Cheshire Skin Clinic - July Newspaper Article

Check out our latest article in the South Warrington News, p5, follow this link http://www.mpldigital.com/south-warrington-news/newspaper

Celebrity Treatments and their associated FAQs

Skin Deep – July 2013

South Warrington News

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

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

People often ask a range of similar questions regarding non-surgical/laser based treatments, mainly regarding colours of hair that can be treated, number of treatments, costing etc. However, every year there are a variety of new ‘popular celebrity treatments’ that creep into the market and demand high interest. Hence in this series of ‘frequently asked questions’ I’m going to focus on a few of those.

1.       Can dermal rollers get rid of scars and stretch marks? If used on their own, dermal rollers will not completely remove scars or stretch marks, but they will greatly improve their appearance. If used in conjunction with a light based treatment and/or chemical peel, then, in some instances, they will become completely invisible to the naked eye, with just a slight indication of where they were if the area is pressed firmly.

2.       How does a laser help to reduce wrinkles? Depending on the specific wavelength selected by the operator, the penetration depth of the light used can be tailored to target superficial (fine) lines or deeper epidermal lines.  The body then perceives the skin as requiring repair and initiates fibroblasts to produce more natural collagen, thus plumping and smoothing the area. This gives an overall rejuvenated appearance and a more youthful complexion.

3.       Can I have a laser treatment to eradicate acne if on medication? If the medication is not photo-sensitizing (doesn’t make the user sensitive to light) then the answer is yes. However, many of the stronger, acne related medicines, such as Roaccutane are contraindicated so you would have to complete/cease the course of medication before having laser (some medication also has strong side effects, so laser is frequently preferable).

Cheshire Skin Clinic - Celebrations for 6 years!

Please check out the TWO articles this month in South Warrington News - p5 AND p7 http://www.mpldigital.com/south-warrington-news/newspaper for our 6 year anniversary specialising in skin treatments, hair removal and sports injuries

Cheshire Skin Clinic - 6th Year Anniversary

Log onto http://www.mpldigital.com/south-warrington-news/newspaper to read our latest article (p5) and email angie@cheshireskinclinic.com asap to book a spot in our Limited Place ArtDeco evening next week, less than 10 spaces available

Skin Care in the Sun - *Proactive Protection is the Key*

Skin Deep – June 2013

South Warrington News

Welcome to ‘Skin Deep’ – This month’s feature looks at our ‘Skin Care in the Sun’.  

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

Well the sun is certainly making a bit of an appearance at the moment, much to most people’s delight. Sometimes, however, it’s easy to forget about looking after our skin in the sun when we’re not on holiday. It is vitally important to wear a daily Sun Protection Factor (SPF) to avoid premature ageing, redness, pigmentation and of course minimise the risk of skin cancer.  The SPF doesn’t have to be high, for most people 15-25 is adequate, as long as it is reapplied on a regular basis. There are also a range of hydrating products that can be used to ensure that our skin remains supple and fresh.  I recommend a specific range of products in the clinic including a rejuvenating lotion, moisturising protector, SPF and a medically formulated serum to maximise skin care and ward off any damage from the heat and light.  At the same time improving the appearance, hydrating and protecting your skin. Skin care isn’t all about reactive repair, proactive protection is the key!

Cheshire Skin Clinic celebrates it’s 6^th year anniversary this month - Cheshire Skin Clinic is run and owned by Dr. Angie Winnington. Angie has specialised in treatments incorporating pulsed light for clinical applications for a number of years and has a vast experience in training and education within this field, including work within private practice and the UK National Health Service. Angie’s personal qualifications stem from a Ph.D. in applied chemistry (specialising in medical and cosmetic formulations that have or are purported to have medicinal properties – cosme(tic) and (pharma)ceutical – cosmeceuticals), followed by a senior research fellowship at the University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff. Amongst her published work are a number of articles in the field of cosmeceuticals

South Warrington News - May Article - Skin Deep

To read the latest article from Cheshire Skin Clinic you can also go to http://www.mpldigital.com/south-warrington-news/newspaper p5 in the South Warrington news online - available now. This month is looking at tacking unwanted pigmentation.
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Skin Deep - How to combat unwanted pigmentation

Skin Deep – May 2013

South Warrington News

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

Any questions, just ask Dr. Angie Winnington-Sharp – www.cheshireskinclinic.com angie@cheshireskinclinic.com or 01925 263660 & 07967 481594.  Next month – ‘Skin Care in the Sun’.

It only takes a few days of sunshine to make us smile and feel more positive. Maybe this year we will get a lovely summer and a few more glorious bank holiday weekends where we get to wear our sunglasses and flip-flops. 

We know that Vitamin D is good for us, but we also know that exposure to UV light isn’t, hence wearing a good SPF is essential to protect our skin from damage and premature ageing. One thing that can have a more noticeable ageing affect than fine lines and wrinkles is excess pigment in our skin. As  I am someone who develops more and more freckles each year, despite wearing  a daily SPF, I am careful in the sun as there is a difference in appearance between small freckles that develop quickly in bright sunlight and the gradual onset of age spots that tend to be larger and don’t retreat when the weather cools down.  They can make a person look a little older if on the more visible areas of the body, such as the face, chest and hands. A good way of reducing them and then keeping them at bay is to treat them with visible light that has the UV filtered out of it.  This is a non-invasive way of removing excess pigment, without damaging your underlying natural skin tone, and it takes just a few minutes. The best time to treat darker pigment is just before or after the main summer months and any planned holidays. So then next time we get a dip in the temperature, why not take advantage of the cooler conditions and perfect your skin before the holiday season really starts.