Cosmetic Treatments

Reinvent Meaning: Change something so much that it appears entirely new To bring into use again This month we look at the word ‘reinvent’ and how that applies to the treatments we offer. It is a very strong word to use in the context of cosmetic treatment as it implies that you can change something…

Acne Vulgaris is a very common condition and affects nearly every individual at some point in their lives. It is not just a condition that affects teenagers and 64% of 20-29 year olds and 43% of 30-39 year olds still have visible acne. The most common triggers are hormonal and the time of puberty is…

I hope you’re all well. At this time it’s not easy to maintain and indeed improve your skin’s appearance without injectable treatments. This unfortunately is not possible at this time. There are however topical treatments that can go a long way to help. One group that’s particularly effective is the Retinoids. These are creams that…

Rules around “prescription only medicine” are being evoked due to blatant misuse on social media of the advertising of botulinum toxin to the general public. It is an interesting move, and one we support at Somerset Cosmetic Clinic. The bottom line is that as a prescription drug it should only ever be prescribed by a…

Look how carefully I avoided mentioning Christmas in the headline. Who can believe it is less than 10 weeks until Christmas Eve! So, what have you planned? Work parties? Family Gatherings? Lots of great food and the occasional glass? Whatever it is, I bet it involves you looking your best, and meeting people you only…

You may have heard of the 8 point face lift? It has been hugely popular ever since we introduced it in June 2015. Learn more about the 8 Point Face LiftThe process was invented by one of the greats in cosmetic aesthetics, Dr Mauricio De Maio. He had been using the technique for some time…

Whether the weeks of the kids being home from school have flown by or taken their time – it’s pretty fair to say that our little darlings take centre stage for the duration. Days on the beach, late nights, endless chauffeuring and bribing with the latest games on their tablets followed by copious amounts of…

Only 6 weeks until the summer hols! Summer holidays are precious….where you enjoy quality time with the kids, family holidays, time on the beach and long hot days (we hope!). With just over six weeks to go until the kids finish school for their summer break – don’t forget to allow yourself a little ‘me…