Aesthetic Treatments a brief intro By Dr Alex Tran Hornchurch Healthcare Ltd. The Medical Centre, 58b Billet Lane, Hornchurch RM11 1XA Tel : 0208 133 7783 / 07899 953 340 Twitter @Botoxandthecity
AESTHETIC TREATMENTS & A LITTLE INFO ABOUT MYSELF I have been a practicing GP for 15 years, and developed a keen interest in aesthetic medicine about 4 years ago. It s truly a fascinating area of medicine with advances in surgical and non-surgical techniques to turn back the clock, enabling men and women to look and feel better. There are numerous products and techniques on offer to help you achieve the look you want, and I offer a wide selection of treatments to suit all budgets and aspirations. I have learnt these techniques from attending professional courses taught by consultant plastic surgeons and industry leaders, as well as training from the companies behind the products. I firmly believe with the right technique and safe approach to aesthetic treatments, it is possible for all to look the best we can be regardless of our age. It s not vanity, it is taking pride in our appearance. Additionally when we look better, we naturally feel better. LOOK GREAT EVERY TIME BELOW IS LIST OF TREATMENTS AVAILABLE Botulinum toxin injections Hyperhidrosis treatment underarm sweating reduction Dermal fillers cheek enhancement, lip enhancement, facial contouring PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) Dracula Therapy* Sculptra Ellanse touch of youth Silhouette soft thread face lift * PDO soft thread face lifts Elionce and V Soft threads Skin peels Hyperpigmentation treatment WhiteBox Micro-needling dermaroller *available only at medical centre FURTHER INFORMATION ON TREATMENTS Botulinum toxin injections commonly known as Botox has been around for many years, initially developed for medical purposes. Botulinum toxin is now used by millions to soften wrinkle lines, producing a more youthful appearance. The product is injected with fine needles in specific points on the face and is virtually pain free. The effects generally lasts between 8-12 weeks. The treatment is injected by using tiny injections which are virtually painless and effects can be tailored to your personal preference from the Frozen look to Brotox which still retains much movement but reduction in wrinkles. Costs are competitively priced from 150 for one area, 185 for two areas and 220 for 1
three. Additional areas beyond three areas in one sitting is 25 per area. Male clients require a supplement of 30 as larger doses are required. Top up within 2 weeks if needed is 50. Hyperhidrosis excessive sweating in underarms can be effectively treated by injecting the botulinum toxin under the skin surface where the sweat glands are present. The skin in the underarm is firstly applied with a numbing cream for 30 minutes before the injections take place. Small droplets of the product is injected where the sweat glands are located and this switches them off leaving sweat-less skin. Interestingly. the effects generally lasts much longer than for wrinkle reduction and most clients only requite one treatment every six months. Costs are 400 for both underarm. 2
Dermal fillers are the second most common aesthetic treatments. There are many Brands of Dermal fillers but they all contain hyaluronic acid (HA) which is a naturally occurring sugar molecule in all living organisms. The HA when injected under the skin draws in water from surroundings and plumping up the skin filling out lines and contouring the face. The same product is also used to refine and enhance the lips and cheeks. Depending on the filler used and where they are used, effects lasts between 4-18 months. Cheek enhancement with volumising dermal fillers: having higher cheek bones transforms the face. Costs of fillers depends on type used and amounts required. Prices start from 280 for 1ml. Subsequent mls of filler discounted on same sitting. 3
PLATELET RICH PLASMA (PRP) THERAPY. DRACULA THERAPY This therapy was made famous when Kim Kadashian revealed she was having this done to enhance her youthfulness. It involves taking a sample of your own blood and spinning this in a centrifuge to separate the plasma from the red blood cells. The plasma contain platelet cells as well as nutrients and growth factors which when injected into the skin, nourishes the skin cells to rejuvenate. This type of therapy has been around for many years though it is not commonly known. Athletes after sports injuries have the same treatment injected in traumatized joints to speed recovery. PRP is also being used to treat scars, stretches marks and even reversal of early hair loss. 4
PRP therapy is only available at my medical centre in Hornchurch, Essex and costs 400 per session. The plasma is injected with tiny needles under the skin to stimulate rejuvenation of skin. Three treatments over three months is recommended for best results. Dermaroller/micro-needling is a similar technique whereby the skin is encouraged to produce collagen by multiple needling of the skin with sterile tiny needles. The skin is numbed beforehand with an anaesthetic cream and the needling is done with a roller or in my practice a microneedling device. The result of the treatment is the skin will be firmer with more collagen. Stretch marks, fine wrinkles and open pores are diminished. For best results three treatments are recommended over 6-9 weeks. Costs 250. Dermaroller can be used to treat acne scarring, reducing pore sizes as well as stretchmarks, hair loss and tightening the skin. 5
SCULPTRA LIQUID FACELIFT Sculptra is an alternative to dermal filler. The product was initially developed in the 1990s to treat lost volume in the face of patients with chronic diseases who have lost a lot of weight around the face leaving a gaunt look. The active ingredient is Poly-L Lactic acid which is the key ingredient in soluble stitches. When injected under the skin, the product stimulates the body to produce collagen over a 4-6 months period leading to filling out of deep wrinkles and volumisation of the face. Effects lasts two years at which time it can be repeated. You can read more about Scupltra my article entitled Art of looking younger on my website (http://botox.hornchurchhealthcare.co.uk). Sculptra is particularly suited to clients who want a subtle and gradual face lift without the give way signs of having had work done. It is very discreet and most clients would appear younger and fresher with a completely natural appearance. Costs are per treatment vial of 350 per vial most will require between 4-6 vials to complete the treatment over three sittings. ELLANSE TOUCH OF YOUTH Ellasne is a similar treatment to Sculptra in the sense it stimulates the body to produce its own collagen after injection. Unlike Sculptra which takes up to 6 months to fully develop the final results, Ellanse will give results almost instantly as it contains a second component of which give immediate volumisation whilst waiting for the collagen to be produced by the body. Results lasts 2 years depending on the Ellanse product used which ranges from 1-4 years. Costs are 350 per ml. 6
SKIN PEELS Acid skin peels as a form of beauty treatment has been around for 1000s of years. Cleopatra was known to bathe in milk to improve her skin texture and it is the lactic acid in milk which did the trick! The outer layer of skin consists of many layers of dead and dried up skin in the stratum corneum. When this layer is removed by medical grade acid the skin left behind is smooth and youthful. There are many different types of skin peels utilizing different types of acid. When done in a controlled and safe manner, results can be spectacular. Common skin complaints which can be rectified with skin peels include uneven pigmentation, fine wrinkles, age spots, acne, acne scarring, and enlarged pores. For best results, a series of peels is usually recommended costs from 80-100 per peel. 7
The type of peel used will depend on your skin type, problem areas, down time acceptable and outcomes sought. 1. Glycolic peels superficial peel giving you a polished and smooth complexion. Little down time and minimal peeling 2. Jessner peels medium depth peel good for oily, prone to break outs, open pores, correcting uneven pigmentation 3. TCA medium depth peel- acne scarring, uneven pigmentation, fine line some down time involved. I also offer obagi medical peels from US company obagi inc. Obagi radiance pre party peels and Obagi Blue peel 8
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10 The obagi range of peels requires a pre-treatment skin preparation of 2-4 weeks with a skin primer. Ask for further details. Costs Blue radiance preparty peel 100. Blue Peel 400. Pre treatment primer protocol 100.
SILHOUETTE SOFT THREAD FACELIFT This treatment has been all over the news in the last 12 months. For clients who would like to have the lifting results of a facelift without having to undergo a general anaesthetic and weeks of pain and bruising afterwards this treatment is it! The procedure only takes 45 minutes and is done at my medical centre in Hornchurch and you can go about your usual business afterwards. Results lasts 2 years and costs are 300-350 per thread. Usually require 4-6 threads for best results. 11
PDO SOFT THREAD FACE LIFTS ELIONCE AND V SOFT THREADS PDO Thread lifts are the alternative to Silhouette Soft Threads. They were invented in South Korean who are world leaders in non surgical facial aesthetics. These clever bio-degradeable threads are inserted under the skin in specific points to lift areas of sagginess and improve the youthfulness of the skin. Effects lasts up to 12 months or longer. 12
WHITEBOX Beautiful skin is possible! One box, one daytime one night time cream. 5 treatments sittings 28 days later = beautiful skin. Treats uneven skin pigmentation, radiance, light reflection, collagen stimulation and antiaging antioxidant. Cost for 5 treatment sittings total package 1,200. 13
This is a brief intro into the treatments offered. Feel free to drop me a line by phone 0208 133 7783 or email alex.tran@nhs.net Visit my website on botox.hornchurchhealthcare.co.uk for before and after pics and follow us on twitter @Botoxandthecity Thank you for your interest. Dr Alex Tran. 14