What can make your recovery after surgery better – or worse? Surgeons give their top tips. There are multiple reasons why you might opt to have cosmetic or plastic surgery done – to remove excess skin after weight loss or pregnancy, refresh your face or re-shape your nose. Whatever the reason there are various things you can do to help your recovery and some things that you simply shouldn’t do as well. Let’s quickly run through them. Don’t smoke. Smoking interferes with the body’s healing process and puts you at great risk of post-surgery complications. According to Plastic Surgeon Naveen…
How do you minimise scarring after surgery? Top Plastic Surgeons Dan Marsh and Mo Akhavani share their tips. There are many effective ways to minimise scars from cosmetic surgery procedures. In this article, we’ve summarised our top tips to minimising post-operative scars, especially those related to breast reduction surgery. Breast reduction surgery scars are inevitable, but you can ensure these are minimised from the outset by doing your research and following the correct advice. 1. Choose Your Surgeon Carefully Once you have decided you wish to go ahead with breast reduction surgery, choose your surgeon carefully. An accomplished and…
Dr Shirin Lakhani explains why Oxygenetix is the best foundation on the market for treatments post procedure. Oxygenetix Oxygenating Foundation is a breathable make up that represents a revolution in the world of foundations that was originally formulated by surgeons for use by plastic surgeons, dermatologists and other aesthetic professionals after surgery and cosmetic procedures – but its great for everyday use too. Here’s why. It was first formulated as an oxygen-enriched, protective foundation to help promote healing and minimise the potential of scarring after surgery or certain aesthetic procedures. It was also designed to reduced inflammation, discomfort…
What is Cool Laser? Cool Laser is a non-invasive skin rejuvenation treatment that can help smooth wrinkles and improve the appearance scars including acne scars, pigmentation spots such as age spots and melasma and stretch marks. It can also remove warts and other benign skin growths such as skin tags, and can be another alternative for treating excess wrinkles on the eyelid or under the eyes – a non-surgical blepharoplasty. It is also used to tighten skin around the jawline or on the neck and chest and can plump lips without the use of fillers. It is called Cool Laser…
What is Tixel® Tixel® is a relatively new device which is used for skin rejuvenation. Launched in 2017 by the German company Novoxel GmbH it is based on Thermo-Mechanical Ablation (TMA) technology. This means it uses heat to create collagen production to enhance the appearance of the skin – reducing fine lines as well as deep wrinkles. It can also help reduce pigment spots and even the tone of the skin. It is suitable for use on the face, neck, decolletage, hand and around the eyes and, unlike laser or needling treatments, it can be used on the eyelid and tear trough…
Warning issued over home use of peels and skincare devices as industry experts see a rise in burns and scarring. Beauty industry experts have issued a warning to consumers about the risks of doing certain skin care treatments at home. Chemical peels, derma rollering and tinting eye lashes and eye brows are among the procedures a panel of 25 industry experts have identified as causing serious and even permanent skin damage when used at home. Scarring, burns and allergic reactions are just some of the skin problems they are seeing as more and more people buy home treatments online. Chemical…
From aloe vera to green tea, laser to skin needling, Dr A Bolin takes a look at what really works when it comes to minimising and treating scars. Some see beauty in asymmetry and unique traits such as scars. Others obsess over symmetry as mainstream fashion norms and social media flood us with daily visuals where Photoshop filters out perceived imperfections. Scars are often overlooked and not considered an urgent medical issue. However, they can be itchy, red, dry, painful and lead to a myriad of emotional disturbances such as insomnia, depression, low self-esteem, anxiety. This can lead to distress,…
What is it? LED light therapy is a non-invasive, painless skin-care treatment that can help rejuvenate skin by boosting collagen production and may also aid in the treatment of acne by helping to reduce inflammation and oil production. It may also help reduce scarring. It is uses wavelengths of UV-free LED lights for the treatment of many skin conditions ranging from atopic dermatitis to acne. More evidence is required to say just how good it is in the treatment of acne, but some results have been promising. What is it for? “LED” refers to the light emitting diodes, which…
What is non-ablative radiofrequency skin rejuvenation? Non-ablative radiofrequency skin rejuvenation is a relatively new skin rejuvenation technique that triggers collagen growth and tightens up sagging skin through the use of radio waves. Sitting at the far end of the electromagnetic spectrum which also includes visible light and x-rays, radio waves are created by an electrical device and conducted into the skin. Popular treatment areas include the face, neck and areas affected by stretch marks. As a non-ablative and non-invasive technique, radiofrequency rejuvenation doesn’t cut into your skin or blast off layers of it. This makes it similar to techniques like…
