MonaLisa Touch Laser Therapy is available at the Coltishall Clinic

MonaLisa Touch offers a new method, with a unique concept, to restore the women’s health and it represents a truly decisive solution for:

· *Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM)

·      *Dyspareunia

·      *Pain

·      *Itching

·      *Mild Mixed Urinary Incontinence

·      *Low oestrogen symptoms after childbirth

 

MonaLisa Touch is the only laser therapy fully recognized by International Scientific Community and supported by Clinical Publications.

This is a painless laser therapy that uses lasers to reshape and regenerate women’s tissue that may have started to degenerate.

 How it works

MonaLisa Touch works by applying a gentle laser therapy to your intimate areas. This stimulates the production of new collagen, rehydrating and tightening the membrane lining. Your consultant will administer treatment in tiny dots, meaning only a tiny area is affected at a time.

 What Happens

The laser gently acts through a special scanner, creating indistinguishable micro-treated areas that are required for triggering the production of new collagen, which is the main protein found in structural tissue. The laser’s action safely and painlessly reactivates the proper function of the intimate areas, while also improving the symptoms associated with mild urinary incontinence. A tissue regeneration process lasting several weeks is triggered. Stimulation occurs immediately and improvements can be seen after the first treatment. This minimally invasive, painless procedure is usually completed in five minutes.

 Afterwards

No recovery time is needed. You’ll be able to leave the clinic immediately afterwards and carry on with your normal daily activities. You should start seeing improvements in your symptoms after one treatment, but three treatments are often required to maximise improvements. Feeling of loose tissue, itching, burning, dryness and pain during sex should all be significantly reduced. 

 Call 01603 736487 to book your consultation.  Find out more information here

Cost effective, cutting edge laser and skin treatments and treatment combinations are available at the Coltishall Clinic.

 

We realise that this year has been tough for most people and we are offering special pricing for the winter season on some of our treatment packages and combinations. We have implemented a COVID-19 secure policy and enhanced cleaning protocols to minimize risk of transmission.

 

Coltishall Clinic is well known for offering effective cutting edge laser, skin and vein care treatments and have patients travel from all over the world for such treatments and results. One of our unique serving proposition [USP] is that we offer a full range of services under one roof. We firmly believe in the importance of a full ‘tool-box’ so that we can offer customized bespoke treatments to our patients. Patients are often pleasantly surprised when they think surgery is the only answer to their problems but it turns out that a much better option for them is non-surgical! Sometimes however surgery may be the best solution so we can offer a choice. This is the beauty of coming to a clinic like ours where we are very fortunate to work with a full range of laser and light devices, non surgical, minimally invasive and surgical options. We can talk to you, examine you and assess your wishes and requirements and then offer a solution from our extensive ‘tool-box’ that meets your criteria. You- our patients, are at the centre of everything we do. We not only invest in education, treatments and machines, we also invest in techniques and tools to enhance your comfort.

 

A very important consideration is that age related changes occur at multiple levels so unless you are very young, are seeing early changes or have a specific concern-chances are you may choose more than one option for most natural looking and pleasing results.  Only a well-equipped clinic with experience can offer you such a well-rounded package.

 

So here are some popular treatment packages and combinations on offer for you. Please do check the website for latest information before calling to book!

Laser hair removal- 30% off treatment course

Skin rejuvenation packages on a budget.

 

1] Peel and plump.

     This treatment is designed to exfoliate skin cells, address dehydration and stimulate skin cells and collagen synthesis. A combination to cleanse, exfoliate and rejuvenate. This includes- A gentle cleansing, AgeraRx Chemical peel, Diamond Microdermabrasion for exfoliation and LED light for plumper skin.

Exclusive Package price £135 [Save £75]

 

2] 3 for 2 Peel and polish offer

These procedures combine AgeraRx gentle chemical peels with diamond microdermabrasion. This will leave your skin looking and feeling pampered, fresh, well hydrated and plump.

Exclusive Package price £190 [Save £95]

3] Ultimate Skin Package

The ultimate experience to cleanse, refine and rejuvenate along with hydrating and firming the skin. This includes the revolutionary no needle mesotherapy.

     A gentle cleansing, AgeraRx Chemical peel, Diamond Microdermabrasion for exfoliation, CO2 laser micro channel creation, No needle mesotherapy with Hyaluronic acid, vitamins and minerals and LED light for plumper skin

Exclusive package price £ 385 [Save £ 325]

 

4] Fractional laser toning/ clear lift/ Laser genesis skin toning

A quick no-downtime lunchtime laser procedure for skin toning and brightening. Includes diamond microdermabrasion followed by q switched laser or laser genesis procedure. If you always wanted a laser skin treatment but worry about cost and recovery, this one is for you.

£ 1000 for 5 sessions [Save £ 575]

 

If you are after quick results we also offer mini-makeover packages.

A number of changes happen to us as we age. We have volume loss, over active muscles, sun damage and loss of elasticity. No single treatment can address all of these issues. Treatment combinations provide the best and natural results. We have invested in top of the range comprehensive technology and have the experience of using it effectively. We have designed these packages for reversing age related changes in one appointment. A kind of mini extreme makeover!

LIQUID FACELIFT

Three different facial treatment packages are available. These include treatments to improve and brighten your skin in combination with injections to address lines and wrinkles and volume loss. Prices range from £790 for a bronze package to £1650 for liquid facelift gold package. More information and details are available on the website

JAWLINE AND NECK MAKEOVER £ 750

The neck is a very delicate and visible part of the body. If you are noticing age related changes such as skin thinning, loss of elasticity and early sagging of neck and jawline then this package may be right for you.
This includes radiofrequency treatment of the jawline and neck, clear lift laser and LED light therapy, this is followed by Nefertiti lift muscle relaxing injections to weaken muscles responsible for neck bands and jawline sagging.

HEAVENLY HANDS  £ 750

Hands are often the most neglected parts of the body and often show signs of ageing. These include volume loss and skin changes that show pigmentation, loss of volume and prominent veins. We use 1.5 cc dermal fillers to plump up the hands and then IPL or q switched laser to tackle pigmentation.

We are offering much more than this. If you prefer to add a CO2 laser treatment to any of the above packages we are giving an additional 15% discount. Call us on 01603736487 to benefit from these offers.

Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food

You are what you eat.

This is very true and at a time like this, when the world is in the midst of a pandemic let's take an opportunity to revisit our diet and the principles of optimum nutrition.

When I was in medical school there was very little formal education on nutrition. Yes, we did learn about principal food groups, vitamins and minerals and diseases caused by deficiency or even excess of these items but that was it! No education on optimal nutrition for prevention of diseases or indeed optimum nutrition in the post-operative period to hasten recovery. I believe this was important knowledge for a surgical resident but the emphasis was on surgical anatomy and how to do the operations well.
I don't believe this situation has changed much today.
Most of the nutritional education for me has been self directed learning and and a huge amount of knowledge working with my membership of learned societies such as the American Academy of Anti-aging medicine and World Academy of Anti-aging medicine. I also took and passed the board certification examination in anti-aging medicine all those years ago. I do not practice all aspects of anti-aging medicine especially bio identical hormones at present. I like to call it as optimal aging or age management rather than anti-aging!

Nutrition and optimum nutrition can be a very confusing subject. Hardly a day goes by when you do not read conflicting headlines about benefits and harms of substances like chocolate or alcohol!
So what is the truth ?
One has to critically appraise the literature out there. There are a couple of books that I highly recommend and and these are -

1)Thomas M. Campbell II
The China Study Solution: The Simple Way to Lose Weight and Reverse Illness, Using a Whole-Food, Plant-Based Diet

2)David Servan-Schreiber
Anticancer: A New Way of Life

Both by highly regarded authors. There are others but let's not overload you!




So here is a summary of what I believe to not attract much controversy. 

Modern diet is rich in calories but deficient in nutrients.

Obesity is a ticking time bomb.

Portion size distortion has occurred. Our stomach is the size of our fist so this has to be remembered when we talk about an optimal portion size.

Natural whole foods are good and processed food is not that great.

High fructose corn syrup, trans fats and sugars are what I call daily poisons.

Meat and dairy are not good for us.

"Well most government guidelines say that a balanced diet should have meat and dairy in it' I hear you ask. The problem is that there are so many lobby groups that by the time the government guidelines come out they have been watered down to keep different pressure groups happy, so you have to consider conflict of interest when you read any of these.

In summary I believe that predominantly plant-based, unprocessed and locally sourced food is best. You get fruits and vegetables that are in season, that have been produced locally and haven't been plucked before they've had chance to ripen and secrete all the good flavanoids and polyphenols. These are the real immune boosters.

I do believe that vitamin and mineral supplementation is important as modern diet is deficient in these items.

So what's in it for me?
I have no financial interest in any of this. I believe in preventative medicine and that prevention is better than cure. Of course it goes without saying that you get the best results from our treatments if you have good nutritional status. Poor nutritional status will not provide optimal results from any medical or cosmetic intervention..

I hope you found this article of some benefit. You're welcome to leave your comments below.

Dr Sanjay Gheyi MBBS MS FRCS BCAAM Medical Director Coltishall Clinic 
#optimumnutrition  #gooddiet   #antiageing  
#norwich   #norfolk

COVID-19 TEMPORARY CLOSURE

Cessation of all routine activities. Coltishall Clinic is now closed for all routine activities for a period of at least two weeks. We will keep you updated and see you once this Covid-19 is sent packing away or government advice is updated. We apologise for the inconvenience. 

23 March 2020

Commoditisation of Botox and Dermal fillers. Norwich is wild west of facial aesthetics.

Botox is a prescription only medicine. By definition it has to be administered by someone who can prescribe. Also prescription drugs cannot be advertised. Walking through Norwich High Street I saw beauty salons advertising Botox openly with posters outside their doors. If you do an online search for Botox in Norwich you will see high-ranking pages from non-medical people who put their lives on social media. Search engines of course love them because they are churning out content non-stop and putting every treatment they do online despite the fact that often they are making people look like aliens!

As someone who has run a successful Norwich based aesthetic practice administering botox and dermal fillers for more than a decade this is somewhat disconcerting to see. United Kingdom is unique in this regard as anyone can inject Botox and Fillers. There are people who are abusing their position to be able to prescribe Botox and fillers and then supplying them to non-medics to administer ( for a fee ). Of course every year there are more and more complications from these treatment carried out non professionally. Did you know that filler complications can be catastrophic! No I am not saying that complications do not occur in hands of doctors. No medical treatment is risk free but by seeing a properly trained qualified and experienced medical professional you are making it less likely for this to occur and should complications occur, you are in best hands with somebody who can take care of these. Why would you see a non doctor for a medical procedure?

Dr Sanjay Gheyi MBBS MS FRCS is medical director at the coltishall cosmetic clinic in Norfolk. He administers thousands of injectable treatments every year along with a full range of cosmetic surgery, laser and non surgical treatments with outstanding patient satisfaction.

Treatment of leg veins. A case study.

Leg veins are a common complaint.  They can be symptomatic and untreated can cause complications such as eczema and leg ulcers.

Unfortunately Varicose Vein treatments are often not available on the NHS. Successful treatments usually require a combination of modalities.

A patient journey starts with a thorough assessment that usually includes a duplex ultrasound scan that we perform in the clinic. It is best to have this scan performed by the treating surgeon. If the scan reveals underlying hidden varicose veins these have to be addressed before treatment of surface veins.

We are grateful for our patient for allowing us to use her photos. She has had endovenous laser therapy, microphlebectomy and sclerotherapy treatments. She is very pleased with her results which will further improve over next few months. She was able to go on a sunny holiday and wear shorts after 20 years. What is remarkable is that modern technology now allows us to treat leg veins without general anaesthesia or hospitalization. This also allows treatments as a day case without prolonged recovery period.
It is a mistake to treat thread veins without making sure there are no hidden veins lurking beneath the surface. Make sure you see a practitioner who can at least use a screening ultrasound to make sure you are treated the right way.

You can find out more information here 

Call us on 0800 0430737 or fill our appointment form to arrange your consultation.

Facial Rejuvenation Experts- Coltishall Cosmetic Clinic

There is no shortage of practitioners from a variety of backgrounds offering Dermal fillers and Botox injections. The trouble is that a majority of these practitioners do not understand how the face ages and/ or have a limited number of treatments to offer. Any specialist mechanic needs a properly resourced toolbox not just one or two tools. Same thing with facial rejuvenation. If your practitioner only has one or two tools, that is all they can offer you, whether or not it is best for you. 

Someone with 30 years experience in general practice or nursing maybe an expert in asthma management or vaccination but it does not make them an expert in facial rejuvenation- although they may make such claims. So do check that your practitioner has experience in procedures they are offering you.

Concepts of beauty also change over time. So we need a balanced approach rather than too much of the wrong thing!

Let me give you some examples. In the 1970's when we did not have the modern treatments and technology all we had was facelift surgeries. Surgeons devised extensive invasive techniques in order to produce the tightest and longest lasting results that they could. We all know the consequences, the results were too tight 'Wind Tunnel' look faces but they were not necessarily young or pleasing to look at.

Now such surgeries have fallen out of favour and we are in an era of over filling. What I call 'pillow faces'. Sadly it is not only the patients, but I see practitioners with such appearances. Looking filled has almost become the norm!

When Botox first came out it was the norm to see frozen expressionless faces. Patient themselves are now moving away from too much Botox and requesting less of the stuff so they still have moment but look softer and well rested.

So what is our approach of facial rejuvenation at the coltishall clinic?

Our approach is to produce natural looking, pleasing and harmonious results. We recommend that you bring your old photo that you like to your consultation. We can see how your face has changed and try and reverse these changes.

What happens with facial ageing and how we can help?

1. Loss of skin quality, sun exposure and smoking related changes.

Solution- skincare and skin rejuvenation treatments. You need a machine or laser that is suitable for your unique concerns. We are one of the very few clinics in the country who have invested in the full range of specialised dermatological lasers. Some practitioners claim their laser can do everything but that simply is not true. Often a combinations of machines are required to produce best results. Dedicated Medical Lasers are advanced tools and much better than cheap devices that have become widely available to non-medical personnel since deregulation!

2. Hyper dynamic wrinkles or in simpler terms wrinkles caused by over use or overactivity of facial expression muscles.

Solution-judicious use of botulinum toxin injections.

3. Loss of volume- we lose bone, fat and muscle resulting in facial deflation and sagging of tissues.

Solution-facial fillers to restore lost volume and surgery to reposition sagging tissues and remove excess skin. 

Fillers have come a long way and today's fillers are natural, highly purified products which are extremely unlikely to produce allergic reactions or other problems. One caveat is to stay away from permanent fillers. The only permanent filler I use is your own fat to restore the facial volume.

4. Sagging skin- gravity and reduction in skin quality can cause skin to stretch and sag. If you have not had the benefit of preventative treatments or there is significant skin excess surgery is required. However, you do not need extensive surgery under general anaesthesia. By improving your skin quality and replacing lost volume you are less likely to need extensive surgery.  Extensive surgery has fallen out of favour and less invasive surgery under local anaesthesia is in. This is what we like to offer. Extent of surgery is also tailored to your specific requirements.

 

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