Karen Johnson RGN. NIP. Ad Dip Nut. Med (Rus)
Aesthetic Consultant, Sclerotherapist, Advanced Electrolygist

Aesthetic, Coolsculpting, Vascular, Dermatology & Minor Surgery

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How we correct the dermal filler mistakes of other practitioners

How we correct the dermal filler mistakes of other practitioners

Dermal fillers are amazing for correcting the signs of the ageing process. Age comes with tissue volume loss in the face causing undesirable issues such as; baggy skin, a drooping appearance, gaunt hollows, prominent cheek bones, deep lines and wrinkles, the tired and fed up all day look and generally looking old. When administered correctly, dermal fillers can put you back...Read more.

Goodbye smokers vertical top lip lines !

Goodbye smokers vertical top lip lines !

Pesky vertical lines above the top lip on the “perioral” or “moustache” area, are commonly known as “smokers lines”. However, 90% of people who have them do not smoke. Also known as lipstick bleeding lines, these wrinkles cause distress and embarrassment to almost everyone who come to my clinic over the age of 50. These defiant and quite often very deep vertical upper lip lines, are notoriously difficult to get rid of without causing a trout pout or unnatural look. This is why...Read more.

Why do we gain weight in the summer ?

Why do we gain weight in the summer ?

Research has shown that we can double our calorie intake while on summer holidays. If you don't want to hit the gym hard to shift your post holiday fat bulges, you may want to consider Coolsculpting. FDA approved to permanently shift stubborn unwanted diet and exercise resistant fat....Read more.

Why do some people look "un-natural" after having dermal filler ?

Why do some people look "un-natural" after having dermal filler ?

All too frequently, people come to my clinic after having dermal filler treatment by an inexperienced practitioner looking not just unnatural, but quite frankly “odd”. Yesterday a 60 year old lady come to my clinic after having dermal filler treatment, by a nurse practitioner. The nurse claimed she worked in the local hospital and she visited the lady's home, to perform facial filler on her way to work. Well, if you are not gasping with horror right now, you should be !...Read more.

How to avoid the "witches chin" with dermal filler

How to avoid the "witches chin" with dermal filler

Chins are often forgotten about in aesthetics and are so important in facial symmetry and balance. Chin enhancements are increasing in popularity, I am glad to say, because at North Wales Aesthetics Clinic I perform chin treatments day in and day out and I have been enhancing chins for decades. I do encourage my patients to consider chin treatments when rebalancing a face, which makes a huge difference in 10/10 of people....Read more.

Do you crave nice winter skin?

Do you crave nice winter skin?

Do you want clearer skin, smoother, brighter, more moisturised and softer skin, no visible bumps, skin lesion and blemishes and radiant skin throughout the harsh cold winter months? then read on.... I am a skin specialist and have been working with dermatology conditions and complaints for almost 20 years gaining so much valuable experience. I love passing on my tips to my patients and here are my favourite 6 step regime to achieve the above:...Read more.

Should men moisturise?

Should men moisturise?

About 30% of my clients at North Wales Aesthetes Clinic are men. This shows me that men are finally starting to look after their skins and understanding and recognising the importance of good skin care and wrinkle management. There are hundred of male grooming products on the high street and it is no longer considered an embarrassment when you see men going to the counter with a basket full....Read more.

Is there a need to have a facelift?

Is there a need to have a facelift?

Now, there's a question! In my professional opinion, 95% of people who attend my clinic with facial ageing issues DO NOT require a facelift. 9/10 of my patients who do have surgery, usually benefit from removing eye bags and excessive eye lid skin and lifting the mid face. Non surgical treatments such as...Read more.