Back to School Skin Glow: Facial treatments for busy women and mums that rejuvenate stressed, tired skin.
- infoalcomms
- Sep 2
- 6 min read
September is back-to-school season, and as the last of the slow summer days fade into new routines of early morning drop-offs, late-night homework, and never-ending to-do lists, it is easy for your skin to reflect the stress and tiredness of this new season.
However, it is important to take time for self-care which not only has a postitive effect on the look and feel of our skin from the outside but is beneficial for our mental wellbeing and internal health. Dr Christine advises on the best treatments for women to refresh and rejuvenate tired, dull and stressed skin, giving you that much-needed back to school skin glow and confidence boost.
Back to School Skin Glow: Profhilo Structura
Why it Works
As we age, natural fat loss and skin laxity can lead to a noticeable decline in facial volume and definition particularly in the cheeks and jawline. Profhilo Structura is the latest advancement in injectable treatments, developed to address these deeper structural changes without the need for traditional volumising fillers. With a higher concentration of pure hyaluronic acid and a refined delivery method using a cannula, Profhilo Structura offers a subtle, natural lift while supporting the regeneration of the skin’s underlying structures.
What to Expect
Profhilo Structura works by using a combination of high and low molecular weight hyaluronic acid, produced through a unique thermal process called NAHYCO® Technology. When injected just under the skin, it regenerates superficial facial fat, restoring volume and firmness. This process provides a lifting effect, making your face look more subtly structured and youthful. Because the results are very natural looking, and the treatment carries less risks than traditional dermal fillers, the treatment is popular with patients who have some mild sagging or volume loss but are wary of dermal fillers. By a process called bio-remodelling, Profhilo Structura also stimulates collagen production in the overlying skin, leading to an improvement in skin quality too with greater skin hydration and plumpness, and a reduction in fine lines.
Treatment Considerations
You will need 2 Profhilo Structura treatments spaced around a month apart and a single maintenance treatment every 6 months. There is always a risk of bruising, so please ensure that you do not have any important special events such as holidays, weddings and parties in the week or so after your treatment. Bruising can last up to 2 weeks. Profhilo Structura can also be used in combination with Profhilo.
Back to Skin School: EMface
Why it Works
Loved by celebrities Amanda Holden, Nicole Scherzinger and Rochelle Humes, the EMface treatment is a must-have for anyone who wants to improve the overall appearance of their skin and reduce signs of ageing without needles, downtime, or pain. Using proven RF and HIFES technologies, the EMface treatment is the first and only needle-free procedure that simultaneously treats facial skin and muscles in just a 20-minute session. These synchronised technologies lift, tone and rejuvenate the skin resulting in less wrinkles and more lift, naturally.
What to Expect
Synchronised RF remodels and smooths skin by heating the dermis and increasing the levels of collagen and elastin fibers. HIFES technology restores and elevates facial tissues by selectively contracting muscles and increasing density and quality of muscle structure. EMface can improve definition of the cheeks and the jawline, reduce jowls, and tackle wrinkles and signs of ageing. EMface Submentum can treat a double chin and EMface Eyes can treat the eye area to reduce eye bags and dark circles.
EMface is an entirely non-invasive procedure where clinical studies showed a 26% increase in collagen, 37% less wrinkles and 23% more lift.
Treatment Considerations
Anyone looking for a natural, no needle, no downtime, no pain treatment to regenerate the skin and muscle of the face, is suitable to have the EMface treatment. The optimum result is achieved over the course of 4 treatments spaced a week apart, however some patients will benefit from a further 2 treatments. Patients begin to feel tangible results right after the treatments. Optimal results are usually seen 3 months after the last session of a 4 treatment course and continue to improve following the treatment. It is important to note that longevity of treatment does vary between individuals, and the face will return to its pre-treatment state over time. A maintenance treatment every 6 to 12 months is recommended.
Back to Skin School: Radiofrequency Microneedling
Why it Works
Collagen and elastin production naturally declines as we age, and from our late 20s we start to see collagen production decrease by 1% per year. This figure rises to 5% during the perimenopausal years and then dramatically depletes between the ages of 45-55. Radiofrequency Microneedling is an advanced treatment that rejuvenates and tightens the skin by stimulating the body's natural healing process to encourage the production of collagen.
What to Expect
Radiofrequency Microneedling is an advanced treatment combining both medical microneedling and radiofrequency to rejuvenate the skin by stimulating the body’s natural healing process to encourage collagen production in the dermis resulting in anti-ageing and skin tightening. The radio-frequency energy is delivered through gold plated insulated needles allowing precise delivery to the dermis. This causes contraction and controlled trauma to the tissue and stimulates fibroblasts to produce more collagen and elastin which strengthens and tightens the skin.
Treatment Considerations
Radiofrequency Microneedling is not a painful treatment, although there may be some discomfort and your skin may feel warm and experience a slight prickly buzzing sensation from the needles. To ensure your comfort, a topical anaesthetic cream to numb the skin will be applied prior to treatment. This treatment is considered very safe when the appropriate device is used in trained hands. The optimum result is achieved over a course of treatments and over a period of months.
Back to Skin School: Polynucleotides
Why it Works
Polynucleotides are a new and innovative skin rejuvenation treatment for anti-ageing. They utilise injectable chains of nucleotides - the building blocks of DNA and RNA, to stimulate cell regeneration and repair. Not only do these powerhouses enhance skin health by boosting collagen and elastin production, but they also work to improve skin hydration and reduce inflammation, as well as addressing various skin concerns such as wrinkles, dark circles and uneven skin tone.
What to Expect
Polynucleotides stimulate the skin's natural ability to regenerate cells leading to improved skin texture and tone. They also activate fibroblasts, the cells responsible for producing collagen and elastin, which are crucial for skin elasticity and firmness. During the treatment, Polynucleotides are injected into the targeted areas using a fine needle or sometimes a cannula.
Results from polynucleotide treatment can usually be seen around a month after your last treatment and continue to improve over the next few months. The skin in the treated areas will appear less dull and lined as collagen production is stimulated. The redness of Rosacea may reduce and areas where the skin has been damaged e.g. sun damage, old acne or scarring may repair and improve. When treating the eye area, the skin around the eye area may appear brighter, reducing the tired look of dark circles under the eye, and there may be fewer wrinkles and fine lines.
Treatment Considerations
After treatment you may continue with normal activities, but it is likely there will be redness, pinprick marks and small bumps just under the skin that will be visible and may take from 3-12 hours to settle. In addition, you will have some swelling in the injected areas which can take 2 to 3 days to settle. Bruising may be more apparent the next day and can take up to 10-14 days to resolve so please ensure that you have no important social events in the 2 weeks after your treatment. Treatment can be uncomfortable and feel stingy. A topical anaesthetic cream will be applied before treatment to numb the skin to reduce discomfort.
Back to Skin School: Anti-Wrinkle Injections
Why it Works
Botulinum toxin is a naturally occurring protein which is a very safe and effective treatment to reduce expressive (dynamic) facial lines. The toxin blocks chemical messages from the nerve to the muscle so that the muscle stays in its resting state for a period of 8 to 12 weeks on average. This may be only a partial reduction in movement allowing some remaining movement or a full block in which case there is very little remaining muscle movement in the area-this depends on the amount administered and the location of the product placement. Treatment is tailored to your requirement.
What to Expect
Botulinum toxin such as Botox and Bocouture are licensed to treat frown lines (often referred to as "number 11 lines"), crows feet around the eyes and forehead lines. Successful treatment may not cause the expression lines to disappear completely but may soften them. It is not suitable for lines that are present without facial expression (static lines). Advanced and off-label indications include lip lines, chin "dimpling" muscles, muscles that turn the corners of the mouth down, gummy smile and the neck muscles (the "Nefertiti Neck Lift").
Treatment Considerations
A very fine needle is used and generally this treatment is well tolerated. Treatment is not suitable if you are pregnant or breast-feeding. Dr.Christine will discuss whether this treatment is suitable for your concerns at your initial consultation.
Why Choose Dr. Christine Medical Aesthetics?
Dr Christine understands that life as a busy woman or mum can often be stressful, and her passion is to give her patients the confidence boost they need by treating their skin in the most effective way. Many of the treatments that Dr Christine offers have little or no downtime, which means that women can resume their normal home activities straight after treatment.
Book your consultation today with Dr Christine Or to discuss how she can help you combat tired, dull and stressed skin, and give you the glowing complexion that you deserve.
