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Dermapen Microneedling @ enhanceskin Nelson

Dermapen Microneedling NelsonAt enhanceskin Nelson, we’re committed to your skin’s rejuvenation. In this blog post, we’re putting the spotlight on a treatment that we know can help to erase your skin’s past, Dermapen Microneedling.

Dermapen Microneedling can be used to treat various signs of ageing skin:

  • Vertical lip lines
  • Hyper-pigmentation
  • Enlarged or dilated pores and scars

Dermapen Microneedling is also effective in skin tightening and rejuvenation.

This relatively painless treatment utilises multiple needles to puncture the outer layer of the skin, creating a controlled skin injury. This stimulates the production of new collagen and elastin. The freshly produced collagen rejuvenates the skin by filling fine lines. This results in an overall improvement in the skin’s texture and tightness.

The effects of Microneedling can be enhanced by combination with PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) but that’s another story!

FAQs:

  • How many treatments are recommended for skin rejuvenation with Dermapen Microneedling?

    This does depend on individual circumstances, but, as a general rule, we recommend 4-6 treatments, four weeks apart.

  • When will I see results from Dermapen Microneedling?

    You will generally see some results after your first treatment, the common response by patients after the initial treatment is that their skin has a glow and need less make-up. Lasting, and more significant results become visible after 4-6 treatments, as it takes six weeks for new collagen to form. It takes about six months for the full effect of the treatments, over this time you will find that the condition of your skin, continues to improve. Results are further enhanced by using recommended skincare products after your treatment.

  • Is Dermapen Microneedling painful?

    You’ll find the treatment relatively painless. We can also apply topical anaesthetic cream if and when necessary.

  • How do I know if Dermapen Microneedling is the right treatment for me?

    That’s an easy one to answer! Call us for a complimentary initial consultation. Our clinic is in Nelson, but you’ll also find us in Blenheim at the Churchill Trust Private Hospital.

 

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Start the New Year with a Fresh Face…

Happy New Year to all our friends, clients and readers! We hope you’ve had a fantastic festive season. All too often, at this time of year you’re likely encouraged to make changes that will result in a brand new you! At enhanceskin we don’t try to change who you are, but we do believe that it’s possible to start the New Year with a refreshed and revitalized you! 

fresh face new year

Here are three ways you can start the New Year with a Fresh Face!

  1. Try a new treatment – Like Botox!
    If you’ve not experienced the results that Botox offers, consider this simple non-surgical procedure. Botox softens the fine lines or wrinkles caused by facial expressions, stress and sun. Botox is a natural, purified protein that relaxes the facial muscles that cause problem wrinkles, creating a smooth, rejuvenated and more youthful appearance.
    Popular Misconception #1 – Botox is only a solution for forehead lines and frown lines
    Actually Botox can be used to give you an eyebrow or smile lift and can also be used to treat…
    – Eyebrow Lift – for when your eyelids are beginning to droop.
    – Bunny Lines – The tiny wrinkles around your nose that sound cuter than they actually are!
    – Crow’s Feet – The fine lines that form around the corners of your eyes.
    – Vertical Lip Lines – Not just reserved for smokers, these lines affect many of us as we age.
    – Platysmal Bands – The muscles in your neck that start at the base of your neck and run up to the jaw can cause unflattering ‘necklace lines’.


    Popular Misconception #2 – Botox is only a solution for women and men already showing wrinkles and lines.
    Not so… We are seeing an increase in clients in their twenties and thirties using Botox as a preventative treatment. Lower doses are required at this early stage.

    Popular Misconception #3 – Botox is expensive.
    You’d be surprised at how small a dose is sometimes required to make a great deal of difference. For example, just two to five units are required for an eyebrow lift. But the best way to determine the right treatment for you, is to book in for a free cosmedical consultation. Lacey will listen to your concerns, answer your questions and formulate a personalised plan according to your budget and priorities.

  2. Try a new product – The New Year is a great time to review your skincare regime. Are you getting the most from the numerous tubes of product lurking in your bathroom cabinet.Why not call in to enhanceskin, so we can help you with your skincare needs. If you haven’t discovered the important role that Vitamin C and Vitamin A play in maintaining healthy, resilient skin, then it’s time to find out. If you’re booked in for a treatment Lacey will ensure your after treatment care is all in hand, Lacey believes that “Using the correct skin care post treatment is crucial. Your skin will glow with the right vitamins. Just like your body, your skin needs nutrients.”
  3. Turn back the clock on historical sun damage – We offer clinic based treatments that can rejuvenate your skin and reduce pigment or red veins caused by too much sun. These include MediFacials, IPL – Intense Pulse Light – Skin Rejuvenation and Fractora – Fractional Resurfacing. Read more about how these treatments help HERE.

At enhanceskin we are professional, non-judgmental and, as a medical clinic, highly confidential. Contact us for a free cosmedical consultation and let us help you start the New Year with a fresh face!

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Benefits of Botox – More than you might expect…

Botox – It’s no secret that this simple non-surgical procedure will soften fine lines or wrinkles caused by facial expressions, stress and the sun; but there are other benefits of Botox that you might not be quite so familiar with. So in this week’s blog article, we thought we’d share them with you!

Benefits of Botox

  • Botox can boost your confidence – When you rejuvenate your appearance with Botox you won’t just look better, but you’ll feel better too! The change in our client’s self-confidence as they enjoy their more youthful appearance is something we witness every day, and we’re thrilled to be able to help so many people relish in rejuvenation. In fact this can be taken further as several clinical studies have been carried out on the favourable effects of Botox on depression, including this one.
  • Botox can help prevent headaches – Whilst we’re aware that you won’t be coming to enhanceskin to cure your headaches, it is one of the side benefits of Botox treatment; and one that many of our clients comment on. Again clinical trials using botulinum toxin to prevent chronic migraines have been documented, and the treatment has been licensed to counteract chronic headaches in some countries.
  • Botox is cost-effective – Have you ever considered how much time, energy and money you have spent over the years sourcing all manner of over the counter cosmetic lotions and potions that promise you more youthful looks? Do you recall how many of these have been banished to the back of the bathroom cabinet or tossed in the bin as they have failed to live up to expectations? Well one of the benefits of Botox is its cost effectiveness. Although individual results vary, the effects of your Botox therapy will generally last for around 3-4 months. Research shows that regular use every 3 months in the first couple of years can yield better results which often last longer. All that said, we are proud to offer an advanced range of prescribed skin care products, and the use of these post treatment is crucial. Your skin will continue to glow with the right vitamins, so you’ll continue to see the marvellous effects of your Botox treatment.

Remember at enhanceskin we offer you a FREE, no obligation, cosmedical consultation, contact us to book yours and discover more about the benefits of Botox.

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Why our clients ❤️ Lacey

Have you met Lacey yet? She’s been part of the team at enhanceskin for over two years, and it seems she is no longer Nelson and Blenheim’s best kept secret. The word is out that Lacey’s calm and understanding manner, combined with her gentle technique make her a much sought after injector!

Lacey will tell you that much of her success lies with the fact that that she trained under David’s expert eye… Lacey says, “David has enabled me to learn specific techniques related to cosmetic medicine that he has mastered, he has an attention to detail that has allowed me to follow through with these techniques to a very high standard.”

Lacey joined us as a registered nurse with a background on various surgical wards, but says that working within the facial aeshetics industry has been rewarding in ways she didn’t expect it to be. She says, “I love working with the different people I get to meet. Formulating plans of care and seeing the positive reactions from clients when they get the results they were looking for is exciting! I love witnessing the change in a person’s confidence. The technology and products and services we can offer is consistently being updated, there’s always something new to master.”

How Lacey helps you achieve a natural look in three simple steps:

  1. Lacey will listen to your concerns, answer your questions and formulate a personalised plan according to your budget and priorities.
  2. She’ll help you set realistic goals. You’ll be asked to bring photos of people whose facial aesthetics you admire, together with photo of yourself from five to ten years ago. Lacey will give you an honest opinion on whether your desires are appropriate or inappropriate for your face shape and size.
    Lacey says, “At enhanceskin, we pride ourselves on our anatomy and physiology knowledge. This is vital to minimise risk. An understanding of the different aesthetic ratios for the face for a natural appearance again is crucial.”
  3. Lacey will ensure your after treatment care is all in hand.
    Lacey says, “Using the correct skin care post treatment is crucial. Your skin will glow with the right vitamins. Just like your body, your skin needs nutrients.”

You can find Lacey in our Nelson and Blenheim clinics. In Nelson Lacey offers a full range of cosmedical treatments, and in Blenheim she offers selected treatments, including Botox, Dermal Fillers, IPL & Fractora Consultation and Dermapen treatment. Book in for a FREE, no obligation, cosmedical consultation at either clinic location, and experience Lacey’s perfectly delightful bedside manner for yourself!

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Cosmetic Consultation, Vein Consultation… What to expect.

No two clients will ever experience the same cosmetic treatment or vein treatment because every client will require individual attention and different solutions. But at enhanceskin, we offer a free cosmetic consultation and a free vein consultation, and you can expect these to follow a standard format where all your concerns are addressed. So we thought we’d share a little bit more about what to expect at your consultation.

cosmetic consultation

Cosmetic Consultation:

Your free, no obligation, cosmetic consultation will be with our registered nurse Lacey Boyd.

What to expect.

  • You will be shown to one of our consulting rooms where Lacey dedicates a full thirty minutes to find out exactly what your concerns are.
  • She will ask some questions (including some that may be about your medical history, past treatments or lifestyle choices) and listen to your answers.
  • You will be given some treatment and/or skin care options at the end of your cosmetic consultation. Together with a full breakdown of the costs involved.
  • You will be able to ask as many questions as you like, about treatment options, side-effects, downtime, costs, or any other concerns you may have.

What not to expect.

  • We won’t tell you what to do because once you’ve been given some options the choice of treatment or  combination of treatments, is ultimately yours.
  • Please don’t expect us to phone you after your free consultation. It’s not because we don’t care about you, but because we don’t do hard sales, and absolutely respect your decision if you choose not to go ahead with any recommendations. We find that some people need varying amounts of contemplation time and are never surprised to find that people make appointments for treatments even a year later!

Top Tip: Consider bringing a photograph of your younger self to your cosmetic consultation. At enhanceskin, we believe that ageing is part of life, and as you grow older, you should expect your face and bone structure to change. We can’t, and don’t, aim to turn back the clock on ageing completely, but we can help you regain fuller and balanced features, achieving a natural look that’s similar to how you looked a few years back.

vein consultationVein Consultation:

Your free, no obligation, varicose vein consultation and scan will be with Dr David Orsbourn.

What to expect.

  • You will be shown to one of our consulting rooms where David dedicates a full forty-five minutes to find out whether you need any treatment at all, and if needed, which treatment is most appropriate for you.
  • He will ask some questions about your medical history, symptoms, past treatments and lifestyle choices and listen to your answers.
  • David will also carry out a physical examination and an ultrasound scan to help locate the underlying incompetent systems causing your varicose veins.
  • David will recommend the best varicose vein treatment for you at the end of your consultation, together with a full breakdown of the costs involved. He’ll also discuss medical insurance cover and payment options.
  • You will be able to ask as many questions as you like, about treatment options, side-effects, downtime, costs, or any other concerns you may have.

What not to expect.

  • We won’t tell you what to do because once you’ve been given some options the choice of treatment or combination of treatments, is ultimately yours.
  • Please don’t expect us to phone you after your free vein consultation and scan. It’s not because we don’t care about you, but because we don’t do hard sales, and absolutely respect your decision if you choose not to go ahead with any treatment recommendations. Same as for the Cosmetic side, many people return for treatments much later. Everyone has different priorities in their lives so feel free to come in to educate yourself on what we can do for you.

Top Tip: Make a list of any symptoms that may have been bothering you and between booking your vein consultation and attending, keep a diary of how often you have experienced these symptoms and their severity.

If you would like to book a free, no obligation, varicose vein consultation and scan or cosmetic consultation, please contact us.

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Sun Damage Remorse? It’s time for IPL!

It’s that time of year again… Are you looking in the mirror only to be confronted by signs of sun damage? Dark spots, red veins and other pigmentation changes are just the start of the aging process caused by too much sun. But there is good news! As you start to hibernate in the cooler months IPL skin rejuvenation can be best used to treat this sun damage safely and effectively.

Before commencing IPL you will have an initial consultation with Lacey, our Registered Nurse to determine if it’s the most suitable treatment for you. If it is, we’ll discuss the timing for your first session, because IPL shouldn’t be carried out for two weeks after sun exposure, and indeed, you will need to use sunblock as part of the preparation.

sun damage IPL

If you’ve not experienced this skin rejuvenation treatment before it’s effectiveness comes into play as intense pulsed light is selectively filtered to different wavelength bands to work on different lesions within your skin. The light is only absorbed into dark structures, melanin (the pigment or dark spots), and haemoglobin found in the capillaries (redness and veins). These structures are heated and cauterised. After 3 – 5 sessions you’ll see a gradual and continual improvement of your skin tone, with a more even colour throughout.

If your skin has significant sun damage you will need ongoing ‘top up’ treatments, perhaps each winter, because we haven’t cured you of your sun damage. After treatment you should continue with a healthy regard for the sun, as sun exposure can increase the risk of side effects or pigment coming back. You should also talk to Lacey about medical grade home skincare. Vitamins A and C will help to protect your skin against further UV damage, lessening the chance of oxidising the skin and creating freckles and age spots.

To help you come to terms with sun damage remorse we’ve put together some winter special packages:

IPL  – Nose and Cheeks: This is very popular treatment for both men and women targeting red veins. Normally $250 per treatment. Winter special – 3 for $600.*
Full Face IPL: To treat pigmentation changes. Normally $350 per treatment. Winter special – 3 for $900.*

*Appointments must be booked and paid for at time of initial consultation.

 

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Anti-Ageing – The A,B,C,D… from enhanceskin Nelson

At enhanceskin in Nelson, we believe that ageing is part of life, and as you grow older, you should expect your face and bone structure to change. We can’t, and don’t, aim to turn back the clock on ageing entirely, but we can help you regain fuller and balanced features, achieving a natural look that’s similar to how you looked a few years back. In this week’s blog we’re exploring four ways to rejuvenate your skin, with the A,B,C,D of anti-ageing…

Anti-Ageing Nelson

A is for Vitamin A – Another name for Vitamin A is Retinol, this essential antioxidant ingredient can connect to almost any skin cell and tell it to behave like a healthy, younger skin cell… Not magic, just science! We recommend Aspect Dr Exfol A Plus Serum it assists in cellular turnover, refines pores, regulates oil production, enhances skin texture, helping to improve the appearance of fine lines, ageing and sun-damaged skin.

B is for Botox – Botox (Botulinum toxin) softens the fine lines or wrinkles caused by facial expressions, stress and sun. Botox is a natural, purified protein that relaxes the facial muscles that cause problem wrinkles, creating a smooth, rejuvenated and more youthful appearance.

C is for Vitamin C – This vitamin plays a major role in maintaining healthy, resilient skin. Young skin is full of vitamin C, but ageing skin loses this nutrient over time. It’s never too early to give your skin a boost; we recommend Aspect Dr Active C Serum to improve your skin tone, texture and firmness.

D is for Dermal Fillers – As you grow older, your face and bone structure change, losing volume, often leaving hollows and sagging and leading to deep grooves running from the nose to the mouth known as nasolabial folds, and also running down from the corners of your mouth called Marionette lines. To help restore your youthful look, come and talk to us about Dermal Fillers, these help ‘revolumise’ facial features by returning natural elements to the face that have been lost in the ageing process. The Liquid Facelift sometimes called the Natural Lift will give immediate results, that will guarantee a WOW moment when you look in the mirror after your thirty-minute treatment!

Call in to the Buxton Square clinic in Nelson to discover our advanced range of anti-ageing skincare products, or contact us to book your FREE cosmedical consultation and find out how we can help with anti-ageing.

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Botox Vs Fillers – When, What and Who…

Botox and Dermal Fillers are two of the most popular cosmedical treatments we offer at enhanceskin, and whilst both procedures are administered by injection, the when (they are used), the what (you can expect) and the how (long do the effects last) differs for each treatment. So in this blog post we’re going head to head… Botox Vs Fillers.

Botox Vs Fillers

Botox Vs Fillers – When

  • When is Botox Used?
    Botox is used to soften the fine lines or wrinkles caused by facial expressions, stress and the sun. The natural, purified protein relaxes the facial muscles that cause problem wrinkles, creating a smooth, rejuvenated and more youthful appearance.
  • When are Dermal Fillers Used?
    Rather than relaxing the facial muscles Dermal Fillers are used to increase or restore volume and physically lift and sculpt areas of the lips, face, neck and décolletage, helping to reverse the signs of ageing, correcting wrinkles, folds, scars and asymmetries.

Botox Vs Fillers – What

  • What can you expect after Botox?
    Your facial expressions will gradually become softer and fresher, giving a more relaxed appearance. The end result is very natural. Your wrinkles will become smoother and may even disappear altogether.
  • What can you expect after Dermal Fillers?
    The fantastic thing about all the dermal fillers is that there is instant gratification, you will see the results immediately.

Botox Vs Fillers – How

  • How long will the effects of your Botox therapy last?
    Although individuals vary, the effects of your Botox therapy will generally last for around 3-5 months. Research shows that regular use in the first couple of years can yield better, longer lasting.
  • How long will the effects of your Dermal Fillers last?
    Depending on the area being treated and the type of dermal filler used, a one off treatment can last between 6-18 months. We recommend top-ups before the treatment has worn off completely

A combination of Botox and Fillers…

When it comes to the use of these popular cosmedical treatments, they are not mutually exclusive; depending on your requirements a treatment plan may include using a combination of both Botox and Fillers. To discover how either or both of these treatments can help your facial rejuvenation, contact us to book your FREE cosmedical consultation.

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New Year = Refreshed You! Liquid Facelift.

Happy New Year to you! We hope you’ve had a fantastic festive season. All too often, at this time of year, that overused expression crops up in magazine articles and online… New Year = New You! At enhanceskin we don’t try to change who you are, so we prefer to suggest that a New Year should start with a refreshed and revitalised you! Sometimes the holiday season, doesn’t feel like a holiday at all… A house full of visitors and a full on social calendar can leave each of us a little frazzled, and as we age, it’s inevitable that signs of stress start to manifest themselves in the skin. If you want to head back to work looking like you’ve had a holiday, we have the answer… The liquid facelift.

liquid facelift

The liquid facelift is sometimes called the Natural Lift. It’s a non-surgical facelift, that reduces the signs of ageing without the downtime, expense or invasiveness of a surgical procedure. Dermal fillers are used to combat wrinkles, lines and sagging facial skin, giving a potentially dramatic result.

The liquid facelift can be used to treat individual areas of the face which bother you. Areas often considered for treatment include, the nasolabial folds, sagging corners of the mouth, jowly cheeks, or under-eye bags.

The liquid facelift will give immediate results that look natural and make you feel great! When you look in the mirror you’ll see a refreshed you, with a more rested, energetic look. Others may notice a change but not realise why, they are seeing a slightly younger version of you, how you were 5 years ago!

Because the results are instant, we’re used to witnessing clients have a post-treatment WOW moment; and remember this treatment can take as little as thirty minutes!

Lacey is currently taking bookings for facial rejuvenation in Nelson and Marlborough; often praised by her clients for her gentle touch and calming manner, she’s the perfect antidote to post-seasonal stress!

Contact us for your FREE cosmedical consultation.

 

 

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Seasonal stress? Don’t let it affect your skin…

Christmas is almost upon us and it’s the time of year that we can fall victim to stress as we try to get everything done by the 24th December! This can have negative effects on your appearance.

If your skin is suffering from stress this can manifest itself in a number of ways. You may notice…

  • Dryness
  • Redness
  • Acne or break outs;
  • In the mid to longer term stress can also lead to fine lines and wrinkles. The stress hormone, cortisol, elevates your blood sugar; this causes glycation which damages collagen and elastin. These are the proteins that smooth and plump your skin, so you need to keep these fellas happy!

We have three ways to help prevent your skin showing signs of stress.

  • Use a product containing Vitamin C. This vitamin plays an important role in maintaining healthy, resilient, stress free skin. We recommend Aspect Dr Active C Serum because it is hydrating, calming, brightening and full of antioxidants. Key ingredients will improve your skin tone, texture and firmness.
  • Add a superfood to your diet…
    Dark Green Leafy Vegetables
    Dark leafy greens like spinach and kale are rich in folate, which helps your body produce mood-regulating neurotransmitters, including serotonin and dopamine.
    Tip: Be sure to add spinach, kale and other dark leafy greens to your morning smoothies to not only increase alkalinity in the body, but increase your folate intake.
    Fermented Foods include beneficial bacteria that have a direct effect on your brain chemistry, transmitting mood and behaviour-regulating signals to your brain. Fermented foods are loaded with good probiotics and good bacteria. They say that all health begins in the gut, so keep your skin glowing and stress free by nourishing your gut flora with fermented foods.
    Tip: Sauerkraut, kombucha, kefir (fermented milk drink), yoghurt and miso are all great examples of fermented foods that are full of friendly probiotic bacteria. Add these to your diet to keep your skin vibrant and stress free.
    Blueberries and other dark berries contain Anthocyanins. These antioxidants aid your brain in the production of dopamine, a chemical that is critical to your mood and stress levels in the body.
    Tip: Add blueberries to your smoothies to not only increase your antioxidant intake (which is beneficial to your skin) but also to aid your brain in creating the chemicals that keep your mood great and your skin stress free.    stress-skin
  • Give yourself a Christmas gift! The Liquid Facelift will give immediate results, you’ll have a WOW moment, as you quite literally turn the clock back in as little as thirty minutes… Goodbye stressed skin! Call us to book your FREE cosmedical consultation with Lacey, our Registered Nurse.

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(after EVLT Varicose Veins)
“First summer in years I have been able to wear shorts” – Daryl H

(after EVLT Varicose Veins)
“Best thing is I've had no cramps since the day of my vein treatment” – Robert P

(after EVLT Varicose Veins)
"My restless legs have gone" - David

(On the evening following his varicose veins procedure)
"That was so much less scary than I thought it would be" - Vivienne

(Following EVLA varicose vein treatment)
"I don't know why I didn't do it years ago" - Carolynne

(Following the removal of numerous skin tags)
"That was easier than going to the Dentist" - Alistair

(after EndoVenous Laser Ablation of his Varicose Veins)
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(after EVLT Varicose Veins)
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