Stimulator Peel and Facial: The Red Carpet Facial

Are you constantly on a diet and struggling to lose weight?  Are you concerned about your health? Let's start with some alarming facts about being overweight.

Did you know that there are over 106 factors linked to obesity? Many people assume it is due to too much food consumption and too little physical activity but there are many other important factors to consider such as genetics and or epigenetics. More recent studies have shown how it can also be linked to a person’s microbiota (gut bacteria) as well as underlying conditions such as Hypothyroidism and Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. 

However, you are not alone as obesity statistics from the House of Commons 2018 highlighted that 66% of men and 57% of women in the UK were obese or overweight.

Excess body weight not only affects our confidence and self-esteem but has several associated health risks. Cancer Research UK has linked 13 types of cancer to being overweight and it’s the biggest preventable cause of cancer after smoking. Due to a lack of NHS funding which has led to a decommissioning of services, people with obesity are no longer able to get support and treatment from their GP. 

At Julia Hart Skin Clinic we are an accredited provider of the National Medical Weight Loss Programme and we are passionate about promoting and sharing the same vision:

“to ensure that every person living with obesity has access to treatment”

How Does It Work?

Am I suitable?

• Weight loss medications are indicated as an adjunct to a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity. Together these form part of a weight management programme for patients with a BMI over 30 (obese) or BMI over 27 (overweight) with a weight-related comorbidity such as high blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes or sleep apnoea. 

• For patients with a lower BMI who may not be suitable for weekly weight loss treatments, we offer DNA testing which helps identify which type of diet and exercise are most effective for you. 

• We also have a partnership with a Dietician who can help create a personalised diet plan suited to your taste.  

  
  

  As part of suitability, we will assess your readiness to change. We are unable to treat any patients under the age of 18 years.

How Is It Carried Out?

• Depending on your prescription a simple and painless injection into a fatty area such as the abdomen, or thigh is carried out either daily or once a week via an easy-to-use injector pen. As part of your pre-treatment consultation, our nurse prescriber will teach you how and where to inject so that you feel comfortable to self-administer the medication. 

Contraindications

• Absolute contraindications include the following:

  • Personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma

  • Personal history of Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN2)

  • Hypersensitivity to the product components 

  • Pregnancy

• It is paramount that our patients are suitable before commencing on the programme, other factors taken into consideration before prescribing will include heart, renal and liver disorders. 

• Your suitability will be assessed following a full consultation and pre-treatment assessment with our advanced nurse practitioner.  

What results will I see?

Ultimately you can expect a weight loss, your overall weight loss will be dependent on your dose and duration of the programme.Did you know that even a 5% weight loss can lower your risk of diabetes and cardiovascular conditions, improve your blood pressure, blood lipid profile (cholesterol), osteoarthritic pain, sleep apnoea and importantly improve your health-related quality of life?

How long will I need the treatment?

• Treatment can be continued until your target weight is achieved. 

Side effects

• Although not every patient will experience them, short-term side effects may be experienced due to the slowing down of the stomach emptying. Nausea and stomach upset may occur but usually settle within a few weeks of commencing on the medication. Side effects can often be caused by eating too much of or the wrong type of foods, so slight dietary changes can be very effective for reducing these symptoms.

What is included in the programme?

• Initial online consultation assessing BMI and health indicators 

• Face-to-face consultation and assessment with our nurse practitioner. 

• Regular body  and weight measurements

• Weight loss injection prescription (4-week dose pre-filled pen)

• Needles and sharps box for disposal

• 3 Monthly weight monitoring and BMI analysis  

• Nutritional advice and ongoing support. 

Next Steps

If you are serious about weight loss and you are looking to improve your health and well-being follow the link below to access our online health screening consultation and readiness to change questionnaire. Once submitted this will be viewed by our nurse practitioner and we will give you a call to arrange a face-to-face consultation and commence you on your weight loss programme if suitable.https://www.nmwlp.co.uk/consultation-form/?clinic=julia-hart-skin-clinic+KY12-8DF

The ZO Stimulator Peel and Facial is also known as the “Red Carpet Facial”, loved by celebrities and skin care experts alike!

Developed by the highly renowned expert Dermatologist Dr Zein Obagi this peel is suitable for ALL skin types but is a must for any skin suffering from any of the following, feeling dry and rough, looking dull, congested with blemishes, fine lines and pigmentation issues, open pores, blackheads or any skin that just needs a good old “pick me up”!

The peel itself is a combination of AHA’S (Alpha Hydroxy Acids) which are Glycolic Acid (stimulating, renewing) Salycilic (anti -inflammatory, cleaning, cooling) and Citric Acid (illuminating and glowing). It is designed to exfoliate the epidermis (top layer of the skin) promoting cellular turnover, renewing old dead cells and stimulating the growth of healthy new cells which results in a more smooth, even, glowing skin altogether. The facial /peel includes the following steps:

• Cleanse

• Exfoliate

• Peel

• Prevent and Correct

• Hydration and Calming

• Protect

The stimulator peel can be enhanced to include add on treatments such as bespoke face mask and Dermalux Led Phototherapy sessions. It can also be used on most parts of the body as required.

You can combine this with a session of Endymed Skin Tightening and get the Ultimate Facial- not only improving all of the above benefits but also targeting lifting the jowls at the same time!

The peel has no downtime and can be fitted into your lunch break with an average time scale of 45 mins for the Stimulator peel without add-ons. A course of 4 to 6 treatments are recommended which can be carried out a week apart and is an excellent way to get your skin in tip-top condition before the party season or any event coming up in your life!

It is one of our favourite peel/facials that we carry out in the clinic and we just love to see (and feel) the immediate difference that it makes to our patient's appearance. We really can’t speak more highly of this facial! This in-clinic treatment also complements and enhances all the ZO Skin Care Products that are recommended to our patients! Book for one today and get your skin ready for the holidays, weddings, parties or just because you deserve some self-love!