COSMETIC DERMATOLOGY
Consultation - Mole Checking £50.00
Consultation - Cosmetic Surgery £50.00
Consultation - Skin Analysis £100.00
Dermatology Skin Clinic runs on a Tuesday morning.
Please ask at reception for further details.
Dr Anastasios Stavrakoglou, M.D.
Dr Stavrakoglou is a fully qualified dermatologist who works at both Hillingdon and Mount Vernon Hospitals with a special interest in Aesthetic Dermatology.
Cosmetic dermatology can help turn back the clock on your skin’s appearance. It may not stop the ageing process, but can sure help restore your skin and give it a healthier and younger looking appearance.
Botox Treatments
Widely used in the medical profession for more than 10 years, it is remarkably effective at eliminating signs of ageing such as frown lines and lines on the forehead and around the eyes (crows feet). It can also be used to create eyebrow lifts. It is also a preventative treatment for wrinkles and therefore it is best to start before lines become too deep. These results are achieved by injecting tiny amounts of Botox into the area being treated using a very fine needle. This relaxes the facial muscles so that they do not contract. After treatment, the lines are smoother and softer and the face looks fresher and more relaxed. A natural expression is maintained by injecting the specific muscles responsible for the wrinkles. It is effective within 1-2 weeks and lasts for approximately 4-6 months.
Resufacing Skin Peels
Skin peels are chemical exfoliants that remove the damaged superficial layers of the skin and stimulate its healthy re-growth in a controlled manner. The resulting exfoliation removes layers of dead skin cells, promotes underlying collagen regeneration to reduce fine lines and even out the texture of the skin. Peels are great for creating a natural youthful look, reducing dark spots and controlling acne.
Restylane - Cosmetic Fillers
Restylane and Perlane are safe, long lasting crystal clear gels, part of a group collectively known as ‘dermal fillers. They contain hyaluronic acid, a substance that occurs naturally in the body. Hyaluronic acid attracts and binds water, hydrating and giving volume to the skin. Fillers can dramatically smooth wrinkles and depp folds, restore natural volume and enhance facial contours. The most common areas to be treated are the nasolabial folds (smile lines) the corners of the mouth and the area around the lips. They can also be used for lip augmentation, for fuller cheeks and to soften scars.
Excessive Sweating
Hyperhidrosis is the term used for excessive perspiration affecting areas such as the underarms, which can be embarrassing. The process involves a number of painless injections with Botox. It starts to work within 3-4 days and lasts on average for 6 months. This is one of the most successful treatments for people with hyperhidrosis and can lead to a dramatic change in the quality of your life.
Mole Checking with Dermatoscopy
Melanomas and skin cancers in general have increased in numbers in the last few decades and it is always good to have any moles that you are concerned about checked by a dermatologist. A special microscope called dermatoscope is used during the clinical examination which enhances diagnostic accuracy. This can help avoid unnecessary surgery and also diagnose cancer at an earlier and safer stage.
Mole/Skin Tag/Wart Removal
Moles and skin blemishes are extremely common. They my be cosmetically undesirable or cause problems when applying makeup or shaving. Moles are very common skin growths which are usually light or dark brown and are sometimes raised. There are two main methods used for mole removal; they can either be shaved off producing optimal cosmetics results or cut out.
A skin tag is a soft, skin-coloured growth that hangs from the surface of the skin. They commonly occur around the neck and underarms. They are harmless and non cancerous. They are easily and quickly removed without any stitches required. Warts are caused by a virus and are commonly found on the fingers and hands as well as the feet. They can be treated with a freezing spray, a technique called cryotherapy.
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