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Welcome to Cheshire Lasers Blog.
We share our thoughts on the wide choice of anti-ageing injections such as Dermal Fillers Botox, Collagen Stimulators, Polynucleotide and PRP. We also discuss the wide range of medical devices now available for anti-ageing and how they work.

Find out which treatments are the best for the various ageing concerns we develop over time.

You can also view the pros and cons of the treatments as well as other frequently asked questions to help you understand more about them and their suitability for you.

 

Jowl Treatments

Dr Johnson Discusses Jowl Treatments at Cheshire Lasers:

Learn why we get jowls, the available treatments, and how we can help you achieve the best results at Cheshire Lasers!

Cheshire Lasers provides a wide range of jowl treatments that work in various ways. When considering which treatment is right for you, it is important to understand why your jowls have developed in the first place. Different treatments address different problems, and some people require a combination of treatments for best results.

Why do we get Jowls?

As we age many changes occur which lead to the soft tissues of our face descending down to form jowls.

  • Facial bone and fat loss reduce the volume in our face, so the soft tissues are no longer supported.
  • The skin loses collagen and elasticity.
  • Fat can develop in the jowl area, which pulls down the soft tissues due to its weight.
  • The depressor muscles in our lower face become hyperactive and pull down the skin.

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At Cheshire Lasers, we often see people concerned about their jowls who are looking for treatments. When considering which jowl treatment is right for you, we advise you to consider the following:

  • Is the treatment invasive or not?
  • How effective is the treatment?
  • Is there any potential side effects?
  • Does the treatment hurt?
  • How many treatments you will need (especially if you have a busy schedule)?
  • How long do the results last?
  • Do you need maintenance treatments?
  • What is the cost of the treatment?

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What treatments are good for Jowls?

CACI Jowl Lift

The CACI Jowl Lift is a non-invasive effective treatment for the jowl area. It works by targeting muscle laxity and muscle overactivity around the jawline. Using electrical stimulation this treatment retrains the muscles, lifting, firming and refining the jawline. It takes approximately 15 minutes/ treatment.

A course of 10 treatments are required but they are not expensive. After this, we recommend a maintenance treatment every month to keep the results long term. There is no downtime and side effects are very rare.

This treatment works well in most people, but works less well if you have very heavy jowls with large amounts of fat deposit.

Find out more about the CACI Jowl Lift.

Radiofrequency

Radiofrequency is a non-invasive effective treatment for skin laxity which can help improve the jowl area. It works by stimulating collagen in the skin making it firmer and plumper it also improves skin tone and texture.

A course of 6-8 treatments are required. After this, a single treatment is recommended every 6 to 12 weeks to maintain the results long term. There is no downtime and side effects are very rare.

We have two radiofrequency treatments available:

  • ThermaClinic – Great for full-face treatments which take an hour.
  • Endymed – A more intensive treatment with an innovative jowl shaper handpiece designed to tighten the skin and mobilise the fatty area of the Jowl.  A treatment takes 40 minutes.

Ultraformer Jowl Lift and Tighten Treatment

The Ultraformer is a slightly more aggressive treatment which reduces the fat in the jowl area and stimulates collagen to give a lifting and tightening effect. High focused ultrasound energy is used to injure the collagen and fatty layers under the skin. This induces fat loss and also stimulates healing and collagen production.

Often only one treatment is required which can take around an hour. The treatment is uncomfortable but most people tolerate it without any problems. 10% of people may experience bruising after treatment but usually, there is no downtime. The results last 12 to 24 months when you may then opt for a second treatment.

Find out more about the Ultraformer Jowl Lift and Tighten Treatment here.

Mid Face and Jawline Volumisation

Mid Face and Jawline Volumisation involves injections of Dermal Fillers or collagen stimulators into the areas where volume has been lost. By replacing the volume the soft tissues in the face reposition reducing sagging and lifting the jowls. Each face is different and will require a bespoke treatment plan but often the cheek and or jawline need treating.

You may need between one to three treatments depending on the amount of volume loss. 20% of people may get bruising or swelling but there is usually no downtime.

Find out more about Mid Face and Jawline Volumisation here.

Thread Lift to reposition the tissues.

Thread Lift treatments are more invasive, they can cause bruising and several days downtime. A single treatment is usually required The ideal patient is someone with good skin quality; neither too thick or thin and mild to moderate sagging in the mid-face. Patients do less well if they have excessive skin in the mandibular region associated. If they have very thin or thick skin or have a lot of fat in the jowl area.

Find out more about Silhouette Soft Thread Lifts here.

Lower Face Lift

This treatment involves surgery it is the gold standard treatment for treating the jowl area. It has considerably more downtime than the treatments above and is not reversible. Cheshire Lasers does not provide facelift cosmetic surgery for the jowls.

 

Treatments For Lip Lines

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At Cheshire Lasers, we provide various treatments to improve the lines and other signs of ageing around the lips/mouth area. This area is also known as the “Perioral area”.

The lines in this area vary from person to person.
Some people have fine superficial lines or skin texture changes on this skin surface. Others have smooth textured skin but deeper lines due to collage and fat loss in the tissues supporting the skin. Others have both changes.

Cheshire Lasers’ Favourite Treatments for Lip Lines Include:

Which Lip Line Treatment is the best for me?

Everyone ages differently in various ways, depending on a wide range of factors. When deciding on the best treatment for you, we need to assess the causes of the problem; this will then help us decide on the best solutions.

Some people may only need one method of treatment to address their concerns; however, some people need a combination of treatments. The longer you have had the lines and wrinkles around the mouth and the more damaged the skin texture is, the less effective the results are, and the more treatment you will probably need.

To help find the right treatment for you, we recommend a consultation.

At the consultation, we will assess your lip lines and decide if you have perioral volume loss or if skin texture is the cause. It may be that both areas need addressing.

We will also discuss the treatments available to you, the costs involved, how effective the treatments are, the risk and benefits, and any downtime you might experience. We will also advise you on maintaining the results following your treatment. The consultation should help you make an informed choice about the method of treatment you would like to try.

What causes the lines and wrinkles in the Perioral area?

As we age, the mouth area starts to develop lines and wrinkles and the lips begin to reduce in size. The skin, the supporting dermis and fat underneath go through changes which make lines and wrinkles more obvious. 

Women tend to age in this area more than men, as over time, they tend to lose all of the fat in the perioral area with age. This fat acts like a mattress under the skin and gives a plumping effect. As the fat goes, the skin is then sat on the muscle, which means the dynamic lines of movement are visible.

Facial expressions such as pursing the lips cause dynamic lines. These lines are usually more obvious in people that smoke; however, they are often are seen in non-smokers who have the habit of repeatedly using their muscles for their facial expressions.

You can view more details about the changes that cause wrinkles here.

Lip Rejuvenation with Dermal Fillers

Dr Teri Johnson specialises in “Dermal Filler Lip Rejuvenation” a treatment that gently restores ageing lips and improves the perioral area.

Dermal fillers are one of the most effective treatments for more significant volume loss in the perioral area. The use of Dermal Fillers helps to subtly replace lost volume and hydration in the lips. Dermal Fillers also reduce the perioral (smokers’ lines) that develop due to loss fat loss and collagen loss. The filler plumps out this area so the skin has a soft support structure to sit on, this way the lines from the movement of the muscles underneath are no longer visible.

Dr Teri has spent many years perfecting using different Dermal Fillers to suit different peoples needs.

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Learn more about lip rejuvenation with Dermal Fillers with Dr Teri Johnson here.

Botox to Reduce Dynamic Lip Lines

Treating the perioral area with Botox reduces the movement of the orbicularis oris muscle. This treatment is usually reserved for people who overuse these muscles and often hold a pursed-lip expression when relaxed.

If a Botox treatment is overdone in this area, it can lead to problems with speech, eating etc. When performed correctly, this usually does not happen. However, it is common to be aware of slight mouth weakness for a day or two when the Botox first kicks in.

This treatment can be performed in combination with a Dermal Filler treatment. However, the two procedures are best performed a few weeks apart.

Find out more about Botox Lip treatment here.

Neogen Plasma Treatment

The Neogen treatment provides excellent results rejuvenating in this area. It targets the deeper supporting tissues, stimulating collagen and improving the deeper lines in the lower skin layers while also targeting the upper layer, reducing the surface fine lines and texture.

RadioFrequency Microneedling

At Cheshire Lasers, we use Dermaforce to deliver RadioFrequency (RF) Microneedling. This advanced treatment combines microneedling with Radiofrequency (RF) technology to effectively treat many cosmetic concerns, with excellent results. It can target multiple layers deeper in the dermis to stimulate collagen to reduce and support deeper lip lines. It also can target more superficial skin cells to resurface the skin and target stubborn lines engrained in the skin’s surface.

Ultraformer MF2 Ultrasound Treatments for Lip Lines 

Our Ultraformer MF2 treatment is an alternative to injectable treatments for replacing lost volume under the skin with collagen. The ultrasound causes trauma to the dermis and stimulates collagen production, which develops over a few months. The plumping effect under the skin reduces the appearance of wrinkles after a course of treatments. The result with this treatment varies as everyone’s collagen production is different.

A second headpiece can be used during this treatment to address the epidermis (the top skin layer of skin) to help stimulate increased cell turnover. We tend to use this for those people suffering from thickened lines on the top layer of skin. (Stratum corneum)

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Radiofrequency

Radiofrequency is an alternative to out Ultraformer treatment. It is less aggressive and less uncomfortable; many people report that it is a pleasant, relaxing experience. A course of 6 to 8 treatment are often required for optimum results.

This treatment stimulates collagen under the skin for a plumping effect but also helps fine lines in the top layer by stimulating cell renewal. Again, results with this treatment vary as everyone’s collagen production is different.

Microdermabrasion to improve Lip Lines due to skin texture

Microdermabrasion works on the top layer of skin (stratum corneum) by exfoliating the dead cells on the top layer, which are often dull, dried out and creased. The treatment encourages faster cell turnover and allows new, less creased and less dehydrated cells to replace them on the surface. We recommend a course of at least three treatments to see the benefits.

This treatment works well on thicker skin types.

Microneedling

Microneedling works on the top layer to stimulate cell renewal, improving skin texture. It also works in the dermis to stimulate collagen and plump out the dermis under the skin.

This treatment has more downtime than most of the others.

Costs for this treatment are similar if treating one area or the full face, so we usually recommend a full-face rejuvenation for cost-effectiveness.

At Cheshire Lasers, we regularly review our treatments, protocols, and client results.

We now combine microdermabrasion and radiofrequency to give lovely lip line improvements with minimal discomfort and no downtime.

The following shows a before and after a course of treatments using this combination.

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Treatments for Scars

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Cheshire Lasers often receives enquiries asking how we can help treat scarring and acne scars.

Dr Teri Johnson discusses the various treatments available for scars and how they work.

What are Scars?

Scars develop after trauma to the skin; this can be due to an injury, post-surgery, or skin conditions such as acne. They are a natural part of the body’s healing process and occur when the skin’s deeper layers are damaged. This results in the formation of fibrous tissue to repair the injury. Scars may vary in appearance, texture, and size, depending on factors such as the type and severity of the injury, individual healing characteristics, and the scar’s location on the body.

When it comes to acne scarring, any type of acne spot can lead to scarring, but it’s more common when the most serious types of spots (nodules and cysts) burst and damage nearby skin. Scarring can also occur if you pick your skin or squeeze a spot, so it’s important not to do this.

While scars are permanent, they often fade and become less noticeable over time but may still remain visible.

Which Treatments Help Scars?

At Cheshire Lasers, we provide the following treatments for acne scarring:

Other treatments you can consider include:

  • TCA CROSS treatment
  • Surgical Excision of scars
  • Laser Treatments: can be ablative and non-ablative.
  • Punch techniques

Sometimes, for best results, a combination of treatments is required.

Polynucleotides

Polynucleotide therapy is a new way to treat scars. It involves injecting special substances made of DNA and RNA into the scar tissue. Here’s how it works:

  1. Makes Skin Stronger: These substances help the skin make more collagen, which is like a building block that makes skin stronger and helps scars heal better.
  2. Helps Skin Repair: PN therapy helps damaged skin repair itself faster, making scars look better over time.
  3. Reduces Redness and Itching: Scars can be red and itchy because of inflammation. PN therapy can help calm down this inflammation, making scars less red and itchy.
  4. Makes Skin More Flexible: Scars often feel tight and stiff. PN therapy can make the skin more flexible by adding more collagen so scars feel softer and move better.
  5. Improves Scar Colour: Sometimes, scars are darker than the surrounding skin. PN therapy can help lighten the colour of scars, making them blend in better with the rest of the skin.

Polynucleotide injectable treatments are safe with very little downtime. They work well in combination with other treatments to enhance the results.

Overall, they strengthen the skin, helping it repair faster and reducing redness and itching. It’s a simple treatment that can make a big difference for people with scars.

Microneedling

Microneedling, also known as skin needling, involves using small needles to cause tiny punctures in the skin. These small contact points encourage the body to create a wound-healing response. The needling also can break down old scar tissue and stimulate the production of new skin cells. New collagen and elastin grow as the skin repairs to give a smoother, plumper skin surface.

This treatment also improves skin texture leading to smoother skin and reduces pores size and fine lines. Microneedling can also reduce pigmentation, which is sometimes seen with some scarring.

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Before and after three microneedling treatments for acne scars at Cheshire Lasers.

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RadioFrequency Microneeding

This treatment combines microneedling with radiofrequency energy.  The combination treatment is much more effective than microneedling on its own. The radiofrequency energy heats the tissue in the region of 55 – 65°C and, depending on the depth, it stimulates cell renewal, new collagen, increased hydration and also skin resurfacing. The heat is more effective at stimulating fibroblast action, which is responsible for healing and repair.

Radiofrequency Microneeding is a more aggressive treatment than normal microneedling; however, surprisingly, the downtime is often much less. Here at Cheshire Lasers, we have found that fewer treatments are usually needed to deliver the same results.

Rioblush Carboxytherapy

Carboxytherapy is also a good treatment for treating acne scars. A tiny needle is used to inject Carbon dioxide into the scar. The same needle can also be used to gently subcise deeper scars, which allows blood to pool under the affected area. The blood clot helps form connective tissue, which pushes up the rolling scar so it’s level with the rest of the skin’s surface. Carboxytherapy also increases blood flow to the scar promoting healing, reducing redness and stimulating collagen and elastin production. The result is smoother, fresher, more healthy-looking skin.

Carboxytherapy can cause bruising but otherwise has very little downtime.

The following research paper compares carboxytherapy with microneedling.

Carboxytherapy Versus Skin Microneedling in Treatment of Atrophic Postacne Scars: A Comparative Clinical, Histopathological, and Histometrical Study

At Cheshire Lasers, we sometimes combine microneedling with Carboxytherapy to achieve the best results.

Before and after three carboxytherapy treatments at Cheshire Lasers for acne scarring.

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Microdermabrasion

Microdermabrasion involves deep exfoliation of the top layer of skin.  Your skin will look red after treatment but will soon settle down.

Although this treatment claims to treat scars, it only helps with minor superficial scars, such as mild surface acne scarring.

You will need a course of treatments for the best results.

Other Treatments for Acne Scarring

The following treatments are also options for treating scars. These treatments are not available at Cheshire Lasers. However, we can recommend local clinics that provide them.

TCA CROSS treatment

TCA CROSS treatment involves the application of trichloracetic acid at high concentrations to the base of a scar. This causes trauma to the scar tissue, which triggers an inflammatory response that stimulates the production of new collagen. After each treatment, the scar gradually fills in from the bottom up and reduces in appearance.

This treatment is very useful for various Acne scars, including ice pick, box and rolling scars. It can also help with chickenpox scars and enlarged pores

View more information about TCA CROSS treatment from Dr Maeve Kenningham, who provides this treatment at her Wrexham Clinic.

Laser treatments

You can also consider Laser treatment to treat mild to moderate acne scarring. There are 2 types of laser treatment:

  • Ablative laser treatment – where lasers cause skin trauma and remove some scar tissue, to produce a new, smooth-looking area of skin. This treatment can have significant downtime.
  • Non-ablative laser treatment – where lasers are used to stimulate the growth of new collagen (a type of protein found in skin), which helps to repair some of the damage caused by scarring and improves the appearance

Punch techniques

Punch techniques are surgical methods that can treat ice-pick scars and boxcar scars. There are three types of punch technique:

  • Punch excision – used to treat mild ice pick scars. The scar is surgically removed, and the wound is sealed, leaving smoother and more even skin.
  • Punch elevation – used to treat boxcar scars. The base of the scar is surgically removed, leaving the sides of the scar in place. The base is then reattached to the sides but lifted up so it’s level with the surface of the skin. This makes the scar much less noticeable
  • Punch grafting – is used to treat deep ice-pick scars. As with punch excision, the scar is removed, but the wound is “plugged” with a sample of skin taken from elsewhere on the body.

Surgical Subcision

Subcision is a surgical treatment which can treat deep rolling scars. The upper layer of the skin is removed from the underlying scar tissue, allowing blood to pool under the affected area. The blood clot helps form connective tissue, which pushes up the rolling scar so it’s level with the rest of the skin’s surface.

Once subscision has been completed, additional treatments are usually needed to improve the appearance of the scar further.

 

Pigmentation Removal for Specific Conditions:

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Here at Cheshire Lasers, we offer a wide range of treatments for improving pigmentation. Different treatments often suit different pigment conditions.

On this page, we discuss the different conditions and what we recommend to improve them.

Birthmarks

Some birthmarks are easy to treat, while others are much more difficult. At Cheshire Lasers, we are able to successfully treat vascular birthmarks such as port wine stains with our advanced IPL Lumina system.

Brown birthmarks are much harder to treat and do not always respond to treatment; an ND Yag laser would be used to treat this type of pigmentation. If the brown birthmark does respond and go, there is a 50% risk it will recur over a 2-year period. We often recommend you visit Lynton Lasers in Homes Chapel for these as they have a different laser than can be used.

Age spots and Freckles

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Age spots, pigmentation caused by sun damage and freckles respond nicely to our advanced IPL Lumina system. Our IPL treatment is fantastic for small spots and patches of pigment. If the response is poor we can use the ND Yag laser instead.

This treatment is usually only suitable for skin types 1 to 3.

Before starting treatment we may recommend you use a lightening skin product from one of our skin care product ranges 2- 6 weeks before starting an IPL or Laser treatment. This is often required for skins that are darker or are more prone to pigmentation.

For IPL and Laser treatment please book a consultation with Natasha our laser technician. She will advise you how to proceed and if you are ready to go ahead with treatment she can do a test patch at the time of the consultation.

Prescription Lightening Products

We can also treat these lesions with prescription lightening creams, the results are optimised if you a prescription regime of products such as the Obagi NuDerm system which gives fantastic results, or the ZO Medical System.

The Perfect Peel

Some people prefer to treat their pigmentation with a peel. This is usually recommended by us for people with a larger areas of pigmentation. The advantages of the perfect peel is the minimal down time compared to IPL and lasers and the process is pain free. After one application the age spots are remarkably lighter and many people are happy. However a course of 2-3 peels may be required for them to be unnoticeable. The ingredients not only improve pigmentation but also increase collagen and elastin production, resulting in skin that is brighter and tighter. Find out more about the perfect peel here.

Melasma

Melasma presents as dark, irregular patches on the face that develop over time. The dark patches are commonly found on sun-exposed areas such as the upper cheeks, nose, upper lip and forehead. Melasma is most common in women and is often triggered by pregnancy and or the contraceptive pill. Melasma worsens when the skin is exposed to sunlight, especially in the summer.

The treatment of melasma can be tricky with some people. The superficial (epidermal) type melasma often shows an excellent response to therapy. However, deeper melasma (dermal melasma) can often have a suboptimal effect on many treatments. This is why the first step to treatment involves a detailed consultation with one of our healthcare professionals. The cause and type of melasma can be established and treatment can be individualised and tailored to each patient’s needs.

There are several treatments available at Cheshire Lasers to treat Melasma.

The Obagi NuDerm system

The Obagi NuDerm system gives fantastic results with melasma, even after a few weeks use, the pigment usually looks so much better.  You need to continue on the system for 18 weeks, after which your skin usually looks great. After 18 weeks you need to go on to a simpler maintenance regime to avoid rebound pigmentation. If you suddenly stop the treatment, the pigment usually comes back. Occasionally, stubborn Melasma may need a peel to complete the treatment on this system.

Cysteamine Cream

Cystamine is a fantastic skin-lightening agent used to treat hyperpigmentation disorders such as age spots, melasma and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. 

It is a novel, highly effective alternative to prescription treatments such as hydroquinone and tretinoin.  All skin types can use Cysteamine Cream, including dark skin and is a great option for stubborn pigmentation, including melasma and post-inflammatory pigmentation.

Find out more about Cyspera Intensive Cysteamine Cream here.

Find out about Senté Cysteamine HSA Pigment & Tone Corrector here

To discuss this, book a consultation with Natasha or Anna.

The Perfect Peel

The Perfect Peel can be used on its own for melasma in fair-skinned patients. Peels should be used very carefully for darker skin types and often, a combination of treatments are required. This is because they are associated with a higher risk of post‑inflammatory hyperpigmentation ( PIH) after skin injury. Hence a consultation is required before having this peel.

At Cheshire Lasers, we do not like to use our Intense Pulsed Light or ND Yag Laser to treat Melasma. There is a higher risk of side effects and the response rate is poor.

Find out more general information about pigmentation removal at Cheshire Lasers Clinic here.

Preventing Melasma and Pigmentation

The challenge with treating melasma and some pigmentation is that it commonly relapses after treatment.

The most important way of preventing pigmentation is to wear a good sun protection all year round and a sun block in the Summer.

To try and prevent melasma and stubborn pigmentation maintenance therapy is required. This can be performed using similar skin care to what is used for its treatment but on a maintenance regime. We recommend you start skin care immediately after treatment. We also advise you attend regular reviews at the clinic in case your regime needs changing. So we can help you manage the pigmentation to reduce the risk of it returning.

For a more holistic approach there is increasing evidence that diet has a significant impact on skin inflammation, post inflammatory acne, and melasma. If you struggle with pigmentation and can not get it under control. We highly recommend an assessment with Dr Priyanka at Cheshire Lasers to look at your Pigmentation, your removal treatments so far and to explore this holistic approach.

 

PRP for Intimate Areas

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Moira Grobiki’s Guide to Intimate PRP Treatments at Cheshire Lasers:

Moira was an NHS Clinical Nurse Specialist in Sexual Health for 16 years before specialising as an Aesthetic Nurse. Therefore, training in intimate PRP was a natural progression, allowing her to practice in her two areas of expertise here in Cheshire. She holds a BSc (Hons)  Diploma in Nursing and specialist sexual health and PRP training.

What is PRP?

PRP is short for Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy.

Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy is a non-surgical treatment that utilizes your own body’s healing abilities to stimulate skin and follicle recovery. It is a natural treatment that uses the platelets from your own blood. These activated platelets secrete and release at least seven different growth factors, which enhance the natural healing process of the skin and hair follicles. The growth factors & proteins activate stem cells and stimulate cellular repair and regeneration. In addition, collagen production and the formation of new blood vessels occur and further aid in tissue repair.

During a PRP Therapy treatment, Moira takes a small amount of blood like a standard blood test. The tube containing your blood is spun in a centrifuge to separate the plasma and platelets from the other blood components. This PRP layer is what we inject into the treatment area using a small sterile needle.

PRP is frequently used to rejuvenate the face, scalp and body. Specialist nurses and doctors who are also trained in sexual health, gynaecology or urology are also using intimate PRP to help improve vaginal, vulval, urinary and penile function.

Find out more about PRP in general here.

Intimate Rejuvenation with PRP

PRP can help improve vaginal/vulval/urinary & penile function. It will improve many symptoms associated with natural ageing.

Women

Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) can help to improve sexual health and function in women, including the ability to orgasm. It is sometimes known as the ‘O Shot’ and has been used for a number of years.

Childbirth, menopause, ageing and other natural factors change the health and anatomy of womens vulva, urethra & vagina. The resulting effects of vaginal laxity, dryness, painful sex, vulval and vaginal shrinking and tightening, stress incontinence,  episiotomy scar pain, and lack of orgasm. These effects fundamentally change the lives of women in a way that quite often is very difficult to share and discuss even with the closest of friends, meaning women often tolerate the symptoms & suffer in silence.

Women receiving the treatment report the following improvements after vaginal PRP:

  • Increased Blood supply to the area which can lead to increased stimulation and arousal
  • Increased ability to orgasm
  • More intense orgasms
  • Reduced pain during sex
  • Reduced pain at the episiotomy site
  • Improved continence

Labial PRP can also be used to improve vulval shrinkage and discomfort, improving the appearance and comfort of the vulva (this may also be used with specialist dermal fillers)

The treatment consists of taking a sample of your blood, spinning it in a machine to obtain the platelets, then injecting the platelets into the area between the bladder & the vagina and behind the clitoris. Only two injections are needed & numbing cream is used beforehand to reduce discomfort. Labial PRP to improve vulval appearance and comfort requires two injections into the vulva. 

Men

Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) can help to improve sexual function, including the ability to orgasm. It is sometimes also known as the ‘P-Shot’ and is a relatively new treatment.

Most men occasionally fail to get or keep an erection. This is usually caused by stress, tiredness, anxiety or drinking too much alcohol, and it’s nothing to worry about. If it happens more often, it may be caused by physical or emotional problems.

Erectile dysfunction is common in men over 40 years old, with approximately 40 percent being affected to some degree.

PRP treatment promotes blood supply, production of growth hormones & healing to strengthen the area.

Men receiving the treatment report the following improvements after penile PRP:

  • Better overall blood flow to the penis                     
  • Stronger, firmer erections
  • Easier to achieve and maintain erections (i.e., improved sexual stamina)
  • Improvement in or resolution of penile curvature
  • Resolution of penile pain with erection
  • Increased sensitivity in the penis and increased ability to orgasm.

The treatment consists of taking a sample of your blood, spinning it in a machine to obtain the platelets, then injecting the platelets into the side of the penis. Moira then applies numbing cream to the treatment area. Once this has taken effect, most people require four injections to cover the treatment area.       

How many treatments will I need?

While responses to treatment vary, many people will require one session, which usually lasts 6-12 months.

There is no limit to the number of treatments you can have, some patients find repeat treatments every 3-6 months very beneficial.

How much is Intimate PRP at Cheshire Lasers?

The cost depends on the treatment areas please see below:

Intimate PRP – Vaginal

PRP injections into the genital area promote healing, increase collagen & strengthen ligaments. The treatment consists of only two injections. Vaginal PRP can improve vaginal dryness, painful sex, stress incontinence & sexual function (ability to orgasm).

Effects can last up to 6 months.

One treatment is £600

If Labial PRP added treatment cost is £900 for both treatments

Intimate PRP – Labial

Used to improve labial atrophy – as we age the labia may appear to shrink & diminish. PRP injections in the labial area increase collagen production, improves the labial skin and also improves the appearance of the labia.

One treatment is £600

If added to Vaginal PRP treatment cost is £900 for both treatments.

Intimate PRP- Penile

Treatment of the penile area can increase collagen production and also improve sexual function (ability to orgasm). Effects can last up to 6 months.

One treatment is £600

Find out more about Aesthetic Nurse Moira who performs this treatment here. 

Intimate PRP FAQ’s

Do I need to see a specialist?

The treatment is highly specialised and usually given by registered nurses and doctors who are also trained in sexual health, gynaecology or urology. Every patient requires a medical consultation and examination before the procedure to ensure that the treatment is appropriate for you.

Does it hurt?

We will use topical anaesthetic cream to numb the area before injections.

How many treatments and how often is this therapy needed?

While responses to treatment vary, most people will require one session, which usually lasts 6-12 months. There is no limit to the number of treatments you can have, some patients find repeat treatments every 3-6 months very beneficial.

Your practitioner will determine your treatment protocol according to your needs.

What results can I expect from PRP treatments?

Most people notice results 2-3 months after the first Intimate PRP treatment.

Are there possible side effects of PRP facial rejuvenation?

Minimal swelling and redness for 12-24 hours.

How long do results last?

Treatment results vary, however, in most patients the results last 6-12 months. Repeat treatments (every 3-6 months) will maintain the results.

 

Large Pores

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Why have I got large pores?

The size of your pores is determined by your skin type. Large pores are more common if you have oily or thick skin. Pores become larger and more noticeable if they become congested with sebum the oil we produce to protect the skin. A combination of old dead skin cells and sebum can block the pores and then oxidise into a black plug known as a blackhead.

As we age pores get larger!  This is due to the loss of collagen that occurs with the ageing process, which provides support to the skin and its structures. The more support is lost, the more pores dilate and appear bigger.

Which Treatments Remove Large Pores?

Unfortunatley there is no treatment available which will remove large pores for good.

You can only improve / reduce them and you will need to continue with treatments to maintain the results.

How Can I Improve My Large Pores?

Good Home Skin Care Treatments

Good skincare can make a big difference there is a lot that you can do.

Products that reduce oiliness, unclog pores, stimulate cell renewal and stimulate collagen can all help reduce the size of pores. Also, you must avoid products that clog pores and make them bigger.

Here are our top tips for reducing large pores at home:

Do:

  • Use an exfoliating cleanser for at least a minute twice a day, ideally one containing salicylic acid, which is great for unclogging pores, glycolic and lactic acid are also good.    We love ZO Exfoliating Cleanser
  • Use a scrub daily, if your skin can tolerate it to exfoliate dead skin cells and stop them from clogging pores. We love ZO Skin Health Exfoliating Polish and ZO Skin Health Dual Action Scrub
  • Apply a daily toning solution containing salicylic, glycolic and or lactic acid, which speeds up cell renewal and unclogs pores. Our favourites are ZO Skin Health Complexion Renewal Pads and Medik8 Press & Clear
  • Use a Pore Refiner use products that target pores specificaly. Use daily on the areas more prone to large pores.  We love ZO Instant Pore Refiner apply to pore prone skin daily to help shrink the appearance of pores and prevents congestion.
  • Apply a hydrator with a gentle retinol or retinoid to reduce oil production and speed up cell turnover . We love ZO Daily Power Defence it suits all skin types of all ages and won’t irritate sensitive skin or clog oily skin.  
  • Use a Sulfur, Charcoal or Clay mask once or twice a week to draw out the oils and impurities from your skin. Our favourites are  ZO Skin Health Sulfur Masque and Medik8 Clay Mask

Do not:

  • Overuse moisturisers, they slow down cell turnover and compact dead cells in the pores, which then enlarge.
  • Don’t try to cover up the problem with foundation or powders because again it can compact dead cells.
  • Avoid using fake tan. The tan stains the sebum and dead cells in the pores making them appear more visible.

Which Treatments Reduce Large Pores?

Microdermabrasion

Microdermabrasion is a facial treatment that blasts your skin with tiny crystals sanding off and removing dead skin cells. This treatment removes just the top surface of the skin and unclogs pores and blackheads. It also helps reduce fine lines and stimulates collagen which gives the pores more support.

Microneedling

Microneedling is another way to reduce pore size. This treatment uses a needling device to create thousands of tiny holes in your skin.  The healing process stimulates the release of growth factors and stimulates the production of collagen and elastin, giving firmer skin, which supports the pores so they appear smaller.  This treatment also helps resurface and smooth the skin’s surface, which also helps reduce pores.

Skin peels

A skin peel can smooth the surface of the skin making pores appear less noticeable. Cheshire Lasers offers a wide variety of skin peels. Choose from a milder peel which gives little or no downtime but are less effective and the results are short-lasting. Or a more aggressive peel which gives more peeling and more downtime and the results can last a few months.  Many people opt for a course of mild peels and step up in strength until they achieve good results and then have a maintenance treatment every month or two.

Our favourite peels for reducing large pores are:

Hydrafacial

The Hydrafacial is famous for its properties for unblocking pores. The treatment jet washes the skin with products which exfoliates the skin and removes dead skin cells. It then applies a product containing glycolic and salicylic acid to soften blockages in the pores, and then a vacuum removes the softened gunk. Finally, the Hydafacial applies a combination of vitamins, peptides, and moisturising hyaluronic acid to hydrate and plump the skin and reduce wrinkles if you have any!

Radiofrequency

Radiofrequency (also known as RF),  involves heating up the skin layers to stimulate collagen production. A course of 6 to 8 treatments can tighten and brighten the skin providing support for the pores, which can reduce their appearance.

Botox

Botox is known for its use to freeze facial muscles and reduce sweating. However, it is now also being used to reduce the production of oil in the skin. Injections of tiny doses of Botox are placed into the surface of the skin, and this causes a temporary reduction in sebum production which can reduce pore size in some people.

 

Under Eye Injectable Treatments

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The following treatments all stimulate collagen in the skin to improve skin texture and elasticity; they can also improve dark circles and hollows.

Polynucleotide Treatments

Polynucleotide treatments ( PN) are now the most popular under-eye treatment available. They provide more subtle and natural results compared to tear trough fillers, which can sometimes lead to overfilling or an unnatural appearance. By enhancing the body’s natural collagen production, PN treatments can yield more subtle and gradual improvements that blend seamlessly with the surrounding skin. A range of Polynucleotide treatments are available, some of which are specifically for the eye area.

nucleofill CheshireNucleofill Soft Eyes treatment has been around since 2021 in the UK.

Active ingredients: Polynucleotides ( the building blocks of DNA).

Nucleofill under-eye treatment is an alternative to tear trough filler to help under-eye volume loss; it also decreases lower eyelid puffiness, fine lines and wrinkles.

💉💉  It involves multiple injections into the skin with a needle or cannula.

Side effects include bruising and swelling, which usually go after a few days.

The treatment stimulates fibroblasts to create collagen and elastin; it also stimulates hydration and also has an antioxidant effect.

Most people require three treatments two weeks apart.

To maintain results, you will need another single treatment every three to six months. (Frequency depends on your response to treatment.)

This treatment is performed by Dr Kyra Drinnan and Aesthetic Nurse Moira Grobicki.

Plinest Eye polynucleotide treatment Cheshire Lasers Middlewich

Made from Polynucleotides.

Shown to improve skin quality, restore radiance and freshness, promote bio-regeneration, and reduce wrinkles and skin laxity.

Most people require three to four treatments two to three weeks apart.

You will need another treatment every three to six months to maintain results. (Frequency depends on your response to treatment.)

Dr Teri Johnson performs this treatment.

Light Eyes Ultra

light eyes ultra CheshireLight Eyes Ultra has been around in the UK since 2020.

It contains a cocktail of hyaluronic acid, antioxidants, and botanical extracts formulated for the delicate eye area.

💉💉   The treatment involves multiple injections with a very fine needle tip.

Side effects include minimal swelling, redness and bruising, which usually subside over a few days.

It helps to brighten, firm, and refresh the area around the eyes.

This treatment is most suited for under-eye dark circles.

Most people require four treatments, two weeks apart.

This treatment is performed by Aesthetic Nurse Moira Grobicki and Dr Kyra Drinnan.

Sunekos

sunekos CheshireSunekos has been around since 2020.

Active ingredients:  Hyaluronic acid and Amino Acids.

💉💉💉💉It involves multiple injection points.

It involves injecting two different products; one is for deep hydration, and the other goes more superficially into the skin.

Sunekos stimulates the fibroblasts in the skin to produce collagen and elastin.

It is particularly effective in the Periocular eye area to reduce fine lines, dark circles and bags.

Most people require four treatments, 7-12 days apart.

You will require a maintenance treatment every 3-6 months to maintain results.

Sunekos is performed by Aesthetic Nurse Moira Grobicki.

Tear Trough Fillers

Tear Trough rejuvenation is a non-surgical aesthetic treatment using Dermal Fillers.

The Dermal Filler contains hyaluronic acid.

💉💉The treatment involves a sequence of injections with a needle or a cannula. Injections are generally deep on the bone at the base of the tear trough to lift the soft tissue and skin under the eye area.

The recovery time is quick, but patients can expect mild swelling for a few days to a few weeks.
Mild bruising is common after filler treatment of the tear trough.

For best results, you may require two or possibly three gentle, subtle treatments to improve the area slowly. This will reduce the risk of a puffy, overfilled appearance commonly seen with tear trough fillers.

Tear trough fillers are a high-risk procedure, and many people are not suitable for this treatment.

A consultation with one of our medical team is important before considering this treatment. Find out more about tear trough fillers here.

This treatment is performed by Dr Kyra Drinnan, Dr Teri Johnson and Aesthetic Nurse Moira Grobicki.

Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP)

PRP is a natural skin rejuvenating treatment using platelets from your blood.

When activated, platelets secrete and release at least seven different growth factors, which enhance the natural healing processes.

💉💉💉The treatment involves multiple injections with a fine needle.

PRP can treat all the layers of the skin, superficial and deep.

The treatment works well under the eyes; it stimulates collagen growth, improves the blood supply to the tissues and can greatly improve skin tone and texture. It also reduces fine lines and wrinkles.

Most people require three or four treatments, one month apart.

Aesthetic Nurse Moira Grobicki performs PRP.

 

Skin Rejuvenation – What Works?

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At Cheshire Lasers, we provide many treatments for Skin Rejuvenation.

You can achieve brighter, younger skin using chemical or physical agents to increase the skin’s cell turnover, stimulate collagen production, reduce lines and wrinkles and even skin tone.

Cheshire Lasers Clinic provides a variety of rejuvenation treatments to suit different skin types and skin concerns; for optimum results, you may need a combination of treatments.

There are so many for you to choose from:

Radiofrequency Skin Tightening

 Radiofrequency technology stimulates collagen, reducing fine lines and wrinkles and reducing the saggy appearance of skin. It, therefore, tightens plumps and brightens skin.
Cheshire Lasers has two Radiofrequency devices, Thermaclinic, which is excellent for treating eyes, upper lips and full faces. Endymed works deeper and is the best for treating the cheeks and neck area.

Radiofrequency Microneedling

 Radiofrequency (RF) Microneedling uses the most advanced technology to improve skin texture and tone and promote collagen growth to deliver plump, healthy, firmer-looking skin. It is excellent for improving ageing skin and scars but also has an impressive lifting-tightening effect. It works well all over the face, including the fine lines around the mouth and eyes.

CACI Microcurrent

 CACI microcurrent treatments are “the original non-surgical facelift”. They involve the use of applying tiny microcurrents to re-educates your muscles. The treatments lift sagging muscles; tone and tighten; improve the colour and texture of the skin; stimulate collagen production, and help delay the ageing process.

Microneedling

 Microneedling is an excellent treatment for skin tightening, reducing lines and wrinkles, reducing pore size, reducing scars and general skin rejuvenation.
At Cheshire Lasers, our specialists use two electronic needle devices for skin rejuvenation. They deliver less painful treatments with less downtime than the usual Dermaroller treatments.

Microdermabrasion

 This medical-grade treatment removes the entire stratum corneum and helps reduce the superficial signs of ageing. In addition, repeated microdermabrasion treatments at regular intervals may influence how the lower layers of skin grow and remove deeper blemishes over time.

Dermaplaning

 Dermaplaning is a manual exfoliation treatment that brightens the skin to give an instant glow. A  sterile scalpel is used to gently and safely remove dead skin cells from the top layer of your skin (epidermis). It leaves the skin more receptive to serums and moisturisers. It also increases cell renewal and collagen and elastin production, delivering a more youthful and rejuvenated complexion.
This treatment removes the vellus hair (peach fuzz) on the skin’s surface. The result is silky smooth skin so that you can apply makeup flawlessly.

Laser Skin Rejuvenation

 Using the Intense Pulsed Light system, we can reduce signs of ageing caused by sun damage. For example, we can reduce or even remove blemishes such as brown spots (pigmentation) and redness (thread veins).

Ultraformer MF2 Wrinkle treatment

 Sensitive areas around the eye, mouth and forehead can be easily treated with ultrasound technology. In addition; the newly developed MF2 Ultraformer Treatment stimulates collagen to reduce fine lines and wrinkles in these areas.

Chemical Peels

 Our aesthetic technicians can perform a variety of peels, including BioRepeel,  ZO Peels and Obagi Blue Radiance Peels. Aesthetic nurse Moira performs the Perfect Peel for people who want to peel much deeper. Dr Kyra Drinnan performs the pHformula TCA Touch peel.

Dermalux LED Therapy

 At Cheshire Lasers, we have the Dermalux LED skin rejuvenation treatment in red, infrared and blue. This allows us to treat you with 2 or 3 lights simultaneously. The red and infrared lights are great for anti-ageing and skin rejuvenation. TBluelight is excellent for reducing oily skin and bacteria in acne sufferers.

Profhilo

 Profhilo is an injectable treatment which stimulates collagen and elastin in the top layers of the skin. After a course of treatments, the skin becomes plumper and more hydrated, and it can even bring about some lifting and firming of the skin.

The Hydrafacial

 The “HydraFacial” combines cleansing, exfoliation, extraction, hydration and antioxidant protection simultaneously. This hydrafacial delivers clearer, more beautiful skin with no discomfort or downtime. The treatment is soothing, moisturising, non-invasive and non-irritating.

Injectable Collagen Stimulators

 Using Injectable Collagen Stimulators like Sculptra, Ellanse and Harmonica.  Your skin can appear more firmer, tighter and hydrated, and they can also add volume for a lifting effect.

Injectable Skin Boosters

 Using injectable skin-boosting ingredients such as Profhilo, Polynucleotides like Nucleophil, PRP and Restylane Vital. Your skin can appear more hydrated, plump and fresh after a course of treatments.

ZO Skin Health

 Our amazing ZO Skin Health Products can rejuvenate the skin from the outside in.

 

Hair Loss

The specialists working at Cheshire Lasers Clinic provide several methods for improving the effects of hair loss.

Here at Cheshire Lasers, we understand that hair loss can be a very sensitive subject to discuss. It is essential that you find the right Clinic for your treatment, but most importantly the right treatment that meets your needs with someone you can trust.

Treatments available for Hair Loss at Cheshire Lasers:

Scalp Micropigmentation

Scalp Micropigmentation is a non-surgical, cosmetic solution for males and females suffering from hair loss and thinning hair. The treatment creates the illusion of real hair.

You can find out more about Scalp Micropigmentation here:

Helena performing scalp Micropigmentation in Cheshire

View some of Helena’s before and after Scalp Micropigmentation images:

before and after scalp Micropigmentation in Cheshire

 

PRP Dracula Therapy

PRP has been around since the 1970s and was first used in 1987 in an open-heart surgery procedure to promote healing.
The platelet has growth factors, and each growth factor helps in cell regeneration of a certain place in the body. Growth factors are also known to activate the proliferative phase and transdifferentiation of hair and stem cells and produce new follicular units.
PRP injection for androgenic alopecia is a simple, cost-effective and feasible treatment option for hair loss.

Read our more detailed article about Hair Loss here.

 

Botox Delays the Brow Ageing Process

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Consultant plastic surgeon Rajiv Grover confirmed that the long-term use of Botulinum Toxin (Botox) delays the ageing process in the upper face.

The study came about after Grover carried out several consultations with patients seeking a second facelift (some years after having the first with a different surgeon) and began to notice differences between those who had used Botulinum Toxin over several years and those who had not.

Patients who had been receiving Botulinum Toxin injections consistently since their first facelift were far less likely to require a brow lift than those who had not, however, there were no significant differences in the bottom halves of their faces regardless of whether or not they had used Dermal Fillers in the cheek, jowls or neck.

This initial anecdotal evidence led Grover to carry out a formal study on 68 patients who had requested a secondary facelift following a previous one some years earlier. Out of these 68 patients, 24 had received Botulinum Toxin treatment regularly for over nine years.

Grover assessed the effects of ageing on the forehead and brow in three ways:

  • The height of the brow itself above the pupil of the eye was measured
  • Digital imaging software from Canfield USA to measure how much the brow had dropped with age by analysing pictures from youth and comparing these with current pictures
  • The need for a surgical brow lift, as a measure of the ageing process.

What did the study show?

The study reported that the patients who had received over nine years of regular Botulinum Toxin had significantly higher brows than those who had not, with an average difference of over 3mm.

The photograph analysis backed this up, finding that the inevitable drop in brow height caused by gravity and muscle movement during the ageing process was on average significantly smaller in the patients who had received Botulinum Toxin, indicating an alteration of the ageing process.

These results meant that Grover thought fewer of the Botulinum Toxin-treated patients needed a surgical browlift at the time of their facelift surgery than the Non-Botulinum Toxin group. In fact, only two of 24 Botulinum Toxin treated patients (8%) received a brow lift, compared with 24 out of the 44 remaining Non-Botulinum Toxin group (54%).

“This is the first study of its kind to look at the anatomical effects on the ageing process from long-term use of Botulinum Toxin,” said Grover. “By rebalancing the facial muscles it appears that Botulinum Toxin reduces the changes of drooping of the forehead and brow seen with ageing. The aim of this study is not to recommend that people take Botulinum Toxin in a long-term fashion but it is important that surgeons analyse in a scientific way what the long-term effects of treatment are in order improve safety for our patients.”

Find out more about Botox and how it works here.

Find out who performs Botox Treatments at Cheshire Lasers here.