COSMETIC CLINIC |
Image have a specialist skin clinic offering all aspects of advanced facial rejuvination, skin correction, anti ageing and cosmetic procedures. Our highly trained skin specialists, nurses and practicioners are experienced and offer free confidential consultations at our salon in Darlington.
Non Surgical Facelifting
Fed up with wrinkles and lines? Tired of looking worn out and drawn? Then look no further...
Introduction
Bio-Therapeutic
Computers invite you to enjoy a unique skin
revitalisation programme to help repair, regenerate and tone
your skin like no other system
can.
Bio-Therapeutic Computers are operated only by highly qualified and trained professional beauty and skin care specialists. The system uses totally safe and painless low-level electrical impulses to 'reprogram' the muscles of your face and body, to revitalise these muscles and to assist your skin tissues in becoming more healthy, as your blood circulation is improved.
You will see the results immediately and your skin will glow and appear to keep lifting for at least 24 hours.
Unique
The difference between the Bio-Therapeutic Computer electronic face and body lifting system and other systems is its very low variable current and special wave form shapes. These wave forms are varied to penetrate skin tissue to a predetermined depth which allows the machine to isolate specific tissues for reprogramming. The low current stimulates the body's own tiny currents and also avoids any unpleasant stinging that other machines can sometimes inflict.
Treatment Time
Our beauty therapist will devise a programme exclusively for you and will then pamper you for at least three-quarters of an hour during each treatment. Depending on your skin condition and age, your course of treatments may range from 6 up to 12. After you have completed your course, you will need one treatment every four to six weeks to maintain that youthful appearance.
WE ARE NOW USING THE BIO ULTIMATE PLATINUM
The top non-surgical facelift in the country with steel tipped probes giving 20% increase in current. The Bio-Ultimate Platinum™ microcurrent system features the latest in microcurrent technology development including a patent pending technological breakthrough - Suzuki Sequencing Technology™.
Glycolic Acid Peels
A natural occurring compound, is a member of the chemical family referred to as: ALPHA HYDROXY ACIDS. Glycolic Acid is the most active and beneficial of the Alpha-Hydroxy-Acids (AHA) in skin care and is made from sugar canes.
It is the only AHA which is able to penetrate through the cell walls by virtue of its small molecular size. Once inside the cell, it will trigger new formation of collagen and turn on the synthesis of dermal glycosaminoglycans to plump up the cell and the ground substances in the skin to reduce wrinkles on the skins surface.
Glycolic Acid also affects the newly forming keratin cells at the bottom of the stratum corneum causing the bulk of the stratum corneum to lift off and separate from the underlying skin. This gives the skin a much smoother look and feel.
Glycolic Acid has been proven to be very effective in the treatment
of acne as well as the cosmetic benefits one receives.
The Benefits of glycolic acid make it one of the most effective substances for many skin conditions including:
- Pigmentation Acne and Acne Scarring
- Fine Lines
- Open, Large or Blocked Pores
- Dry Patchy Skin
- Sun Damage
- Uneven Skin Texture and Tone
Important Note: You will not be able to have a skin peel without first booking in for a consultation. Prior to having your first peel, you will prepare your skin using a specialist cream containing 14% Glycolic. After using this for at least two weeks it is then possible to have your peel.
How do I know if I need a skin peel?
During your consultation your skin specialist will advise you how many peels you may need, if at all any. As a general guide, the worse a skin condition, the more likely it is that you may need a course of peels. If we think your skin does not warrant a peel, we will advise you against it and offer alternative treatment.
Oxygen Facials
REGAIN THE YOUTHFUL GLOW OF THE OXYJET SET!
The Nora Bode OXYjet Energising Facial is proven to re-energise the face, giving a healthy radiant look and firmer feel to the skin. New life is breathed into the skin giving a fresh, youthful look to the face and décolleté. This is a relaxing treatment that also involves the breathing of purified oxygen enhanced with essential oils.
Results:
- Instant healthy radiant glow.
- Firmer feel to the skin. Rejuvenated skin.
- Stress reduction.
- Re-hydrated skin, encouraging the formation of healthy new skin.
THE NEEDLE IS OUT!
BEAUTY-TOX is a powerful alternative to cosmetic injections. The risks and limitations of cosmetic injections are well known, and include pain, bleeding and also unsatisfactory results such as ‘drooping lids’ and facial asymmetry. BEAUTY-TOX, on the other hand, is totally natural and harmless, and does not alter the natural facial expression. The high concentration of the relaxing ingredient used reduces the muscle contractions responsible for the formation of lines and wrinkles on the forehead, and around the eyes and mouth.
Results: The gentle alternative to cosmetic injections
- Relaxes Facial muscles to smooth out expression lines.
- Stimulates Collagen production to reduce wrinkle depth, firming and lifting the skin.
- Naturally rejuvenates the skin to bring back a youthful glow.
- Gives a complete well-being experience without risk or side effect.
- It’s needle free application is gentle, effective and safe. Firms, smoothes and defines lip contour.
Collagen Clinic
Helen, our nurse practicioner, has worked as a Collagen
Practitioner for 20 years opening up her own company Reflower with her
partner Terry in 2003. Helen originally trained and worked in the USA
for the company that made collagen in the early 80's it was her job to
come to England to train the doctors here.
She is one of the longest serving practitioners in the UK. For many years there was only collagen available as a dermal filler but now there are many more, some safe and many not so safe.
Helen will only use those fillers that are completely biodegradable which means that over time they are excreted by the body. This has many benefits as they do not affect your health now or in the future and as you age you can determine the amount of correction to lines and wrinkles that you feel is realistic....the fashion for bigger lips may look good on a young woman but can look somewhat strange on a 70 year old! Helen has appeared on TV demonstrating the use of various fillers and is often asked to demonstrate at exhibitions for the various pharmaceutical companies.
Reflower also does acid peels and re-hydrating treatments for the face,
neck, chest and hands.
Consultations are free and confidential although be warned, Helen can be very honest about what can or can't be done.
BOTOX Injections
Our resident nurse will soon be offering Botox injections here at Image. She will discuss the benefits of both dermal fillers and Botox so you have an informed choice which treatment will suit you best.
Red Vein, Skin Tag, Mole and Wart Removal
Red Vein or Thread Veins can be unsightly, especially if they occur on the face or neck area. Red veins come in many shapes and are caused by broken veins under the surface of the skin. The method to remove these broken capilleries is simple, using diathermy (heat), sections along the vein are cautarised. As there is no blood flow the vein will eventually be absorbed by the body. The skin can look a little red immediately after the treatment but usually, you leave the clinic with less redness than when you came in. Linda, who has over 10 years experience in advanced electrology offers a free consultation on how to remove your red veins and also preventative measures for you to take.
Skin Tag, Mole and Wart Removal is a very simple process. Using diathermy (heat) the blood supply is cut off and the skin tag, wart or mole will die and drop off. The treatment is not very painful, similar to having electrolysis. Skin Tags are usually found on the neck or under the arms and if left can grow larger. They are caused by clothes rubbing the skin in the area and can sometimes be found on the eyelids. Linda, who has over 10 years experience in advanced electrology offers a free consultation.
Electrolysis
Electrolysis is the only proven method of permanent hair removal. Each hair follicle is treated to ensure hairs do not grow back. It can take some months or even years to sucessfully treat an area. Linda, who has over 10 years experience in advanced electrology offers a free consultation.
Tooth Whitening
Here at Image we offer laser Teeth
Whitening. Introductory
price is only £250 (dentists usually charge between £400 - £600)
The L.A. Smile system is a revolutionary new system allowing you to the very latest in laser teeth whitening. Unlike some other leading brands, treatment is quick and easy making the process more convenient for you.
Instant dazzling results.
The treatment takes approximately 1 hour and teeth can be whitened up to 10 shades whiter on the Vita shade guide.
Results can last up to 2 years depending on diet, lifestyle and oral hygiene.
WHICH ANTI AGEING TREATMENT IS BEST FOR ME?
With so many options to choose from in the world of cosmetic surgery it is not surprising you do not know which treatments you will need. Often clients have seen a procedure on TV, telephone and book in without giving any thought to whether it is the best treatment for them. Image Cosmetic Clinic offer a free consultation to advise you which treatment is going to give you the most benefit. Please take advantage of our expertise.
The Non-Surgical Facelift lifts and tones facial muscles. It is therefore best for jowls, drooping eyes/brows and nose to mouth furrows. (Similar to an actual facelift).
Glycolic Peels resurface the skin, reverse sun damage, treat skin conditions and are a very strong exfolliant. Therefore they are best for problem skin, age spots, pigmentation, anti ageing, uneven skin texture, pores and brightening the skin.
Oxygen Facials are a no-needle alternative to collagen injections. Therefore they are best for frown lines, worry lines, crows feet and lines around the mouth.
Dermal Fillers or Collagen Injections are like a "pollyfiller" for the skin. Results are immediate and last around six months. Therefore they are best for any deep lines. It would be un-advisable to treat a full face due to the costs involved.
Lip Enhancement can be treated in two ways. Firstly I would suggest a kind of collagen filler, this way you can see what your new enhanced lips are like, live with them but you know it will not be permanent. If you have been happy with your lips, you can continue with fillers or for something more permanent, have Semi Permanent Lip Line with blush. Note, if your lips are very uneven, plumping them will not alter the unevenness, but may enhance it so correction work by Semi Permanent Make-up to balance the lips can be performed first.
TATTOO REMOVAL |
NON LASER TATTOO REMOVAL
Don’t let an unwanted or unsightly tattoo stop you from wearing the clothes you want or stand in the way of your career!
Are you fed up of wearing long sleeve shirts in the summer, or covering up when everyone else is stripping off?
Or perhaps your tattoo serves as an all too permanent reminder to an uncomfortable or unwanted memory?
Until recently getting an unwanted tattoo removed has been a daunting task, but now there is a revolutionary method of ink extraction developed in the USA to remove that tattoo quickly, easily and permanently.
The e-raze system works much like having the original tattoo, but instead of ink uses a specially formulated cream that bonds with the original tattoo ink and draws it to the skin surface. The cream doesn’t remain in the skin, or replace the tattoo and the treatment is so effective that a tattoo can usually be completely removed in just three or four sessions, compared to the dozens of treatments required by laser removal methods.
The extraction cream is specifically designed to blend with and capture the original tattoo ink. The formula then forms into a thicker substance which the skin easily pushes out taking the captured tattoo ink with it. A number of treatments are normally required to completely remove a tattoo. After the treatment course is finished the skin will return to its natural state over a period of months.
The benefits of the e-raze system over other methods of tattoo removal
are numerous. The e-raze treatment is substantially
less painful than other removal methods and the treatment course and subsequent tattoo removal
is much faster and more effective than laser removal
options. There is
also no need to avoid direct sunlight after treatment, (as is necessary
with laser) and aftercare is relatively simple.
The e-raze system is suitable and effective for all types of both professional or home made tattoos and permanent make-up on most areas of the body apart from sensitive areas near the eyes or areas where high levels of moisture occur (where special aftercare considerations may be required). The treatment is not colour selective (unlike laser) and acts on all colour pigments equally.
WHY LASER REMOVAL FAILS
Laser removal relies on using high energy pulses of light to smash the tattoo pigment into smaller particles so it may be absorbed by the body. The wavelengths of the laser light must be varied according to skin colour, what colour pigments are to be removed the type of ink used (there are over 120 different inks currently in use), and according to the depth of the tattoo.
Green and yellow are also difficult pigments for the lasers to eliminate due to the fact that they reflect most of the light energy, as all pigments can be traced back to the three primary colour's red, yellow and blue it becomes clear that while initially effective remaining pigment elements can be difficult if not impossible for lasers to totally eliminate.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Does it hurt?
The treatment is very similar to being tattooed. Most clinics can apply topical anesthetic to numb the skin prior to treatment, please enquire about this at your chosen clinic.
How long does a treatment take?
A treatment takes around 45 to 60 minutes to cover a 2x2 inch square area.
What's in the removal cream?
The removal cream has been specifically developed for the purpose of removing tattoos by bonding with the tattoo ink and causing its expulsion from the body. Many of the ingredients can be found in food and cosmetic products.The ingredients in order of quantity are as follows Water, zinc oxide, magnesium oxide, calcium oxide, n-propanol, TEA benzoic acid. Only a very small amount of cream is required per treatment typically less than 3-4ml most of which does not penetrate the skin, exposure is minimal and chemical concentrations in the cream present little or no risk. The treatment has been approved by various health and safety officers around the UK.
If you tattoo the removal cream in does this mean it gets left in the body rather than the tattoo? No, the removal cream is designed to bond to and absorb the tattoo ink and extract the ink to the skin surface. It does not replace the tattoo and it does not remain in the skin. It is not a skin colored cover up tattoo.
How will I know if this treatment is suitable for me?
The treatment is suitable for most people, however a through consultation is carried out prior to any treatment. Generally if you have tolerated the original tattoo process then this treatment is very similar.
How many treatments will it take to remove my tattoo?
On average most tattoos can be removed in three to four treatments depending on size and location. Very old tattoos may take extra treatment. We do not normally recommend treating a complete arm or leg band tattoo in one sitting but usually treat it in sections. We normally recommend that a maximum single area of two square inches is treated to minimise discomfort after treatment, If you require a larger area to be treated then please discuss this with your technician.
How frequently can I have the treatment?
It will generally take about two weeks from the initial treatment for most of the crusting to fall away, normally after around six to eight weeks the area is completely healed and can be re-treated.
How soon will I see the results?
The most amazing thing about this treatment is that you will actually get to see the results in just a few days. After the treatment a sterile dressing is applied which must be kept on and kept dry for 48 hours. After removing the dressing a good crust will form over the treated skin, as the crust falls away it will take the unwanted tattoo ink with it. It is likely that parts of the tattoo will be almost completely erased on just the first treatment.Your tattoo can be completely removed in just a matter of months, compared to years that it takes with laser.
Can I have this treatment if I've had laser treatment?
It is possible to treat tattoos that have previously undergone laser treatment, however the results can be less successful due to sub-dermal scar tissue left behind by the laser process, please call us to discuss. It is perfectly safe to have laser treatment on your tattoo after it has been treated with the e-raze system if necessary.
I have a home made tattoo, will this system work on that?
Yes, usually the ink in home made tattoos is less resilient than that used in professionally applied tattoos and can be removed very easily, however unlike professional tattoos ink depth can be very random which may make additional treatments necessary.
I have permanent make up, can this system remove that?
Yes this treatment will completely remove permanent make up, the only place its not suitable for is sensitive areas near the eyes, or where there is a risk of moisture contamination.
Can all pigments be removed?
Yes the process acts upon all pigments equally, unlike laser which is ineffective against certain pigments. The success rate of tattoo color removal is 100% for permanent makeup and over 92% for body tattoos, much higher than the success rate of laser treatment.
Will it leave a permanent scar?
The removal process is well tolerated by the skin the scarring rate in a published series of 98 patients (Cosmetic Dermatology April, 2001) was 0% for permanent makeup and 6% for body tattoos (micro-scarring) compared to laser with a 5% chance that a permanent scar will form. Usually if you did not suffer any complications when the tattoo was originally applied, do not suffer from keloids and the treated area is cared for properly then the risk of scarring should be minimal. If the original tattoo has been applied too deeply, (tattoo has become blurred) then attempted removal can be more liable to scarring. Please discuss this with your technician. It is recommended that a small trial area is tested first. It is also important to follow the after care instructions provided.
Are there any lasting side effects?
There have been no lasting side effects documented arising out of the removal treatment. The area may be sore for around a week after treatment and following the final treatment the area may appear slightly redder however this should fade to the normal skin colour after a few months. None of the cases in the Cosmetic Dermatology April, 2001 study of 98 patients demonstrated destruction of the skin's natural pigment unlike laser where hypopigmentation and hyperpigmentation can be more common.
Do you guarantee complete tattoo removal?
Every individual tattoo is unique some will respond better than others to particular treatments. Therefore no guarantee can be made on the likely sucess of the treatment. The published success rate of tattoo color removal is 100% for permanent makeup and over 92% for body tattoos*, better than any other currently available tattoo removal technique.
SEMI PERMANENT MAKE-UP |
Also known as Permanent Make-up, Micropigmentation, Facial Tattooing, Dermagraphic Art but whatever you call it no one can deny it is a fantastic treatment.
Imagine never again having to spend valuable time in the morning applying your most basic cosmetics such as eyeliner, brow and lip pencil.
Semi Permanent Make Up allows you to create a subtle, natural looking cosmetic effect that will last from morning to night, day after day - ensuring you look your best at all times. We create soft, natural looking effects to enhance your features.
Although clients can be divided into many distinctive groups, the techniques remain consistent. Essentially anyone who wears cosmetics regularly will benefit from the results of Semi Permanent Make Up. Treatment can be used to simply enhance your natural beauty, or, alternatively, to correct cosmetic imperfections.
Intradermal Pigmentation
SPMU is an art form. Pigment is implanted into the dermal layer of the skin (0.50mm) using state of the art equipment. The implanted pigment will gradually fade with time, depending upon a person's age, colour implanted, etc. In some instances traces of pigment will stay indefinitely. Pigment that is implanted too deeply into the dermis becomes a tattoo - and lasts forever. It is vital that to achieve the best results for your client you are using the very best equipment and pigments and have been trained to the highest standard.
All Finishing Touches practitioners believe that 'Less is More' and we will always agree any work with you before we begin your treatment. The first treatment will create a soft effect - you can always add more colour/thickness with subsequent treatments. The cost of two procedures is included in all of our prices.
We use the very latest techniques and machinery to ensure your treatment is comfortable and will heal as predicted.
MOST COMMON PROCEDURES
Eyebrows
Eyebrows can be balanced, lengthened, lifted, emphasised or completely replicated. 3D brow simulation is applied to re-create individual hairs.
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Lips
Lips can look fuller, shape and colour can be enhanced. Colour is generally matched to the natural lip shade and the line “blended” into the lip for a natural effect.
Eyes
Eyelashes can be enhanced to appear fuller and thicker. The perfect smudge free eyeliner can also be created.
The Machine
The PRECISION PLUS system is unique in the world of micropigmentation. It is the only brand certified for both COSMETIC and MEDICAL procedures. Designed in steel with a state-of-the-art hand piece, it delivers accuracy and precision for skilled technicians. No cross contamination; no need to autoclave parts; no handling of blank needles (no needle stick injuries); quick change cartridge; choice of needle configuration.
