FASHION + BEAUTY
BELLA VOU Q & A
YOUR COSMETIC PROCEDURE QUESTIONS ANSWERED BY MR AMIR NAKHDJEVANI OF BELLA VOU , TUNBRIDGE WELLS .
QUESTION
It ' s the New Year , and my resolution is to look my best . What are your top three recommendations for cosmetic procedures that will help me feel incredible in 2017 ?
ANSWER
CHEMICAL PEELS
Chemical peels are a fantastic , non-invasive method to rejuvenate tired , dull looking skin so you can face 2017 with a fresh-faced , more youthful complexion . Best of all , a chemical peel doesn ’ t cost the earth ! Winter is actually the best time for a chemical peel , as they are particularly effective on skin that has not been exposed to the sun recently .
A chemical peel involves the application of a chemical solution to the skin , which causes it to exfoliate and eventually peel off . Chemical peel treatment effectively combats wrinkles , lines , acne scars and rough skin and reveals refreshed and regenerated skin after treatment which is smoother , more radiant and makes you look fabulous .
Chemical peels have both cosmetic and medical benefits . Cosmetically , the exfoliation from the peel improves pore size , reduces hyperpigmentation from sun damage , old acne lesions , and melasma , as well as improving the appearance of fine lines . Medically , a chemical peel can improve acne , benign keratoses and actinic keratoses ( precancerous lesions ). Peels achieve these results by removing damaged outer layers of the skin allowing a fresh , new layer of skin to naturally emerge .
The skin heals quickly , so in just a few days you will notice improved appearance of the skin , more even skin colour , smoother texture and a healthier , more radiant glow .
ANTI-WRINKLE INJECTIONS
If you look in the mirror at the start of each year and fret about the deepening lines and wrinkles around your eyes , mouth , brow or forehead you are certainly not alone ! Antiwrinkle injections are a temporary but highly effective fix to remove fine lines and wrinkles for a quick pick me up .
Wrinkles and lines on the face and around the lips and eyes are a natural part of aging that can be reduced by the use of dermal filler injections . The treatment uses a special gel made from hyaluronic acid which occurs naturally in most bodily tissues and is injected deep into the skin to push up , plump and flatten the crease or wrinkle .
Anti-wrinkle injections will start to take effect within five days , with the full effects usually visible within 10 days . By contrast , fillers provide relatively instantaneous results . Fillers and anti-wrinkle injections are not permanent , with the effects usually lasting between four and nine months , depending on the product and the client ’ s physiology .
CONCEPT FACELIFT
If you ’ re looking for a more permanent solution to reduce the signs of aging then you may wish to consider a surgical option . As we age the skin on our face and neck loses elasticity and sags , causing lines and wrinkles to appear . The underlying muscle layer also slips down the face as connective tissue like collagen breaks down . Jowls form around the mouth and lax skin along the jaw and neck line can make us look old , “ hollowed out ” and tired .
At Bella Vou we offer our unique Concept Facelift . Carried out entirely under local anaesthetic , the procedure avoids the risks of general anaesthetic treatments which many people want to avoid for purely aesthetic or cosmetic treatments .
A short incision is made in front of the ear allowing access to the underlying muscle layer of the face which is tightened and excess skin is removed , resulting in a smoother , more youthful appearance .
The minimally invasive technique means patients are fully healed within a couple of days , rather than the six to eight week recovery typical of traditional facelift procedures . The Concept Facelift is a walk-in / walk-out treatment which means no hospital stays , no drains or bandages and minimal bruising and scarring . The Concept Facelift is easily combined with a neck lift and / or eyelid surgery to provide total facial rejuvenation with natural looking results .
Have you ever thought about having a cosmetic procedure , but have questions or concerns ? Email insidekent @ sidewaysmedia . co . uk with your questions , and Mr Amir Nakhdjevani will answer them in the next issue of insideKENT .
Bella Vou Pantiles Clinic 45-47 The Pantiles Tunbridge Wells TN2 5TE 01892 257357 www . bellavou . co . uk
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