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The new dermaroller treatment at Face & Eye is undertaken by Amanda Baker, our specialist aesthetics nurse.

MECHANISM OF ACTION OF THE DERMAROLLER

In this micro-needling procedure the body’s self-healing mechanisms are utilised. The skin reacts to the intrusion of micro-needles like it would react to any other object penetrating the skin but the difference is the size of the object - the micro-needle. The intrusion of the tiny surgical needles of the dermaroller is sensed by skin nerve receptors as an injury stimulus but the needles are so fine and thin that actual tissue damage is extremely unlikely. The injury triggers a healing process cascade. Skin cells, in a radius of 1 to 2 mm around the needle prick channels, release growth signals to undifferentiated cells. These signals in return stimulate the proliferation of new cells, e.g. fibroblasts to transform into collagen- and elastin fibres. The function of fibroblasts is to migrate to the point of intrusion to facilitate wound closure and healing. The needle prick channels, caused by the micro-needles, close very quickly and no tissue lesion can be detected, and none has to be repaired. The transformation of the wound repair cells is an automatic process. Their final mission is to transform into collagen fibres. They integrate into the existing collagen formation in the upper dermis. This new collagen fibre formation thickens the skin.  The thousands of microscopic needle-pricks caused by the dermaroller results in the induced collagen formation becoming confluent and forming a new collagen layer. This body reaction is called neo-collagenesis.

In addition, the inner cells that coat our vessels (endothelial cells), and in particular these of our capillaries, are also stimulated to proliferate. They react to this stimulation by sprouting out new capillaries that in return results in more and better blood supply of the skin. This reaction is called neo-angiogenesis.

For more detail contact Face & Eye on 08458 332233 or email: enquiries@faceandeye.co.uk

The Crystalens HD is the fourth generation of the only FDA (U.S. Food and Drug Administration) approved accommodating lens and offers improvement in near vision for many patients, as well as the distance vision achieved by standard lenses. The first generation Crystalens accommodating intraocular lens (IOL) was approved by the FDA in November 2003

Our patients have clearly indicated a preference for a high definition experience in vision correction and a truly accommodating IOL helps achieve that goal. The Crystalens HD will help many of our patients experience truly good near vision without compromising on the quality of vision at intermediate or distance.

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For patients who have a cataract and want to avoid the need for reading glasses after cataract surgery, Crystalens may be the answer for you. Visit the following website for details of this new technology:

http://www.crystalens.com/us/TheCrystalensProcedure.aspx

Contact us at enquiries@faceandeye.co.uk for further details.

Manchester Royal Eye Hospital has now moved from its old site into its brand new, impressive, state of the art facility adjacent to Manchester Royal Infirmary and the new Manchester Childrens’ Hospital. It also has its own separate dedicated private patients ward. Most major private operations (e.g. surgery requiring general anaesthesia on a day case basis or with a 1-2 night stay in hospital) for self pay patients can be offered at a much lower price than that which is charged by other local private hospitals. Typical operations undertaken in the new facility are: cataract surgery, orbital decompression for thyroid eye disease, enucleation and orbital implant surgery for a blind unsightly eye, cosmetic eyelid surgery or brow lift surgery, midface lift surgery, watering eye surgery (DCR), ptosis surgery, eyelid reconstruction surgery, orbital and eyelid tumour surgery and Coleman fat injection surgery. For details contact us at enquiries@faceandeye.co.uk where initial consultations can be offered (except for patients under the age of 18 who can be seen at Manchester Royal Eye Hospital on thursday evenings)

Self pay cataract surgery at Face & Eye is now much more affordable. Contact my clinic, Face & Eye, on 08458 332233 for further details.

Restylane and Perlane are now available with a local anaesthetic agent (Lignocaine) combined in the same syringe. This means that the application of local anaesthetic creams or the use of painful dental blocks prior to injection of these fillers are no longer required. This has the advantage of making the treatment faster and much more comfortable. Contact Face & Eye on 08458 332233 for more details of this and other facial rejuvenation treatments, or email enquiries@faceandeye.co.uk

Restylane combined with a local anaesthetic agent (Lignocaine) in the same syringe is now available. This now removes the requirement for the application of a topical anaesthetic cream to the eyelids prior to injection making the procedure faster and much more comfortable. Telephone Face & Eye on 08458 332233 for more details of this very popular and highly specialised treatment. Alternatively send an email to brianleatherbarrow@faceandeye.co.uk

Eyelid and facial lumps and bumps, and skin lesions, are very common. Have these removed quickly, safely and in comfortable surroundings at my clinic Face & Eye in Northenden, Manchester. Visit www.faceandeye.co.uk/face/minorsurgery.html for further information. We can also remove skin lesions for all areas e.g. sebaceous cysts from the scalp and back with the minimum of discomfort.

For those clients who are needle phobic or very anxious, safe conscious sedation can be provided by our consultant anaesthetists (”twilight anaesthesia”).

Facial thread veins are very commonly and can cause significant cosmetic problems which can be difficult to disguise with make up. Intense pulsed light treatment can improve on the appearance of facial thread veins making it much easier to rely on light mineral make up only. The treatment takes approximately 15-20 mins each session and requires 3-4 sessions depending on the severity of the thread veins. The Palomar machines at my clinic Face & Eye have patented cooling which helps to reduce the discomfort associated with the treatment.

Visit www.faceandeye.co.uk/face/threadveins.html for further information.

This fractional technology produces thousands of tiny but deep columns of treatment in the skin. This rejuvenates the skin but without the downtime associated with more aggressive skin ablative lasers. The best results are seen when this is combined with intense pulsed light treatment and microdermabrasion. Visit www.faceandeye.co.uk for more information. Our consultant dermatologist, Corinna Mendonca, can treat skin complaints including acne scarring using this technology. For clients with sun and age related skin changes only, our specialist aesthetics nurse practioner, Amanda Baker, can offer advice and undertake treatment sessions.