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Which Treatment is best for the under eye area Polynucleotides or Tear Trough Fillers?

Under Eye Rejuvenation Treatments: Polynucleotides vs Fillers

Are you confused about under-eye injectable treatments?
Dr Teri Johnson explains the difference between two popular eye treatments, the pros and cons, and which concerns they treat the best.

Advantages of Polynucleotide (PN) Treatments:

Polynucleotides are often the most popular treatment for treating the under the eye. This is due to their regenerative nature, which provides natural-looking results perfect for addressing the problems seen under-eye area.

Here are some reasons why PN treatments may be favoured above tear trough fillers under the eye:

Tissue regeneration:

PN treatments stimulate the body’s natural regenerative processes, promoting collagen production and skin rejuvenation. This can help improve skin texture, elasticity, and overall appearance under the eyes, addressing concerns such as fine lines, wrinkles, and skin laxity.

Natural results:

PN treatments can provide more subtle and natural results than 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.

Non-invasive approach:

PN treatments are typically administered through minimally invasive injections, making them a preferred option for individuals who prefer non-surgical or minimally invasive procedures. This can result in minimal downtime and reduced risk of complications compared to tear trough fillers, which involve the injection of dermal fillers into the delicate under-eye area.

Long-term benefits:

While tear-trough fillers may provide immediate results, their effects can be temporary, requiring repeated treatments to maintain the desired outcome. In contrast, PN treatments can yield more sustained and long-term benefits, promoting natural collagen production and skin regeneration.

Safety profile:

PN treatments generally have a favourable safety profile, with minimal risk of adverse reactions or complications when administered by a qualified healthcare professional. This makes them a safer option for individuals concerned about the potential risks associated with tear trough fillers.

Disadvantages of Polynucleotides

While polynucleotide (PN) treatments have shown promising results in skin rejuvenation, there are disadvantages that individuals should be aware of before undergoing this procedure.

Limited immediate results:

Unlike some other cosmetic procedures, the results of PN treatments are not immediately apparent. It takes time for the body to respond to the treatment and for the desired improvements in skin texture and appearance to become noticeable.

Temporary nature of results:

While PN treatments can stimulate collagen production and promote skin rejuvenation, the results are not permanent. To maintain the desired outcomes, individuals may require multiple treatment sessions over time, which can involve ongoing time and financial commitments.

Varied individual responses:

The effectiveness of PN treatments can vary from person to person, depending on factors such as skin type, age, and overall health. Some individuals may experience more significant improvements than others, and the degree of response may not be predictable.

Cost considerations:

PN treatments can be relatively costly, especially when considering the need for multiple treatment sessions to achieve and maintain the desired results.

Advantages of Tear Trough Fillers

Tear trough fillers are a popular choice for addressing hollowing under the eyes. This is due to their ability to provide immediate and visible skin lifting. Tear trough fillers are preferred under the eye for the following reasons:

Immediate results:

Tear trough fillers provide immediate volume correction by filling the hollow under the eyes. This quick and noticeable improvement is highly desirable for individuals seeking immediate results.

Targeted Lifting of Hollowing:

Tear trough fillers lift depressions under the eyes, reducing the appearance of under-eye hollows.

Customisable treatments:

Tear trough fillers allow for precise and customisable treatments tailored to the unique anatomical needs of each patient. A suitable individual filler can achieve a natural lift to improve the hollow under the eye area.

Disadvantages of Tear Trough Fillers

While tear trough fillers can effectively treat under-eye hollows, there are disadvantages to their use. It is, therefore essential for individuals considering this treatment to be aware of these factors.

Risk of complications:

While tear trough fillers are generally safe, there is a risk of potential complications. These include the common ones such as bruising, swelling, redness, or infection at the injection site. However, in rare cases, more severe complications like vascular occlusion can occur. An occlusion can cause skin ulceration and facial tissue damage, rarely lead to blindness.

Need for a high level of expertise:

For a successful tear trough filler treatment, you need a practitioner with experience. They need an excellent understanding of facial anatomy and understand how and where to treat delicate under-eye area. In inexperienced hands, there is an increased risk of improper placement, asymmetry, or overfilling, leading to an unnatural appearance.

Risk of nodules or lumps:

Individuals may sometimes develop small nodules or lumps at the injection site following tear trough filler treatment. You can sometimes massage these away, but your qualified practitioner can also dissolve them.

Filler Migration:

Tear trough fillers can migrate, causing unwanted swelling and puffiness in the nearby area. This can occur days to years later, and the swelling can last several years unless it is dissolved with hyaluronidase. Even when the treatment is performed in the most experienced hands, filler can easily migrate from the injected area. No barrier holds the filler in the tear trough area, so it can move outside of the hollow area over time.

Longevity of the Filler.

While tear trough fillers offer immediate results, it is essential to note that their effects are temporary, typically lasting anything from six months to a year. However, some filler can remain in the treated area for several years. In fact, some MRI studies have shown filler can remain even five years after treatment.

In contrast, PN treatments may offer longer-term benefits by stimulating collagen production and promoting skin rejuvenation. Polynucleotides do not stay in the skin for long and do not cause side effects later down the line. Should they migrate, they simply stimulate rejuvenation/revitalisation in the area.

How do you decide which treatment is for you?

The choice between tear trough fillers and PN treatments depends on individual preferences and their specific concerns. A comprehensive consultation with a specialist who understands the treatments can help determine the most suitable treatment. They will need to examine you, assess your anatomy and concerns and discuss with you how best to achieve your aesthetic goals.

At Cheshire Lasers, the following Doctors and Nurses perform Polynucleotide treatments and tear-trough fillers. If you are considering a treatment, we recommend you book a consultation with one of them to assess your concerns.

Do you prefer a non-injectable under-eye treatment?

Cheshire Lasers also provides under-eye treatments using medical devices such as HIFU, Radiofrequency, and CACI.

Find out more about these treatments here.

Under Eye Wrinkle Treatments

Cheshire Lasers Shares Their Quest to Improve Under Eye Wrinkles:

Cheshire Lasers keeps investing in the latest under-eye treatments. Improving this area is challenging, and the results can be disappointing. We have so many successful solutions for treating or improving other areas of the face. However, the under-eye area has a different story.

Over the years, Cheshire Lasers has invested in numerous treatments and machines, hoping to find the latest best treatment for under-eye wrinkles. Sadly, many of them have not fully met our expectations. The treatments either don’t deliver consistently high-quality results in everyone, or they cause too much downtime or discomfort. This does not mean they do not work, because they do, but the results don’t work well in everyone or don’t meet the client’s expectations.

The more aggressive treatments work the best, but some of them can leave you bruised for a week or more, especially when a course of treatments are required.

Which treatments can improve under-eye wrinkles?

Cheshire Lasers offers all of the following Under Eye Treatments.

Our favourite treatments for this area at the moment are Nucleofill, PRP, CACI Eye Revive, Ultraformer MF2 and RF Microneedling

Injectable Treatments:

Botox for Dynamic Wrinkles

Most people have heard of Botox; it is excellent for treating what they call dynamic wrinkles, which are wrinkles caused by repetitive muscle movement. Botox works by temporarily paralysing the muscles that create your wrinkles and fine lines. Treatment of these muscles causes the muscles to relax and the wrinkles soften.

Botox is very effective at muscle relaxation (it starts working within a few days), and as long as you do your research and go to a recommended experienced medical practitioner, you won’t end up with the ‘frozen face’ you see in some celebrities.

Botox helps with dynamic wrinkles, commonly known as crow’s feet, but it does not work so well if your concern is directly under the eye. This is because these lines are usually due to loss of collagen and elasticity of the skin and not just repetitive movement.

Find out more about Botox here.

Injectables That Stimulate Collagen Production.

Cheshire Lasers offers a wide range of injectable treatments that stimulate collagen in the skin to improve skin texture and elasticity under the eyes. They can also help improve puffiness and dark circles and are now more popular than tear-trough injections.

They all involve a course of treatments and can deliver fantastic results. We also still provide tear trough treatments but these are only suitable for certain patients depending on their problem.

View all our under-eye injectable treatments here.

Treatments For Under Eye Wrinkles Non-Injectable:

Most other under-eye anti-ageing treatments involve damaging your skin to make it heal, repair and then regenerate. The results last for varying lengths of time. Generally, the more aggressive the treatment, the better the results and the longer they last.

There are various ways to damage the skin surface:

Some downtime:

Microneedling
Fractional Laser
Plasma treatments

Slight downtime:

HIFU treatments
RF Microneedling

No Downtime

Radiofrequency treatments
Microcurrent treatments

Treatments unlikely to cause downtime:

Ultraformer MF2

Ultraformer MF2 causes injuries just under the skin using ultrasound energy. The high-intensity energy can be focused at the depth we want, causing injury to the collagen. It does not damage the visible upper layer of skin cells known as the epidermis, so there is little downtime.
This treatment could cause some bruising if you are unlucky. It can also cause a bit of redness, which usually goes after an hour or two. Sometimes it can cause slight swelling, which generally lasts hours or a few days if you are unlucky. Ultraformer MF2 usually requires a course of 3 treatments, sometimes more. It is currently the most popular treatment at Cheshire Lasers. The results are typically visible one month after your first treatment, but the result of collagen remodelling, tighter, younger-looking skin can take three months to be fully appreciated.

Generating approximately 65.4°C into target layers induces natural coagulation and wound-healing processes to stimulate collagen renewal underneath the epidermis. You can read the scientific explanation about how this treatment works here.

Radiofrequency Treatments

The ThermaClinic eye treatment, the Endymed eye treatment, uses radiofrequency technology to heat the skin to around 40 degrees Celsius, which is about the same temperature as a hot shower. The collagen in the dermis layer of the skin is heated to a level where it will contract. This brings on healing and repair, producing new collagen, which remodels and tightens naturally over time.

The CACI Eye Revive

The CACI Eye Revive Treatment involves low-level radiofrequency technology to stimulate collagen, and it then opens up the skin channels of the skin to encourage penetration of hydrating products from the eye revive mask. It soothes tired, puffy eyes, reduces dark circles, lifts hooded eyes and yes, reduces fine lines and wrinkles.

A one-off treatment can lead you to a refreshed look and is great before a special event. However, a course of treatments delivers the best results.

Treatments causing surface trauma and downtime:

RadioFrequency Microneedling

Radiofrequency Microneedling involves puncturing tiny holes into your skin which then delivers an electric current to the collagen layer. This energy damages the skin and underlying collagen to create newer, younger looking firmer skin. The procedure is performed under local anaesthetic, so it is only moderately irritating, despite how it sounds.
The cons: It takes 4-24hrs for the redness to settle. 3 treatments every 5 weeks may be needed for best results, which include brightening, smoothing and fine-line reduction. Although you can take things slowly and have a treatment every few months.

Laser

Resurfacing lasers create trauma to your skin. The most popular one is a CO2 laser. This is often fractionated in small dots to reduce the amount of trauma to the skin and the downtime. There are some downsides to Laser treatments. Your skin will look and feel badly sunburned for a few days to a couple of weeks depending on the intensity of the treatment. It then goes sandpapery texture for a week or two. The results can be fantastic as long as you are prepared for the downtime. No pain no gain as they say! This treatment is not currently available at Cheshire Lasers. Why not visit The Consulting Room website to see who provides this treatment near you.

Plasma

Plasma Devices use Plasma Energy to create trauma to your skin. The downside is the immediate side effects including, swelling and reddening over the treated area for at least 2-3 days. The healing process will include crusting (which should be left to fall away naturally) over the course of about 7-10 days. Sometimes you can be left with residual inflammation/redness of the skin for weeks after treatment. This treatment is, therefore, more popular for the upper eye area where it can be covered rather than under the eye.
Find out more about Plasma here.

How do I know which under-eye rejuvenation treatment is for me?

Injectable treatments run the risk of bruising and swelling after each treatment. Some of the treatments can help the under-eye dark circles as well as the fine lines.

The more ablative treatments such as CO2 laser and Plasma may require fewer treatments but have a longer downtime and can be more uncomfortable.

The Ultraformer is a compromise as it is quite aggressive in the deep layers of the skin. However, it rarely causes downtime. It can be uncomfortable, but the treatment is quick to perform, so any discomfort is over quickly.

CACI Eye Revive is a very relaxing, enjoyable treatment, but a course of 10 treatments is required once or twice a week.

RF Microneedling is an excellent treatment with excellent results and very little down time. However due to the cost of the disposable equipment, it is more expensive to perform and is only cost effective if you are considering a full face or face and neck procedure.

Radiofrequency is also a more enjoyable treatment which feels a bit like a hot stone massage for the face. Maintenance is recommended every six weeks after an initial course of 6 to 8 treatments.

If you are not ready for any of the above treatments, you could try under-eye products.

Please let us know if you would like a consultation for us to discuss your options.

You can book a consultation to discuss our non-injectable treatments here.

Why do we get under-eye wrinkles?

As we age, we lose collagen and elastin in the skin, so the skin loses its capability to bounce back when we move and make different facial expressions. Facial expressions are important, but they do put a strain on our skin and its supporting collagen and over time, can cause dynamic wrinkles.

Smoking, sun exposure, diet and genetics also influence how the skin ages.

One study shows that smoking 30 cigarettes daily will add 14 years to your skin!

There are two types of UV rays present in sunlight. UVB, which is responsible for giving you sunburn and UVA. It is the UVA rays that are responsible for DNA damage and ageing of the skin.

Sugar may also contribute to premature ageing through the process of glycation. Glycation can cause damage the skin tissues over time and may make you more prone to having fine lines and wrinkles.

Genetics and our DNA can also play a role in ageing. Often if your parents and grandparents have great skin, you will, too. However, if they have skin issues like big pores and acne-prone skin, you may also be more susceptible to these issues.

How to prevent wrinkles?

Avoiding smoking, limiting sun exposure and cutting down on sugar will all help to improve your skin health. Eating a healthy, well-balanced diet rich in fruits and vegetables and including oily fish, like salmon, will also improve your skin health. Vitamins and minerals from fruits and vegetables will boost your overall health and give you a glow from within. Hydration is also crucial to keeping your skin healthy and clear, so ensure you are getting enough water throughout the day, too.

Some serums and creams are designed for the eye area that can help prevent more wrinkles.

The ingredients to look out for are:

Retinol.
Antioxidants
Patented peptides.
AHAs
Hyaluronic acid / B5 serum

Find out about these ingredients, how they work, and what products you can find them in here.

CACI Eye Revive

The CACI Eye Revive Treatment is performed by our Cheshire Lasers Aestheticians.

The new CACI Eye Revive treatment is a must-have for anyone concerned with ageing around the delicate eye area.

This gentle treatment:

Soothes tired, puffy eyes
Combats dark circles
Reduces fine lines and wrinkles.
Lifts hooded eyes

What is a CACI Eye Revive treatment?

The CACI Eye Revive treatment involves three steps.

Step 1:

This involves micro-current to gently tighten and tone sagging muscles around the eye area whilst reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

Step 2:

The treatment then uses serum-filled CACI micro-current eye rollers to infuse the CACI Eye Revive serum deep into the skin. The roller ball is used to perform a drainage massage. The drainage massage helps to eliminate toxins around the eye area these actions help reduce puffiness and dark circles.

The Eye Revive serum contains REGU®-AGE and other clinically effective ingredients which, have been shown to reduce puffiness by up to 31% and dark circles up to 35%.

Step 3:

The deeply nourishing Hydro Eye Mask is then applied to soothe and calm the skin and reduce fine lines and wrinkles further.
The Hydro Eye Mask feels and smells divine. The cooling sensation around the eyes is relaxing and leaves the eyes looking brighter and more hydrated. The mask contains hyaluronic acid, collagen, green tea and cucumber to help plump out fine lines and wrinkles.

Am I suitable for a CACI Eye Revive treatment?

The CACI Eye Revive treatment is suitable for all skin types and delivers impressive results to keep you looking fresh and revived.

How many Eye Revive treatments will I need?

Cheshire Lasers recommends a course of ten CACI Eye Revive treatments for optimum results. We also advise you to book the sessions close together; however, a one-off session is also beneficial and the perfect ‘pick me up’. It instantly wakes tired eyes and makes you feel vibrant and confident.

If you have a wedding or a special occasion coming up, a one-off will give a quick lift around the eye area. The perfect confidence boost!

It takes around 35 minutes per session. So you could have one in your lunch break and go back to work all revived!

At Cheshire Lasers, we often combine the CACI Eye Revive with other CACI treatments. The most popular combination is the CACI Jowl Lift with the Eye Revive.

Find out more about our other CACI treatments here.

View Cheshire Lasers CACI Eye Revive Prices here.

Book your first treatment at a trial price of £40 online here.

View a video of the treatment.

This video shows a shortened version of the CACI Eye Revive treatment at Cheshire Lasers Clinic.

Botox Treatments

Botox is the name most people use for a range of various cosmetic and medical treatments.Botox is one of the first brand names used for this prescription only treatment and is produced by Allergan.

The term Botox usually refers to the use of Botulinum Toxin type A to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Botulinum Toxin is a protein which acts as a neurotoxin produced by the bacterium Clostridium Botulinum.

Botulinum Toxin has been around since the 1980’s when it was first used for facial muscle spasms and crossed eyes (strabismus).

Data shows treatments are safe with a few short term side effects such as minimal bruising at the injection sites and minor headaches which are short lived. Some people worry that Botox may be dangerous, however administered in the correct manner by a skilled medical professional carries very little risk.

Botox treatments are performed by the following Doctors and Nurses at Cheshire Lasers:

Dr Teri Johnson part time GP partner Aesthetic Medicineand 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.
Aesthetic Nurse Katey of Nevaeh Aesthetics is a local community nurse with an interest in Aesthetic Medicine..

View more information about our specialists and the different types of Botox Treatments they perform here.

View an overview of our specialists different prices for Botox here.

Areas that Botox is used to treat include:

Frown Reduction
Brow Lift
Forehead Line Reduction
Crows Feet Smoothing
Bunny Line Reduction
Correction of Asymmetrical Eye Brows and of Facial Features.
Smokers Line Reduction
Nasal Tip Elevation
Chin Crease Reduction
Reduction of Cobblestone Effect of Chin
Reduction of Excessive Sweating from Armpits and Hands
Hyperhydrosis
Masseters for Bruxism and Jaw Slimming
Platysmal Bands / Neck Lines

Botox treatments are not recommended for those who are:

Pregnant, trying to conceive or breastfeeding
Suffering from a neuromuscular disorder
Prone to severe allergic reactions (even though allergies to botox are rare)

If you are taking herbal or medical treatments you must discuss this with your doctor/nurse before any treatment.

What you can and cannot do after Botox treatments?

Do gently exercise the treatment areas by frowning, smiling and lifting the eyebrows to optimise your results
Do not perform strenuous physical activity for three days
Do not rub or massage the treated areas as this may increase the risk of complications by spreading the product
Do not drink alcohol, or take aspirin and ibuprofen for 24 hours as they can increase the risk of bruising and swelling

What are the risks and side effects of Botox?

Small area of redness at treatment site lasting 2-3 hours (common)
Bruising/swelling of the treatment area (less common)
Dull heavy sensation +/- occasional headache (less common)
Ptosis (droop) of eyebrow or eyelid (rare)

View Dr Teri’s website with more details about Botox treatments and aftercare here.

You can view more about how Botox works and its use in medical procedures here.

New research shows Botulinum Toxin treatments to the upper third of the face delay ageing. Find out more.

Ultraformer Wrinkle Treatment

Cheshire Lasers is excited to now have the Ultraformer MF2 wrinkle treatment.

The sensitive and shallow regions around the eye, the mouth and the forehead can now be treated with ultrasound technology with ease due to the newly developed MF2 Ultraformer Treatment.

What can the MF2 Ultraformer Wrinkle Cartridge treat?

The great news is that we can improve fine lines and wrinkles with only one treatment. However, we recommend a course of around three treatments for best results. Different people respond differently and have their skin has different needs and starting points.

You can view our Ultraformer MF2 before and after images here.

Ultraformer MF2 Treatment Areas:

The Upper Lip

We have treated upper lips with the Ultraformer MF2 with considerable success so far. This is an excellent treatment for smokers lines and would suit someone who is afraid to have Dermal Fillers but wants improvement to the area with no downtime.

This treatment is also suitable for someone who has had fillers in that area already, and the lines are starting to come back, but they are not ready for more fillers.

The Perioral Area

The area in the image is treated to improve fine lines and wrinkles. This treatment improves the smokers lines and the cobblestone effect that can occur in this area due to age and sun-damage.

The Under Eye Area

We have treated the under eye area the Ultraformer MF2 and seen impressive results so far.

This area is challenging to improve; in the past, the treatments we have tried have required many repeat treatments and given only slight improvements or have been too invasive, requiring an extended downtime.

The MF2 treatment may only require three treatments, and there is no downtime.

There is the option to also treat the crow’s feet and part of the upper eyelid with this treatment.

Fine Lines on the Cheeks

The forehead

Ultraformer MF2 before and after images

View more of our patients before and after images here.

Read the science about how the Ultraformer Treatment works

Does the Ultraformer MF2 treatment hurt?

The treatment feels like warm pulses of ultrasound energy, which may feel uncomfortable for some people. Treatment around the mouth and perioral areas may feel sensitive in the teeth momentarily.

How many Ultraformer MF2 treatments will I need?

Some people will see a small improvement after one treatment but generally, we recommend a course of 3 treatments once a month. However, this will depend on the severity of the condition to start with and the collagen stimulation response of each client.

At Cheshire Lasers, we have found fine lines and wrinkles that have been there a few years have needed 2-3 treatments. Whereas lines that have been there many years have required at least 5 or 6 procedures.

Can I have the Ultraformer MF2 treatment if I have Botox or fillers?

The MF2 treatment is an alternative treatment to fillers; however, it can be used alongside a filler treatment to create even better results.
If a dermal filler is in the treatment area, we ask that you leave three months for the filler to integrate with the tissues before having an Ultraformer treatment. For Botox, the MF2 treatment can be performed in the same area 2 weeks after the injections.

How long will the Ultraformer MF2 results last for?

Following the final treatment session of the course, it will take 60-100 days for the collagen to stimulate and for the full results to be visible. The results can last up to 12 months. However most people like to have a maintenance treatment every 2-4 months.

Are there any side effects to the Ultraformer MF2 treatment?

Common side effects after the treatment are redness and swelling. This normally reduces a few hours after and you can go back to your regular daily activities straight away.

Bruising can occur, which is more likely around the eye area.

Am I suitable for an Ultraformer MF2 treatment?

We do not recommend the Ultraformer treatment if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

If you have teeth implants in the treatment area or metal braces. However invisaline braces, veneers and fillings are all fine.

Prices for the Ultraformer MF2 Wrinkle Treatment:

	Single Treatment	Course of Three
Upper Lip	£200	£500
Perioral area	£300	£750
Half Eye	£200	£500
Full Eye	£300	£750
Brow Lift and Upper Eye	£500	£1250
Forehead	£400	£1200
Cheek Smile Lines	£400	£1000
Cheek and Eye Smile Lines	£500	£1250
Full Face	£1000	£2500

View our Ultraformer MF2 before and after images here.

Read the science about how the Ultraformer Treatment works

Check out these videos demonstrating the new Ultraformer wrinkle treatment at Cheshire Lasers Clinic.

Natasha treating the under Eye area with the Ultraformer Wrinkle Treatment at Cheshire Lasers:

The Scientific Video about Ultraformer and the Ultraformer MF2 treatment:

A video of someone experiencing a full face Ultraformer MF2 treatment and giving feedback about how it feels and what it looks like afterwards.

Under Eye Injectable Treatments

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 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.

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 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 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.

ThermaClinic Radiofrequency

ThermaClinic is a Radiofrequency treatment available at Cheshire Lasers. It offers an effective and comfortable way to achieve facial skin tightening and wrinkle reduction. After a course of treatments, you can enjoy tighter, younger looking skin with improved skin tone, texture and elasticity.

The ThermaClinic is a safe, clinically proven system for treatment of facial wrinkles and skin tightening. Virtually pain-free, the ThermaClinic with AMFLI technology (Automatic Multi-Frequency & Low Impedance RF) tightens skin and renews facial contours by reshaping your skin.

Is the treatment effective?

Yes – the system has been designed by dermatologists and proven to be highly effective for hundreds of people.

Cheshire Lasers has been providing ThermaClinic Radiofrequency treatments for almost 10 years and it is still very popular.

View our before and after images.

View other pictures.

How does ThermaClinic Work?

A bipolar applicator transmits Radiofrequency (RF) energy into the skin. The energy gently heats the skin which promotes accelerated collagen production and contraction of collagen fibres to restructure and tighten the skin.

What does a ThermaClinic treatment involve?

A thin layer of gel is applied to the face and an applicator delivering the Radiofrequency current is moved in circular motions to warm the skin. The desired skin temperature is reached quickly and then maintained for 2 to 3 minutes. Typically each treatment session lasts 30 to 45 minutes. The gel is removed and a cooling lotion is applied.

Am I suitable for treatment?

Yes, ThermaClinic is suitable for most individuals. However, if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, treatment is not advisable. If you have metalwork in the facial area, please discuss this with us further. Simple fillings and dental implants are usualy not a problem but metalwork inserted following facial fractures and metal braces can be a problem.

What should I expect after treatment?

Your skin may be pink for a short time after treatment but this will subside quickly. You can continue with life as normal and will not need any special aftercare. Immediately after treatment, the contraction of collagen fibres improves skin elasticity and the skin may appear firmer. However, the benefits are progressive and the full effect is generally seen 2 to 3 months after a series of treatments. See one of our case studies.

View a video of this treatment

How many treatments are necessary?

A course of 6 to 8 treatments – at 1 to 2 weekly intervals.

How does the treatment feel?

Treatment is not painful – most people actually comment on how pleasurable and relaxing the heating sensation is! Treatment is comfortable due to the unique, multi frequency technology of ThermaClinic.

Are there any side effects?

Side effects are extremely rare.
You can experience slight, short term discomfort.
Oedema (swelling) and erythema (redness) can occur but will disappear within a few minutes or hours.
Very rarely you may notice a red blemish on the face where skin may have got too hot. This usually settles after a few days.

Consultation procedure prior to treatment

At Cheshire Lasers, we ask that you undergo a consultation with one of our Aestheticians before starting a ThermaClinic Radiofrequency treatment. They will asses your medical history and confirm you are suitable for treatment. It is also important that we discuss and understand your expectations so they can discuss whether the treatment will provide you with the results you are hoping for. They will then ask you to complete a consent form.

What do our Cheshire Lasers Clients think About Thermaclinic Radiofrequency?

Review from Alex:

I have been having ThermaClinic treatments regularly for a number of years now and I have found that the treatments help to give a lifting and firming effect on my face and neck. I especially like this treatment as it is comfortable and pleasant to have done and does not irritate my sensitive skin in any way. I also feel that the treatments are good value for money when compared with other anti-ageing treatments. I would definitely recommend ThermaClinic, at Cheshire Lasers, to help improve skin elasticity and maintain firmness.

Review from Judith:

I have been having ThermaClinic radiofrequency treatment at Cheshire Lasers for several years now. After the initial course of 6, I saw an improvement in my skin and softening of my forehead, eye and upper lip wrinkles. I continued to have maintenance treatments every 6 to 8 weeks and overtime my wrinkles were zapped away and have not come back. My friends seem to be more and more aged looking and wrinkly each year, but I have not aged hardly at all thanks to ThermaClinic.

Review from Clare:

I have recently started a course of Thermaclinic treatments. I was very nervous as I have not had treatments like this before. I have enjoyed the treatments as they are relaxing. So I am excited to see the end result as even after a few treatments my skin looks and feels much healthier. Quite a few people have said how well I look. I would definitely recommend ThermaClinic to people who want to look better but are nervous about having more invasive treatments

View Cheshire Lasers pictures before and after a ThermaClinic Radiofrequency.

View Cheshire Lasers ThermaClinic Radiofrequency Leaflet.

Endymed Facial Tightening

At Cheshire Lasers Endymed treatments are performed by our Aestheticians.

The Endymed 3DEEP Facial Tightening system can treat the eyes, face, jowls and neck areas with a three dimensional tightening and contouring treatment that provides deep, volumetric dermal heating using radiofrequency technology.

The Endymed DEEP Facial Tightening is a safe, FDA aproved, clinically proven system for treatment of facial wrinkles and skin tightening. Virtually pain-free, the Endymed DEEP Facial Tightening treatment is ideal for smoothing wrinkles, tightening and firming the skin and lifting facial and neck areas. It also has a special eye piece for targeting the hard to reach skin, around the eyes.

After a course of treatments you can enjoy tighter, younger looking skin with improved skin tone, texture and elasticity.

Is the treatment effective?

Yes – Endymed unique 3DEEP technology uses a unique form of Radio Frequency (RF) which is different to other RF machines. State of the art medical device engineering has enabled multiple sources of electromagnetic energy to work simultaneously and in synergy in the skin delivering a controlled, focused and deep heating that results in predictable and excellent clinical skin tightening results. Importantly Endymed 3DEEP RF delivers these clinical results without pain or down-time and with an excellent safety profile for all skin tones and colours.

View our suppliers before and after images.

How does Endymed DEEP Facial Tightening Work?

A form of energy called RF is applied to the skin to gently heat the skin, promoting accelerated collagen production and contraction of collagen fibres to restructure and tighten the skin. Endymed 3DEEP provides a focused and deep heating of the skin without pain. The 3DEEP unique and patented technology has multiple electrodes, multiple RF sources and a sophisticated phase control which works to drive the RF energy deep into the target tissue in the skin, comfortably and safely.

What happens during an Endymed DEEP Facial Tightening Treatment?

Our Aesthetician will cleanse your face and apply a thin layer of gel. An applicator that delivers the RF current is moved in circular motions over the skin and the skin will heat up. Our Aesthetician will treat each area until the desired temperature is reached and it is maintained for 2 to 3 minutes. Typically each treatment session lasts 30 to 45 minutes.

View a video of an Endymed DEEP treatment in our Clinic:

Am I suitable for Endymed DEEP Facial Tightening?

Endymed DEEP Facial Tightening is suitable for most individuals.

However, if you are pregnant or breast feeding, treatment is not advisable. If you have metal work in the facial area, please discuss this with us further. Simple filings and dental implants are usualy not a problem but metal work inserted following facial fractures and metal braces can be a problem.

What should I expect after treatment?

Your skin may be pink for a short time after treatment but this will subside quickly. You will not need any special after care. However we will still recommend SPF to block shows harmful UV rays.

Immediately after treatment, the contraction of collagen fibres improves skin elasticity and the skin may appear firmer. However, the benefits are progressive and you will not see the full results until 2 to 3 months after a series of treatments.

How many treatments do I need?

For best results you will need a course of 6 to 8 treatments every 10 to 14 days.

How does the treatment feel?

The Endymed treatment is not painful – most people actually comment on how pleasurable and relaxing the heating sensation is! Treatment is comfortable due to the unique, technology of Endymed DEEP Facial Tightening.

Are there any side effects from Endymed Treatments?

Side effects are extremely rare.
Slight, short term discomfort can occur, this is usually easily tolerated. Oedema (swelling) and erythema (redness) can occur, but will disappear within a few hours.

Consultation Procedure Prior to Treatment

On arrival at Cheshire Laser you will also be asked to complete a medical history form. Our Aesthetician will assess you and confirm your suitability for treatment. She will then go over our consent form for you to complete, if you decide to have a treatment.

Here is a video about Endymed 3DEEP Facial Tightening

Natasha performing an Endymed treatment.

Check out our Endymed prices here.

Eyebrow Microblading

Helena Fryer performs Microblading at Cheshire Lasers.

Microblading is a form of cosmetic tattooing. A microblade is used to place pigment into the skin by hand, to create the look of natural fuller brows.

What is the difference between Microblading and Tattooing?

Traditional tattooing uses needles on a rotary/coil machine to push ink 7 layers deep into the skin.

Microblading uses a manual blade and only targets the top 3 layers of skin. Because the pigment sits so superficially in the skin the strokes are sharp, crisp, and they mimic the look of real hair! This form of tattooing is the newest trend in Semi-Permanent Makeup.

The device or “blade” used for Microblading is not a scalpel or a cutting tool. The device is made up of a group of microneedles fixed to a handle. It is configured to allows the technician to manually create lines that resemble eyebrow hairs.

Helena Fryer has been performing Microblading at Cheshire Lasers since 2016. She has received excellent feedback from her clients about all her treatments.

You can view some of Helena’s feedback and reviews here.

View Helena’s prices for Microblading at Cheshire Lasers here.

For more information contact Helena:

Call 07449550500 or email info@helenafryer.com

View some before and after images of Microblading Treatments performed Helena at Cheshire Lasers here:

How to Improve Eye Wrinkles with Creams

Many serums and creams designed for the eye area can treat and or prevent eye wrinkles.

The ingredients to look out for are:

Retinol.
Antioxidants
Patented peptides.
AHAs
Hyaluronic acid / B5 serum

Retinol

Retinol helps prevent fine lines as well as smoothing the ones you’ve got. By stimulating your collagen and new cell turnover, it reduces collagen breakdown and stimulates the cells to work faster to create fresh, bright, non-wrinkled skin.
It takes a few months of consistent regular use to see any impact on your lines. You will probably experience some redness, dryness, and flakiness within the first month or two of use.
To help reduce the side effects, you can start off slowly and use a retinol one night a week for one week, twice a week for two weeks, three times a week for three weeks, and then every other day until you can tolerate it and also get results. Then you need to continue for, well, life !!

A gentle retinol will cause less reaction but fewer results; stronger retinols will give better results but more reaction. This can be annoying, but you must tough it out for anti-ageing results. Stronger retinols are only available from clinics like Cheshire Lasers. You will be advised how to use the product, and support is provided to help you achieve results.
Some people are very responsive to retinol, but others need high-strength products to achieve results.

Our favourite retinol eye products are:

ZO Skin Health Intense Eye Repair
ZO Skin Health Hydrafirm
Because of the strength of these products, we can not sell these online, and they are only available in the clinic and a consultation with one of our Aestheticians.

Antioxidants

Antioxidants control / prevent free-radicals. Free-radicals are the main reason for skin damage created by sun exposure, smoking, alcohol and other environmental factors. You can prevent free radical damage by consuming more antioxidants in your diet, usually found in fruits or vegetables deep in colour. Applying an antioxidant serum can also make a big difference.

Antioxidant products contain vitamin C, vitamin E and the new kid on the block Nicotinamide (vitamin B3) which is now considered to be one of the most potent antioxidants, possibly more effective than vitamin C.

Our favourite eye products containing antioxidants are:

Obagi ELASTIderm Eye Cream
NeoStrata Skin Active Intensive Eye Therapy
NeoStrata Restore Eye Cream
ZO Skin Health Hydrafirm
ZO Skin Health Intense Eye Repair
pHformula SOS eye rescue

Peptides

Peptides are found in many effective anti-aging skin care products. While there is no singular, miracle ingredient that will give you those instant, youthful results we all wish for, peptides are an extremely important ingredient to look for in your wrinkle fighting creams, serums, and under eye products.
Peptides are short chains of amino acids, the building blocks of proteins. Amino acids are small allowing them to penetrate the outer layer of our skin and send signals to our cells to stimulate them to function.

Our favourite eye products containing peptides are

NeoStrata Skin Active Intensive Eye Therapy
pHformula SOS eye rescue
Obagi Elastiderm
ZO Skin Health Hydrafirm
ZO Skin Health Intense Eye Repair

AHAs

AHAs are alpha hydroxy acids, sometimes referred to as fruit acids. They can also be derived from nuts and milk:
They include:
glycolic acid, derived from sugar cane
lactic acid, derived from milk
mandelic acid, derived from bitter almonds
citric acid, naturally found in citrus fruit but derived from many fruit and vegetables
tartaric acid, derived from grapes
malic acid, derived from apples and pears

AHAs work by exfoliating the top layer of skin, allowing newer, healthier skin cells to show through. They are particularly useful in dry skin and may help to diminish the appearance of wrinkles.
Studies have shown that AHAs may also stimulate collagen production and reduce the changes caused by the sun damaging the skin.

Newer, more exciting products are PHAs. They are similar to AHA’s in that they perform the same role of exfoliation, but unlike AHA’s, PHA’s are gentler on the skin, causing less irritation so common to many alpha hydroxy acids. A great product to use under the eye.
Gluconolactone is a powerful antioxidant and is the multi-tasker of all Polyhydroxy Acids.

Our favourite eye products containing AHA’s PHA’s are:

NeoStrata Eye Cream
NeoStrata Skin Active Intensive Eye Therapy
Obagi ELASTIderm Eye Cream

Hyaluronic acid / B5

Hyaluronic acid / B5 serums are a great way to reduce fine lines under the eyes. The particles act like a sponge pulling in water from the air to plump, hydrate and smooth your skin. They are lightweight, ultra-hydrating and work immediately with no irritation. The results are temporary, and the product needs to be used daily to maintain the effect.

Our favourite hyaluronic acid b5 serum is :
Medik8 Hydr8 B5 Serum
It may not be an eye product, but it is great for rehydrating the skin under the eye area.

Our favourite hyaluronic acid b5 serum eye product is :
NeoStrata Eye Cream

Not sure which serums or creams are best to treat your eye wrinkles?

Why not arrange a skin assessment consultation with one of our Aestheticians?

Book using this link.

Interested in eye wrinkle treatments? Have a look at what we have to offer here.

Product Reward Scheme

Whenever you purchase a product at Cheshire Lasers Clinic, don’t forget to collect your points for our Rewards Scheme.

Every time you spend £50 on our skincare at Cheshire Lasers, we will reward you with 50 points.

Save up your points and use them to claim a free treatment.

Find out more about our Reward Scheme and which purchases qualify here.