I am very fortunate to have had access to advice, information and skin treatments from the Skin Clinic and Emma Preston. Dr Preston has great aesthetic judgement and a light touch and I have trusted her with my face for over 15 years. Emma has developed a wonderful practice, excelling at improving and maintaining the face, without distorting natural facial features.
I have had regular neurotoxin treatment for 20 years, and I have had peels with Louise at the Skin Clinic, which I credit with managing my rosacea.
Azzalure has prevented the worst of deep lines and wrinkles; nonetheless as a child of the 80’s I have some sun damage. Which affects the thickness and texture of my skin. In the past 3 years with turning 50 and being perimenopausal I find my face has lost volume and developed ‘texture’ and generally looks a little dull. I had thought I would just accept this and try to age gracefully.
So, I was not really looking for a facelift or massive cosmetic intervention when Emma mentioned she would be starting to offer Sculptra as a treatment for her Skin Clinic clients. I did some research and was intrigued and agreed to have a trial single vial.
I am delighted with the result. It is now just over 8 weeks since my treatment and I still look like myself, only better. My skin is fresh and looks slightly glowy, my face is its normal shape. The effect is very subtle, and it is hard to describe it. With fillers you see an almost immediate effect, but it can distort your features, Sculptra seems to just renew the skin from within, as if you’ve had a good sleep. You really just look like the best version of yourself. I find I am wearing less makeup and less concealer. I had a little bruising in one area immediately after the treatment but no pain.’
Upsides:
- No downtime
- Painless
- Subtle
- Effective
Downsides:
- For some people – no immediate detectable effect (once the initial water that carries the material under the skin has been absorbed)
- Possibility of bruising – tiny marks are easily managed with colour correction concealer.
- The systematic facial massage you need to carry out takes time and you really need to do it.