Fat dissolving injections and body shaping: what works for what? Dr Bhavjit Kaur explains. Many people have pockets of stubborn fat that are hard to get rid of even after weight loss. So what can help get rid of it? Dr Kaur uses a number of devices in her Health and Aesthetics Clinic and here she runs through the pro’s and con’s of some of them. Fat Dissolving injections “Aqualyx is good for removing stubborn pockets of fat. It is injected using a cannula just under the skin where goes to work to break down the fat cells…
What is Aqualyx™ Aqualyx is an injectable fat loss treatment. It is a gel-based solution, derived from cholanic acid, which is produced by our bile duct to help up break down fats. It is licensed for use in the UK for localised or spot removal of fat from areas such as the chin, knees, hips, thighs or under the buttocks and is generally regarded as safe. It is not a weight loss solution and is suitable for smaller, stubborn pockets of fat, not large area fat reduction. This solution was developed by Professor Pasquale Motolese, president of the Italian Society of…
What is the Strawberry Lift? The Strawberry lift by Laser Lipo Ltd is the revolutionary new non-invasive double chin reduction treatment uniquely designed to banish double chins and deliver a smoother, more toned jawline. It is a pain free lift that promises outstanding fat reduction and skin toning results. The new treatment involves two application processes to effectively achieve fat reduction and combat loose skin (both weight loss and age-related skin laxity). Using laser technology the first part of the treatment selectively targets fat cells through a unique chin applicator which leaves blood vessels, nerves and other tissue undisturbed. There…
What is Ultherapy? Ultherapy is a FDA approved, non-surgical skin tightening treatment for the face and neck. Often referred to as a form of non-surgical facelift, it uses the heat generated under the skin from the ultrasound to stimulate collagen production. The result is firmer skin that looks as though it has been ‘lifted’. Ultherapy provides firming and toning and can be used to: Tighten loose skin Lift the brows Lift sagging skin, especially double chins and sagging jaw lines Improve the appearance of a double chin Improve the appearance of drooping eyelids Improve the appearance of the Décolletage (chest…
Considering a cosmetic procedure but don’t want to go under the knife? Well, these days there are plenty of alternatives. Top doctors give their top tips. If you’ve started to notice your face is heading South as the years go by, chances are you’ll be looking for something to slow it’s progress. But is surgery the only option? In many cases, advancements in aesthetic medicine mean you can now turn back the clock without going anywhere near an operating table. Dr Rupert Critchley, director of the Viva Skin Clinics chain in London, says non-surgical aesthetics “is really beginning to bridge the gap…
What’s new and what’s coming up in non-invasive cosmetic treatments in 2017? We asked two of the UK’s top doctors to give us their predictions. It’s all about ‘tweakments’ this year according to aesthetic doctor Shirin Lakhani, from Elite Aesthetics in Kent. She says the trend is for non-surgical walk-in, walk-out treatments which offer subtle, natural looking results. “Patients do not want the risks and down time associated with surgery when there are safe, effective alternatives which, in most cases, are more cost effective.” Top on her ‘trending’ list are: 1. Surgery free eyelifts Dr Lakhani thinks patients will be…
