Acne and Acne Scars Treatment
Receive acne advice and treatment from an experienced dermatologist and cosmetic medical doctor.
Collagen is a protein which is naturally found in our skin. As we age, the production of this collagen slows down which causes skin to become thinner and lose elasticity. This is what leads to the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. By injecting Ellanse Collagen Fillers back into the skin, we can fight the signs of ageing and replace collagen the body is no longer producing.
Collagen injections have been used for years to treat facial imperfections without changing the structure of your face like other injectables can do. Doctor Victoria uses Ellanse collagen injections which can restore and rejuvenate your skin without enhancing any of your features. Collagen injections simply give you back smooth, radiant skin.
30 – 60 minutes.
Yes – topical cream.
24 hours.
Immediately.
2 – 3 days.
12 – 24 months.
Results from collagen injections vary depending on how quickly your body metabolises the substance. However, on average, most patients require touch-up injections 2-4 times a year. It’s easier to maintain collagen injections instead of waiting for all the collagen to be absorbed and starting again.
Collagen helps with the suppleness and texture of your skin. They can even help resolve minor skin imperfections such as removing wrinkles, filling in shallow acne scars, and giving you a fuller pout when injected into the lips. Overall, collagen injections give you a fresher, more youthful appearance.
The entire procedure will take between 30-60 minutes depending on what areas you want to target. We make sure that your skin is clear of makeup and completely clean before a topical anesthetic is applied. The collagen injections can be slightly uncomfortable around the lips and nose area, but Ellanse injections contain lidocaine to also minimise pain and numb the treatment area.
Since collagen is a naturally-occurring substance within the body, there are very few side effects or contraindications. There can be some redness or slight swelling around the injected area immediately after treatment but this will go down fairly quickly.
Every aesthetic treatment at Dr Victoria Clinic is carried out personally by Dr Victoria Gauba, an experienced doctor and full-time cosmetic skin specialist based in Winchester, Hampshire. She has more than 25 years in medicine, spanning general medicine, maxillofacial surgery, dermatology and psychiatry, and holds an MSc in Dermatology from the University of Wales College of Medicine, Cardiff. That clinical grounding informs every treatment she provides.
Her expertise covers the full range of modern aesthetic medicine: advanced botulinum toxin for both medical and cosmetic concerns, dermal fillers to restore and reposition volume for natural facial harmony, collagen-stimulating biostimulators such as Sculptra, Julaine, Radiesse and Ellanse, thread lifting for sagging and tissue laxity, skin tightening with Endolift and radiofrequency, and regenerative treatments including polynucleotides to stimulate the skin’s natural repair and address the signs of ageing.
Aesthetics is never one-size-fits-all. Dr Victoria tailors every treatment to your face, your features and your goals, and often blends advanced technology with more established techniques to achieve the most natural result. She is trusted by her patients and respected by her peers, and her care does not stop when your treatment ends: every patient is offered free ongoing advice whenever they need it.
Dr Victoria Gauba. MBBS, MSc Dermatology (Cardiff). GMC registered (no. 6085545). Member of the British College of Aesthetic Medicine. Registered with the Care Quality Commission. More than 25 years of medical experience.
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