What is Ellansé®? Ellansé® is an injectable semi-permanent dermal filler which is used to treat the visible signs of ageing including lines and wrinkles. It works by stimulating your body’s own collagen production in the area being treated. It is not a filler for lips or contouring, but for skin rejuvenation. Ellansé® was introduced to the UK in 2010 and consists of synthetic microspheres made from a medical grade polymer called Polycaprolactone or PCL which are suspended in a carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) gel. Polycaprolactone has a long history of being used in dissolvable sutures and other surgical equipment, such as orthopaedic…
What is Jett Plasma Jett Plasma is state-of-the-art technology that’s used for skin tightening and non-surgical skin lifting. It is used for non-surgical eyelifts, eye bags, tightening skin on the neck and around the mouth, hand rejuvenation as well as mole, skin tag and wart removal. Unlike many of the other plasma devices on the market, the Jett Plasma pen uses a direct current (DC) rather than an alternating current (AC) which allows it ‘scan’ the skin as well as dot. This means it is more versatile, can be used over larger areas without creating as much damage and the…
Dr Rupert Critchley BM MRCGP, is the founder of VIVA Skin Clinics based on Harley Street. He has become known as ‘The Aesthetic Artist’, developing his own unique and conceptual techniques for dermal fillers including the groundbreaking 3D facelift. A true perfectionist with a creative eye and gentle touch, Dr Rupert achieves excellent, natural looking results for his patients. A finalist in the 2016 Aesthetic Awards, he specialises in advanced aesthetic procedures such as non-surgical face lifts and non-surgical rhinoplasty. Alongside anti-wrinkle, facial contouring and the now famous ‘Hollywood hands’ procedure, Dr Rupert also provides treatments for men, including ‘bro-tox.’ He also has…
