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Nowadays, due to many factors influencing our daily lives, we focus more on how we look and how we feel about ourselves. People of all age groups are actively seeking to improve their health, appearance and body which is where plastic surgery steps in to help achieve this and delay the ageing process. It is often said and predicted, that in the future this desire to look young and attractive may become even more commonplace as people work and live longer. Plastic surgery is not really one of those “one and done” type of situations. Just as trends come and go in everything in our society from fashion to technology, there are also the latest trends in plastic surgery for doctors and patients alike.

There are some plastic surgeries trends that can be predicted to continue in their popularity no matter the trends such as liposuction procedures as obesity and overweight levels are also steadily increasing. However, there are also trends that come and go due to a variety of factors and trends. So let’s have a look at 4 of the most popular procedures nowadays.

1. Stem cells
Stem cell technology is a new and exciting concept for plastic surgeons and patients alike. Stem cells can be harvested to regenerate cells and tissues in the human body which may well mean that in the not so distant future, stem cell technologies may be combined with tissue engineering to grow new body parts as required. Stem cells could also potentially be re-injected into areas as a filler that is more compatible and longer lasting than current fillers.

Areas where research is currently being undertaken include:
• burn care – generation of the dermal (innermost skin) layer following burn injury.
• breast reconstruction – regeneration of new tissue layers over implants in breast cancer survivors.
• nerve regeneration – regeneration of nerves and restoration of optimal function after nerve injury.
• wound care – use of skin substitutes (composed of living cells grown in a laboratory) to heal wounds.
• scar treatment to improve the healing of scars.
• hand and face transplantation.

2. End of Medical Tourism
It has been a couple of years with many negative cases been reported in media of plastic surgeries abroad gone bad (or botched jobs as they tend to be called). In reality, the public is becoming more and more aware of such rogue practices which is already slowly putting an end to the concept of Medical tourism. What in the past was considered attractive as a low-cost alternative to pricey elective procedures now has patients reconsidering its value, monetarily and otherwise.

3. Injectables/Fillers
Possibly the trend of the decade, Botox and fillers have taken the UK by storm. Injectables, lasers, and skin resurfacing can be quick – often even squeezed into a lunchtime break – often with immediately visible effects and limited downtime, factors that have significantly contributes to their “wide acceptance” as well as confidentiality. Of course shows on TV such as Love Island where contestants tend to make use of such treatments has also been a motivating factor.

4. Breast Augmentation

One of the latest and most prevalent plastic surgery trends for 2019 is high tech “hybrid” breast augmentation. This new type of breast augmentation which combines implants with reshaping possibilities offered by fat transfer is much preferred to classic silicone breast implants as it offers fewer risks and a shorter recovery time.

Do you think there is a treatment we have missed out? Is there perhaps a treatment you have started the past few months or years that you have had incredible results with and would like to share? Let us know below or simply message our social media pages.

We’d love to hear your view so do not hesitate to contact us, click here to arrange a consultation with Dr Ahmad, send us an email at Nikki@CambridgeClearBeauty.co.uk or Follow our social media channels below on Facebook,Twitter and Instagram

We are delighted to announce that Cambridge Clear Beauty have introduced CACI non-surgical facelift solution to our clinic. An advanced microcurrent face and body treatment service harnessing the revolutionary sonic peel, orbital microdermabraion, LED light therapy and wrinkle comb, muscle toning and skin tissue repair and enhancement

CACI facials have been at the forefront of skincare treatment for over 25 years, used by many celebrities (Jennifer Lopez and Kim Kardashian just to name 2 of them) and expert plastic surgeons in the field to achieve the best possible results. Nonetheless, there are still heaps of us who have no clue what’s involved or what a CACI Treatment actually is.

The CACI Non-Surgical Face Lift is an advanced, non invasive facial treatment available at Cambridge Clear Beauty. CACI – which means Computer Aided Cosmetology Instrument- is a system that uses a series of electrical pulses to stimulate the 32 muscles in your face. Each set of movement will target the muscles that tend to lose tone with age. The microcurrent toning part of the treatment is supported by other therapies. Tiny electrical impulses will lift and tone the facial muscles, whilst improving the skin elasticity and reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

Being considered the very first treatment system to combine Facial toning, Microcurrent, Crystal Free Orbital Microdermabrasion and LED Light Therapy Photo Stimulation the CACI Ultimate is truly the most versatile treatment system available.

Have a look at our video below to get all the information you need and also learn why celebrities are so passionate about it and is the UK’s best selling anti-ageing facial treatment.

Some of the treatments we offer are:

NON-SURGICAL FACIAL TONING
SYNERGY PURIFYING FACIAL
SYNERGY RADIANCE NON-SURGICAL FACIAL TONING
HYDRO-TONE FACIAL
ACNE TREATMENT
WRINKLE REVOLUTION
EYE LIFT
EYE REVIVE
HAND TREATMENT
JOWL LIFT
LIP TREATMENT
ELECTRO-CELLULITE MASSAGE
BODY-SCULPTING

CACI Facials deliver dramatic results without the need for surgical intervention and are the perfect solution for those looking to refresh and revitalise their skin. The Caci treatment isn’t a soft, lingering facial full of beautiful smelling products. It’s much more practical and promises real anti-aging benefits. Give it a try now by simply booking your consultancy meeting with us on 01223 214960 or click here to learn all about the different CACI non-surgical facelift solution treatments we offer.

Cosmetic treatments and facial rejuvenation in specific (along perhaps with botox and fillers) tend to be some of the most common treatments we provide nowadays. With such treatments on the rise, it is only natural that there is more discussion on the matter of plastic surgery and hence many misconceptions and facelift myths are often shared and assumed to be true.

Dr Ahmad, often receives visits and queries from both women and men who are interested in “turning back the clock” with a rejuvenating facelift and finds it key to be transparent and honest about these myths.

So let’s have a look at 3 common facelift myths we have heard, seen or told by our patients:

Myth 1 – Facelift makes you look fake

It’s is possibly true that some of the earlier facelifts performed in the 70s and 80s may have caused patients back then to have stretched, artificial-looking skin. However, the effects of a modern facelift are natural-looking and all but undetectable. Part of the reason early facelifts looked more artificial was that surgeons back then hadn’t considered or addressed volume loss. As such, this sometimes led to a hollow appearance and tight-looking skin. Today’s practitioners have access to a greater wealth of knowledge and better technology, which has all but eliminated this problem.

Myth 2 – It is only for women

It is indeed true that facelift is mainly used by women globally and they do still make up the majority of facelift patients. Nonetheless, these does not mean that the treatment is not available or useful for men too. Statistics show that more men are seeking the facial rejuvenation procedure nowadays and thanks to modern surgical techniques, men have the opportunity to refresh their facial appearance without compromising their masculinity. Our advice to men would be to look for an experienced surgeon (with male treatments) and also look at a surgeon’s before-and-after photos of male facelift patients can help you visualise the results you can expect.

Myth 3 – All surgeons are the same

Most definitely not true. Even though all surgeons are highly skilled, experience, patient care and knowledge are key to the profession and success of your treatment. However, not all plastic surgeons are created equal. Choose a plastic surgeon like Dr. Ahmad, who has over 25+ years’ experience and a well-deserved reputation for producing excellent results. Knowledge and patient-centred care is Dr. Ahmad’s passionate approach to your care. Not only will he listen during your consultation, he’ll also assess your needs and provide professional recommendations as well as easy aftercare tips.

The technological advancements of cosmetic procedures and facelift have significantly improved the past decades and it is consequently our duty to educate our patients. If you’re interested in facial rejuvenation, take time to research the procedure before deciding whether it’s for you or simply give us a call for a chat.

For more information on Full Surgical Facelift, Mini Facelift – “2 Stitch Facelift”, Thread Lift and FaceTite – Non Surgical Face Lift you can contact us here.

Cambridge Clear beauty is proud to be an official reseller and distributor of Obagi products. Obagi’s skin care systems are some of the most effective hyperpigmentation, anti-wrinkle and anti-aging treatments on the market. Obagi is the complete skincare company, designing transformational products that promote skin health—not just for today but for many more tomorrows, too. It’s all about developing scientifically backed, clinical-quality formulations to promote healthy, future-facing skin. Because just like the people who use our products, we’re not interested in looking backwards.

This world-renowned brand has one of the highest rates of efficacy and success, so you know the treatments you choose are going to work. Dermatologists around the world, including Cambridge Clear Beauty’s CEO and founder, Dr. Tariq Ahmad, recommend Obagi products to their patients to treat a variety of skin concerns. Since 1988, Obagi skin care has offered condition-specific treatments to gently yet effectively target your biggest skin concerns. Using high quality, clinically proven ingredients and technologies that are backed by science, this line of products works to help you achieve the results you want. Obagi products are designed to help minimize the appearance of premature aging, hyperpigmentation, wrinkles, acne, sun damage and more. The line also includes prescription-strength formulas that are only available through physicians, skin care professionals and www.CambridgeClearBeauty.co.uk.

When it comes to your appearance, we know you only want the best. At Cambridge Clear Beauty, we only sell products that are 100% authorized and certified by the brands we carry, including Obagi skin care. For more information about these and other Obagi products, please contact us on the links below or email our Clinic manager, Nikki.

Don’t just take our word for it. Hear success stories from real women who have seen real results with Obagi products. The testimonials presented are based on these users’ experiences and individual results may vary. Click here for more information or discover our professional skin care line & prevent aging skin with Obagi ‘s world-class skin care products. We will soon also be adding a brand new page on our website with the new products we provide in our clinic so do not hesitate to email us or comment below for more information.

Coolsculpting is indeed one of our most popular treatments. Nonetheless, we often come across inaccurate information online and receive questions on the treatments, which body parts it treats and how it actually works. As one of the most experienced clinics in East Anglia and Cambridge specifically, we believe it is our duty to not only provide the highest quality care and advice but also inform our patients and fans of all the latest news as well as information on all treatments out there.

Coolsculpting is effectively body contouring which uses a range of different techniques to target those stubborn bits of fat that won’t give in to diet and exercise. It is known to reduce unwanted fat without a surgical procedure as it selectively freezes and destroys fat cells in ones body.

So let’s have a look at some common misconceptions and questions out there in regards to our Coolsculpting treatment.

What areas of the body does CoolSculpting best work on?

Bodysculpting allows you to sculpt and re-contour most areas of the body now, especially with the new CoolAdvantage heads that have a bigger tissue draw and can treat even the smallest of areas that were normally difficult to get to. However, the most commonly treated areas include the abdomen, ‘muffin top’ area, back and bra fat and sometimes even the double chin.

How does it work on the double chin?

Using it for double chin treatments is a fairly new trend we have seen at our clinic and at clinics worldwide. Patients who are unhappy with their chin have no way of hiding it and heaviness in this area can make the face look more aged than its years. Narrowing this area makes you generally appear slimmer and can take years off you thanks to Coolsculpting.

Who is the ideal candidate?

Anyone really but if we were to choose those that eat a healthy diet and exercise. As long as they have subcutaneous fat that is ‘pinchable, grabbable fat’ they are likely to be a good candidate for this treatment. CoolSculpting can also be used in curvier patients to reduce the fat as part of a weight-loss lifestyle programme.”

What does it feel like? Is pain relief used?

“CoolSculpting is generally a comfortable treatment. You may feel a pulling sensation when the applicator goes on. After a few minutes of the cooling process the area will feel numb. You can then lie and relax until the applicator comes off. Usually there is no downtime at all. But with any medical treatment, there is a recovery period for your body, so you may feel a bit tender and numb for a few days to two weeks afterwards. This does not generally interfere with your daily life and you can exercise as normal. We would advise anyone after treatment to wear loose comfortable clothing and avoid pressure on the area for at least a week post-procedure. If necessary, we recommend paracetamol to manage any discomfort.”

Is it safe as a procedure?

In the US, the CoolSculpting® procedure is FDA-cleared for the treatment of visible fat bulges in the submental area, thigh, abdomen and flank, along with bra fat, back fat, underneath the buttocks (also known as banana roll), and upper arm. It is also FDA-cleared to affect the appearance of lax tissue with submental area treatments. Read more on CoolSculpting’s safety by clicking here.

How long will it take to start seeing results?

You may start to see changes as quickly as 3 weeks after your treatment, and will experience the most dramatic results after 2 months. Your body will still continue to flush out fat cells for up to 4 to 6 months after treatment. The Before & After gallery shows what results look like several weeks after CoolSculpting treatment. See results now >

What happens if I gain weight after my treatment?

Many people, after seeing the results from their CoolSculpting procedure, feel even more motivated to stay close to their ideal weight. However, if you do gain weight, you may gain it evenly all over your body, not just in the treated areas

To get your next consultation and Coolsculpting treatment booked simply click here to get all the information and contact us.

There is no doubt about it, celebrities affect us all. No matter how hard we try to avoid this, we are all subconsciously affected by those around us and people we are exposed to everyday. After all, haven’t we all gone into a store and purchased a new pair of jeans because they looked nice on someone else?

There is now a casual discussion around injectables and fillers. If we cast our minds back to when the entire world went bonkers over Kylie Jenners fuller pout, we will almost certainly remember carnage over certain lip liners at cosmetic stores selling out, as she had cited those as the reason her lips were much, much fuller. Quite simply, people really wanted to know what the secret to her fuller pout was. When Kylie admitted to filler, “lip filler” became a household discussion point!

Celebrities have normalised certain procedures more than others. A great deal of celebrities will now admit to having had botox or lip filler, but avoid admitting to other tweaks such as non-surgical nose jobs or jaw-sculpting filler.

Although there is really no question that celebrities are the trend setters of today, it must be highlighted that with every procedure, even minor ones, there are risks. Celebrities will rarely speak about those. Therefore, it is highly important that you find a qualified doctor, surgeon or practitioner for an in-depth consultation before getting any cosmetic treatment carried out.

Book a consultation with us today and we can talk you through your dream look!

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Hello 2019..Goodbye old habits!

Work, family life, stress.. The everyday life of a human is complex and tricky, at the best of times! As the New Year is already here and we have all gone a bit..”overboard” with the chocolates this Christmas (seems to somehow happen to us every Christmas) we thought we’d share some small but useful tips you can all make use of easily and at a minimal cost to start turning round those ..Christmas effects.

Have a look at some of our tips below that can not only perk you up but also lead to a better overall quality of life.

Drink water: Simple, but effective. Add a slice of lemon or lime to jazz it up and increase your intake. Water, that we all simply don’t drink enough of, will help to keep you hydrated inside and in turn, plump your skin naturally.
A good skincare regime: Pop on your favourite skincare everyday and try not to miss a day. The full effects will be seen long term. We have an amazing range in-clinic for you to check out. Why not ask for a skincare consultation next time you’re in?
Wake up earlier: Not only will you be more productive (to do list, anyone?) you’ll find that waking up earlier instead of sleeping in perks you up and helps your body to adjust to a normal and natural sleeping cycle. This will help to reduce dark circles, puffiness and other pesky sleep-related issues!
Wind-down after work: Avoid using your phone constantly. Have a bath, and relax. It’s strange that we are often never without our phones, but carrying the stress from work into the living room when you watch TV or at the dinner table isn’t healthy. Switch off, and your body will thank you for it.
Sitting at a desk all day? Keep the blood circulation flowing by doing some small exercises under the table. Your ankles, legs and arms are in that same position all day, and you’re entitled to have a stretch or two in order to feel a little refreshed in the 3pm slump.

These are only just a few things you can do to rejuvenate your body, mind and skin at the start of the New year and week. Is there any other tips you have to share? Perhaps some thing you have used for years and works wonders on your skin? Or maybe some little advice on how to shed those extra pounds courtesy of Cadbury?

Feel free to let us know below or send an email so as to add to our Blog.

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When you walk into a clinic to undergo a surgical or a non-surgical procedure, you will simply expect that the person carrying out the treatment, will be qualified, with relevant experience and expertise.

Knowing YOUR stuff will go miles in terms of finding a great clinic or practitioner. Researching reviews, finding out the general ‘overall happiness” level of previous clients and booking a consultation can help in sussing out where to book.

A couple of things to ask/watch out for:

Make sure a treatment is carried out within a sterile, hygienic and clinic setting. There are a lot of practitioners out there that are injecting in highly unsanitary environments. These treatments are even happening in places like gyms- which comes with the newfound popularity of these non-surgical treatments.

But in unsanitary conditions, there’s a higher risk of infection.
Ask what is going into your body. A good practitioner will explain what filler they are using and will be happy to talk you through why this one is the best fit for the job or even calm your nerves!

So, does your practitioner have the knowledge? Are you feeling comfortable with the answers they are giving you when you ask questions? Anyone injecting your face or body should be doing their very best to make you feel comfortable and in-control of the situation, to some extent.

How do you find reputable clinics when you are looking for somewhere to book for a treatment? Share your tips with us

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Non-surgical treatments dominate 70% of the market. It’s no secret that lip fillers and chemical peels are no longer taboo- we’re discussing these treatments with our friends over coffee and seeing photos all over our social media feeds, but this has led to a staggering rise in botch-job treatments our of front rooms and garages. These cut-price treatments might be temptingly cheap, but they can cost your sight, cause permanent scarring, infections and issues that an untrained eye simply cannot spot.

If you’re thinking of booking your first non-surgical cosmetic treatment, there are some things to keep in mind.

Research your aesthetic practitioner: If you’re paying a cut price such as £70-100 for cosmetic-grade, high quality filler, the non-clinicians lack of qualifications and experience could be a huge problem later on down the line. It is not going to be a high quality treatment carried out with care and precision.

Avoid deals: We can’t stress enough just how important it is to avoid people that are offering cut-price deals. Our Plastic Surgeon Dr Tariq Ahmad (Make his name a link to his page!) supports the calls for stronger legislation regarding the practice of non-clinicians and aesthetic treatments such as fillers.

It’s not surgical.. But book a consultation: Yes, consultations are an added cost, but there is no price that you can possibly put on your personal safety and beauty. Not only will you feel at ease having met your nurse or doctor previously when you finally go for your treatment, but they can advise the right technique or product for you. You might have your mind set on one specific look, but realise that a doctor can advise what will look the best on your features. Every face is unique. Our plastic surgeon Dr Ahmad has the highest level of skill and expertise to help you decide what will work best for you.

So these are three (3) of the main factors we believe you should definitely take into account prior to your first (or any) next non-surgical treatment.

For more information on aesthetic regulations and legislation, visit www.SaveFace.co.uk

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Myth 1 – Facelift makes you look fake

Myth 2 – It is only for women

Myth 3 – All surgeons are the same

What areas of the body does CoolSculpting best work on?

How does it work on the double chin?

Who is the ideal candidate?

What does it feel like? Is pain relief used?

Is it safe as a procedure?

How long will it take to start seeing results?

What happens if I gain weight after my treatment?

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