Georgina Martin Aesthetics - Wimbledon and Coombe

A Derma Medical trained aesthetician specialising in anti-ageing treatments including:

- Botulinum Toxin

- Profhilo

- Radio frequency skin tightening

- Biopeels

- Chemical peels

- Microneedling

- Dermal fillers

My aim is to provide as natural an aesthetic as possible and my motto is very much 'less is more'. My skills help me to achieve 'correction' rather than 'change'. It is too easy to focus on problem areas without regards to what looks natural. It is important to appraise the whole face and enable clients to achieve what is natural for them. I always provide a professional and honest service for my clients to help them achieve their best.

Botulinum toxin is a neurotoxin made by the bacteria clostridum botolinum which is a bacteria found in soil. It is purified for clinical and cosmetic use. Once injected into the muscle, it causes temporary paralysis through inhibiting the release of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine from nerve terminals. This prevents muscular contraction and hence creates the desired cosmetic effects. It takes approximately 2 weeks to achieve the desired effect and it wears off in around 3 months.

Profhilo is a revolutionary ‘beneath the skin’ hyaluronic acid moisturising treatment, made with the patented NAHYCO technology. It works by stimulating the production of collagen and elastin in the skin. This increase in new collagen and elastin production makes the skin more elastic and firm, and also helps to smooth out fine lines and wrinkles. It is injected under the skin and it spreads. It is recommended to have a second treatment after 4 weeks for optimal effect, and then every 6 months from then on. The face, neck and décolleté can be treated.

Radio frequency skin tightening uses an electromagnetic machine that generates heat to stimulate the production of collagen, elastin and new skin cells. Your body responds by making strong new fibrous tissue to support and firm the skin. It is recommended to have a course of 6, one month apart to achieve the desired result.

Biopeel is a non peel chemical peel, which results in less down time than other peels. Its exfoliating action removes the outer corneal skin cell layers to effectively prevent ageing of the skin, decrease damage from UV light, as well as decrease pigmentation and acne scars. A course of 4 - 6 treatments with one month apart is recommended for the optimal results.

Chemical peel is a solution that is applied to the face to remove dead skin cells (peeling) and stimulate the growth of new cells. The aim is to improve the appearance of the skin by evening out skin tone and reducing age spots and scars. There are three types of peels - superficial, medium and deep. You will be recommended a peel depending on your skins needs and desired results. Depending on the level of peel given, will depend on the amount of downtime needed post treatment. Average is 2-3 days for medium to deep peels.

Microneedling is used to treat a variety of skin conditions such as acne scars, enlarged pores, wrinkles and stretch marks. The procedure involves creating small needle pricks to the skin using a roller or a special pen. This treatment is used to generate new collagen and skin tissue to smooth, firm and tone skin. You may need 2-3 days downtime post treatment. The treatment may result in swelling or peeling but it is temporary.

Dermal fillers exist in many forms but the most commonly used facial fillers provide temporary results which are biodegradable and require repeated applications over time. The treatment is less invasive when compared to surgical procedures that can be costly and require longer recovery periods, and quite often reversible. Temporary dermal fillers are 'gel-like' cross-linked synthetic materials made up of Hyaluronic acid. Hyaluronic acid is a hydrophilic glycosaminoglycan which contributes to connective tissue hydration, and hence collegen production providing support to dermal collagen and elastin. Dermal fillers can restore and revolumise skin and facial contours to form a more youthful appearance and are longer lasting than botolinum toxins.