Is good skincare as effective as treatments for anti-ageing?

We often read about a “miracle” skincare product or the latest anti-wrinkle “must-have”, but are these simply buzzwords to make us buy more?

It’s no secret that having a good skincare routine is vastly important – and we stock products that can help you with your anti-ageing goals, that are prescribed so are more effective than your high street favourites.

As we get older, our skin gets more dehydrated, so it may take more than just drinking water to restore youthfulness. Obagi Hydrate Moisturiser is great for daily use, and is suitable for all skin types; this innovative moisturiser has a particular potency at reducing fine lines, wrinkles and crow’s feet, and leaves your skin feeling healthy and hydrated.

Obagi’s Professional C Serums are also anti-ageing essentials, which are packed with antioxidants that help minimise fine lines and wrinkles, and let the skin rebound from previous visible damage.

We have a range of treatment options that aid in reducing wrinkles and other signs of ageing, including anti-wrinkle injections, dermal fillers (Juvederm and Aliaxin), Profhilo, Envy facials, Silhouette Soft, INTRAcel Pro and ULTRAcel Q+ – many of these can be used in combination with each other for greater results!

Our treatment options are minimally invasive, and are administered by our medical professionals to ensure you are in the safest hands.

Although you will see amazing results shortly after your treatment, it often takes a course of treatments to keep your skin looking young and radiant. And between these treatments, it’s vital to continue looking after your skin to combat ageing – for example, you should ensure you wear a daily sunscreen to protect from the sun’s rays, such as Obagi’s Professional-C SPF30.

In conclusion, we believe it takes a combination of our innovative treatments and good skincare at home to see the full anti-ageing results. We believe skincare is a journey, so looking after it daily helps you reach your end goal.

To find out more about our skincare options and our various treatments, get in touch to book a consultation with our team today.

All about HIFU with ULTRAcel Q+

High Intensity Focused Ultrasound is a clinically proven non-surgical face lifting and body contouring treatment – and we are exclusive providers of the ULTRAcel Q+ HIFU for Birmingham!

In this treatment, the HIFU waves are beamed to a controlled targeted depth where thermal energy tightens and contracts underlying tissues, right down to the muscle layer where structural weakening starts, which are generally only improved by surgery.

This can treat wrinkles and tighten, lift and contour the skin around the body. Some of the key areas targeted are the face, neck, décolletage and other areas that lose definition, tone and elasticity, when collagen production naturally decreases.

Other benefits of ULTRAcel Q+ is improved skin texture, refined pore size, skin lifting and tightening, body contouring, facial sculpting and targeting stubborn fat, in a pain-free way with no recovery time.

For optimum results from your HIFU treatment, it is recommended that you have it every three months; 2-3 treatments are required on average, although everyone’s response is different and some may only need one. Factors that affect this include the degree of skin laxity and the individual’s collagen building process.

Following this course, top-ups are recommended once a year. This can help our patients keep pace with the body’s natural ageing process. However, effects from the treatment can be seen for up to two years!

So if you would like to see the amazing regenerative effects that HIFU can bring for yourself, make sure you book a consultation with us!

And for more information about the power of ULTRAcel Q+, you can read more here: ULTRAcel_Q+_Digital_Brochure

5 reasons why you shouldn’t get fillers from someone who isn’t a medical practitioner

As fillers grow in popularity, some people may seek low cost, quicker or easier to reach alternatives to visiting a respected medical practitioner. However, this can cause many problems regarding your looks and health, which is why you should only have fillers done by a trusted medical practitioner.

The team here at Dermoperfection have trained at some of the world’s most reputable and pioneering providers, giving you the confidence that you’re in safe and skilled hands whilst we achieve the “best version of you”.

Some of the reasons why you should avoid fillers from someone who is not qualified include:

  • They won’t assess your suitability for the treatment

A report from Save Face showed that up to 77% of people who complained about their fillers in 2020 had not received a face-to-face consultation with the prescriber prior to this. Our medical practitioners will always ensure you’re booked in for a consultation to determine your suitability, by carefully examining your skin and checking the feeling of your muscles.

These clinics are also less likely to be interested in your aftercare, one of the most important aspects of your treatment. Some patients have even said they were blocked online by these so-called professionals when following up about their fillers, however we are always here to answer any questions you may have. 

  • You will actually spend more than if you chose someone qualified  

Have you ever heard the phrase that choosing cheap means you’re spending more in the long run? This is definitely true of fillers, because although you will initially pay more with a proper medical practitioner, you can be assured you get the results you want, whereas if you skimp on price, you may end up with undesirable results that you will need to spend more money on correcting. 

  • You won’t get the natural results you’re looking for

Nobody wants to be told they have a “trout pout” or “frozen face” – our medical practitioners will only administer a certain amount of filler to ensure you look natural, whilst still creating noticeable results, whereas someone who isn’t qualified is less likely to follow guidelines, so could give you much more filler than you really need. You can always book further treatments to slowly top up the amount of filler you receive in a safe and natural looking way. 

  • You could experience a range of nasty side effects 

Medical practitioners undergo many years of training – and they are always advancing their knowledge too. Someone who doesn’t have medical training is more likely to make mistakes, which could result in serious infections, permanent scarring, drooping facial features, burst blood vessels and muscle paralysis. Some people have even reported experiencing skin necrosis (death of skin) in the area treated, which can require surgical intervention to cut it out, or a skin graft to correct. 

  • You won’t receive fillers from the most trusted brands

The brands we work with, like Juvederm and Aliaxin, have years of scientific research behind them to create safe and desirable results! In contrast, if you visit someone who isn’t qualified, you’re more at risk of receiving unknown fillers that were bought on the internet from overseas, in order to save on costs, which could be very harmful for your skin and body.

All accredited practitioners can be found on the Save Face website, who hold rigorous standards for non-surgical cosmetic treatments – you can find us on there! You can also check out their video about why you should ensure you only choose the safest hands: https://www.saveface.co.uk/bbc-the-one-show-how-to-find-a-safe-practitioner/

So if you would like to get your fillers done by a vastly experienced team, to create results that look and feel good, please do not hesitate to book a no obligation consultation with Dermoperfection today.

All about Dermamelan: what is it?

Are you looking to target the signs of hyperpigmentation? Then Dermamelan may be the treatment for you!

Dermamelan is a skin peel that utilises organic acids to remove and suppress melanin, the cells that cause pigmentation. This treatment is suitable for all skin types – although it was designed for those with particularly bad pigmentation, it can also be used for minor pigmentation or sun damage as a quick fix.

Some of the pigmentation concerns this treatment can target include chloasma and melasma, which are brown patches on the skin occurring during hormonal changes, such as after pregnancy or using a contraceptive pill. It also treats post-inflammatory pigmentation after acne, and uneven skin tone caused by sun damage.

Additional benefits include more hydrated skin, reduced pore size, regulated sebum production and rejuvenation of the skin’s surface.

You will see results from your treatment within a week, and will see 80% improvement within the first month. To maintain this, ensuring you have a good skincare routine is vital, so we will advise you to use Dermamelan’s products following the peel. You may also require a top up treatment, usually after six months.

As with most of our treatments, avoiding direct exposure to the sun in the first week after Dermamelan is vital, and we recommend incorporating a sunscreen of at least SPF30 into your daily routine. You may also experience skin peeling in this time, so avoid picking or peeling off your skin as this can slow down recovery.

If you would like to find out more about this treatment and book a consultation with us, please don’t hesitate to book in for a free, no-obligation consultation!

Silhouette Soft – is this the treatment for you?

Silhouette Soft is the non-surgical facelift procedure that many celebrities appear to be opting for. Even the current trend of eyebrow lifting, with the Fox Eye thread, produces a significant change in look without the need for surgery. As technology and science in aesthetics advance, there is a decreasing need to go under the knife to obtain transformative results. We have a variety of non-surgical facelifts available, including ULTRAcel Q+ and INTRAcel Pro, which encourages the body’s natural production of collagen – you can find more about these services here!

Silhouette Soft is a revolutionary method that provides a dual lifting and renewing effect, by using resorbable sutures (stitches) with bidirectional cones that are totally resorbable in 12-18 months. This therapy consists of two steps: firstly with a lifting technique that produces immediate but natural looking results. The exit and entrance locations are numbed before the thread is slipped beneath the skin, and emerges at the patient’s designated exit spot. The focal region is then redefined by compressing and lifting the tissue as soon as the threads are in place. The treatment allows sagging, wrinkled or loose skin to be lifted and reverses the effects of collagen loss caused by ageing, lifestyle and sun damage.

Volume action is also an included benefit in this breakthrough treatment, giving gradual and natural results. The cones aid the skin’s natural collagen production, further redefining the treated region. Collagen is responsible for plumping, hydrating and keeping the skin youthful. Silhouette Soft is the only product on the market that does both of these tasks, which makes it a highly in-demand treatment, with results lasting between 12-18 months on average, and can be repeated as and when the patient needs.

Silhouette Soft can be used to treat the jowls, cheeks, jawline, neck, and eyebrows, and takes around 30 minutes to complete the procedure. Depending on the region treated, it can be just one or several threads used.  This procedure can be used alone, or in combination with anti-wrinkle treatments such as Botox and Dermal Fillers depending on the desired results.

Silhouette Soft is a fantastic treatment offering our patients an incredible non-surgical face-lift, with instantaneous long lasting results. If you would like to know more about this treatment please speak to our specialists today and click here to book your youth restoring treatment!

Discover Dermalinfusion at Dermoperfection

Overview

Dermalinfusion is an advanced skin-resurfacing treatment that combines exfoliation, extraction, and infusion of condition-specific serums to improve skin h health, function and appearance.

Dermalinfusion is fully customisable to you and the perfect way to achieve healthier, more radiant skin from head-to-toe.

Precision Timed Delivery

How?

Dermalinfusion eliminates time gaps between exfoliation and serum application with a unique simultaneous infusion delivery.

Why?

By infusing the skin with serums at the moment of exfoliation, skin experiences maximum penetration of active ingredients at optimal skin depths, and enhanced serum absorption and retention receptivity at a deeper level. This produces proven, long-lasting results.

Because of Dermalinfusion’s distinctive simultaneous technology, plumpness, volume, hydration, tone, and texture are optimised.

Dermalinfusion Body

Dermalinfusion Body offers a comprehensive body therapy treatment. The Dermalinfusion Body system delivers a combination therapy, which simultaneously provides body polishing, vacuum massage and serum infusion. This unique combination addresses the underlying cellular processes that bring about skin imperfections in many areas of the body.

Each handpiece features an adjustable-depth tip, allowing treatment for a broad range of skin types and conditions associated with the body. High settings allow for treating cellulite, restoring elasticity, and providing deep lymphatic massage; while lower settings are for treating stretch marks, rough skin, and inflammatory lesions.

Neck/Décolletage: Works to improve tone and texture in the areas often affected by ageing and sun damage.

Upper Arms & Legs: The only treatment of its kind for Keratosis Pilaris – those little bumps on the back of upper arms and legs.

Is a Chemical Peel the way forward in my skincare journey?

So, let’s talk about Chemical Peels. Have you ever looked at your skin and wished that it were a little brighter and more youthful? Ever wished you could turn back the clock on years of sun damage and hyperpigmentation or that your skin was clearer and more evenly toned?

If the answer to any of the above was “yes”, you’re going to love Chemical Peels; they’re a non-invasive, and painless way to achieve transformational results in the treatment of fine lines, wrinkles, and uneven skin tone.

This non-surgical treatment is designed to strip away the top layers of dull, ageing, and damaged skin to reveal smooth, radiant, healthy skin underneath.

During the treatment, one of our experienced Skin Clinicians will apply a solution to the face to remove dead skin and stimulate the growth of new cells.

As with any treatment carried out at Dermoperfection, an initial consultation will ensure the best results, tailored to the individual patient with a detailed treatment plan. Your treatment plan is unique to you, designed to address your specific concerns and will define how many peels you will need in order to achieve your desired result, as well as the optimal time period over which they should be delivered.

We can also work with you on an ongoing annual plan or follow-up skincare advice to help you to maintain the results.

After your treatment you may notice flaking, peeling and some mild redness; this is normal, as the old skin sheds to reveal the fresh new skin underneath, down-time is minimal.

At Dermoperfection we use industry-leading Obagi products, and offer a range of different options…

  • Perfecting Peel, £75
  • Advanced Treatment Booster, £20 *add on
  • 4% Pure Retinol Peel, £150
  • Oxygenated Trio Micro Peel, £69

Book your virtual consultation here, and say goodbye to age spots, acne, lines, and wrinkles to reveal a glowing new you, one layer at a time.

N.B.

Professional Chemical Peels are not to be confused with the milder solutions available to purchase for at-home peels. The products used in-clinic are much stronger (and deliver more dramatic results) and as such should only be applied by an expert Skin Clinician like the medically trained team at Dermoperfection.

What is INTRAcel Pro and how can it benefit you?

  • What is INTRAcel Pro?

INTRAcel Pro works by stimulating the body’s natural production of fresh collagen in the skin. It can be used to target skin concerns such as acne scarring, skin laxity, fine lines and wrinkles, and large pores, with patients reporting results after just one treatment!

It works by using radio-frequency (RF) microneedling technology to promote the body’s natural ability to rejuvenate. INTRAcel Pro is classed as a medical device and has been FDA approved since 2017, Dermoperfection is proud to be the leading provider of the service in the Midlands.

  • How does it work?

Insulated needles are used in a stamping fashion, releasing radio-frequency waves from the needle tips that produce a heat effect at the tip without damaging the upper layers of the skin. This triggers cellular turnover and harnesses the body’s natural healing response.

  • What areas will be treated?

It is most commonly used on the face, neck and décolletage, however other areas include the hands, and where there is scarring and stretch marks.

It’s good for skin tightening and lifting, improving skin texture and tone, reducing pore size, improvement in acne scarring and surface irregularities. It’s also effective in treating active acne in reducing oil production, and is one of the few treatments suitable for neck rejuvenation.

  • When is the use of INTRAcel Pro not recommended?

We cannot use INTRAcel Pro in the case of infections and open skin at the site of the treatment area or active cystic acne.  People with an implanted defibrillator, mechanical heart valves, pacemaker or any other device affected by radiofrequency cannot receive INTRAcel treatment. It is also not approved for anyone who is pregnant or currently breastfeeding.

  • Can INTRAcel Pro be preventative?

Yes! The collagen stimulation effect can prevent skin from sagging and creasing as much as it usually would.

  • Will I have a consultation first?

Yes, as with all the procedures we offer, you will have a free no obligation consultation to make sure INTRAcel is right for you and to tailor your treatment for the results you’re hoping to achieve.

  • Does it hurt?

Topical anaesthesia is applied prior to the treatment, to minimise discomfort. Please aim to arrive an hour before your appointment for this cream to be applied.

  • Is there any downtime following this procedure? 

Yes, you can return to your daily life afterwards – there will be some redness and swelling during the first day, but after that you should be fine.

You can wear make-up after the treatment, but make sure you apply an SPF to your skin first for protection.

  • Does INTRAcel Pro cause bruising?

Most people do not bruise after INTRAcel, but occasionally there may be bruising around the eye area as the skin is thin here.

If you are prone to bruising, we recommend using arnica or bromelain to help reduce it.

  • How soon will I see the effects?

There will be an immediate improvement in the texture of the skin in the first few days after treatment, however the best results will be noticed two to four months after.

  • Will I look natural?

Yes – INTRAcel Pro doesn’t cause any volume change in the skin, simply some contraction. Collagen stimulation means the skin will not only tighten but look more vibrant and healthy too. Due to the nature of the procedure INTRAcel Pro also does not affect facial movements.

  • Does INTRAcel Pro dissolve dermal fillers?

There is some evidence suggesting that having energy-based treatment over an area previously injected with dermal fillers will lead to inflammatory changes. However, there have not been any reported detrimental effects.

  • How often will I need to have treatments?

After the initial course of three treatments, patients will usually have one every six to twelve months.

  • Will I need a check-up afterwards?

You won’t need to, but of course you’re welcome to book in for a review or just a coffee and a catch up with the team.

Counterfeit cosmetics: are you really getting a bargain?

Many of us have more time on our hands and are online shopping like never before, but reports suggest a huge rise in fake cosmetic products flooding the market to capitalise upon this growth in the online market.

A recent feature in ‘Money’ magazine noted a huge rise in counterfeit cosmetic products making their way onto Amazon. Although Amazon states that it “strictly prohibits the sale of counterfeit products” and “invest[s] heavily in both funds and company energy” to enforce this, it would seem that the cosmetics industry is under relentless attack from opportunistic counterfeiters.

The cosmetic industry loses more money to counterfeit products each year than any other industry – but how does that impact the consumer? Well, not only will the rise in counterfeit cosmetic goods cost the consumer more in the long run, but the products themselves at best simply don’t work as well, and at worst can present a serious danger to your health.

Many counterfeit cosmetic products have been found to carry carcinogens, like arsenic, beryllium, and cadmium, all of which can cause serious internal and external damage. Some counterfeits seized have also tested positive for high levels of bacteria and human waste, which doesn’t bear thinking about!

It is more important than ever that consumers do their homework when choosing which products to buy, and where from; it might seem like a bargain at the time, but it could end up costing more in the long run.

Clinical skincare is the most effective product you’ll find on the market, but these products can only be prescribed by a qualified professional like the medically trained clinicians at Dermoperfection.

Brands will also list approved stockists on their websites, so if in doubt check those and make sure you’re buying safely from a trusted source. You can take a look at ObagiJuvéderm®, and Envy Medical, where you will find our clinic listed as a registered, trained partner of the brand.

If you’d like to know more about any of the skincare brands we work with or our Dermoperfection skincare range which is available exclusively from our site, take a look through the shop section and contact us here if you have any questions, or book a free consultation here.

We are a CQC regulated clinic!

The Care Quality Commission regulates medical providers to ensure these services are safe, caring, effective, responsive and well-led; the details of inspections and CQC reports can be accessed on their website. This is sponsored by the Department of Health and Social Care.

We have always been a medical clinic, but this new certification encompasses some of our new regulated treatments, like the Silhouette Soft thread lift, hay fever injections, hyperhidrosis treatment (excess sweating) and our steroid joint injection service – more information about these new treatments can be found on our site.

The most important aspect to us is safety and continuity of care; our medical professionals are all trained to guarantee professionalism, skills and knowledge, so anyone choosing their treatment with us can be extra sure they will be in safe hands.

We have provided Medical Aesthetics care and services for over 10 years, and have a reputation to be industry leading, trusted and passionate about making a difference. Our skills paired with only the highest quality of products help us achieve the “best version of you.”

The Dermoperfection professionals are always here to answer any of your questions, so don’t hesitate to get in touch or book a consultation with us!

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