Sunday, 27 November 2011

Forget The Dukan - here's the Kandu diet!

So here's an idea; swap the Dukan diet for the Kandu diet. Heres how it goes:
I Kandu a Saturday night curry (home cooked by Chef D with only healthy ingredients ;)and I Kandu a Sunday morning croissant. The secret? Eat a small portion and work out like a maniac!
That's all there is to the Kandu diet!

Tuesday, 22 November 2011

The Westbourne Clinic

Just a reminder that we are providing IPL hair removal treatments and Celluwell Sonic permanent fat and cellulite reduction treatments at The Westbourne Clinic.


This is a lovely clinic, run by a lovely young lady, Laura Cox. We're very happy to be working with her.


The Westbourne Clinic is located at:


22a East Street, Westbourne, Hampshire, PO10 8SJ Tel 01243 373710

www.westbourneclinic.co.uk

Friday, 18 November 2011

Why We're Not On Groupon

Everybody likes to get a great deal on whatever they are buying, especially these days, and the popularity of group discount incentives on the internet has grown as a result.


Recently there have been a number of offers for treatments such as Botox and even plastic surgery,  on sites such as Groupon, which has been a real cause for concern among industry professionals. Criticism has come from industry commentators such as the BAAPS (British Association of Associate Plastic Surgeons) who have spoken out against promoting what are, after all, serious surgical procedures and operations on group buying sites.


The main concern is the trivialisation of these serious medical procedures, such as tummy tucks, breast surgery and rhinoplasty (nose jobs to you and me!) in the media and amongst marketing groups.


Groupon and similar sites have been criticised for their discounted surgery offers. The British Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons, (BAPRAS) have a warning on their website that 'members engaging in such activities will be the subject of investigation'.


Although we don't offer any surgical procedures at Waters Edge Clinic, we do offer Botox, dermal fillers and medical skin needling. Our industry peers and associations are also concerned about offering these treatments on group buying sites, and for the same reasons as the medical profession; these treatments should be prescribed. Imagine going for a consultation with a plastic surgeon, and being told that you have to make your decision within 30 minutes in order to get a 'special deal'?! This harks back to the bad old days of the double glazing salesman approach, and goes against established codes of practice which prohibits time-linked offers and incentives. Injectables and medical needling would fall under these auspices.


We are expected, as professionals, to give clients/patients a chance to make informed choices; people can't possibly make an informed choice if they are buying a treatment through a group incentive, without even having a consultation before presenting themselves for their 'cut price deal'.


There's absolutely no problem with group incentives for treatments such as manicures, pedicures, eyelash extensions and other non-invasive treatments, although we are hearing stories of long waiting times to get the discounted deal, as salons have been overwhelmed, sometimes leading to a lower standard in service.


So, we've decided not to 'Groupon' Waters Edge Clinic's treatments, however, that doesn't mean we won't offer special promotions and discounts from time to time, and our most loyal clients will always be offered exclusive extra discounts.


We'd rather offer clients genuine discounts that don't compromise on standards of treatments, or levels of care for those having the more medically-oriented treatments that we offer.


We think we've made the right decision, but what do you think?


www.watersedgeclinic.co.uk



Tuesday, 8 November 2011

Introducing The Needle Free Anti Frown Treatment

"Botox is out! Now it's official.........
Women prefer 'Super-Facials' as the top anti-ageing treatment"

The Daily Mail


The media are on fire with features highlighting the rise of exactly the kind of anti-ageing services that a switched-on salon must now offer to satisfy the public. The buzz is all about 'super-charged' facials and super-effective ingredients.

According to the Daily Mail, celebrities and the public alike are turning away from Botox and deep peels in favour of salon based approaches that help the skin to rejuvenate itself.

iiaa products and treatments provide measurable results that don't involve painful and risky surgery or toxic injections that 'freeze' normal human expressions. Our new must-have super facial The Frown Treatment, is now available at Waters Edge Clinic.

"67% OF WOMEN WANT ANTI-AGEING FACIALS, COMPARED WITH ONLY 21% WHO WANT BOTOX" says Olay's Big British Beauty Poll. Their survey asked 20,000 18-65 year old women which types of anti-ageing treatments they have had, or would consider having, with surprising results.
Anti-ageing facials top the list at 67%! Just 24% have had or would opt for cosmetic surgery.

"CELEBRITIES SUCH AS DANNII MINOGUE SAY 'NO MORE' TO BOTOX, WOMEN ARE FOLLOWING THE TREND AND TURNING TO SUPER-CHARGED FACIALS AS ALTERNATIVES TO FIRMER, YOUNGER-LOOKING SKIN" Daily Mail

WHAT THE PRESS SAY ABOUT ENVIRON SALON TREATMENTS:

"iiaa brand Environ offers probably the most effective facial treatment technology available in the world today, giving results that make others suspect you may have had surgery or injectables!" Grazia Magazine

Mary Linehan, beauty editor, Optima Magazine; "I LOVED the Frown Treatment. I am really impressed with the results. My frown line is a consternation to me. Even the one treatment certainly improved the appearance of it, plus my other lines - crevices, actually"

Actress SADIE FROST loves her anti-ageing Environ facials. "I always come out looking radiant and feeling totally relaxed. Everyone is commenting on how great my skin looks - I am 100% happy"

Suzanne Duckett, beauty editor, Good Housekeeping, was amazed by her facial: "I'll do some yoga, book Environ skin care company's FROWN TREATMENT and blur that line from inside out"

It's the no-needle treatment that will soften lines on the forehead and around the eyes, and it stimulates the natural production of collagen when ENVIRON skincare products are used alongside. Happy days!

We're excited about this treatment! The results are clinically proven, and we are pleased to be able to offer this treatment. Come and see us for a free consultation, see some 'before and after' pictures, and learn about the ENVIRON 'no-needle' approach to eliminating those lines.