The hair-boosting vampire treatment
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Weight-loss drugs, Covid and ageing can all result in less than luscious locks. The latest innovation to boost hair growth, introduced to Dr Sophie Shotter’s clinic six months ago, employs MCT (Meta Cell Technology) to create an elevated version of the PRP (platelet-rich plasma) treatment – AKA the ‘vampire facial’. The patient’s blood is taken and exposed to different heat and light conditions, stimulating the release of human exosomes – biological messengers usually used in facial tweakments to trigger skin regeneration, boost collagen production and give outstanding glow. Now, practitioners are learning they work to boost hair density when injected into the scalp, stimulating dormant hair follicles and prolonging the hair-growth phase. From £1,050 per session (drsophieshotter.com).
The injectable neck moisturiser
Cosmetics doctors have discovered that the hyaluronic-acid skin booster Profhilo is every bit as good at addressing crepey-ness and lines on the neck as it is for giving the face its glow back. Administered via 15 or so injections, it disperses under the skin with no increase in volume (nobody wants thickness there). Clients can expect swollen red bumps that disappear within 24 hours; after a few weeks skin will have visibly improved texture and tone. £400 per 20-30 minute session with Dr Dondos; two sessions required, second at four weeks (medicetics.com).
The decolletage rejuvenator
All that lazing on superyachts can cause sun damage in the form of pigmentation and redness. The BBL (broadband light) HEROIC treatment addresses both issues, boosting collagen/skin quality too. It works by sending broadband light energy into the skin, making dark spots flake off and blood vessels shrink and fade away. From £695 with Dr Nyla at Dr Nyla MediSpa (doctornyla.com).
The bingo-wing zapper
The uber-wealthy wanting sculpted arms are now opting for Ultherapy rather than brachioplasty (arm surgery), which can leave a long and visible scar. How does Ultherapy work? A hand-held, in-clinic machine sends intense shots of ultrasound energy into the skin to inflict thermal injury that then constricts the tissue to create firmness and stimulate fresh new collagen. Results last between 12 and 18 months. From £2,500 per 60-90 minute session (drkimbooysen.com).
The fouff tightener
Morpheus8 is the treatment that famously transformed Judy Murray’s face. Now the machine, which combines microneedling and heat energy to stimulate collagen, is being used elsewhere on the body to plump, lift and create younger-looking skin. The latest target area? The vagina, with the promise of tightening and helping address issues of dryness and laxity. It’s known for being ouchy, so numbing cream is used. Morpheus8V is performed by a gynaecologist. From £950 per session, with a recommended three sessions every four to six weeks (lisafranklin.london).
The hand age-reverser
For those who need Instagram-worthy digits to show off that ten-carat diamond, hand-rejuvenation tweakments are very successful. Eudelo Hand Recode gets results with injections of skin boosters (based on hydrating hyaluronic acid) to hide unsightly veins and tendons; exosome needling to stimulate collagen and improve skin quality; and anti-pigment laser to even out irregular pigmentation. £4,995 for full package at Eudelo (eudelo.com).
The saggy-knee lifter
Sofwave, which uses ultrasound technology to stimulate collagen in the middle layers of the skin, is now Hollywood’s go-to treatment for improved elasticity and texture (Sarah Jessica Parker is a fan). After seeing great results above the neck, stars including Kim Kardashian are using it on their bodies for lifting and tightening effects, while its results on knees, inner thighs and tummies have seriously impressed practitioners. From £2,200 for one treatment on both knees (mallucci-london.com).
£400 BROW TINT, ANYONE?
Eyebrow artist Hollie Dallison promises to make you look younger – not to mention more beautiful – by threading, plucking and tinting your arches for £400. But how do you justify such an outlay when £8 will buy you an Eyelure dye kit at Boots? Well, alongside creating couture brows, Dallison’s 90-minute Brow Spa treatment includes a thorough cleanse, a tension-melting, cheekbone-lifting facial massage and a rejuvenating LED mask session – all in the luxurious surrounds of Claridge’s Spa in Mayfair, London. You can even luxuriate in the facilities for two hours afterwards. To book visit claridges.co.uk
LUXURY TREATS TO LUST AFTER
Ultimate pre-Xmas indulgence? A pine-scented Diptyque Sapin candle (£42, diptyque paris.com).
Louis Vuitton’s Box Scott is the elevated lipstick holder from the label’s new La Beauté range – but could easily double up as a glam bag. Yours for £2,450 (uk.louisvuitton.com; lipsticks extra).
Dior J’adior Solid Perfume J’adore l’Or (£89, boots.com) slides into the smallest evening bag, delivering an on-the-go hit of the famous floral fragrance.
