Microneedling (aka collagen-induction therapy) is a nonsurgical treatment that penetrates your skin’s surface with fine needles to improve its appearance. This popular procedure can help smooth lines and wrinkles, even skin tone (including stubborn melasma), minimize large pores, firm skin, and fade stretch marks and scars, including acne scars.
Deliberately inserting tiny needles into your skin may sound a little medieval, but most skin rejuvenation treatments (including lasers and chemical peels) trigger a similar kind of wound-healing response, to kick-start a regeneration process at the cellular level.
What is Microneedling?
Microneedling (also known as skin needling or collagen induction therapy) is a type of treatment that uses small needles to cause tiny punctures in the skin. These small contact points encourage the body to create a wound healing response and renew the skin cells. As your skin repairs, the production of collagen and elastin is triggered to give an almost immediate plumping effect. It can also help tackle other skin damage such as scarring, dark marks, sun damage and ageing.
Benefits of Microneedling
Microneedling is most commonly used to treat the following skin conditions:
Microneedling is a great treatment for you if you have darker skin because it doesn’t involve peels or lasers, which can cause pigmentation issues.
Treatments can be performed on the body as well as the face, prices below are based on an area the size of the face.
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Your microneedling consultation: what to expect
Your microneedling consultation will be with a practitioner for rejuvenation. The practitioner will assess your condition and determine the most appropriate form of treatment. During your consultation they will be able to answer any questions you may have about your skin condition and give you personalised advice. If they decide your skin condition can be treated, they will be able to carry out the procedure in-clinic.
Microneedling Pen: This is a unique electronic mechanism which allows your practitioner to control treatment intensity to best suit your needs. A solution is also applied to the skin, containing hyaluronic acid, minerals, vitamins and peptides, which stimulates cell proliferation and so reduces the skin’s contours and improves elasticity. The microneedling pen treatment is targeted and ideal for clients who have localised areas of concern.
Dermaplaning is a relatively simple non-permanent cosmetic procedure to reduce the appearance of fine lines, acne scars and blemishes, creating a smoother look. Here we take you through who it’s for, what it involves, the benefits, drawbacks, and recommended aftercare.
What is dermaplaning?
Dermaplaning is a procedure to create smoother skin. It works by removing the very top layers of your skin where there is evidence of scars (e.g. from acne), fine lines, and some blemishes from sun-damaged skin. A treatment professional skilfully skims the surface of the skin using an exfoliating blade. As well as the top layer of skin, it also removes the hair.
Dermaplaning is non-invasive and doesn’t require a difficult recovery. It’s used by those wanting a more youthful and soft complexion, to minimise dullness and the appearance of minor skin damage.
What to expect at your dermaplaning session
Dermaplaning should be painless, but you may feel a little tingling or heightened sensitivity as the top skin cells are removed. Ho The procedure is carried out with you lying down and a session usually takes around half an hour. Once completed, the provider will usually apply a soothing balm as well as a sunscreen.
It’s not unusual to experience some redness for a few days immediately following dermaplaning. It takes a few days before you can appreciate the full results.
Dermaplaning isn’t permanent. Its effects last for around three weeks.
Benefits of dermaplaning
There are various pros and cons of dermaplaning. It’s important to remember that most of the benefits of dermaplaning are anecdotal, rather than scientifically proven.
Dermaplaning side effects
Dermaplaning is considered to be low-risk and suitable for most people. The most common side effect is simply some redness on your face immediately following the procedure which may appear worse for the first few days. This then calms down to bring you the benefits.
Occasionally, some people find that they get spots within a few days.
Very occasionally, and usually due to poor technique or processes, infection and scarring may occur. You may also develop patchy pigment on your face, but this should disappear with time.
Importantly, after dermaplaning, your skin on your face is more sensitive to sun exposure. You should always wear sunscreen following dermaplaning to prevent pigment patches or sensitivity.
Dermaplaning aftercare
As we say, protection from sun exposure after dermaplaning should feature highly in your dermaplaning aftercare. Your practitioner should apply sunscreen immediately after the treatment. You will then need to ensure you have sunscreen on every time you go outside (even on cloudy days!) for several weeks. Use at least SPF 30.
In addition, we recommend the following aftercare tips:
Your dermaplaning technician should explain the aftercare procedure to you thoroughly. Aftercare ensures you get the best results for as long as possible. Make sure you cleanse your skin daily, using only water or a very mild face cleanser. Pat your face gently with a towel to dry, rather than rubbing it. Moisturise it and use a serum. Choose creams and serums rich in hyaluronic acid and vitamin C.
We offer a wide range of different Skin Boosters,
The selection of skin boosters we offer are:
To find out more, visit our Skin Boosters page below.
What are Fillers and how do they work?
As we age, the natural collagen and elastin in the skin lessens, as cells lose their ability to produce more of their youthful component. The skin becomes dryer, thinner and less able to fix itself. When we are born, we have plentiful amounts of Hyaluronic Acid (HA) in our body, but as we get older this store of HA diminishes, leaving the skin less well supported, and so lines and wrinkles develop. By lifting and smoothing targeted folds and wrinkles by adding subtle volume, dermal fillers can make a difference to a person’s appearance, giving them a fresher look.
The treatment of wrinkles with dermal filler will usually involve injecting this naturally occurring product (HA) through a tiny needle. The discomfort is minimal as the treatment does not take long to perform. The aesthetic outcomes of treatments with dermal filler are seen immediately after the treatment. Treating wrinkles with dermal filler is fast, leaving no scars. The lumifil range of fillers contains a variety of products, which can be used to treat different areas.
You can also treat your lips with lip fillers to add extra volume. Today’s sophisticated fillers are made of Hyaluronic Acid (or HA), which is a substance that’s found naturally in the body, making it much safer than previous procedures.
What Treatments Are Available at Aesthetics by Rebekah
What does the treatment involve?
The procedure takes around 15-45 minutes and patients can expect to notice the effects for as long as 18 months after treatment. There is even precedence of results lasting up to 24 months in some cases, however, treatment with fillers is completely reversible. With any injectable treatment, there can be some slight bruising or swelling that accompanies it. This should not persist much longer than a day, and is easily coverable with makeup.
Who would this treatment suit?
Facial fillers can be used on a wide range of patients, and are primarily used for skin rejuvenation and the reduction of lines and wrinkles. Other suitable candidates are those seeking to add structure and volume to the face. I see a lot of patients who have lost volume in their face due to living a very active, high impact lifestyle (such as runners). Fillers help to restore the volume loss that naturally begins to occur when we reach our late thirties, and in turn gives a fresher, brighter appearance.
What results does the treatment aim to provide?
The results should be subtle, leaving our friends and family believing that we are simply looking our best and great for our years. Treatment lasts between 6-24 months but, naturally, towards the end of this period the effects begin to gradually soften, so there is no dramatic change. When the effects begin to soften, we aim to ‘top up’ the treatment.
Who should avoid this treatment?
There is no known risk to those who are pregnant or breastfeeding, but we would advise against having treatment under these circumstances.
Anti Wrinkle Injections are often used to treat the upper face. This is done by using Botulinum Toxin (Botox) to help improve/ soften those static and dynamic lines.
Botox can be used to treat the following…
There is minimal down time after having this treatment and peak results can be expected after 2 weeks.
After this treatment, clients are followed up after 2-3 weeks.
Results can be expected to last 3-6months.
*A consultation is required prior to this treatment*
I am delighted to be able to offer businesses B12 injections to help employees combat fatigue and other physical health impacts. Vitamin B12 injections are the best way of rapidly boosting energy levels, having an almost instant impact on your health and wellbeing.
Rebekah has been been professionally trained to deliver high-quality B12 injections, ensuring total safety for your staff. We use a type of B12 called Hydroxocobalamin, which is now the only type licensed for use in the UK.
What is B12 and why do we need it?
Vitamin B12, also called cobalamin, is part of the B vitamin family. We need to consume B12 each day to maintain our health but, as we can only absorb a small amount of it in our food, taking vitamin B12 supplements can often be a great way to ensure we’re getting enough of the good stuff.
B12 is one of the most important vitamins we need for our nervous system and energy levels. It is essential to generating the chemicals that make red blood cells, which helps to oxygenate your tissue. B12 also helps protect against nerve damage caused by myelin breakdown.
The benefits of B12 supplements
There are many physical and mental health benefits to taking B12 supplements.
Who should consider B12 supplements?
B12 occurs naturally in red meat, eggs and fish so people who don’t eat those foods may choose to take a supplement for B12 to avoid malnutrition and anaemia.
Folic acid must be combined with B12 in order for it to be processed by the body. It is naturally occurring in flour, which is why gluten-free people often choose to take a folic acid supplement also.
VITARAN I is the latest polynucleotide injectable, It is the first-ever 100% quality-controlled polynucleotide, embodying the highest level of aesthetic innovation. Derived from 100% purified fragments of salmon DNA, VITARAN is a bio-revitalising skin injectable that has anti-inflammation benefits. By stimulating the synthesis of collagen and elastin, VITARAN stimulates fibroblasts and other growth factors. VITARAN aids cellular stimulation and regeneration to repair the skin’s natural barrier and rejuvenate the skin.
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VITARAN I works to restore skin firmness and elasticity making skin radiant
VITARAN II is the latest polynucleotide injectable, It is the first-ever 100% quality-controlled polynucleotide, embodying the highest level of aesthetic innovation. Derived from 100% purified fragments of salmon DNA, VITARAN is a bio-revitalising skin injectable that has anti-inflammation benefits. By stimulating the synthesis of collagen and elastin, VITARAN aids in skin rejuvenation while simultaneously stimulating fibroblasts and other growth factors. Aiding cellular stimulation and regeneration to repair the skin’s natural barrier.
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VITARAN II works to regenerate the skin for skin rejuvenation while restoring firmness and elasticity to achieve radiant skin
