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Q. I wonder if you have any experience with chemical peels. How long can I expect a chemical peel to last after treatment before it would need to be redone?

A. I have stopped doing chemical peels as I found many patients complain of colour changes in the face after the peel. I have found Dermaroller gives better results with a shorted down time ie time off work of about 3 days where as a chemocal peel takes 10 to 14 days to settle. My experience with dermaroller is only 9 months and it looks promosing in the long term. I cant give you an idea how long peels last as I have not done any peels for the past 5 years

		Mr. LeRoux Fourie Methley Park Hospital Methley Leeds LS26 9HG Tel: 01977 664258 Web: www.lerouxfourie.co.uk

Q. Is there something you could suggest to treat sun damaged skin. The sun seems to highlight all my facial impurities and I would rather not stop going aboard as I love my time off. I already apply a high factor sunscreen and I always have but was thinking I could also apply some treatment in the morning and evenings that will help. Do you offer any kind of in home treatments that are more effective than the ones available on the high street?

A. Hi there. We have some great treatments for sun damaged skin and what you can get depends on the down time you’re willing to put up with, the extent of the improvement you want and your budget. You can arrange to see Jacqui, my beauty therapist if you want, Amanda, my laser specialist, Fiona, my nurse, or me, if you would like a formal consultation. I’m having an open evening on Wednesday 24th November and you can come and see all of us, as we’re all going to be there on that day. We can discuss creams, skin care regimes, facials, chemical peels, laser treatments and so on.

		Mr. Taimur Shoaib La Belle Forme Clinic 24-26 Wilson Street Glasgow G1 1SS Tel: 0141-552 0828 Web: www.labelleforme.co.uk

Q. I am an ex smoker who has had a previous facelift but the area around my lips or chin were not fixed by the surgery. What non surgical options could you offer for this please? Regards Mandy

A. Hi mandy Thanks for your question. You probably need a combined strategy of dermal fillers, chemical peels, dermaroller and medical grade skin care (Rationale Skincare) Please phone 0845 2600 261 for a complimentary skin consultation or email help@paulebanwell.com. Cheerio Paul Banwell www.skininstituteuk.com

		Mr. Paul Banwell McIndoe Surgical Centre Holtye Road East Grinstead West Sussex RH19 3DZ Tel: 0845 2600 261 Web: www.paulebanwell.com

Q. I am of black origin and have dark marks scattered on cheeks from acne. I also have a type of burn around my mouth from some cold sore cream I used. I have had facial microdermabrasions before which have faded the scars and have heard that chemical peels make a drastic difference so would like to give it a try. Can you tell me if this would be a good course of action please?

A. I personally would never do a chemical peel on a black or dark skin for fear of pigment changes. I would advise you to ask your GP to recommend a Dermatologist to give you advice RegardsLeRoux Fourie

		Mr. LeRoux Fourie Methley Park Hospital Methley Leeds LS26 9HG Tel: 01977 664258 Web: www.lerouxfourie.co.uk

Q. Ive had 2 courses of skin resurfacing / chemical peels which cost £200 each, but have not noticed any improvement in my skin. Is there any better treatments for facial lines and somethingthat will firm my skin as well?

A. Thank you for your enquiry. Deeper chemical peels are likely to create more tightening effect, but they do end up more expensive and have  a longer healing period. Laser treatments are also an option, and these days most of the time they involve fractionated delivery, so that the healing is shorter and the risk of side-effects decreases.

		Mr. Lucian Ion 129 Harley Street London W1G 6BA, UK Tel. 0207 486 7757 Web: www.lucianion.co.uk

Q. Id like to tighten the skin around my face (especially around the eyes) and neck and figure I would need a facelift and neck lift at achieve the desired results. Would I be best to have procedures like this together? I ask this because I am not able to pay for the entire costs myself and will likely have to finance a portion of the money if this means having all surgeries at the sametime I am happy to do this. I look forward to your answer.

A. If a facelift is definitely the best treatment for you then you would be best to do things together. However, sometimes the best treatment isn’t what you think may be the best treatment. This is why I usually say to people to come and see me, and let me know what concerns you and what you would like to achieve. I would like them to let you know what I think represents best value for money for the results you’re hoping to achieve. Sometimes we offer things like fat injections or laser treatments or chemical peels. So, as I say, do come and see me, let me know what your budget is and I can come up with a treatment plan for you,

		Mr. Taimur Shoaib La Belle Forme Clinic 24-26 Wilson Street Glasgow G1 1SS Tel: 0141-552 0828 Web: www.labelleforme.co.uk

Q. Please could you advise if this procedure is suitable for acne scarring. If so, what would the estimated cost be of having the treatment done to both my cheeks and thr neck area please?

A. Hello there I am not sure what procedure you are asking about  but a variety of treatments can be used for acne scarring including chemical peels, surgery, fillers, surgiwire, dermaroller and laser Please do contact the office on 0845 2600 261 for further information or email help@paulebanwell.com Cheerio Paul Banwell www.skininstituteuk.com

		Mr. Paul Banwell McIndoe Surgical Centre Holtye Road East Grinstead West Sussex RH19 3DZ Tel: 0845 2600 261 Web: www.paulebanwell.com

Q. Are chemical peels only used to improve the facal area or can it be used on other parts of the body as well?

A. No, the skin on the face is special best wishes Barbara

		Ms. Barbara Jemec The Wellington Hospital Wellington Place St Johns Wood London NW8 9LE Tel: 0207 483 5090 Web: www.barbarajemec.com

Q. I would like your opinion on the best non suurgical procedure for facial rejuvenation?

A. Thank you for your email. There are many non surgical options e,g. Botox, fillers, laser, chemical peels, thread lift.The procedure is selected depending upon the requirement. I have following suggestions to help you further: 1) Please send me good quality photos for my initial comments. 2) You may wish to arrange a detailed consultation to allow me to examine you and give my opinion. 3) Please visit our website: www.vadodariaplasticsurgery.com to allow you to develop better insight into the procedure. Please contact my office on 0208 997 3976 between 9.00 am and 5.00 pm or by email on info@vadodariaplasticsurgery.com for further guidance. Mr.Shailesh Vadodaria FRCS (Plastic surgery) Consultant Plastic Surgeons

		Mr. Shailesh Vadodaria 10 Harley Street London W1G 9PF Tel: 0208 997 3976 Web: www.vadodariaplasticsurgery.com

Q. I am a woman of 42 years and have nopticed recently that I have patchy brown discoloration of my facial skin which apart form. Can you please give me an idea of what kind of condition this may be and treatmnets available.

A. Hi there Pigmentation is very common and may arise for a variety of reasons but is commonly associated with ageing and photodamage. A variety of treatments are available including Medical Grade Skincare (I recommend Rationale Skincare), chemical peels, and IPL Please do contact Kim my secretary to organise a consultation on 0845 2600 261 or email help@paulebanwell.com I look forward to meeting you Cheerio Paul Banwell www.paulebanwell.com

		Mr. Paul Banwell McIndoe Surgical Centre Holtye Road East Grinstead West Sussex RH19 3DZ Tel: 0845 2600 261 Web: www.paulebanwell.com