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PRP for Intimate Areas

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.

Wrinkle Relaxing

Botox treatments are commonly referred to as Wrinkle Relaxing Treatments.

Popular cosmetic Botox treatments include:

Frown Reduction
Brow Lift
Forehead Line Reduction
Crows Feet Smoothing
Bunny Line Reduction
Smoker Lines
Correction of Asymmetrical Eye Brows and Facial Features.
Nasal Tip Elevation
Chin Crease Reduction
Reduction of Cobblestone Effect of Chin
Reduction of Excessive Sweating from Armpits and Hands
Hyperhidrosis
Gummy Smiles

View more information about Cosmetic Botox Procedures here.

Meet our Doctors and Nurses who perform Botox Treatments at Cheshire Lasers:

Dr Teri Johnson, our Medical Director, lives in Middlewich, where she has also been a part-time GP partner since 2000. She has been performing Botox treatments in her Cheshire Clinic since 2006. Dr Teri trained in Botox treatments with BCAM (The British College of Aesthetic Medicine), since then she has attended many courses and conferences to further her education and maintain and improve her skills in Botox treatments and has been treating thousands of patients since 2006.

Dr Teri has her own website where she discusses Botox, Azzalure and Alluzience treatments and aftercare in more detail here.
Find out about her Botox and Aesthetic training here.

Moira Grobicki, Advanced Nurse Practitioner and Independent Nurse Prescriber of Jouvence Aesthetics lives in Middlewich and has been working in Aesthetics since 2016.

Dr Kyra Drinnan is a GP partner who has been performing Aesthetics treatments since 2018 and owns De Novo Medical. She usually uses Botox.

Dr Kathryn Hazlehurst a GP and part-time aesthetic doctor, has been performing Botox, Bocouture and Azzalure treatments since 2022.

Katey Moulton RGN is an NHS community nurse. She trained in Aesthetics in August 2020 and joined Cheshire Lasers in September 2021 as an Aesthetic Nurse. Katey has her own Aesthetic business, Nevaeh Aesthetics, in partnership with her mum, Sara Walsh, an Aesthetic Nurse Practitioner and Independent Prescriber. Katey usually uses issues Azzalure and sometimes Botox.

Dr Teri Johnson

Dr Johnson has been performing Botox treatments in her Cheshire Clinics since 2006. Sheuses Botox, Azzalure, Alluzience and Bocouture Brands, and she specialises in treating the following areas:

The Frown
The Forehead
The Eyes
Bunny Lines
Smokers / Lip Lines
Chin lines and wrinkles
Depressor Anguli Oris Muscle for Sad Mouth Corners
Hyperhydrosis Underarms
Gummy Smiles
Nasal Tip Elevation

View her Botox prices here.

Moira Grobicki

Aesthetic Nurse Moira has been performing Botox treatments at Cheshire Lasers since 20017. She uses Bocouture and Botox brands and specialises in treating the following areas:

The Frown
The Forehead
The Eyes
Bunny Lines
Smokers Lines
The Chin
Masseters for Bruxism and Jaw Slimming
Platysmal Bands / Neck Lines
Gummy Smiles
Hyperhydrosis Underarms, Hands and Feet
Migraines

View her Botox prices here.

Dr Kyra Drinnan

Dr Drinnan has been providing Botox treatments at Cheshire Lasers since 2022. She specialises in treating the following:

The Frown
The Forehead
The Eyes
Bunny Lines
Smokers Lines
The Chin
Masseters
Platysmal Bands / Neck Lines
Depressor Anguli Oris Muscle for Sad Mouth Corners
Hyperhidrosis Underarms, Forehead and Scalp Area

View her prices and when she is available here.

Dr Kathryn Hazlehurst

Dr Hazlehurst has been providing a range of treatments, including Botox, at Cheshire Lasers since January 2024.

She specialises in treating the following:

The Frown
The Forehead
The Eyes / Crows Feet
Exessive Sweating for underarms
Masseter for Bruxism (jaw clenching) & jawline slimming
Lip Lines
Gummy Smile
Nasal Flare
Platysmal Neck Bands
Bunny Lines
Chin Creases / Pebble Chin

View her prices and when she is available here.

Katey Moulton RGN

Aesthetic Nurse Katey has been performing treatments using Azzalure and Botox at Cheshire Lasers since 2021. She specialises in treating the following:

The Frown
The Forehead
The Eyes / Crows Feet
Bunny lines
Nasal flare
Nasal tip lift
Elevating oral commissures
Lip flip
Peri oral lines
Gummy smile
Dimpled chin
Masseter Reduction
Platymsal neck bands

View her prices and when she is available here.

Botulinum toxin is a prescription-only medicine, and Katey is not a prescriber. You will, therefore, need a consultation with her prescriber, Sara Walsh, before you have a treatment with Katey.

Profhilo

Profhilo is currently one of the most popular treatments at Cheshire Lasers

What is Profhilo?

Profhilo is a completely new product that uses patented technologies engineered for ‘skin remodelling’. It is made from hyaluronic acid (HA) like many Dermal Fillers however rather than filling lines it is designed to promote collagen and elastin growth to reduce skin laxity.

Thanks to the unique characteristics of Profhilo, improving skin laxity is easily obtained in only two sessions, with a 1-month interval, and only five injection points on each side of the face. Profhilo is suitable for practically anyone, men and women, from 30 years old and with no upper age limit.

Profhilo is the first BDDE-free stabilised injectable HA based product for treating skin laxity.
With one of the highest concentrations of HA on the market (64mg/2ml) it is not only boosting and hydrating the skin, but also remodels the ageing and sagging tissue. As a stabilised product Profhilo lasts in the skin around 28 days. During this time the stimulation of 4 different types of collagen and elastin takes place by slow release of HA.
The stimulation results in significant tissue improvement. Therefore, we cannot say that Profhilo is a skin booster as it also has a significant tightening/lifting effect on the tissue.

Profhilo is licensed as a Medical device and has a European CE Mark. The treatment is temporary as the HA completely breaks down within the skin, leaving no trace.

Can you combine Profhilo with other treatments?

Profhilo delivers great results as a treatment on its own or in combination with other aesthetics treatments currently on offer.

Treated areas shouldn’t be reinjected with any other products within 2 weeks of the initial procedure.

Unless the same doctor/ nurse is performing the treatments we recommend, Botulinum Toxin should be injected two weeks prior or 2 weeks after a Profhilo treatment.

We recommend you leave a 2 weeks window pre and post any Microdermabrasion, chemical peel, facial or IPL treatment.

Fractional resurfacing 3–4 weeks distant.

We do not recommend Profhilo treatment in the immediate period following other routine medical procedures (including vaccination) and dental procedures. At Cheshire Lasers, we recommend you leave a 2-week window pre and post-Prohilo treatment.

What happens during a Profhilo Treatment?

During the treatment, we inject the product using very fine needles in five specific points on the face. These are called the Bio Aesthetic Points (BAPs).

At Cheshire Lasers, we usually perform Profhilo using this BAP technique. It makes the treatment effective and simple, reducing the chance of pain, bruising or haematoma at the injection sites.

Once injected, the product immediately starts spreading under the skin and disperses evenly, integrating within the skin’s existing tissue.

How long do the results last?

You should notice the results of the treatment – increased firmness, elasticity and an overall improved quality of your skin for around six months.

However, other factors can affect the results, such as your age, your lifestyle and your skin’s natural ageing process.

How many Profhilo treatments will I need?

For most patients, we recommend an initial course of two treatment sessions, with an interval of one month between sessions.

We then recommend top-up and maintenance sessions approximately every six months, depending on your body’s response to the initial treatment.

How much is a Profhilo treatment?

A single 2ml treatment is approximately £300- 325. The price varies according to the practitioner and their experience.

The following doctors and nurses provide Profhilo you can view their prices on their page:

Are there any side effects from Profhilo treatment?

Immediately after treatment, lumps are noticeable at the injection sites and look like midgey bites. The lumps reduce quickly over a few hours and usually disappear by the next morning.

You may experience redness, itching, discolouration and tenderness at the injection site. These effects are mild and usually fade quickly.

Bruising can occur and may last several days, sometimes a bit longer.

Is Profhilo suitable for everyone?

Profhilo is suitable for anyone who is looking for treatment for the signs of ageing skin.

At Cheshire Lasers we do recommended profhilo if:

you have a hypersensitivity to hyaluronic acid
you are pregnant or breastfeeding

Acupuncture

Acupuncture is one of the longest established forms of healthcare in the world. Acupuncturists are trained to use subtle diagnostic techniques that have been developed and refined for thousands of years. The focus is on you as an individual, not your illness, and all symptoms are seen in relation to each other. Treatment involves the insertion of very fine needles into specific points on the body to affect the flow of your body’s qi, or vital energy.

Acupuncture “re-programs” and restores normal functions by stimulating certain points on the meridians to free up the Qi energy.

The ancient Chinese believed that there is a universal life energy called Chi or Qi present in every living creature. This energy is said to circulate throughout the body along specific pathways that are called meridians. As long as this energy flows freely throughout the meridians, health is maintained, but once the flow of energy is blocked, the system is disrupted and pain and illness occur. There can be many reasons for this; emotional and physical stress, poor nutrition, infection or injury are among the most common. By inserting ultra-fine sterile needles into specific acupuncture points, a traditional acupuncturist seeks to re-establish the free flow of qi to restore balance and trigger the body’s natural healing response.

Traditional Chinese medicine takes into account the “whole person” and understands that stress and excessive emotions all contribute to health issues.

Based on traditional belief, acupuncturists are trained to use subtle diagnostic techniques that have been developed and refined for centuries. The focus is on the individual, not their illness, and all the symptoms are seen in relation to each other. Each patient is unique; two people with the same western diagnosis may well receive different acupuncture treatments.

A growing body of evidence-based clinical research shows that traditional acupuncture safely treats a wide range of common health problems.

At Cheshire Lasers Acupunture is carried out by Mark Guggiari MBAcC, PgDip(Acu), Dip(Tui Na) find out more about his treatments, prices availibility here.

Laser and IPL Hair Removal

At Cheshire Lasers our NVQ Level 4 Laser Technician provides Laser and IPL Hair Removal treatments.

Cheshire Lasers offers Intense Pulsed Light ( IPL ) and Laser Hair Removal treatments to leave you with plenty of time to get on with more important things. After all shaving can sometimes feel like a chore, especially on holiday.

The treatments remove unwanted hair by destroying the hair root so that it finds it difficult to re-grow. It is non-invasive, quick and you usually see results in just a few sessions.

IPL and Laser Hair Removal can also offer a superior solution for hormone-related hair growth and for large areas of unwanted hair.

At Cheshire Lasers, we perform mostly IPL Hair Removal treatments using the very effective Lumina AQS machine made by Lynton Lasers. Lynton Lasers a local company in Holmes Chapel make machines with an outstanding reputation and used all over the country.

Here are some example IPL Laser Hair Removal treatments.

What to expect during a consultation

Prior to any treatment, our laser technicians will provide a full consultation. The consultation identifies your expectations and provides a complete explanation of the treatment. Our Laser technicians take a full medical history to confirm your suitability for treatment. If you wish to go ahead with treatment they will discuss everything on our consent form so you understand everything before signing it. They will then perform a patch test to confirm there are no adverse skin reactions to the light.

How do Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) and Lasers work?

Laser and Intense Pulsed Light systems release precise short bursts of light energy which is the melanin pigment in the hair absorbs. This energy heats the hair and destroys the root to achieve long term hair reduction.

How is Laser the treatment carried out?

At Cheshire Lasers, we use Intense Pulsed Light for Hair Removal. You will be asked to put on goggles to protect your eyes. A layer of chilled gel is applied to the area to guide the light into the skin. The light guide is placed on the skin and a short pulse of light is released, targeting many follicles simultaneously. The applicator is then moved to the neighbouring area of skin and the process is repeated until the entire area is treated. The chilled gel is removed and the area is cooled.

Aftercare Sun avoidance is essential. We recommend daily use of a high factor, broad-spectrum sunblock.

Am I suitable for Laser Hair Removal?

The ideal patient is fair-skinned with dark hair, but results can also be achieved for fairer hair and darker skin types. The darker the hair, the more easily it is treated; as darker hair contains more melanin it will heat up more easily. Fairer hair contains less melanin and is harder to treat.

Grey/white hair has no melanin so cannot be effectively treated. If you have grey or white hair we recommend electrolysis at Cheshire Lasers this treatment is provided by Helena Fryer.

How does the Laser / IPL treatment feel?

No anaesthesia is required and most patients describe the discomfort as moderate and acceptable. Sensations vary but most describe it as a very short hot pinprick that occurs very quickly when the Intense Pulsed Light is omitted, making it the preferred choice for Hair Removal.

As the hair reduces with subsequent treatments the discomfort often reduces.

What will I see after the treatment?

The hair follicles are damaged by heat but the hairs remain in the follicles. The hairs fall out after 1 – 3 weeks as the epidermis renews. During this period the hairs will seem to ‘grow’ as they are pushed out by the new epidermis.

Is Laser Hair Removal safe?

The skin can become quite red immediately after treatment, however, most patients experience no side effects and any skin reaction usually disappears within a few hours. Very rarely the skin may become lighter or darker, or some small blister may form.

How many treatments are necessary?

Only hair that is actively growing is affected, therefore multiple treatments are needed. Treatment is conducted every 4 – 8 weeks, depending on the site treated, until a satisfactory result is seen. The number of treatments required varies, but typically 6 or more treatments are required for maximum results.

How long does each Laser /IPL hair removal treatment take?

Treatments can take from 15 minutes to an hour, depending on the area being treated.

IPL Laser Hair Removal mechanics:

The focused, broad-spectrum light is applied to the surface of the skin by way of a handpiece. The intense light travels through the tissue of the skin until it strikes the hair shafts or the bulb (root) of the hair. The bulb is usually where the highest concentration of melanin is located, as opposed to the rest of the hair shaft. The light is converted to heat energy. The bulb and most of the hair shaft are instantly vaporized. The intense heat radiated by the hair also destroys the hair-producing papilla or the entire hair follicle. It is also claimed that direct light-heat conversion occurs directly in the darker coloured capillaries that bring nourishing blood to the follicle.

See this PDF for more information on Laser Hair Removal and before and after pictures.

View our Lasers and IPL Hair Removal prices here.

View our Pre and Post IPL and Laser Treatment information here.

Dermal Fillers

What are Dermal Fillers?

Dermal fillers are injectable treatments that reduce the appearance of wrinkles, lines and deeper folds, rejuvenating the skin to give a more youthful appearance.

Are Dermal Fillers Permanent or Temporary?

Dermal fillers are classified into two types: non-permanent (resorbable) or permanent (non-resorbable).

Non-permanent fillers last 6-18 months, depending on the product used.

Dr Teri Johnson and her associates only use resorbable fillers because permanent fillers have a much higher risk of permanent side effects.

What do Dermal Fillers contain?

In the 1980s, collagen was the first dermal filler approved in the USA.

However, the leading dermal fillers in the UK mostly contain hyaluronic acid. Hyaluronic acid is a natural component of our own skin which can be synthesised artificially to create a dermal filler. Hyaluronic acid-based fillers have the advantage that they can last 4 to 18 months, depending on the product. They can be broken down by the enzyme hyaluronidase if needed, so the filler can be removed more rapidly if necessary.

Other non-permanent dermal fillers contain ingredients such as Poly-L-lactic acid and calcium hydroxyapatite which stimulate collagen while in the skin.

Which Dermal Filler should I have?

Dr Teri Johnson and her associates at Cheshire Lasers collectively have had many years of experience performing thousands of treatments with various dermal filler brands. This experience has helped them determine which fillers work best in different areas for different skin types and indications to give the effect they want to achieve. Some dermal fillers suit some skin types more than others. There is no perfect filler; different ones last longer in some people than others. Different skin types respond better to different products.

At your consultation, your medical practitioner will assess your skin type, thickness, hydration, texture, and the problems you hope to address. They can then recommend the most appropriate treatment for you and will show you some before and after images of her previous treatments that she has performed with that product to enable you to decide if the treatment is for you.

Which Dermal Fillers do Cheshire Lasers use?

Dr Teri and her associates use only quality-assured premium Dermal Fillers at Cheshire Lasers. Well-known established Dermal Filler brands such as Restylane, Juvederm Ultra, Juvederm Vycross, Radiesse, Ellansé, Teosyal, and Belotero. Each specialist has a different experience in different products and has different preferences.

If you have had dermal fillers in the past, giving your medical practitioner as much information as possible about the treatment is helpful. It will benefit you and them to know which products have been used, and where they were injected. It is also helpful to know if the treatment gave you the results you were expecting and if you had any unwanted effects.

Dermal fillers come in different thicknesses; in general, the thicker products help contour the face. Whilst thinner products are great for hydrating the tissues and are more effective in treating finer superficial lines.

What can Dermal Fillers Treat?

Popular Dermal Filler treatment areas include:

Smokers Lines
Lip Rejuvenation for ageing shrunken lips
Lip Enhancement to volumise lips
Cheek Enhancement
Temple Enhancement
Chin Enhancement
Marionette Line Reduction
Naso-labial folds (nose to mouth lines)
Hand Rejuvenation
General Volume Enhancement
The 8-point lift
Scars

Advance Technique Treatments are also available:

Nose Reshaping
Tear Trough Rejuvenation
Forehead Enhancement / Brow Lift

Which Dermal Filler Treatments do we specialise in?

Dr Johnson

Dr Teri Johnson has years of experience in all the above treatments. Her favourite fillers are Restylane, Juvederm, Ellanse and HArmonyCa.

She loves performing lip and peri-oral Rejuvenation to refresh the lips and peri-oral area and prevent further signs of ageing. Dr Teri also enjoys performing full-face enhancements to reduce signs of ageing. Find out more about Dr Teri’s specialist areas here.

Dr Drinnan

Dr Kyra Drinnan uses mostly Juvederm dermal fillers. She has advanced dermal filler training and can use them to treat a wide range of problems, including lips, marionette lines, cheeks, tear troughs, chins, jawlines, hands and full face treatments.

Aesthetic Nurse Moira Grobiki

Aesthetic Nurse Moira uses mostly Belotero Dermal Fillers. She also has advanced dermal filler training, and you can view the wide range of problems she can treat with dermal fillers here.

Aesthetic Nurse Katey Moulton

Aesthetic Nurse Katey uses mostly Restylane Dermal Fillers in her practice. She specialises in lip treatments and enjoys enhancing younger and older lips. She also provides lip rejuvenation treatments.

Dr Kathryn Hazlehurst

Dr Kathryn Hazlehurst uses mostly Stylage in her practice. She loves sculpting cheeks to add definition and restore the triangle of youth and improving ratios to enhance the facial profile. She also enjoys full-face and lower-face rejuvenation, including correcting downturned smiles.

What does a Dermal Filler Treatment involve?

Find out what a Dermal Filler procedure involves here.

Side Effects from Dermal Filler Treatments

Cheshire Lasers Dermal Fillers Pre-Treatment Advice

Cheshire Lasers Dermal Fillers After Care and Recovery Information

Why have your treatment with a Medical Professional?

What is Hyaluronidase?

Hyaluronidase is also known as Hylase; it is a prescription treatment doctors and nurses can use to dissolve Hyaluronic acid fillers.

Find out how hylase works and how to access this treatment at Cheshire Lasers here.

Summary of Dermal Filler types we use at Cheshire Lasers:

View Dr Teri Johnson’s Blog briefly summarising the benefits of injectable treatments here.

How much are Dermal Fillers?

At Cheshire Lasers, Dermal Fillers prices start from £220.

The price varies depending on the filler, the location, the specialist performing your treatment and the number of syringes and sessions required.

View the Price lists for our specialist performing Dermal Fillers at Cheshire Lasers here:

CACI Face and Jowl Lift Treatments

The Classic CACI Non-Surgical Facelift

The Classic CACI Non-Surgical Facelift uses micro-current energy on the facial muscles to restore tone and elasticity. It takes 50 minutes.

The CACI Eye Revive

The CACI Eye Revive re-energises & uplifts the eyes leaving them bright and tight. It takes 30 – 35 minutes.

Find out more details about the CACI Eye Revive treatment here.

The CACI Jowl Lift

The CACI Jowl Lift has been developed to specifically to target muscle laxity around the jawline, lifting and firming the muscles and refining the jawline. It takes approximately 15 minutes.

Find out more details about the CACI Jowl Lift here.

The Super CACI Non-Surgical Facelift

The Super CACI Non-Surgical Facelift is for those people wanting a more intensive treatment this takes 70 minutes and concentrates on areas of laxity, it is aimed at mature skin types and those with specific concerns.

The Classic CACI Non-Surgical Facelift with a Hydratone Facial

Combines the Classic CACI Non-Surgical Facelift with the Hydratone mask treatment. The micro-current Hydratone rollers electrically conduct collagen, hyaluronic acid and other hydrating actives to provide intensive skin hydration, skin cooling and a plumping effect. This takes 1 hour.

CACI Hand Rejuvenation

The CACI Hand Rejuvenation Treatment treats the hands with a unique combination of their new Rejuvenating Hand Mask and Electro Glove technology.

Takes 30mins but can be performed as an add-on at the same time as some of our CACI Facial Treatments.

Find out more about CACI Treatments and how they work here.

View CACI before and after images from the supplier here.

View our CACI Treatment prices here.

Pelvic Floor Treatment

Cheshire Lasers introduces Powerform V-Plus Pelvic Floor Treatment

Cheshire Lasers has one of the first Powerform V-Plus chair treatments for strengthening and tightening the pelvic floor muscles. Treating the pelvic floor can help a variety of problems the most common being stress incontinence.

The Benefits of Treatment:

What is Powerform V-Plus?

Powerform V-Plus is a new powerful revolutionary pelvic floor and core muscle toning treatment. It uses High-Intensity Focused Electro-Magnetic technology which creates the equivalent of 20,000 muscle contractions in a 30-minute treatment.

Powerform V induces deep pelvic floor muscle contractions equivalent to 15,000 kegel exercises in just 30 minutes.

The treatment targets the pelvic floor muscle directly and doesn’t require neuromuscular control, the muscle can contract far more than it would consciously, creating highly effective results that could not be achieved using manual kegel exercise alone.

How does Powerform V-Plus Work?

The Powerform V-Plus creates electromagnetic energy fields which trigger the biological effect of exercise in a non-invasive, painless manner. The energy stimulates motor neurone pulses in 100% of the muscle fibre, significantly more than what would be possible in conventional pelvic floor and core muscle exercises.

The treatment engages the Mitochondria which burn off energy, which encourage the muscle to adapt to this increase in energy. The intense muscle contractions stimulate the muscles to create new protein strands and muscle fibres, resulting in increased muscle tone, strength, density and volume.

The treatment not only helps increase fat and calorie burning in the area treated, but it also improves the body’s metabolic rate. Another benefit to the treatment is a reduction in the amount of inflammation in that area of the body.

The overall result increase in:

muscle tone
strength
volume
density

Contra-indications:

At Cheshire Lasers we do not recommend a Powerform V-Plus treatment if you have the following:

Pregnancy or breastfeeding
Copper coil ( IUD)
Pacemaker
Implanted Defibrillator
Reveal Device
Active Cancer or undergoing Cancer treatment
Large Metal Prosthetics near the treatment area
Infection near the treatment area

You will need a medical assessment from our clinic doctor if you have the following conditions:

Selected Cardiac or Vascular Diseases
Thrombosis or Thrombophlebitis
Prescribed Anti-coagulant medications
Steroid medication
Uncontrolled Blood Pressure
Transplant patients
Diabetes
Epilepsy
Auto-immune Conditions / Immunosuppression
Fragile Skin
Skin Thinning medication

How many treatments will I need?

At Cheshire Lasers, we recommend a course of around eight Powerform V-Plus treatments to achieve results.

We recommend a treatment twice a week. It can be three times a week if you prefer, however, you must leave 48 hours between each treatment to allow the muscle to recover.

Would a course of Powerform V-Plus treatments suit me?

At Cheshire Lasers, we recommend Powerform V-Plus to strengthen and tighten the pelvic floor muscles.

The treatment can benefit a range of people and problems:

Post-pregnancy to improve weakness in the pelvic floor and or abdominal wall muscles
Weakness due to ageing – to help prolapse symptoms and or stress incontinence.
Muscle weakness due to medical conditions where exercise is not possible.
To help pelvic floor weakness problems when pelvic floor physiotherapy and exercises have failed to help the problem

Is the treatment safe?

Yes! The Powerform treatment transmits consistent electromagnetic fields to the pelvic floor, triggering the biological effect of Kegel exercises in a non-invasive, painless manner.

How long does the treatment take?

Each treatment lasts 30 minutes, making sessions suitable around even the busiest of lifestyles!

What will I feel during the treatment?

The treatment is completely pain-free but can sometimes feel a little uncomfortable. Simply sit on the 3D Powerform V chair fully clothed. The treatment will stimulate thousands of muscle contractions.

Why consider a Powerform V-Plus Pelvic Floor Treatment?

The current guidelines recommend pelvic floor muscle training as the first-line conservative treatment for stress incontinence and mild prolapses. Exercises need to be performed regularly every day and continued long term to make a difference. Some people struggle to do the exercises due to lack of time/commitment whereas others have a poor ineffective technique so the exercises do not improve the problem.

To help with pelvic floor exercises your GP can refer you to a physiotherapist who specialises in pelvic floor problems. They can advise you about technique and help you improve the efficiency of the exercises so they actually cause changes and improvement. Physiotherapists can also help you by using a biofeedback device to measure the strength of the pelvic floor muscle to help educate you when you are making strong contractions and also advise if the exercises are making a difference. They can also advise about vaginal cones. Some physiotherapists also use electrical stimulation to help the muscle contract and increase muscle tone. Despite these interventions, some people still struggle to improve their pelvic floor strength and tone.

Powerform V-Plus targets the entire pelvic floor, unlike the electrical stimulation devices and unlike conscious pelvic floor exercises which only target a small area of the pelvic floor. A treatment session of 30mins is equivalent to 20,000 contractions so each treatment leads to quicker and more dramatic muscle changes compared to any other treatment.

Does the treatment replace Kegel exercises?

Powerform treatment is considered more effective, as Kegel exercises cannot achieve the intensity or number of muscle contractions that the treatment achieves in a 30-minute session.

It is still recommended that you perform some exercises especially after your course of treatment so you can continue to maintain the strength and function of your pelvic floor. You can however have book maintainenace treatments if you prefer as an alternative.

What types of incontinence improve with Pelvic Floor Treatment?

Stress incontinence is the most likely to respond to pelvic floor treatment. Mixed incontinence can also improve to some extent.

Whats is stress incontinence?

Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) is a condition in which there is an involuntary loss of urine on effort, physical exertion, sneezing or coughing. This is most commonly caused by a weak pelvic floor hence why pelvic floor exercises are recommended.

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To find out if you are suitable for this powerform plus pelvic floor treatment please complete this form and contact us to arrange a phone call assessment with one of our team.

Powerform Pelvic Floor Treatment Reviews

Feedback Received 1 week after 8th Treatment:

I have had a week pelvic floor and mild stress incontinence for years and this has got worse over time. I struggle to feel my pelvic floor and therefore find pelvic floor exercises impossible. So I thought I would give the Powerform a try.
At first, I felt very little during the treatment and was concerned my muscles were past improvement. After a few treatments, I was more aware of my pelvic floor muscles and felt I could contract them slightly better than I could before. On my 6th and 7th treatments the muscle contractions felt more intense and I became more aware of my own pelvic floor contractions in between treatments.

A week after my 8th treatment on the powerform chair I am so much happier with my pelvic floor function. I can feel a significant improvement in the strength of my muscles and the stress incontinence has improved a lot. I plan to have another couple of treatments over the next month and will definitely continue with the recommended 6-week maintenance

Feedback received on the day of 8th treatment:

Pleased with the results of the powerform pelvic floor treatment. Just had my 8th treatment, my pelvic floor feels tighter and I can feel and use the muscles in this area much more. I have improved control passing urine and it has reduced my stress incontinence. Thank you, TS.

Feedback received on the day of 8th treatment:

I was having several leaks a day whilst coughing, sneezing, lifting, physical exercise and certainly if I didn’t make it to the toilet on time. Now I think its mostly reduced to just physical exercise as I feel more in control at other times.
I would definitely recommend the treatment as I do feel more confident. I am determined to carry on with pelvic floor exercises and follow up with occasional Power Chair treatments.

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Electrolysis Hair Removal

Electrolysis is carried out at Cheshire Lasers by Helena Fryer.

Electrolysis has the longest known track record for long term effective results for hair removal. Dr Charles Michel first used it successfully in 1875 to remove ingrown eyelashes.

What is Electrolysis?

Electrolysis is performed by inserting a very fine, flexible disposable needle into the hair follicle. Then a tiny amount of current is applied to destroy the lower part of the follicle. This stops any more hairs from growing from that particular follicle.
The destruction is carried out by heat (thermolysis), a chemical reaction (galvanic) or both blended together (blend). Virtually any area (apart from the inside of the nose and inner ear) can be treated.

Electrolysis is particularly good for clients who are not suitable for IPL laser treatment – for example those with grey / blonde hair and hairs in moles. It is also very effective for treating the stronger hairs associated with hormonal hair growth, especially on the face.

Why do people have unwanted hair?

Statistics show that most people have facial or body hair, which they feel detracts from their appearance. Superfluous hair growth is often the result of normal changes in which both males and females undergo throughout life. As humans advance through puberty, pregnancies, menopause, midlife and ageing, fluctuations in hormone levels in both genders may cause increased hair growth in areas that have never before been affected. Excessive hair may also be hereditary, due to medication side effects and even stress. It can be associated with endocrine dysfunction, which may cause irregular menstrual cycles, ovarian disorders, and diabetes or thyroid irregularities.

What areas can you treat with Electrolysis?

Electrolysis can be performed on any normal, healthy skin except for hair from the mucous membranes inside the nose, inside the ears, moles (unless you can provide a written release from your GP), and any known area with skin conditions. As the process can be quite time consuming, it is best suited to small areas such as the face or abdomen.

How long will my treatment session last?

The average treatment ranges from 15 minutes to 1 hour. Many electrolysis clients find weekly or biweekly sessions of 15 to 60 minutes to be most effective the amount of time per treatment depends upon the reaction of the skin to treatment, and the client’s sensitivity. Timing also depends on what part of the body is being treated. The first treatment could last about 15 to 30 minutes, increasing to 60 minutes as the client’s sensitivity lessens.

How much hair can you remove in 1 session?

This is very much dependent upon the sensitivity of the client.

What will I feel during the treatment?

Even the most sensitive person should be able to tolerate the treatments. The careful, skilful insertion of the sterile, disposable, micro-fine electrolysis probe into the hair follicle should not hurt. The mild tingling from electrolysis treatment energy is quick, and then it’s over. The hair slides out of the hair follicle with ease, so does not feel like it was plucked or tweezed.

How can I remove hair growth between treatments?

It is really best not to use any other methods between treatments, like tweezing, waxing, or depilatories. However, extremely heavy growth can be trimmed with small manicure scissors or shaved with an electric razor.

How do I book an Electrolysis session?

For your first Electrolysis treatment at Cheshire Lasers, please book a consultation and patch test.

To book phone 01606 841255 or book appointments online at any time here:

View Helena’s Electrolysis Prices at Cheshire Lasers 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.