If you are juggling a full-time job with parenthood or other commitments, finding the time for cosmetic treatments might seem like a distant possibility. However, there really is no need to spend hours at the salon, or factor in days of recovery time for great confidence-boosting results.
There are lots of fast, effective and affordable beauty treatments that you can fit into your lunch break, and involve little or no downtime. For example, at our clinic in Slough we offer laser teeth whitening, anti-wrinkle injections, and medical facials that take between just 15 minutes and one hour to complete.
Here’s a closer look at these quick beauty boosters, whether you want to look great for an upcoming summer social event, or are just in need of a little extra ‘me-time.’
Laser teeth whitening
A clean white smile can give you that extra sparkle in social or professional situations, help you to pose with confidence for photographs, or just make you feel great about yourself. At our clinic, we use advanced laser technology with a non-peroxide gel that is pain-free and will lighten your teeth by three to six times their original shade.
You’ll have a brief consultation first to check that you are suitable and to discuss your expectations of the treatment. We’ll clean and gently scrub your teeth, and fit a sterile mouth guard before applying the whitening gel. A laser light is directed at your teeth, which activates the gel and creates an oxidation reaction to remove stains and lighten colour.
The process takes approximately 45-50 minutes, and afterwards your teeth will immediately look a more natural shade of white. The effects are long-lasting, but you should avoid any products that will stain your teeth for at least 24 hours after the treatment. These include tobacco, red wine, tea and coffee.
Express hydrofacial
A Hydrofacial is an advanced medical facial that combines deep cleansing, hydration, antioxidant infusion and skin tightening. The express version takes 45 minutes, or you can opt for the full version that includes exfoliation and extraction steps, and takes 90 minutes.
The treatment is ideal for oily or acne prone skin, and can lessen the appearance of hyperpigmentation and fine lines. Your complexion will immediately look cleaner and clearer, with a more youthful smooth appearance and even skin tone. It’s the perfect pick me up if you want to look refreshed and rejuvenated in time for summer.
Anti-wrinkle injections
Botox anti-wrinkle injections take just 20 minutes and have minimal downtime, so you can schedule an appointment for your lunch break. They are ideal for smoothing out lines and wrinkles caused by dynamic facial movements, such as frown lines, crow’s feet, and forehead lines.
They work by temporarily relaxing the muscles that cause the facial muscles to wrinkle the face, softening or disguising the lines. Our experienced professionals will focus on achieving a subtle and natural result, rather than an unnaturally smooth and frozen look.
They will have a chat with you before the treatment begins to check that you are suitable, and to discuss your needs and expectations of the procedure. The results will be immediately visible, although it can take up to seven days for the full effect to be seen.
One treatment will typically last for three or four months, provided you follow the after care advice. This involves avoiding physical exercise, rubbing your face or bending forward for at least 24 hours after the treatment. Within a few days, you will notice that you look subtly refreshed, as if you have just returned from a two-week holiday somewhere lovely.
