Sun exposure (UV damage), dietary deficiencies or excesses (alcohol) and the smoking of cigarettes damage the skin. UV damage and nicotine consumption damage the components of the skin which are responsible for a youthful complexion. Cigarette smoking encourages plugging of follicles, the formation of fine lines especially those around the mouth and eyes and exacerbates many types of dermatitis. Alcohol dehydrates the skin. Poor nutrition makes it difficult for the skin to repair and replenish itself.

Prevention of this type of skin damage is always best. However an active skin care range on a daily basis that incorporates alpha or beta hydroxyl acids, anti de-oxidants, for example Vitamin A, C, E , and gentle de-pigmenting agents help to eradicate fine lines dull or flaky complexions and uneven pigmentation.

When in the sun the use of clothing and SpF sun cream are important. If you have become red after direct sun exposure you have not adopted sufficient protection.
For the revitalisation of skin that is damaged Belvoir Medical Aesthetics offers the following treatments:

For the revitalisation of skin that is damaged Belvoir Medical Aesthetics offers the following treatments:

1. Medical Superficial Chemical Peels
   
2. Medical Mid Dermal Peels; the ICP peel
   
3. Prescription, skincare maintenance and treatments that can be used daily, with ease, at home.
   

   Skin Ceuticals  e.g. C E ferulic serum
   Generic prescriptions e.g. Retin- A creams, fruit acid creams

Sometimes lines and wrinkles form due to excessive action of the muscles of facial expression. These muscles insert just beneath the skin. Initially lines are fine but overtime may become deep. Various types of botulinium toxins  are available; Azzalure/Dysport, Botox. Botulinium toxin blocks nerve transmission to the muscles of facial expression. When lines are fine maintenance of the treatment allows for the repair of the skin. However when lines are quite deep these treatment serve only to relax the severity of deep lines. With detailed knowledge of the anatomy of the muscles of facial expression and advanced skill, a “chemical brow lift” can be achieved to correct mild to moderate brow drop. Also a “Neffretiti Neck Lift”.

Lip enhancement aims to improve lip definition and to restore the loss of lip volume using dermal fillers suitable for essential lips - delete. Lip enhancement is also used to balance small or thin lips in young persons against other more dominant facial features.

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Photographs courtesy of Q Med, manufacturers of restylane

Lips are very sensitive. Belvoir Cosmetic Studio can offer you a variety of  anesthesia  for the lip including gentle topical anesthetics or dental nerve blocks ( injections)

Deep wrinkles and folds are due to loss of volume of the fat cushions that support the contours of the youthful face. As a general rule up to the age of sixty the main cause for deep folds and wrinkles is the loss in volume of the supporting fat cushions and not gravity.

The fat pads that plump the cheeks, tear troughs and mental or chin area, soften the bony rim around the eye and the point of the chin. This results in an “owl”-like bony prominence around the eyes, deep nose to mouth lines. Conversely, increase in the sub mental fat pad or fat pad beneath the chin combined with the loss of volume from the cheek fat pads, results in the formation of early “jowls” and a gaunt appearance.

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Photographs courtesy of Sanofi-aventis, manufacturers of Sculptra

This volume can be restored with either dermal fillers or various products which stimulate your own skin to produce more collagen and in doing so replace the loss of volume of the fat cushions.

Products such as dermal fillers can also be used to plump out some of the deeper lines and folds.

Even after sixty years of age some individuals benefit from cosmetic dermatology. However, in the case of very advanced skin laxity plastic surgery may be an option. The option between cosmetic dermatology and surgery depends very much upon what the individual’s desires and expectations.

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Belvoir Cosmetic Studio can advise on treatment for mild to moderate acne. Mild to moderate acne will usually respond to a sensible skin care routine incorporating Alpha or Beta Hydroxy acids, anti deoxidents including Vitamin A. Kayolin Clay is a useful product when used as a mask to manage excess sebum (grease) production.

People who suffer from acne either avoid the use of make-up or use make-up to cover redness and obvious acne lesions. There is no need to avoid the use of make-up if you suffer from acne. Various types of  camaflouage cosmetics can be useful in the management of acne. These make-ups are surprisingly light, usually anti bacterial, non-comedogenic and hypo allergenic and may have the addition of sunblocks/filters.

This treatment involves the use of a chemical  is that is very much like a soap. Flab jab is injected into the fat layer beneath the skin, where it works to dissolve diet and exercise resistant fat deposits. For example: love handles, tummies, outer and inner thighs, chubby knees and upper arms. It is a body contouring treatment not a weight loss treatment.