Anti Ageing Treatments

Anti ageing treatments are a popular option at Centre for Surgery. Ageing of the skin manifests itself in a number of ways and is due to both functional and environmental factors. Facial skin laxity and sagging, fine lines and wrinkles, hyperpigmentation, facial thread veins, coarse skin texture, uneven skin tone are all recognised features of the ageing process in both men and women. There are two main ways in which people can age – intrinsic factors and extrinsic factors. Intrinsic ageing refers to signs of ageing which can be due to underlying hereditary factors and the ageing which occurs naturally with time. As we age, we naturally lose both fat and muscle mass from the face along with a gradual reduction in the underlying bone volume. This causes the skin to lose its underlying structural support and undergo sagging. Changes also occur with the natural turnover of skin cells which gradually slow down with time which means newer skin cells take longer to form and older skin cells take longer to be shed from the body leading to an overall net accumulation of older skin. Other intrinsic factors include an impairment in production of new collagen and elastin as well the components of skin which are responsible for providing natural hydration and turgor known as glycosaminoglycans or GAGs. A reduction in GAG production leads to drier and more brittle skin.

The main type of factors are extrinsic factors which include environmental influences and an individuals lifestyle choices that can result in a more pronounced ageing process. Up to 90% of the recognised features of ageing are due to extrinsic factors. However many of these extrinsic factors can be controlled more effectively, hence helping to slow down the ageing process. Certain lifestyle habits exert a disproportionate influence on the ageing process and these include a poor diet, smoking and excessive alcohol consumption. The biggest extrinsic factor which contributes the most to accelerated ageing is chronic long-term exposure to strong sunlight and this can be implicated in up to 90% of cases.

Sunlight contains UV radiation and the excessive exposure to UV radiation contributes to a variety of adverse effects on the skin. Collagen and elastin breakdown are facilitated by the production of enzymes referred to as matrix metalloproteinases, also known as MMPs. This leads to the formation of wrinkles and a reduction in skin laxity. MMPs also contribute to the reduction in skin hydration due to the breakdown of GAGs as referred to above. As the production of collagen is impaired, this leads to a disruption in the internal structure of collagen and its precise arrangement in the skin is disrupted leading to the formation of wrinkles. Melanocytes are the main pigment producing cells in skin, however their function is disrupted by excessive sunlight exposure leading to haphazard production of melanin leading to dark blotchy patches. This can lead to the formation of age spots and  uneven skin texture and discolouration in skin tone also known as dyschromia. The fine blood vessels beneath the skin known as capillaries are responsible for transporting nutrients to the skin. Sunlight can disrupt the integrity of these fine blood vessels which can result in facial thread veins and in some cases result in excessive redness of the face also known as rosacea.

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The fundamentals of an effective anti-ageing treatments regimen starts with protecting your skin from excessive sunlight and adopting healthy lifestyle habits with a long-term commitment. Centre for Surgery provide medical grade skin care products proven to work and which can only be prescribed by a specialist dermatologist experienced in the full range of anti ageing treatments. These anti ageing treatments achieve results far in excess of your usual over the counter retail products which lack effectiveness. The prescription-only Obagi Nu-Derm system by Obagi Medical is the gold standard in skin care treatment. At its heart, Obagi-Nu Derm is a combination of Tretinoin cream in varying strengths (0.025, 0.05 and 0.1%) and 4% hydroxyquinone. This combination allows a deep penetration of the active agents not achievable with other products. The positive skin changes occur at the deepest cellular level as opposed to retail products which barely attain a superficial effect. For milder skin concerns, there is also the option of swapping out the retinoid, Tretinoin, with a milder retinol which still carries great advantages of collagen regeneration to reduce the visible signs of ageing. Prior to any starting any anti ageing treatments, our specialist dermatologists will carefully assess you in a holistic manner and determine the best treatment based on your skin type, preferences and lifestyle.

Benefits of Obagi Nu Derm

• Increased production of new collagen and elastin by fibroblasts leading to an increase in skin quality
• Increase in tissue hydration through an increase in GAG production
• Improvement in skin tone through reducing excessive production of melanin and a more even skin colour
• An increase in cell renewal leading to an increase in newer skin cells and simultaneously promoting removal of older skin cells through exfoliation
• Improved blood flow to the skin from stimulation of new development of superficial blood vessels

Based on 135 reviews

Zara Khan

19/11/2021

Amazing from start to finish, the communication was the main thing was fully informed and looked after, on the day of my breast augmentation, the staff were fab and made me feel at ease through out the whole process. Thank you so much.

Mohammed Farid

18/11/2021

I’ve had such a great experience with excellent advice, care and attention and surgical treatment (gynaecomastia) - I can fully endorse the treatment I have received from Centre for Surgery with absolutely no qualms at all. Brilliant in every way - thank you all so much.

Caroline Thorpe

14/11/2021

Very pleased with my whole experience of having a procedure. Was so nervous about getting treatment and i was reassured and felt so comfortable throughout thanks to the amazing nurses. I definitely made the right decision to have breast augmentation at centre for surgery with dr erel.

Melissa Briggs

08/11/2021

So glad I went with centre for surgery, the whole process went very smoothly from the consultations down to the actual day of the procedure. I was so nervous on the day but the whole team put me at ease and I’m happy with my results as I feel a lot more comfortable wearing certain clothes now. My surgeon was Alberto Di Giuseppe who performed a breast Augmentation on me, and I would definitely recommend as he was very clear on what the outcome of the surgery would be and which size would look the best for my frame.

Raphinha kiki

08/11/2021

Couldn’t be happier with Dr Tillo work,i had my breast surgery one week ago and so happy with the results so far,all the staff are extremely nice and very supportive,i would definitely recommend their services,thank so much

Grace Olafemi

15/10/2021

From start to the finish everything was perfect for tummy tuck surgery. All staff is very friendly and the aftercare has been good. The Doctor and the nurse team was fantastic. I'm so happy...result is amazing. Thank you!!!

Ranjit Singh

14/10/2021

This was overall a great experience, all the staff at Centre for Surgery were friendly and put me at ease. It is a nerve wracking thing to go through an op but the staff were so nice. Mr Ertan has got a great team around him. On the day of the operation everything went smoothly to plan, there was no delay or holdups, I had another consultation with Mr Ertan who confirmed what was going to be done and that I was still happy to proceed. I was prepped for the procedure, I met with the anaesthetist who again was really nice and put me at ease explaining his role. After the procedure I woke up with the nurse by my side making sure I was OK and checking on me, I was able to stay in the clinic until I was ready to leave and was not rushed at all. I was well looked after from the start to the point when I was discharged. Post operation I was staying at a local hotel it was so close there was no point in even getting a taxi and I was able to walk back where my partner was waiting for me. I was expecting a lot of bruising to both my eyes but there was very little if any by the time the cast came off after 7 days, I am now at the two week post operation point and it is healing well with no outwardly visible bruising or scaring. The next milestone is a checkup at the 6 week point with my surgeon. If you're thinking of having something like this done I would highly recommend getting in touch with Centre for Surgery.

Layla Karami

13/10/2021

The staff at Centre for Surgery were very kind and accommodating. They answered any questions I had about the procedure and were constantly checking up on me. A special thank you to Christina for all her support throughout.

Gemma Small

08/10/2021

I would just like to state the quality of care received from the nurses at Centre for Surgery was beyond the highest level. Sophie takes her patient care to another level beyond words. She always puts me at ease. She is there for me even at awkward hours just when I mostly needed reassurance and she is one of the most compassionate nurses I have come across and demonstrates her passion naturally for caring for others. She totally deserves recognition at its finest and thank you for always being there for me. 😍

Centre for Surgery specialise in the full range of anti ageing treatments which our dermatologists deploy in unique combinations to effectively treat all types of skin concerns and premature aging. Treatments include microneedling, chemical peels, laser resurfacing and also more invasive treatments like anti wrinkle injections and dermal fillers. The Obagi Nu Derm perfectly complements all our in-clinic treatments which can lead to an increase of up to 50% in treatment effectiveness. The key with many treatments is to remove dead skin cells and promote the development of newer and more youthful skin which contains higher levels of collagen and elastin for increased resilience and tone. When the skin is able to more effectively exfoliate itself with medical grade treatments, this then helps to enhance the effectiveness of over the counter products such as retinol taken at home.

Fotona 4D laser

Non-invasive laser rejuvenation using Fotona 4D dual wavelength laser is a very powerful and completely non-invasive treatment that can reduce hyperpigmentation and treat facial redness and thread veins. This treatment can treat both brown age spots and areas of redness in addition to achieving a significant degree of skin tightening when a course of treatments is undertaken. Fotona 4D achieves best results when combined with the Obagi Nu Derm system. As with all laser treatments, it is extremely important to take adequate protective measures against excessive sunlight exposure including wearing regular sunscreen.

Morpheus8 skin tightening

Morpheus8 is a fractional radiofrequency micro needling treatment for the effective treatment of lines and wrinkles, uneven tone and texture and skin tightening without the need for more invasive surgical procedures like a facelift. The Morpheus8 procedure achieves a fresher, younger and healthier appearance through the tightening and lifting of tissue in the neck, under the chin, jawline and brow area in addition to tightening the skin on the décolleté. Morpheus8 can be used as a pre-surgical treatment or replacement for facelift and neck lift surgery and can even be used to maintain the results of surgery after a facelift.

Centre for Surgery are committed to following the latest national guidance and strict medical protocols in the provision of anti-ageing treatments. All laser treatments are only carried out by trained aesthetic practitioners and dermatologists for safer outcomes.

Centre for Surgery is located at 106 Crawford Street in Marylebone. Crawford Street is just off Baker Street.

We are easily accessible by all major bus routes that pass through Baker Street as well as Baker Street underground station.

From the tube station, we are just a 5 minute walk southwards down Baker Street followed by a right turn onto Crawford Street. The clinic is about 200 yards on the left.

There is ample local pay & display parking in the surrounding area and an NCP car park is located further west along Crawford Street. Our local residential parking zone is the City of Westminster.

Address: 106 Crawford Street, Marylebone, London, W1H 2HY