Stretch Marks

Stretch marks are long, thin streaks or lines that can develop on the surface of the skin and are a form of scarring. Stretch marks are very common and can affect both men and women. Stretch marks cannot be prevented but there are a few tips that can be followed in order to reduce their development.

Stretch marks are medically referred to are Stria or Striae or Striae Gravidarum during pregnancy. Stretch marks don't look alike. They vary depending on how long y...ou've had them, what caused them, the location on your body and the skin type you have.

Areas most often affected by stretch marks are:
* abdomen
* buttocks
* thighs
* arms
* breasts
* shoulders

Anyone can get stretch marks but they tend to affect women more than men with around 9 out of 10 women getting stretch marks during pregnancy. It's estimated that around 7 in 10 women and 4 in 10 men develop stretch marks during puberty.

Stretch marks occur when the skin is stretched extensively over a short period of time. The rapid stretching causes the Dermis (middle layer of skin) to break in places allowing the deeper skin layers to show through forming stretch marks.

The dermis is made up of strong, interconnected fibres that enable your skin to stretch as your body grows. If for example your abdomen grows rapidly over a short period, the fibres can become thin and over stretched and some may break. At that point where the skin fibres break, tiny tears develop which allow the blood vessels below to show through. This is why stretch marks are often red or purple when they first appear.

When the blood vessels eventually contract, the pale coloured fat underneath your skin will be visible and your stretch marks will change to a silvery white colour.

Stretch marks can occur:
* during pregnancy
* as a result of weight gain
* during puberty
* family history
* underlying health conditions
* prolonged medications

Symptoms of stretch marks
Before developing stretch marks the affected skin will become thin, flattened and thin. The area may also feel itchy. Stretch marks often appear slightly raised and may feel wrinkly before eventually flattening out. As the lines become flatter they will start to fade and will change colour. Stretch marks can appear in patches of parallel lines on your body. It can take years to fade and become less noticeable.

At the Claudia McGloin Clinic, we have successfully treated stretch marks using a couple of procedures. For more information call the call direct on 0719140728

Rosacea - The Curse of the Celts!

Rosacea is a common chronic skin condition that mainly affects the face. It is estimated that approximately 1 in 10 people will suffer from it but many are unaware that they have it. The first sign of Rosacea is often facial flushing. It commonly affects people with fair skin and can affect both men and women. It can occur at any age but typically is noticeable at the age of 30.

People with Rosacea may also experience spots, papules and pustules, persistent redness of their skin. Small blood vessels in the skin can become visible. In the most severe cases, the skin can thicken and enlarge, usually on and around the nose and some people can ecperience eye irritation.

The exact cause of Rosacea is unknown but several triggers have been identified that may make the symptoms worse in some people. These can vary from person to person. These include:

* exposure to sunlight

* stress

* cold weather

* hot drinks

* alcohol

* eating certain foods, such as spicy foods

* dermodex folliculorum (microscopic mite)

There is no cure for Rosacea, but treatments are available to control the symptoms. Treatments for Rosacea include:

* Making lifestyle changes, such as avoiding possible triggers

* Wearing sunscreen can be a good way of controlling the symptoms of facial flushing

* Creams and gels

* Metronidazole

* Azelaic acid

* Antibiotics

* Visible blood vessels associated with Rosacea are known as Telangiectasia. Treatment for Telangiectasia will usually require a referral to a skin specialist.

* IPL treatment

* It may be possible to disguise patches of persistent red skin using specially designed 'camouflage' make-up

* Colonic Hydrotherapy

* Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP)

For more information on Rosacea and treatments available, contact the Claudia McGloin Clinic by calling 071 9140728 or send an email to Claudia@claudiamcgloinclinic.com

Random Act of Kindness

A New Year means a New You 💜💜💜

The Claudia McGloin Clinic are delighted to offer a course of skin treatments and skincare to one deserving teenager suffering with Acne.

The chosen teenager following an in depth consultation & parental consent will have a bespoke skincare plan tailored to their individual skin need using New You by Claudia McGloin which is both a Signature Skincare Range and a Bespoke Medical Facial.

We would like to invite the public to nominate a deserving teenager for this Random Act of Kindness.

Please send your information to claudia@claudiamcgloinclinic.com

Claudia says...'We know that it can be really difficult for anyone suffering with Acne but we know for teenagers it can be particularly stressful especially if they are the only ones in their class with Acne. We want to give something back and do something nice as we see so many teens suffering. It maybe a case that their parents cannot afford the medical treatment or they simply think that there is nothing that can be done as it is hormonal and that it will go away itself in time. We want to help one teenager with their Acne by educating them on their diet and getting the right skincare routine for them so, that they can keep the Acne under control...'

NEW YOU by Claudia McGloin

NEW YOU by Claudia McGloin is a brand new signature skincare range with proven active ingredients that will give you fabulous skin.

NEW YOU is a simple skincare range that has been created for daily use for both men and women. The range consists of 6 products that will be tailored to the individual skin needs.

For more information, please have a look at our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/newyouskincare/

Visit our website www.claudiamcgloinclinic.com or call the clinic direct on 071 9140728

NEW YOU by Claudia McGloin

NEW YOU by Claudia McGloin is a brand new signature skincare range that is available exclusively at the Claudia McGloin Clinic.

Claudia explains “Many of my patients are baffled by the number and diversity of skincare products on the market, finding themselves unable to make a decision about which products are best for their skin.  In response, I decided to introduce a simple, easy to use and effective skincare line.  I wanted a range of products which not only contained scientifically proven ingredients, but which actually make a real difference to my patient’s skin.  My new range includes a small number of essential products, containing the most up-to-date, cutting-edge ingredients on the cosmeceutical market.  Each and every ingredient has been chosen for its effectiveness and scientific basis.”

NEW YOU by Claudia McGloin consists of 4 products:

* Prepare: Daily Cleanser
* Rejuvenate: Active Serum
* Protect: Moisturiser SPF20
* Recover: Night Cream

Prepare - Daily Cleaner is formulated with natural skin calming properties and fragrant sweet orange oil to care for your skin whilst cleansing dead skin and toxins naturally. The anti-ageing cleanser also contains jojoba oil which has been clinically proven to have beneficial antioxidant and skin softening properties. The skin soothing natural ingredients are gentle enough to use twice a day on any skin type, removing all traces of make up, debris and oil which build up during your busy day.

Rejuvenate - Active Serum contains the natural clinically proven AHA Glycolic Acid to gently remove the build up of dead skin cells. It increases cell turnover to reveal new fresh, younger looking skin and it is effective at controlling breakouts, reducing pigmentation and fine lines.

Protect - Moisturiser SPF20 is an ultra skin nourishing and anti-ageing moisturiser providing all day hydration. Harnessing peptides to tighten and firm whilst diminishing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Skin loving antioxidants encourage cell re-growth and regeneration. Your skin will be thoroughly hydrated whilst looking fresher, firmer and tighter.

Recover - Night Cream provides some much needed extra care for your skin to help it repair and renew from the stresses of the day whilst you sleep. NEW YOU by Claudia McGloin night cream has been specifically developed to rejuvenate through its antioxidant activity. Rehydrate your skin to allow overnight recovery and reveal a softer more youthful appearance for the new day ahead.

NEW YOU by Claudia McGloin signature skincare range has been specifically developed to maintain good skin health on a daily basis. Her range fights the first signs of ageing by targeting each layer of the skin to thoroughly hydrate the whole face. The range introduces an affordable clinically proven integrated mix of products that work to achieve brighter and healthier skin.

As we age we lose moisture and elasticity in our skin which causes wrinkles and other signs of ageing to appear. NEW YOU by Claudia McGloin re-hydrates skin with a series of clinically proven ingredients. It includes light weight non-oily hydrators and skin revitalising serums to stimulate collagen and elastin, whilst helping skin to repair and renew more rapidly.

NEW YOU by Claudia McGloin has been developed with your daily skin health needs in mind and will help refine pores and minimise fine lines and wrinkles as well as address any pigmentation issues. This signature skincare range of products has been developed from over 30 years experience to bring you a luxury skincare with clinically proven effects. NEW YOU by Claudia McGloin is a high performance skincare range to help all skin types, whilst being easy to use daily.

NEW YOU by Claudia McGloin is:

* Not tested on animals
* No animal by-product used
* Paraben Free
* Made in Great Britain

For more information on NEW YOU by Claudia McGloin or to purchase the products, please contact Claudia McGloin Clinic on 071 9140728 or email claudia@claudiamcgloinclinic.com

Media Enquiries, please contact jemma@nowhisper.com

Professional photographs by Kathy Burke Photography Riverstown, Co. Sligo

Copper Firming Mist - this seasons MUST have skicare product

Just launched in the UK and in stock at the Claudia McGloin Clinic - iS Clinical's Copper Firming Mist. This is a must have product this Autumn. Have you noticed your skin getting dehydrated yet? This is the product for you and is also a perfect accompaniment to the Fire & Ice facial also available at the Claudia McGloin Clinic.

The latest addition to the iS Clinical range is amazing! A must have for dehydrated skin and seasoned travelers. This has now become my must have product! It's been a godsend for me with all my travels!

REJUVENATING, TONING, FIRMING

This refreshing, light aerosol mist hydrates and soothes the skin. COPPER FIRMING MIST helps firm and regulate the skin's natural balance by featuring a combination of copper - an essential element - and botanically sourced L-PCA, which is used to regulate sebaceous gland activity by reducing the level of skin sebum. Excellent anytime for dry and dehydrated skin, sunburn or post-facial procedures.

BENEFITS

* Helps repair damage to the protective barrier to the skin
* Provides immediate refreshing hydration
* Improves skin elasticity & firmness
* Addresses the drying effect of air travel
* Boosts skins radiance and luminosity
* Excellent for Sunburn/Erythema
* Anti acenic
* Collagen Boosting

For more information on iS Clinical Copper Firming Mist or on any of the iS Clinical Skincare range including the Fire & Ice facial, please contact the Claudia McGloin Clinic directly on 071 9140728 or send an email to claudia@claudiamcgloinclinic.com. More details can be found on our Facebook page and on our website www.claudiamcgloinclinic.com

Best shops in Ireland 2015 - Vote for the Claudia McGloin Clinic

The Irish Times are once again looking for the public to vote for the Best Shops in Ireland and we would love it if you would vote for us, for the Best Skin Care Shop in Ireland 2015.

The link is below:

http://www.irishtimes.com/life-and-style/best-shops-2015

Thank you all so much X

Claudia McGloin's personal Skin Care regime featured in Aesthetic Medicine Magazine April 2015

Recently I was featured in Aesthetic Medicine Magazine in Skincare Spy where I shared what my Skin Care products are...

I am currently using and loving the Epionce Skin Care range... Full details on all the Epionce Skin Care products and Skin Peels can be found on the Claudia McGloin Clinic Facebook page as well as the clinic website - www.claudiamcgloinclinic.com

Before and After Photos of Dracula PRP Therapy for Under Eye Hollows

I had Dracula PRP Therapy 6 weeks ago with the PRP Genius himself Dr Daniel Sister. My Eyes had horrible hollows which made me look tired.

I noticed a difference on Day 4 post procedure but the pictures below are me now at 6 weeks post procedure. The results are amazing and the photos speak for themselves.

The hollows have been rejuvenated and have plumped...

I haven't had any Toxin injections since November and I have already seen a huge difference with the Crow's Feet.

I won't need another treatment for 12 months now...

For further information on Dracula PRP Therapy contact the Claudia McGloin Clinic direct by calling 071 9140728 or send an email to claudia@claudiamcgloinclinic.com

You can also have a look at our websites - www.claudiamcgloinclinic.com or www.plateletrichplasmaireland.com

We also have Facebook pages as well - Claudia McGloin Clinic, Platelet Rich Plasma Ireland and The Skin Clinic.

Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) for Hairloss one year on...

I had the pleasure of reviewing one of my patients last week who was treated just over 1 year ago with Dracula PRP Therapy for Hairloss and Hair Thinning.

She looked amazing but more importantly so did her hair! She had 1 treatment of PRP and noticed a huge difference at the 2-3 week stage. She initially hadn't told anybody that she had a treatment but she was soon getting lots of compliments from various people including her hairdresser! The difference was amazing!

Today her hair is still thick and shiny and it's not falling out as it had previously done! She doesn't have any visible patches on her scalp where her hair was thinning but you could clearly see fine wisps of baby hair that was still re growing!

Dracula PRP Therapy which is Dr Daniel Sister's version, is an amazing treatment! It blows my mind each time I do a treatment regardless of what it is for as everyone sees fantastic results a lot sooner than I tell them that they will! I just LOVE knowing I've personally made a huge difference to a persons wellbeing with this treatment!

Dracula PRP Therapy is exclusive to the Claudia McGloin Clinic and Ireland. Claudia trained with Dr Daniel Sister, a world renowned Anti-Ageing and Hormone Specialist in London a couple of years ago and has done several PRP treatments for a wide variety of conditions including Sports Injuries & Orthopaedics, Breast Volume Correction, Skin Rejuvenation, Nerve Damage, Skin Reactions and Burns.

For further information on PRP and other procedures the clinic offer, have a look at our websites or contact the Claudia McGloin Clinic directly by calling 071 9140728 or by emailing claudia@claudiamcgloinclinic.com

www.claudiamcgloinclinic.com

www.plateletrichplasmaireland.com

www.theveinclinicireland.com

Skin Care Samples

The clinic are always given skin care samples to try to see if it's something that we like and may add to the clinic.

I love trying out new products but I am also sceptical about products claiming to be the best on the market and so on!

Recently, we were given some samples but sadly they were confiscated at London Stansted Airport due to the fact that you are only allowed 1 small plastic bag and for some reason they classed my powder eyeshadow as as a liquid! Yes you read that right a liquid! So, in the process had to leave them behind because little Miss Grumpy pants who was informed is just been to 2 medical conferences decided as I didn't have a prescription for them, I couldn't have them!

We are always looking out for excellent medical skin care products so, next time we get some we will hold onto them for dear life and try them out!

If there are any skincare brands that you'd like to see us stock get in touch with us and let us know!

Treatment for Hand Age Spots using a Superficial Skin Peel

One of the treatments at the Claudia McGloin Clinic for Age Spots and Hydration of the Backs of the Hands is using a Superficial Jessner's Modified Mesopeel.

The picture below is immediately 'Before' and immediately 'After' the Skin Peel. The results are great but for added Hydration, Restylane Skinboosters of Hyaluronic Acid need to be injected.

The Skin appears more Hydrated and Taut in the 'Below - After' picture which won't give away the person's age!

For more information please visit www.claudiamcgloinclinic.com or call the clinic directly on 071 9140728.

April is Rosacea Awareness Month

April is Rosacea Awareness Month. At the Claudia McGloin Clinic we have skin care and treatments designed to specifically treat Rosacea.

Visit our Facebook pages The Skin Clinic and Claudia McGloin Clinic for more information on Rosacea and treatments available or visit our website www.claudiamcgloinclinic.com

If you would like to book a skin consultation at the Claudia McGloin Clinic you can contact us directly by calling 07191 40728 or by emailing us at claudia@claudiamcgloinclinic.com or you can send us adirect private message via our facebook pages.

The Skin Clinic

We have now launched a NEW page on Facebook called The Skin Clinic which is a dedicated page to all things Skin.

This page will cover all Skin Care products and Skin Conditions with details on the treatments available at the Claudia McGloin Clinic.

The link for our page is:-

https://www.facebook.com/theskinclinicsligo

Please 'Like & Share' this page with your friends and family.

We will from time to time have special offers and giveaways so, keep an eye out on our page.

If you have any specific questions regarding Skin Conditions, Treatments or Skin Care please contact us via email:- claudia@claudiamcgloinclinic.com and we will answer it for you.

Feel Fabulous this Christmas

The Claudia McGloin Clinic have teamed up with The Irish Sun to bring you two amazing offers to help you Feel Fabulous this Christmas.

All you have to do is collect 2 tokens from the newspaper and register at www.irishsunbeauty.ie

Choose between a 2 for 1 on Skin Peels or a 25% OFF on Dracula PRP Therapy for Facial Skin Rejuvenation. Print off your voucher and bring it into the clinic along with your 2 tokens. 

Bring a friend with you and both enjoy a treatment :)