MICRONEEDLING

The name Vampire Facial sounds kind of creepy – but it’s actually a very effective anti-ageing treatment that’s fast gaining in popularity.   The Vampire Facial (also described as a blood facial) is one of the most famous anti-ageing treatments of this decade. Instead of using unnatural substances to fill, remove or reduce wrinkles, the Vampire Facial harnesses the very powerful, natural healing ability of your body to reduce the signs of ageing. Giving you a firmer, fresher and more youthful appearance in a natural way.   The quality of the skin changes over a lifetime. The most important building blocks such as collagen and elastin form the structure of the dermis making it tight and plump. Fibroblasts synthesize collagen and elastin.   In fact, back in 2015 the uptake of the Vampire Facial grew by a whopping 25% and its popularity has continued to increase steadily ever since. This boom was thanks to the huge media interest and several celebrities announcing that their youthful appearance was partly down to this innovative procedure.   The real beauty of the Vampire Facial is that it doesn’t manipulate or change your face like surgery, but instead harnesses your body’s own ability to heal and regenerate. A Vampire Facial is a type of PRP treatment that uses your own platelets from your blood to stimulate a healing response.   During the treatment, Injector Maya takes some of your blood, then places that blood into a centrifuge to separate the platelet-rich plasma. This platelet-rich plasma is then inserted into the deeper layers of the skin on your face using a micro-needling device.   Once inside your body, the platelets get to work. Stimulating the regeneration of old, weakened skin cells and promoting the growth of new collagen and elastin. Giving you brighter, healthier and more youthful-looking skin. BEFORE & AFTER FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS What are the benefits of the Vampire Facial? Improves the appearance of wrinkles, scars and stretch marks. Rejuvenates the under-eye area. Reduces the size of open pores. Plumps and volumizes the treated areas. Vampire Facial works on healing and regenerating the cells in your skin, it can help give your face a more vibrant appearance. Dull skin can be brightened, wrinkles smoothened, large pores reduced and skin tone and texture improved. Is the Vampire Facial painful? The Vampire Facial is a non-surgical and minimally invasive procedure. The micro-needling device creates tiny puncture holes, pushing the regenerating platelet-rich plasma into the skin. Although this might sound unpleasant, the holes are so minuscule that it’s actually much more comfortable than you would expect.   Before the treatment, Injector Maya will apply a local an aesthetic cream to help numb your face and reduce any discomfort. Most people say that the procedure is a relatively painless experience, so it’s easy to see why it is such a popular treatment. Who is not a suitable candidate for Vampire Facial treatment? Patients with abnormal platelet function, clotting disorders and chronic liver disease are not suitable for the Vampire Facial treatment. Please remember to disclose your relevant medical history with Nurse Maya during your consultation. Is there any downtime? Clients might experience mild redness and swelling due to the tiny microneedles, but this resolves without intervention within 24-48 hours. You don’t need to rest following the treatment or take any time off work to recover.   There’s no general an aesthetic required so none of the risks associated with being put to sleep either. Making it much safer than a surgical facelift or some other anti-ageing treatments. Is it safe? PRP treatments are safe, effective and have been used for medical purposes, such as healing of injured tendons, ligaments, muscles and joints for many years.   Because the Vampire Facial uses only your own platelets, there’s no risk of allergies or adverse reactions.

Our clients love Chemical Peels due to their wonderful effect.  Chemical peels reduce the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, deep acne scarring and hyperpigmentation. They resurface the skin and give an all-over boost by removing dead skin cells and stimulating new cell growth.   A chemical peel is a specifically created solution that rejuvenates the skin.  Peels work by removing dead skin on the outer layers of your skin, clearing away superficial signs of discoloration, damage, fine lines, and promoting new skin growth. There are various options available that Injector Maya may recommend based on your individual skin concerns.    There are different types of chemical peels. Medium skin peels target only skin cells from the epidermis and from portions of the upper part of your middle layer of skin (dermis) and are most effective in treating acne scars, stretch marks, dull skin, large pores, roughness, wrinkles and hyperpigmentation. Deeper peels are designed to target poor texture, pigmentation, severe acne scarring, wrinkles.    Every treatment is customized individually, considering patient skin type, specific problem areas and the delicate areas of the face. The depth of the peel depends on the concentration and type of acid, a person’s skin type, level of sensitivity and duration of the contact with the client’s skin.  BEFORE & AFTER FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Which areas can be treated with chemical peels? Medium and deeper chemical peels are typically applied to the whole face and neck and can also be applied on the backs of the hands. They are effective in the treatment of: lines and wrinkles, acne scars, hyperpigmentation, overlarge pores, sun damage, uneven skin tone. You can only have a deep chemical peel once. This is because they affect the deeper layers of the skin, and the results are more permanent. How do chemical peels work? Most chemicals peels are made of carefully formulated, naturally occurring acids and they are classified by their depth of penetration. The more challenging the skin problem, the more likely Injector Maya is to recommend a deeper treatment. What are the benefits of chemical peels? The chemical peel will remove the skin’s damaged outer layers and the new cells and collagen will be stimulated during the healing process, resulting in a smoother, tighter, younger looking skin surface. Does chemical peel hurt? Many clients express their concern about the level of pain experienced during chemical pee treatment. The deeper the chemical peel, the more likely you are to experience some discomfort, stinging or burning during the treatment, however, any discomfort is generally minor and resolves quickly. Contact us before your consultation if you’re concerned about pain during your treatment, or if you think you have particularly sensitive skin – we will do our best to advise you the best options available. Can chemical peel be used in combination with other treatments? At Injector Maya’s clinic we recommend not having any other skin treatments for at least two weeks. Who is suitable candidate for chemical peels? It’s really important that the right candidate is matched to the right treatment, to make sure your treatment is effective but above all safe. This is why it’s important to have a consultation with an expert first, as they will be able to advise you as to if it’s the right treatment for you. If not, they can advise an alternative that will tackle the problems you are looking to address. Can I have a chemical peel with active acne? There are some treatment options available for people with active acne (breakouts). Certain chemical peels are effective in the reduction and control of active acne. After a careful assessment of your skin, Injector Maya can recommend which treatments are likely to help at the time, and manage breakouts going forward. Is there any downtime? Healing time for chemical skin peels varies depending on the individual and the treatment. Typically, you can expect to develop some redness, stinging and flaking of the skin after your treatment. The skin on your face or hands will flake and peel for about two days after your treatment and will continue for roughly a week. Deeper peels will typically take longer to recover from and require greater preparation. Can I have chemical peel in the summer? Anything deeper than a very superficial chemical peel should be avoided during the summer months, and even the lightest peels should be followed with use of brimmed hats, sunglasses and rigorous SPF application when going outdoors, avoiding high UV days. Chemical peels strip away cells from the epidermis and dermis, meaning a lot of your skin’s natural protection from UV rays will be diminished. Chemical peels and sun exposure can cause severe sun damage and hyperpigmentation. Book a Skincare Consultation with us today to discover what treatment is right for you.

Anti-wrinkle injections are usually referred to as ‘Botox’ injections which are the UK’s most popular cosmetic procedure for the removal of wrinkles.   ‘Botox’ is a safe and effective treatment which has been used to treat tens of millions of patients worldwide for both medical and cosmetic reasons over the past two decades.   Anti-Wrinkle injections are a popular and effective solution to improve the appearance of facial lines and wrinkles. At Injector Maya Clinic anti-wrinkle injections consist of injecting small amounts of Botulinum Toxin (BOTOX™) into specific muscles using a tiny needle. Anti-wrinkle injections compound is made of a naturally occurring protein that causes the muscles of the face to relax, reducing their ability to fold the skin, smoothing out wrinkles on the forehead, between and around the eyes. The skin is then able to rejuvenate naturally without the additional muscle contractions, leading to the softening of the facial lines commonly associated with ageing. Once the ‘Botox’ is working, the lines and wrinkles do not get any deeper as you are not constantly creasing the skin, which is why clients often choose this treatment to prevent the formation of wrinkles.   It is worth mentioning, that the anti-wrinkle injections cannot remove deep, fixed lines. They might reduce them and stop them from getting worse.   If you would like to treat the deep lines and creases, then we recommend dermapen treatment, chemical peels, mesotherapy and skin boosters.  Injector Maya will be able to advise you on the day of your appointment if ‘Botox’ is the right option for you or if another treatment is required to remove your lines.   Injector Maya will be able to adjust the dose and positioning of your Allergan Botox injections to give you the results you want.  Your expectations will be discussed before treatment and you will have the choice of removing all movement or only partial movement. At Injector Maya clinic we can also adjust your eyebrow position, lift or arch your brows by applying Botox brow lift technique or make the brows more symmetric. At Injector Maya Clinic we can smooth lines at the side of the forehead and Botox forehead lines. BEFORE & AFTER FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS How long do anti-wrinkle injections last? The results last for around 3 – 4 months. We advise our clients to have this treatment done maximum 3 times in the first year. After the first year, it is recommended to have the treatment twice per year to allow for muscle recovery. If you are continually having this treatment, it might be only necessary to be applied once a year. One of the main benefits of having this cosmetic procedure is that you can immediately see the results of the anti-wrinkle injections. Who is suitable for anti-wrinkle injections? Anti-wrinkle injections are suitable for clients that wish to reduce the appearance of forehead lines, frown lines or wrinkles around their eyes. What will the treatment involve? Anti-wrinkle injections are one of the quickest aesthetic treatments available at Injector Maya Clinic. The treatment will involve a nurse making a series of small injections into the muscles of your face. The injection process itself will only take a few minutes. Are anti-wrinkle injections safe? Anti-wrinkle injections have been used for many years. Since their introduction, four decades ago anti-wrinkle injection treatments have become a very popular to treat hyperhidrosis, relax muscles, and achieve different cosmetic results.   Anti-wrinkle injections are safe when they are completed by a trained medical practitioner. Medical practitioners must have the appropriate training to complete this non-surgical treatment, the risks are extremely minimal. Do anti-wrinkle injections hurt? This is a non-surgical treatment, therefore, the procedure is largely pain-free. If you are uncomfortable with needles, then there you may feel mild discomfort which is experienced due to the small needle injection involved. What happens after anti-wrinkle injections? At the Injector Maya clinic, we advise that patients avoid strenuous activity, saunas and other facial treatments for up to 24 hours after the treatment. The results from Anti-wrinkle injections can be seen almost immediately. After 4-10 days of having undergone treatment, you will notice an improvement in your lines and wrinkles. What are the possible side effects? If you are worried about the side effects of Anti-wrinkle injections, then you should always visit a professional medical Anti-wrinkle injections clinic. Some of the side effects which are associated with Anti-wrinkle injections are short-lived and mild, the most common being mild bruising to the site of the injection. Some patients also report mild headaches shortly after the treatment, but these usually subside within 24 hours. There are very little side effects with this treatment, which means that patients can return back to work almost immediately. The sensitivity of the face will last usually an hour. Who Should Not Use Anti-wrinkle injections? If you are considering having anti-wrinkle treatment, then you should always book a consultation with a member of Injector Maya clinic. There is a selection of people who are advised not to have this type of treatment completed if: There is an infection in the treated area You are allergic to any of the ingredients You are pregnant or breastfeeding You have a neuromuscular disorder (e.g. myasthenia gravis) If you are still unsure if you are suited for Anti-wrinkle injections treatment then a full list of side effects, cautions and contraindications will be discussed at face-to-face consultation. We can also discuss this over the phone with you.