Island Life Magazine Ltd February/March 2010 | Page 82

life FASHION, HEALTH & BEAUTY February/March 2010 For further details and treatment please contact Dr G Jilani MBBS MRCP(UK) The Island Cosmetic Clinic Tel: 01983 880180 Dr A Sattar www.islandcosmeticclinic.co.uk Spring clean 01983 882111 your skin Are you missing one M.Clin.Dent., P.D.D., BChD., B.Pharm. or more teeth? Do you have difficulty eating certain foods or speaking clearly due to tooth loss? Do you suffer from the discomfort of ill fitting dentures? Have your bridges failed? IMPLANTS are the way forward for everyone... old to new NO REFERRAL REQUIRED Wootton Bridge Dental Implant Clinic 82 If you feel your skin is looking dull, or you have sun damaged skin,acne, acne scarring, or open pores the Dermagenesis Medical Microdermabrasion might be just what you need. With over a decade of success in Europe, the microdermabrasion procedure has been used to treat millions of satisfied people. The benefits of microdermabrasion over chemical peels and laser includes less pain or discomfort, minimal risk, no recovery time and it is suited for all skin types. Medical Microdermabrasion is setting a new standard for skincare. The procedure is fast predictable and painless. Microdermabrasion is commonly used to treat and diminish: • • • • • • • • • • Blackheads & whiteheads Fine lines & wrinkles Sun damaged skin Acne prone skin Acne scarring Superficial age spots Hyperpigmentation Oily skin Dry or patchy skin Certain types of stretch marks The procedure is performed using a hand piece that passes over the skin two or three times. This evenly removes the stratum corneum, the outermost layer of skin. The vacuum action of the machine also stimulates collagen production. Not all Microdermabrasion machines are the same. Dermagenesis Medical Microdermabrasion used in doctors clinics, uses a highly controlled flow of fine, medical grade crystals to remove the dead outermost layer of skin. This skin exfoliation process reveals the new, living skin cells that are soft, smooth and receptive to nutrients. Some milder machines polish the skins surface but medical machines remove deeper layers of the skin. Most people will notice their skin looks fresher with one treatment, but to achieve optimum, longer lasting results and treat problem skins you will need a course of 4-6 treatments. You may experience slight redness for 24 hours, but it is not very noticeable and you can easily cover with make up. After the age of 25, our skin cell turnover slows down from 4-6 weeks to 8-12 weeks, leaving our skin duller and allowing impurities to build up within the skin, resulting in blackheads, pimples and open pores. Spring is a great time to Microderm, as our skin can appear dry from central heating, and harsh weather. It’s a spring clean for your skin. Visit our new website - www.visitislandlife.com