Treatment for ingrown hairs

Many people suffer with ingrown hairs which become inflammed and infected and sometimes unsightly, the most common areas are on the bikini area, the back and on the neck area, this is also known as a condition called Folliculitis ( Inflammation of the hair follicle) the condition can be very painful and sore when infected. The condition is caused by clogged hair follicles.

Many people pick and squeeze the areas to release the hair which can often cause more trauma to the skin, Topical and oral antibiotics are also commonly used, however this does not work for everyone.

Carl Thornfeldt a leading dermatologist and founder of Epionce has created a product which has the ability to reduces the inflammation and unclog the hair follicles. The Lytic Lotions can be used on many other condition such as Psoriasis, Rosacea, dermatitis, acne or dryness.

The Ingredients within the product are very active, Date and Meadowfoam calm and reduce inflammation, while Willow Bark and Salicylic help to calm redness, clear pore debris reducing pro inflammatory microbes and parasites. The product does all this without causing any irritation or trauma to the skin.

The product is very easy to use, and light in texture so a little goes a long way, the practitioner will give you clear guidelines of how to use the Lytic Lotions and also which strength is most suitable for your condition.

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Tabitha Finch
Aesthetic and Beauty Consultant
Medicetics

Make an appointment to see Tabitha Finch at Medicetics or call us on 020 7402 2033.
Medicetics stock Epionce products however we are unable to sell these products online until you have been assessed by one of our practitioners.

Video of botox treatment at Medicetics

Dr Vicky Dondos, one of the leading Cosmetic Doctors gives a short overview of what to expect during a “botox” cosmetic procedure. The video is a live demonstration of a patient having botox injected into their forehead as part of a cosmetic procedure to reduce lines and wrinkles.

Muscle freezing injections for the treatment of wrinkles

Botox® (botulinum toxin type A) has truly revolutionized the treatment of ageing skin. This is now the most popular non-surgical cosmetic procedure performed by doctors in the UK.

Botox® injections are unparalleled for the treatment of forehead lines. In fact they can have the same effect as a surgical brow lift. They’re also great for eliminating lines around the eyes, and the under-eye bulge, to open the eyes up.

Botox injections for wrinkles is an extremely safe procedure. In our London clinics we use Botox® with great success to treat dynamic wrinkles (those lines that form in skin where the underlying muscles are used frequently e.g. around the eyes, on the forehead and the area between the eyes.

For more information on botox or to book an appointment at Medicetics.

Spa Gazer at “The Times” has a signature facial

What: Mene & Moy Glycolic Acid Peel/ Medicetics Facial

Where: Medicetics, 37 Connaught Street, London W2 (020-7402 2033; www.medicetics.com )

How much: £95 (six for £500)

Sarah Vine Life & Style Editor for “The Times” visited Medicetics earlier this month to try out some of our treatments. After a consultation with Dr Vicky Dondos she had one of our “signature Medicetics Facials”.

This combines the luxury of a normal facial with a very mild skin peel. This means that you get comfort and luxury as well as real results. The whole article follows.

This superficial chemical peel is the weakest you can have, making it popular with celebrities since it entails no embarrassing (and potentially costly) downtime. The whole process is distinctly weird, but it lasts only 3-5 minutes. After the skin is cleansed, the peel is applied. This feels a bit like being covered in itching powder, but the therapist quickly rubs it off. The peel is then rinsed away, and there is a burning sensation like a hot flush or deep embarrassment – and that’s it. The face feels baby-bottom smooth and not at all tight. There is no scabbing, but you must wear SPF30 for a few days afterwards to protect your skin. The results are excellent: lots of compliments, glowing complexion, no need to wear foundation. The whole process, including a 30-minute consultation, takes about an hour.

Aaah factor: 0/5

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Medicetics, 37 Connaught Street, W2 (020 7402 2033, www.medicetics.com). Signature Facial Peel, How much: £95 (six for £500).

Click here to read the full article on “The Times Online” Website

Facial Acu-Joy

Acu-joy, facial acupuncture at London Medi-Spa

London Medispa, Medicetics, is launching a NEW type of skin treatment to bolster mood and eliminate outward signs of anxiety.

Using a two-pronged approach, Acu-Joy not only helps you look happier and more relaxed, but feel it too.

Firstly, Acu-Joy uses acupuncture to stimulate superficial muscles in the face and increase collagen production, thus tackling fines lines and furrowed brows, while lifting drooping, ‘down-in-the- mouth’ cheeks and jowls.

Secondly, working at a deeper level, Acu-Joy treats underlying health issues to tackle puffiness, blotchiness, dark circles and dehydration. The treatment also bolsters serotonin production, the ‘happy hormone,’ that lifts mood and help us feel relaxed.
‘Acu-Joy uses specific points to calm the mind and slow frenetic activity,’ says Medicetics Acupuncturist, Camilla Festing. ‘The majority of people leave feeling completely chilled and quite dreamy.’

On an anaesthetic level, acupuncture can be used to create a ‘happier’ more youthful look. ‘One of the main things people complain of as they age is looking miserable,’ says Festing. ‘This is due to the way the fat and collagen are lost and worry lines become etched into our foreheads. Acupuncture can address these issues, either alone or as part of a programme with other Medicetics treatments.’

For long-term benefits, a series of ten one-and-half hour treatments, yields best results. See website for more details on Acupuncture

An expert in women’s health and stress-related matters, Medicetics acupuncturist, Camilla Festing studied at the London College of Traditional Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. She has also trained in Facial Rejuvenation and Revitalisation with leading facial acupuncturist, Virginia Doran.

For more information on Medicetics ACU-JOY Treatment please contact Medicetics on 020 74022033 or visit our website www.medicetics.com

Sharon Walker

Sun One tell me which sunscreen???

London’s First Doctor-led Sun Clinic (Press release)

Central London medispa, Medicetics, launches The Sun Clinic this May. Offering both PRE-HOLIDAY and POST-HOLIDAY consultations, The Sun Clinic will also offer FREE sun and skin advice via the website as well as the opportunity to purchase a large range of sunscreen products from our new online shop MEDICETICS SHOP

The brainchild of Medicetics’ director Dr Geoffrey Mullan, The Sun Clinic was developed when Dr Mullan noticed that, despite being aware of the dangers, less than half of Medicetics’ clients were adequately protecting themselves from the sun’s damaging rays.

‘Some people complain that suncreams are too thick, greasy or white. Others, usually men, can’t be bothered with the hassle of applying a cream, while still others are wearing a cream that’s not suited to their skin and which can therefore lead to spots,’ says Dr Mullan. ‘Medicetics is not aligned to any specific brand so our choices are based on what we genuinely believe works best.‘ MEDICETICS RECOMMENDED SUNSCREENS

Medicetics Sun Skin packages - for Men, Women, and Kids - are designed to suit a range of lifestyles, budgets and skin types and are available either through the clinic or website: www.medicetics.com

For PRE-HOLIDAY consultations, Dr Mullan assesses a client’s skin to advise on the best type of protection for the country and time of year.

For POST-HOLIDAY consultations, Medicetics’ doctors use a three-pronged strategy: Profect imaging technology to assess skin; Medi-facials and Obagi products to address dehydration and deep pigmentation; plus non-surgical, state of-the-art cosmetic technology, IPL and PORTRAIT to counter pigmentation and fine lines.

Run entirely by medical doctors and with a new customised approach to skincare, Medicetics doctors concentrate on naturally enhancing rather than drastically altering your appearance (the clinic’s mantra is to ‘NOURISH, RESTORE and PROTECT).

SUN CLINIC CONSULTATIONS £30; OR ARE FREE WITH PRODUCT PURCHASE OF OVER £50

37 Connaught St, London, W2 2AZ

For Press Enquires please contact: Sharon Walker 07958 274899 sharon.walker@medicetics.com

How to get perfect party eyes.

Top tips on how to beat those dark circles by Dr Vicky Dondos.

Dark Circles www.medicetics.com

Dark circles are leaky blood vessels due to genetics ageing or allergies.
Deep-set eyes, pigmentation, fatigue, clods and thin skin make them more noticeable
Pre Party fix easy things to use:
- Anti histamines for allergies (levo-cetirizine is the best one but you might need a prescription from your Doctor, you don’t get drowsiness with it)
- decongestants for colds can be great however decongestants that contain xylometalazine work really well but can only be used for a week or else you can get a rebound effect where it can make things worse
- Sometimes the old ones work well, cooled bags work in a number of ways including the high levels of caffeine helping to constrict the blood vessels. Then apply a corrector.

Longer term cure:
Vitamin K in certain creams such as Auriderm XO heals blood vessels and this helps reduce the dark circles.

Next - how to treat eye bags.

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Inject-a-tan the bronzing of the future?

Of late I have been asked repeatedly whether at Medicetics we offer the “tanning injection”. Many people have heard about or even been offered it at a number of place such as their local gym and want to know a little more about it.

So what is this stuff? How does it work? Is it safe? Is it legal? How can I get it?

What is this stuff?
The injection that is being talked about is melanocortin/ melanocortan/ melanotan. It is a synthetic version of melanocyte stimulating hormone MSH. What is that you may ask. The body produces a hormone in the pituitary gland that helps to stimulate melanocytes (the cells in the skin that produce a tan) to produce more melanin (tan).

How does it work?
Melanotan works by stimulating the cells to work a bit harder and so minimal exposure to sun will result in a much deeper and quicker tan. It does however require the hormone to be injected, if it was taken orally the acid in the stomach would break it down. It also requires a course as the cells will need to be stimulated over a matter of time.

Is it safe?
The answer to this is that we don’t know. At the moment a large Australian pharmaceutical company is doing stage 3 clinical trials as they believe it may also help to protect against certain types of skin cancer. However these trials have not yet been concluded so we do not know if there are any serious side effects.

The results of a trial involving 79 people was reported in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology showed that the compound, injected into the abdomen in three 10-day cycles over three months, is highly effective.

Melanin density in the skin increased significantly in all the men and women who had the injections. The average increase was 41%.

At the end of the 90-day study there was a reduction of more than 50% in sunburn cell injury.

“This study has shown for the first time the potential ability of a synthetic hormone that augments melanin production to provide photoprotection to people who normally burn in direct sunlight,” say the researchers in their report.

The results of the trials show that injections were associated with four side effects: nausea, facial flushing, fatigue and vomiting. A dozen of those involved in the tests dropped out because of these side effects.

Is it legal?
Until the final results of clinical trials have been seen and the medication approved by the MHRA (Medical Health and Drug Administration) body in the UK then it should not be used in the UK, anybody advertising or selling the product is doing so illegally and could be prosecuted. Furthermore the drug comes as a powder and should only be reconstituted with bacteriostatic water which is prescription only. It is very important that you do not use possibly contaminated water which could itroduce infection into the body.

Where can I get it?
At the moment this isn’t a product that is available in the UK. If the product does turn out to be safe and does gain approval from the MHRA sign up to our feed and we will be sure to let you know how and when you get your inject-a-tan. Our advice is please do NOT try this product until we know if there are any health consequences.

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Rise of the male botox jab

Rise of the man jab! From Botox to smart lipo, fast grooming fixes for men are on the up - so have you booked your man in yet?

Anna Magee Daily Mail 15 December 2008

Anna Magee recently looked into the increasing phenomenon of men having non surgical cosmetic treatments. An area dominated by women has increasingly become something that men realise can make a real difference.

“A spot of lunchtime Botox is now about as commonplace as a blowdry  -  if you’re a woman.

If a female colleague returns to work bragging about their ‘procedures’, even those of us who still can lift an eyebrow rarely do so.

But while they’re far less open about it than their female counterparts, a growing number of ordinary, middle-aged men are also freezing their faces, tightening their jowls and having their love handles lifted in quick, non-surgical procedures with little downtime.”

A survey by Men’s Health magazine earlier this year found that 40 per cent of men would consider having cosmetic work done.

In the last year, doctors at the Harley Medical Group in London, which specialises in anti-ageing treatments, have seen a 57 per cent rise in male Botox injections and 5,200 consultations with men.

The appeal of quick, subtle procedures is partly down to the fact that many men want to avoid surgery at all costs, says leading London dermatologist Dr Nicholas Lowe.

‘Male plastic surgery can look feminine and unnatural,’ he says. ‘You get a tightening of the face and obvious scarring because of the thickness of men’s skin.’

Just look at the taut, waxy appearance of male celebs such as Kenny Rogers and David Gest after respective eye and facelifts (both admit regretting having plastic surgery).

Or the obvious change in facial appearance that Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi sported earlier this year after admitting his ‘eyelids had been retouched slightly’.

‘Men want to look better, but they don’t want anyone to know about it,’ says Dr Mike Comins, who practices at Hans Place in London’s Knightsbridge, where one in four of his clientele are men aged 30 to 60.

‘Most commonly, men come seeking solutions for looking angry and tired, receding hairlines and excessive fat in their chins, waists and chests.

‘But they’re not in it for the pampering in the way women are. They want short, sharp treatments with little downtime that can treat the problems they previously believed they had to live with quickly, with natural-looking results.

‘Now we can deliver that without compromising on their masculine looks.’

Medicetics comment

At Medicetics we have always had a large number of men having treatments from botox to laser skin rejuvenation (see male treatments). We have seen the number of men we treat increase from 25% at the start of the year to 37% at the end of the year.

Although the treatments that men and women have done may involve the same product the way the treatment is done varies significantly. Take botox for example; in a woman we aim to maintain the high arched eyebrow. This needs to be in a smooth arc rather than the botched “spock eye” by graduating the botox at correct strengths and intervals.

Male eyebrows are much straighter so we need to avoid causing any arching which involves using more botox in the lateral part of the forehead. However this needs to be done carefully and skillfully if you are to avoid completely paralysing the forehead or causing drooping of the eyebrow and or eyelid.

The upper part of the forehead also needs special attention in men. As the hairline in an average male tends to be higher in a man, it is important to graduate the relaxation of muscles into the scalp. An abrupt stop line before the scalp can cause a bunching in this area or cause “rugging”. Rugging is where there is a smooth flat area with obvious movement above and below forming lines and wrinkles.

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