TREATMENTS
MICRONEEDLING
Microneedling is a game-changer for anyone seeking a smoother-looking complexion and skin. It is a minimally invasive procedure, designed to promote collagen production which leads to a healthier, younger looking skin.
Some cheaper microneedling devices on the market can cause microscopic tears or injuries to skin. At SKIN:TONE we are proud to be using SkinPen – the first FDA cleared microneedling device in the world! It has been tested to work on;
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Acne scars
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Surgical scars
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Wrinkles
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Signs of ageing
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Pigmentation,
It is important to note that although microneedling is generally safe for all types of skin and produces good results without any age-barrier, it is not suitable for skin with active acne, skin infections, or for individuals with ongoing problems with wound healing.
Using SkinPen, we create up to 1600 controlled micro-channels per second in your skin. This microneedling device is manufactured so that it does not wear out and cause needless trauma to the skin during the treatment session. This is because SkinPen's controlling mechanism ogether with the puncturing pins, is encased in a disposable cartridge which we dispose off after each treatment. With each new cartridge used , you can be certain that each time you have a microneedling treatment, the mechanism in the device is new all over again.
By creating micro-channels in your skin, we stimulate the skin’s natural healing process. This triggers the production of;
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fibroblasts
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collagen
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elastin
Collagen and elastin scaffold the skin making it plumper and supple looking skin. As the skin renews itself, it becomes firm, and any scars or wrinkles noticeably fade further with repeat sessions.
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​To help us give you the best possible results, is very important that you too prepare your skin in readiness for the microneedling procedure.
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CRYOSURGERY
Cryosurgery is recognised as the benchmark in dermatology practice worldwide.
The NHS no longer routinely funds the removal of benign skin lesions. Happily, at SKIN:TONE we are able to provide this service.
We perform Cryosurgery using Cryopen - an FDA approved device. With this device we are able to treat benign lesions such as :
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warts
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skin tags
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solar lentigines (i.e. brown spots or liver spots, age spots, and sunspots)
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verrucae
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cherry angiomas
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seborrheic keratosis
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actinic keratosis
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haemangioma
……and much more.
The treatment is fast and effective, allowing us to penetrate a lesion up to 10 mm and to treat it, often within seconds.
The device uses N2O in a controlled manner to destroy skin tissue and freeze the intercellular fluid to -27 degrees. This frozen fluid forms ice shards which rupture the cell membrane. In this way the cells in the lesion are destroyed.
CryoPen offers a safe treatment- it allows us to use it on lesions with pin-point accuracy without damaging surrounding tissue; even close to the eyes. It causes minimal discomfort and requires just a few short visits to our clinic. Importantly, there is usually no follow up care following the treatment.
FACIALS
The facial skin requires a thorough clean every 3-4 weeks.
The skin is exposed to the environment: the weather and the pollution. Apart from the regular maintenance, we sometimes want to make particular effort to look and feel special. It is also possible that our skin is experiencing some trauma due to allergens, or hormones or some other trigger. Regular facials or customised facial will help us achieve our goals.
At SKIN:TONE We offer bespoke facials just for you. Following a thorough skin care consultation service, we will customise our facials to your particular skin concerns, objectives and needs. In this way our facial will do far more for you than simply cleanse your skin. We additionally use serums to nourish your skin and tailor masks to suit your particular skin type and needs at the time. Where needed, we add peels to help accelerate cell turnover. For optimal results we will suggest a course of treatments and advise you on your individual home care routine to fit in with your lifestyle.
For the young skin in school, college or university years, we have formulated a special facial. We cleanse the skin and hydrate it- often it is treated severely or taken for granted in these years. We further help it by adding a calming mask. The mask helps it try and stay balanced as far as possible through these years. Importantly, to prolong the effectiveness of the facial, we can provide special home-care packs to deal with those occasional breakouts between treatments.
MASSAGE
Massage has numerous benefits for the mind and body.
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It improves your health and well-being.
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It can be soothing and relaxing.
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It can be adapted to stimulate and invigorate.
Done properly, massage increases the blood supply within the body bringing extra nutrients and oxygen to the skin and the underlying muscles. Simultaneously, it increases the circulation of lymph, which helps remove waste products and toxins, that may have accumulated.
Massage also triggers the production of Oxytocin in the hypothalamus.. Oxytocin plays a role in human emotions such as the feeling of being loved .
Whether you come in for a head massage or a foot massage, you will leave feeling as if you are floating on a cloud.
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392 Richmond Road, Twickenham TW1 2DY
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