New Cosmetic Surgery Trends 

Have you ever heard of Buccal Fat Removal, The Bullhorn Lift or Bra Bulge Reduction? Well, now you have, and a leading cosmetic surgeon, Alex Karidis at Karidis Clinic helpfully injects some clarity into this for us. Karidis is a leader in his field of cosmetic surgery, so who better to offer insight? These newer treatments respond to a patient-led demand to tackle less conventional concerns as many look to contour or rejuvenate other areas of their face and body. And let’s face it, the ever-loved contouring by whatever means, is here to stay. 

Buccal Fat Removal

This is an answer to a woman’s desire for a slender, V-shape face and a man’s wish for more chiselled jawline and high cheeks. 

“Incisions are made on the inside of the mouth but I would need to be careful not to do this procedure on anyone too young, as removing fat from this area causes volume loss which can inevitably age someone later down the line”, explains Karidis.

The Bullhorn Lift

For an ideal length between the nose and mouth look no further. Bullhorn Lift is also an excellent procedure for those that have a too long philtrum, the area between the bottom of the nose and the edge of the lip.

Bra Bulge Reduction – Liposuction

Bra fat can often make women self-conscious. This area is stubbornly resistant to diet and exercise but there are now options available to eliminate it.

“Many people think liposuction is used just for removing significant excess fat on the tummy or flanks, but it can also sculpt and define smaller, more delicate areas of the body, like under the chin, along the arm or on the upper back. Done correctly, bra bulge reduction using liposuction will only require one procedure”, says Karidis.

Wanting to get rid of the bra bulge naturally?

“Coolsculpting, i.e. Cryolipolysis is also an option but it’s not as effective at removing fat as liposuction is”, adds Karidis.

Skin Experts’ Glow Secrets

For the latest beauty products recommendations that guarantee a radiant skin in 2021 we spoke to Aesthetic Doctor Preema Vig, Dr Amiee Vyas and Cosmetic and Dermatology Nurse Practitioner Anna Baker. 

Profhilo HAENKENIUM® Cream

For many, our lifestyle changed again, post-lockdown, and the skin will be once again exposed to all sorts of elements, from dry, stuffy air on public transport or the blue light at the office, even your mask rubbing on your face to the usual environmental elements like pollution and UV rays.

“Profhilo Haenkenium Cream is the perfect choice as it is a topical formulation that provides immediate skin hydration, natural antioxidant protection and long-term accumulative skin rejuvenation results”, says Dr Preema Vig, MBBS MRCGP MBCAM, Medical Director at Dr Preema London Clinic

Even for the fans of aesthetic treatments such as peels, dermal fillers and micro needling, this is a perfect choice for restoring the normal levels of hydration to the skin and soothing irritated skin.

SkinBetter Science sunbetter® Tone Smart SPF

Out and about again, it’s important to remember to apply SPF to skin and make it part of our skincare routine each morning. Even if our favourite foundation has SPF it should not be used as the main form of UV protection. 

“This sunscreen is one of my favourites. It has a blended broad-spectrum SPF 50, it is a 100% mineral-active sun protection product in a tone-adapting compact that also gives you a hint of colour, so if you would like a coverage top up throughout the day, this is your go-to product”, says Dr Amiee Vyas, Founder of Doctor Amiee Facial Aesthetics & Skin.

The amount of sunscreen you should apply to the skin is much more than you would apply in make-up form, and SPF should be re-applied throughout the day.

SkinBetter Science AlphaRet® Exfoliating Peel Pads

“Busy lifestyle often means neglecting our skincare regimes. I love these pads because they come individually wrapped for single use, they are fast and easy to use and don’t take up much time at all”, says Cosmetic and Dermatology Nurse Practitioner Anna Baker. 

The AlphaRet® Exfoliating Peel Pads use a patented, triple-acid (glycolic, lactic and salicylic) formulation, enhanced with patented retinoid, AlphaRet®, to exfoliate the skin and remove any dirt and debris we may have picked up during the day, leaving your skin feeling smooth and bright.

Use one pad in the evening, up to three times a week, to exfoliate skin, remove dead skin cells and prevent clogged pores, leaving skin smooth, bright and rejuvenated. For more information visit www.aestheticsource.com