Anti-ageing Treatments
As we get older our skin loses its natural elasticity. Wrinkles are caused by everyday exposure to sun, smoking and facial expressions such as laughing and frowning. With injectable treatments we can subtly reduce the fine lines, creases and wrinkles to leave you with smoother, younger looking skin, without the need for surgery.
Queensway is additionally registered with the IHAS (Independent Healthcare Advisory Services). This seeks to assure patient safety by setting rigorous standards which must be met by organisations and practitioners who provide non-surgical injectable cosmetic treatments.
Everyone wants to look and feel confident, with our anti-wrinkle treatments we can help you look younger - smoothing, plumping and reducing facial lines.
At Queensway we always use the best techniques and materials so that you can feel confident in your appearance.
What causes the skin to age?
For many people, looking young is an important factor in feeling good about themselves. However, age is an unstoppable process and as we get older our skin loses its natural elasticity and wrinkles develop.
With increasing age, the hyaluronic acid content of our skin decreases. Oil-producing glands become less active, and skin becomes drier. The skin also loses fat so it looks less plump and smooth and its youthful colour and glow fades. Wrinkles and lines are not only caused by the ageing process, but also by everyday exposure to sun, smoking, stress.
There are two major types of lines that develop in the ageing face:
- Dynamic lines - due to muscle activity
- Static lines - due to volume loss
Both of these can be treated by anti-ageing cosmetic treatments to produce a subtle, natural, youthful look.
Here at Queensway we offer Botulinum toxin and dermal filler injections to help create this look.
Wrinkle Treatments at Queensway
Botulinum toxin type A
BOTOX® is made by Allergan and has been used in patients to manage various conditions for over 10 years in the UK and for well over 15 years globally.
It relaxes selected muscles that pull on the skin, causing lines and wrinkles. As the muscles relax the lines will soften or even disappear completely.
It takes two weeks for BOTOX® to be fully effective, but you will notice the first changes after four to five days.
The effects of BOTOX® last three to six months depending on your response, but repeat treatments have been shown to last for longer.
Dermal Fillers
These clever products are designed to plump up static wrinkles and lines in your skin, softening them and giving a more smooth and youthful look.
The two products we use here at Queensway are made from hyaluronic acid, a substance naturally produced in the skin that is essential for keeping it looking plump, smooth and youthful.
JUVÉDERM® is a filler made by Allergan and is a smooth consistency gel which is injected to restore volume, fill lines, wrinkles and folds and redefine lips. Unlike other fillers, JUVÉDERM® is not granular which means that it is able to flow easily into the skin, giving a smooth, natural appearance.
BELOTERO® is a dermal filler made by Merz and is especially good for fine lines. The effect is instant, natural and subtle.
These products are not permanent but the benefit can last for anything up to a year, depending on skin quality, quantity of product placed and general health and lifestyle.