The Olympics has brought us the greatest sporting moments of 2012, showcasing our incredible British Olympians – Especially Hounslow local Mo Farah who shook the world by taking Gold in both 5,000 and 10,000 meter race.

In the build-up to the greatest sporting event of the Millenium Miravue Skin Clinic cheered on the Olympic flame as it passed through Southall and Ealing.

Support for the Olympics has been huge all over the UK and Southall was no different, with thousands of people spilling out into the roads to watch the passage of the flame.

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A recent study by Nuffield Health has found that half of the British public do not believe they are at risk of skin cancer, with over a third saying they did not know how to identify the symptoms. 

Although everyone has heard the warnings about the link between sunburn and skin cancer, a third of people admit to getting burnt at least once a year and, even more shockingly, nearly a quarter of parents let their child get sunburnt at least once a year as well. This is particularly worrying as most skin damage from UV exposure occurs before the age of twenty and can take up to thirty years to manifest.

Perhaps because the British climate is stereotypically cloudy and rainy, people in this country are more complacent than elsewhere. However the NHS advises people to wear sunscreen every day, and reapply regularly, regardless of the weather or season.

A minimum sun screen factor of 30 is recommended. And remember everyone can get sunburnt, whether fair skinned or dark.

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Keith Lemon: The Film premieres on Friday 24th August and features several scenes shot right here at Miravue Skin Clinic. Earlier this year our clinic was taken over by Keith Lemon (Leigh Francis) and his entourage, including the glamorous Gracie Lewis, as well as the entire filming crew to shoot scenes in our modern treatment rooms. The film-crew needed a high-end hospital treatment room to shoot the hilarious scene in and we were more than happy to help out. We can’t reveal what the treatment was, so you’ll have to find out on the 24th! Keith Lemon is well known for his entertaining antics, with award-winning shows like Celebrity Juice, and the film will be no different, promising some […]

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Poor elasticity in ageing skin can lead to lines, wrinkles and sagging. Thankfully, advances in skincare and new treatments can slow this down.

Skin elasticity is the skin’s ability to stretch and then return to its normal state afterwards. Like wrinkles and grey hair, reduced skin elasticity is a fact of aging for most people.  

In order to test the elasticity of your skin pinch the skin of your cheek and pull it softly. Then wait to see how quickly it returns to its normal position. You will see that in younger people the skin returns to its normal state very quickly, because a young person’s skin has more elasticity. As you get older it will take longer and longer for your skin to “ping” back into place.

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We already know that un-even skin tone has been scientifically proven to make someone appear older, but what you might not know is, not all treatments are equal when it comes to un-even skin tone.

Un-even skin tone creams

There are some new creams on the market that do a great job of concealing un-even skin tone, but it is important to understand that they are superficial – just like any make-up – and won’t be dealing with the underlying issues.

Even the best skin creams can only act on the surface layer of the skin (the epidermis). The problem with this is that most of the pigmentation which causes un-even skin tone is in the deeper layers of the skin.

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Scientists have shown that some energy saving lightbulbs leak UV radiation that can damage your skin.

Energy saving light bulbs are great for saving energy and cutting power bills so it’s a win-win situation, right? 

It’s not necessarily so; scientists in Europe and the US have carried out research into the potentially harmful effects of energy-saving light bulbs, or compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFL) to give them their proper name. The upshot from both studies is that this type of bulb may be harmful to human skin in certain conditions, due to UV radiation “leaking” out of the bulbs.

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Some people are still choosing dated methods for hair removal like waxing, without realising there have been great leaps forward in hair removal technology. Nd:YAG laser hair removal allows for safe, effective and long-lasting hair removal for all skin types.

The NHS uses the medical-grade Nd:YAG laser hair removal machine for hair removal for people suffering from PCOS and hirsuitism.

Waxing

Waxing removes hair from the follicle using molten wax to physically pull the hairs out. 

This is a temporary hair removal solution with results typically lasting between 2 to 4 weeks, depending on your hair type and other factors.

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Some back-room clinics have been offering cheap mole removal to unsuspecting patients, subjecting them to unsanitary conditions and potentially putting their health at risk.

People tempted by the low cost don’t realise that the techniques used are not medically sound and, most importantly, they don’t provide vitally important after care like Histopathology (study of tissue to check for irregularities)

The rooms these treatments take place in are often not kept clean and sterile instruments are not used so there is a significant risk of infection. 

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This striking photo shows us why you should wear sun screen every day!

Truck driver William McElligott had one side of his face bombarded by the sun for 28 years while the right side remained protected in the shade, resulting in the exposed side showing damaging signs of photoageing.

Children are at the highest risk of sun damage while outside without sun screen. Experts say the most sun damage is done to our skin before we reach 20 and you should wear sun screen every day.

Deep lines and wrinkles, sagging and un-even skin tone you see in the picture are all caused by UVA destroying the skin’s important support structures, elastin and collagen.

Drivers feel protected from the sun behind the glass of their windows as glass blocks UVB rays (which cause tanning) however they still let UVA rays pass through, which can destroy your skin’s support structures.

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Summer is just around the corner, and will be upon us before we know it!
To help you prepare for your best summer yet we’ve put together the five steps to smoother, clearer looking skin.

1. Laser hair removal

If you’re planning on spending any time on a beach this summer you will want your legs looking their smoothest.
Using our medical grade Nd:YAG laser we can safely and effectively remove hair on any skin type. However, you’ll need to start your treatments soon as a course of 6-8 treatments is recommended for the best results!

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Regenlite lasers can effectively treat acne, acne scars, skin blemishes, port-wine stains and spider veins. Regenlite is a pulse dye laser and comes recommended by top dermatologists for a range of treatments.

Clinical results, before and after 3 treatments

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With the rise of social-buying sites like Groupon and Living Social we’re all used to seeing Laser Hair Removal offered at rock-bottom prices, but BEWARE! Take the time to check who is offering the treatment and whether it will actually work! The service being offered is often ineffective and in the wrong hands dangerous!

How do they get away with it?

Salons and beauticians offering Laser Hair Removal will normally be using an IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) system. It is less powerful and not a medical grade laser so many people complain about unsatisfactory results, as well as a hole in their pocket.

As it is far less effective people end up having 15 or more treatments, with little to no hair reduction. To make matters worse it can also be dangerous for people with dark skin, often leaving them with loss of pigment, keloid scars and in severe cases infected blisters!

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Eczema is a common skin condition, affecting one in nine people in the UK. It is characterised by red, itchy skin which becomes dry and 

In severe cases eczema can become raw and even bleed. This can cause great discomfort and distress to the sufferer.cracked in appearance.

There are two main categories of eczema;

Atopic Eczema sufferers are simply prone to developing eczema due to their genetics. People with Atopic eczema are far more likely to have Asthma, Hayfever and Allergies as they share many of the same genetic markers.

Contact Dermatitis is caused by irritations and allergens coming into contact with the skin, which in turn can trigger eczema. There are many types of triggers and it is also dependant on how they come into contact with the individual.

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Don’t feel the need to hide away this Easter! Miravue Skin Clinic offers Laser Hair Removal, clinically proven to be the best method for permanently reducing the appearance of unwanted hair.

If you have excessive unsightly hair in embarrassing places that you want removed, we can do that for you without breaking the bank.

With summer just around the corner, now is the perfect time to begin a course of treatments to get beach-ready and smoother skin.

The most effective clinical laser around

We use the only laser proven to work safely and effectively on all skin types and skin colours, the Nd:YAG laser. Other lasers can carry higher risks of burning and hyperpigmentation and do not guarantee effective results.

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We think there are too many things that can make you appear older than you really are, so we put together a list of the seven most wicked signs of ageing; and how to fight back against them!

1. Un-even skin tone

Causes:
With age pigment builds up in the layers of the skin, leaving the skin with a patchy and un-even appearance. This usually results from insufficient sun screen during early life but can have other causes such as fluctuating hormone levels.
Un-even skin tone is one of the biggest factors which will make someone look a lot older than they really are, regardless of wrinkles. This has in fact been proven in two scientific studies.

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 Makeup artists commonly struggle with brides who suffer from Acne, Scarring and Pigmentation relying on their expertise to conceal these skin issues to give them a flawless complexion.

If you want to dazzle on your wedding day you need to make sure your skin is at its best before you spend hundreds on a makeup artist!

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The effect of the Sun’s rays is something that people in the UK are underestimating, at their peril!

Because the bad effects take a long time to materialise it is hard to see a direct relationship between sun exposure and bad skin. Much like seeing the link between smoking or drinking too much and chronic disease.

Most of the damage caused by UV exposure happens before we are 20 and the full extent of the damage can take up to 30 years to become evident. This is why it is vitally important to protect your children’s skin from the sun, and your own.

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