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Another year has gone by which unfortunately other than a year wiser and more experienced in life, it also means a year older.

People’s way of seeing, accepting and perceiving the ageing have changed vastly over the past few decades. In the not so distant past, most people simply accepted ageing as an inevitable and non avoidable process. Nonetheless, nowadays people are more actively and deliberately fighting against this natural process with a variety of natural and other remedies and treatments and anti-ageing trends.

It’s not just the older generations though that want to look and feel younger as the need to feel and look healthy is now dominant in many younger generations who are actively seeking to change their lifestyles and extend their lifespans.

Other than the common skin care treatments that are always popular (and now more than ever), many people are willing to spend more money and time to minimise ageing or at least delay the process and its “visual” effects. There are a number of signs you start to notice as you age – loss of volume, dull and discoloured tone, sagging skin – but usually the first and most unwelcome change are the wrinkles that form, particularly around the eyes and between the brows.

So let’s have a look at 3 popular treatments people are going for in 2020 and gained momentum in the final months of the previous year.

Dermal filler treatments are among the hottest trends in the field of cosmetic rejuvenation and plastic surgery. This year the shift seems to be towards having facial balance and therefore, the lips will be sized in proportion to the rest of the face as well as the “less is more” trend. Due to this, lips that are unnaturally full and big are no longer the in thing and instead, people are looking to just work on the definition of their mouth

The facial treatment known as laser resurfacing is a common process used to correct common skin issues such as facial wrinkles and acne scars.

Using a laser, skin is removed gradually, a layer at a time. The two commonly used lasers are non-ablative and ablative.

All anti-wrinkle treatments performed by our clinic and Dr Ahmad are to protect, maintain and enhance the physical and mental well-being of her patients .Juvederm Facial Filler: Made of a hyaluronic acid gel, Juvederm is a naturally-occurring substance in the skin that contributes to volume and hydration. Juvederm is designed to temporarily correct moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds. Juvederm is made by Allergan, the same makers of Botox.

The major growth drivers for this market are the growing ageing population and increasing awareness about the advantages of using anti-ageing products. Emerging trends, which have a direct impact on the dynamics of the anti-ageing industry, include integration of alphabetic formulation in anti-ageing products, increasing usage of multi functioning anti-ageing products, and rising demand for natural and organic ingredients in anti-ageing products.

At Cambridge Clear Beauty we have an array of safe and highly effective Juvederm anti-ageing treatments to help you turn back time, including Anti-Wrinkle Treatments and dermal fillers, that are capable of tackling the visible signs of facial ageing and achieving an all-over skin rejuvenation. Our medical director is a leading cosmetic surgeon and is able to offer impartial, expert advice on the procedure guaranteed to deliver the results you’re hoping for.

Cambridge Clear Beauty are constantly working to achieve the highest standards, by offering cutting edge treatments and using only reputable, highly regarded pharmaceutical suppliers such as Juvederm for our facial filler products.

If you are interested in any of the above or perhaps one of our other treatments, take a look at the surgical procedures and non-surgical procedures we offer. You are then more than welcome to also contact us and arrange a consultation so as to establish the perfect treatment for you and have all information and details fully disclosed to you prior to your surgery.

The New Year is already here and more and more people are becoming active advocates for self-love. To feel confident in yourself and in your own skin because you are beautiful is not a bad thing but key to one’s happiness. If flowers and chocolates are just too boring nowadays, you may be surprised to learn that more and more people are going the extra mile for Valentine’s Day by giving the gift of plastic surgery.

And as one of our favourite periods of the year approaches, we have a multiplicity of ideas for you and your partners’ gift. Valentines day is just a couple of weeks away and tends to be a very popular and busy day for our clinic. Whether you are celebrating with your partner this year or simply looking to give yourself the gift of love with a unique treatment at our clinic, we have a variety of options available.

The most commonly gifted procedures are liposuction, tummy tuck, face-lift, and Botox or fillers although you would need to be careful on how you approach or present the last 2. No matter what you give your loved one or yourself as a gift this Valentine’s Day, make sure it’s truly a gift from the heart that you know they will appreciate the effort and thought that has gone into. Remember of course that you can always simply book a consultation for them and allow them to get a first hand experience of our clinic and get all the information they require prior to deciding on any plastic surgery or treatment.

Confidence is your path. Start the journey you deserve this Valentine’s Day with Dr Ahmad and Cambridge Clear Beauty.

Plastic surgeries and beauty treatments are becoming ever more popular nowadays as we all strive for a healthier lifestyle and look. Any plastic surgeon, however, will tell you that the spring is the season for breast augmentations and liposuction, and the season for facelifts is right after Christmas.

In Dr Ahmad’s years of experience he has evidently noticed that during the final months of the year – including Christmas up to New Years – there is a surge on total mommy makeovers including abdominoplasty and facial surgeries. This is commonly associated with the vacation time off that is perfect for recovery after the invasive procedures.

Other than the most Wonderful time of the year it also tends to be one of the most sociable times of the year where we see most of our friends (New year) and family (Xmas) and of course we all aim to impress and look good on the festive days. Along with the proliferation of selfies that can often show a close up of our most inner “fears”, plastic surgeries at Xmas souunds like the perfect gift and solution for the New year ahead.

According to ;RealSelf’s community of board-certified experts, there’s an increasing number of people booking cosmetic procedures in the run-up to the festive season, both for non-invasive surgery like botox and more drastic operations like facelifts and breast enlargements.

The gifting of cosmetic surgery is up 20% to 35%, depending on the procedure and practice. Likewise, an Elle.com post called on plastic surgeons reporting that sales of gift cards—often for $150 to $200, which cover low-cost procedures like medical-grade peels—have undergone a “dramatic increase.”

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It has been brought to our attention (through our patients and a variety of publications and articles) that some micro-needling pens have been banned in the UK.

Dermapen 3 and Dermapen Cryo Sterile single-use needle cartridge tips for Dermapen 3 ARE AT RISK OF INFECTION.

The MHRA has stated, “Do not use affected devices as they have been manufactured to unknown standards and their safety cannot be verified”.

This has affected many clinics (not the Cambridge Clear Beauty) so we deemed it necessary to inform the public of some safety precautions they can take prior to their next micro-needling treatment. The report can be downloaded fully here.

Here at CCB, we use only SkinPen Precision which ensures patient safety first. The SkinPen® Precision has been granted clearance and marketing authorisation by the FDA for its medical grade micro-needling device used exclusively by healthcare professionals. This is the first and only micro-needling device in the industry to receive this important designation from the FDA. This implement offers the safest method of collagen induction therapy. With it being the world’s most advanced micro-needling device, it allows 3000 times more penetration than a topical solution because it is perforating deeper and renewing the cells beneath. Unlike a traditional facial, micro-needling works past the surface of the skin, which grants pro-longed results, leaving the skin more youthful, smoother and tighter.

Cambridge Clear Beauty uses SkinPen UK precision only for its micro-needling treatments. The total treatment time is 90 minutes (this includes the application of a topical anaesthetic cream 30 minutes prior treatment for optimal patient comfort).

To learn more about Skin Pen Precision by simply clicking here or simply contact us via our website and learn more on our dedicated page via our website. If you have any questions regarding SkinPen Precision, please contact us using the details below. You can also learn more by simply viewing the video below provided by SkinPek UK.

So let’s have a look at 5 important things you should consider (and most definitely spend some well deserved time looking into) prior to your next treatment with a Micro-needling Pen in the United Kingdom and beyond.

When done properly, micro-needling is relatively risk-free and produces results with little to no downtime. The safest, most effective micro-needling devices use sterile, disposable needle cartridges that reduce the risk of cross-contamination

Bellus Medical Creates “Gateway” Micro-needling, Platelet-Rich Plasma PRP, and Light-Activated Cream Innovations That Draw New Patients to Leading Physician-Directed Practices Around the World.

Cambridge Clear Beauty uses SkinPen UK precision only for its treatments. The total treatment time is 90 minutes (this includes the application of a topical anaesthetic cream 30 minutes prior treatment for optimal patient comfort).

Also, feel free to take advantage of our 20% discount on all booked micro-needling appointments!!! A Micro-needling Treatment is normally priced at £250 and a series of treatment is advised to achieve optimal results. A quotation for Stretch marks will be given on the day of consultation as it is dependant on the size of the affected area

With summer approaching, those holidays to Ibiza or Marbella booked with your friends and the certain strolls on the beach you really want to look your best this summer. However, many men often suffer from gynaecomastia or “man-boobs” or many tend to (incorrectly) refer to them. So let’s take a closer look at what Gynaecomastia is and how we can help you.

Here at Cambridge Clear Beauty, we are also able to offer a variety of non surgical and surgical treatments so let’s delve deeper into the matter.

With summer approaching, those holidays to Ibiza or Marbella booked with your friends and the certain strolls on the beach you really want to look your best this summer.

Gynaecomastia, commonly referred as man boobs, is a condition described by NHS as the swelling of a man breast causing it to become larger than normal. Oversized breast tissues is normally seen in both teen age years and old age. Research shows that Gynaecomastia has 60-90% prevalence in neonates, 50-60% of adolescents and 70% in men who are 50-69 years of age according.

According to NHS, there are a number of reasons which causes breast enlargement for men. Enlarge breast may be caused by hormonal imbalance between oestrogen and testosterone. The former causes the growth of breast tissues and having imbalance hormones means that men’s body is producing more oestrogen than normal. Obesity could also be another case as levels of oestrogen is greatly increased by having excess fat. Unlike newborns, who are susceptible to such condition with oestrogen being transmitted via the placenta, this condition is not permanent and would be back to normal after a few weeks time. Gynaecomastia is also prevalent during puberty years as the body undergoes changes, testosterone level may go down causing breast tissues to grow. This may become stable as they get older and testosterone level has stabilized. As men aged, testosterone production becomes fewer causing excess growth of breast tissue.

There could indeed be many different and varied causes of Gynaecomastia so let’s have a look at some of the ones highlighted by NHS:

Studies shows that men with Gynaecomastia condition are suffers from low esteem and poor body image which could result to other issues such as eating disorder, mental breakdown, depression and other health associated issues. There also cases of men suffering from anxiety disorders and social phobias due to having oversized breast.

In rare cases, exercise helps men lose weight and prevents the increase of oestrogen levels. But this does not treat the condition, male breast reduction surgery is the proven effective method to remove the excess breast tissues. Breast reduction surgery is usually done under general anaesthetic and would take about 90 minutes for the overall procedure. Techniques of breast reduction may involve the incision around the nipple area, a liposuction to remove the excess fatty tissue or extending cuts and repositioning of nipples if a lot of tissues needs to be removed.

It is highly recommended to take some few weeks off from work if you are to undergo a breast reduction surgery. The full recovery depends on the patient’s body to heal thus patients are not allowed to do strenuous activities and stretching for up to 2 months following the operation. It is normal to feel soreness around the chest area for several weeks and you may also be required to keep the dressing until the wound is fully healed.

Having this cosmetic procedure is a safe and sure way of removing extra breast tissues in men. But more importantly, this procedure expertly done by professional doctors in Cambridge Clear Beauty is the best way to win back your confidence.

To learn more about our treatment simply call us on 01223 214960 or click on the link above for more information.

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Microneedling is a dermaroller procedure that uses small needles to prick the skin. The purpose of treatment is to generate new collagen and skin tissue for smoother, firmer, more toned skin. Microneedling is mostly used on the face and may treat various scars, wrinkles, and large pores.

For someone who has never been to a cosmetic clinic, microneedling treatments, in its simplest definition, is a procedure which uses small needles to prick the skin and generate new collagen. Pricking of the skin encourages your body to produce new skin tissue. Micro needling is minimally invasive with preparation and procedure time of about two hours or less depending on the treatment. Recovery time is just under 2-5 days. The number of session varies per client and would usually require four procedures or more to get the ideal results. After multiple sessions you will notice your skin becoming for firmer and tighter!

This procedure is popularly used in treating scarring, ageing, wrinkles and pores. Micro needling helps rejuvenate the dullness and tiredness of your skin and helps fight early signs of ageing. With collagen production, this procedure also helps reduced visible fine lines on your face. Micro needling also improves uneven skin tone, acne or chicken pox scarring and skin damage due to over exposure to sun.

Clients can expect minor redness around the areas for a couple of days after undertaking the treatment. In some occasions, there might be some forms of bleeding, bruising and peeling around the area. If infection occurs, it is recommended to seek immediate advice from your doctor.

Pregnant women and those who are under acne medication are discourage from undergoing such procedure as this may lead to complications. This treatment may not also be ideal for individuals with skin diseases such as eczema and psoriasis. If you have recently undergone radiation therapy, you may also forgo undergoing this treatment. If you are in a good condition and currently dealing with skin issues, we highly recommend to book a consultation with our doctors.

Here at Cambridge Clear Beauty, safety is our priority. We are always on the lookout for latest technology and devices to enhance our medical procedures without undermining the safety our clients. Our clients is the heart of the business thus we always make sure that we only utilise safe, approved and clinically tested device such as SkinPen® Precision for our micro needling treatments. This device has met over 90 validated FDA requirements and has been the preferred micro needling tool of renowned clinics worldwide. SkinPen® Precision has a single lock out feature and acts like a disposable pen preventing any possibility of cross contamination. Covered in Bio-sheath for added protection, this pen is also ultra-sonically sealed making sure that it is watertight to prevent body fluids from entering. This does not only give our aesthetic doctors the peace of mind but also makes the procedure a lot easier to carry out.

A professional micro needling procedure cost varies depending on the number of sessions and the size of an area. If you are looking after the best results it is highly recommended to undergo a course of treatment. Treatment prices will be determined after a consultation with our team to determine the best course of action. This would usually range from £150 or more. Arrange a consultation with our skin advisers so we can assist you further. Your home treatments may not be as effective as seeking medical advice from our team of experts. We will check if this procedure is the best option for your skin.

Unlike home rollers, micro needling is a procedure done by certified professionals. You might opt for home-rollers, but you cannot expect the best results as home rollers do not puncture the skin thus rejuvenation and production of new collagen is not achieved in the process. If you are seeking for the best results with long-term effect, seek expert advice.

To learn more about our treatment simply call us on 01223 214960 or click on the link above for more information.

Its time for us to say Thank You to Cambridge for its immense support and support which has contributed to our success at Cambridge Clear Beauty! In light of our recent anniversary and overall clinic upgrade, we are pleased and honoured to announce that we will be holding an Open Day at our Clinic in Great Shelford, Cambridge.

There will be live demonstrations on Cool Sculpting & CACI demonstrations, we will be offering FREE 10 minute skin consultations with our aesthetician Veronica and Mr Ahmad will be doing a couple of presentations full of advice and useful information. In addition, there will also be a great variety of samples and freebies available from our partners Neostrata and Exuviance. To add to the list of goodies on the event, any aesthetic treatment booked on the night will also receive an extra 10% discount off any of our aesthetic treatments available.

Last but not least, we will also be offering a free 10 minute mini consultation with Mr Ahmad to discuss surgery, skincare, Botox, fillers or another of the treatments available! Please email us at Nikki@CambridgeClearBeauty.co.uk to book your slot as they are indeed going fast!

Of course the event is cater and we will all be enjoying having some (healthy) nibbles and drinks and would very much appreciate it if you would all like to come along and maybe even bring a friend or two you believe would enjoy the night!

We are also pleased to announce, that the local Spire Lea Hospital in Cambridge will also be supporting the event by not only attending but also offering valuable information, advice and speaking free to patients and interested visitors. Spire Cambridge Lea Private Hospital, Cambridgeshire, part of the Spire Healthcare network, offers a comprehensive range of private hospital services to patients in the East of England. As well as providing NHS Choose and Book services listed on the Departments and Services page, Spire Cambridge Lea Hospital offers a range of treatments and procedures to insured and self funding patients.

We’d love to see you all and have a chat so do not hesitate, grab your favourite and come on down for drinks, snacks and a bit of beauty!

The event will be held at our newly renovated clinic on 3 Breaks House, Mill Court Hinton Way in Great Shelford, Cambridge. For those driving, the postcode is CB22 5LD and of course do not hesitate to call us on 01223 214960 or email Nikki to ask any questions or directions to the event.

Plastic Surgery Myths Debunked

It is indeed Saturday (finally), so we thought we’d post a blog on some of the fun and sometimes..not so fun statements we come across in the beauty industry almost on a daily basis. As healthy and beauty experts, we do come across a lot of “truths” and “facts” that are not necessarily all that true. If we were to correct every myth, we’d be here all day, but here are a few that we have heard recently and want to address. Plastic surgery and aesthetics comes with social expectations, stigmas and taboos, so there is no wonder that there are so many myths out there!

We see a lot of patients coming into the clinic dead-set on having Botox. This treatment, while amazing, has become more of a pet-name for all injectables these days. At a consultation, many patients are surprised to find out than Juvederm, or another high-quality filler, can smooth out fine lines and wrinkles, and may even be far more suited.

Choosing a surgical procedure with a high quality and properly trained surgeon is like getting your eyebrows waxed and then meeting friends for coffee. They know that you look better, but can’t quite put their finger on it. Naturally, there is far more downtime after surgery, but your procedure is tailored to you. Your surgeon will provide results that appear natural and undetectable. Each patient is unique, and a highly skilled plastic surgeon will adjust their technique to ensure that you receive the most natural and beautiful result possible. You, but better.

This is something we hear sometimes from our male patients. Once upon a time, our male patients felt insecure and unsure about booking in for a consultation or treatment. But this is most certainly no longer the case. There has been a 273% increase between 1997 and 2014 in men undergoing cosmetic procedures.

4. It’s only for vain people:
Although this is portrayed in the media as so, we couldn’t disagree more. Often, our patients will have worked hard for two years losing weight to be left with loose skin. We provide the much needed boost of confidence to truly complete their weight loss journey. Procedures are to help patients feel better, and to be confident as the best possible version of themselves.

We receive many questions and queries daily on the matter above so if you have ever heard or even been given advice you are not entirely certain about, almost do your “due diligence”, check online for answers from more than just 1 source and of course email us or simply comment below.

Fillers are, without a doubt, the most popular non-surgical aesthetic treatment, and they have skyrocketed in popularity in the past year or so thanks to the heavily-promoted use of them in the press on various high profile celebrities. Notable faces include Kylie Jenner and Kim Kardashian opening up about their experiences ‘under the needle’!

So, why are so many people opting for filler? It’s simple. After the age of 30, our bodies make 1% less collagen per year, so by the time you are 50 or so, you’re making around 20% less collagen. It’s around the age of 35+ that you might start to notice subtle changes that can easily be fixed during your lunch break. And filler is most certainly a lunch break treatment!

Even younger women are opting to improve and soften their features. The attraction to fillers is that they are far more easily reversible than a face-lift or other surgical procedure. The cost is minimal, too, meaning that this isn’t something that would cost a lot to upkeep. Every 6-12 months, depending on how your body breaks down the collagen is when you would return for a top-up.

Our surgeon Dr Tariq Ahmad can advise the best look for you at a consultation, so why not have a chat and see how you could make some beautiful but natural changes?

Non-surgical aesthetics treatments are booming. Lips come in first for popularity, but quickly climbing this popularity scale are non-surgical nose jobs.

This non-permanent solution is often the first step for many men and women considering the surgical procedure – or even not all all. Many clients come back every 6-8 months to have the procedure topped up or re-done.

It is no wonder that the bookings are through the roof for this treatment, as the results are quick to see in an instant. The procedure is done with a needle, this can be done in half an hour using topical aesthetic for minimum discomfort and pain.

Your aesthetics practitioner can advise the best route for you, but this treatment can change your nose entirely. The minimal downtime allows for a fabulously easy procedure that attracts people of all ages.

.. for the first week or two, in order to let the filler settle where your practitioner has placed it.

If you’re looking into what we consider to be more serious surgery like a breast augmentation (using a general anaesthetic versus a local) then here are some tips for you when it comes to recovering from the procedure. Every person is different and their body will react in different ways, however there are a number of predictable recovery stages that we can plan for.

These generally last for about three months. Immediately after the procedure, there is likely to be some pain, swelling and bruising. The pain should disappear quickly, but the swelling may take a couple of weeks to fully go down. One week off work would be advisable, as well as six weeks off from sport – especially anything high impact. After about three months 90% of the recovery process should be done.

These would be our top 5 tips for recovery after breast augmentation but please do let us know if there are any alternatives that you have used or work for you.

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

The First Step Of Your Journey Begins With A Conversation – Contact us now on 01223 214960!

Dermapen 3 and Dermapen Cryo Sterile single-use needle cartridge tips for Dermapen 3 ARE AT RISK OF INFECTION.

Plastic Surgery Myths Debunked

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