This guest blog post is by Amanda Burton. “Mid-February 2020. I was eagerly anticipating the Easter break and had booked my flights and accommodation for a short holiday in the Algarve. My last trip abroad had been in 2013 and I really needed a break. I am a busy mum to one teenage son. At…
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There is still so much to learn about COVID-19, and scientists across the world are searching for more effective treatments and working on potential vaccines. They are also focused on understanding why some people are more vulnerable to the virus. Why does one person have no symptoms at all, whereas for another it may prove…
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Did you know that 36% of adults in England are overweight and a further 29% are obese? If you have ever struggled with your weight, you are definitely not alone. Obesity is linked to an increased risk of many health problems, including high blood pressure, high cholesterol, Type 2 diabetes, heart disease, stroke and many…
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The situation with Covid-19 is evolving every week. We’re watching carefully to see how we can begin to reopen The Clinic. The UK government published guidance for employers on 11th May to help them get their businesses back up and running safely. The guidance now says that “for those who cannot work from home and…
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We are delighted to announce that we now have a PCR coronavirus testing kit available for purchase. These tests are conducted at home before being analysed by an independent laboratory and give high sensitivity and high specificity results. Dr Mayoni has been waiting for these tests to become available in the UK and is very…
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Our receptionist, Kimberly, shares her personal experiences of hyperpigmentation, and her skincare journey… “Many expats may agree with Dorothy’s words “there’s no place like home”. If I were able to get my hands on a pair of ruby-encrusted sling-backs and click my heels to go back home, I’d do it in a heartbeat. This year…
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Our beauty therapist, Silvia Bonino, has some advice on how to protect our skin from the effects of digital ageing and pollution in our homes. We all know that our environment has a massive influence on our skin and how it ages. By being in lockdown, at least we know we are less exposed to…
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The Clinic’s nutritional therapist, Tess Ström, with some tips to support your immune system during times of stress and make sure you are in the best position possible to navigate the challenges of isolation and lockdown. I have been getting a lot of questions about how we can protect ourselves from COVID19 infection. First of…
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Dr Mayoni has recorded this short message to let you know how we at The Clinic will provide support during these unprecedented times: Please do feel free to reach out to us – we are still here. You can contact us on email or at the usual phone number.
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We love the Obagi range of professional skin care. These products really target the dermal layers of the skin, meaning that the active ingredients are carried right to where they are needed. The range incorporates in-clinic treatments with at-home skin care, with a routine tailored exactly to your personal requirements. Obagi is a world-leading skin…
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Did you know that The Clinic clients can access our very own Personal Trainer and Coach? Siri Andersen is a working mum with two young children, and she knows first-hand how important a balanced approach to exercise and nutrition is, particularly for women. She is more than familiar with the challenges that working parents face…
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We’re delighted to add a third Peel2Glow formulation to our range, with the new Beauty & Boost GLOW treatment joining Skin Bloom GLOW and Brightening & Filling GLOW in our online shop. Beauty & Boost GLOW combines four antiageing peptides to increase local volume in the skin, provide immediate intensive hydration of the surface layers…
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Dealing with unwanted hair can be a time consuming, expensive and painful process! A survey reported Harpers Bazaar1 found that the average women will spend £23,000 to wax away unwanted hair over the course of her lifetime! That’s why we are delighted to offer the Primelase HR laser hair removal system here at The Clinic,…
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Into 2020 with a bang! We’re delighted to announce that respected aesthetic practitioner publication Aesthetics Journal has a profile of Mayoni in the January 2020 issue. You can read the full version here, all about how and why Mayoni moved into the aesthetics field from a surgical background and what she is most excited about…
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I’m delighted to be introducing three new and exclusive treatments to The Clinic, our Skin Lift Trios. These are advanced medi-facial treatments that cleverly combine two different techniques so that you get maximum results. Plus the choice means you can tailor the treatment to your individual skin’s needs. I’m really excited to share them with clients…
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We’re delighted to announce that we are finalists in the Aesthetics Awards 2019! The Clinic by Dr. Mayoni is nominated in The Celluma Award for Best Clinic London, which is wonderful news and a great honour. We are in some really good company, so we’ll be keeping all our fingers crossed. The Awards Ceremony will…
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Take a look! Dr. Mayoni met with Dr. Christian – yes, TV’s Dr Christian! – recently to talk about the Save Face register. Save Face is a national register of Accredited practitioners who provide non-surgical cosmetic treatments, things like anti-wrinkle injections and dermal fillers. The Register means that members of the public can choose their…
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We’ve just added a new Peel2Glow product to our online shop range. Brightening & Filling GLOW works to smooth and firm the skin, targeting fine lines and tackling uneven pigmentation and sun damage. The fabulous Peel2Glow DIY peels get real results in the comfort of your own home. Formulated by award-winning brand Skintech, they are…
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Our nutrition expert Tess Ström is a fully qualified Nutritional Therapist with a functional medicine outlook. In this guest blog post, she discusses how nutritional therapy and functional medicine can address hormonal imbalances: Do you ever suffer from mood swings or low energy particularly around your menstrual cycle? Or have you perhaps passed the age…
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Dr. Mayoni attended the House of Lords for afternoon tea earlier this week as one of f:Entrepreneur’s inaugural #ialso Top 100! f:Entrepreneur seeks to shine a light on multi-achieving women. The campaign is aimed at both men and women, because everyone has something to learn from their stories. The #ialso Top 100 campaign celebrates one…
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We’re delighted to announce that the new at-home peel treatment kit, Peel2Glow, is now available to buy at The Clinic! This is a 2-step treatment from award-winning brand Skintech. It’s got everyone talking and is a great way to give your skin a glow – from the comfort of your own home! Each kit contains…
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Last Wednesday, Dr. Mayoni hosted an evening at Annabel’s in Mayfair to talk all things pelvic floor and women’s sexual health, and to help to shine a light on this sometimes taboo subject. Here at The Clinic we believe it’s vital that women feel able and empowered to talk about this subject more. Many are…
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Dr. Mayoni shares her thoughts on why it is so important for women to get access to the information and advice they need… “A little while ago I spent the afternoon in a consultation with a patient who suffered significant birth trauma both physically and mentally almost ten years ago. It had taken her this…
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We’re pleased to welcome a new rejuvenation treatment to The Clinic: Dermapen. Dermapen is a micro-needling device and is replacing our E-Dermastamp (E-DS) treatment. You may already be familiar with Dermaroller, and Dermapen works on similar principles – although with a couple of key differences, which we’ll come to in a moment! If you’re new to…
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A new report released this month gives a shocking insight into how clients are being exploited by unregistered aesthetics practitioners. Don’t be a victim: read on to find out how you can protect yourself before you seek treatment.
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Bioidentical HRT Did you know that we now offer Bioidentical HRT, or Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, here at The Clinic? For those of you who haven’t heard of it before, Bioidentical HRT (BHRT) is a great option if you are experiencing hormone fluctuations and imbalances.
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Making our clients happy is the number one aim for all of us here at The Clinic: we think that to look good, it’s essential to feel good too! That’s the thinking behind our SkinFit, BodyFit, MindFit ethos: we want everyone to feel the best that they can feel and really achieve that glow. So…
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We’re absolutely thrilled to announce that we have been nominated in The Dermalux Award for Best Clinic London category at the 2018 Aesthetics Awards!
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Following on from the statement released by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regarding vaginal rejuvenation treatments, respected publication Aesthetics Journal has published an article that might be of interest to our clients.
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It’s always wonderful to hear from our clients: we work hard to give you the best experience possible, and hearing positive feedback gives us a warm glow inside! Take a look at this absolutely lovely review we received recently for a semi-permanent microblading treatment.
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Many of you will have seen today’s headlines regarding the FDA warning against vaginal rejuvenation or tightening treatments and here at The Clinic, Dr Mayoni is keen to provide reassurance and perspective on what today’s news means for you.
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Dr. Mayoni is in print again! Her latest piece, titled “The Last Word: Pathway into Aesthetics”, focuses on the growing trend for newly qualified medical practitioners to enter aesthetics practice.
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Have you ever considered having a facial peel, or wondered how they work? Are you feeling confused by the number of different options available and bamboozled by jargon and extensive ingredients lists?? Well worry no more, we have the low-down to leave you feeling informed and empowered in just a five-minute read!
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We’re thrilled to be a part of this makeup detox event on 9th June, featuring Trying To Be A Mum blogger Keeley and makeup expert Tahira An afternoon devoted to makeup chat and finding out about “clean” makeup to help detox your makeup bag – what’s not to like?? There will be lots of tips…
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You may have heard of the Non-surgical Lift – an evolution of the 8 Point Lift, or the Fluid Face Lift. It’s a relatively new approach, targeting specific areas of the face with small amounts of filler. But how does it work? And is it all it’s cracked up to be?
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You may remember our post earlier this year in which top blogger Slummy Single Mummy put Geneveve to the test. Well the wait is over: her three-month post-treatment verdict is in! Geneveve by Viveve is our treatment for vaginal laxity and stress urinary incontinence (SUI). Slummy Single Mummy Jo wrote a detailed, down-to-earth, funny and…
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Dr. Mayoni has a busy schedule next week! She will be out and about in London sharing her skills, knowledge and expertise at two upcoming conferences… First up is the European Society of Aesthetic Gynaecology (ESAG) Third World Congress, on Friday 27th April.
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GDPR is coming: what it means and why it matters Big changes are coming in the way that your data is used by organisations. You may already have heard of the General Data Protection Regulation, or GDPR. This new regulation comes into effect in May 2018, and will give you more control over how your…
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Dr. Mayoni attended the MD Codes ™ Masterclass course earlier this week, with world leading plastic surgeon Dr. Mauricio de Maio. MD Codes ™ treatment is the brainchild of Dr. Mauricio de Maio – who is also the man behind the 8 Point Lift.
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Dr. Mayoni is spending today teaching with the OFAA – the Oculo-Facial Aesthetic Academy – helping other healthcare professionals to learn the skills needed to deliver safe, effective aesthetics treatments.
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Our lovely Dr. Mayoni is off to Paris to give a talk at the IMCAS conference. For those that don’t know, IMCAS is the International Master Course on Ageing Science. The congress is dedicated to plastic surgeons and dermatologists, aiming to bridge the knowledge gap between these two specialities, and help people work more closely…
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A couple of weeks ago the lovely Slummy Single Mummy blogger, Jo, came to The Clinic to have the Geneveve by Viveve treatment. This is our new treatment for vaginal laxity and stress urinary incontinence (SUI). Jo has written a detailed, down-to-earth, funny and 100% honest account of her experience, and we couldn’t be more pleased…
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Happy new year everyone! 2017 was a massive year for all of us here at The Clinic, and we have loads of exciting plans for 2018. My first speaking engagement of the year is coming up later this month, and I’m really looking forward to it: I’m one of the guests at this month’s Featured…
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I am totally thrilled to be able to announce another new treatment at The Clinic! From the new year we will be offering scalp micropigmentation (SMP), thanks to expert Kelly Morrell from Scalp Confidential. Kelly will be based at the Clinic one day per week, and we will be working together to offer a range…
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Most of us will suffer from acne at some point in our lives, often in adolescence as we go through puberty. But for some, acne continues to be a problem into adulthood. Estimates vary, but it is believed that up to 20% of women over the age of 25 have adult acne. And it is more…
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If you’re anything like me, the recent cold weather may have found you trawling through online booking sites in search of next year’s summer holiday. I’m dreaming of sunshine and beaches and blue skies! But if you suffer from thread veins and are already feeling uncomfortable at the thought of wearing swimwear, now is also an…
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I’m even more excited than usual about Friday this week! I’ve got two lovely appointments in the diary, both relating to the Geneveve by Viveve treatment. First up, I’m talking at the International Association of Aesthetic Gynaecology and Sexual Wellbeing (IAAGSW) World Congress. It’s the first IAAGSW conference of its type, and is taking place…
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Another piece of lovely news this autumn: The Clinic is currently rated 4.9 out of 5 for its aesthetics services by Treatwell, the largest hair and beauty bookings website in Europe! This is AMAZING, an enormous thank you to everyone that has voted for us. We really appreciate your time and effort in giving us…
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Most of us know that vitamin C is an important part of a healthy diet. It’s good for our immune systems, and also helps us to absorb iron, which is particularly important for women. So it’s a good idea to make sure we get enough. But what about skincare products containing vitamin C? What are…
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I’m really pleased to announce that The Clinic has a fabulous new Instagram account – doesn’t it look lovely? My lovely team will be posting to this account regularly, so if you use Instagram, do give us a follow! This is a great place to find out all about our latest offers, tips and events….
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It’s time to think about winter skin! The seasons are on the turn again – it’s time to dust off the central heating thermostat and dig out the scarves and gloves! And while you prepare your home and wardrobe, don’t forget to prepare your skin for winter too. The change of seasons can be tough on…
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I’m not exactly sure how it happened, but September is upon us, and the kids have gone back to school. The weather was suitably dreary here in Honor Oak this morning, but we’re in no danger of the back-to-school blues at The Clinic, as we had some fantastic news last week! The Clinic with Dr. Mayoni…
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I can’t wait to tell you all about the latest treatment we’ve added to our advanced treatments at The Clinic: ULTRAcel. It’s a revolutionary skin rejuvenation treatment for the face and neck. I first discovered ULTRAcel at a conference earlier this year, and I just had to have a go! It’s such a great device:…
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I was very excited to appear in a Daily Mail feature today. As many of you will know, I worked as a surgeon in the NHS before setting up a private aesthetics practice. I was interviewed by the Daily Mail for this article, which discusses the pressures faced by women, and particularly mothers, working as…
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I’m really pleased to tell you about the latest treatment we’re bringing to The Clinic: the Geneveve Vaginal Rejuvenation Treatment from Viveve. Geneveve is a treatment for vaginal laxity – something many women experience after giving birth. As you may know, your pelvic floor is never quite the same post-babies! Many women struggle with urinary…
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I have a busy weekend coming up! I’m delighted to be speaking at the FACE, the Facial Aesthetic Conference and Exhibition, this weekend. This is one of the biggest events in the Aesthetics calendar, and something I really enjoy attending.
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What is rosacea? Rosacea is a common long-term skin condition that mainly affects the face. It often begins with episodes of flushing. Over time, other symptoms develop. These include permanent redness, particularly on the cheeks, nose, forehead and chin, visible small blood vessels in the skin and spots and bumps in the skin.
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What are peptides? You’ve probably heard of peptides – they’re an ingredient in many skincare products. But what are they, and what do they do? The science behind their role in skin health is fascinating. It all comes back to one of the most important elements in healthy, youthful skin: collagen!
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Did you know that botulinum toxin, or Botox™, can be used to treat hyperhidrosis? It is one of the recommended approaches alongside other options including medication and lifestyle changes. It has been clinically proven to be safe and effective for sufferers. What is Hyperhidrosis?
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Let my team at The Clinic help find the best SPF product for you… As Spring gets into its swing my thoughts turn to outdoor living. Long lazy barbecues with friends and family, picnics at the park, Sunday lunches in the pub garden, alfresco cocktails… maybe even a trip to the beach if I’m lucky. All…
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Do you ever find yourself staying up later than you meant to, and dragging yourself out of bed the next morning? Recent figures suggest that you’re not alone. Apparently adults in the UK are under-sleeping by an hour a night. Or to put it another way, missing out on one whole night’s sleep EVERY week!…
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I’m really excited to announce that Plexr is joining our range of Advanced Skincare treatments at The Clinic later this month! I’m constantly keeping an eye out for new products and equipment to bring to The Clinic. However, for us to even consider adding to our range it has to be something really special. I’m not…
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After a very busy start to 2017 we’re all set for Launch Week! Not ones to rest on our laurels, and knowing that the best way to cope with January is to keep looking forward, we’ve had a very busy start to 2017 at The Clinic.
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Have you ever considered having a chemical peel, but are nervous about giving it a try? You’re not alone. People often ask me if they will end up like Samantha in Sex And The City, whose deep peel went horribly wrong! Firstly let me reassure you that this is not what will happen to you. Chemical…
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Happy New Year! Christmas seems to have flown by, how can it possibly be 2017 already..? We’re very busy at The Clinic with lots of exciting plans for the coming months, including renovations and the launch of the new clinic in early February. Watch this space 🙂 So I’m eager to get cracking on 2017,…
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We have a fabulous new product in the Clinic this month: the gorgeous Aromatherapy Associates range of oils. We are now using their exclusive oils products for our massages and treatments. This gorgeous range combines blended essential oils with active botanicals, meaning the products not only smell INCREDIBLE but also leave the skin glowing and…
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Massive thanks to the lovely folk at Absolutely Magazine, who allowed me to wax lyrical on my favourite subject, aesthetic beauty, in their latest issue!
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We’re excited to announce our new, baby-friendly appointments at The Clinic, every Tuesday, between 9.30am and 2.30pm.
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For a while now I’ve been looking into alternatives for the towels we use at The Clinic. As you can imagine, we were getting through LOADS every week! The washing and drying was really inefficient, using litres of water and lots of electricity. Not great for the environment. Looking after the towels was also taking…
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I’m excited to announce that I am now offering Dermalux phototherapy treatments at The Clinic by Dr Mayoni. This is an ingenious product that I’ve been interested in for some time now. Thanks to my new premises in Honor Oak Park, I finally have the space to offer it to my clients!
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This week I had the honour of being interviewed by the wonderful Tahira, a talented make up artist, hair stylist and beauty specialist. Tahira writes a fabulous blog, Beauty By Tahira, which is packed with excellent beauty and style advice. Tahira and I talked about skin ageing, and how to tackle it – including exfoliation and how best to support collagen…
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You may have heard of the 8 Point Non-surgical Facelift – sometimes also known as the 8 Point Lift, or the Fluid Face Lift. It’s a relatively new approach, targeting eight specific areas of the face with small amounts of filler. But how does it work? And is it all it’s cracked up to be?
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I am excited to be able to offer a new treatment to my clients – this time working to nourish your skin from within! The Advanced Nutrition Programme™ (ANP) is a range of vitamin and mineral supplements and plant extracts, formulated with your skin, hair and nails in mind.
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Good news: the Professional Standards Authority (PSA) for Health and Social Care has accredited Save Face! And why is this good news, I hear you ask?! Save Face is a register to help consumers search, compare and rate aesthetic practitioners. The register gives you reassurance that we have all been assessed against a stringent set of standards.
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I’ve been working with the Obagi Nu-Derm range for some time now, and have had the opportunity to see its effects at first hand on many of my clients. If you are considering trying the range yourself, I thought it might be useful to talk through some of the science behind the results: how and…
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As part of our #IFeelMoreLikeMe campaign, we’re asking mums to share their moments of remembering that they’re actually human beings in their own right, not just slaves to little people – and finding out about how some inspiring mums manage it! This week we caught up with Alex Manson-Smith, co-writer (alongside Sarah Thompson) of the very…
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I just wanted to share some exciting news with you: last month I was very proud to become an official Obagi Ambassador! Obagi Ambassadors are people chosen to represent the brand: people who have worked with the products and seen the way they transform skin. The Obagi range of products is such a joy to work…
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Have you seen our #IFeelMoreLikeMe campaign, celebrating the moments and experiences that make us remember that we’re more than ‘just’ mums, wives, partners, employees, employers, friends… the list goes on…?! Sometimes you have a moment that just makes you feel more like YOU, and that’s what we’re reclaiming here! As part of our campaign we’re talking to some…
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I recently wrote a piece for the rather wonderful website Mummy’s Gin Fund, a parenting network and social enterprise in London and South East England. The article, “What’s wrong with Botox for mums?”, set out to challenge the idea that mums should feel somehow guilty for having treatments like Botox or fillers. While we’re happy to flaunt…
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The lovely people at Mothers Meeting featured me in their email yesterday! Thank you for the shout out ladies! “NUMBER 01 SHOUT OUT GOES TO THE AMAZING DR MAYONI AKA THE FACE (BOTOX) DOCTOR!!!! NOT FOR JUST BEING AMAZING AND GIVING THE BEST FACE PEELS, SHE HAS ALSO GIVEN SOOO MANY OF OUR MAMAS THEIR…
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One of my clients kept a diary while she completed her first course of Obagi Nu-Derm treatment earlier this year – and has kindly agreed to share it with you, to help anyone contemplating a course themselves. This is her unvarnished, honest, warts-and-all opinion on the process and the results. I hope you find it useful!…
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I had a great time talking to inspirational website Mothers Meeting back in February. We focused on botulinum toxin – of which Botox® is one of the leading brands. They asked me all about how and why I came to set up the Dr Mayoni aesthetics clinic, before we got down the nitty-gritty of what I think…
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I’ve just spent two days holed up at Jane Iredale HQ learning all about their fantastic makeup range. I felt a bit like a kid in a sweet shop! Not only has it been great fun, it’s also been absolutely fascinating: I think my clients will love the products. The skincare makeup range suits so…
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Good news for those thinking about having a cosmetic procedure: the General Medical Council (GMC) has published new guidelines to help. The GMC Guidelines have been a long time coming: I’ve been watching with interest since the government commissioned a review of the industry in 2013 by Prof Sir Bruce Keogh. At that time, it was found…
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Among the many things on a bride’s “to do” list, skin care and preparation can easily get left to the last minute, or forgotten completely. But if you spend a little time planning your treatments in advance, you can arrive on your big day looking radiant and glowing with health – even if you…
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I’m often asked by my clients whether they can apply makeup after their treatments, which is understandable if you want to cover up redness or breakouts. Unfortunately the answer is usually no, because makeup can suffocate the skin and interfere with regeneration and healing. Standard ranges contain chemicals such as parabens, synthetic dyes and artificial…
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You may have seen the Fitzpatrick skin types mentioned on my website, so I thought it would be useful to give a quick introduction to what they are and what they mean. The Fitzpatrick scale is a way of classifying a person’s skin type according to how it reacts to sun exposure. There are six…
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I’m very excited to have written a piece for the May 2016 edition of Absolutely Magazine, South East edition. They asked me to share my thoughts on the iS Clinical skincare range. A celebrity favourite, iS Clinical products contain only the highest pharmaceutical grade botanical ingredients. I was very impressed by them – you can read…
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Most of us have heard of retinol – it’s an ingredient in countless skincare products. But what does it actually do? Is it really the miracle product some claim it to be, and are there any downsides? To put it simply, retinol is a derivative of Vitamin A. Found naturally in the skin, Vitamin A’s…
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We all know that we should use sunscreen, but sometimes it’s hard to see the point when the sun hasn’t put in an appearance for a week. Do we really need to bother on a cloudy day, or in the middle of winter, or when we’re in the car? Well the short answer is: yes!…
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