Shave excision is the easiest and most common way of mole removing a mole that protrudes from the skin.
The procedure is for raised moles, not flat moles, which require full surgical removal with a private surgeon.
Shave excision involves a tiny injection of local anaesthetic just under the mole to numb the skin so that you won’t feel any discomfort. A special surgical removal technique is then used to remove the mole or lesion so it is flat on the skin. It takes a few minutes to perform. Usually, stitches are not required, as we use heat to cauterise any blood vessels afterwards.
What are Moles?
Moles are very common skin lesions that can occur in people of any age. They are not usually harmful, however, if they are prominent, they can cause people to be self-conscious.
What will it be like after treatment?
After the procedure, the area will remain numb for an hour.
It will look like a flat scab and usually does not need a dressing. Once the anaesthetic has worn off, the wound will feel like a graze.
The scab will fall off naturally after a week leaving a flat pink area. The pink area then usually changes back to normal skin colour after a few weeks. Sometimes, however, the skin may be l permanently lighter or darker following removal.
Most patients cannot believe how quick and easy mole shave excision is and often say that they wish they had done it sooner.
What Happens to my Mole After Removal?
Your mole will be sent to Poundbury Cancer Institute Laboratory for analysis. Results usually come back about ten days after the procedure.
A Mole removal treatment takes up to an hour, however, we allow 90 mins appointment time. This is to allow Moira to assess your mole and make sure it is suitable for treatment. She will then discuss the procedure in more detail and consent you for treatment.
Moira Grobicki, RGN, BSc & Independent Nurse Prescriber, has 37 years experience in the NHS, 18 years of which has been treating skin conditions. She now works as an Aesthetic Nurse at Cheshire Lasers. Moira is registered with the Nursing & Midwifery Council and a member of the British Association of Cosmetic Nurses,the British Dermatology Nurses Group,the British Association of Sclerotherapists and the Aesthetic Complications Expert Group.
She has Advanced Electrocautery training from the Sterex Training Academy and 16 years of NHS experience treating skin lesions with Cryotherapy.
£50 will be taken off the treatment price when you have a treatment with her. A consultation and treatment can also be given together for some treatments.
Dr Kathryn Hazlehurst mainly uses Stylage Dermal fillers at Cheshire Lasers.
What is Stylage?
Stylage is the name of a group of hyaluronic acid dermal fillers from Vivacy that are exclusively made in France.
Their products include Stylage S, L and Lips; they vary in viscosities. The different types help improve the appearance of wrinkles and lines and contour the face and lips. Stylage fillers have undergone extensive clinical testing to demonstrate their safety and efficacy for aesthetic use, reassuring patients and healthcare providers.
Like other hyaluronic acid fillers, Stylage gradually breaks down over time. This natural degradation process allows for flexibility in treatment outcomes and adjustments as needed.
Why is Stylage different to other hyaluronic acid fillers?
Stylage products also contain Mannitol, which protects the hyaluronic acid against oxidative stress and minimises gel degradation.
Mannitol is an antioxidant that prevents free radical damage and helps lessen side effects like swelling and bruising.
Is a Stylage Treatment painful?
Most of the range contains lidocaine, a local anaesthetic, which reduces discomfort and pain at the treatment site, resulting in a more comfortable treatment.
Dr Hazlehurst also applies a topical lidocaine gel before treatment to improve your comfort further,
Dr Hazlehurst uses the following Stylage products at Cheshire Lasers:
Stylage Special Lips
Specially designed to treat all indications related to the ageing of the lips.
Lip volume augmentation.
Rehydration of the lips.
Definition of lip contour.
Stylage XL and Stylage XXL
For restoring volume in the face.
They are long-lasting dermal fillers that last 12-18 months. They are great for sculpting cheeks and defining chins and jawlines.
Stylage M and Stylage L
For filling moderate to deep lines and visibly smoothing the skin’s surface. Treatment areas include the nose-to-mouth lines and marionette lines.
Dr Teri Johnson discusses her experience with injectable collagen-stimulating treatments at Cheshire Lasers Clinic Middlewich. She shares the available options for collagen-stimulating injections, their mechanisms of action, and what to expect from treatment.
What Makes Injectable Collagen Stimulators Special?
As we age, the natural production of collagen decreases, leading to wrinkles and loose, unforgiving skin formation. We also lose bone and fat in our face, which results in loss of volume and sagging. Collagen simulators can address many of these changes, delivering some fantastic results.
I fell in love with injectable collagen-stimulating treatments in 2008 when using Sculptra. This soon became my favourite treatment because of the way it stimulates our natural collagen production. Sculptra is fantastic. It can create volume like a dermal filler and also improves skin quality. Within a few weeks of treatment, you can often see an improvement in the skin’s elasticity, hydration, firmness, and texture. A few months down the line, the results are even better.
Some collagen stimulators are only suitable for treating certain areas, whereas others are more flexible and can produce collagen wherever you inject them.
Depending on where you inject a Collagen stimulator, the effect is that if used deep, they replace volume and reposition tissues, but if placed in the skin, they improve skin quality.
Types of Injectable Collagen Stimulating Treatments:
Poly-L-lactic Acid (PLLA)
Poly-L-lactic Acid (e.g., Sculptra): is a biocompatible synthetic polymer that stimulates collagen production when injected into the skin. Sculptra is a popular PLLA filler that gradually improves skin texture and volume over multiple treatment sessions. Sculptra 150mg PLLA has been available the longest since 2004 but has been available since 2000 under the name of New-Fill. It is known for its natural, gradual results, lasting over two years. In 2021, Lanluma was launched in the UK. It also contains PLLA. There are two types: Lanluma V: 210 mg for the face, which is like Sculptra, and Lanluma X: 630 mg I for treating large body areas.
PLLA is injected in a suspension. After treatment, the skin looks plumped up for a day or two but quickly returns to normal over a few days.
The results are visible from six weeks and continue to develop over many months.
The results usually last over two years; improvements have been seen in some people with Sculptra up to five years later.
Calcium Hydroxylapatite (CaHA)
Calcium Hydroxylapatite (CaHA) Fillers (e.g., Radiesse): CaHA stimulates collagen production over time. Radiesse is made up of synthetic Calcium Hydroxylapatite (CaHA) microspheres (30%) suspended in a gel carrier (70%). The carrier gel is an aqueous gel that contains sodium carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC), glycerin and high-purity water. Radieese is a flexible product that can create Volume when used deep in the tissues and can improve the skin when injected under the skin. Radiesse is sometimes used off-label in a diluted or hyper-diluted solution to treat and improve skin laxity.
The gel gives an immediate short-term filling effect; over a few months, the gel slowly degrades collagen takes its place.
The results can last up to 24 months.
Polycaprolactone (PCL)
Polycaprolactone (PCL) Fillers (e.g., Ellansé): PCL is a bioresorbable polymer that promotes collagen synthesis and provides long-lasting results. Ellansé is a PCL filler available in different formulations, offering immediate volumisation and gradual collagen stimulation. Ellansé contains PolyCaproLactone (PCL) microspheres suspended in a carrier gel. The carrier gel consists of carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) made from non-animal, human or bacterial sources. It has a license for treating volume loss and age-related wrinkles.
The gel gives an immediate short-term filling effect; over a few months, the gel slowly degrades, and collagen takes its place.
The results can last 18 to over 30 months.
Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Therapy:
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) Therapy, also known as Dracula Therapy, involves extracting a small amount of the patient’s blood, processing it to concentrate platelets and growth factors, and then injecting it back into the skin. PRP stimulates collagen production and promotes tissue regeneration, improving skin texture and tone.
This treatment is popular as it is natural, and no artificial products are used. After treatment, the skin is slightly swollen but returns to normal after a few days. The results from this treatment are fantastic for improving skin but can be subtle as the platelets do not stay in the skin as long as the other products. It is, therefore, not as good for creating volume unless you have a lot of treatments.
The results can last 6 to 12 months.
Profhilo
Profhilo contains high concentrations of hyaluronic acid (HA), a naturally occurring substance in the body that helps maintain skin hydration and elasticity. When injected into the skin, Profhilo spreads evenly and stimulates the production of new collagen and elastin fibres through a process known as “remodelling.” This results in improved skin hydration, firmness, and overall rejuvenation. The product remains in the skin for about a month before fully breaking down, leaving behind your natural collagen.
Profhilo only improves the collagen within the skin. It has no effect on collagen production deep under the skin and has no filling / volumising effect.
The results can last 6 to 12 months.
Polynucleotides
Nucleofill, Plenhyage, and Plinest are all polynucleotide treatments that regenerate the skin by stimulating collagen and elastin growth. They also improve signs of ageing, reduce laxity and dehydration, as well as improve scars and some pigmentation. The body breaks down the polynucleotides quickly, but the cascade of collagen production can remain for some time after treatment. Polynucleotides appeal to people some people as the particles don’t hang around in your body for months like many of the other collagen stimulators available.
Polynucleotides are excellent for improving skin quality but are not recommended for filling or volumising.
Skin improvements are usually seen 7-10 days after treatment, and continues to improve for 3-4 weeks.
The results can last 6 to 12 months.
HarmonyCa Hybrid Dermal Filler and Collagen Stimulator
HarmonyCa is a two in one treatment combining a hyaluronic acid dermal filler and CaHa collagen stimulator. This treatment provides an immediate filing effect which lasts 6 to 18 months similar to other hyaluronic acid fillers combined with the long lasting collagen stimulating effect of CaHa found in Radiesse.
The results can last for 24 months.
Benefits of Injectable Collagen Stimulating Treatments:
Stimulate Natural Collagen Production
They target the root cause of skin ageing by promoting the body’s collagen synthesis.
The treatments are injectable and have minimal downtime.
Most treatments can address many concerns, including wrinkles, volume loss, and skin laxity.
Considerations and Safety:
Side Effects
While generally safe, injectable collagen stimulating treatments may cause temporary swelling, redness, bruising, or discomfort at the injection site.
Irreversibility
Some injectable collagen stimulators remain in the tissues for many months. If you have a side effect or reaction you can not dissolve the product.
This is the case for PLLA, CaHA and PLL the are the three products which are the best for creating volume. Lumps and bumps can develop after these three treatments if you do not massage the area for up to a week after treatment to prevent them. There is also a rare risk of delayed lumps and bumps occurring if the body immunity react to them at any time while the particles are still there.
Fortunately PRP, Profhilo and Polynucleotides are not prone to these issues.
Results are Variable
Different people create different amounts of collagen. Results for the collagen stimulators vary with some people creating a lot more collagen than others. Without trying the treatment it is difficult to predict how good a response you will get. Also some people respond to one treatment better than another.
Maintenance
Depending on the treatment, you will usually need multiple treatments to achieve optimal results, and periodic maintenance treatments if you want to sustain the benefits.
Conclusion:
Injectable collagen stimulating treatments offer an effective and minimally invasive approach to rejuvenating the skin and restoring a youthful appearance. By stimulating the body’s natural collagen production process, these treatments provide long-lasting improvements in skin texture, volume, and elasticity.
Whether you’re seeking to address wrinkles, volume loss, or skin laxity, consult with a qualified provider to explore the options available and embark on your journey to revitalized skin.
Interested in book an Injectable Collagen Stimulating Treatment?
Cheshire Lasers recommends you book a consultation so we can discuss the injectable collagen stimulators in more detail. We can discuss you concerns and what you hope to achieve from your treatment to help decide which treatment meets your needs.
Who performs these Treatments?
The following Doctors and Nurses Perform these injectable collagen stimulating treatments at Cheshire Lasers:
There are Different Types of Injections for Different Concerns:
Different types of anti-ageing injections are available, each designed to target specific ageing concerns. For example, Botox is commonly used to relax facial muscles and reduce wrinkles, while dermal fillers add volume and smooth out lines and wrinkles. Skin Boosters often improve the hydration and the amount of collagen in the skin. There are also collagen stimulators ( Ellanse, Radiesse, HarmonyCa and Sculptra), which can improve the collagen and elastin in the skin, and some also improve facial volume.
Anti-Ageing Injections have Preventive Benefits:
Anti-ageing injections are not just for treating existing signs of ageing; they can also be used preventively to slow down the formation of wrinkles and other age-related changes. Starting treatments earlier can help maintain a youthful appearance over time.
Temporary Results:
The results of anti-ageing injections are nearly always temporary. While Botox typically lasts for three to four months, the duration of dermal fillers can vary depending on the type used and individual factors. Collagen stimulates can last around two years, while skin boosters last around six months.
Minimal Downtime:
Anti-ageing injections are minimally invasive procedures that require little to no downtime. Most people can resume normal activities immediately after treatment, although temporary redness, swelling, or bruising at the injection site may occur.
This being said, we do not recommend you have this treatment just before a special event. It is essential to leave at least a few days gap after treatment in case you experience any bruising or swelling. We also recommend not having these treatments for the first time just before a special event. Like anything else you do for a special event, you must plan, know what to expect, and, if possible, have your first treatment well in advance to ensure it delivers the effect you want for the special day.
Anti-Ageing Injections Deliver Gradual Results:
While some improvement may be noticeable shortly after treatment, the full effects of anti-ageing injections often take several days to become apparent as the muscles relax or the filler settles into place. Also, for best results, a sequence of treatments is often required.
Combination Treatments:
Sometimes, for best results, you may require a combination of anti-ageing treatments, such as using Botox to relax wrinkles and dermal fillers to restore volume, as well as skin rejuvenation treatments to achieve the results you were hoping for. The later you start in life, the more treatments you may need to see an improvement.
You May Require Maintenance Treatments:
Repeat treatments are usually necessary to maintain results. We usually recommend regular touch-up appointments every 3 to 12 months, depending on the treatment and your skin’s needs. This is to deliver ongoing improvements and also to prevent the return of wrinkles and volume loss.
Potential Side Effects:
While anti-ageing injections are generally safe, they can cause side effects such as bruising, swelling, redness, and temporary muscle weakness. More severe complications are rare but can include infection or allergic reactions.
Anti-Ageing Injections are Not Suitable for Everyone:
Some individuals may not be suitable candidates for anti-ageing injections.
Sometimes, the results some people want cannot be achieved with anti-ageing injections alone. It is, therefore, important to book a consultation to discuss your concerns and expectations to ensure that you are suitable for treatment. During the consultation, your medical practitioners can discuss alternative options to help you decide if these treatments are for you.
Some people are not suitable due to medical conditions, medications and allergies. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should avoid these treatments. Before your treatment, we recommend a consultation to discuss your medical history and health to ensure you are medically suitable.
Who Provides Anti-Ageing Injections at Cheshire Lasers
Treatments are performed by the following Doctors and Nurses at Cheshire Lasers:
Dr Teri Johnson part time GP partner Aesthetic Medicine and also the Medical Director and owner of M C Treatments. Moira Grobicki Advanced Nurse Practitioner of Jouvence Aesthetics. Dr Kyra Drinnan is a GP Partner with an interest in Aesthetic Medicine. Dr Kathryn Hazlehurst a GP trained in Medical Aesthetics and owner of Dr Hazlehurst Aesthetics. Katey of Nevaeh Aesthetics an Aesthetic Nurse and a local community nurse with an interest in Aesthetic Medicine..
Here at Cheshire Lasers, Moira Grobicki of Jouvence Aesthetics performs dermal fillers for genital rejuvenation. Moira has over 20 years of experience in genital sexual health work, including 16 years as a Sexual Health Clinical Nurse Specialist in the NHS.
Which Intimate areas do Dermal Fillers treat?
The treatment involves dermal filler injections into the outer lips of the vulva, known as the labia majorum and or the vagina. The treatment can benefit the entire vulva area, including the inner and outer labia, the clitoris, the urethra, and the vaginal opening.
Why Consider Dermal Fillers for the Genital Area?
Normal ageing, hormonal changes linked to menopause, weight variations, pregnancy and childbirth may all lead to a loss of volume and shape in the labia majora, affecting the appearance of the genital area.
As we age, the body starts to produce less collagen and elastin. Many women notice this change in their faces, and similar changes take place in the genital area.
The labia majora has a protective role as it covers the labia minora, the urethra and the vaginal opening. If the labia becomes thinner, it may lead to vaginal dryness, vulval discomfort, irritation and burning, plus sexual problems as intercourse may become painful. Certain exercises may also become uncomfortable, such as cycling or horse riding.
Common problems include:
Flattening or sagging of the labia
Uneven labia (asymmetry)
Poor vaginal lubrication
Discomfort during sex due to smaller labia majora
Loss of confidence due to changes in appearance
Injecting special hyaluronic acid dermal fillers into the labia majora will increase the volume of the area to achieve a fuller, plumper appearance.It can also correct asymmetries or any contour deficiency.
Which Dermal Fillers Improve the Genital Area
At Cheshire Lasers, Moira uses DESIRIAL® Plus, a hyaluronic acid-based injectable filler from Laboratoires VIVACY. It rejuvenates the labia majora to improve its appearance and function as well as promoting natural healing and cell regeneration. It also contains Mannitol, which has an antioxidant effect.
DESIRIAL® Plus is indicated for women with moderate hypotrophy or atrophy (volume loss) of the vulvar labia majora.
What are the benefits of a Desirial Plus Treatment?
This treatment is sometimes called the Labial Puff treatment.
Benefits can include:
Evens out asymmetries in your labia
Improves the appearance of your vulva
Improves vaginal lubrication
Protects your labia minora, making sex more comfortable
Regenerates your vaginal walls, increasing sexual pleasure
Restores your sexual confidence
Reduce discomfort with certain exercise, such as cycling or horse riding.
What does a Desirial Plus Treatment involve?
The treatment involves injecting small amounts of hyaluronic acid dermal filler into the labia majorum and sometimes other key areas of the vulva. This then plumps, firms, and improves the structure of your labia and stimulates the regeneration of collagen and elastin cells to give a more youthful labia majora.
Depending on the problems you’ve been experiencing, the vaginal wall may also need treatment. The treatment may be given alongside PRP Genital Rejuvenation, depending on your needs.
Aesthetic Nurse Moira uses a combination of topical creams and local anaesthetic injections to numb the areas before injecting the filler.
The entire treatment process usually takes around 30 minutes.
You won’t require any recovery time, so you can return to your normal schedule the same day.
Results and Maintenance:
Results will be noticeable in the labia immediately following the dermal filler treatment and continue to improve in the weeks to follow as your body rebuilds new collagen and elastin cells.
Most people require a single treatment session to get the desired results, which usually lasts 6-24 months.
You can arrange a repeat treatment as and when you require it to help prolong the results.
Post Procedure Advice
Avoid sex for five days following your labial puff treatment to give your body time to adjust. You can then resume your normal sexual activity.
Treatment Prices for Intimate Area Dermal Fillers
Moira Grobicki performs labial and vaginal Dermal fillers at Cheshire Lasers
She is an experienced and highly qualified Registered Nurse with over 20 years of experience in genital sexual health work, including 16 years as a Sexual Health Clinical Nurse Specialist in the NHS.
We recommend the pHformula Facials for all skin types. They are perfect for delivering radiant, revitalised skin and can restore the skin’s barrier function.
The facials can be adapted to suit all skin types and needs, using various treatment options at each step.
They offer anything from mild exfoliation to more significant skin resurfacing.
We assess your skin sensitivity at each treatment to guide us on the right treatment for you.
How often should I have a treatment?
We recommend a treatment every 4 weeks.
However, if you need a skin pick-me-up, you can see some improvements after one treatment.
Gait analysis involves the assessment of the way a person moves. It provides valuable insights into a person’s movement patterns and can help diagnose and treat musculoskeletal issues and pains.
Why does this matter?
If you’re feeling pain in your feet, knees, hips, back or even headaches, then how you walk or run could be the reason. Gait analysis helps determine what’s causing the pain so we can plan to make you feel better.
You may have flat feet. Chances are, it impacts your knee alignment; however, it’s not necessarily about your feet. You may have no foot pain, but be unsure of your balance. You might feel hesitant when walking, perhaps worried your knee will give way. Perhaps the back of your pelvis hurts at the gym?
Have you been told that your pelvis was higher on one side? If so, this can throw off your body’s balance and cause issues with walking or running. Gait analysis helps understand how this imbalance affects your movement. Insoles can then be customised to help compensate for this imbalance and improve your overall biomechanics.
Gait analysis helps show you a colour-coded pattern of what happens when you walk to address the root cause of your pain, from headaches to plantar fasciitis and bunions.
Who Performs Gait Analysis and Custom Insole Assessments?
How Your Feet Touch the Ground when standing still: We look at how your heel, forefoot, and toes touch the ground.
How Your Feet Touch the Ground when Walking: The pattern may differ when you walk, so we look at the difference in weight distribution between standing still and walking.
How Your Joints Move: We watch how your ankles, knees, and hips bend and move while you’re walking.
Where Your Feet Apply Pressure: We check which parts of your feet feel the most pressure when you take a step.
How steady you walk: We observe the steadiness and direction of travel and how hard your feet and ankles work to stay “on track”.
What Treatment may I need?
After your gait assessment, Ariana may prescribe custom insoles made to measure for each of your feet. These are not adapted, nor chosen out of a few options such as trainers sold in a store. Like your eyes, your insoles will only suit you and will be unique to each of your feet for the purpose that we will have discussed as part of your prescription. For example, practising street dance, walking to the shops, running for a marathon.
Osteopathy and lifestyle changes, such as food habits and exercise routines, will help make a difference. Ariana can advise on all these aspects in a more in-depth consultation (be sure to book a 60-minute appointment). This could even help you save money by minimising the number of treatments you require.
When Might I Need Custom-Made Orthotic Insoles?
Insoles can help with a range of problems here are a few:
Feet Rolling Too Much Inward or Outward: This can cause knee, calf, ankle or foot pain. Insoles can help keep your feet in a better position.
Flat Feet: This can lead to arch, forefoot or heel pain. Personalised insoles give support where needed.
High Arches: Insoles can help cushion your feet and prevent pain in the balls of the feet or stress fractures.
Plantar Fasciitis: When the heel area becomes inflamed and painful. Insoles with arch support and cushioning can ease the pain.
Achilles Tendinitis: If the tendon at the back of your ankle is sore, insoles with extra cushioning in the heel can help reduce the strain.
Knee Pain: Sometimes, how your feet move can cause knee pain. Insoles that correct your foot position can take pressure off your knees.
Hip Pain: Problems with how you walk can also lead to hip pain. Insoles that improve your foot alignment can make your hips feel better.
The gait analysis assesses your needs so Ariana can prescribe individual insoles to suit your needs.
How do I arrange Gait Analysis?
You can book an appointment for a gait assessment or a 60-minute osteopathic consultation, in which Ariana can perform a gait analysis as part of the assessment at no extra cost.
How much is a Gait Analysis?
Gait Analysis is free of charge for patients who have booked a 60-minute Osteopathic Consultation which is: £100
Gait Analysis: New patients: £37 prepaid at the time of booking.
This can be redeemed towards the purchase of custom orthotic insoles.
You will also get £10 off your first osteopathic consultation (£90 instead of £100) should you wish to discuss your health, get a comprehensive musculoskeletal MOT and receive osteopathic and K-Laser treatment.
Gait analysis: Referral from Cheshire Lasers Podiatry: £17 prepaid at the time of booking.
Non-refundable. Can be redeemed towards the purchase of your custom orthotics.
How Much are Custom Orthotic Insoles?
The insoles provided by Ariana are custom orthotic insoles:
Each insole is made bespoke to your individual needs following your gait assessment.
These custom-made, state-of-the-art medical orthotics are made to a high calibre with long-wearing aviation foam.
These orthotics normally retail at £300 – £350.
There are plenty of cheap insoles, and it’s a minefield to choose what is best for you. Ariana is happy to impart her free advice regarding this.
Existing patients or those who have booked an Osteopathy appointment with Ariana:
One pair: £199.
Second pair ordered at the same time for the same patient: £149
The second pair could be a prescription for different shoes or a different purpose, such as running and pottering at home.
Gait analysis patients who have not had an Osteopath Consultation with Ariana:
One pair: £249.
Second pair ordered at the same time: £199.
Please be aware each insole is bespoke to your individual needs following your gait assessment; therefore, once ordered, they can not be returned or refunded.
Marionette lines are creases that form from the corners of your mouth down towards either side of your chin. People often complain that they make them look sad, as the mouth turns down at the corners. They get their name as they resemble the appearance of marionette string puppets.
Why am I Getting Marionette Lines?
Marionette lines have multiple causes. They appear with advancing age due to volume loss in the face’s underlying structures. The commonest structures are bone and fat. As the face loses volume, gravity pulls the overlying skin down, and Marionette lines can start forming.
A contributing factor may also be the increasing strength of the muscles at the corners of the mouth, which pull the angle of the mouth down. Marionette lines develop more quickly due to lifestyle factors that reduce the skin’s collagen production, such as smoking and excess sun.
Are Marionette Lines Hereditary/Genetic?
You may have a genetic predisposition to developing marionette lines due to your underlying facial shape and the amount of volume loss you develop due to age. But as stated above, other factors also have an influence. Therefore, it is important to maintain the skin’s collagen levels by taking care of your skin, avoiding smoking and using sunscreen daily.
Will Marionette Lines Improve with Weight Loss?
Not usually; in fact, weight loss is usually a contributing factor in developing marionette lines. Weight loss can lead to volume loss in the face which then causes the soft tissues and skin to descend, causing the lines to look worse.
However, you may find that if you have gained a lot of weight recently, the distribution of fat around the face, particularly the jowl and neck area, may add to the gravitational pull of the lower face, making the Marionette lines more evident. In this case, weight loss may improve them.
Can Marionette Lines be Corrected/Treated/ Improved?
There are many ways to improve these lines, depending on the underlying cause and severity.
The area’s anatomy is complex, and treatment of this area will require a consultation first to assess the cause of your problem and give you a bespoke treatment plan.
The following treatments are the most successful, although for more severe lines, you may need a combination of several treatments for the best result:
Here at Cheshire Lasers, we only perform Dermal Fillers, Botox and Collagen induction therapies however, we will advise you if we feel other treatments are more appropriate.
How do Dermal Fillers Treat Marionette Lines?
Dermal Fillers can help improve this area in many ways.
Replace Volume Loss and Create a Lift
Dermal Fillers injected deep replace volume lost from the deep structures of the face, such as the cheek, chin and jawline. This creates support for the soft tissues of the face which can create a lifting effect that lifts the skin and improves the lines.
Supporting Sagging Skin
Dermal fillers can also improve the lines by injecting under them. Injections under the skin create a hydrating and plumping effect on the tissues under the lines, allowing the skin to support the sagging tissues below.
Can marionette lines be filled?
Yes, dermal fillers can add support to the facial structures, which, in turn, can help reduce Marionette lines. Fillers can also be added directly into the lines more superficially.
How can Botox Improve Marionette lines?
If you have overactive muscles pulling down the lower face. Botox is a treatment option; it reduces the downward pull at the corners of the mouth, which can help reduce the appearance of Marionette lines and create a subtle lift to the corner of the mouth.
How do Collagen Induction Therapies Improve the Lines?
Collagen induction therapies such as skin boosters, polynucleotides, microneedling, chemical peels and radiofrequency microneedling can help tighten the skin and improve skin quality. Full-face treatments deliver the best results as they can create a general lift that reduces the marionette area’s downturn and improves the skin’s support in the problem area.
Before and After Marionette Line Treatment with Dermal Filler
Content created by Dr Kyra Drinann at Cheshire Lasers Clinic, Middlewich.
pHformula Antie-Ageing Treatments include home products, clinic prescription facials and resurfacing treatments. They can improve a range of skin problems, including fine lines and wrinkles, pigmentation and photoaging appearance. They brighten the skin as well as improve the elasticity, texture and tone of the skin.
pHformula Anti-Ageing Home Care
Cheshire Lasers highly recommends the pHformula anti-ageing home care products. You can use them on their own, but they work best when combined with the pHformula facials and resurfacing treatment.
The skin resurfacing home care kits contain fundamental products to enhance your overall results. The A.G.E. home care kit offers a complete skin resurfacing regimen for ageing skin and includes the following products:
Our pHformula Facial allows you to try our amazing pHformula products in a facial treatment using a combination of products specially chosen to suit your skin concerns.
pH formula products are between that of a cosmeceutical and a medical prescription treatment. Their philosophy is to treat the ‘inside out’ as their products contain a unique delivery system that allows them to target the cells deep in the skin.
The Facials involve the following steps:
Step 1:
Cleanse using EXFO cleanse. Provides gentle exfoliation.
Step 2:
Degrease the skin using SKIN primer. This will guarantee optimum penetration of other products.
Step 3:
(OPTIONAL) LED light therapy for 25 minutes. Red, blue and Infrared light provides increased energy to cells, stimulating collagen and elastin production. This also boosts the skin’s circulation, speeds up tissue repair and increases the production of new skin cells.
Step 4:
Exfoliation using DERMABRASION cream. Provides mild skin resurfacing to assist in cell renewal, reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
Step 5:
HYDRA GEL mask, PEPTIDE mask applied or the ADVANCED peel-off selected to treat your skin type and problems.
Step 6:
VITA C activator and power OR TDS Solution.
VITA C helps to improve uneven pigmentation and increases cell turnover.
TDS helps to firm, lift and revitalise delicate skin and to enhance collagen building and skin elasticity.
Step 7:
POST-recovery cream hydrates the skin but also has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
Step 8:
SPF 50+
pHformula Anti-Ageing Facial
Our pHformula resurfacing treatments include the A.G.E. solutions, which come in various strengths. We can choose a range of different products for each treatment according to your skin sensitivity. As your skin improves and becomes more tolerant of the treatments, we can layer more products to achieve optimal results.
How Much Are Anti-Ageing Facials and Resurfacing Treatments?
