Island Life Magazine Ltd June/July 2009 | Page 96

life FASHION, HEALTH & BEAUTY Are you missing one 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? Facelift without surgery? Implants are the way forward Old to new Dental implants have many advantages *Dental implants look, feel and function like your natural teeth *Dental implant allows you to eat, laugh and smile naturally *Healthy teeth do not need to be ground down to support dental implants *Anchoring dental implants in the jawbone stimulate bone tissue arresting the ongoing bone loss, which occurs after a tooth is extracted, ensuring an aesthetic result which help to maintain facial structures *Dental implants do not require any adhesives to hold the new teeth in place, and eliminate discomfort and insecurity of loose, ill fitting dentures * Last but not least; you get a secure and permanent tooth replacement Replacing a single tooth/Several teeth/ all of the teeth *A dental implant is the optimal solution for anyone who is missing one or more teeth *There are two solutions when several teeth are missing: separate crowns on dental implants or a bridge attached to two or more implants *When all of your teeth are missing in either upper, lower or both jaws you can choose a full bridge supported by dental implants or and implant retained denture. The implant retained denture is easily removed but will remain securely anchored during function and you will be spared the embarrassment suffered by conventional denture wearers when their dentures dislodge during eating out, speaking and laughing in company. NO REFERRAL REQUIRED For further details and treatment please contact Dr A Sattar at Wootton Bridge Dental Implant Clinic on 01983 882111 96 Facial cosmetic surgery (face-lift) commonly involves removal of excess loose skin on the face, neck and around the eyes and tightening of the soft tissues. A surgical facelift is useful if someone has too much loose skin and wants a quicker improvement. It is not effective for lines and wrinkles for the upper part of the face, or around the nose and mouth areas. A facelift also does not improve the quality of the skin. The risks, costs and recovery time can put some people off surgery, and most are looking for a natural youthful look. So what does a “ no surgery face lift” involve ? If someone wants to have a more natural youthful look but does not want surgery, they would need a combination of cosmetic treatments. One of the most exciting developments that has taken place in the last few years, is the lifting and tightening of loose s kin on the face, jowls, eyes and neck with the Titan infra-red device. While previously there was no option other than surgery for loose skin, now a simple light treatment gives good results without surgery or recovery time. The infra-red light warms the deeper layer of skin causing collagen contraction and hence makes the skin tighter. New collagen is produced which lifts the face, jowls and neck and the result is a very fresher, natural look. The skin surface remains unchanged Dr G Jilani MBBS MRCP(UK) and there is no recovery time, which people love. It is a safe and comfortable treatment which takes about an hour. You can see improvement straight away, but the best results are seen in approximately 2-3 months. Titan has won the prestigious “Aesthetic Trends & Technologies Award” for best non laser for wrinkles reduction, which is a major achievement. The common expression lines and wrinkles on the upper face (frown, forehead lines and crows feet) improve dramatically with Botox. Lines around the nose, mouth and cheeks are reduced with the natural Restylane filler. All these treatments take about 30 minutes and people can get on with their lives straight away. The blemishes on the face caused by ageing, such as age spots, pigment marks, redness, broken veins, open pores, and dull skin can be improved by skin treatments like Intense Pulsed Light, Microdermabrasion or a Facial peel which gives the skin a youthful appearance. Is Titan suitable for everyone? Yes. Anyone usually over the age of 30 with loose skin on the face and neck are ideal candidates. You are never too old and even 70 year olds are being treated with good results. It is popular with men as it is a comfortable treatment (no injections).All skin types and even sensitive skin can be treated. Dr G Jilani MBBS MRCP(UK) The Island Cosmetic Clinic Tel: 01983 880180 www.islandcosmeticclinic.co.uk The Island's most loved magazine