Aesthetic medicine has witnessed unprecedented advancements in recent years, revolutionising the way we perceive beauty and addressing various cosmetic concerns.
This dynamic field combines the precision of scientific knowledge with the finesse of artistic skill, allowing medical professionals to deliver stunning results.
The best providers start by understanding the client’s concerns before seeking to recommend a particular treatment.
Lifting and rejuvenating
As we age, our skin naturally loses elasticity and collagen, which can lead to the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines. It also causes sagging skin, so that a youthful V shape becomes more of a U shape. Jowls can appear as the jawline loses definition.
There are a number of anti-aging treatments that can provide a rejuvenating ‘lift’ to the skin, restoring a more youthful appearance.
Two to consider are:
- Ultherapy: Ultherapy is a cutting-edge procedure that harnesses the power of focused ultrasound waves to lift and tighten the skin naturally. By stimulating the production of collagen and elastin deep within the skin’s layers, Ultherapy offers a non-invasive alternative to traditional surgical facelifts. Merging scientific principles and artistic expertise allows aesthetic practitioners to precisely deliver energy to targeted areas, producing personalized results that enhance facial contours and reduce signs of aging.
- 8-Point Face Lift: The 8-point face lift, also known as the liquid or non-surgical facelift, has redefined the possibilities within aesthetic medicine. By strategically injecting dermal fillers into eight key areas of the face, this technique aims to restore volume, lift sagging tissues, and rejuvenate the overall appearance. A skillful combination of science and artistry is necessary to achieve a balanced and harmonious transformation while respecting each patient’s unique facial structure and aesthetic goals.
Reshaping & Volumising
Advanced dermal fillers can achieve remarkable results. Dermal fillers have gained immense popularity due to their ability to restore volume, enhance features, and reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines. These substances, typically made of hyaluronic acid, are injected into specific areas of the face to provide natural-looking rejuvenation. Understanding facial anatomy, aging processes, and the unique properties of different fillers is crucial to achieving optimal results.
Reshaping: Restoration of lost volume and definition in the face. Dermal fillers are injected into the skin to add volume and plump up wrinkles and folds. Fillers can also be used to create a more defined jawline or cheekbones, to adjust the shape of the nose or even the chin.
Volumising: It’s not about ‘pumping up the volume’ as overdone artificial results are not well regarded by many. Replenishing lost volume can be subtle and natural-looking yet highly effective. This can be achieved through strategic use of dermal fillers to address particular areas of loss, for example, cheeks, lips, or temples.
Stimulating Renewal
Stimulating the skin’s own renewal mechanisms is a good way to address anti-aging because it allows the skin to naturally rejuvenate and repair itself. The skin has its own natural processes of renewal, including cell turnover and collagen production, which decline as we age. By stimulating these processes, we can encourage the skin to function optimally and maintain a youthful appearance.
- Collagen: Advanced treatments can be used to boost collagen production for younger looking skin. Collagen is a protein that provides structure and elasticity to the skin. As we age, collagen production decreases, leading to sagging and wrinkles. By stimulating the skin’s renewal mechanisms, we can increase collagen production, resulting in firmer and more elastic skin.
IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) is a non-invasive cosmetic treatment that utilises broad-spectrum light to stimulate collagen production, and has other benefits too, helping to improve various skin issues such as hyperpigmentation, sun damage, and vascular lesions. - Cell turnover: The skin naturally sheds dead cells and replaces them with new ones through a process called cell turnover. However, this process slows down as we age, leading to dull and aged-looking skin. By stimulating cell turnover, we can promote the growth of new skin cells, leading to a fresher and more youthful complexion. Consider laser skin resurfacing, chemical peels or microdermabrasion.
Troubleshooting
Sometimes it is quite a specific concern. Aesthetic medicine has a host of options to help improve the skin. Common issues include:
- Forehead/frown lines: Botox is an excellent option here. This neuromodulator temporarily stills the fine dynamic facial muscles responsible for causing wrinkles, resulting in a smoother, more youthful complexion.
- Rosacea: Flushing and irritated skin can be challenging. Prescription creams and topical solutions can achieve remarkable results.
- Sweating: While sweating is normal and natural, excessive sweating is embarrassing, especially socially and professionally. A few injections into the underarm area can stop the issue for months at a time.
The realm of aesthetic medicine is an intricate blend of science and art, demanding a comprehensive understanding of human anatomy, physiology, and creativity. Embracing the science and honing the artistry in aesthetic medicine ensures that patients receive personalised treatments that meets their individual needs, concerns and objectives in order to bring out their best selves.
Mulberry House Clinic
Established 2003
Mulberry House Clinic has an excellent reputation in the Northampton area as an independent, doctor-led practice with vast experience of the industry. 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.
