Evening Standard - ES Magazine
A JAB IS FOR LIFE…
For firmer, line-free cheeks: HArmonyCa dermal filler. A hybrid, filler made of hyaluronic acid and calcium microspheres (CaHA). It densifies and lifts skin instantly, while the CaHa triggers collagen production for long-term softening of laughter (‘accordion’) lines. A single treatment will last you 18 months. £1,200, at Dr Apul Parikh Clinic, 7 Grosvenor Gardens, SW1 (apulparikh.co.uk)
For glowing, lifted skin: Juvenus skin booster. This liquid gel is based on polynucleotides, which bind water and act as powerful antioxidants. Like Profhilo, it’s injected into the mid-face to deeply hydrate for more translucent, firmer-looking skin. But it also stimulates collagen and elastin, so results from three bi-weekly sessions will last 6-9 months. £750 for a course with Prof Syed Haq, 10 Harley Street, W1 (020 7467 8458)
For bright, smooth under-eyes: Exosomes skin needling. Exosomes, molecules that improve skin cell communication, are combined with nutrients such as DMAE and niacinamide in a serum that’s applied using extra-fine ‘silk microneedles’. Collagen production is said to increase significantly. Expect brighter, less puffy eyes with fewer lines for 12 months. £1,495, at EF Future Health, 29 Kensington Church Street, W8 (ef-futurehealth.com)