Becky Hollands Aesthetics achieves Save Face Accreditation!

With non-surgical cosmetic procedures more popular than ever, unsatisfied patients and cosmetic cowboys are sadly on the rise too.  Save Face has formulated their own comprehensive accreditation scheme, they assess and list only the best practitioners and clinics.  Save Face is the UK’s first search engine connecting you with qualified, safe and credible practitioners. Save Face is the UK’s first search engine connecting you with qualified, safe and credible practitioners.

I decided to be part of this way forward. I registered and a date was arranged for my clinic and myself to be assessed.

My consultation process, treatment, products and safety procedures were scrutinised by the assessor to ensure I was delivering the best care to my clients.  I must admit i was nervous but quietly confident.  Being assessed and interviewed is quite nerve wracking, however June (with her legal, medical background) was thorough and extremely pleasant.

I’m very happy to announce I passed with ‘flying colours!’.

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An interview with apprentice winner Stella English

Stella English is well known to us as the winner of the Apprentice in 2009.  Recently the Daily Mail has been praising Stella for her new look.

“Wearing hardly any make-up, her flawless complexion oozed radiance, as she wore just a touch of pink lipstick, pink cheek blush and a touch of mascara.”

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The Mail has not always been so complimentary about Stella.  Her skin has always been a target for the newspaper.  Stella has had skin problems since the age of eleven.  She says, “My skin had a tired, poor texture and it would lose elasticity.  It would flare up and become red, sore and itchy.  I would go to bed at night and not know what my skin would look like when I woke up.”

Stella’s skin problems were not limited to her appearance.

“I continually had low self esteem.  Even when I had make-up on it was bad.  This made me very self-conscious.”

When Stella attempted to change her skin, it became a real battle.

“I would throw everything at it – creams and the rest of it.  I spent thousands of pounds.  Unfortunately I was allergic to a lot of the brands.”

Stella’s skin problems showed no sign of abating however much money she spent.  She was beginning to think that she would  never win the battle with her skin’s appearance. Then something happened that would have a dramatic impact on Stella’s life.

“I came across Becky Hollands at a Beauty event.” says Stella.

“I was at the point where I thought nothing would change and nobody could help me.  I started talking to Becky and I felt that there was something different in what she was saying.  Becky suggested I use a skin plan.  She said that I needed to use certain things together and at particular times.  I made an appointment with Becky that week and started to put the plan into action.”

So Stella began to put her plan from Becky Hollands into action. The results where immediate and dramatic.

“My skin started to improve within a day. Within two weeks it was completely different. It started to look different and friends were telling me exactly the same thing.”

The first thing that Stella noticed about her skin under the new regime was that it stopped itching.   Then her pores began to shrink.  After just two weeks Stella’s skin had turned around.  The physical change had a knock-on effect on her mental state. This was probably the most significant impact Becky’s skin plan had made.

Stella says, “My self-consciousness has gone.  I no longer go to bed thinking I hope my skin will be okay. I now don’t have to worry about my skin. Not having negative thoughts about my appearance is incredibly liberating.”

Stella has now been using Becky’s skin plan for four months and has recommended Becky to several acquaintances.  Stella’s rational behind her endorsement of Becky Hollands is simple.

“Becky understands skin better. I wish I had met Becky a long time ago because I would have saved a lot of time, money and heartache.”

To find about more about the Stella skin plan and what it can do for you, please contact Becky now on 07979 800 824

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If you are noticing brown spots on your skin, this could be a solution

Skin care experts Aestheticare have recently launched a new product that deals with brown spots and ‘hyper-pygmentation’. It is called Neoretin. The new product is now available at my clinic. Here are some questions that people have been asking about this new treatment.

What is Neoretin?

Neoretin discrom control serum

This is a medigrade serum and Gel cream that is designed to lighten and brighten sun or brown spots. It is also used to reduce uneven areas of your complexion and to reduce the area of pigmentation in melasma.

How does Neoretin work?

On a technical level this is what happens-

The unique Whitening Booster System complex of evidence-based cosmetic skin-lightening & brightening agents work in harmony to reduce tyrosinase synthesis; inhibit tyrosinase glycosylation; inhibit tyrosinase activity and to reduce the transfer of melanosomes to keratinocytes.

In other words it slows and stops the process where the skin turns darker by working on the melanocyte cycle.

How do I use the serum?

The gel cream is applied in the morning after cleansing the face and neck. it is easily applied and rapidly absorbed.
The serum can be applied in the morning and/or the night,after cleansing depending on the severity of the dark areas.

Is the serum safe?

The serum is clinically proven. The technology is patented evidence-based. It is recommended to avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.

How much does the serum cost?

Gelcream & serum are £39 each.

How do I get my Neoritin Serum?

Call to book a consultation

Mob: 07979 800 824

Email: enquiries@beckyhollands.co.uk

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Skin Synergy – You’re Fired!

High Street – You’ re Fired…

Skin Synergie – You’re Hired!

 

I am sorry to announce that I had to fire one of my celebrity clients today, The Apprentice’s Stella English (who shall remain nameless).

 

Q. “Why?” you ask

A. “Because she was not using the proper skin care products for her skin.”

 

 


“If we were to take the media at face value, then well known ‘over the counter’ beauty creams appear to be the only option we have for our day- to- day skin care. What you have to remember is that these skin care advertisements are mainly pitched to the under thirties and are simply not going to be that beneficial for your skin. It is a fact that younger skin (Cheryl Cole) can cope without medical grade solutions.  To put it bluntly, over the counter solutions tend to be targeted at those whose skin is going to be ‘ok’  regardless of which cream they use.”

 

Becky

 


In contrast, I would like to introduce you to one of my other clients, Stella English, who, by the way, knows her skin very well. After an in depth consultation & diagnostic last month,  she was very eager to start the Skin Synergy regime. Since then she has noticed a vast improvement in the appearance and feel of her skin.


Please have a read of the following blurb as I would like you to receive the same skin nourishing benefits as Sophie & Stella (who I didn’t really fire and is now using the Skin Synergy System).

Photo ‘Happy Skin’

 


Click here to contact me for a consultation now
 


4 Skin Synergy Facts

 

1. They are Medigrade and are a specifically prescribed regime.

2. The treatments are research based and are continually updated.

3. The treatments are flexible and tailored to your specific skin needs.

4. They work.


What is Skin Synergy?

Skin Synergy is a process that combines three key elements:

1. Your individual skin requirements and product selection

2. Medigrade products

3. The expertise of your skin care practitioner

 


 

Skin Synergie is comprised of 3 main products, Heliocare, Retriderm & Prescribed Solutions


FAQs

How Long does the treatment last?

Depending on your skin, treatment cycles are between 1 and 3 months.

How much does the treatment cost?

It’s complicated as there are many variables.  However we know that this Total Skin Care System costs on average, the equivalent of about one cup of Costa Coffee per day!


 

I want you for a consultation today please!

 

During our consultation we can discuss your skin's history in order to diagnose any problems. I will then ‘prescribe’ the correct aestheticare products which are customised for maximum effect. Following that, we launch into the ‘Prepare Protect and Repair’ mode. In layman’s terms you will be working with your skin and me.

As things change, I will adapt your primary products and boosters so that your regime stays specific to you and your skins needs.


Click here to contact me for a consultation now

or

enquiries@beckyhollands.co.uk

 

Tel: 01273 275 414
 

Mob: 07979 800 824

 

Clinics in Brighton, Hove, Lewes & Rustington.

 
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SkinSynergy

If we were to take the media at face value, then well known ‘over the counter’ beauty creams appear to be the only option we have for day to day skin care. What you have to remember is that these skin care advertisements are pitched to the under thirties and are simply not going to be that beneficial for your skin. It is a fact that younger skin can cope without medical grade solutions.  To put it bluntly, over the counter solutions tend to be targeted at those whose skin is going to be ok regardless of which cream they use.


    If you are serious about day to day skin care,

                                     you need to know what is  available from your professional skin care expert


The ‘Skincare Synergy‘ products range are the opposite of over the counter products.

1. They are Medigrade (Medical Grade) and are a specifically prescribed regime.

2. The treatments are research based and are continually updated.

3. The treatments are Flexible and Tailored to your specific skin needs.

4. They work.

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What is Skin Synergy?

Skin Synergy is a process that combines three key elements:

  • Your individual skin requirements and product selection.
  • Medical grade products.
  • The expertise of your skin care practitioner.

The Aestheticare Skin Synergy process includes the following products:

The UV protection Heliocare Range

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Heliocare Colour Gelcream SPF50 50ml

 

Prepare. Trotect. Repair.

 

PREPARE                                                                       PROTECT & REPAIR

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   Starting Up/Face   Surface Improvement   Don’t Be So Sensitive       Radical Results

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Line Subtractor         Urbane Renewal

 

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Bolt of Lightening                Cream – No Sugar                   Stop the Clock

 

REGENERATION

ENDOCARE                                                               RETRIDERM

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The Endocare Range

 



How Does it Work?

1. Consultation and Diagnosis

Firstly, I will consult with you and assess your skin and your needs. I will diagnose what your primary concerns and indications are and also what your secondary skin indications and concerns are.

2. Prescribe and Customise

Second, your practitioner will decide which aestheticare products are best suited to your primary concern and indication and will then customise it using a specially formulated booster so that it will also help address your secondary indications and concerns.

3. UV Protection – Prepare Protect and Repair – Regeneration

I will now have provided you with a regime that is specific to you, individualised to your skin’s needs at that point in time. Working with me and your skin as things change, I can adapt your primary products and boosters so your regime stays specific to you and your skins needs.

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How Long does the treatment last?

Depending on your skin, treatment cylces are between 1 and 3 months.

 

How much does the treatment cost?

This Total Skin care system costs the equivalent of one cup of Costa Coffee per day!


If you are serious about day to day skin care then you need a consultation


 

Contact me today on inquiries@beckyhollands.co.uk or call 07979 800 824

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Restylane Vital for Hands

What can be treated with Restylane Vital?

The most common areas to treat with Restylane Vital include:

  • Hands
  • Skin structure and minor wrinkles on the face
  • Neck
  • Chest
  • Knees, elbows, upper lip

The Effect of Restylane Vital on the Hands

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How is treatment with Restylane Vital carried out?
A consultation is always carried out before undergoing treatment with Restylane Vital. During the consultation, you will receive comprehensive information regarding the preparations prior to the treatment, the treatment itself and what happens afterwards.

Most people prefer to have an anaesthetic before treatment with Restylane Vital. For this, we use an anaesthetic cream that also causes the blood vessels to contract. This minimizes the risk of bruising, but does not eliminate it entirely.

Vital Neck Treatment – Before and after

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Restylane Vital is injected into the skin via a thin needle. The product can be administered via either regular needles or injection pens.

The treatment takes 30-60 minutes. It is normal to feel some discomfort, such as redness, swelling, pain, itching, bruising or tenderness in the treated area. This usually passes within a few days or a maximum of 1-2 weeks.
Restylane Vital is usually administered in 3 treatments with about 4 week intervals. We recommend maintenance treatments to retain the result.

How does Restylane Vital work?
Restylane Vital has a unique ability to attract water, which means that when one injects Restylane Vital under the skin, the substance will lie like a small reservoir of moisture there. It releases water when the skin is dry and absorbs water if there is a surplus. By filling hyaluronic acid under the skin, Restylane Vital restores the moisture balance and provides better skin tone and texture.

Can everyone be treated with Restylane Vital?
In general, anyone can be treated with Restylane Vital, but we do not treat pregnant women or women who are breast feeding. Also, you should not be using blood-thinning medication or have active skin diseases in the area you wish to have treated.

Four reasons why you should choose Restylane Vital?

• Restylane is natural. It resembles the body’s own hyaluronic acid and contains no toxins. Provides a natural look without affecting the facial expression. Brings back your natural beauty. The treatment is not permanent, and you therefore do not have a lasting look that you may regret since the face changes over time.

• Restylane is safe. There have been more than 11 million treatments performed worldwide. Unlike some other products that are based on hyaluronic acid, Restylane is not animal-based, which means minimal risk of allergic reactions and transmission of diseases.

• Restylane is particularly adapted to your needs. It is scientifically proven that Restylane Vital improves the quality of your skin, and the product may be used to rejuvenate the appearance of the face, neck, neckline and hands.

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The New E Dermastamp

The New Dermastamp EDS is from Germany.  It is ‘medically-engineered’ and manufactured. Because it is electronically powered, it has numerous benefits for anyone who is being treated.  These benefits include: the application being more comfortable, the treatments are more intensive and the process is more controllable.

This is what Genuine Dermaroller have to say about the new Dermastamp:

“The DermaStamp (e-Dermastamp) is the next evolution of skin needling. Dermaroller have spent an extensive amount of time perfecting this new system. In fact, the release date was pushed back as results of comparative studies showed that less needles on the tip (not more) proved greater in perforation, and (unlike the competitor) resulted in no dragging, tearing or scratching. Since then, the needle design has dramatically changed. Clinical satisfaction is proving more important than the quick release of this system. “

The Dermaroller and the Dermastamp are both tools that are used in cosmetic treatments but for different purposes. The popular Dermaroller is used for the whole face, neck and eye area, where as the dermastamp is used for targeting scars and acne icepick scarring.

The DermaStamp (e-Dermastamp) is the next evolution of skin needling. Dermaroller have spent an extensive amount of time perfecting this new system. In fact, the release date was pushed back as results of comparative studies showed that less needles on the tip (not more) proved greater in perforation, and resulted in no dragging, tearing or scratching. Since then, the needle design has dramatically changed.

For Becky Hollands Aesthetics, this will be a great addition for my clients who have acne scarring and scar tissue.  For more information about the derma-stamp, please get in touch Becky Hollands Mob: 07979 800 824 email – enquiries@beckyhollands.co.uk

 

 

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Retriderm

Miracle and ‘Quick Fix’ skin treatments are advertised everywhere. They promise to do something like “turn your skin around in less than a fortnight”. There is a reason why these treatments cannot do what they say they can.

YOUR SKIN DOES NOT WORK LIKE THIS.

I know this because I have seen and advised hundreds of people in the last six years on how to take care of their skin. I have yet to come across anyone who has bypassed a PROCESS that requires several applications a week over a period of months and still produced rejuvenated skin.

To rejuvenate properly, your skin needs
A PROCESS OVER A PERIOD OF TIME
The product that has had by far the best results
for my clients is Retriderm.

Retriderm

  • Softens Hyper Pigmentation
  • Improves Skin Laxity & Tightness
  • Creates “Brightness”
  • Smooths Facial Wrinkles & Crow’s Feet
  • Application is Simple
  • Visible results after two months

Retinol = Vitamin A – Naturally occurs in the skin
+
Skin Protein 1 – Collagen
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Skin Protein 2 – Elastin
+
Hyaluronic acid & Vitamin E
=
Retriderm Serum

Retriderm delivers vitamin A, in the potent form of retinol, to the skin. It delivers retinol  in safe, effective doses. It does this with the help of two skin proteins: Collagen and Elastin.  Retinol is also combined with hyaluronic acid, an essential skin constituent and Vitamin E an anti-oxidant.
The Retriderm Serum clears the skin of any ‘rubbish’ that has been building up on the surface. Its oil-free, protein-rich formula promotes glowing luminosity with improved clarity. The vitamin A serum accelerates skin regeneration, producing softer, smoother skin with reduced wrinkles, fine lines and discolorations.. It also boosts collagen production, improves firmness and plumps your skin.

Internationally renowned Dermatologists have tried and tested Retriderm™ so you can be confident you are using a specialist product that is clinically proven to fight the visible signs of ageing and sun damage and produce significant improvements in the appearance of your skin.

Please get in touch if you would like to book a course of Retriderm.

Becky Hollands OFFER – First course of Retriderm £70.00

 

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New Regulations for cosmetic procedures

“A person having a non-surgical cosmetic intervention has no more protection and redress than someone buying a ballpoint pen or a toothbrush,” warns the report. “Dermal fillers are a particular cause for concern as anyone can set themselves up as a practitioner, with no requirement for knowledge, training or previous experience. Nor are there sufficient checks in place with regard to product quality – most dermal fillers have no more controls than a bottle of floor cleaner. It is our view that dermal fillers are a crisis waiting to happen.”

The Keogh report – April 2013

You may have heard that new regulations are going to be brought in this year that aim to make the use of botox and of fillers a safer process.  The government asked Sir Bruce Keogh to investigate the use and application of fillers after the Poly Implant Prothèse incident. PIP where accused and found guilty, of using cheap industrial silicone that was not considered fit for humans in breast implants.  The PIP case initiated an investigation of the cosmetic industry as a whole.

Industry growth has trebled in size since 2005, as procedures and products have improved. The public have accepted, if not embraced, the use of non-surgical procedures. It is botox and dermal fillers that have shown by far the biggest growth.  Its popularity, signicficant growth and the fact that it is now being seen as the norm, has alarmed some in government.  As the Keogh report says:

“Growth in the cosmetic interventions industry has far outstripped regulation.”

The Royal college of Surgeons have not been able to enforce industry wide regulations that cover cosmetic interventions. As it stands anyone can have access to the products and anyone can administer them. THe report aims to give them the power to do so.

Another area of concern is the way that cosmetic procedures are portrayed in the media. Channels 4’s ‘The Only Way is Essex’ comes in for particular criticism as the stars on the programme “… often flaunt their latest treatments as they where something to celebrate.” It is the potential effect that this is having on the young and the vulnerable that causes deep concern among the report’s authors.

The report is explicit in calling for more regulations and for them to be implemented as soon as possible. The proposed regulations seek to do three things:

1. Initiate high quality care with safe products, skilled practitioners and responsible providers.

2. Create an ‘industry aware’ informed and empowered public to ensure people receive accurate advice and that the vulnerable are protected.

3. Accessible redress and resolution in case things go wrong.

For those who use cosmetic procedures it is not immediately clear what the impact will be. If the client has treatments with an unqualified and untrained person then it is very likely that they will not be having treatments with them by the end of the year. If the client has treatments with a qualified nurse prescriber, in the other hand, then the new regulations will not have a significant impact.

It looks possible that dermal fillers could be placed on prescription only and there will be restrictions on the way that interventions are portrayed in the media. My advice is that you find a qualified and training practitioner as soon as possible. Fully trained health care professionals offering  treatments will be part of a regulated register.

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11th Anti-Aging Medicine World Congress Monaco April 4th – 6th 2013

“It’s not the Grand-Prix, it’s not the Rolex Masters tennis but the third best show in Monaco.”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I felt very lucky to be invited by Galderma this year at this prestigious conference.  As a guest of Galderma we stayed at ‘Le Hermitage’ hotel, we were situated  just one minute walk from the beautiful Casino Square boasting the Cafe de Paris and the Casino.  The conference was held at the impressive Grimaldi Forum building.

Each day was filled with compelling sessions such as ‘Rejuvenation of the middle third, the secret of the lid-cheek junction’ and ‘Hand rejuvenation, optimal therapeutic trends.’

I was very glad to be a part of the conference as we had the opportunity to attend all these lectures including live injection techniques. I learned a new technique for lip injections by the renowned French facial plastic surgeon Herve Raspaldo.  We were also given several insights into jawline definition and facial anatomy.

Me & Jack Cottle from Galderma

It is always beneficial to meet other nurse injectors and doctors from various parts of the world.  Often, usually around the breakfast table, the conversation focused on the new legislation that is being brought in by the government, restricting the administration of fillers and relaxants that takes effect in 2014.I would like to thank Galderma for this wonderful opportunity, I can assure you I will put my new found knowledge to good use.

 

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