Non-surgical face lift in your lunch hour. Liquid facelift at the Coltishall Cosmetic Clinic.

If you have thought about having a facelift but worry about aneathesia,
bruising, pain or recovery then read on. You can now have a pain less face lift in your lunch hour. It provides great results at lower cost than surgery.

How is this possible?

A face lift only tightens loose skin; it does not replace lost volume from the face which is probably the most important component of facial ageing. It will not improve skin texture or tone either. We are increasingly using volumisation of the face in addition to skin tightening which if performed without volume restoration gives a tight but not a natural look. I prefer a natural look for my clients.

Most of us do not have time to recover from a surgical  procedure and with recent advances in non-surgical treatments we can achieve very impressive results. We have an impressive array of lasers and other devices to address all aspects of ageing skin.Restylane Sub Q lifts your face in an instant and the results are great. It is being hailed as something of a breakthrough. My clients who have received this treatment are very pleased with it. It is performed under local anaesthesia and takes about 30 minutes. You can then walk away with a rejuvenated natural look and years taken off your face. As it is a deeper filler, there is usually no bruising or redness.

The best part is that I don’t use a needle anymore. I use a special cannula which has a blunt tip. So, now there is no pain or bruising which sometimes occurred when we used to use the needle. It is an alternative to permanent cheek implants which can be problematic as they sometimes cause infection or move, creating asymmetry in the face. Although fat can be used to transfer into the face and add volume, deep filler is the only method available to achieve a similar result without the need for surgery.

Restylane Sub Q is the brand name for an injectable form of hyaluronic acid
specially formulated for facial contouring. Hyaluronic acid is a sugar that is
found in the connective tissue of our skin and along with collagen forms the
building blocks of healthy tissues. As it is totally natural component of our
skin, no allergy test is required. Restylane is the most popular facial filler
in the world today and has been used in over 11 million treatments. It has a
proven safety record. The result from the treatment is immediate and can last more than a year.Another exciting development is the use of botox to achieve a defined outline of the jaw. The so called “Nefertiti lift”. We also use botox for
eyebrow lift to correct drooping eyebrows. A combination of these procedures and other non surgical tools is now capable of producing remarkable results without going under the knife. Everyone is not suitable for these procedures and as we each have our unique features and requirements we tailor our treatments and pick and choose best options from our increasing number of non-surgical treatments.For more information, phone 0800 0430737 or log on the websitewww.coltishallclinic.co.uk

Do your hands give your age away?

Most of us look after our faces very well, but our hands take a lot of abuse and most of us pay little attention to their care and protection. They are subjected to cumulative sun exposure and wear and tear just like the skin on our face, neck, and décolleté. The skin on the hands also tends to be thin and sun damage causes brown spots, slackening, and wrinkling. These textural changes cause visible signs of ageing. Wearing a hand cream with SPF 25 and occasional exfoliation helps prevent some of this damage, but there are many effective treatments to help correct it. You can have a combination of treatments to reverse visible imperfections or pick and choose a treatment to best address the concerns that you have.

For discoloration, tone, and texture, a course of intense pulsed light treatments can help significantly over time. IPL treatments from Lumenis, for example, used to treat the hands address the effects of photoaging and sun damage without downtime. Brown discoloration will be lightened with each session. If deeper pigmented spots are your main concern, lasers such as the Q-switched Nd: YAG or alexandrite laser can lighten them more effectively. If you have sun damage generally, then we recommend a fractional CO2 laser peel for global improvement with a little downtime which can be customised to your needs.
Restylane vital is also commonly used for hand rejuvenation. Three sessions at monthly intervals can provide dramatic results as shown here.
If you are after a maintenance treatment and next step up from hand creams then a course of gentle chemical peels and or diamond microdermabrasion is all you need.

Fractional eyelift - a non-surgical alternative to blepharoplasty!

I am convinced- Surgery is taking great strides, we now have a full-face transplant surgery.
But....
The future in facial and body aesthetics is non-surgical. Most people today prefer a quick, no downtime procedure rather than risk anesthesia and downtime associated with surgery.
Certainly our CO2 lasers are capable of providing great results for skin tightening. I have achieved a great degree of skin tightening in neck and eyelid areas. You can read more about fractional eyelift here

BRIC dominate cosmetic surgery and non surgical procedures

I am sure you have heard about BRIC. Whilst we were all worried about the recession in the west, BRIC [that is Brazil, Russia, India & China] economies were roaring ahead.

Now it seems they have overtaken most western economies except the USA when it comes to cosmetic surgery and non surgical treatments.

Recent figures released by The International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS) revealed a new hierarchy of countries with the most surgical and non surgical cosmetic procedures. 1^st is USA , 2^nd China, 3^rd Brazil and  4^th India.  Russia is at no 12 and UK is at 17.

The popularity of surgical procedures varied by country with Brazil, the United States, China, Mexico, India and Japan the dominant countries for the top five procedures.

The countries where non surgical procedures were performed were dominated by the United States, Brazil, Mexico and China and to a lesser extent by Japan, Hungary, South Korea, India and Germany.

The top five non surgical procedures are: toxins or neuromodulators injections (Botox, Dysport) (32.7%), hyaluronic acid injections (20.1%), laser hair removal (13.1%), autologous fat injections (5.9%) and IPL Laser treatment (4.4%).

Most popular surgical procedures were  liposuction representing 18.8% of all, followed by breast augmentation at 17%, and blepharoplasty (upper or lower eyelid lift) at 13.5%, rhinoplasty (nose reshaping) at 9.4% and abdominoplasty ("Tummy Tuck") at 7.3%.

What stands out is that more Non surgical than Surgical procedures were performed. This data relates to plastic surgeons. Recent figures also show us that vast majority of Non surgical procedures are performed by non plastic surgeons. So we can reasonably conclude that Non surgical procedures are rising at a much faster rate than cosmetic surgical procedures.

See how this compares to our experience.

Don't hide those legs because of Spider Veins, Varicose veins or Thread Veins

11.8.2010

Spider and thread veins are a common problem worldwide. These are not only of cosmetic concern but can be medically important as they can cause achy and tired legs specially in the evenings after a days work.


Abnormal leg veins are more common in women who often suffer in silence. But it does not have to be this way. Often the first step is to be aware that there are excellent non-surgical treatments available for treatment of this condition.

US FDA approved Asclera [Polidocanol]


Varicose veins can be an embarrassing condition that causes patients to avoid shorts and outdoor activities. Recently, the US FDA approved Asclera (polidocanol) injections for the treatment of varicose veins.

The FDA has approved Asclera to close spider veins (tiny leg veins less than 1 millimeter in diameter) and reticular veins (those that are 1 to 3 millimeters in diameter). Asclera acts by damaging the cell lining of blood vessels. This causes the blood vessel to close, and it is eventually replaced by fibrous tissue.

Dr Gheyi has been using this medicine for last 4.5 years with excellent results. Another medicine that he uses is fibrovein which is approved in the UK. This is a further testimonial that we use safe and effective treatments in our clinic.

So what other cutting edge treatments can we offer for treatment of Leg veins, thread veins and spider veins?

For those of us who prefer not to have injections of mdicines or for those patients where we think laser is likely to offer a better solution we can offer three different state-of-the-art laser treatments.

find out more about laser treatments here

read a patients experience of leg vein treatments here

read patient testimonials here

Laser Tattoo Removal

Is your Tattoo stopping you from moving forward in life?



Would you like to have it removed in a painless, scar less way with the latest technology?


Look no further…the answer is right here….

In many parts of the world greater than 15% of adults have tattoos. It is estimated that 50% of those receiving tattoos will want to have them removed within 10 years of their application. Tattoos can have negative associations and can be a hindrance in obtaining certain jobs. Whatever the reason, the best technology for tattoo removal in now available.

Coltishall Cosmetic Clinic have announced the arrival of a new high powered laser.
“The last few years have been very exciting for us and we have continued to invest in training and education and to add new services to our treatment menu”, says practice manager Trish. “We already have 4 different IPLs and 2 different lasers in addition to light emitting diodes and diamond microdermabrasion. Now we have added a Q-switched Nd-Yag laser ‘ the gold-standard tattoo removal laser’ which will help us not only remove tattoos, but also treat people with deeper pigmentation and sun spots”.

What methods of Tattoo Removal are available?

We must stress that older methods of tattoo removal are now outdated and have been replaced by better technology. These methods included dermabrasion, chemical peels, destruction of tattoo ink by various forms of injectable substances.

Why are older Tattoo Removal methods not recommended?

Older methods used to remove the part of skin with the tattoo! The results were less than desirable due to scarring. Whilst surgical excision may have a role in some smaller tattoos, older methods of tattoo removal cause unacceptable scarring and poor cosmetic outcome.

Why are Q switched Tattoo Removal lasers so good?

Q switched lasers produce very high powered and short nanosecond [one billionth of a second] pulses of light that shatter and disperse pigment particles without damaging the skin. Consequently ink particles are removed and surrounding skin is not damages. This dramatically reduces the risk of scarring.

Is the Laser Tattoo Removal treatment painful?

We use a local anaesthetic to numb the skin so our patients do not find the treatment painful.

Is the Laser Tattoo Removal treatment permanent?

Yes. Dr Sanjay Gheyi MBBS MS FRCS FP Cert. BCAAM, Medical Director and Laser Surgeon of Coltishall Cosmetic Clinic has many years experience with IPL and lasers. He has received one to one training from pioneers of laser technology in USA & Italy and has reproduced excellent results in his clinic. He specialises in ‘no downtime’ gentle laser facials to more invasive laser resurfacing procedures and ‘knifeless’ laser surgery for lumps, bumps and skin tags in addition to botox, dermal fillers and leg vein treatments.

For Laser Tattoo or pigment removal contact Coltishall Cosmetic Clinic on 0800 0430737 or http://www.coltishallclinic.co.uk/

Lunch time laser facial

Sometimes I hear people ask-

I don't really have much time- can I have a quick treatment without any down time or signs of having had a facial or a laser treatment and still see results? or....

I would love to have a laser treatment but I have dark skin, can I still have a laser treatment? I have heard that laser is only suitable for fair skin! or......
I do not wish to have cosmetic treatments but would like to slow down skin ageing and look fresher! not necessarily younger. or....

I tried laser/ IPL / creams/ chemical peels for my skin pigment but nothing worked. Can you suggest something?

Well, if any of these apply to you then consider our Q yag laser facial

We are impressed with it and you too can take advantage. Watch a treatment video and call us or use our appointment form to book your experience