Dr Leah Totton gives Closer the dos and don'ts of the ever popular cosmetic enhancement treatment

http://www.closeronline.co.uk/2015/11/lip-fillers-everything-you-need-to-know  

Kylie Jenner has done for lips what J Lo and Kim Kardashian did for bums. Instagram's infiltration of pouty seflies has come hand-in-hand with reality star Kylie Jenner's transformation from girl-next-door to global style icon and largely responsible for that shift, are her famous lips.

Despite putting her growing pout down to 'clever make up', Kylie eventually admitted to getting temporary fillers- which even started a global #Kyliejennerchallenge selfie online.

And Dr Leah's clinic alone saw a 70% increase in lip filler enquiries in the 24 hours following Kylie Jenner's confession in May this year.

The temporary cosmetic treatment can last anywhere between 6 to 18 months and cost anything from £300 to £600.

Book a consultation today: https://www.drleah.co.uk/enhancement-treatments/non-surgical-lip-enhancement 

How much do lip fillers cost?

"Fillers usually cost £300-£370 depending on which practitioner does them- I charge £370.

Be very wary of discounted prices or group deals on lip filler - I have had to correct some terrible outcomes when clients have had their lips done at cheap rates & the practitioner has then not been responsive to correct the issues."

How does the process work?

"You are consulted by a cosmetic doctor or nurse practitioner and together you decide on the 
 and shape you would like, consent is obtained, photographs and lip measurements taken, anaesthetic cream is applied and when the lips are numb (normally 30 mins later) you will have a series of injections which tend to only take a few minutes.

"You may be given a cool compress after the procedure to reduce swelling / potential for bruising, before aftercare is explained and you are normally reviewed two weeks later."

What do the dermal fillers consist of?

"Lip filler is a naturally occurring hyaluronic acid gel. My lip filler of choice also contains a built-in anaesthetic which makes the procedure less uncomfortable."

Does it hurt?

"It is uncomfortable but I inject the lips from the outside making it much more bearable."

What should I look for in a doctor/ clinic?

"Look for a well known and respected doctor or clinic that you trust."

Are there any side effects?

"There's potential for temporary bruising, swelling, lumps and asymmetry but these side effects are minimised by going to a reputable cosmetic doctor.

And we couldn't help but ask a few questions about the famous (and perhaps not so sweet) Lord Sugar himself.

What's it like being in business with Lord Alan Sugar?

"It's great, he has a lot of opinions which are always interesting."

Does he ever visit the clinic?

"Yes, but not for treatment!"

Who do you think will win the 2015 series of The Apprentice?

"I think there are some strong candidates and I'd love to see another female winner."

Article written by Jessica Anais Rach

This month in my Evening Standard Column, where I am the resident cosmetic medical expert, I discussed treatments for facial sagging.

A large number of patients who visit my Moorgate Clinic do so to improve the “pulled down” look of their face and jowls or their neck sagging.

Over time, as gravity and collagen loss take their toll, the skin's underlying structure descends leaving dropping undesired jowls, a saggy neck and a less taught appearance of the skin. Often my female patients will report that they have noticed this “drop” of the face happened at an accelerated level around the time of menopause and this is attributed to a sharp decline in the amount of oestrogen which is inherently linked to collagen production. 

I am well known as a “Anti-wrinkle injection Doctor” performing thousands of Anti-wrinkle injection treatments per year at my London Cosmetic Clinic, I do also spend a large percentage of my time now specialising in non-surgical facelift treatments for the face and neck. As one of the UK experts in Silhouette Soft Thread Lifts I have performed more thread lift treatments than most UK doctors this year, I presented at the National Conference for Silhouette Soft in June and attended the international World Expert meeting for Silhouette Soft thread lift in Barcelona in October. I have had fantastic results with patients travelling from as far as South America to undergo this non surgical facelift treatment at my London clinic.

Silhouette Soft Thread Lift, also known as the “one stitch lift” or ‘puppet lift’ takes approximately 1 hour to perform, with local anaesthetic and gives minimal downtime and subtle but impressive lifting results. Treatment is also suitable to lift brows and neck. Results last approximately 18 months. The standard number of threads needed for face is 4 threads at a cost of £1520. 

At Dr Leah Clinic we believe that subtle natural looking results are key with little or no downtime are the key.

Shirley's Story

One of the patients I treated recently is Shirley (67), a mother of five, who had a silhouette soft thread lift procedure done by myself  recently for her daughter’s wedding what she thought about the treatment and the results.

  “I could see the lifting results immediately! My face felt tighter, and slightly tender for the next couple of days, but not painful”

 “I didn’t tell my daughter I had had the treatment, but on the day of the wedding she kept saying ‘”Wow mum, you look amazing!’ My niece who hasn’t seen me in several years commented that she ‘hoped to look as well as I do when she is my age, as I never seem to look any older!’”

“I am very happy with my Silhouette Soft treatment. I knew I could trust Dr Leah to do a great job; she’s brilliant! I feel really good about myself at the minute, I look forward to enjoying the new lease of life my refreshed image has given me."

Check out Shirley's amazing Before and After results: 

To book your FREE consultation today please click the link: https://www.drleah.co.uk/enhancement-treatments/thread-lift  or telephone 020 7877 5999

Dr Leah's Silhouette Soft® treatment in the media:

• Daily Mail: Leah Tottton Offers Discreet & Effective Facelift Treatment

If you are carrying a little post-holiday weight and those stubborn pockets of unwanted fat are proving a nightmare to shift at Dr Leah Cosmetic Clinic London we have just the solution!

Dr Leah Cosmetic Skin Clinic, Moorgate London, recommend our revolutionary 3d LipoMed Fat Freezing treatment to reduce fat in those stubborn areas.  

How Does it work?

Fat reduction treatment will freeze the area down to -5°and introduce an electric current to break down the fat cells and eliminate them through the body. You can expect to reduce unwanted fat pockets by around 25% and that’s without spending hours in the gym. If you think this all sounds too good to be true our plethora of successful testimonials and before and after pictures will speak for themselves. Celebrities like Amy Childs and Coleen Rooney (to name a few) have had great results with this very treatment. So you can wave goodbye to that muffin top and so long to those saddle bags with this effective 1 hour treatment.

How Long is the treatment itself?

1 hour per area

When will I see results?

Results from Fat freezing can take between 16-20 week so patience is in fact a virtue with this treatment and planning is essential if you are wanting your result for a specific occasion or event. (Remember the Christmas Party seasons is fast approaching!!)

Where can be treated?

In theory anywhere that you have a pocket of fat that you would like to reduce by 25% - the most common areas are tummy, flanks (love handles), back fat, inner thighs, saddlebags area or tricep area (arms).

Is there a recovery time?

There is no downtime, so you can get straight back to work!

Is it safe?

This is a safe and low risk treatment. No anaesthetic required and no cuts or openings to the skin. Bruising and redness or ice burns are possible side effects. 

Final Note...

Here at Dr Leah Cosmetic Skin Clinics we are strong advocates of a healthy lifestyle and regular exercise, this treatment is not an alternative to exercise but a helping hand along the way. Our fully trained and experienced body specialists will guide you through your journey and create the right treatment plan just for you. With NO pain and NO downtime why not take advantage of this safe and effective non surgical alternative to Liposuction.  

Why did I choose 3D Lipo for my patients at Dr Leah's Clinic?

Click the link to find out why: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ri05m_JNyes 

Click to book today: https://www.drleah.co.uk/body-treatments/fat-reduction-fat-freezing 

Dr Leah Clinic hold regular Education Evenings at our Moorgate Cosmetic Clinic, London. Events are free to attend and allow us the opportunity to educate you on how to get the best out of your skin.  

Each event focuses on a different theme, ranging from events based around how to make the right product choices for your skin, to how to manage common skin complaints such as breakouts, redness or pigmentation to injectables evenings where we tackle how you can combat signs of ageing. 

On the night there are:

• Presentations from our expert team, including Dr Leah, related to the theme of the evening
• Live demonstrations of our treatments 
• Free skin scanning and free consultations with one of our experts 

Attendees are welcome to take advantage of our exclusive products discounts and rewards available on the night whilst enjoying the complimentary champagne and canapes.

Watch a video of our latest event to find out more  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xd_F1omcRpg and if you would like to attend an Education Evening please email info@drleah.co.uk to register your interest and we will contact you with upcoming events. 

I look forward to seeing you at a Dr Leah event soon!