Advice offered by leading facial aesthetics expert Austin Brewer.  Owner of a multi-award winning clinic & one of the UK’s Top 10 anti-ageing clinics.

Does Dermarolling or Skin Needling Hurt?

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Before we dive into “Does dermarolling or skin needling hurt?”.  Let’s discover why we need these treatments, and how our skin changes over time.  Collagen is an important protein responsible for the strength and elasticity of our skin.  Unfortunately as time passes, the levels of collagen present in our skin decrease.  This causes the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and propelling the visual ageing process.  Dermarolling or skin needling is a popular non-invasive cosmetic treatment.  It is a minimal fuss option.  For those who would like to renew or rejuvenate the skin for a cleaner, smoother look.

If you would like to improve the complexion of your skin.  You can treat it for any form of skin pocking or damage.  Such as acne scarring, chicken pox scarring, or stretch marks.  Then skin needling could be the answer to your problems.  If you are interested in other cosmetic treatments to improve the look of acne-scarred skin.  Learn more about our chemical face peels in Bournemouth.

By using a Dermaroller®, a number of micro needles are gently rolled across the skin in order to create tiny injuries.  These micro injuries encourage the skin to heal itself, which includes an increased production of collagen. Don’t worry though – as the needle columns shallowly enter the dermis of the skin, there is no long lasting visual effect from the micro needling.

The pain associated with a dermaroller® treatment is directly related to the length of the micro needles.  Starting at 0.2mm, you will experience a mild tingling sensation but nothing near pain or discomfort.  As the length of the needle increases so does the related sensation.  However you can rest assured that you will never experience more than you are prepared for.

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Does dermarolling or skin needling hurt? everyone’s pain threshold is different, numbing cream can be provided.  If you would like to know more about dermaroller treatments in Bournemouth, please call 07823 883888 to book your free skin consultation.

Established in 2004,  Austin Brewer is the leading non-invasive facial aesthetics practitioner.  With clients from all over Dorset, London and Hampshire you can feel safe and assured.  Your wellbeing is priority in Austin Brewer’s skin clinic in Bournemouth.

What is Skin Needling and What Does Dermarolling Do?

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Also known as dermarolling, skin needling is a non-invasive cosmetic treatment that offers a safe option when you want to renew your skin.  For a smoother, brighter, more youthful complexion.

As we age, collagen – the substance behind the elasticity and firmness of youthful skin.  Collagen reduces and contributes to the increase in fine lines and wrinkles.  Skin needling is a non-invasive treatment that encourages the skin to renew itself in a controlled manner.

What is a Dermaroller?

A tool called a Dermaroller® is used whereby a series of micro needles are rolled across your skin. These small needle columns don’t remove the surface of the skin like chemical peels.  They penetrate the dermis of the skin to create micro injuries.  These tiny injuries kickstart the skin’s natural healing abilities.  Which amongst other things include the production of collagen.

The great thing about dermarolling is that it does not need to remove any surface layers like a chemical peel.   But rather encourages a natural process to renew the skin.  However, skin needling isn’t just for looking more youthful.  The renewal process can be used for a range of different skin treatments.  Including acne scarring, chicken pox scars, stretch marks and aged or pigmented skin.  With dermarolling, scars and pocks can appear reduced for a smoother and more even complexion.

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To find out more about dermarolling and its effects please call 07823 883888.  We offer free consultations 7 days a week including evenings.

Austin Brewer has been providing superior non-invasive cosmetic treatments to clients across London and the South Coast since 2004.   You can be safe in the knowledge that your face is in the right hands.  Whether you choose a dermaroller or any other treatment with Austin Brewer.

Cheap Botox & Fillers? – You get what you pay for……

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Cheap botox & fillers…have you been seduced by the thought of having a medical treatment done “on the cheap?”.  Have you actually thought about why it is so cheap?.  Wrinkle treatments are amazing, and can have wondrous results.  However the product used needs to be purchased from a reputable pharmacy with a prescription.  They also need to be administered by a medical professional.  You obviously care about how you look to consider a treatment, why risk possible permanent disfigurement trying to get a “cheap deal”?.

Do Face Creams ever work?…well yes and no

Do you ever think about how much you spend on the latest must-have miracle serum?.  Have you ever questioned its claims to make you look so young you’ll be asked for ID the next time you go to a bar?!.

Do you ever wonder how they work?.  Well let me save you the valuable time and money that you are wasting and say that they don’t, not really.  Now don’t get me wrong there are a lot of good products out there and they do have some benefits.  But let’s be real ladies if those lines are really niggling you.  Why not do something about it with a wrinkle treatment that actually works?.  And before you think “oh I can’t afford that” let me ask you that first question again.  Just how much money do you think you spent on those “miracle serums” over the years?.

If you’ve continued reading I’m guessing you’re intrigued 

Well the fact of the matter is Botox® works.  Do I hear gasps of “Oh I want to age naturally”.  What’s so natural about all those serums we spoke about before?.  And of course that old fear of: “but it’s poison, I’m not putting that in my face”.  Ok so let’s all calm down and talk facts.  

Firstly botox has been around for a very long time (see our blog on the history of Botox® for all the important historical dates and discoveries).  Secondly it was used medically before it was used as a cosmetic treatment .  Thirdly do you really think that so many people all over the world would use it if there was any significant risk?.

The risks of botox and fillers in the wrong hands

So the risks, well the most important point to raise here is that the risk is only there if you are in the wrong hands.  Namely an inexperienced, one day course newbie.   Don’t fancy being a guinea pig do you?.  Or maybe the aesthetic practitioner that offers the deal of the century?.   Well I’m here to tell you, you get what you pay for.  If the “deal” is so attractive that you really want to put your face at risk .  

Some of the possible issues that can arise if injected incorrectly are: weird eyebrow movement, your face dropping on one side, eyes becoming heavy & most seriously blindness.  Not to mention not actually having any botox injected at all, and then wondering why it doesn’t last.  Not such an attractive deal – I did warn you!

So I guess what I’m trying to say is let’s be a bit realistic.   Yes you do need to do your research and spend the amount on your wrinkle treatment that is realistic to what you are asking for.  For example if you have lips that are incredibly thin, no one and I mean no one is going to give you a full voluptuous pout for 1 tube of filler, no matter what they say!  

Buyer beware

You can buy some very dubious fillers on the internet and I really dread to think what is in them.  But this is the filler that is being used for those cheap deals, it doesn’t last.  You will then end up having treatment done again and again.  In the long term causing more trauma to the area, risk of infection and possible lumps appearing and unfortunately it will actually cost you more in the long run.  

The real deal that you will get is when you find a fantastic and reputable facial aesthetic practitioner.  The knowledge that you are in safe hands and your interests and safety are the most important thing.  Now is that worth spending that extra £20 on?.   I’ll leave you with that thought and if you would like to know more about any Botox® in Poole or Botox in Bournemouth by a very experienced and highly qualified aesthetic practitioner, check out our facial aesthetics website, and why not have a look at our Botox® prices while you’re there too!  Austin Brewer offers free consultations 7 days a week including evenings.  Call him directly on 07823 883888  

How Long Does Botox Last?

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“How long does botox last?” is probably one of the most popular questions I get asked along with “How botox works?”.  I will answer these popular questions about botox now for you.

Botox works by relaxing the muscles, which takes time.  Seeing the results of your Botox® injections depends significantly on the individual.  So how long does Botox last?.  For some, they will start to notice changes within 1-2 days after being injected.  For others, it would be between 5-7 days or even up to two weeks after the treatment.  The wrinkle treatment’s full effect can definitely be seen by the time two weeks have passed, when you’ll see your fine lines and wrinkles appear significantly reduced.  It is also at the 2 week point that we will see you again for a check up appointment to ensure everything is perfect.

Does Botox last permanently?

Unfortunately there is no fixed term of how long treatment lasts.  It normally lasts approximately 3 months however like any personal cosmetic treatment the timeline can vary.  For facially applied Botox, the results can last anything from between 2-4 months.
Botox is not a permanent solution and does require regular treatment if you really want to see the back of those wrinkles for good.  It is advised to book your next appointment and re-inject before the effects totally wear off.   This will increase the time the effects of Botox will last and ensure a smaller time frame to regain your desired look.

Austin Brewer is a leading facial aesthetics practitioner based in Bournemouth.  Servicing clients across the Dorset and Hampshire areas from his private clinic.   Austin Brewer is extremely experienced in facial aesthetics, he opened his clinic in 2004.  You can be assured that you will receive the best cosmetic care.

For more information about Botox® in Poole and Bournemouth or to book your free Botox® consultation call the Austin Brewer skin clinic on 07823 883 888.

What Does Botox Do?

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So what does botox do? we’ve all heard about it, but do you know what it can treat?

Botox isn’t just a one-trick pony.  As a muscle relaxant it has a range of cosmetic and therapeutic uses.   These can help solve a number of problems or issues.  By blocking the release of a chemical called acetylcholine.  Muscles can be relaxed for an extended period of time for a treatment that can last up to between 3-6 months.

The anti wrinkle treatment

As a cosmetic substance its main use is a skin treatment to smooth deep and persistent facial lines such as forehead wrinkles or crow’s feet.  This gives the appearance of a smoother, more youthful complexion by evening out the skin.

The medical uses

As a therapeutic substance its reach extends further. Hyperhidrosis (excessive underarm sweating) can be controlled with Botox® injections as it blocks the chemicals that turn on sweat glands.

Botox  has also been proven to reduce a number of chronic pains. Sufferers of back, joint and foot pain as well as those who suffer from frequent migraines have all found respite through regular Botox injections.

For those with an overactive bladder Botox can also offer a solution to an embarrassing and often socially limiting problem.

This purified protein is also used to treat movement disorders or muscle spasms such as crossed eyes (strabismus), uncontrolled blinking (blepharospasm) and cervical dystonia (spasmodic torticollis), which is an involuntary muscle contraction in the neck that causes abnormal posture of the neck or head as well as abnormal movement in that area.

Treatment with Austin Brewer

At Austin Brewer Facial Aesthetics, Botox is used to treat the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines.  As an NMC registered nurse, Austin Brewer offers the best care regarding non-invasive cosmetic surgery. More information about Botox can be found via our dedicated botox page

Austin serves clients across Hampshire and Dorset at his private clinic in Bournemouth. From Poole to Southampton, you can achieve your desired cosmetic or therapeutic outcome with Austin Brewer. For your free Botox® consultation and to find out more about Botox® in Bournemouth call Austin now on 07823 883 888.

Non Surgical Treatments FAQ’s

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At Austin Brewer we are asked a lot of questions from clients about our treatments: What is it? How do you do it? Will it hurt? So, we thought we would start a non surgical treatments FAQ’s page, that we will regularly update which will hopefully better inform you about our range of facial aesthetics and cosmetic treatments.

If you have any questions that haven’t been answered, then just post a comment and we’ll be sure to include it in our next set of non surgical treatments FAQ’s!

Whether you’re looking to get rid of unsightly lines, or just want to slightly rewind the years, Austin Brewer’s expertise as a facial aesthetics practitioner will help you achieve a more youthful look.

Botox Treatment FAQs

As the only accredited Botox consultant in Dorset, Botox treatments by Austin Brewer are always of the safest and highest standard. In fact, all of our treatments cause minimal discomfort and recovery time so that you can return home from our private clinic in Southbourne looking refreshed and feeling re-energised.

Click on the questions below for a more detailed explanation of Botox treatments and results.

Dermal and Lip Filler Treatment FAQs

Austin Brewer is a qualified practitioner for the injection of dermal fillers. Find out how a dermal filler treatment can transform your face and give you a more youthful complexion. Dermal treatments by Austin Brewer are always completed with utmost care and attention.

Click on the questions below for detailed answers to all your questions related to lip and dermal fillers.

Dermaroller Treatment FAQs

Austin Brewer is able to offer bespoke skin needling treatments for a refreshed complexion. Find out more about skin needling and dermarolling can encourage facial renewal.

Explore the questions for detailed answers related to this non invasive cosmetic procedure.

Get in touch with Austin Brewer

We hope our Non surgical treatments FAQ’s page has helped.  If you you would like to know more, why not book your free treatment consultation with Austin on 07823 883 888.

What is Botox?

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We have all heard of anti ageing or anti wrinkle, so what is the best treatment to keep this lines and wrinkles away.  Have you ever wondered What is botox? and what can it do for you?.

Botox is a muscle relaxing agent

Its full medical name is Botulinum Toxin type A.  Botox is the marketed name for Botulinum Toxin Type A and this particular product is produced by Allergan Inc.  In a controlled laboratory environment, although there are many other companies providing the exact same toxin under different product names.  It is a highly purified protein.  That has been approved for therapeutic and cosmetic application by the FDA in the USA and the MHRA in the UK since 1989.

The history behind Botox

Is one of interest and oddities.  A German scientist in the 1820s first discovered the origins of this toxin in a batch of sausages.  Over the next 100 years, seven strains were identified and purified as a protein.  But it was only in the 1950s that researchers turned their eyes towards muscles and the effects that this new formula had on them.  Ophthalmologist Dr. Alan B. Scott theorised that the toxin could be used to help correct or reduce eyelid spasms.  By the 1970s this was FDA approved on a small-scale and over the next ten years became a standard treatment for eyelid spasms.

It was at this point that another ophthalmologist, Dr. Jean Carruthers noticed that when treating her patients for eyelid spasms, their frown lines became reduced.  From then on, countless papers and studies have revealed Botox’s many uses.  From curing excessive sweating and alleviating different types of pain from joint pain to neck and shoulder spasms.  Botox has been the physical and psychological saviour of many.

Austin Brewer is a specialist facial aesthetics practitioner in Dorset. As a registered nurse with the NMC,  you can be assured that you are in the safest of hands for non-invasive cosmetic treatments.

From his private clinic, Austin serves a number of clients to help them achieve their desired complexion. To find out more about Botox® in Bournemouth and for your free Botox consultation, call Austin now on 07823 883 888.

Austin Brewer’s Accreditations – What do they mean?

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Austin Brewer Facial Aesthetics – A multi-award-winning Aesthetics Practitioner

Austin Brewer Facial Aesthetics is always striving to provide a superb quality of service whilst using the finest products. But what else makes Austin one of the finest cosmetic practitioners around? Along with being a multi-award-winning clinic.  Explore the meanings behind some of Austin Brewer’s accreditations:

Quality treatments from the very best

Austin Brewer has established the quality assurance mark from the Independent Health Care Advisory Services.  Most importantly, IHAS and Treatments You Can Trust are organisations that set an excellent standard of practice for the use of cosmetic injectable treatments.  In addition to this, the set of guidelines covers safety, injectable medicines, education, training and infection control.

The quality assurance mark, it should be noted, is only earned by the safest of cosmetic practitioners. The mark is given to trained and registered practitioners who operate in a high-quality and suitable facility.  The mark has become the sign and symbol to look out for when booking an injectable treatment.

NMC

The Nursing & Midwifery Council is an organisation that strives, safeguards and pushes the quality of healthcare in this country.  With 670,000 registered members, the NMC’s role is vast and therefore vital to the healthcare industry.

One of the key aspects of being part of the NMC is its code. The NMC’s code sets the precedent for each member’s high level of care, knowledge and training in their chosen field.  When visiting Austin Brewer’s private clinic in Bournemouth, Poole or Harley Street, London, you can rest assured that the level of service, knowledge and expertise meets the high requirements of the Nursing & Midwifery Council.

Would you like to know more?

Finally, when it comes to cosmetic injectables and treatments such as Botox and dermal fillers, it is imperative that you visit only a medical professional. Austin Brewer’s accreditations are what ensure that you are receiving the very best treatments .  Ensuring your well-being is always the primary concern.  Get in touch with Austin Brewer to book your consultation for a range of treatments.   Including dermal fillers and Botox treatment in Harley Street, London, Bournemouth or Poole. Contact us via the buttons below.

Are you Sun Savvy? Surprising facts about SPF’s

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With all of us enjoying more time in the sun, we thought it would be interesting to share some surprising facts about SPFs.  We’ve all heard the basic facts about sunscreen: apply 15-30 minutes before sun exposure; wear daily to prevent premature ageing; reapply after swimming. But there are some grey areas. Can you use leftover sunscreen from last year? What about tinted moisturiser with SPF—is that enough?

A 2013 study concluded that the diligent, everyday application of sunscreen can slow or temporarily prevent the development of wrinkles and sagging skin. The study involved 900 white people in Australia and required some of them to apply a broad-spectrum sunscreen every day for four and a half years. It found that people who did so had noticeably more resilient and smoother skin than those who didn’t. If you have experienced damaged skin from sun exposure, take a look at our botox treatments to smooth out any fine lines.

Expired sunscreen can do more harm than good

“Using an expired sunscreen can lead to reduced protection from UV rays due to diminished SPF. Sunscreens degrade in hot temperatures, so those left in the glove compartment, for example, might lose their effectiveness well before the expiration date.” 1 year at the most is as long as you should keep it for.

Sunscreen is a must, even when you’re indoors

Notice more freckling or discolouration on the right side of your face? That’s likely a result of UV rays penetrating through your driver’s side window. UV rays aren’t blocked by clouds or glass, which means you’ll need plenty of SPF even if you spend your days at a desk. If you are already noticing sun-induced wrinkles, you can help reduce the signs of aging skin with a skin booster, micro skin needling,  polynucleotides, and exosomes.

Makeup with SPF isn’t enough to protect your skin

One of our last surprising facts about SPF’s – To get the benefits of the SPF listed on the bottle, you need to apply one teaspoon for the exposed areas of your face and neck—way more foundation or powder than you’d ever need. They are nice as supplements, but you should put on a good base of sunscreen every day.”

And remember this……….

We can recommend a brilliant SPF which provides broad spectrum coverage and your make-up goes on over it perfectly with no greasy residue – if you’d like to know more, why not come and see us.

Austin Brewer is an experienced aesthetic practitioner. If you would like to know more about our wrinkle treatments, including Botox ® in Bournemouth, call today for your consultation via the buttons below.

Medical Skin Peels – A Guide

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Everyone wants to look as young and vibrant as possible. That means slowing the visible effects of ageing, and that can sometimes be a challenge. Medical-grade skin peels are a fantastic option when it comes to giving your skin a noticeable surge of replenishment, colour and quality.  Continue reading to discover more about the chemical skin peels.  Available at Austin Brewer’s facial aesthetics skin clinic in Bournemouth & Poole and Harley Street, London.

What is a Medical Grade Skin Peel?

Designed as a treatment for skin ageing, facial lines, over-pigmentation and facial acne.  Medical-grade chemical peels can only be carried out by professional, registered nurses or doctors.  It encourages cell renewal through stimulation and repair to rejuvenate your appearance.

Do I need a Medical Grade Chemical Peel?

If your skin doesn’t appear as smooth as you’d like it to be and is interrupted by wrinkles, fine lines, skin discolouration or acne.  Then medical-grade skin peels could be perfect for you.  Face peels will also smooth and soothe the texture of your skin.

How is a Chemical Peel applied?

The treatment takes approximately 15 to 30 minutes.  A thin coating of a special solution is applied to your skin.

Will it hurt?

When the solution is spread across your skin, you may feel a slight stinging feeling.  This can relieve this with a fan as the solution dries. Skin peels are highly popular because, in most cases, they require very little downtime. Over the next few days, your skin will feel tight. On the 3rd or 4th day, the skin will start to peel like sunburn, leaving clear, fresh skin below.

Are there any risks?

There is only a risk if you force the face peel off by picking at any loose skin after the treatment. The peeling needs to happen naturally, or there could be a risk of scarring.

What should I do prior to having a skin peel?

This will be discussed in your consultation.  Usually it is best to regularly exfoliate your skin for 2 weeks prior to your peel as this will aid the treatment

What should I do after the treatment?

Avoid washing your face until the day after the face peel.  Then wash gently and moisturise to encourage optimum effects. You should also avoid the sun without SPF for at least 6 weeks to avoid pigmentations.

How often should I have a Medical Skin Peel treatment?

For maximum benefit, we recommend a course of treatments.  Austin will consult and advise you on the recommended number of face peels to optimise the results.  At Austin Brewer’s clinic, comprehensive skin consultations are available to all new and existing clients to discuss any treatment.

If you would like more information about chemical skin peels in Bournemouth, or about our other skin treatments, such as dermaroller treatments, get in touch with aesthetic practitioner Austin Brewer and book your free skin consultation today.

Cosmetic injectables should only be administered by the medically qualified

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TreatmentsYouCanTrust.co.uk joins the debate on Cosmetic Treatment Injectables and non-medically qualified people

The following is a very informative piece by Sally Taber, Director of the Independent Healthcare Advisory Service
THERE ARE HUNDREDS OF FACIAL AESTHETIC PRACTITIONERS IN DORSET…….AUSTIN IS THE ONLY ONE REGISTERED WITH IHAS…….

TreatmentsYouCanTrust.co.uk responds to the CTIA and their stance that:

“…injectable treatments ‘botulinum toxin and dermal fillers’ are cosmetic and non-surgical and that the best placed practitioners to undertake these treatments are the Aesthetic Therapist, not on title, but on account of their diligence, immeasurable experience, knowledge and skill”

Staying safe when you have a cosmetic injectable

Injectable cosmetic treatments, such as Botox ® and dermal fillers, are a growing industry in the UK.  Over one million took place last year alone.  Treatments You Can Trust is the only form of self-regulation for the cosmetic injectable industry in the UK.  It serves to protect patients from the serious risks posed by rogue practitioners.  According to the standards and training principles for Treatments You Can Trust, which reflect the Medicines Act.

Only a doctor, dentist or registered nurse is appropriately qualified to administer injectable cosmetic treatments in the UK.

This scheme was set up to safeguard patients from the rising number of rogue providers.  And to increase the safety and well-being of patients who are considering injectable cosmetic treatments.

TreatmentsYouCanTrust.co.uk excludes beauty therapists from gaining a place on the register for several reasons.

Firstly, a practitioner administering injectable cosmetic treatments must have the ability to conduct a full medical history check.  The goal is to ascertain whether the patient is a suitable candidate for treatment.   And importantly, to be aware of any special precautions, previous medical history or current medication that may need to be considered.  Beauty therapists do not have the appropriate expertise to deal with an emergency situation.  And this puts the patient at risk if a reaction occurs.

So, who to trust for a cosmetic injectable treatment?

It is essential that aesthetic practitioners conducting injectable cosmetic treatments have advanced resuscitation skills to deal with an emergency.  Additionally, they must undergo training in facial anatomy and physiology to ensure that administered treatments achieve desired results. Whilst beauty therapists argue that they hold experience and knowledge of the skin.  The safe and competent delivery of cosmetic injectables requires a knowledge of anatomy with a clinical background.

Secondly, within the beauty industry, no professional regulatory scheme for beauty therapists exists.  Such a lack of regulation coincides with no forum for a complaints mechanism.  As such exist the professional regulators, the General Medical Council, the General Dental Council and the Nursing and Midwifery Council.

Did you know that manufacturers will not sell their toxins or fillers to beauticians?

Thirdly, and most crucially, the manufacturers of injectable cosmetic products, including dermal fillers and botulinum toxins.  Openly state that they do not recommend beauty therapists use their products. Therefore, if the manufacturers themselves are not happy to sell to beauty therapists.  Consumers should be wary of seeking treatment from them and also question their source of supply.

Finally, examples exist of beauty therapists claiming fabricated qualifications in order to lull potential clients into a false sense of security.  Such behaviour is wholly irresponsible, dangerous and ultimately does not put patient safety first. Restricting registration for TreatmentsYouCanTrust.co.uk to only doctors, dentists and registered nurses is therefore acting in the best interests of patients.

For complete peace of mind and knowledge that you’re in safe hands.  With an aesthetic practitioner who is fully insured and medically qualified, contact Austin Brewer. We provide safe wrinkle treatments and lip fillers in Bournemouth. Call now for your consultation via the buttons below

Most asked questions before injectable treatments

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We have a lot of clients who come into the clinic who are new to the cosmetic treatments we offer here.  And the one thing that everyone has lots to ask is the questions before injectable treatments.  We understand, which is why we have always offered thorough consultations.  Like anything new, it can be a bit daunting, but we ensure we explain everything in great detail so that they are totally in the know and at ease with how we operate at Austin Brewer. Most of all, we make sure we manage our clients’ expectations so they get exactly the result they are after!

You may have seen my recent blog about the Cosmetic Cowboys, and raising awareness of people like this is something we are passionate about. As the only skin clinic in Bournemouth on the Treatments You Can Trust Register, you know you are in safe hands here!

So, I thought it would be useful for some of our readers – and particularly our new clients- for me to answer the most asked questions before injectable treatments that often come our way.

How much does my skin consultation cost?

Your first skin consultation is thorough. This is because we like to assess our clients case by case to discuss exactly what cosmetic treatment is right for you. We won’t offer a treatment to a potential client if we feel it is not suitable.

Do I need a skin consultation before going ahead with my treatment?

Understandably, we require a face-to-face skin consultation before treatment to assess the right approach for you. Anything that involves your face is a big decision and not something we take lightly, so having a thorough consultation to discuss every aspect of the treatment is a given at our clinic. As the only TYCT-registered skin clinic in Bournemouth, getting professional experience is closer to home than you may think.

Am I having ‘surgery’?

All of our procedures are non-surgical. This means they are not classed as surgery, and more often than not, you can get on with your day straight after your cosmetic treatment. Unlike an operation, you don’t need weeks to recover, which is a bonus!

What are the laws on non-surgical treatments?

You can read more about the guidelines on the NHS website here.

How do I know you are qualified?

Austin Brewer is a registered nurse with the NMC, the only aesthetic practitioner in Dorset registered with the Independent Healthcare Advisory Service and is fully insured with Medical Providers Hamilton Fraser.

I hope this has given you some answers you might be looking for as a new client, but if there is anything else, then please give Austin a call via the contact buttons below, and he will be happy to answer any of your questions about our treatments, including Botox in Bournemouth or book you in for a consultation.

Creative Artistry in Cosmetic Treatments

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Creative Artistry in Cosmetic Treatments

I know we talk a lot about how important it is to have the appropriate qualifications and insurance in place to carry out facial aesthetics.  This is very, very important.  Read our lip filler and Botox blog for further information.  But something that is very often overlooked is the creative artistry in cosmetic treatments. 

How creative is the eye and hand of your aesthetics practitioner?

This question should also be an important point to consider when having wrinkle treatments.  Sometimes it’s nice to keep those “smile” lines that make you, well, you!.  Also, to retain that important eyebrow movement so you don’t look frozen, but still with no wrinkles.  

But it’s particularly important if you’re considering dermal fillers.  This is when creative artistry in cosmetic treatments is even more important.  

We can all spot “bad work”, but you rarely notice the great work, and that’s the point.

When we notice that someone has had lip fillers, it’s more often than not for all the wrong reasons.  Very often, they are too large, a common mistake of the aesthetic practitioner.  By simply not looking at the patient’s other features and therefore not complementing their overall appearance, you become a walking set of lips.  Or perhaps they’re simply the wrong shape, maybe it’s a “one size fits all”, and that’s all the practitioner can do?.  Or the worst reason, too much filler anywhere is inexcusable.  Most often, purely for financial gain and not with your well-being at the forefront of the treatment.

So here’s a story about how I discovered Austin’s outstanding artistic ability…

Since I met Austin, he’s always told me that many years ago, he used to enjoy drawing.  Now, don’t get me wrong, I did think that he was probably quite good, maybe very good.  I just wasn’t quite expecting how AMAZING he truly was!

This all started a while ago when he ordered some “artist” pencils online. I was supportive and contributed a lovely sketch pad – then nothing happened….. until, out of the blue, the other day we went on a trip to our local artist supplies (I came out armed with a pad and a few pencils too, feeling rather inspired!).  And so he started.  The result was absolutely stunning, so stunning that I had to share it with you all.

And yes, this is his pencil drawing, no photo editing results here, you know!

Dermal fillers are in the wrong hands

The point that I really want to make is that in the right hands, dermal fillers can really make an amazing difference; in the wrong hands, they can look terrible, pull the face down and make it sag, which defeats the whole purpose.

We use derma fillers that are 100% Hyaluronic acid – a substance which is present in everyone already.   Your body is therefore able to break it down over a gradual period of time, so your fillers always maintain a natural look.  One of Austin’s favourite treatments to do is lips, and this is where his creativity truly excels. His technique, combined with the quality products we use, produces such beautiful and natural results that he really should be the only person to see if you are thinking of having your lips done, or any cosmetic treatment for that matter!

For further information about the cosmetic treatments available from Austin Brewer, including polynucleotides, exosomes and derma roller treatments, or to book a consultation in either our Harley Street, London Clinic or the Bournemouth & Poole, Dorset Clinic, please call Austin via the contact buttons below.

How to get your skin looking great

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Cosmetic treatments to smooth out those wrinkles, improve the texture with skin needling, or plump up with dermal fillers can provide a fast, safe and effective method of gaining healthy, revitalised-looking skin.

However, to get your skin looking great, it is important to ensure that whatever else you are putting on your face maintains the quality, too.  You’re just wasting your hard-earned money on all these procedures if you haven’t got the basics right in the first place.

So step away from the beauty counters and read the following – trust us – and it won’t break the (piggy) bank!

Our first beauty experience

Remember that age when the curiosity began with make-up and after experimenting with eye shadow (was it blue?!), the eyeliner, probably making you look like a panda, and of course that lovely bright lipstick, all raided from your mum’s make-up drawer. You proudly look in the mirror and gazing back at you were the fruits of your labour, then you realise you’ve got to get it all off again, after frantic rubbing with tissues that just seemed to make it smear and leave your skin red raw, you search your mum’s drawer further to find “eye make up remover, cleanser, face mask, toner, eye cream, moisturiser, serum, day cream, night cream, emollients”  hmmm, what on earth is all that for?

Fast forward to now. How many of us are still using the products that our Mum, sister or friends use, or are following these outdated theories in pursuit of “perfect” skin, all pushed on us by massive marketing campaigns produced by the multi-million-pound companies that tell you, you need all this stuff – really! If it’s all so good, why do they need to keep re-releasing newer versions of the same products? How many do we really need?

Our pursuit of perfect skin

Skin needs to be clean, but that does not translate into “scrub the hell out of it”; you need to ensure that you are removing the dead skin and doing so with the most gentle of cleansers.  You do not want to be stripping your skin of all its natural oils.  If you don’t exfoliate, it’s just going to make your skin look dull, dull, dull, and whether you do it daily with a rub of the flannel as you shower.  Or twice weekly with some exfoliating mitts, this is an important step to achieve a clean canvas. Otherwise, how are you ever going to get your foundation looking amazing if you’re trying to cake it over flaking skin, never a good look. If you are looking to fully exfoliate and rejuvenate your skin, why not find out about micro needling, polynucleotides or Exosomes with Austin?

Next, you need to give your skin a drink….hydrated skin is beautiful skin

Hydration is important for your body and your skin; over 50% of our entire body weight is made up of water, and in babies, it’s up to 75%! That’s why they’re all squidgy and not wrinkly.

Hydrating the skin is also another area where we are sucked into believing lots of mis-information kindly provided by those big companies I mentioned earlier, believe it or not, those magic serums that claim to hydrate in to deep levels of your skin simply don’t, to transport the moisturisers that deeply, they would need to contain harsh vitamins, acids or chemicals to burn through your layers of skin, and by doing so would ultimately dry your skin even further, so put that credit card away.

If these theories were true, every time we got in the bath, we’d soak up all the bath water! think about it!  So, a simple hydrant is what you need, and Hyaluronic acid (which is naturally present in everyone’s body and dermal fillers) is the best way to go about it, as this will get to the levels it needs to.

Protecting your face from the sun is the best anti-ageing advice

The next and final step, and this is only in the morning, is to put on an SPF 50; those UV rays are always present and don’t just come from the sun.  It’s as important to put your UVA filter on, even on the greyest and rainiest days, as well as the sunniest ones.  Just because you can’t see the sun, it can see you.  If it wasn’t there, we’d all be bumping into each other as it’d be pitch black every day!

As a facial aesthetic practitioner, Austin has many clients who are regularly asking him what they should be doing with their skin to enable them to get the best possible results from their cosmetic treatments.  We offer no obligation consultations 7 days a week, including evenings.  We believe in keeping things simple with treatments that truly work.

A derma roller, Polynucleotide or skin booster injectable moisturising treatment can all set you on the right path to beautiful and flawless skin.

If you would like any further information on how you can improve your skin’s condition with Exosomes, Polynucleotides, Profhilo or dermaroller skin needling, give Austin Brewer a call via the contact buttons below and book your consultation in Harley Street, London or Bournemouth & Poole, Dorset.

All you need to know – Wrinkle Treatments

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CAN BOTOX PREVENT WRINKLES?

Absolutely. It’s an important need to know about wrinkle treatments.  The Botox in our wrinkle treatments contain a highly purified toxin that can temporarily erase or reduce horizontal forehead lines, vertical frown lines, and crow’s-feet. “The injections slow muscles that contract hundreds of times a day, eventually etching lines in the skin”.  It can also lift the corners of the mouth that sag with age.  Smooth out the “pin cushion” look in some chins.  Soften smoker’s lines around the mouth, and soften vertical neck cords.

WILL THE WRINKLE TREATMENTS MAKE ME FEEL NUMB AND LOOK FROZEN?

It will not affect the nerves that cause sensation, or make you feel numb. When it is used correctly, Botox in Bournemouth can lift the brow to give an appealing and sincere look. “But if too much is injected in the danger zone—the horizontal lines in the forehead—you can look Spocked, as in Spock from Star Trek,” That’s why it’s important to be treated by an experienced doctor or aesthetic practitioner who can judge the size of your muscles and how much product you will need.

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?

Prices vary widely. The toxins come dehydrated and must be reconstituted, so some doctors reportedly over-dilute, or simply don’t use enough, so be very wary of cheap prices, “deals” and “special offers”. The quality of the result always depends on who is on the other end of the needle.

WHAT’S THE IDEAL AGE TO START HAVING WRINKLE TREATMENTS?

You don’t need it before you have wrinkles to hide; it has nothing to do with age. Some of us simply don’t use our facial muscles as much as others do. Other than that, a patient can have it safely whenever they are bothered by their wrinkles. There is no issue with long-term use: aesthetic practitioners have had patients who have used it repeatedly for over 20 years without any negative effects.

HOW LONG DOES BOTOX LAST?

It varies from patient to patient, but good results usually last approximately three months. If you are looking for a longer-term solution, our dermal fillers in Bournemouth can last between six and eighteen months.

WILL MY FRIENDS KNOW I HAD ANYTHING DONE?

Yes and no. A good result will leave you looking fresher, more cheerful, and perhaps younger.  Telltale signs of treatment that has been badly done are a smooth and shiny forehead, or eyebrows and crow’s-feet that don’t move when you laugh or cry.

Hopefully, our “Need to know – Wrinkle treatments” blog has helped answer some of your initial questions.  If you have any further questions about our wrinkle treatments or lip fillers in Poole & Bournemouth or Harley Street Clinic, London. Please feel free to contact Austin Brewer, facial aesthetics practitioner, directly via the contact buttons below and arrange a no obligation consultation to find out more