The INDEX magazine september 2011
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INDEX beauty
(01892 506930), “A quality chemical peel gently exfoliates the skin without causing any irritations, so it’s a safer and more gentle approach to removing the dead-skin cells that build up and block pores, cause congestion and give your skin a dull appearance.” The price for a peel treatment starts from £60. “Patients need treatments every four to eight weeks, depending on their age and skin type. This should help stimulate the body’s own collagen to plump and firm the skin’s tone,” says Samantha.
Ablative Laser Surgery
This follows the basic principles of laser work, vaporising the top layer of the skin to help remove scars, blemishes and wrinkles. “There are lots of benefits of
ablative laser cosmetic surgery, including reduced healing time and less risk of infection,” says Dr V J Vadgama of Tenterden Aesthetics (01580 763679). “It is usually done as an outpatient procedure and can take anywhere from two minutes to two hours to complete, depending on the area being treated.”
Botox
Beauty from a i
Pure Radiance
Multi-tasking women love multi-tasking products, and Bobbi Brown’s produced yet another winner with her Luminous Moisturising Foundation. Designed to give your skin a healthy, even-toned glow while providing significant anti-ageing benefits – such as helping to promote an increase in the skin’s natural collagen production – you should notice firmer skin after four weeks’ use. Luminous Moisturising Foundation, £29, by Bobbi Brown from Fenwick, 01892 516716
“Botox is derived from Botulinum toxin – a natural purified protein,” says Melissa Ballard of Stradbrook Skin. “It works to relax the muscles by blocking nerve impulses, which in turn helps to soften and relax wrinkles. The effects can last for three to four months and gives the skin a younger, smoother- looking appearance.” Depending on the number of areas you have treated, Botox prices start from around £220.
Anita Hazari, Consultant Plastic Surgeon at McIndoe Surgical Centre (0800 917 4922), lists the essential dos and don’ts when it comes to Botox treatments:
Do:
• Make sure you are being treated by a trained medical professional.
• Inform the medical professional treating you of any allergies or medication you are taking, as some antibiotics and drugs. may interfere with the action of Botox.
• Remain upright for at least four hours after a Botox injection. • Be aware that some tenderness, bruising and temporary. headaches can occur after the treatment.
Don’t: • Use Botox if you’re pregnant or breast-feeding. • Take ibuprofen, aspirin or Vitamin E for 24 hours after injection.
• Exercise for at least four hours after treatment, as lying down or bending down may cause the botox to spread to other areas, which can cause droopiness or double vision.
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Want to keep it simple? Geddaloada Mandy Temple’s anti-ageing beauty must-haves
Guessing Game
Your hands are big age give-aways – help yours say all the right things about your date of birth by using a really effective lotion. We like SpaRitual’s Handprint Hand Serum, whose key ingredients include organic pumpkin seed extract to help smooth the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and Aloe Ferox to lift and plump the skin. And you only need two drops, so it lasts for ages. Handprint Hand Serum, £17.95, by SpaRitual from
www.sparitual.co.uk
Smooth Operator
Pro-Collagen Marine Cream by Elemis is fast becoming the product of choice among the eternally-youthful-looking, thanks to its algae- and lipsomes-rich forumula and light, non-greasy texture. The manufacturers claim you’ll see a difference to your complexion in just two weeks – given its price, we’d bloomin’ well hope so! If it works for you, do let us know. Pro-Collagen Marine Cream, £76.50 by Elemis from
www.timetospa.co.uk
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