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Skin Deep – February 2013

South Warrington News

Welcome to ‘Skin Deep’ – This month’s feature looks at our ‘Thread Vein and Pigmentation Removal’.  

Any questions, just ask Dr. Angie Winnington-Sharp – www.cheshireskinclinic.com angie@cheshireskinclinic.com or 01925 263660 & 07967 481594.  Next month – ‘Cellulite and Stretch Marks’.

There aren’t too many positive things to say about snow, sleet and central heating at the best of times, but the fact that they all conspire to make the appearance of thread veins look more pronounced and flushing more regular really does take the biscuit. However, on a positive note, thread veins are most successfully treated when they are exacerbated as they respond more to light based treatments. In addition to this, it is also the best time to treat unwanted pigmentation as there is not a risk of high sun exposure unless you’re jetting away to escape the February blues.

In fact, if you begin a course of treatments in the first quarter of the year, there is the best chance of unwanted redness and pigment being eradicated by the time the weather is too warm for foundation and you are trying to achieve a healthy, youthful glow, rather than the bright red nose and cheeks that the biting wind and radiator warmth encourages.

Wouldn't it be great to light up the room for the right reasons? A rejuvenated, beautiful radiance beats Rudolph’s nose any day of the week.

New Year - New (Improved) You

Skin Deep – January 2013

Welcome to ‘Skin Deep’ – This month’s feature looks at our ‘New Year – New You’.  

Any questions, just ask Dr. Angie Winnington-Sharp – www.cheshireskinclinic.com angie@cheshireskinclinic.com or 01925 263660 & 07967 481594.  Next month – ‘Thread vein and Pigmentation Removal’.

Wow, it really doesn’t seem like a month has passed since the last article, describing the ‘Christmas Top Five Treatments’. Now the New Year has been and gone, such a lot can change in a short period. It is traditionally the time that we tend to cut back on, well, pretty much everything i.e. less food, less alcohol, less shopping etc. However, it could be an ideal time to start doing more for ourselves rather than less. Having a post-festive break off high fat and carbohydrate based products is definitely a good way of ‘downsizing’ back into our favourite jeans but sometimes we need a little additional help to keep our spirits up. Radiofrequency body toning (which feels like a warming massage), non-surgical face lifts (that don’t hurt) and peels (with no downtime) to eradicate dead, dull skin can definitely provide the additional boost to keep us motivated and seeing many positive small steps instead of heading for another one-off ‘big diet’ that lasts for a few weeks before we revert back to type. So if you’re feeling like putting your best foot forward, getting back to the gym or out in the fresh air, why not give yourself an additional treat when you reach your first mini-milestone, it really does keep the momentum up and means that your hard work will last longer, look better and feel fabulous.

Christmas & New Year appointments

Cheshire Skin Clinic - last 'pre-Christmas' appointment slots = tomorrow morning before midday, then get ready for your New Year's Eve parties and look fab', appointments available Sat 29th Dec' and NYE morning........xxx

*Christmas Top 5 Treatments for Looking Great*

Skin Deep – December 2012

Welcome to ‘Skin Deep’ – This month’s feature looks at our ‘Christmas Top 5’.  

(Any questions, just ask Dr. Angie Winnington-Sharp – www.cheshireskinclinic.com angie@cheshireskinclinic.com or 01925 263660 & 07967 481594.  Next month – ‘New Year – New You’.

People often book into a beauty salon or skin clinic at this time of year as they feel that their skin needs a bit of (speedy) TLC and want to look their best for the imminent festive party season.  The most frequently asked question I get asked from new clients is ‘what are the most popular treatments you do, and which would suit me?’ Here is a quick run-down of the top 5 non-invasive (laser, pulsed light, radio-frequency, peels etc) treatments from this year:

*5* - Chemical peels; mild peels require no downtime and leave the skin looking fresh and rejuvenated.

*4* - Body Sculpting; great for reducing the appearance of cellulite, stretch marks and toning up for a ‘hot bod’.

*3* - Hair Removal; never out of the top five treatments, unwanted hairs on the face and body ‘zapped away’.

*2* - Non-Surgical Face Lifts; fast becoming a firm favourite (with men and women) to get rid of tired eyes, sagging jowls & ageing necks.

*1* - Skin Rejuvenation; a rounded treatment to target unwanted thread veins/pigment and to stimulate collagen.

'Tiz the season to be 'hair free'.....

Skin Deep – November 2012

Welcome to ‘Skin Deep’ – This month’s feature looks at our ‘Hair Removal’.

Any questions, just ask Dr. Angie Winnington-Sharp – www.cheshireskinclinic.com angie@cheshireskinclinic.com or 01925 263660 & 07967 481594.  Next month – ‘Christmas Top 10’.

The temperature is definitely dropping so keeping warm is a priority at this time of year, but lets face it, growing excess hair isn’t really the ideal way to do it! Rather than go for the Neanderthal look, maybe it would be advisable to look fabulous in faux fur and get ready for a season of glitzy parties by having silky smooth skin and eradicating any ‘unwanted strays’ for good. This time of year is great for maximising the efficiency of laser hair removal as our natural tans have well and truly disappeared. So, before you rush out for a pre-party spray tan, get rid of any excess hair first with a laser removal course (using an optimal hair removal energy, meaning fewer treatments will be required in the long term). Then, when you’re fully groomed and pampered you can opt for a hint of a glow if that floats your boat, or just flaunt your skin’s natural tones for a more ‘en trend’ look.

Pigmentation and Age Spots - Vanish!

Skin Deep – October 2012

Welcome to ‘Skin Deep’ – This month’s feature looks at our ‘Pigmentation and Age Spots’.

Any questions, just ask Dr. Angie Winnington-Sharp – www.cheshireskinclinic.com angie@cheshireskinclinic.com or 01925 263660 & 07967 481594.  Next month – Hair Removal.

Now that the sun seems to have deserted us (not that it made much of an appearance this year) it’s a great time to get rid of any blemishes, excess pigment, melasma and age spots. Depending on the individual this can be done with a chemical peel and/or light based treatment such as laser or intense pulsed light (IPL). Any discolouration from our natural skin tone can be unsightly and embarrassing, but we don’t need to put up with it.  Simple, non-invasive technology can quickly make them fade and eventually remove them completely.  If you are prone to changes in pigmentation the treatments do not prevent new areas forming, but they can be easily targeted before they become noticeable to others, thus putting your mind at ease.  Common areas for treatment include most areas that have been exposed to the sun i.e. face, arms, hands and torso.   The treatment normally takes around 5-10 minutes so it doesn’t involve any inconvenience to your daily schedule – why delay, enquire today.

Sports and Muscular Injuries

Skin Deep – September 2012

South Warrington News

Welcome to ‘Skin Deep’ – This month’s feature looks at our ‘Sports & Muscular Injuries’.

Any questions, just ask Dr. Angie Winnington-Sharp – www.cheshireskinclinic.com angie@cheshireskinclinic.com or 01925 263660 & 07967 481594.  Next month – Pigmentation and Age Spots.

Many people suffer either with regular/recurring sporting injuries or one-off muscular strains from accidents or excess muscle fatigue over a short time.  Although the first port of call for many is physiotherapy, which can be very successful, this doesn’t suit everyone.  Some people find regular physio’ either too painful, too expensive or that the effects are short term.  An alternative, which can be used successfully in combination with other treatments or as a stand alone treatment, is to have a high intensity radio-frequency treatment. The main advantages of this being that there is no muscular manipulation required, so in many cases the individual feels no discomfort at all. The effects tend to be long lasting as the muscle is being healed without hands-on pressure, but by using a non-invasive hand-piece that acts from the surface of the treatment area and penetrates to the affected area.  The most common uses are for conditions such as tennis elbow, shoulder strain through playing cricket or rugby, leg injuries from football and whiplash, frozen shoulder, back pain and general stiffness.  Long-term discomfort can be debilitating, so why not book a consultation and start your road to recovery today.