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Back in January we posted a blog from one of our first ever customers to have the MyCells treatment. Here’s the follow up response to that blog to see how our client found the treatment and the results! Take a look below:

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Well as promised it is time to update you on the effects of the Mycells treatment I had at Face the Future back in January.

I experienced an initial tightening effect following treatment which I was told to expect, but that soon subsided, which I was also told to expect.

The results have been gradual, but I can certainly see and feel a difference.  My lines especially around my eyes have a marked improvement, but it is the texture of my skin that has amazed me the most.  It feels tighter, thicker (which has made my dark circles less noticeable) and firmer.  For a treatment with little downtime, no risk of rejection and totally natural I would highly recommend it.

As a result of the changes I can see and feel I have already booked in for my second treatment.  I am determined if I can hold back those years without fillers or surgery then that is the way forward for me.  Why not book in for a consultation with Kate and find out more.

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To book for a free skin consultation to find out more about the treatment, please contact reception on 0113 282 3300.

What is Glycosylation / Glycation?
Proteins are valuable biological molecules, which are found in almost every part of your body and have a variety of functions. They are present inside the cells making the life of the cell possible. Without them you would not survive as these proteins are needed to carry oxygen and nutrients to the tissues.

Proteins are made up of strings of different amino acids. To function properly they need to be remain as singular molecules move around and to perform their tasks.

However proteins have enemies that they are exposed to every day. These enemies are in the form of glucose molecules, sugars and similar chemicals known as aldehydes. All these molecules can be referred to loosely as glycating agents. The glycating agents try to attach themselves to the proteins, and when they succeed this starts a dangerous situation.

When the glycating agents attaches itself to a protein molecule the combined molecule is a bit like a particle floating around with some super glue stuck to it.

If that bit of glue comes into contact with another protein then that combined molecule may then attach itself to another protein molecule in a process called linking. So now instead of having two good proteins to help the overall health of your body and prevent premature ageing, you now have what is referred to as AGE – advanced glycation end products.

The AGEs move around the body binding to cells and causing them to produce a number of poisonous chemicals plus other toxic by-products. AGEs also increase the formation of amyloid beta which is a toxic material found in the brains of older people and abundant in Alzheimers and dementia patients. As they multiply, these molecules cause havoc with adjacent proteins including collagen and elastin which keep our skin firm and elastic.

As well, AGEs stimulate the production of free radicals which in turn can create more aldehydes which in turn stimulates more glycation.

How can you prevent it?

• Trying to minimise intake of glycating foods- simple carbohydrates and sugars
• By inactivating the aldehydes before they attach themselves to protein
• By preventing the protein which has already got ‘glue’ on it from sticking to another protein.

How would you treat this skin problem at Face the Future?

The most successful method of treating this problem would be to use a combination of Danne Montague King in clinic treatments and the home prescriptive products. The treatments and products used in conjunction will help to repair the cells, and protect against further progression of glycation.

To book for a free skin consultation to find out more about the treatment, please contact reception on 0113 282 3300.

This article was written by: Natalie, Face the Future Clinician

One of our clients has been kind enough to keep a diary of her 18 week program on the Obagi Nu-Derm system. It gives a great insight for anyone looking at using the system for age management / anti-ageing, take a look below:

My Obagi Diary

Day 1

Well this is it, at 55 years of age, and after years of being disappointed with how my skin looks, I am so excited as I have had my consultation and instructions for using the Obagi Nu-Derm system, so tonight’s the night.

Well, it has never taken me so long to get ready for bed!  Glasses on, read instructions, glasses off use product. Glasses on again, next step, glasses off use product.  Need I go on; I think you get my drift.  Like anything else I will get into a routine and it will seem second nature, but I want to make sure I get it right from the start, no half measures.

Day 2

I think I am going to try a little earlier tonight rather than waiting till I’m tired and ready for bed.  9pm and I am taking my make up off.  Must say the routine seemed a little quicker today and I getting more confident with the products.

Day 3

My cheeks are feeling quite warm and are a little red, a bit like I’m blushing.  I am finding the cleanser really nice to use and makes my skin feel really clean and effectively removes eye make up as well.  So far so good, and using it earlier in the evening worked well.

Day 4

Cheeks still warm and a bit pink, but no other symptoms.  I have never looked in the mirror as much.

Day 5

A little bit of dry skin around mouth and nose, but nothing much happening yet.  I am wishing to see something more dramatic but am assured to make the most of this period of calm….

Day 6

The only product I have been struggling with is the Obagi Healthy Skin Protector, I found that it “rolled off” my skin as I rubbed it in.  I have decided to try using less tomorrow to see how it goes.

Week 2

First week over only 17 to go.  Skin feels good not a lot of difference yet.  I was using Environ AVST 4 moisturiser prior to this so was wondering if this has increased my tolerance to vitamin A.  I am enjoying using the Obagi Nu-Derm and certainly using less of the sun protector is better.  I think the products are so concentrated so less is more!

Week 3

Starting week 3 and not a lot has changed since last week.  Not had any peeling or dryness as yet.  The routine now seems like second nature it’s so easy, I wonder why it took so long when I first started.  I have been looking on the internet and  most people on the Nu-Derm system seem to experience extreme dryness, tightness and flaking but as yet I haven’t experienced anything like this.

Week 4

This week, although not tight, my skin does feel ready for cleansing when the evening comes around.  I have already had a couple of compliments on how my skin looks and I can definitely see a difference.  Although I haven’t  had any peeling my skin is obviously renewing itself and re-balancing as although I previously had dry dehydrated skin, and this regime has no moisturiser in it, I don’t feel dry or tight.

Weeks 5, 6 and 7

Not much change from week 4.

Week 8

Wow, how things have changed.  Skin is quite dry around the mouth and chin area.  I am peeling well!  I have also had some complements as to how good my skin is looking and I notice that without make-up it is much more even.  I also think I have been using too much product and have reduced the amount to a pea size.  I have also started putting Vaseline around nostrils and corner of mouth, as these were the areas that tended to split.

Weeks 9, 10 and 11

My skin has remained pretty constant during this time.  Had days of flaking and dryness, it feels a bit like skin dandruff.  I think I have been lucky as this has been the worst side effect so far for me.  I have had no soreness at all and no overwhelming desire to use a moisturiser.

Week 12

I have had to replace the Obagi Nu-Derm Clear, and I’ve run out of Healthy Skin Protector (which I am pleased about).  I am now using Heliocare SPF 50 Gel, which is great, as my sun block and bought another Clear.

Week 18

Well this is it, how does my skin look.  GREAT….  is the answer.  Skin tone is even, no open pores, wrinkles seem less pronounced and the skin looks luminous.  Had compliments about how good it looks, and from people I know mean it.  I have decided to carry on for a bit longer and have increased the strength of Tretinoin (Vitamin A) which has brought on a bit more peeling.

IN SUMMARY:

Looking back over the past 5 months, the routine has seemed a little tiresome at times, but I have always followed it to the letter, especially as the results began to show.  It has made me appreciate my skin more now it is in fantastic condition.  I will never go out again without a quality sun block, and certainly no baking in the midday heat abroad wearing factor 8.  I wear the tiniest amount of foundation and no concealer anymore and my skin looks healthy.  I have tried all sorts of lotions and potions over the years, which promised the Earth (and most of them cost it as well) but this is the only regime, which has lived up to my expectations.  I was well briefed of any side effects before starting, and felt well supported throughout, any questions were quickly answered by Kate at Face the Future, and I would recommend anyone thinking about it to book in for a free consultation and see if it is right for you.

It was for me and I will always be grateful.

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If you would like more information on the Obagi Nu-Derm System, call us today on 0113 282 3300. Please stay tuned for another client diary for Obagi for pigmentation.