What's the deal with chemical peels?

While The Medished is closed for face to face appointments in line with government guidance, I thought I'd send out some educational content of interest.

Looking for a way to help your skin improve appearance in an uncertain time..? Look no more! The power of a chemical peel should not be underestimated. Many patients dread the words "chemical" and "peel". In this blog I will explain all and demystify chemical peels.

(Medical grade skincare can be delivered to your door).

THE SCIENCE

A chemical peel is a treatment used to improve skin texture and tone. A particular group of acids are applied to the skin to lower the pH, which then loosens the connections between dead skin cells. This process causes exfoliation and then stimulates new cell growth.

This process causes superficial layers of dead skin to peel off, revealing a smoother and more radiant complexion. Another fantastic result is that peels can thicken the top layer of skin, increase dermal volume and stimulate collagen. There are 3 basic types of chemical peels; superficial, medium depth, deep peel.

Here at The Medished I tend to use superficial or medium depth peels... however in my honest opinion if you commit to a course of 3 superficial peels one a month and combine with effective targeted home care...you WILL get good results. A superficial or light chemical peel will work on the epidermis.

Our skin sheds naturally, approximately every…

28-45 days in individuals ages 30-40

45-60 days in individuals ages 40-50

60-90 days in individuals ages 50-60

BENEFITS

• Improved skin texture and firmness

• Decreased fine lines and wrinkles

• Improved acne-prone skin

• Reduced appearance of pore size

• Improved hyperpigmentation

THE JOURNEY

Consultation is KEY so time is spent discussing expectations with my patients. This includes a realistic idea of results, how many might be needed to achieve desired outcomes, and also downtime. Many of my demographic of patients don't want too much downtime. They want an instant glow with long lasting results... but hey that's cool as we are all so busy! Some form of guided pre-peel prep by me is needed hence don't try this at home! as you could cause chemical burns and hyperpigmentation. I tend to advise a minimum course of 3 superficial chemical peels.

SPOTLIGHT! AlphaRet Pro Peel 30 by SkinBetter

Let's talk about my current favourite chemical peel. The Alpharet Pro Peel 30 has the Power Of AlphaRet® in professional peels!

The Concern: Mildly photo damaged skin including signs of skin ageing and skin blemishes

The Science: Patented retinoid, AlphaRet and Triple acid (glycolic, lactic and salicylic acids)

The Benefit: An in clinic complement to a medical grade skincare regime to improve the overall skin tone and texture for patients with mild photodamage.

A course of 3 Peels recommended ...one peel every 4 weeks.

WHAT HAPPENS BEFORE, ON THE DAY AND AFTER MY APPOINTMENT?

1. A 30 minute consultation regarding your skin and any other treatment

2. Photographs of your face

3. Patient Consult and Consent form will be signed

4. I will instruct you to eliminate specific skincare products a few days prior to the peel, especially VITAMIN A products

5. On the day your skin will be cleansed, prepped and peel applied

6. Peel will be removed and skin cleansed.

7. Alto Defense Serum & Trio Rebalancing Moisture Treatment applied for the SBS peel

8. Sunscreen Applied 

• Use non-comedogenic makeup post peel where possible

• AVOID exercise post peel

• AVOID Retinol/Retinoid based products 3/5 days post peel

• AVOID chemical or mechanical exfoliation 3/5 days post peel

• AVOID use of all heat sources: steam/saunas that day

• SPF30 of higher essential daily 

Hope that's been informative, if your interested in trying some (almost as good as) in clinic peels/products whilst your safe at home don't hesitate to contact me and I can pop you on a tailor-made program suitable for you!

With love

New Treatment Research: YOUR HELP NEEDED!

Hi everyone:)

Hope you all had a restful Christmas break? Now mine is over, I'm thinking about 2021 (it had better be a better year!) and potentially bringing in some new treatments. One new machine has caught my eye which gives amazing results. I'd love to hear your views. Please read this email (and if possible watch the video). Please reply, letting me know if this is a treatment you'd be interested in, as it is quite an investment for me.

Read on!

WHAT IS IT?

It's a treatment called 'Envy Dermalinfusion' which is a skin health treatment that works by stimulating healthy cell renewal. This pretty device works wonders, combining three treatments into one - 𝘌𝘟𝘍𝘖𝘓𝘐𝘈𝘛𝘐𝘖𝘕, 𝘌𝘟𝘛𝘙𝘈𝘊𝘛𝘐𝘖𝘕 𝘈𝘕𝘋 𝘐𝘕𝘍𝘜𝘚𝘐𝘖𝘕 - all at the same time! ⁣⁣

The facial device provides the ULTIMATE exfoliation with its REAL DIAMOND tip (yep, it exfoliates the skin with real diamonds 💎!!) At the same time, blackheads, oil, dead skin and dirt is EXTRACTED from your skin - giving the ultimate clean and fresh feeling! AND alongside this, condition-specific serums are INFUSED into your skin - bespoke to your skin goals and concerns, making the treatment fully customisable to you.. (you can choose to combine two serums per facial; including ultra hydrating, vitamin c, skin brightening, and pore clarifying). ⁣⁣

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At the end of your treatment, you get to see your WASTE JAR 🙈 - where you can visually see what has been extracted from your skin during your treatment! ⁣⁣The ENVY Facial takes 45 minutes and costs around £225.

Just before Christmas I had them come over to The MediShed to give me a demo, they gave my husband (Gav) a full facial treatment and I had my neck and hands done. See the video below.

KEY FEATURES OF THE MACHINE

• Volumises the skin by 70%

• Improves Radiance; Refreshes and Revives

• Visibly Reduces Fine Lines and Wrinkles

• Targets Skin Concerns and Optimises Results from Obagi/ZO Medical Skincare

• Gives a Lasting Youthful Boost

• Stimulates Healthy Cell Renewal

Thankyou for taking time to read this email and any feedback would be appreciated! See you all in 2021, until then stay sane!

With love,

Dil x

IMPROVE YOUR SMILE IN 2021!

This blog is dedicated to dentistry as many of my patients at The Medished always ask about how to improve their smile. I am both a cosmetic dentist and an aesthetics doctor. I have been helping people find their smile for 22 years. My specialisms are restorative dentistry, cosmetic dentistry and root canal therapy.

If you want to book a private appointment with me for an initial consultation, please phone 02077380002. Ask to speak to my receptionists Andrea, Lauren or Punam and they will be more than happy to help you!

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN I BOOK IN?

• I will conduct a full examination with X-rays and talk about any concerns you may have

• If you are in pain I'll deal with that as the first priority

• I will ensure your gum health is good and recommend hygienist's sessions

• Smile consultation and treatment planning

OPTIONS AVAILABLE FOR A BETTER SMILE

NOTE: Sometimes not much is needed.. you may only need some tooth whitening and/or some simple new fillings:)

A) ENLIGHTEN TOOTH WHITENING

I'm a personal fan of this treatment. So many of my patients feel much happier after they have whitened their teeth using this home whitening system. Don’t underestimate the changes a brighter smile could bring into your life. Smile with confidence! Custom made premium whitening trays are your guarantee to a B1 dazzling smile.⁣⁣⁣⁣ B1 is the lightest natural tooth colour, however teeth can go whiter. It’s important that a full check up is done prior to using this system to ensure your a good candidate and that there aren’t any underlying dental issues.

Costs start at £495

B) COMPOSITE BONDING (white fillings)

Composite bonding is a modern way to restore teeth, either for cosmetic reasons, or to build up tooth structure that has been lost. It involves bonding a tooth coloured resin material to existing teeth to reshape them or improve their colour. I can bond on very strongly the resin material, polish it up, and this will last for many years. Composite bonding is appropriate for pretty much every patient. Any little imperfection can be improved with composite bonding. Small edges or badly broken down teeth can be built up again with this very conservative treatment. These composite bondings can also be used to replace old metal fillings in your mouth which is very popular with my patients.

Costs start at £250/tooth

C) CROWNS AND VENEERS

Veneers and crowns are both dental restoration methods that can improve the look and function of your teeth. The main difference is that a veneer covers only the front of your tooth and a crown covers the entire tooth. I use Emax all-ceramic restorations to offer a cosmetic solution to the front of your mouth and Zirconia ceramic restorations to replace old crowns or heavily restored teeth at the back of your mouth. Generally these treatments need 2/3 appointments and a visit to the laboratory for shade taking. ( picture below shows two central crowns)

Cost start at £795/tooth

This is a snap shot of what can be done, ideally treatment planning can be done on your initial consultation. I’m currently working at my practice in Battersea - The Battersea Preventive Dental Practice.If you want to book a private appointment with me for an initial consultation, please phone 02077380002. Ask to speak to my receptionists Andrea, Lauren or Punam and they will be more than happy to help you! http://www.batterseadental.co.uk/

With Love,

Dil