Advanced Cosmetic Procedures, Treatment and Aftercare

Facial Thread Veins

These are not broken capillaries but rather permanently dilated capillaries. They have thin walls which constantly dilate and constrict. As we age, these vessels lose their elasticity and can become permanently dilated. There are numerous causes including: ageing, hereditary, pregnancy, smoking, energetic sports, temperature extremes and harsh weather exposure, hormones and skin fragility.

What causes these thread veins?

Blowing the nose, sneezing and other gestures can cause these delicate veins to break.

Cold winds, hot environments and other traumas can also cause thread veins although they can just appear with no obvious cause.

How can thread veins on the face be treated?

Thread veins on the face can be treated gently and effectively by shortwave diathermy.

Using a very fine gold needle, a mild current is passed through the vein. This causes coagulation of the vein which, over the course of a few weeks, causes the vein to wither and disperse.

After about 4 to 6 weeks the final result will be apparent.

Blood Spots

These are bright red vascular blemishes which lie just under the surface of the skin. They are domed shaped or slightly raised and are most common on the trunk or torso and particularly the midriff back and front. Most people aged over 30 have at least one and they are more common in men than women.

Spider Naevus

A Spider Naevus is a central dilated blood vessel, with smaller capillaries radiating from it like the legs of a spider. They can be found in isolation or gathered together in clumps on areas such as the cheeks.

Skin Tags

Skin Tags are very common and most frequently found on the neck and face. They appear with a neck like a mushroom and vary in size from a tiny speck, to the size of a pea or even larger. They are often found in areas of friction such as the underarm, under the breasts or around the neck where necklaces may irritate.

Milia

These are tiny white hard lumps containing keratin which lie superficially under the surface of the skin and can be easily treated with ACP techniques. Their exact cause is unknown although they are often associated with dry skin which can be acidic.

Warts

There are various types of warts, including plane, common, and seborrheic and verruca’s. All can be easily and successfully treated. Warts can develop individually or in clusters. Seborrheic warts become more common with increasing age and can grow up to two inches across.

Pleae note that prior to any wart treatment being carried out, clients must have have an Advanced Cosmetic Procedures Consultation with Sarah.

In addition, all clients must bring with them a letter from their GP confirming the wart has been checked and is of no medical concern.

Dermatosis Papulosa Nigra

Is a common popular disorder which develops in adolescence on black skin and is identified by smooth, dome shaped, brown to black papules seen mainly on the cheeks, neck and upper chest.

I offer a mandatory consultation and patch test prior to the commencement of any treatment plan.

CONTRAINDICATIONS For Advanced Cosmetic Procedures.

Unfortunately, not all treatments are for everyone. Please check our contraindications list to make sure you avoid disappointment.

• Pacemaker
• Epilepsy
• Heart conditions (uncontrolled)
• High blood pressure (uncontrolled)
• Diabetes (uncontrolled)
• Cancer (all forms)
• Undergoing chemotherapy or immune therapy
• Immunodeficiency
• Lupus
• Pregnancy
• Varicose veins
• Active Herpes/cold sores (on treatment area)
• Moles
• Open lesions
• Infection
• Sunburn
• Depilatory creams (wait 2 weeks)
• Recent waxing/plucking (all electrolysis-based hair removal treatments require there to be a follicle to target)

AFTERCARE ADVICE​ FOR Advanced Cosmetic Procedures.

• Pin dot crusts or scabs may appear to seal the skin and prevent infection. These must not be rubbed or picked off, as to do so may result in scarring. The crusts or scabs may be indistinguishable and ‘felt’ rather than ‘seen’.
• Do not touch, rub or irritate the treated area. When washing and cleansing, use a gentle soap or perfume free cleanser and gently pat the area dry to avoid dislodging any crusts or scabs.
• Avoid any activities for 48 hours that stimulate blood flow following vascular treatments, e.g., exercise, hot showers/baths, hot spicy foods and alcohol.
• Avoid activities for 48 hours that may irritate or dislodge any crusting or minor scabbing e.g., swimming, saunas, steam rooms, facial steaming, facial scrubs, waxing and other beauty treatments, until the area has completely healed.
• Do not fly within the next 48 hours following vascular treatment.
• Please keep out of UV light completely during the healing process and as much as possibly generally. Cover up with hat or parasol and protect sun exposed areas by using a good quality high factor sunscreen at all times particularly in summer months.
• Avoid the possible causes of vascular blemishes, for example, wearing tight fitting glasses, squeezing spots, careless or erratic tweezing or blowing nose to vigorously.
• Avoid using any possible skin sensitisers or irritants such as perfumes, fake tan products and perfumed body lotions.

Should you have any concerns regarding your treatment please contact us immediately.