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        <title>Cosmetic Advice from Cosmetic Clinics</title>
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            <title>Who are Mulberry House Clinic and Laser Centre?</title>
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            <description>    &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_pSmDNxDpOZc/SvGj2G7LmuI/AAAAAAAAAGQ/6XZeT8oNfTc/s1600-h/mulberry.jpg&quot;&gt;&lt;img alt=&quot;&quot; id=&quot;BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5400277578161036002&quot; src=&quot;http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_pSmDNxDpOZc/SvGj2G7LmuI/AAAAAAAAAGQ/6XZeT8oNfTc/s400/mulberry.jpg&quot; style=&quot;margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 272px; height: 192px;&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: bold;&quot;&gt;About Mulberry House Clinic:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Mulberry
House Clinic and Laser Centre is a very successful cosmetic treatment
centre run by husband and wife team Dr John and Elizabeth Tanqueray.
The clinic was established at the start of 2003, initially offering a
limited range of treatments. However, over the years, John and
Elizabeth have developed the widest range of non-surgical treatment
options in the region.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The clinic is based in a Georgian House
in the village of Hardingstone, just outside Northampton. We are just 5
minutes from junction 15 of the M1 motorway, and parking is available
in the grounds of the house.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We are proud that we have a loyal
client base as this is a strong indicator of how pleased our clients
are with the service we provide. Many of our new clients have been
referred by personal recommendation.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We base our treatments on
medical principles to ensure that clients are fully informed of the
range of options available to them. We are very honest and make sure
visitors to Mulberry House Clinic are fully aware of any potential
side-effects or problems. We operate in a highly ethical way, and will
not recommend any treatment unless we feel it is the most appropriate
option for you. We are unique in that we are prepared to recommend
medical colleagues elsewhere if we believe that there could be a more
appropriate treatment for you that we do not offer ourselves.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We
offer treatments that can improve your life. Many people go through
life unhappy with how they look but they are unaware that a small
cosmetic treatment can drastically enhance their self-confidence as
well as appearance.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: bold;&quot;&gt;Treatments can be used to:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;- Improve lines, wrinkles and skin texture&lt;br /&gt;- Restore lost volume under the skin&lt;br /&gt;- Reduce pigmentation and redness&lt;br /&gt;- Tighten the skin&lt;br /&gt;- Reduce localised fat and cellulite&lt;br /&gt;- Reduce acne outbreaks and improve acne scarring.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: bold;&quot;&gt;Treatments we offer include:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;- Muscle-relaxing injections&lt;br /&gt;- &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cosmeticclinics.co.uk/cosmetic_dermal_fillers.aspx&quot;&gt;Dermal fillers&lt;/a&gt; such as Restylane and &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lasertreatmentsnorthampton.co.uk/beauty-treatments.php#dermalfillers&quot;&gt;Juvederm&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- Sculptra&lt;br /&gt;- &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lasertreatmentsnorthampton.co.uk/beauty-treatments.php#facialpeels&quot;&gt;Facial peels&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- Microdermabrasion&lt;br /&gt;- &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cosmeticclinics.co.uk/laser_hair_removal.aspx&quot;&gt;Laser Hair Removal&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- Rosacea treatment&lt;br /&gt;- Acne treatment&lt;br /&gt;- Treatment for facial threadveins and redness&lt;br /&gt;- Treatment for pigmentation&lt;br /&gt;- Prescription skincare&lt;br /&gt;- &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lasertreatmentsnorthampton.co.uk/beauty-treatments.php#sclerotherapy&quot;&gt;Sclerotherapy&lt;/a&gt; for leg veins&lt;br /&gt;- &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cosmeticclinics.co.uk/thermage_radiage.aspx&quot;&gt;Thermage&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- Thermacell&lt;br /&gt;- Plasma Skin Regeneration - Portrait&lt;br /&gt;- Localised fat reduction&lt;br /&gt;- Improvement in skin for the hands/neck and décolleté&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dr
Tanqueray offers a consultation with no obligation. We are very happy
for you to take time to consider what, if any, treatment you would
like, and guarantee that you will not experience any “hard-sell”
approach. We are medical professionals, not sales people.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: bold;&quot;&gt;About John &amp;amp; Elizabeth Tanqueray:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dr
John Tanqueray qualified in medicine at Cambridge University in 1984.
After his junior hospital posts he entered General Practice.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;He works 3 days a week at Mulberry House Clinic and is a General Practitioner on the other 2 days per week.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;He is a member of the British Association of Cosmetic Doctors (BACD) and the British Medical Laser Association.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;He is registered with the General Medical Council (number 3010756)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Elizabeth
Tanqueray qualified as a Registered General Nurse from University
College Hospital in London in 1981, and has hospital experience as
Sister in charge of Coronary Care and Intensive Care Units.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;She works in the Research Department at Northampton General Hospital, and the rest of the time at Mulberry House Clinic.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;To more information on our treatments or to book a consultation at Mulberry House contact us on &lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: bold;&quot;&gt;0844 880 7728&lt;/span&gt; or visit &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cosmeticclinics.co.uk/&quot;&gt;www.cosmeticclinics.co.uk&lt;/a&gt; or &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lasertreatmentsnorthampton.co.uk/&quot;&gt;www.lasertreatmentsnorthampton.co.uk&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;    &lt;p style=&quot;clear:both;&quot;&gt; 
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            <title>Cellulite – From a Patient’s Perspective</title>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:53:53 +0000</pubDate>         
            
            <description>    &lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial&quot;&gt;I can remember having cellulite from when I was a
teenager. It seemed as though from the moment I hit puberty I had been
cursed with this disgusting dimply skin all over my bottom and thighs.
At a time when I should have been enjoying my teenage years, having fun
at the beach or the swimming pool in brightly coloured bikinis, I was
sat on the sidelines. A girl has got to keep a smile on her face so I
just pretended I couldn’t swim and wore sarongs to cover my thighs.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial&quot;&gt;As
I got older, I became interested in boys and relationships. As I was
shy about my body, I was shy around boys and I would never let anyone
see me naked. I felt painfully self-conscious about stripping off and I
always made sure that I was either in bed before my partner or that the
lights were off before I changed and quickly slid into bed. When I got
married, I didn’t need to lose anymore weight as I was a super-slim
size 10 but I was still blighted by horrific cellulite. Even after we
married, my husband had never seen me naked in normal light but I would
wear sheer nighties that covered my bottom and light candles to make my
appearance softer. I literally know every trick in the book to cover my
thighs and hide them from view. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial&quot;&gt;When
I hit my early thirties, my husband became frustrated with my lack of
self-confidence. I wouldn’t go swimming with our young son and beach
holidays were entirely out of the question. He had NEVER seen my bottom
in normal light and my self-esteem was at rock bottom. That’s when he
offered to pay for a course of cellulite treatment for my birthday - on
the proviso that I changed my lifestyle to complement the treatment.
That meant I had to cut down of caffeinated drinks, begin body brushing
and drink more water. Combined with the &lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cosmeticclinics.co.uk/mesotherapy_treatment.aspx&quot; style=&quot;font-family: arial;&quot;&gt;mesotherapy&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial&quot;&gt;,
my cellulite all but disappeared and I was thrilled. I went swimming
with my son for the very first time. I felt like the yummiest mummy in
the leisure centre! &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial&quot;&gt;After years of
enduring low self-esteem, I can’t for the life of me imagine why every
woman isn’t having these injections. It only takes 10 minutes to
complete one session and depending on how bad the cellulite is, you’ll
need at least one session of injections per week for 4-8 weeks. &lt;/span&gt; &lt;/p&gt;    &lt;p style=&quot;clear:both;&quot;&gt; 
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            <title>Mesotherapy for Rejuvenation of Hands and Décolleté</title>
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            <description>    &lt;p&gt;The number of clients having medical &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cosmeticclinics.co.uk/&quot;&gt;cosmetic treatments&lt;/a&gt;
is increasing each year. Much of this is due to more affordable
procedures as well as increased awareness and knowledge. Not only is
demand for the more well known treatments such as &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cosmeticclinics.co.uk/botox.aspx&quot;&gt;Botox&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cosmeticclinics.co.uk/cosmetic_dermal_fillers.aspx&quot;&gt;dermal fillers&lt;/a&gt;
increasing, but there is considerable demand in the number of clients
requesting treatments to rejuvenate the hands and the décolleté.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;These
areas are often neglected and whilst most women are now very aware of
the risks of sun damage to their faces, they often neglect their hands,
neck and chest. Many of our clients complain that their faces look
great, but their age is given away by their hands, neck and chests.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dr
Lucy Glancey recalls one of her patients proudly showing her new 4
carat diamond ring, a present for her 60th birthday and she commented
that life wasn’t fair! &lt;span style=&quot;font-style: italic;&quot;&gt;“How so?”&lt;/span&gt; I asked, &lt;span style=&quot;font-style: italic;&quot;&gt;“Well just as you are able to afford a huge diamond ring your hands look so aged that you are embarrassed to show them off.” &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-style: italic;&quot;&gt;“These types of comments have prompted cosmetic Doctors to look at rejuvenation procedures available and develop new techniques”&lt;/span&gt; says Dr Glancey.  &lt;span style=&quot;font-style: italic;&quot;&gt;“First
and foremost we ensure that our patients protect these areas from the
sun by using a good sun protection of at least an SPF of 30. Most of us
are so careful about putting sun block on our faces, but how many
remember the neck and décolleté? While driving in the car on a sunny
day our hands are exposed to the sun light and if unprotected can
become pigmented. While in our twenties and early thirties we get a
nice even chocolate tan which looks attractive, later on in life our
sun damaged melanocytres tend to produce patchy pigment which results
in ‘sun spots’. The natural ageing process also causes our hands to
lose fat and again this can give a very aged look. The décolleté can be
easily damaged by spraying perfume on the neck and chest area and then
exposing it to the sunlight. This causes a photosensitive response and
increases the ageing process. As we sleep the décolleté can become
‘squashed’ and particularly in larger breasted ladies. This produces
the lines and wrinkles running up from the breast as well as creepy
looking skin. The hands, neck and décolleté are areas of the body that
ladies like to be able to show off and therefore they are looking for
effective anti ageing treatments.” &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;There are various
procedures for hand rejuvenation and one of the more drastic ways is to
remove the veins on the back of the hands. Because of the loss of fat
the veins become more prominent so rather than this drastic approach it
is better to replace this lost volume. &lt;span style=&quot;font-style: italic;&quot;&gt;“Another reason why we do not like to remove the veins”&lt;/span&gt; says Dr Glancey    &lt;span style=&quot;font-style: italic;&quot;&gt;“is because the veins can be life savers and should you collapse on the street you may need the intravenous access”. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;One
way of replacing the volume in the hands is by redistributing the
patients’ own fat. Autologous fat transfer can be performed with a
device called Lipivage. A small amount of fat is harvested from areas
such as the inner thighs, tummy or knees. The fat is then ‘washed’ and
then immediately injected back into the treatment area. The patients
are required to wear bandages for a few days after the procedure and
there may be some bruising. However, once this has all settled the
hands look beautifully plump and rejuvenated.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;A disadvantage of
this technique as with any procedure involving the patients own fat is
that the body may metabolise it quickly and therefore we cannot predict
how long the effects will last. An alternative to using fat is to
replace the volume using synthetic soft tissue filler. A technique
known as &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cosmeticclinics.co.uk/mesotherapy_treatment.aspx&quot;&gt;Mesotherapy&lt;/a&gt;
which involves multiple injections used to plump up the hands and
décolleté with a product that re-hydrates and replaces hyaluronic acid.
A new product called &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.blogger.com/www.glanceymedical.co.uk&quot;&gt;Restylane Vital&lt;/a&gt;® can be used in both the hands and the décolleté area over three sessions. Dr Glancey comments &lt;span style=&quot;font-style: italic;&quot;&gt;“we are getting really nice results which can last from 6 months to a year.” &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Restylane
Vital® a crystal clear gel which is injected into the dermis to
moisturise the patients own skin from within. The active ingredient,
hyaluronic acid, is found naturally in the body, but its production
decreases with time. &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cosmeticclinics.co.uk/restylane_vital.aspx&quot;&gt;Restylane Vital&lt;/a&gt;®
stimulates skin cell activity to increase the production of collagen
and elastin, so hands and the décolleté looks plump and youthful.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Another procedure that can be very effective on these areas is &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.blogger.com/www.glanceymedical.co.uk&quot;&gt;Intense Pulsed Light&lt;/a&gt;.
This treatment modality not only rejuvenates the skin, but eliminates
any pigment such as age spots and broken capillaries. “A typical
condition that patients complain about on their neck and décolleté”
says Dr Glancey “is telangiectasia and poiklioderma. This condition is
characterised by matted broken capillaries either side of the neck and
across the chest. Intense Pulsed Light will target the dilated
capillaries as well as any sun spots. Another great advantage of using
IPL is that is stimulates collagen production and when combined with &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.blogger.com/www.glanceymedical.co.uk&quot;&gt;Mesotherapy&lt;/a&gt; the results are fantastic.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If
you require further information about Mesotherapy or have any other
questions please visit www.cosmeticclinics.co.uk or
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            <description>    &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cosmeticclinics.co.uk/mesotherapy_treatment.aspx&quot;&gt;Mesotherapy&lt;/a&gt;
is a technique designed to introduce a small amount of active
ingredient/product into the superficial layers of the skin (mesoderm)
in order to achieve a protector aim depending on the type of product
used.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Mesotherapy is used in various areas of medicine for
example rheumatology and also in support medicine; it is used for pain
relief and cosmetic medicine for rejuvenation purposes.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;It is particularly good to rejuvenate the superficial layers of the skin and target &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cosmeticclinics.co.uk/fine_lines.aspx&quot;&gt;fine lines&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cosmeticclinics.co.uk/wrinkles.aspx&quot;&gt;wrinkles&lt;/a&gt; that are usually seen on the surface as a criss-cross pattern which is very difficult to treat via other means.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;It
can be used to treat such lines on the face, not only on the face but
also décolleté, neck and hands, which are very popular areas.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Depending on the active ingredient used for the purpose there are different goals that can be achieved with &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.glanceymedical.co.uk/&quot;&gt;mesotherapy&lt;/a&gt;.
For example, their products are aimed at treating alopecia, and there
are other products that contain small amounts of non-cross linked
hylauronic acid which is very pure and by injecting this into the skin
it plumps up the fine lines and just gives a very hydrating effect on
the skin without making it look lumpy.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Also products like polilatic acid can be injected to achieve some &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cosmeticclinics.co.uk/ageing_skin.aspx&quot;&gt;skin tightening&lt;/a&gt;
and salmon calcutoning can be injected to give the skin a nice healthy
glow because this product has a vasial dilatory property.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Recently, a new technique was developed by which a very small amount of Botulinum toxin or &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cosmeticclinics.co.uk/botox.aspx&quot;&gt;Botox&lt;/a&gt;
is diluted into a larger amount of skin hydrating agents like vitamins
and minerals and injected into the skin in a mesotheraputic fashion in
order to achieve filler effect of reducing fine lines and wrinkles
which are due to attachment of small muscle fibres to the skin that
pull the skin and create both lines which cannot really be treated by
any other means. By adding vitamins and minerals to the skin that
achieves re-hydration and the total effect is smoother and plumper skin
without the very fine criss cross pattern of lines that can be seen
especially if using a magnifying mirror and that worries a lot of women
when they look at the mirror and again the decollette is a very
specific area which very rarely responds to anything else rather than &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cosmeticclinics.co.uk/&quot;&gt;mesotherapy&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Considering the small amounts of &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.glanceymedical.co.uk/&quot;&gt;Botox&lt;/a&gt;
that I have given via this technique it does not by any means achieve
any so called frozen look and only effects those very superficial
muscles that sometimes pull on the skin creating very fine lines
sometimes even puckering effect on the skin. The patient is able to
fully move all muscles and there is no changes in expression. If they
want to treat things like frown lines or crows feet properly then they
should have a proper &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cosmeticclinics.co.uk/&quot;&gt;Botox treatment&lt;/a&gt; which involves much higher doses and it is a completely different type of treatment form &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.glanceymedical.co.uk/&quot;&gt;meso-botox&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Usually
the treatment will involve a course of six every 2-4 weeks depending on
the problem and then again maintenance every 6-12 months depending on
the problem and the amount of sun damage that the patient incurs in the
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            <description>    &lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-style: italic;&quot;&gt;Continuing from our previous article
we will discuss the colour changes that can be responsible for dark
circles and ways to combat them.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: bold;&quot;&gt;Pigmentation&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Some
people with dark skins ( Fitzpatrick types 4 to 6 ) inherit a genetic
tendency for darker pigmentation around the eyes. This of course
becomes obvious from a very early age even in childhood.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: bold;&quot;&gt;Treatment&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The
famous ‘touch éclat’ is the make up of choice for many women as it
creates a light reflection which counteracts the dark shadow along with
camouflage make-up.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Some lasers can be very effective in particular the Ruby laser. &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cosmeticclinics.co.uk/laser_skin_pigmentation_treatment.aspx&quot;&gt;Laser skin pigmentation treatment&lt;/a&gt; is particularly effective on Asian and Middle Eastern patients with dark brown circles due to excess pigment.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Skin
bleaching agents such as Hydroquinone, retinoic acid, azelaic acid,
alfa–hydroxy acids, kojic acid and trichloroacetic acid can be used to
lighten the skin. Some of these preparations can be very strong and may
provoke skin reactions. They should be used under doctor’s supervision
only and can only be obtained on prescription. Decades ago the accepted
treatment for bleaching skin lesions included products containing
mercury salts. Their use is now prohibited because of their high
toxicity. Hydrogen peroxide can also bleach melanin by oxidizing it,
but because it can cause skin irritations it is mainly used for
bleaching hair.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: bold;&quot;&gt;Vascular&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The
skin of the lower eyelid is the thinnest in the face so it is not
surprising that it can show the underlying blood vessels which could
sometimes appear as a blue/ purple tinge. This is especially obvious in
pale skinned individuals (Fitzpatrick skin types 1 and 2) but other
skin types can also be affected. Another factor that determines the
appearance is the density and the extent to which the blood vessels are
dilated. The more closely packed and the more dilated the blood vessels
are the redder the skin looks. The amount of oxygen in the blood is
also important. High levels of oxygen in the blood makes the skin
bright red while a low level of oxygen gives the skin a bluish
colouration.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: bold;&quot;&gt;Treatment&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cosmeticclinics.co.uk/cosmetic_laser_surgery.aspx&quot;&gt;Cosmetic laser surgery&lt;/a&gt;.
Lasers are used to help improve this condition and the pulsed dye
lasers are especially effective. Bruising may result therefore the
patient may have one to two weeks down time. If the vessels are very
large they can be surgically removed.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In conclusion dark circles
having once been considered untreatable can now be dramatically
improved by advancements in aesthetic techniques. The good news is that
in most patients this can be achieved without surgery.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;&quot;&gt;by Lucy Glancey&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you have any further enquiries about dark circles or it&amp;#39;s treatments including &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.glanceymedical.co.uk/&quot;&gt;dermal fillers&lt;/a&gt;, cosmetic laser surgery, &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cosmeticclinics.co.uk/botox.aspx&quot;&gt;botox&lt;/a&gt; or any other treatments visit www.cosmeticclinics.co.uk. &lt;/p&gt;    &lt;p style=&quot;clear:both;&quot;&gt; 
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            <description>    &lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-style: italic;&quot;&gt;Continuing from our previous article
we will discuss the texture changes that can be responsible for dark
circles and ways to combat them.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: bold;&quot;&gt;Eye Bags &lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Eye-bags
are due to herniation (protrusion ) of fat in the lower eyelid which in
some cases can be hereditary and can be visible from a very early age.
Usually it is a result of the normal aging process when the skin looses
its elasticity and allows the fat to protrude and become more visible.
There are two types of eye bags, true eye bags which are due to genuine
fat protrusion and pseudo eye bags which are caused by severe eye
hollowing creating an impression of a “bulge”. Quite often there are
both types present in the same individual to varying degrees.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: bold;&quot;&gt;Treatment&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;This
will be dependent on the type of eye bag. True eye bags require surgery
(lower blepharoplasty) while pseudo bags will require a &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.glanceymedical.co.uk/&quot;&gt;dermal filler &lt;/a&gt;as described above. When there is a combination of both types, surgery will be required, followed by &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cosmeticclinics.co.uk/cosmetic_dermal_fillers.aspx&quot;&gt;dermal fillers&lt;/a&gt; once the healing process is completed.    &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: bold;&quot;&gt;Wrinkles&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cosmeticclinics.co.uk/fine_lines.aspx&quot;&gt;Fine wrinkles&lt;/a&gt;
under the eyes create a different texture and when excessive can give
the appearance of dark circles. This condition is age related and the
process is greatly accelerated when there is a degree of sun damage.
The lower eyelid skin is very thin and therefore this is an area where
wrinkles to appear first. In some individuals this can be exaggerated
by the lack of natural bony structure therefore people with higher
cheek bones have less wrinkles under the eyes.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: bold;&quot;&gt;Treatment&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Wrinkles
can be difficult to cover with make up as it tends to settle in the
wrinkles making them more obvious. Prevention of sun damage is
important especially in the delicate skin around the eyes, so the use
of sun block is even more important than eye creams. There are certain
eye creams that contain sufficient amounts of active ingredients (e.g.
Retinoids) and are effective in preventing, and even reversing sun
damage and consequently wrinkles. The most potent creams are available
only on doctor’s prescription. Wearing good sunglasses in the sun can
also be a good preventative measure.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In a younger patient (35 -40 yrs) a low dose of Botulinum Toxin type A (&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cosmeticclinics.co.uk/botox.aspx&quot;&gt;Botox&lt;/a&gt;
or Dysport) can be effective, however this can result in discreet
widening of the eye which may change the eye shape. It is important
that the &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.glanceymedical.co.uk/&quot;&gt;Botox&lt;/a&gt;
procedure is performed by a well trained practitioner as an incorrect
placement of this product in the lower eye lid can result in severe
consequences leading to ulceration of the eye.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cosmeticclinics.co.uk/chemical_peels.aspx&quot;&gt;Chemical peels&lt;/a&gt;
and laser resurfacing can work but are associated with higher risks of
delayed healing, hyper and hypo pigmentation. The downtime for these
procedures can be lengthy and can be a traumatic experience for the
patient. Intense pulse light (IPL) can be used in the form of
photorejuvenation ( photofacial) but requires several sessions and the
results can often be modest.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Over the next few weeks we will
outline the differing reasons or causes for dark cirles under the eyes
and what treatments are avialble to combat them, so keep an eye out for
Part 4!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;&quot;&gt;by Lucy Glancey&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;For more information on dark circles and treatments including dermal fillers, Botox and &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.glanceymedical.co.uk/&quot;&gt;chemical peels&lt;/a&gt; visit &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cosmeticclinics.co.uk/&quot;&gt;www.cosmeticclinics.co.uk&lt;/a&gt; or &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.glanceymedical.co.uk/&quot;&gt;www.glanceymedical.co.uk&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;    &lt;p style=&quot;clear:both;&quot;&gt; 
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            <pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2009 11:07:47 +0100</pubDate>         
            
            <description>    &lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-style: italic;&quot;&gt;Continuing from our previous article
we will discuss the texture changes that can be responsible for dark
circles and ways to combat them.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: bold;&quot;&gt;Hollow Eyes&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Hollowing
under the eyes creates the so called exposed ‘tear trophs’ or ‘tear
ducts’ which is a groove running from the inside corner of the eye to
the lower part of the eyelid and quite often into the cheek.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This
is usually related to the normal ageing process. We loose approximately
5 ml of fat from our face every year and this fat loss is what is to
blame for the appearance of deep folds and sagging in the skin as well
as hollowing of the cheeks and eyes.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The human face can be
likened to a balloon which is well inflated when we are young and our
faces are full of “puppy fat” and gradually deflates with age as we
loose fat. This process can be greatly accelerated by a rapid weight
loss following yo-yo dieting. The skin is often unable to adapt to the
rapid change of volume and sags as opposed to recoiling back into the
new shape and can lead to premature ageing and increased wrinkles. In
younger individuals and also in males, where the skin is thicker and
more elastic yo-yo dieting is less risky. However women over 30 yrs
should be careful and plan any weight loss over a longer period of time
in order to avoid this problem.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Hollow eyes can also be
hereditary in which case they are apparent from a very early age
(usually 20 -25 yrs). We ask patients to bring photographs of
themselves when they were younger and also pictures of their parents.
This is useful to determine hereditary factors.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;One important
cause of premature eye hollowing is following surgery to the lower eye
lid (lower blepharoplasty). When the problem is lower eyelid bags many
patients resort to surgery which can be effective way of removing the
bags. ‘Eye-bags’ are due to protruding fat and therefore removing some
fat usually brings an immediate good result. However in the long term
this lack of fat together with the natural ageing process can speed up
the appearance of hollowing around the eye. There are many techniques
for operating on the lower eyelid and some of the older methods
involved removing too much fat. Modern techniques used in today’s
surgery are more sparing towards the eyelid fat and involve
repositioning of the fat rather than removal.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: bold;&quot;&gt;Treatment&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The best treatment for correcting hollow eyes is by using a non-permanent &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.glanceymedical.co.uk/&quot;&gt;dermal filler&lt;/a&gt;. My choice when it comes to &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cosmeticclinics.co.uk/&quot;&gt;dermal fillers&lt;/a&gt;
is stabilised hyaluronic acid. The advantage of using this type product
is that the effects can be fully reversed even earlier than the natural
absorption of the product, which can be reassuring to the patient.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cosmeticclinics.co.uk/cosmetic_dermal_fillers.aspx&quot;&gt;dermal filler&lt;/a&gt;
is placed deep over the bone in order to fill in the groove. The
procedure is almost painless and rarely requires an anaesthetic. The
success rate is very high ( 80 -90%) and the results can last for over
a year. It can however be a dangerous procedure in un-experienced
practitioner as it can quickly turn the hollow eyes into baggy eyes if
the product is placed incorrectly i.e. too superficial. For this reason
always seek out an experianced cosmetician and go ensure you are
completely happy with everything discussed with you. If you have any
questions, you should always ask them.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Over the next few weeks
we will outline the differing reasons or causes for dark cirles under
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            <description>    &lt;p&gt;Dark
circles under the eyes together with cellulite are probably the most
commonly talked about aesthetic imperfection. This is partly due to the
fact that there is very little one can do to completely eliminate
either of them. For both conditions a variety of over the counter
creams are sold that promise the world but deliver less than modest
results, as many of us who have tried them can confirm. However in the
treatment of dark circles new advances in cosmetic medicine, such as
laser surgery and &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cosmeticclinics.co.uk/cosmetic_dermal_fillers.aspx&quot;&gt;dermal fillers&lt;/a&gt;,
the condition can be improved up to 80 – 90 % (depending on the reason
for the dark circles) which is good news for those who have been long
suffering.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;&quot;&gt;What are dark circles? &lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;This
is the appearance of different colour, texture or a mixture of both on
the lower eyelid area. It is far more difficult to treat the so called
complex circles where there is a combination of colour difference and
textural changes. In our clinic we use grading system for patients with
dark circles. There are 4 grades;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_pSmDNxDpOZc/SriQ4SnuH_I/AAAAAAAAAE4/x7IzKFQqYc0/s1600-h/darkcircles.jpg&quot;&gt;&lt;img alt=&quot;&quot; id=&quot;BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384212651266940914&quot; src=&quot;http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_pSmDNxDpOZc/SriQ4SnuH_I/AAAAAAAAAE4/x7IzKFQqYc0/s400/darkcircles.jpg&quot; style=&quot;margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 282px;&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;&quot;&gt;Grade 1&lt;/span&gt; – these are very mild and only visible without any make up. They disappear totally when make up or concealer is applied.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;&quot;&gt;Grade 2&lt;/span&gt;
– these are visible even with make-up but of moderate severity. A good
way to demonstrate grades 1 and 2 better and especially for the
purposes of medical photographs is to ask the patient to put their chin
down and look up to the ceiling without moving their head. This is
important when we take before and after pictures in order to clearly
demonstrate the results of the treatment&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;&quot;&gt;Grade 3&lt;/span&gt; – these are severe and give the impression of baggy eyes (the so called false or pseudo – eye bags)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;&quot;&gt;Grade 4&lt;/span&gt;
– these are the complex dark circles where there is a combination of
not only texture but a colour change as well. They require more
treatment sessions compared to the other grades.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Over the next
few weeks we will outline the differing reasons or causes for dark
cirles under the eyes and wat treatments are avialble to combat them.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;&quot;&gt;by Lucy Glancey&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;For more information on dark circles, treatmetns and &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.glanceymedical.co.uk/&quot;&gt;dermal fillers&lt;/a&gt;, visit &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.blogger.com/www.cosmeticclinic.co.uk&quot;&gt;www.cosmeticclinic.co.uk&lt;/a&gt; or &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.glanceymedical.co.uk/&quot;&gt;www.glanceymedical.co.uk&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;    &lt;p style=&quot;clear:both;&quot;&gt; 
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            <pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2009 16:26:19 +0100</pubDate>         
            
            <description>    &lt;p&gt;Summer’s over (I’m not sure how many people in Britain can remember
what summer is!), autumn is coming – what is there to look forward to?
Well at Mulberry House Clinic we have some news to brighten you up,
especially if you’ve been wanting to have &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cosmeticclinics.co.uk/cosmetic_dermal_fillers.aspx&quot;&gt;dermal filler treatment&lt;/a&gt; but are afraid it will be painful.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you think the idea of having &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lasertreatmentsnorthampton.co.uk/beauty-treatments.php#dermalfillers&quot;&gt;dermal filler treatment&lt;/a&gt;, even in the lip, without any anaesthetic is unimaginable then we have found the treatment for you!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;A dermal filler is now available that contains local anaesthetic, and the effects on comfort are dramatic.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I
was asked to used Juvederm Ultra about a year ago before it was
launched to give my own and clients’ feedback to the company. Initial
impressions were good, but at that stage I wanted to be sure that there
were going to be no unexpected side-effects or problems, and that the
longevity of treatment would be good. It has now had time to prove
itself and I am recommending it more and more to my clients. Juvederm
Ultra has recently been given FDA-approval in America for duration of
effect of up to 12 months.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Compared to other &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cosmeticclinics.co.uk/&quot;&gt;dermal fillers&lt;/a&gt;
the experience is much more comfortable and initial swelling and
redness is considerably less – the effects are also even smoother, and
feel natural almost straightaway.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We now have a good number of
clients who have had Juvederm Ultra, and they’ve been delighted with
the results and amazed by how comfortable it is.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We know that there are people who have been reluctant to have &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lasertreatmentsnorthampton.co.uk/&quot;&gt;dermal filler&lt;/a&gt;
treatment, especially around the mouth, because it can be painful, but
we can now reassure you that this really doesn’t need to be a concern
any more - if you are sceptical or particularly sensitive there is
still no problem with having anaesthetic cream on first for optimum
comfort.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;&quot;&gt;Dr John Tanqueray - Mulberry House Clinic&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;For more information on Juvederm Ultra and other &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cosmeticclinics.co.uk/cosmetic_dermal_fillers.aspx&quot;&gt;dermal fillers&lt;/a&gt; visit www.cosmeticclinics.com and find your nearest cosmetic specialists. &lt;/p&gt;    &lt;p style=&quot;clear:both;&quot;&gt; 
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            <title>Laser Hair Removal</title>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2009 17:22:54 +0100</pubDate>         
            
            <description>    &lt;p&gt;The basic methodology behind &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cosmeticclinics.co.uk/laser_hair_removal.aspx&quot;&gt;laser hair removal&lt;/a&gt;
is that the lights seek out the melanin in the follicle of the hair
itself, and then permanently removes the hair. The ideal candidates for
laser hair removal will have light skin and dark hair. Common sites to
have laser hair removal include, but are not limited to, the following
areas: upper lip, chin, shoulders, back, abdomen, pubic area, chest,
arms, legs and thighs.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The benefits of &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cosmeticclinics.co.uk/&quot;&gt;laser hair removal&lt;/a&gt;
are numerous. Instead of the inconvenience of resorting to the
temporary means of shaving, or resorting to more painful electrolysis,
you can go a mere 5-7 times for Laser treatment and find yourself hair
free in a relatively short time. Most dermatologists that offer laser
hair removal space out the treatments between 3-12 weeks. This largely
depends on your own reactions to the treatment, your skin type, how
much hair you are removing, and the removal site.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;There are a few other factors to &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cosmeticclinics.co.uk/hair_removal.aspx&quot;&gt;hair removal&lt;/a&gt;
to consider as well. For example, a person getting their back or legs
done would have to go through less sessions than one getting any area
on the face treated. Proper research of your dermatologist of choice,
as well as the treatment in general is important. Like any other sort
of treatments, there are risks. These can range from mild reactions
like acne or small white spots on the skin to minimal or heavy swelling.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Most
do not experience such adverse reactions, but you should always report
any issues you might end up having. All in all, laser hair removal is a
fairly painless procedure that leaves you with smooth hairless, bump
free skin. All this at a good price, with the advantage of not having
to keep a supply of razors and other costly supplies leaves little to
no doubt as to the proper choice. &lt;/p&gt;    &lt;p style=&quot;clear:both;&quot;&gt; 
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