Sculptra® - The Art and Science of Sculpting

Sculptra® represents an exciting new option for the signs of facial ageing. Lines, wrinkles and sunken cheeks can all be improved and corrected with this unique procedure.

before treatment with Sculptra®	improvement in facial volume and wrinkles following treatment with Sculptra®

“Prior to my Sculptra® treatments I felt that I looked tired and drawn. I now feel that my face looks brighter and plumper. The overall result is wonderful, and Sculptra® has helped to diminish my fine lines and put the lost volume back into my face, whilst also giving it a lift. Dr Eccleston talked me through the treatment step by step and along with the rest of the team, helped me to feel relaxed and comfortable. Friends keep commenting how well I look!”   

Allergan Ltd. (the manufacturers of BOTOX^®) announced in March of this year that VISTABEL^® (botulinum toxin type A) has been granted a licence for cosmetic use from the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA). BOTOX^® for cosmetic use will be marketed in the UK under the brand name VISTABEL^® and is the first and only brand of botulinum toxin type A licensed for cosmetic use in the UK.  

“BOTOX^® has proven to be an effective treatment option for minimising wrinkles between the brows, achieving a naturally refreshed and relaxed upper face rejuvenation that so many people are seeking today,” said Dr David Eccleston, Clinical Director of MediZen Ltd.  “The licensing of VISTABEL^® reinforces that this is a product with an established safety profile with demonstrated benefits that result in high levels of client satisfaction.”

Since 1989, BOTOX^® has been approved for 20 indications in more than 75 countries and is prescribed to patients who suffer from a range of serious or debilitating disorders, as well as to those with cosmetic needs.  Health authorities in some countries, including the MHRA in the UK, require that BOTOX^® for cosmetic use be renamed to clearly distinguish between therapeutic and cosmetic use of the product.

MediZen have been a National training centre for over 5 years for Doctors and Surgeons wishing to learn how to use BOTOX^®, and we have now been selected by Allergan as one of the few VISTABEL^® training and revalidation centres in the UK.

Botox® / Vistabel® – Price Changes for Dr David Eccleston

Due to increased prices for botulinum toxin imposed by the manufacturer following the license approval for cosmetic use, MediZen will be raising prices for Botox® /Vistabel® treatment for all clients of Dr Eccleston. Prices for a single area (i.e. frown lines) will be raised from £195 to £225 from 1^st May 2006 and additional treatment areas will be charged at £110/area. Migraine/headache treatment prices will rise to £395.  Original prices will apply for all treatments booked BEFORE the end of April 2006 with Dr David Eccleston.

We have, however, decided to maintain prices for the rest of 2006 at £195 for one area for clients wishing to receive treatment from Anne Eccleston, our experienced nurse injector.

How can Vitamin E help my skin?
Vitamin E has been shown in clinical studies to promote healing of skin and help to protect skin cells against UV damage (from the sun) caused by the production of free radicals.

Vitamin E derivatives do not have the antioxidant effects of pure vitamin E (or alpha tocopherol), because they are not antioxidants. Cosmetic companies often misuse the term vitamin E, using it to refer to a derivative, thus confusing consumers. The best suggestion is to read the ingredient list and to know exactly what vitamin E really is: alpha tocopherol. While this is the only form of vitamin E the body can use, there are many derivatives that are used in cosmetic creams, and although they are not antioxidants vitamin E derivatives can be excellent emollients (an agent that can soften and smooth the skin).

Vitamin E found to work better when used in conjunction with Vitamin C
New breakthrough research shows a combination of vitamins C and E provides combined preventive and anti-ageing benefits to the skin. Scientific results prove that this combination is more effective at neutralizing the chemical reaction that causes premature wrinkling and other signs of ageing. Studies go one step further to show ultimate protection from UV damage when C + E are combined with a broad-spectrum sunblock. The most surprising discovery is its ability to prevent the mutations in skin cells associated with the formation of skin cancer.

SkinCeuticals C + E  Combines the benefits of Vitamin E with Vitamin C
Although evidence points towards additional benefits of combining Vitamin E with Vitamin C, until recently it was considered that this potent mixture of aqueous (water based) vitamin C and oil-based vitamin-E was impossible to combine in one bottle.