Christmas Tweakments
The invitations to parties and family gatherings have started rolling in, so we all want to look and feel as fresh and sparkling as the tree. Is now the time to undertake a tweakment or two?
In the weeks leading up to Christmas and New Year, data from Google Trends shows a steep rise in searches for aesthetic treatments – so Hood spoke to the experts at Dental Express.
RGN and Dental Express aesthetic practitioner Jenna Hollywood understands exactly why many women (and men) book around Christmastime. ‘Most treatments can be administered in a lunchtime, with little to no downtime when it comes to recovery, and patients see almost immediate effects. This can help them face the season with a renewed sense of confidence that they are looking and feeling their best.’
Plump up your skin
The times of year that we most feel our looks are under the spotlight are the summer, and now. Hollywood explains: ‘People love to keep photographic reminders of summer holidays and Christmas parties. It just so happens that the seasons when we want to look our best are the ones that most take their toll on skin condition. With hydration levels plummeting, an injectable moisturiser can really help replace volume that has been lost. Skin is much softer and smoother while make-up simply glides on.’
Dental Express offers Profhilo, where a very fluid form of hyaluronic acid gel is injected into the skin across 10 points. The gel fans out beneath the skin’s surface like a super-effective moisturiser. Not only does Profhilo have medium term results, it also kickstarts the production of new collagen and elastin, meaning skin feels tighter as well as smoother.
Melt away stress
It’s been yet another stressful year, and it’s taken its toll on many of us in terms of our skin health and appearance. Wrinkle relaxing injections are the most popular treatments to deal with the effects of ageing skin. Hollywood says, ‘I’m a believer in the “less is more” approach to wrinkle relaxers. My patients want to look fresher, less stressed and more relaxed, not frozen. We can do that – while making sure you still look completely natural – with clever placement across the face and jaw.’
Look fresher
Hollywood believes that dermal fillers are an incredibly effective treatment as part of an overall skincare and anti-ageing strategy. ‘Loss of definition due to age, health and environmental reasons can cause the face to sag. By replacing that volume using filler in the cheeks, chin and jaw we can give structure and a youthful appearance back to the patient.’ Filler in other areas such as round the mouth and nose can brighten and soften the overall look of the patient, too.
Brighten your smile
A brighter, more confident smile is the ultimate makeover for a dazzling festive season. Dental Express offers a range of treatments to ensure you feel proud of your smile in any family photos this year. Hollywood confirms, ‘Many of my patients were telling me they tended to cover their mouths when they smiled or laughed. Embarrassed by what they see as too much gum and thinning lips. But each of these issues is very easily addressed with injectables.’
By restoring volume to the lips and smoothing out lines around the mouth caused by smoking and sun damage, the smile is already improved. A microdose of wrinkle relaxer can prohibit muscles in the gum, meaning the ratio of teeth to gum is more aesthetically pleasing.
‘Our whitening procedure is an easy fix for dull, stained teeth and can be easily achieved safely and effectively,’ says Dr Kevin Houston. ‘Teeth whitening should legally only be administered by a qualified dentist so please don’t be tempted by cheaper alternatives, as they can cause lasting damage to the teeth, gums and mouth,’ Dr Houston stresses.
Look great in your party dress
Dental Express now also offers patients Aqualyx. This fat-dissolving treatment is a way to contour the body and ideal for those looking to treat small areas of stubborn, localised fat. Hollywood explains, ‘This is not a weight loss solution and patients should already be within a stone of their ideal weight. We can get great results on the double chin, stomach, back of arms, love handles, thighs, and back fat around the bra area or the bit between bra and underarm.’ Hollywood recommends around three rounds of this injectable treatment for best results and fat reduction is permanent. There can be some swelling or bruising so downtime between treatments is approximately two weeks.
EXCLUSIVE OFFER
Dental Express is offering a 10% discount on any facial aesthetic appointments booked and taken in December 2022. Mention HOOD on booking.
Hood readers can also take advantage of an exclusive teeth whitening offer of £195 (usually £275) throughout November and December 2022. Again, mention HOOD on booking.