Sterex were the inventors of the world’s first single use, sterile, disposable, two piece electrolysis needle. Today, Sterex continues to lead the way with its comprehensive range of needles, pre and post treatment products, and epilators. They are also a leader and pioneer in the field of post graduate and advanced electrolysis training.
The Rowan Tree
Health & Beauty Clinic
Sterex Advanced Cosmetic Procedures
Sterex Advanced Cosmetic Procedures
Advanced Cosmetic Procedures - Sterex Method
Skin tags, milia, thread veins, sebaceous cysts & blood spots:
15 Mins | £35
30 mins | £60
Age spots, warts, verrucas, seborrheic keratosis & mole reduction:
15 Mins......£50
30 Mins.......£80
For effective removal of skin disorders and blemishes.
Advanced Cosmetic Procedures (ACP) using electrolysis can quickly & easily treat a wide variety of skin bemishes, often with immediate results. Amongst the many treatable blemishes are thread veins, skin tags, age spots, blood spots, milia, warts/verruca, as well as removal of hair from moles and mole reduction.
Electrolysis has been used for the treatment of thread veins, spider naevi & warts since the early 1900's. Today it has progressed a long way, with improvements in modern technology helping to provide a safe, comfortable & effective treatment that is still very much in demand.
Pricing - Treatment is charged according to the time required to treat the blemish, which will be advised at time of consultation.
Commonly Treatable Blemishes
Telangiectasia (Facial Thread Veins)
Although commonly known as 'broken capillaries', they are actually just permanently dilated. There are many causes, including ageing, hereditary predisposition, pregnancy, spectacles rubbing against the skin, smoking, energetic sports, exposure to harsh weather conditions, hormones and fragile skin.
They are treated using either a diathermy or blend electrolysis technique. Thread veins typically require 2 to 4 appointments at monthly intervals with each session lasting approximately 15-30 minutes, although immediate improvements are visible after the first session.
Thread veins on the face are quickly and easily treated. Thread veins on the body, including the legs, may also be treated using a blend electrolysis technique with some success.
Spider Naevus
These have a centrally dilated vessel, with smaller capillaries radiating from it like the legs of a spider. They can be found in isolation or gathered together in groups, such as on the cheeks and chest. We treat these with a low diathermy current or blend electrolysis technique. Although they often visibly reduce immediately, some will need further treatment.
Campbell De Morgans (Blood Spots)
These are bright red vascular blemishes that lie just under the surface of the skin. They are dome shaped and often found on the midriff, back and front, with most people over 40 having at least one. They are dispersed with a low diathermy electrolysis technique and generally disappear immediately, although some will turn a pale grey and disappear over a few days.
Skin Tags
These common blemishes are generally caused by ageing or friction, most often being found around the armpit, bust, neck, groin and eyelids. They often appear with a neck like a mushroom and vary greatly in size. Although viral in nature they only seem to spread on individuals and never between individuals; in this sense they are not contagious.
Treatment involves the use of a diathermy current to either destroy the blood supply so that they wither away over a couple of days, or if they are exceptionally large diathermy is used to lift them away immediately. A free follow-up consultation will be offered to ensure results, with free 'top-up' treatment being given should the tag need further work.
Milia (Whiteheads)
These are tiny white hard lumps containing sebum and keratin, laying superficially under the skin and usually found around the cheeks and eyes. The exact cause is unknown, but they are often associated with dry skins and the use of unsuitable skincare products. They are easily treated with ACP, a low diathermy current being applied to break down the fatty tissue, thus allowing it to be re-absorbed into the body.
Warts, Verrucas & Seborrheic Keratosis
There are many types of warts, including plane, common, verruca and seborrhoeic, all of which are easily treated with diathermy electrolysis. Seborrheic keratosis ('senile warts') are non-contagious but become increasingly common with age, sometimes growing up to 2 inches across.
Age Spots
These are caused by an accumulation of yellow pigment formed by ageing collagen cells. Superficial age spots are easily removed using diathermy electrolysis. A crust will form over the area, which soon drops off to leave a colour more closely matching that of the skin.
Moles
Hairs from moles can be treated, as can moles themselves. Using diathermy techniques the mole generally reduces in size and colour, becoming levelled with the skin.
Commonly Asked Questions
What happens during Advanced Cosmetic Procedures?
Different techniques are used for different blemishes, but in most cases the tip of a fine probe (about the size of an eyelash) is used to remove or dry up and destroy the blemish.
Will my blemish return?
The treated blemish will not return, but others may occur depending upon the root cause. You will be advised on this during consultation.
How long does it take and how many treatments?
In many cases the results are instantaneous, but length of treatment very much depends on individual problems and skin reactivity. Although a treatment plan will be devised during consultation to take into account spacing techniques and treatment intervals (normally a minimum of 4 weeks between appointments), as well as your own needs and wishes, a definite time is difficult to give.
How much does it cost?
You pay for the length of time you are treated, with a minimum of 15 minutes. Treatment at The Rowan Tree costs just £50 for 15 minutes and £80 for 30 minutes, offering a highly competitive rate for these highly-skilled procedures. Included in the cost is a free follow-up consultation (where necessary) to assess the results of the treatment. Initial appointments will require a full consultation.
Does it hurt?
Although not painful at all, some discomfort is felt, which is best likened to the feeling of a pin-prick.
What happens after treatment?
Immediately after the skin may be a little red, swollen and warm. Sometimes pin-dot crusts may appear, which must be left to fall off naturally, taking anything from 2 days to 2 weeks. Aftercare will be advised during consultation and high-quality aftercare products especially designed for ACP are available for purchase.