Hats off to our Dentelle team!

 

Dentelle threw open our doors to clients and friends recently with a special evening in the company of top milliner Sally Harper-Kenn.

Guests arriving at our aesthetics salon in Station Approach were treated to a night of beauty and glamour whilst trying out new looks ahead of the busy summer season.

Staff demonstrated some of the latest beauty treatments while giving guests the chance to get fashion tips from Sally about the perfect headgear for Ladies' Day at Ascot, a day at the polo and of course wedding season.

After a glass of fizz and canapes the ladies watched a Guinot Hyradermie demonstration by experienced therapist Terri  and enjoyed a Jane Iredale make up tutorial courtesy of Katie Thomas of the International Institute for Anti -Ageing, IIAA

Katie showed the girls how to create the latest trends from contouring to smoky eyes while there was also a chance to check out the many enhancements available in the salon.

There was also a chance to try on lots of Sally's amazing hats and browse a jewellery sale hosted by Birmingham jeweller Terry Terry.

Visitors left feeling rejuvenated and relaxed with lots of ideas on the latest trends when it comes to the etiquette of wearing a hat to a wedding or the races.

As they say if you can't get ahead - get a hat!

Recommended by the Best of Solihull

I have during this week had the pleasure of spending time in the company of extremely experienced plastic surgeons, cosmetic doctors and dentists updating and increasing my knowledge of aesthetic procedures. 

I was invited by Galderma to undertake advanced training in anatomy at the Royal College of Surgeons with a select group. The agenda included anatomy training with a cadaver, something I haven't experienced since dental school and even more fascinating now than it was twenty years ago!

My experience highlights the fact that aesthetic procedures are not a purely cosmetic treatment. They are  extremely involved medical treatments that necessitate in depth knowledge of facial structures and the risks associated with them.

New proposals to regulate cosmetic procedures have recently been reported in the papers with The Daily Telegraph warning that anti-wrinkle treatments are “a crisis waiting to happen”.

The stories are based on an independent review of regulations governing the UK cosmetic industry. The review was chaired by the NHS medical director, Professor Sir Bruce Keogh, who said anyone having cosmetic procedures should be better protected than at present and people carrying out cosmetic procedures should be trained to a high standard.

The review particularly highlights concerns about non-surgical cosmetic procedures, such as:

Dermal fillers (injections of hyaluronic acid to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and scars)

Botox (injections of a toxin used to smooth the skin)

Chemical peel (where chemicals are used to remove dead skin)

Laser hair removal.

Under current regulations, all of these procedures can legally be performed by anyone, whatever their level of medical training. Ridiculous!This is in spite of the fact that, if performed incorrectly, these procedures can result in a range of complications such as burning, scarring, infection and even blindness. The review proposes that much tighter and rigorous regulation is required for these types of non-surgical cosmetic procedures to ensure their safety.

What did the Keogh review find?
The review found that dermal fillers are a particular cause for concern because anyone can set themselves up as a practitioner, with no requirement for knowledge, training or previous experience. There are insufficient checks in place on the quality of the products used during the procedure, the report says, pointing out that “most dermal fillers have no more controls than a bottle of floor cleaner”.

What recommendations have the review group made?
The report outlines the need for safer products, more highly skilled practitioners and more responsible providers. It calls for:

• EU regulations on medical devices to be extended to cover all cosmetic implants including dermal fillers, and new UK laws to make this happen sooner.
•  Dermal fillers to be classified as prescription only
• The Royal College of Surgeons to set standards for cosmetic surgery practice and training and to issue formal certification of competence.
• All those performing cosmetic procedures to be registered.
• Qualifications to be developed for providers of non-surgical procedures.

You can read NHS Bruce Keogh Review of Cosmetic Procedures here.

 

This is all very worrying and I must stress the importance of knowing the qualifications of any person who may be planning treatment with a potential patient.

Choose carefully when thinking about having a non-surgical cosmetic facial treatment.

You ideally want to enter into a long term relationship with a medical cosmetic practitioner so it is important to ask questions and find someone that you can trust and feel at ease with. Don’t be afraid to ask questions….

• What are the qualifications?
• Do you feel comfortable talking to them?
• Do they understand what you are looking to achieve?

• Do you have a range of options?
• How long have they been carrying out the treatment you are interested in?
• Have they fully informed you of what you can expect from treatment, the possible side effects and complications?
• Will they be easy to contact and see if the need should arise?
• Do the premises and the manner of the practitioner feel right?
• Are you talking to the clinician who will actually be performing the treatment?

Choosing your aesthetic practitioner.

I have during this week had the pleasure of spending time in the company of extremely experienced plastic surgeons, cosmetic doctors and dentists updating and increasing my knowledge of aesthetic procedures. 

I was invited by Galderma to undertake advanced training in anatomy at the Royal College of Surgeons with a select group. The agenda included anatomy training with a cadaver, something I haven't experienced since dental school and even more fascinating now than it was twenty years ago!

My experience highlights the fact that aesthetic procedures are not a purely cosmetic treatment. They are  extremely involved medical treatments that necessitate in depth knowledge of facial structures and the risks associated with them.

New proposals to regulate cosmetic procedures have recently been reported in the papers with The Daily Telegraph warning that anti-wrinkle treatments are “a crisis waiting to happen”.

The stories are based on an independent review of regulations governing the UK cosmetic industry. The review was chaired by the NHS medical director, Professor Sir Bruce Keogh, who said anyone having cosmetic procedures should be better protected than at present and people carrying out cosmetic procedures should be trained to a high standard.

The review particularly highlights concerns about non-surgical cosmetic procedures, such as:

Dermal fillers (injections of hyaluronic acid to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and scars)

Botox (injections of a toxin used to smooth the skin)

Chemical peel (where chemicals are used to remove dead skin)

Laser hair removal.

Under current regulations, all of these procedures can legally be performed by anyone, whatever their level of medical training. Ridiculous!This is in spite of the fact that, if performed incorrectly, these procedures can result in a range of complications such as burning, scarring, infection and even blindness. The review proposes that much tighter and rigorous regulation is required for these types of non-surgical cosmetic procedures to ensure their safety.

What did the Keogh review find?
The review found that dermal fillers are a particular cause for concern because anyone can set themselves up as a practitioner, with no requirement for knowledge, training or previous experience. There are insufficient checks in place on the quality of the products used during the procedure, the report says, pointing out that “most dermal fillers have no more controls than a bottle of floor cleaner”.

What recommendations have the review group made?
The report outlines the need for safer products, more highly skilled practitioners and more responsible providers. It calls for:

• EU regulations on medical devices to be extended to cover all cosmetic implants including dermal fillers, and new UK laws to make this happen sooner.
•  Dermal fillers to be classified as prescription only
• The Royal College of Surgeons to set standards for cosmetic surgery practice and training and to issue formal certification of competence.
• All those performing cosmetic procedures to be registered.
• Qualifications to be developed for providers of non-surgical procedures.

You can read NHS Bruce Keogh Review of Cosmetic Procedures here.

 

This is all very worrying and I must stress the importance of knowing the qualifications of any person who may be planning treatment with a potential patient.

Choose carefully when thinking about having a non-surgical cosmetic facial treatment.

You ideally want to enter into a long term relationship with a medical cosmetic practitioner so it is important to ask questions and find someone that you can trust and feel at ease with. Don’t be afraid to ask questions….

• What are the qualifications?
• Do you feel comfortable talking to them?
• Do they understand what you are looking to achieve?

• Do you have a range of options?
• How long have they been carrying out the treatment you are interested in?
• Have they fully informed you of what you can expect from treatment, the possible side effects and complications?
• Will they be easy to contact and see if the need should arise?
• Do the premises and the manner of the practitioner feel right?
• Are you talking to the clinician who will actually be performing the treatment?

 

 

 

Can lip fillers look natural?- Yes they can!

Many potential clients seeking lip enhancements are put off by the Lesley Ash lip experience. Everyone has heard about her treatment and the consequences that the unfortunate lady is having to live with. Of course, we always get to hear about the celebrities who have overdone it a bit in one way or another, while those who have successful, natural looking enhancements, in the way it should be done, manage to remain below the media radar. They simply remain looking good for their age.

Lesley Ash actually had a disastrous permanent lip implant using silicone and then had an allergic reaction to it. Why any cosmetic doctor would be prepared to offer a permanent treatment in this area is beyond me! This is no longer used due to the complications associated with it.

I offer only ultra fine, temporary, hyaluronic acid based fillers with a tried and tested clinical history and FDA approval. These include the Juvederm Ultra range. Juvéderm^® Ultra Smile lip enhancement treatment is a gentle filler dedicated to giving you fuller, more defined, natural-looking lips.

I always adopt the 'less is more' approach and stress to my clients about taking a minimal approach. Very small amounts of product can be used when carefully placed in specific areas of the lips to create a naturally plumper lip and more supported lip line. 'Trout pouts' tend to occur when too much filler is placed along the edges of the lips which can produce a stiff, protruding look with an obvious ridge. This is not the look that most of us seek!

As the effects of ageing take hold, even the lucky few who were born with perfectly beautiful lips may want to consider enhancing their lips’ appearance. Over time, the volume of the lips depletes, leaving a thinner, flatter appearance. Wrinkles and fine lines compromise their smooth look, and the vermillion borders and Cupid’s bow become less defined. Around the mouth, the area between your upper lip and nose can become flattened, and the corners of the mouth may turn downward, creating a tired, aged appearance.

You can enhance the contour, definition and overall shape of your lips, correcting any slight asymmetry and adding more support at the philtrum- those little lines below the nose- to help smooth away these signs of ageing. Juvederm Ultra Smile does contain a local anaesthetic too, so with the addition of lashings of topical cream beforehand this helps to make the treatment a far more comfortable one.

So... don't let those big lipped celebrities put you off! Your lips CAN be enhanced in a very natural way.

A Natural Look Can be Achieved with Botox

Many people still compare the effect of 'botox' to the ‘frozen’ faces of many celebrities, seemingly unable to show any expression. However, by working with the right practitioner, you can achieve a far more natural looking effect.

By relaxing the muscles in the face 'botox' tackles the wrinkles generated by these muscles but as a consequence reduces movement and therefore facial expressions such as frowning, raising your eyebrows etc. By adjusting the amount of botox injected, the level of muscle movement can also be varied.

Rather than eliminate all wrinkles completely, a far gentler effect can be achieved, where the lines are dramatically softened, but the face can still be very expressive.

A good aesthetics practitioner will discuss with you the look you want to achieve, and the amount of facial movement you wish to retain. Based on your consultation, they can then determine the right amount of botulinum toxin required to give the desired effect. The wrinkles will be greatly diminished but you should still be able to look natural when smiling or frowning. The goal is for you to look fresher faced..... not frozen faced!

Be the best version of yourself.

'First Time' aesthetic treatments

An effective skincare regime is important for maintaining healthy, beautiful looking skin, but there might come a time when you want to do a bit more to turn back the clock.

Thanks to a wide range of minimally invasive aesthetic procedures, we can now diminish the signs of ageing effectively and achieve natural appearing results non-surgically. However, it might seem daunting to choose the right type of treatment for your ‘first time’. Well, my first advice would be to go for a temporary treatment.

Two of the most popular minimally invasive treatments are dermal fillers and volumisers and wrinkle relaxing injections with botulinum toxin(known commonly as 'botox')

Hyaluronic acid is an example of an excellent temporary filler for so-called ‘static lines’ such as the nose-to-mouth lines. Fillers/volumisers can also be used to improve a gradually ‘deflating’ facial contour with a gentle cheek or lip plumping treatment for example.

For ‘dynamic lines’ caused by repeated facial expression movement ,such as frown lines between the eyebrows, the muscle relaxing botulinum toxin remains my all-time favorite.

Overall, I recommend a step-wise approach with phasing of treatments, so that changes will be gradual and you will continue to feel your own self, while optimal correction is achieved over time. Compare it to joining the gym – you wouldn’t expect to be all ‘sorted’ after a single session, would you?

New regulations for injectable cosmetic treatments.

You may have recently heard in the press that the regulations surrounding injectable cosmetic treatments have changed quite dramatically in the last couple of weeks, and this may have led to considerable uncertainty and possibly worry for anybody having such treatments

 Following some revelations on a Panorama programme about doctors who are prescribing Botox for administration by non –prescribing  nurses and,worryingly, even medically unqualified beauty therapists, the practice of so-called “remote prescribing” has been banned by the General Medical Council (GMC), and one doctor has already been suspended for this practice.

What remote prescribing means is that the doctor is prescribing treatment for a patient who he/she has not personally assessed face to face, and it is then administered by a non-medical aesthetician .This is a practice that has gone on for some time both in large chain clinics and also a lot of small nurse-run salons, but it is only now that the GMC have taken action to stop it.

The rules are now clear. Doctors, dentists or qualified nurse prescribers can only prescribe Botox after a face-to-face consultation.

I would like to reassure you that as far as my practice is concerned nothing has been affected. As a practicing dentist and medical prescriber I will continue to individually assess, prescribe and administer all injectable treatments as appropriate, following the highest standards possible so that your ongoing satisfaction and safety are ensured.

THIS MONTH'S ANTI-AGEING TIP

Anti-ageing Vitamin C

The sun. We all love it, when it manages to make an appearance, but it is the main external factor that causes ageing in all of us.

We automatically think of a sunblock as our main defence, but we also need to consider the free radical damage that causes the signs of ageing. What is a free radical ? I hear you ask.

When we run a machine, like a car, it burns fuel by combining the fuel with oxygen in the engine. Our car moves along the road on the released energy. However, the car also gives off exhaust fumes as a by-product. Something similar to this happens in the cells in our bodies. When our bodies combine oxygen with glucose(the fuel)in our cells we make energy, but we also make free radicals, our body's version of exhaust fumes. These are damaging to all the cells in our bodies.

 Vitamin C is one of the best anti-ageing chemicals available.Topical application of Vitamin C protects against photo ageing, acting as a powerful anti-oxidant that counteracts free radical damage, mopping them up like a mini Pac man.

Vitamin C soaks into the skin after it is applied and cannot be washed off. Once it is in the skin it helps protect from the sun’s damage. Unlike most sunscreens, topical Vitamin C is thought to provide wavelength independent UV protection. This is more effective because there are many wavelengths in the ultraviolet spectrum and most sun blocks only cover a few of them, leaving our skin vulnerable to the others. Even better, Vitamin C can help prevent sun damage without blocking the absorption of Vitamin D, an important vitamin manufactured in the skin during sun exposure.

Topical Vitamin C can help repair skin that is already damaged by the sun by replacing the Vitamin C that has been lost and boosting healing with its anti-inflammatory effect. Topical application has also been shown to help restore collagen and elastin, causing the skin to look and feel firmer.

It is for these reasons that I always recommend a daily combination of physical sunblock, along with topical application of Vitimin C serum, to give total protection from photo ageing.

Obagi Professional C serum is a highly effective product that penetrates to where it is needed. Just apply a few drops every day and you will soon notice an improvement in your skin.

 Obagi 10% Professional C serum available at Dentelle  £55.00

Lustre Light treatment for acne. Wecome to a new confident you.

Lustre Pure- Light treatment for Acne

I have just spent the weekend at FACE (Facial Aesthetics Conference and Exhibition) held at the Royal College of Physicians in London. One of the new treatments which caught my eye was the Lustre Pure, a home treatment therapy for problem skin.

What is acne?

Acne is the most common skin condition and can affect 80% of people at some point in their life. It is caused by the body’s immune system creating an inflammatory response to bacteria called P.acnes which lives in the skin.http://www.dentelle.co.uk/cosmeceutical-skincare.html P acnes grow in sebaceous glands which produces oil called sebum. Many acne treatments help clear acne by cleaning the skin and clearing the excess sebum, so reducing the growth of the bacteria. Other treatments, such as antibiotics, help to kill the bacteria, but these can have unwanted side effects and the bacteria may become resistant over time.

How Lustre works

Many acne sufferers find that their skin improves and spots seem to disappear when they have been out in the sunshine. However, we all know that sunlight contains dangerous UVA and UVB rays which cause skin ageing and can cause cancer. Scientists have found that visible blue light at a wavelength of 420nm does not damage the skin but is very effective in killing P acnes. Blue light has been used by dermatologists for many years to treat acne.

How does blue light kill acne bacteria

The bacteria that cause acne produce a chemical called porphyrin. When blue light at 420nm is applied to it this porphyrin becomes activated and this has been clinically shown to destroy the bacteria.

Lustre Light Technology

Lustre Pure Light is an at home treatment device available through skin clinics. It harnesses the safe, natural blue light of the visible spectrum to eliminate the spot-causing bacteria while being kind to the skin. It is a small, rechargeable device with slim flexible heads which can target problem areas. The device is portable and treatment is delivered when it is worn, so you can get on and do the things you need to do. This treatment is designed to work alongside existing acne therapies to help achieve the best results. It is recommended for use every day for 8 hours per week.

Take a look at what Dr Chris Steele on This Morning has to say about it

http://www.lustrepurelight.com/lustre-in-action/in-the-news/lustre-pure-light-features-on-this-morning

If you are interested in this treatment please contact us at Dentelle to find out more.

AN OLD ANTI-AGEING METHOD RE-INVENTED

Skin needling, otherwise known as micro-needling is a form of  natural collagen induction that is used facially to smooth wrinkles and improve depressed acne scarring . It can also reduce the appearance of stretch marks and scarring on the body.

This is not a new anti-ageing method . In the late 80's skin specialists had already published research on results of needling on scars and stretchmarks. Dermatologists also noticed that areas of depigmented skin tended to repigment during the process through transplantation of melanocyte cells from the normal pigmented areas to the lighter areas.

It is one of the easiest and most effective skin treatments available today and can safely be performed on all skin types, without any risk of post inflammatory hyperpigmentation which can be associated with other procedures , ie laser treatment and deep chemical peeels.

Skin ageing and wrinkles occur due to the continued breakdown of collagen and elastin at a faster rate than it is produced after the age of 25 years.By increasing these key ingredients the skin can gradually become more rejuvenated.

Microscopic punctures caused by the medical roller stimulate collagen production in the papillary dermis layer by triggering the fibroblasts in a cascade wound healing process..Each successive treatment will lead to further collagen production that will progressively fill in depressed scars and deep lines, and make the skin appear firmer. The infilling process can continue for up to 12 months following treatment.

Needling can be safely combined with botox and dermal fillers for even greater results. A combination of needling with hyaluronic acid injections can tighten up the skin while additional volumising fillers can lead to an overall 'facelift' effect by further sculpting and lifting the facial tissues.  Such appropriately performed skin needling may postpone a face-lift for a decade.

Is Botox safe?

This is a question concerning potential clients who would like to consider having anti-wrinkle injections but who are put off by popular misconceptions of ‘botox’ treatments. Numerous examples of celebrities with frozen faces don’t help to give it good press.

Since its first medicinal use in 1980 in America to treat misaligned eyes and uncontrollable eye ticks, botulinum toxin, commonly known as ‘Botox’, has grown into a multimillion pound industry. In fact, despite the recession, market analysts Mintel report the global market for cosmetic procedures has grown by 17 per cent in the last two years and is now worth £2.3 billion. Non-surgical procedures — the most common of which is Botox by far — account for 74 per cent of this in the UK.  
What is Botox?

Botulinum toxin is a purified protein manufactured under stringent control processes in pharmaceutical laboratories. It works by stopping the release of a chemical neurotransmitter so that nerve signals do not reach muscles and the effected muscles no longer contract. When injected into the face, reduced creasing of the skin allows the natural repair mechanisms of the dermis to fill in the wrinkle. This is why it works best on expression lines (dynamic wrinkles) rather than wrinkles unaffected by facial expression (static wrinkles).The latter are better addressed with dermal fillers.

Is Botox a poison?

Yes, it is. Originally produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum, botulinum toxin is one of the most powerful neurotoxins known. In the 1800s it caused many deaths by botulism (generalized muscle paralysis), usually after eating poorly prepared meat. When used medically, however, it is produced in a laboratory in purified form and given in minuscule quantities, so that there are no dangerous side effects.

Is Botox safe?

The drug has now been used in medicine for over 30 years. There are approximately 1800 published studies about it, making it one of the best-researched medicines ever. Dosages used to treat children with cerebral palsy may range from 100 to 400 units, whilst typical dosage for cosmetic use is 50-125 units. Botox is used in these small quantities to treat very specific areas of the face. It will not travel into your blood system in any way and effect other parts of your body.

What are the side effects?

There will be a temporary tiny pink mark and a little swelling at each injection site, which usually lasts for a matter of minutes. Occasionally a bruise may occur, as in any type of injection. You can reduce the risk of bruising by avoiding aspirin or ibuprofen-type drugs in the week prior to treatment. Rare side effects can include a headache. Laziness of an eyelid or mild double vision may occur due to technical error by a less experienced aesthetician. Fortunately these effects are temporary and reported to last one to two weeks.

How long does it last?

Botulinum toxin will reduce facial lines and wrinkles for approximately three to four months, so most people have treatment three or four times a year. The results of treatment are not immediately apparent, taking about two days to appear and a week or two to reach maximal effect. Repeated treatments will, after about 2 years, have a longer lasting effect, meaning that twice yearly injections will be sufficient.

What about migraines and excess sweating?

Botox is also very effective in reducing excessive sweating and has been approved for the treatment of migraine in the UK.

Will it produce a blank, expressionless face?

Only if used inappropriately ..and certainly not in my clinic! Unfortunately, many practitioners think that because reduced muscle activity reduces wrinkles, the more the face is paralysed the better. However, it is possible to subtly reduce wrinkles whilst still maintaining effective facial expressions and a very natural appearance.

SUN PROTECTION-The most important anti-ageing treatment of all.

According to a British Association of Dermatologists survey carried out in recent years, many Britons are unaware that sun protection can keep the skin looking younger, believing instead that applying a daily moisturizer, eating a healthy diet, drinking plenty of water and having facial treatments will suffice.

In fact, such measures will have nowhere near the anti-ageing impact of sun protection. Not only does exposure to UV increase a person's risk of skin cancer, it also affects the elastin in the skin, which leads to wrinkles and sun-induced skin ageing such as roughness, increased thickness and blotchy pigmentation. So, even though you might feel instantly better with that tan, years later you will live to regret it! In reality, each tan is giving your skin irreversible sun damage which will become very evident not far down life’s winding road!

Even though we may live in rainy, cloudy old England it is still essential to protect your skin from damaging UVA rays every single day. UVA rays are constantly present, no matter the season or the weather. If you think you can't get sun damage on a cloudy day, tell that to the UVA rays! They are so powerful that they also penetrate some clothing and even glass. When was the last time you applied sunscreen before getting behind the wheel?

These photos say it all! This lady sat in the same position at work in front of a window to her left for 15 years Look at the difference between the appearance of her skin on the two sides of her face. The left certainly has aged far more and even has a precancerous lesion.

UVA rays used to be considered relatively safe, in terms of the sun's rays, and that's why tanning beds, which use UVA rays, took center stage. We now know that using tanning beds before the age of 30 can actually increase your risk of skin cancer by 75%!

UVB Rays are the rays you can blame when you get sunburn. Unlike UVA rays, these rays aren't always the same strength year round - They're more prevalent in the summer months, however they are able to reflect off water or snow, so it's always important to protect yourself all year round. UVB rays are responsible for causing most skin cancers. While large doses of UVA rays can contribute to cancer, it's the UVB rays that are commonly to blame.
All sunscreens protect against UVB rays, but it wasn't until recent years that sunscreen started including UVA protection, and in fact, not all sunscreens do. Look for one that specifically says UVA/UVB or "broad spectrum coverage" on the bottle.

Our Environ range of skin care includes a highly effective sunscreen endorsed by the Cancer Association of South Africa. It is suitable for any age, even babies, and contains a reflective agent(titanium dioxide), UVA and UVB absorbent filters(Ethyl MethoXycinnamates and Butyl Dibenzoylmethane)as well as antioxidants Vitamin C , Vitamin E and Beta Carotene, to give a three armed attack against the damaging rays and free radicals. It should be applied every morning for anti-ageing protection after moisturising. If you want a tan…fake it!

Skin health

The importance of Vitamin A

Vitamin A is the central driving factor in the development of normal, healthy human tissue including all parts of the skin, literally from conception to death. If vitamin A was to disappear from earth tomorrow for some mysterious reason, no more humans would be born in the normal, recognizable form any more. We are human because of vitamin A.

Vitamin A is essential to assist the basal cell layer cells to specialise into the various functional epidermal cells above it. This process happens approximately once per month to five weeks. Without vitamin A this would not happen effectively, and healthy, functioning layers would not form.
Skin becomes thin because of a general lack of vitamin A, sun damage, loss of sex hormones, general ageing and excess exposure to cortisone(stress). If the skin is not assisted by proper nutrition of all elements which contribute to healthy cell behaviour, the end result will be malnutrition. Just as humans become very thin when they are starving and undernourished, so too does the skin, when it lacks essential vitamins and nutrients.

Environ eye gel is reviewed

Environ AVST Eye Gel

http://www.dentelle.co.uk/elegance.html
On days – even weeks – when sleep is in short supply, it’s an achievement to simply get through the day ….. On these days, you need all the help you can get and this no-nonsense product should fit the bill. Clean, crisp packaging with a large dollop of science thrown in for good measure. The gel is cooling and gentle, though it felt as is it was getting to work immediately and did help soften those lines after a few days.

The full review is at http://yummymummybeauty.com/?page_id=3509

Skin analysis event

Environ Advanced Skin Analysis

Have you ever wondered how your skin compares to others of your own age?
Or how you might look in a few years’ time, without some serious intervention?

... A high tech skin analysis technique by Environ is coming to Dentelle at Elegance Nails and Beauty for a series one day events, which will reveal all that’s good and bad about your skin.

A skin analyst from anti-ageing skincare brand Environ is hosting the special events and will be on hand to provide free* 45 minute consultations (limited to eight per event). She uses powerful Visia imaging technology to capture information and assess common problem areas, such as sun damage, brown pigmentation blemishes, capillary damage, wrinkles, scars or imperfections and congested pores. This equipment is so advanced that plastic surgeons and dermatologists use it worldwide.

She will be identifying goals for treatments and offering solutions to overcome niggling complexion concerns and take years off your appearance, without the need to go under the knife. The skin advisor recommends products for use at home, salon treatments as well as dietary and lifestyle advice, which are aimed at giving the individual clearer, more radiant, even toned, smoother and less lined skin.

The machine’s camera provides a series of images which reveal the extent of each problem and attributes a score. Clients pay a return visit to the salon after three months, when improvements are graded by comparing a new set of visuals with the originals.

“There are too many empty promises in the beauty world,” says Environ Founder Dr Des Fernandes. “By using this sophisticated system we can now prove to our clients that using active skincare products and following our advice makes a measurable and visible difference. We can even artificially ‘age’ your skin to show how you could look in five years without proper skincare.”

*Although the Environ skin analysis is free, there is a £20 booking fee, which is redeemable against Environ products purchased on the day.

For more information about the Environ's Skin Analysis Events please contact Clare at clare@dentelle.co.uk

Next event is scheduled for 20th February 2012..only a few places remaining!

Keeping up to date.

November Facial Aesthetics Masterclass with Dr. Koenraad de Boulle 

Clare spent a fabulous day at this masterclass. A very engaging speaker with countless top tips for successful aesthetic treatments.

This exciting Masterclass is open to medical professionals from the aesthetics industry (doctors, dentists, registered nurses etc.) and is a unique opportunity to expand their industry knowledge. The itinerary for the day includes: lectures on facial aesthetics; interactive assessment of cosmetic indications using selected patients; demonstrations of techniques from basic to advanced; discussion of product selections; Q&A with Koenraad; how to manage complications.

Journalists give Genuine Dermaroller™ Therapy ™ the thumbs up

More than 90% of journalists who have tried Genuine Dermaroller™ Therapy™ would recommend the treatment to others, according to a survery carried out by AesthetiCare®.  Publications surveyed included The Daily Mail, Prima and The Evening Standard. Journalists polled also commented that they saw Genuine Dermaroller™ Therapy ™ as a fantastic alternative to more invasive skin treatments and over 70% stated that they found the procedure to be uncomfortable rather than painful.  Many polled also felt that the treatment would be around for a very long time and with over 1000 practitioners now trained, it’s easy to see how it will continue to go from strength to strength.   Managing Director Roger Bloxham said, ‘This interesting survey of top beauty journalists who ‘really know their stuff’ demonstrates what a valuable and now established treatment Genuine Dermaroller™ Therapy is and I would like to thank all the medical aesthetic practitioners through out the UK who have delivered this treatment and enabled thousands of their clients to receive the great benefits the journalists in this survey refer to. Also I would like to thank them for maintaining the standards that we in the medical aesthetic community aspire to by using the highest quality Genuine Dermaroller™ German manufactured medical devices and spreading the message that this is a treatment that needs to be conducted in a medical aesthetic setting, this has enabled the reputation and therefore the benefits of this great treatment to be maintained in an environment which is otherwise currently unregulated in the UK”.

New Dermal Filler Technique

BACN Unveils New Device For Facial Injectables

Clare recently attended to BACN Conference to keep up to date with all the very latest techniques.

She has already had training in this advanced technique which uses a blunt cannula rather than a needle to administer dermal fillers without damaging the surrounding tissues.

A major change in the way anti-ageing ‘fillers’ are being administered means that the risk of bruising and swelling from facial injectables is becoming a thing of the past.

As members of the British Association of Cosmetic Nurses learned at their Second Annual Conference this week, the manufacturers of several leading dermal fillers are proposing cannulas instead of needles for certain treatments.  The benefits are numerous – including an easier injecting process that involves far fewer entry points and therefore less tissue trauma for patients.  The outcome is a perfect result with no evidence of recent treatment.

“The introduction of the cannula is truly a technical revolution for professional injectors using facial fillers,” remarked Emma Davies, Chair of the British Association of Cosmetic Nurses (BACN), who explained that by using a cannula, the injector can deliver product to a wide area of the face through a single perforation.
Cannulas are devices with elongated, fine flexible tubes.  A needle is used to pierce the patient’s skin and is then replaced by a cannula which can be used to introduce tissue fillers to several sites – for example, the mid-face, cheeks and the naso-labial folds – without puncturing the skin again.

Cannulas are especially useful for particularly sensitive areas of the face, such as around the eyes, and the lips.  Because the skin is pierced far less when using a cannula, dermal tissue is less disturbed, there is virtually no discomfort  for the patient and discoloration and oedema rarely occur

RADIESSE®

Healthy young skin contains collagen that gives it volume, flexibility and strength. As part of the aging process, your own natural collagen breaks down. This loss of elasticity and volume results in wrinkles, facial lines and skin laxity that take away the youthful appearance from your face.

RADIESSE^® — For Volume and Contours

The treatment of individual wrinkles is often not enough to restore a youthful and fresh appearance. In order to counter the effects of gravity and regain a younger shape, the face needs real volume. This can be achieved with a dermal filler which also re-stimulates natural collagen production for effective and lasting volume.

Thanks to a special gel-matrix, Radiesse^® volumising filler creates immediately visible results. With its fine calcium microspheres Radiesse^® volumising filler stimulates the body's natural collagen formation to create long-lasting volume. The gel itself, as well as the microspheres, are completely broken down by the body over time.

Radiesse^® volumising filler puts volume back exactly where it was. With gentle volumising deeper wrinkles and hollow or sagging cheeks disappear, and the natural facial contours return.

Dual effect volume formation

• Immediate effect due to elastic gel-matrix
• Long-acting effect thanks to collagen stimulation

Safe to use

• Comprehensive clinical studies confirm effectiveness and tolerance
• Ask your doctor what Radiesse® volumising filler can do for you

Welcome Back Your Own Natural Collagen

The ideal way to achieve wrinkle reduction is by replenishing lost volume. With RADIESSE^® volumising filler, you welcome back your own natural collagen to smooth out the signs of aging. The unique formulation of RADIESSE^® volumising filler stimulates collagenesis – the production of new collagen – which results in increased volume that may last a year or more in many patients. Because of this natural way of wrinkle correction, RADIESSE^® volumising filler is more and more becoming the favorite injectable filler of cosmetic surgeons, estheticians and other medical professionals for long-lasting rejuvenation.

The RADIESSE^® volumising filler difference:

• Immediate correction of moderate to severe wrinkles
• Stimulates the body's own natural collagen production
• Feels soft and looks natural
• Provides results that last a year or more in many patients
• Allows an easy and convenient procedure, back to normal activities in no time

With just one syringe, many patients obtain an immediate and long-lasting youthful appearance. Because the treatment is simple, quick, comfortable and convenient, and because it provides immediately visible results that last, more and more people are convinced that RADIESSE^® volumising filler is the natural choice for maintaining a more youthful appearance

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Spotlight on products-Teosyal Cosmeceuticals

Why do we need Hyaluronic acid? Youthful skin is rich in hyaluronic acid. Hyaluronic acid has a vital function in the skin. It binds water and thereby hydrates the skin and keeps it fresh, firm and healthy It’s a medical fact that the quality and quantity of hyaluronic acid, naturally present in skin to maintain its plumpness and firmness, diminishes with age. The skin can then become dehydrated, tissue can start to sag and the first wrinkles begin to appear and the battle with the aging process commences!. However it is possible to recover firm, well-toned skin by replenishing it with the use of additional hyaluronic acid. The Next Generation – New in Anti Wrinkle treatments This can be delivered not only through dermal fillers but now also with the application of a new generation of scientifically-based topical treatments. Lifestyle Aesthetics brings Teosyal Cosmeceuticals to the UK, to join the award winning Teosyal range of 100% hyaluronic acid dermal fillers and create a complete “inside and out” anti-ageing skincare programme. Based on the use of microspheres of hyaluronic acid, the cosmetic products in the new range have been designed to provide a three-fold effect: in-depth action to lessen the signs of aging; correct and cover skin imperfections and prepare skin for cosmetic injections During independent clinical studies, wrinkle depth was shown to decrease by as much as 52 per cent1 and wrinkle volume to decrease by as much as 56 per cent1.  In addition, the skin was shown to begin its restructuring process at the dermal-epidermal junction in less than 10 days2. The Launch The new range received its official debut at this month’s 10 Years Younger Live show but it has already been achieving rave reviews from the first consumers that have tried out some advance supplies. Ask for your nearest stockist.