Month: July 2020

In my opinion, the consultation is the most important part of the patient journey for many reasons and I always give my patients the time to get to know me and ask as many questions as they like! Not only that, but I love a chat as well! 1. To Collect Medical Records A thorough, in depth form is completed by the patient during the consultation process. This is to find out about any current or previous medical conditions and medication that may impact aesthetic treatment. 2. Contraindications The definition of a contraindication is ‘a sign that someone should not continue with a particular medicine or treatment because it might be harmful.’ Often, patients may not realise that a condition, medication or even supplement may have a negative effect on treatment, and this is why it is so important for the consultation to be extensive. 3. Build Trust The consultation is an opportunity for the patient and medical practitioner to meet and discuss the patient’s concerns, goals and desired outcome. Often, consultations can take well over an hour to cover all topics and ensure both the patient and practitioner are happy to proceed with treatment. It is also imperative that the patient is made to feel like they can ask questions, feel safe and comfortable and that it is not about just taking the money for the procedure. 4. Full Face Analysis In my opinion, a full face, holistic approach should always be taken. If a patient attends the consultation with concerns of under eye hollowing, it is appropriate to assess the full face and consider the fact that loss of volume in the mid face might exacerbate the concern and need to be treated also. In the same way, some concerns may need to be treated with a combination of treatments. 5 Create An Appropriate Treatment Plan The consultation is all about YOU. The entire time that we spend together will be focussed on your concerns and what you would like to achieve. The consultation is the start of your journey with Anna Medical Aesthetics and I will use this time to recommend all of the treatments that will help you achieve your goals. It is often the case that a combination of treatments is best suited to you, but it is not appropriate to carry out all of these treatments at once. It is also my responsibility to educate you on the maintenance that is expected to keep the results from initial treatment (unfortunately, nothing is permanent!). Consultations are SO important. In some cases, my patients will return for more than one consultation to feel fully confident and educated before proceeding with treatment which I am more than happy to do! If you are interested in booking in for your no obligation consultation, you can use the online booking system or call us on 01793 959010.

WHY YOUR SKIN IS BREAKING OUT UNDER YOUR MASK AND HOW TO PREVENT IT? Wearing a mask to the shop, to your appointment or even when you’re just out and about has become the norm for a lot of us. Breakouts that form under your mask have become so common across social media, they even have their own name now – ‘MASKNE’. As glamorous as the term may sound, it’s extremely frustrating that you may never have suffered from breakouts before, but since wearing a mask you might be suffering from persistent spots. It seems that wearing the masks can cause an increased moisture-rich environment, ideal for bacteria to thrive and then lead to the formation of breakouts. Those that perhaps have to wear a mask for work are the hardest hit as they might have to wear one for up to 12 hours at a time. Acne caused by friction from fabric against the skin is not a new concept – many sportspeople that wear helmets of chin guards can suffer, but it’s definitely become more talked about since the introduction of masks into our lives. Treatment can be difficult, we don’t want to use anything topical on the skin that is too potent due to the constant friction and potential sensitisation of the skin. So the best way to deal with it? Prevent it. Wash or change your mask regularly I recently did a post about ‘treating your mask like you would your underwear’. You wouldn’t wear your knickers two days in a row, so why your mask? Also, you wouldn’t leave your dirty underwear out (I hope!) and then put it back on, so why do the same with your mask? Be sure to wash it if it’s a fabric mask or change it if it’s disposable. Wash your skin regularly We should definitely be cleansing our skin twice a day, but perhaps when you have finished wearing your mask for the day and are at home, cleanse your skin a little earlier than you usually would to make sure any bacteria build-up is thoroughly removed. Be kind to your skin Use appropriate products suited to your skin type and condition. If you’re not sure what products would be best for you, simply get in touch to arrange your skin consultation. When washing your face, treat it with care, don’t be too rough! Take your makeup before bed. Properly. There is no point investing in your medical-grade skincare products if you’re not going to use them properly. Take your time when cleansing, maybe even treat yourself to a double cleanse and if there is such a thing as face wipes in your house, please chuck them in the bin! Whilst wearing a mask, it could be a good opportunity to ditch the makeup, just for a while! Don’t squeeze or pick! As difficult as it might be, try to avoid squeezing or picking your breakouts. This can lead to scarring which can be more difficult to treat than the breakout itself. Let’s remember that (hopefully) we won’t have to wear these masks forever, so it’s just a temporary phase that we have to go through. Follow these tips and keep your skin as healthy as you can during this time! f you would like to schedule your skin consultation, please contact the clinic on 01793 959010 or use our online booking system.