What can you do about pigmentation, stretch marks & thread veins post-pregnancy. Dr Nick Lowe explains some treatment options. There’s so much that’s wonderful about becoming a new mum but for some women pregnancy comes with a few physical changes that they’d like to address. Fortunately these days there are a number of post-baby skincare strategies that can deliver good results. These are some of the most common concerns we see at the clinic and some suggestions for dealing with them. Melasma (Mask of Pregnancy) Melasma, ofter referred to as the ‘mask of pregnancy’ is the formation of irregular pigmented…
Are thread or spider veins cramping your lifestyle? Dr Zara Kassam PhD explores the options to get your face and legs looking their best. According to the UK statistics almost 50% of all women will develop spider veins in their lifetime. Sometime they appear of the face but they can also occur on the legs. They can make people feel self conscious, but never fear, there are a number of options available to help get rid of them. So what causes spider veins? Spider veins or telangiectasias (small linear blood vessels) emerge when small clusters of blood vessels form near…
What is Sclerotherapy? Sclerotherapy is a non-surgical procedure that helps to treats varicose and spider veins by injecting chemicals, known as sclerosing agents directly into the affected vein. The damaged vein is reabsorbed and eventually fades, leaving a clear area of skin. It is sometimes called microsclerotherapy, but this is usually reserved for the spider or thread veins. How does it work? The first stage of the procedure involves cleaning the skin around the targeted veins; then with a fine needle, injecting the chemical solution directly into it. The FDA has approved two solutions to date, these are: Sodium…
