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Acne
A skin condition characterised by the excess production of oil from sebaceous glands in which the hair follicles become inflamed. Acne is characterized by black heads, pimple outbreaks, cysts, infected abscesses, and (sometimes) scarring.
Acne Scar
Scars caused by severe acne which range from deep pits to scars that are angular or wavelike in appearance.
B
Botox
Botox® is a purified protein produced by Clostridium Botulinum bacteria which induces long-term relaxation of contracted muscles. It was originally used to treat eye spasms and central nervous system disorders.
Botox® has been used for Cosmetic Treatments since the late 1980's, revolutionizing the cosmetic industry due to its remarkable results combined with very few risks and no recovery time.
C
Chemical peel
A process which removes the superficial layers of skin with a chemical agent to remove dead skins cells, wrinkles and age spots and stimulate the re-growth of new skin cells
F
Fat injection
A plastic surgery technique used to correct wrinkles, depressions in the skin, and/or scarring.
M
Medical Microdermabrasion
A procedure which removes the top layer of the skin to improve its texture. A power-driven sander or dermatome is used to reduce or remove pitting cause by acne and wrinkles and spots caused by aging and sun. This procedure is less likely to cause extreme changes in skin colour than a chemical peel.
P
Photo ageing
The changes that occur to the skin due to exposure to the sun. This includes wrinkles and age spots
R
Registered nurse
A nurse is a healthcare professional who is on the register of the United Kingdom Central Council of Nursing, Midwifery and Health Visiting, and holds a valid UKCC personal identification number
