal mechanics:

The focused, broad-spectrum light is applied to the surface of the skin by way of a handpiece. The intense light travels through the tissue of the skin until it strikes the hair shafts or the bulb (root) of the hair. The bulb is usually where the highest concentration of melanin is located, as opposed to the rest of the hair shaft. The light is converted to heat energy. The bulb and most of the hair shaft are instantly vaporized. The intense heat radiated by the hair also destroys the hair-producing papilla or the entire hair follicle. It is also claimed that direct light-heat conversion occurs directly in the darker coloured capillaries that bring nourishing blood to the follicle.