Have you experienced that feeling of looking at your reflection in the mirror and not seeing yourself looking back at you? You wonder where the years went. You wonder what happened to your youthful appearance. And then you fleeting wonder whether the ageing process can be halted or even reversed but this thought soon fades. In fact there are lots of things you can do to revitalise your appearance. It’s called, facial rejuvenation.

Give Facial Rejuvenation a Warm Welcome

There are many simple procedures that make your skin healthier and thus more youthful. It is not simply a case of ‘cheating the ageing process’. Your skin is simply an organ of your body and like all of your body parts, time can have negative effects on it. The great thing is that you can help make your skin healthy again and in the process knock years off your age! So, how exactly can you do this?

1. Anti-wrinkle Injections

In this treatment, a protein is used cosmetically in the form of a muscle relaxing injection. The result is that you can iron out the wrinkles in your face which not only knocks years off your age but removes small crevices in which dirt and dead skin can become trapped.

Anti-wrinkle injections have, in recent years, become one of the most widely demanded non-surgical facial rejuvenation treatments. This is largely due to its simplicity, low cost and fantastic results. If you seek out a professional to administer your anti-wrinkle treatment then you will come out with a natural looking appearance. The improvement will be subtle in that your face should not appear stuck in position, a risk that is often aligned with visiting poorly trained beauticians for your treatment.

The older we get the less elastic our skin becomes. This leads to the development of wrinkles as the skin cannot pull itself taught as it used to be able to. When anti-wrinkle injections are administered into your skin, your facial muscles become more relaxed. Not only does this hide the appearance of existing lines and wrinkles but it also limits the development of any new wrinkles as there is less proneness to excessive facial movements.

How Does Botox Treatment Work?

Before you are accepted for treatment you’ll first have a consultation with one of our experienced doctors. This is a crucial step for a number of reasons. Firstly, as with all cosmetic treatments, your safety is of the utmost importance. Our doctors will fully assess your suitability for the procedure to make sure that it is both safe and will be able to work the way you want it to. We will also find out your expectations and discuss with you how close we will be able to get to those expectations.

During treatment…

The anti-wrinkle agent is injected into specifically chosen facial muscles. The needle used is very fine which makes the whole treatment close to painless. All in all the procedure takes about 15 minutes and there is not any downtime which means you can resume your general day-to-day activities right away! Although it is recommended not to exercise or chew excessively for a few hours post treatment.

After just a few days you will start to notice that your wrinkles are starting to fade and become more smoothed out. The result is a more youthful and rejuvenated appearance.

How long will the effects of Botox last for?

The effects of your anti-wrinkle treatment will last for between three and six months. This can vary between patients. It has been shown that anti-wrinkle treatment has a slightly ongoing effect which means that you will need a lesser volume of anti-wrinkle agent when you come for each top up treatment.

2. Dermal Fillers

Dermal fillers come best in the form of a natural HA filler. These are used by professional doctors such as those at Bamboo Aesthetics and are fully biodegradable meaning that they won;t be rejected by your body. The fillers can be used to smooth out the following areas:

• Nose to mouth grooves
• Forehead lines
• Frown furrows
• Lipstick lines
• Crows feet
• Acne pits

Collagen is a very important component of your skin and is super important in facial rejuvenation. Some of it’s importance stems from the structural benefits it has in shaping and supporting the skin. As we get older, the amount of collagen in our skin depletes and thus the structural benefits become less and less. As a result, wrinkles and age lines start to form.

Age is not the only factor that can cause the appearance of your skin to look worn out. If you are exposed to the sun or have a habit of smoking then there can be negative effects on your skin. On top of this, air pollution and stress are big factors in ageing your skin prematurely.

What can dermal fillers do for you?

Dermal fillers are the perfect way to achieve a more vibrant and youthful appearance. Their uses are often most effective towards the nose, eyes and mouth areas. One of the most popular treatments to have is a lip enhancement in which you can achieve more volume and better definition giving you the perfect pout.

3. Vampire Facelift

This treatment has been tried and tested by the general public as well as celebrities looking to keep their image fresh whilst in the public eye. The treatment is part of our platelet-rich plasma service and can be read about in more detail here.

In short, the process uses a component of the blood, platelets, to initiate the development of new skin cells on the face. The result is simply incredible and a facial rejuvenation experience that is a must have for anyone looking to tackle the ageing process!