Body Jet sometimes known as Laser Lipo, Aqua-Lipo or Water
Assisted Lipo uses a medically designed fluid that is channelled into the fat
tissue to help break down the wall of the fat cells, making it easier for the
fat to be removed via a thin suction cannula. The fluid used in this process is
called infiltration fluid and contains ingredients to minimise pain and
bruising.
How is it different
to traditional Liposuction?
Body Jet uses a pulsating infiltration fluid spray that
gently separates fat cells from other tissue, this means it is easier to remove
these loosened cells and therefore less likely to cause trauma than traditional
Liposuciton. The procedure does not require general anaesthetic, so it is a day
procedure rather than needing an overnight stay.
Advantages of Body Jet include:
Minimal damage to surrounding tissue
Reduced pain, swelling and bruising
Shorter recovery time
Less anaesthesia needed
Easily performed without general anaesthetic
Shorter operating times
Smoother results
If you’d like to know more or want to speak to a member of
the team about Laser Liposuction, please give us a call on 01225 700072.
Botox is a naturally occurring protein that is used to
temporarily inhibit the movement of facial muscles that cause lines and
wrinkles. It can also be used to treat medical conditions such as migraines and
hyperhidrosis.
Dermal Fillers contain a naturally occurring product –
hyaluronic acid, which is used to create volume under the skin. It can be used
to treat fine lines on more delicate parts of the face to deep skin depressions,
as well as adding volume to lips, cheeks and hands.
What is the downtime?
There is no downtime associated with either treatment, but
with both it is possible to experience some light bruising and swelling
directly after treatment, due to the use of needles.
Who would this treatment suit?
Botox is best for treating:
Moderate to severe frown lines between the
eyebrows and on the forehead
Moderate to severe wrinkles around the eyes
Excessive sweating under the armpits
Migraines
Fillers are best for
treating:
Loss of volume in the cheek area
Sunken eyes
Lack of volume in the lips
Loss of volume on the backs of hands
Treatment Summary Comparison:
BOTOX
FILLERS
NUMBER OF TREATMENTS
1
1
TREATMENT TIME
30 minutes
60 minutes
ANAESTHETIC
Topical anaesthetic cream if requested
Local injection to the area if required
SENSITIVITY PERIOD
Slight discomfort during treatment and possibility of bruising
Slight discomfort during treatment and possibility of bruising
BACK TO WORK
Straight away
Straight away
DURATION OF RESULTS
Maintenance required every 3-6 months
Maintenance required between 6-18 months
For more information on Botox or Filler, or to book a
consultation, please e-mail us on enquiries@snowberrylane.co.uk or give us a call on 01225 700072 today.
Alevere is one of
our most popular treatments, it is a weight reduction therapy that combines
diet, treatments and fitness to help our client’s lose weight quickly and in a
way that can be sustained. Our aim is not only to help our patients achieve
their target weight but also to facilitate a change in lifestyle to ensure they
can maintain their new weight once they have stabilised
Diet:
During the program you will be eating regularly and probably
more than before. There are different stages. To Start: You will have Alevere
nutritional foods which are protein based. They range in sweet & savoury
flavours which will enable you to create fun and tasty meals. You are also
allowed unlimited quantities of fruit and veg. At each stage we will gradually
bring other foods into your daily diet.
Treatments:
Alevere involves a number of combined treatments on a weekly basis complementing the dietary aspect of the program. Ultrasound energy is aimed at pockets of fat and causes these pockets to break down. Unlike some treatments where you’re essentially left with a pocket that is now empty, the ultrasound encourages the collagen bonds under the skin to tighten up and smooth the layers out.
Exercise:
The Alevere
patient’s exercise programme is a key element of this exciting journey.
Alongside weight loss, improved self-confidence and psychological well-being,
the many other benefits our patients’ value are detailed below:
Reduction in the risk of chronic disease –
such as Type 2 Diabetes
Improved condition of the heart and lungs
Improved muscle tone and strength
Increased muscular strength, endurance and
motor fitness
Increased aerobic fitness
Increased energy levels
Better coordination, agility and
flexibility
If you are interested in the treatment and want to find out
more about it, please do get in touch with the clinic by phoning us on 01225
700072.
You might have heard the term ‘Self-Care’ quite a few times
over the last year, it might sound indulgent, but self-care is vital for our
physical, emotional and mental well-being. This week on the blog we want to
give you our top ten tips to help you practice good self-care so that you can
feel your best.
1. Start your day with a routine that brings joy
It is very uplifting to build enjoyable rituals into your
daily routine, and they don’t have to be complicated. They can be anything from
your taking time to really enjoy your favourite cup of tea or coffee, reading a
few pages of a book or magazine, or some gentle stretching to wake-up your body
in the best way.
2. Drink plenty of water
We often wake-up a little dehydrated so starting your day
with a glass of water and continuing to drink plenty more throughout the day
will really help. Skin is an organ, made up of cells and skin cells, like any
other cell in the body, are made up of water. Without water, the organs will
certainly not function properly or at their best. If your skin is not hydrated
it is far more likely to become dry, tight and flaky and therefore more prone
to wrinkling, so staying hydrated will keep you looking good too!
3. Make a meal plan for the week
Eating healthy, fresh foods daily can become tricky when you’re
time poor. By pre-planning your meals ahead of time, you can reduce unhealthy
impulse purchases and ensure that each day is filled nutritious and delicious
meals.
4. Maintain a good posture
Posture plays a big role in your physical well-being. Most
work environments involve computers that are rarely set-up in the optimum way,
which often means people hunching over their keyboards without realising. Ask
your employer for a desk rick assessment to ensure that your work station meets
health and safety requirements to help keep your spine aligned. Keeping your
posture correct will help to reduce any back pain and injuries as well as
making you look and feel more confident.
5. Practice some physical activity for 30 minutes every day
Making sure you fit in at least 30 minutes of some kind of
aerobic exercise a day is just as good for your mental health as it is your
physical health. This can be anything from a brisk walk to a gym session and
don’t forget we have a Fitness Suite at the clinic that can help you to achieve
this. One way to ensure you adhere to this practice is to make it social –
having friends or family who support your overall health and life goals can
help you to stay committed and motivated as well as making your exercise more
fun too!
6. Take time to detox from technology every day
It’s important to take time to breathe and not feel the pull
of the outside world. Self-care can be as simple as putting your phone away for
10 minutes to give yourself time and space with your own thoughts. Having
strong boundaries around work emails, texts, calls, and social media can help you
create more downtime, which helps to reduce stress.
7. Get a good night’s sleep
The aim for all adults should be 7-9 hours sleep a night,
but the majority of adults in the UK get less that 7 on average. Getting
sufficient sleep is vital for your well-being. During sleep, your brain eliminates
toxins, consolidates memories, and builds new neural pathways meaning you can
practice self-care whilst you are dreaming!
This year we want to
help you put yourself first, so that you feel good and make a positive start to
this brand new year.
A great way to start 2020 is with a yearly review, where you dedicate
some time to take stock and appreciate all of the accomplishments you
made last year.
Here are some thought starters
to help you really step back and look at 2019 in a positive light. It might be
a good idea to write these down if you’re doing this exercise on your own. You
could also use them as discussion points if you carry this exercise out with a
partner, friend or family member.
What were some of my best accomplishments last year?
What steps did I take to improve my life?
What steps did I take to improve my relationships?
What changes did I make to my life that are now making me happier?
What do I wish I had given more time to?
Consider these questions in relation to all areas of your
life, there are no wrong answers or accomplishments that are too small.
Evaluating your year like this will help you appreciate all of the positive
achievements of the year as well as helping you to identify areas you’d like to
make further improvements so that you can set yourself new goals for the coming
year.
The most important
thing is to prioritise yourself this year, make time for yourself each
day to work toward your goals, because
when you are feeling happy and fulfilled you can offer more to the people
around you. Next week we’ll be
sharing our top tips for self-care.
Obagi treatment systems focus on combatting common skin
conditions, including:
Sun damage
Dull skin
Fine lines
Acne
Pigmentation
Texture issues
The active ingredients in Obagi products are designed to
help activate the skin’s own ability to generate moisture and modulate oil
production as well as helping to increase your skin’s resilience to external
factors.
OBAGI NU DERM® SYSTEM
The combination of products within this range from a
treatment program that helps to exfoliative and repair the skin creating even
toned, radiant, rejuvenated skin. By following the treatment protocol, you will
be able to maintain healthy and youthful skin as well as helping to prevent
future damage.
Best for treating:
Sun-damaged
skin
Enlarged
pores
Fine
lines and wrinkles
Mild
to moderate acne
Mild
pigmentation
OBAGI-C® RX SYSTEM
The first prescription vitamin C+ Hydroquinone combination
skincare system that is suitable for dry, oily and sensitive skin types.
Best for treating:
Fine lines and wrinkles
Uneven skin tone
Mild melasma
Sun-damaged
skin
ELASTIDERM®
A unique skincare range that helps to stimulate collagen
production, improving the skin’s elasticity and reducing the appearance of fine
lines and wrinkles around the eyes. Elastiderm products also contain caffeine,
which acts as an antioxidant to help the area around the eyes appear fresh and
rejuvenated.
CLENZIDERM M.D.™ ACNE THERAPEUTIC SYSTEMS
This system is a results-based acne treatment protocol that
contains Benzoyl peroxide in liquid form helping to give visibly clearer skin
as early as two weeks into the treatment program.
OBAGI PROFESSIONAL-C SERUMS
These powerful antioxidant serums help to neutralise the
causes of premature aging by penetrating beneath the surface of the skin to protect
skin cells and stimulate collagen production. Resulting in fewer fine lines and
wrinkles and a more even skin tone.
Best for treating:
Skin inflammation
Irregular pigmentation
Visible signs of ageing
Fine lines and wrinkles
OBAGI 360
Designed specifically for younger individuals to address their
skincare needs by encouraging healthy skin renewal, preventing signs of ageing
before they appear and improving the appearance of fine lines.
For more information on any of our Obagi products or to book a
consultation, please e-mail us on enquiries@snowberrylane.co.uk or give us a call on 01225 700072 today.
HIFU stands for High Intensity Focused Ultrasound, it uses
ultrasound energy to stimulate collagen within the deep layers beneath the
surface of the skin, which helps to create a tightening, rejuvenating effect
promoting a more youthful appearance.
What areas can be
treated using HIFU?
Brow
Jowl
Mid face
Nasolabial fold
Neck
How long does the
treatment take?
Between 30-90 minutes, depending on treatment area.
Is treatment painful?
Most clients do report some discomfort during treatment,
likening it to a strong prickling sensation and feeling heat within the skin.
The most sensitive areas are where the skin is thinnest over the bones.
How many treatments
will I need?
Most clients elect to have 1-2 treatments for best results. However,
during your consultation, the number of treatments will be discussed depending
on individual needs.
What can I expect
following treatment?
Most clients experience slight redness and a small amount of
swelling following the treatment. It is also possible to feel a tingling
sensation and for the treated area to be tender for a few days after treatment.
How much downtime is
needed?
Most clients return to their normal daily routine the next
day.
How long do results
take to develop:
Commonly results will develop over an approximate period of
3-6 months, as collagen is stimulated and renewed.
How long do HIFU effects
last?
Most people find results last over 1 year, although yearly touch-up
treatments are recommended to stay ahead of the ageing process.
For more information about HIFU or to make an appointment,
please give us a call on 01225 700072 or e-mail us at: enquiries@snowberrylane.co.uk
On the blog today we’re going to walk you through you what
happens during an earlobe repair procedure.
Traditionally, repairing the earlobe would be done with a
scalpel, which would mean that the area would be prone to more bleeding,
reducing the precision and efficiency of the procedure and increasing recovery
time. At Snowberry Lane Clinic we use Radiosurgery, which uses a specially
designed handpiece containing a very thin wire. Radio waves are passed along
the wire which seals the blood vessels while the cutting is occurring, reducing
bleeding and making for a cleaner more efficient and precise procedure.
Here’s a video so you can see it for yourself:
As well as the procedure itself being more efficient,
another benefit of Radiosurgery for earlobe repair is the reduced downtime.
Following the treatment clients can return to their daily routine the following
day. This would only be affected by the job of the client, as there may be some
discomfort in the area while it heals, a job where ear defenders or any other apparatus
that puts pressure on the treated area would require longer recovery time.
If you’d like to know more about this treatment, please
don’t hesitate to get in touch with us today by calling 01225 700072 or
e-mailing us at enquiries@snowberrylane.co.uk
If you’re considering getting a cosmetic treatment that will
give you the best results in time for Christmas, now is the time to get in
touch with Snowberry Lane Clinic. Today on the blog we’ll be looking at timing
treatments properly so that they will help you look and feel your best in the
lead up to this special time of year.
We often have clients looking to make an appointment for a
treatment in the days leading up to a special occasion or event only to find
they have left it too late. In almost all cases, it’s not the scheduling of the
appointment that’s the issue, but the lack of knowledge around downtime and
recovery. Many of the treatments we provide are non-invasive and have minimal
downtime, but different treatments take different amounts of time to develop
and achieve their best results, so it’s important to take this into consideration.
BOTOX:
Botox prevents small selected muscles from contracting to
help reduce the appearance of lines and wrinkles.
Time it right: Allow
for 6 weeks before event, this gives time for area to settle and be topped-up
and full results to be visible.
Number of treatments
required: 1, results last 3-6 months, regular top-ups needed.
Sensitivity period:
Some slight discomfort during treatment and possibility of bruising.
Results visible:
Commonly results are visible after 2-4 days with end result being visible after
2 weeks, at this point Botox can be topped-up if required.
FILLERS:
Dermal fillers consist of an injectable gel substance that
is medically designed to imitate hyaluronic acid, a naturally occurring
substance that helps to keep skin stable, locks in moisture and also helps with
renewing and healing skin. They are most commonly used to increase volume to
targeted areas of the face.
Time it right: Allow
6-8 weeks before event for best results.
Number of treatments
required: 1, results last 6-18 months, regular top-ups needed.
Sensitivity period:
Some slight discomfort during treatment and possibility of bruising
Results visible:
Some clients see immediate results, with improvements continuing for up to a
month depending on the type of filler and the area being treated.
RADIO SURGERY:
Radio Surgery is suitable for the removal of moles, lumps
and bumps on, or just beneath the surface of the skin. This treatment allows
for precision cutting of the skin using a very thin wire, the wire is heated
with radio waves which means the blood vessels are sealed as it cuts making for
a clean and efficient removal.
Time it right: The
area can be covered by make-up after 2 weeks. Ideal healing time before event
8-12 weeks.
Number of treatments
required: 1, results are permanent, although some legions can reoccur.
Treatment time:
30-60 minutes.
Sensitivity period:
Some discomfort during and straight after treatment, which can last for a few
days depending on the procedure.
Results visible:
Immediately, if it is a raised legion shaved to skin level then appearance will
be comparable to a graze so it will take approximately a few weeks to a month
to heal to a point where it is less noticeable, depending on your skin type. If
suturing is required, then healing will take longer.
For more information or to make an appointment, please give
us a call on 01225 700072 or e-mail us at: enquiries@snowberrylane.co.uk
In today’s blog we’ll be looking at microdermabrasion, how
it works and what results patients can expect to achieve.
What is Microdermabrasion?
Microdermabrasion is a procedure that uses specially
designed microcrystals to gently exfoliate the skin, removing dead skin cells
helping to rejuvenate the top layer of skin, which in turn helps to promote the
natural growth of collagen underneath the surface. This treatment is designed
to improve the appearance, texture and feel of the skin on the face.
What does the treatment involve?
During the treatment medical grade micro crystals are worked
uniformly over the skin to cleanse the pores and target problem areas, this
process activates the natural production of new skin cell growth helping to
improve the appearance of the skin. Patients with minor acne and blackheads
around the upper forehead and sides of the nose can benefit greatly from this
treatment.
Is it painful and is
their downtime?
Microdermabrasion is not painful at all. Many of our clients
compare it to a getting an exfoliating facial treatment and even describe it as
a ‘relaxing’ treatment. After Microdermabrasion you can return to your normal
day-to-day routine with no downtime at all, which is what makes it a great
treatment ahead of an event.
What results can I expect?
We recommend a course of 3-6 treatments to achieve the best
results, however even after a single treatment, clients report their skin
feeling softer, fresher and rejuvenated. It’s a great treatment to have in the
build-up to an event, with clients reporting feeling like their skin was
‘glowing’ after a completed course of treatments.
If you’d like to find out more about Microdermabrasion, or
any information on the non-invasive treatments we provide at Snowberry Lane,
we’d love for you to get in touch. You can do this by e-mailing us at enquiries@snowberrylane.co.uk
or giving us a call on 01225 700072.
