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OBAGI skincare treatments come to Riverbanks Clinic

We're delighted to be able to offer the range of OBAGI skincare treatments at Riverbanks Clinic - find out more below, and why not visit our Open Day on September 9th 2009 to find out more about the OBAGI Nu-derm skincare system?

Transform your skin and take away the years!

If you really want your skin to glow with health it’s time to look at the OBAGI range of treatments. They offer the opportunity to recreate the skin you had in your youth – and also provide the invaluable protection younger skins need to stay looking clear, bright and youthful.

The OBAGI range of products can almost work miracles! They’re only available from a qualified physician – so you can’t just buy them in your local pharmacy. Every product has been thoroughly researched and clinically tested with stunning results.

They include:

• Elastiderm – which does what it says and improves the elasticity and resilience of the skin, whilst reducing wrinkles, discolouration and damage from the sun and the environment. It gives you a flawless, youthful skin on your face, neck and decolletage.

• Nu-Derm – specific treatments for different skin types to restore the balance and healthy function of your skin cells at a cellular level. This treatment can correct damage from UVA and UVB rays, encouraging healthy new cells to grow and removing the older damaged cells.

• Blue Peel System – this is usually preceded by the Nu-Derm treatment to get your skin into the best possible condition; it then removes to strip away all the old cells over a period of 7-10 days and creates a firmer, clearer, skin that glows with health.

• Condition and Enhance System – this is often used after dermal filler treatments, microdermabrasion, chemical peels and Botox. It lightens, tightens and firms the skin to create that translucent youthful skin that the environment has dulled.

• CLENZIderm – provides deep penetration to treat skin conditions at the root of the problem. It’s great at reducing Acne and other skin conditions and a significant reduction can be seen in just two weeks.

• Rosaclear – this all in one system treats Rosacea pimples, redness, flushing and blotchiness calms and hydrates skin. This system also includes an SPF30 skin balancing treatment.

• PRO-C Serum – protects your skin from sun, smoke and pollution and reverses the effects of free radicals that cause cell damage, break down of collagen and the dehydration that causes fine lines and wrinkles.

• OBAGI-CRx System – is especially for younger skins – to keep them looking good and retaining their suppleness and glow. As a complete skincare system this early intervention works together to protect your skin from developing freckles, age spots and wrinkles. The system works together to protect, even your skin tone and gently exfoliate old cells.

These amazing treatments will revolutionise your skin – and reverse the damage that the years have done. You’ll be amazed at how your skin will glow and shine with health; it will be lighter, brighter, clearer, smoother, firmer – and younger!

You’ll find more details of these treatments on the OBAGI website – or find out how to transform your skin now – ring the Riverbanks Clinic team on 01582 762877.

A Vaser Lipo case study on Twitter!

If you follow Dr Ravi Jain on Twitter, you'll know that he frequently posts about patients (anonymously of course!) and how they're getting on after their Vaser Lipo, so we thought you may be interested in another Tweeter we've found.

Kym K, of Denver Colorado, posts as TimeForUpgrade, and her twitter stream is all about the journey she has been on since deciding to have Vaser Lipo on her neck, arms and tummy.

From before the surgery, Kym has detailed her thoughts and worries:

Woke up 4 am. One day before surgery. Excited. Anxious. A bit nervous. Big changes ahead.

Her hopes:

Going to bed. Getting up at 4:30am to be at hospital at 6:00am for vaser lipo and tummy-tuck. Planning this for 6 months-my future awaits!

Her experiences during the process:

First day post vaser lipo and tummy tuck. Cant believe the minimal arm & neck discomfort.

And afterwards:

First day post vaser lipo and tummy tuck. Cant believe the minimal arm & neck discomfort.

Just left post-op appointment. Dr is thrilled with the results and I feel great.

Rested all day. Getting ready to take off all garments & shower. It will be the first look I get of myself after Vaser Lipo & tummy tuck.

WOW! Finally got to see what I look like. Neck is amazing. Arms look great. Less than one week & I am going out in public. I am so happy.

Here at Riverbanks Clinic, we're thrilled to see Kim tweeting about her experience in such details, and really happy that she's sharing with the Twitterverse how great she feels after Vaser Lipo.

We'll leave the last word on the subject (for now!) to her:

I am now 4 weeks post surgery and feel great. My neck & arms look fantastic! The recovery from the tummy tuck is coming along.

Be sure to follow Kim on Twitter to keep up with her progress!

Riverbanks Clinic May eNewsletter

Our May eNewsletter is out, so if you want to find out more about:

• Fantastic sun screen with an environmental protection factor of 95 and a sun protection factor of 30
• How Suzanne is getting on after her surgery
• Reversing the aging process with Sculptra
• Dr Ravi in the news
• Special offers on Diamondtone Micro-Skin Resurfacing and Omnilux LED Medical Phototherapy

Then read the eNewsletter online now!

And don't forget to sign up to receive future copies by visiting our Newsletter page.

Advanced Priori could help Eczema suffers

Having seen this news item this morning, I must admit Eczema used to be one of my most common diagnoses when I was a GP. I believe the cause was primarily excessive washing and use of deteregents and soaps, coupled with very hard water in the area. People very rarely realised that the water and soap actually dried the skin out and caused irritable skin.

Prevention really is better than cure. So hydrating the skin effectively is essential. Over the counter moisturisers will in effect create a barrier and reduce how much water is evaporated from the skin, but they are not very effective at actually increasing the amount of water in the skin itself. This is where cosmeceutical creams which contain products such as glyocolic or lactic acid work well, as these chemicals actually increase the amount of water deep at the cell levels in the skin.

I have seen several patients with dry, scaly skin and they have tried even the strongest of steroid creams and emoillents from the GP without success. After just a couple of weeks with Advanced Priori Hand & Body Lotion, the skin has healed itself, obviating the need for steroids. This is because the Priori products contain high percentages of Lactic Acid which doesn’t irritate the skin but does add moisture.

Remember, it is always advisable to see a skin specialist before embarking on any treatments, even lotions such as Advanced Priori.

Anna's reaction to Smartlipo is rare

For any of you who saw Anna Richardson on Supersize vs. Superskinny on Ch4 last night, you may have heard her comments regarding her painful experience with Smartlipo.

Anna was not treated at my clinic but as an experienced practitioner in Smartlipo, it sounds to me like Anna had a complication during the procedure which is rare and unusual and must not be regarded as normal. Any surgical and minor surgical procedure does carry some risks which she should have been advised upon, and despite these risks being small, they can still happen as in her case. A repeat procedure at a later date would correct the unevenness.

However, I suppose it does show that the procedure does work as the other arm is noticeably skinnier!

Smartlipo and Vaserlipo are generally much safer procedures than traditional liposuction aslong as they are performed by suitably trained and experienced doctors, so always make sure you choose a practitioner who is skilled and experienced in the specific procedure you are interested in and performs the procedure regularly.