How can Brits combat a year of ageing like no other
Having lived in an era of mandatory face masks, virtual work meetings and being confined to our homes, society has become more conscious of our physical appearances. Reflecting on the collective anxieties shared by Brits, physical signs of stress and ageing appeared to be a common contributor to insecurities amongst individuals. According to research from cosmetic innovator Uvence,14% of people in Britain feel that they look at least 5 years older as a result of the stress and anxiety of the last two years. It is increasingly being proven that the link between stress and our skin is stronger than we may realise, with the release of multiple stress hormones, namely cortisol, the need to take better care of ourselves and consequently our skin is becoming a hot topic of conversation.
Further to this, over a third of the nation say they have visible signs of stress and premature ageing, which is most apparent around their eyes. This new year many of us will be looking to kickstart 2022 with better self-care practices. With the knowledge that over 3 million people in Britain are looking to undergo a cosmetic procedure in 2022 because of the impact of the pandemic on their aesthetics, there is a huge demand for new treatments that address patients’ specific desires.
Dr Olivier Amar, leading cosmetic surgeon and CMO of Uvence, outlines the top treatments patients are seeking which use the properties of our own cells:
1) Express PRP
PRP, also known as Platelet Rich Plasma, is a natural and non-surgical treatment that uses the healing power of your own blood to regenerate your skin and encourage new collagen. PRP treatment boosts the skin’s radiance and luminosity, improves texture and reduces the visible signs of ageing. Where traditional PRP treatments involve many injections into the face, Express PRP gives patients all the skin-brightening, rejuvenating benefits of Platelet Rich Plasma but in less time, with less redness and less downtime than other types of PRP, and with minimal discomfort.
2) Uvence
As increasing numbers of people are considering a cosmetic treatment after lockdown, many are seeking more natural alternatives to traditional filler and Botox treatments. Uvence is an innovative and bespoke cosmetic treatment that utilises the patient’s own cells to rejuvenate and subtly plump the skin. Once the cells have been extracted from the patient, they go through a system of purification which are later reinjected into the targeted area – whether that be the face, neck, hands, or décolletage – improving the overall appearance of skin.
3) Morpheus8
Having recently gained prominence after Judy Murray’s impressive results, the Morpheus8 is set to become an increasingly popular treatment post-lockdown. Morpheus8 is a minimally invasive treatment that reduces the appearance of wrinkles, scarring, and sagging skin. The addition of radiofrequency energy to the microneedling procedure helps to further stimulate the body’s natural collagen and healing processes revealing firmer, rejuvenated skin. The micro needle also stimulates collagen production without damaging the skin.
Dr Olivier Amar, leading cosmetic surgeon and CMO of Uvence, discusses how our own bodies provide the toolkit necessary for cosmetic treatments:
“Alongside the natural processes of ageing, research from Uvence has demonstrated that the nation feel the events of the previous two years have certainly perpetuated their physical symptoms. Therefore, with self-care practices are the forefront of people’s resolutions, we have observed an increased interest in skin rejuvenating treatments.
Although traditional cosmetic treatments like Botox and filler still remain popular, many patients are instead opting for more naturally based options. I understand that lots of patients have become more aware and mindful of the properties of cosmetic treatments, and where possible they now favour a more natural approach, making procedures like PRP and Uvence increasingly popular. In fact, our bodies provide us with an outstanding toolkit of properties – and the potential our own properties have in cosmetics is being recognised in the treatments that are now available.
The Uvence treatment utilises the regenerative potential of one’s own purified cells for skin rejuvenation, improving the overall texture of skin over the long-term. I have always said that the best for you is you, and using the power our own cells for cosmetic purposes is testament to this. Despite the fact I also specialise in more traditional treatments, using our own cells to form the foundation of cosmetic treatments is a practice that I predict will become the definitive course of action for treatments in the coming years.”
