With the colder weather on its way it’s time to start thinking about looking after your skin this winter. There’s no denying that the winter months can be a little harsh on your skin, and can really wreak havoc on your complexion. However here we give a quick guide to some winter skin care essentials, so you can winter proof your skin this season.

Banish Dry Skin

Cold temperatures, wild weather, and dry indoor heat during the winter months are a recipe for dry skin. However there are a number of things you can do to help protect your skin from dryness this winter. For example choosing a good moisturiser that can help lock in moisture and provide some much needed protection for your skin is essential. Oil-based moisturisers can be just the thing during the winter season, as these can create a protective layer for your skin and can also help your skin to retain more moisture.

Hydrate

Make sure you drink plenty of water this winter, to help keep your skin hydrated; this can also ensure your skin has a nice healthy glow this season.

Exfoliate

Exfoliating your skin during the winter is a great way to brighten the look of your skin. A good exfoliator will help to remove the dead cells from the surface of your skin, leaving your skin looking fresh and glowing.

Change Your Routine

Winter can be the perfect time to make some changes to your skin care routine, after all, some of the products you would typically use at other times of the year may be a little harsh on your skin during the winter. So it’s often a good idea to invest in some new, milder skin care products, such as a more gentle cleanser that’s kinder on your skin.

This time of year is also perfect for treating your skin to a little TLC. Here at Fiona Clossick we are able to offer a great range of aesthetic treatments in Birmingham and can ensure your skin stays looking healthy and rejuvenated this winter. For more information please do not hesitate to contact us and a member of our friendly team will be happy to help you with your enquiries.

It goes without saying that smoking cigarettes and spending too much time in the sun can cause damage to your skin and encourage the process of early aging, however, have you ever wondered whether there are things you can do to slow that process down?

Here are a few of the everyday skin crimes we commit, and what to do in order to prevent the process of early aging.

Reduce the stress!

If you feel like you’re stressed more often than you’re not, there could be a problem. When you’re stressed, everything suffers – including your skin, health and of course, your looks. Stress can increase the concentration of hormones in the bloodstream, encouraging a rise in blood pressure and suppressing immunity. Over time, stress can eventually harden your arteries, delay healing processes and even shrink the areas of your brain that involve memory, mood and learning. No wonder you’re feeling old, eh?

Stress is present in most lives, and will never go away completely, but there are certain ways that you can manage it in order to continue with your daily routine without letting it get in the way.

Enjoy exercise!

Exercise offers the perfect solution to keeping fit and turning the clock back on aging and its affect on the body. Too many of us are so guilty of only exercising when we want to lose weight that we forget the physical and health benefits that regular exercise can really have upon your overall lifestyle. If you are guilty of only going to the gym to reach a goal weight, and then taking a few months off, you could really be missing out on some major health perks. Regular exercise can help keep your brain active, reduce inflammation, speed up healing processes and prevent type 2 diabetes and other chronic conditions that can crop up over time.

Be social!

When you’re younger, your friends are the main part of your social calendar, and this really shouldn’t change the older you become. No matter what age, you should always find time to meet up with friends and laugh, a lot! Studies have shown that productive and satisfying friendships keep you mentally fresh, and in return can protect against depression, heart disease and even obesity. (Unless you’re ladies who lunch, every day, of course!) Meeting up with friends on a regular basis can make you feel energised and positive for days after, so make sure you dedicate a little of your busy schedule to catching up with loved ones and childhood friends.

Aging is inevitable for us all, but our expert skin and beauty treatments in Birmingham are scientifically designed to help you remain effortlessly ageless for longer. For more information please feel free to contact our friendly team on 07815 904578 or email us at info@fiona-aesthetics.com.

Summer is in sight and you know what that means – the sun is beginning to shine. We all love a bit of sun and sun bathing can be extremely tempting especially in the UK when good weather is fleeting. It is important to protect your skin from the sun’s harmful rays as too much exposure can cause the following affects:

Wrinkles & Premature Aging

Too much sun exposure can lead to premature aging and wrinkles; even the colour and texture of the skin can be changed because of sun damage. After years of exposure to the sun, the skin loses its ability to retain moisture and actually increases in thickness leading to fine lines and wrinkles – mainly visible around the mouth and eyes. Although these problems are cosmetic they can damage your self-esteem and seriously lower your confidence.

Skin Dryness & Texture Alterations

Healthy skin feels smooth, however sun damage can alter the surface texture of your skin by making it feel dry and uncomfortable. Although too much sun can increase the thickness of the skin it can also just as easily make it thinner and more easily damaged. The most commonly affected area is the back of the hands; subsequently you should always make sure that you moisturise thoroughly after having spent time in the sun and keep yourself thoroughly hydrated.

Be Aware

Be aware that frequent exposure to the sun’s UV rays is the main cause of skin cancer, so always use factor 15+ sunscreen when out in the sun and avoid burning; stay in the shade between 11am and 3pm. Although too much sun can damage the skin, it also needs it as it uses sunlight to help create vitamin D. This vitamin is important for normal bone formation. Like everything, exposure to the sun is good in moderation.

Here at Fiona Clossick we offer expert skin treatments at our skin clinic in Birmingham including wrinkle treatment, dermal fillers, skin peels, sculptra and more that can help with the cosmetic affects caused by sun damage. If you would like more information in regards to our skin treatments please get in contact with our helpful team who will be more than happy to help.

They say that with age comes wisdom; whilst that’s true, we don’t necessarily want to show our wisdom on our faces! If you’re looking for ways to retain your youthful looks as you age (whether gracefully or disgracefully) then there are a range of facial aesthetic treatments that can help.

Wrinkle Removing Treatment

This is the treatment that people are most familiar with – and often one that they are most wary of too. Whilst it’s true that poorly applied wrinkle removing treatment can make the face seem unnaturally smooth, when applied correctly it will simply create a more relaxed and youthful appearance. The key is not to smooth out all the lines and wrinkles in the face, as some of them should be there to give your face expressiveness. Wrinkle removing treatment has worked wonders for celebrities such as Cindy Crawford, who freely admits to using wrinkle removing treatment and other procedures to maintain her looks.

Dermal Fillers

As with wrinkle removing treatment, a properly applied dermal filler treatment shouldn’t be noticeable; the effect you want is that of a more youthful you, so that everybody will know that you look good, but won’t be able to tell why! Dermal fillers help to plump up lips that have lost their fullness, and firm up jawlines and sagging cheeks. It’s like a facelift but without the surgery, and as the fillers gradually break down naturally over a period of time (between 9 months and 2 years, depending on the filler used) these treatments are very safe.

Sculptra

While other treatments are aimed at treating individual lines and wrinkles, Sculptra stimulates the body’s natural collagen production, which will gradually restore a youthful appearance. This is ideal if your skin is losing some elasticity and you’re beginning to notice that your cheeks look sunken or you’re developing jowls.

Whatever effects time is having on your skin, there are facial aesthetic treatments to help. Whether you’re looking for wrinkle removing treatment, Sculptra or dermal filler in Birmingham, simply get in touch on 0781 5904578 and I will be happy to advise you on the best treatments to maintain your ageless style.

Noticeable results can be obtained after a single injection, with the effects generally lasting between 3- 5 months. The procedure is simple and extremely quick to perform, but it is important to be aware of the fact that it can take between 5-7 days for the treatment to work.

Here at Fiona Clossick, we can carry out treatments for wrinkle treatment in Birmingham, so get in touch with us today on 07815904578. We can also provide you with a range of other skin treatments, including skin peels in Birmingham to rejuvenate your skin and reduce pigmentation issues.

As we grow older our skin begins to wrinkle. Whatever precautions we take against it, it is an unavoidable and natural part of life. However, taking care of your skin throughout life will help to make sure that your skin keeps its plump, youthful look as long as possible. Regular moisturizing and application of anti ageing products really can help to maintain the look of your skin.

At a certain point in life though, you will undoubtedly begin to see the formation of wrinkles; especially around the face. There are three layers to the human skin (the epidermis, the dermis and subcutaneous tissue) and it is the impact that time has on these that is the key to understanding why the skin wrinkles.

Epidermis

The epidermis is the outer layer of skin. Being constantly exposed to the elements means that it is the epidermis that shows signs of ageing first. The amount of epidermal cells that are produced drops by around 10% every decade, and these divide more slowly over time; meaning that the skin does not heal as quickly or thoroughly. The combination of this lessening in cell production, coupled with the fact that the skin holds less moisture, ensures that the epidermis will gradually show signs of ageing over time.

Dermis

The dermis is the second layer of skin under the epidermis, and contains all of the structural elements of the skin that give it the elasticity that is so prevalent in youthful skin. The depletion of the dermal layer has a huge effect on the structure of the skin. The elastic fibres in the skin wear out, and this leads the skin to sag and look older.

Subcutaneous tissue

The subcutaneous tissue is mostly made up of fat cells that provide insulation, as well as giving the skin a plump appearance. As we age, these fat cells naturally get smaller and are no longer able to maintain the skins plumpness; making it sag and wrinkle.

Thankfully though, there are ways to turn back the hands of time and give your skin back that youthful vigour. Here at Fiona Clossick we offer a range of treatments for wrinkles in Birmingham, including procedures such as wrinkle treatment and dermal fillers, that will counteract the effects that ageing has on your skin. If you are unsure about which procedure is perfect for you, then why not contact us today and get the professional advice that you need?

Everyone wants to keep hold of their youthful looks, but it’s a sad fact of life that, as we get older, fine lines and wrinkles begin to appear. Here at Fiona Aesthetics, we understand that you want to look as young as you feel, and we offer a comprehensive range of procedures to achieve this. What follows is our guide to dermal fillers, detailing what they are used for and what intrinsic advantages they have over other anti-aging treatments.

Uses of Dermal Fillers

Dermal fillers are perfect for plumping and smoothing problem areas such as:

• Nose and mouth groves
• Forehead lines
• Frown furrows
• Lipstick lines
• Acne pits
• Crow’s feet

Benefits of Dermal Fillers

Dermal fillers have a huge range of benefits that make them preferable to other anti-aging procedures (depending on what problem areas a patient has).

• Longevity- Dermal fillers range from temporary, lasting 9-12 months, to semi-permanent, lasting 2 years, making them a brilliant solution if you desire long term results.

• Natural results- Unlike certain anti-aging treatments, dermal fillers do not effect movement in facial muscles, thereby creating a more natural and youthful look.

• Instant affect- The results of dermal fillers are instantaneous, smoothing fine lines and wrinkles from the very first treatment, and allowing you to walk out of the clinic looking years younger (unlike many other treatments).

• Technologically advanced man made fillers (such as the Restylane and Teosyal used in our clinic) are animal-free and they require no test prior to treatment; making them the perfect option if you are worried about side effects.

• Dermal fillers have a plumping effect and therefore can be used not only to smooth wrinkles and lines, but also to improve the skin’s texture after acne and other conditions

Dermal fillers are an excellent option for many different skin complaints, offering a fantastic non-surgical solution to rejuvenate and smooth skin. If you are looking for dermal fillers in Birmingham, or would like to learn about what this treatment could do to transform the look of your skin, get in touch today and book a free consultation.

Looking good is important to everyone. Even those that claim not to care really are concerned with how they appear, and inevitably take some steps to look the way they desire. This need to look good is inbuilt into us, and the need to be attractive is part of our human nature. Unfortunately the effects of time can affect the way we look dramatically, and leave us not feeling like ourselves anymore.

When we don’t feel like ourselves it is highly likely that we will lose some of our self-confidence and become constantly aware of the changes that time has forced upon our bodies. For many, this can become a severely limiting feeling and can really inhibit their lives. People do not want to go out in public as they feel that they are embarrassed by their crows-feet and wrinkles, and choose instead to avoid those social occasions and get into a vicious cycle of feeling worse and worse.

‘Negative body’ is one of the most common causes of depression and affects people to varying degrees throughout their life. Thankfully, there are ways to take matters into your own hands and to take control of your own body image, drastically improving your self-confidence by having an aesthetic skin procedure to restore your skin’s natural youthfulness. Wrinkle treatment is the most popular skin treatment and is known worldwide for its incredible rejuvenating properties. By relaxing muscles in the face wrinkle treatment can lessen wrinkles and folds and give you the youthful look that you have been looking for.

Here at Fiona Clossick we understand the brilliance of wrinkle treatment and know how it can have a hugely positive impact on people’s lives. Providing facial aesthetic procedures, including wrinkle treatment in Birmingham, we help our clients to get their self-confidence back and feel better within themselves. We seek to start a positive cycle with people by giving them their positive body image back; allowing them to no longer feel the need to avoid certain social occasions that may have been a problem in the past.

So if you feel that you may have lost a little of your youthful looks, then why not contact us and see exactly what procedures we can offer to you to give you your self confidence back?