How can you choose what skin treatment is best for you? Dr John Tanqueray says the simple route is to match procedures to problems.
Our skin expert explains more about this simple philosophy, which puts patients at the centre of any recommendations.
“We are often told how confusing it can be when searching for solutions to skin problems, as there appear to be so many and they can’t all be as good as the marketing suggests.
“How can you choose what is best for you?
“The short answer is: identify the issue that concerns you, and then seek advice from a trusted practitioner. We feel that this is a large part of what we are here for, and it is of course crucial to apply the best treatment to a problem rather than simply decide on a particular treatment you’d like to “try”.
“Even if you are happy to accept someone else’s advice we still feel it is important to have a good understanding of what different treatments can do for you. We frequently see posts or advertisements that in our view give an unrealistic impression of what can be achieved. This is irresponsible and can only lead to disappointment.
“Over the last 18 plus years we have tried quite a number of treatments in our clinic, and any that we have felt are not reliable or effective enough we have dropped, sometimes after considerable expense. We only want to offer treatments we have confidence in and that offer a clear benefit.”
Clear-Cut Choices for Predictable Outcomes
Hair Removal
“As long as hair is brown or black, and your skin type is between I and IV then you can expect a good response to our IPL treatment. We usually see results quickly, with a course of 6 treatments usually being necessary for the best result. It is possible to achieve results with lighter hair colours, but if you have grey or red hair then electrolysis is going to be the best option. For darker skin types V and VI one of the longer wavelength lasers will be a better option.”
- IPL Hair Removal (intense pulsed light)
Upper Face Lines & Wrinkles
“Muscle-relaxing injections work very well for lines affecting the frown, forehead and eyes. As we get older and lines become more ingrained the results will become less dramatic so a consultation to clarify the result you can expect individually is important.”
- BOTOX® anti-wrinkle injections
Volume Loss, Sagging, Deeper Lines & Folds
“Dermal fillers can give an immediate and pleasing result for almost anyone over the age of 35. In our view the key to a natural result is to consider fillers for replacing volume that you’ve lost rather than giving you features you never had.
“As long as you had treatment delivered well and with good products the above options give predictable results. If you could only ever have Botox and filler treatments you could keep looking brighter and fresher with these alone.”
Pigmentation
“Sunspots are usually best treated with IPL. Other types of pigmentation such as melasma will do best with prescription skin creams.”
Redness/Broken Veins
“IPL is an ideal option to reduce these.”
‘Icing On The Cake’ Treatments
“There are a group of treatments that can make useful additional contributions, but may deliver results that may be more subtle and take longer to develop.
“Making a choice of one or more of these is a little more nuanced, and is more of an individual choice. It may be based on the number, frequency or cost of treatments as well as possible side-effects or recovery time.
“All can be helpful but one or other may suit your skin condition better or may appeal to you more.”
Skin Lifting, Tightening, Firming, Smoothing
“Ultherapy, Tixel, Profhilo, Revive”
Pore Tightening
“Tixel, Skincare”
Skin Brightening Before An Event
“Light peels and Microdermabrasion, Skincare”
Dr Tanqueray concludes:
“Making a choice of one or more of these is a little more nuanced, and is more of an individual choice.
“It may be based on the number, frequency or cost of treatments as well as possible side-effects or recovery time.
“All can be helpful but one or other may suit your skin condition better or may appeal to you more.”
Skin Consultation
For skin treatments, the first step is a consultation with Dr John Tanqueray at Mulberry House Clinic, Hardingstone, Northamptonshire.
As Dr Tanqueray is a former GP, he takes full account of medical history and carefully assesses your skin in order to make a proper diagnosis before recommending the best course of treatment.
Patients can be assured of absolute confidentiality and no pressure to proceed unless they’re absolutely happy with the doctor’s recommendations.
Mulberry House Clinic
Established 2003
Mulberry House Clinic has an excellent reputation in the Northampton area as an independent, doctor-led practice with over 18 years experience. Cosmetic skin treatments are carried out by Dr John Tanqueray, who works closely with leading manufacturers to remain at the forefront of the medical aesthetics.
A private consultation is the starting point for all patients in order to facilitate a full discussion about the desired results as well as detailed facial and skin assessment. Find out more about first consultation.
For further information or to arrange a confidential consultation, please complete our contact form, call 01604 702630 or email: info@mulberryhouseclinic.co.uk.
