179SkinnovationsWORDS BY LISA OXENHAM. PHOTOGRAPH BY IMAXTREE
If you’re looking for a face fixer,hereare the treatments people inthe know are investing in right nowBESTFOR:REJUVENATION
THEPRO:DR COSTAS PAPAGEORGIOU
The folks at Harrods Wellness Clinic where Dr Costas
Papageorgiou is medical director have dubbed this
‘The Runway Facial’ on account of it being the
pre-show go-to treatment for supermodels. Laser,
infrared and light waves are the signature
combination for boosting collagen production and
correcting sun damage. Worked into a luxurious
facial, you get the benefits of zero downtime,
and a whole load of lifting, hydrating and skin-
brightening effects. If you’re thinking it’s a steep price
tag, take comfort from the fact that you only need one
a year for transforming results.
THETREATMENT:NYDGThe Runway Facial,
£2,000; New York Dermatology Group at The
Harrods Wellness ClinicBESTFOR:VOLUME
THEPRO:DR MARYAM ZAMANI
If skin starts to look tired and hollow, A-list facial
oculoplastic surgeon Dr Maryam Zamani recommends
a triple-action treatment that uses laser, PRP
(platelet-rich plasma from your own blood) and
Profhilo, in which teeny amounts of hyaluronic acid
are injected all over the face. In two appointments
(30-45 minutes each), muscle is remodelled at a deep
level and the result is plumper skin without the overly
contoured look of traditional fillers. When you
consider that targeted fillers costs £200 a pop for
each facial area and need to be done at least twice
a year, this treatment is the better investment, lasting
well over a year as cells continue to rejuvenate.
THETREATMENT:GlowRehab by Dr Maryam
Zamani, from £800; cadoganclinic.comBESTFOR:NON-SURGICAL FACELIFT
THEPRO:DR TATIANA
Profound RF, a new non-surgical lifting and tightening
procedure, has just joined the menu at Dr Tatiana’s
Marylebone clinic. Despite using radio frequency and
ultra-fine needles together, a local anaesthetic
ensures it’s pain free. The treatment can increasecollagen by 200 per cent and elastin by 500 per cent. What’s
more, results are permanent – no wonder it was named the best
new treatment at the aesthetic awards in the US. Yes, it’s pricey,
but this is the closest you can get to a facelift without surgery.
THE TREATMENT:Profound RF, from £1,750 for one
area;drtatiana.co.ukBESTFOR:LIP PLUMPING
THEPRO:DEBBIE THOMAS
Looking for a needle-free way to fuller lips? Advanced skincare
and laser specialist Debbie Thomas uses a laser on the inside of
the mouth to stimulate collagen to plump and smooth lip tissue.
Ideal for a subtle quick fix if you have thin or ageing lips – and you
can expect immediate results that last for up to two weeks.
THE TREATMENT: DNA Laser Lip Plump treatment,
£90;dthomas.comBESTFOR:NECK LIFT
THEPRO:ANGELICA KAVOUNI
If your neck and jawline has surrendered to the pull of gravity,
micro-channelling by cosmetic surgeon Angelica Kavouni could
be the answer to restoring elasticity. Patches that behave like
tiny needles create thousands of ‘channels’ in the skin to enable
a hyaluronic acid and peptide solution to sink in deeper
than a topical cream. Next, ultrasound lifts and tightens the
facial muscles and jump-starts the body’s natural healing
process, leading to the production of fresh new collagen. It takes
three months for skin cells to fully rejuvenate, but it’s worth the
wait. Jowls, be gone.
THE TREATMENT:Micro-Channelling with TriActive
Rejuvenation Therapy, from £360; cosmetic-solutions.co.ukHIGH-TECHHEROES