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The Cheshire Image Clinic in Canal Street, Chester is the flagship of the nationwide Cheshire Image team and has specialised in medical cosmetic enhancements since it was established in 1989. The Clinic Director, Michelle Irving RGN, NIP was a founder member of the first national network of aesthetic nurses in the UK, has been voted twice onto it's steering committee.
She co-wrote and contributed towards the: *National Care Standards for Specialist Clinics (Scotland) - 2003, *IHAS Cosmetic Surgery Standards - May 2003, *Aesthetic Nursing Competencies; an integrated career and competency framework - July 2005 & September 2013, *The Assessment Tool for Nurses in Aesthetic Medicine - August 2007, *Guidelines for Cosmetic Surgery and Non-Surgical Treatments *IHAS standards for Injectable Cosmetic Treatments - June 2008, *University of Greenwich Graduate Diploma in Aesthetic Medicine 2008, *Good Practice Guide - December 2008.
Michelle and her highly trained team of nurses are among the UK’s most experienced aestheticians, with the majority of them holding the Nurse Independent Prescriber qualification, and each of them being validated by Allergan for the treatments they deliver:- Wrinkle softening, Juvederm, Restylane, Perlane, Restylane Vital, Evolence, Sculptra, Sclerotherapy, Chemical Peels, Environ skin care, Medical skin needling and Intense Pulsed Light. Minor surgery including removal of solar keratoses, warts, skin tags, sebaceous cysts and even toe nails, for instance, when they are in-growing, are also routinely performed by all fully qualified and specially trained registered nurses. They have found, though, that many people would like to know more of what’s available but don’t know who to ask without possibly being rushed into a commitment.
At the Cheshire Image Clinic you can be certain of a warm welcome given by friendly, knowledgeable staff in comfortable surroundings. All consultations are free, honest and professional - and without obligation. Utilising their nursing skills and experience, the personnel at The Cheshire Image Clinic work to ensure that their patients receive the most appropriate impartial advice - both consultations and treatments conform to the high standards as defined in The Royal College of Nurses Competency document. All treatments are individualised to ensure the best outcomes for achieving a patient’s aims and objectives. And, if you think surgery is the route for you, free consultations are also given, followed by personal introduction to the most suitably qualified surgeon according to your desired surgical procedure. At no point will you be pressured into making a decision or having a procedure carried out that you have not had time to fully consider. All prices quoted are fully inclusive and without any hidden extras.
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Botulinum toxin type A, know by the brand names Botox (Vistabel), Dysport (Azzalure) and Xeomin (Bocouture), is a naturally occurring protein produced by the bacterium clostridium botulinum. It is licensed as a prescription only medicine and can be used to treat wrinkles like frown lines and crow`s feet as well as hyperhidrosis or excessive sweating. As a prescription only medicine, it requires a face-to-face consultation to determine your suitability for treatment.[Read More]
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Dysport ®, botulinum toxin type A, has been available in the U.K. since the early 1990s. It is a prescription only medicine and is also approved for some cosmetic uses in the UK under the brand name Azzalure ®. You will require a face-to-face consultation with a prescriber to determine your suitability for treatment.
The Genuine Dermaroller™ device is marketed for the treatment of Medical Skin Needling or Collagen Induction Therapy.
The combination of superficial peeling agents in Jessner's Solution, lactic acid, salicylic acid, resorcinol and ethanol has been used for a number of years.
Juvéderm® ULTRA and Juvéderm® ULTRA Smile is an advanced, cohesive, 3D hyaluronic acid matrix dermal filler with local anaesthetic, manufactured by Allergan; the makers of Botox® / Vistabel®.
Juvéderm® VOLUMA is a hyaluronic acid dermal filler used for recontouring and restoring the face in the case of age-releated volume loss in the cheek bone and chin regions. According to the makers, it delivers dramatic improvement in tissue quality, even in challenging areas, and is complementary to other aesthetic treatments and dermal filler procedures.
Juvéderm ® VOLIFT, VOLBELLA, VOLITE and VOLUMA are part of the Juvéderm VYCROSS ® Collection of hyaluronic acid-based fillers which are designed to add volume, restore contours, plus smooth out lines and wrinkles.
The Medik8® brand of skincare is produced by Pangea Laboratories Ltd. Medik8 has a full anti-ageing range taking the philosophy of ‘results without the irritation’ to cleansers, antioxidants, lighteners, retinoids, hydroxy acids and more.
The Microneedle Therapy System or MTS-Roller™ is marketed for the treatment of Medical Skin Needling.
Nagor is the only British manufacturer of silicone and saline breast implants and related medical devices. Nagor have been selling implants since 1979 and each implant comes with a lifetime patient guarantee.
The Restylane range consists of hyaluronic acid dermal fillers incorporating the EMERVEL collection (Lyft (Perlane), Refyne, Fynesse, Volyme, Kysse, Defyne), all specifically designed for injection into the face.
RESTYLANE Skinboosters (Restylane Vital and Restylane Vital Light) are a Non-Animal Stabilized Hyaluronic Acid (NASHA) gel aimed at a whole new approach to skin rejuvenation for the face, neck, décolletage and hands.
The Roll-CIT™ from Environ® marketed for the treatment of Medical Skin Needling is the patent pending creation of Dr Des Fernandes, a South African Plastic Surgeon.
Sculptra (Formerly New-Fill) is a tissue stimulator and is used more as a sculpting and volumising agent rather than just a wrinkle filler. Sculptra contains Poly-L-lactic acid.
The Theraderm Peel is a superficial Jessner's solution chemical peel comprised of resorcinol, lactic acid, and salicylic acid.
Acne is a chronic inflammatory disease of the sebaceous hair follicles.
People are often concerned about the size and shape of their navel, umbilicus or belly button and increasing numbers are looking for ways to make it perfectly shaped. Cosmetic surgeons have developed an operation which can achieve this.
The term `body contouring` refers to a range of procedures that encompass size and weight reduction, as well as re-shaping of certain areas of the body, in some cases following massive weight loss where excess skin is a problem.
The size and shape of the chest can be a cause of much concern for both men and women. There are a number of surgical treatment options, many of which are widely available, that can alter your physical appearance, particularly of the female breast.
Commonly concerns are focussed on changes in the skin and ones complexion that occur as we age. Skin specialists now believe that most of the changes that we see in our skin as we grow older are due to the sun (sometimes referred to as "photodamage").
Protruding ears can be a problem from an early age for young children who may be teased at school. Surgical correction of this is one of the few cosmetic operations performed on children.
The development of small crows feet, or shadows beneath the eyes (dark circles) can be the first signs that our skin is not as youthful and elastic as it once was.
Tear trough rejuvenation is a relatively new treatment that is used to improve the appearance of dark circles or dark hollows underneath the eyes which appear in some people.
The concept of facial skin tightening refers to cosmetic procedures which seek to cause contraction in the tissues to effectively tighten them up or which involve a lifting technique often accompanied by the removal of excess skin.
Liposuction is the most commonly performed aesthetic surgical procedure for fat removal and body contouring.
The condition known by the medical term of gynaecomastia occurs when firm breast tissue forms in males. The mainstream media have recently named this condition as `man boobs` or `moobs`.
Permanent hair removal has only been clinically proven and demonstrated for methods using electrolysis. Several lasers and light based machines have demonstrated permanent hair reduction and are allowed to make this claim.
The hands are the second most visible area of our body. There are now a number of non-surgical treatment options to help rejuvenate the hands.
Eyebrow shape and position can make an important difference to how you look. Plucking them is not the only way to achieve a difference in shape, and sagging eyebrows can be lifted using surgery.
Hyperhidrosis is the condition whereby an individual has abnormally increased or excessive perspiration or sweating which can occur most commonly on the hands, feet, armpits and groin area. Botulinum toxin, Botox is a popular treatment choice.
The signs of ageing on a person’s face start to show as early as the end of the second or the beginning of the third decade of a persons life. At first, fine lines start to form between the nose and the mouth, around the eyes and on the forehead.
Lip augmentation, volumising, shaping or enhancement is a cosmetic procedure which uses various materials to plump out and re-shape the lips.
The option of a more permanent make-up feature such as eyeliner, eyebrow definition or lip liner is chosen by people for a variety of reasons. Skin camouflage can be used to conceal a number of conditions.
Moles, warts, skin tags can be both upsetting to look at and cause social and psychological unease. Thankfully though, most growths are benign and harmless, and removal is often quick and simple with reassuring cosmetic results.
One of the most common forms of non-surgical face lift procedures is to use as combination of botulinum toxins and dermal fillers to plump out wrinkles and any volume lacking areas of skin on the face and provide lift, including the Nefertiti Lift.
Most cosmetic procedures in this area relate to the alteration of the size or shape of the nose.
Age spots or lentigos, sometimes known as "liver spots" are medically known under the condition of hyperpigmentation. Professional skincare clinics have effective treatments to reduce the appearance of more pronounced age spots or hyperpigmentation.
Rosacea is a common chronic skin condition that tends to affect the face. Individuals with vascular rosacea, which tends to include symptoms such as flushing, redness and thread veins, can often be successfully treated with laser or IPL treatment.
Scarring can affect a person’s confidence and self-esteem, particularly when the scars are on the face. Depending on the type of scar and the way an individual heals there are a variety of options for improving the appearance of scarring.
Stretch Marks, known medically as Striae are lines or streaks on the skin, which can be pink, purple or white in colour (depending on their age), that occur when the inner skin layer is stretched thin and loses its elasticity.
In recent years aesthetic practitioners who study the outward signs of ageing on the face have been focussing on the loss of facial volume that occurs as many of us get older.
A variety of options, including using heat generating technologies such as light and electrical currents have been developed to treat thread veins, also called spider or broken veins.
Upper arm laxity, also known as bingo wings is a common problem for many men and women. The main treatments are brachioplasty or upper arm lift and liposuction.
The Cheshire Image Clinic has been attending Cleopatras Total Face And Body Care Beauty Salon for several years and we have had many satisfied clients. The clinic is very professional and we have had many comments about the high standards they set and many clients return for further treatments. We also have a clinic at Cleopatras at Park Hall Hotel, Charnock Richard,Chorley and at this venue the standards are exactly the same. We can from a business point of view highly recommend The Cheshire Image Clinic.
I had a consultation and treatment for Botox from Michelle. I was really pleased with the care I received .Michelle did a wonderful job ! I would highly recommend Michelle and her clinic
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Michelle established what is now known as The Cheshire Image Clinic in 1989. She was a founder member of the first national network of aesthetic nurses and currently remains on it's steering committee [More Info]