Revitalise Your Look for the Festivities
In partnership with Dental Express
Looking fresh-faced during the festive period is easier said than done. Late nights, stress, alcohol, party foods, and cold weather can all take their toll on our visage. Good skincare and religious regimes can certainly help, but is now the time to undertake a tweakment or two?
In the height of winter, that dewy, plump glow we’re all after may require a bit more than just a really good moisturiser. For those interested in trying an aesthetic treatment, it can be tricky to know what could work best for you. The first port of call, of course, has to be seeing a reputable professional, which is why Hood spoke to the experts at Dental Express.
Having spent years as a Dental Nurse and qualifying in aesthetics almost two years ago, Kellyanne Beattie understands exactly why many women (and men) feel they need a little extra help around this time of year. ‘With invitations rolling in we all feel under pressure to look our best in front of colleagues, friends, and family. Some we might not have seen since this time last year! Most of the tweakments I do are administered in under an hour, and have minimal downtime. The effects are either immediate or can be seen in a couple of days. As a confidence boost this can’t be underestimated.’
Skin Boosters
No matter how much moisturiser you slather on, skin hydration levels always plummet in winter. ‘Consider an injectable moisturiser to help replace volume that has been lost,’ suggests Kellyanne. ‘Skin immediately feels softer and smoother helping party-look makeup to glide on.’
Dental Express offers a range of skin-boosting treatments including celeb favourite Profhilo, Seventy Hyal, Aquagold, and Lumi Eyes. ‘This tissue booster has a proven rejuvenating effect specifically designed to blur dark circles, fight fine wrinkles, and to smooth and lift the skin under the eyes by stimulating the skin cells, collagen, and elastin – this makes Lumi Eyes a popular choice at this time of year.’
Smile Enhancers
Migrated lip filler is an issue Kellyanne is seeing more and more. ‘The overfilled pout is, thankfully, out and many of my clients now want a far more natural-looking smile. This Christmas we’re looking to restore volume to the lips and smooth out lines around the mouth by means of the “lip flip”, a great way of achieving a fuller upper lip.’ This is achieved by injecting a muscle relaxant into very specific muscles above the top lip to relax and "flip" the lip to make more of the upper lip visible. This creates a fuller, plumper, but natural-appearing upper lip.
Finish the look with oral beauty treatments from an appointment with your dental hygienist. ‘The holiday season often means indulging in sugary treats and rich foods,’ says Natalie Fitzpatrick at Dental Express. ‘Book in for your six-monthly appointment to help ensure your teeth and gums stay healthy, reducing the risk of cavities and gum problems.’
A professional clean, scale, and polish can leave your teeth looking and feeling their best – which is especially nice for holiday gatherings, and looking great in the photos.
Hygiene visits from £75 and aesthetic treatments from £135.