When Jordy the owner of Ultra Sculpt on in
Cardiff approached me, I was thrilled to give the Lip Plumping procedure a
try. As I have gotten older, I have
noticed fine lines appear around my lips.
If I want to wear a red or a darker colour I do need to wear a lip
liner, whereas in my twenties this was not an issue.
Picture courtesy of Rodolfo Clix
What types of cosmetic
and non-surgical procedures do people have?
When I started to research for this article, the sheer
number of non-surgical procedures were dizzying, and it seems that new ones are
added all the time. At home treatments
or having a quick filler at lunch are on the rise, as most do not want to spend
two weeks off work recovering from a face lift or skin peel. People are choosing
to have microplanning instead, which uses a scalpel to shave a layer of the
skin cells and hair from the face for a super smooth, airbrushed effect.
The use of more intense beauty treatments such as teeth
whitening and HD brows (where eyebrows are dyed, waxed and shaped) has
accelerated in the last few years. It is
becoming increasingly normalised to have more done, to meet what we think are
quite basic beauty standards.
Remarkably, cosmetic surgery is falling. The generation raised on YouTube and
Instagram have embraced regular surgical procedures, from Botox to
cheek-fillers and lip enhancements. Last
year’s figures released by the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons show that 40% drop in the number of cosmetic surgery procedures
performed by its members, the lowest in nearly a decade. This came as a surprise to me, almost on a
daily basis I am seeing pictures from friends or those I follow on social media
showing off their tighter foreheads, lifted bums or pumped up lips.
Do I agree with
cosmetic beauty procedures?
I am conflicted about having permanent procedures done, and
am nervous about the risks involved.
What is fashionable now, may not be in 10 or 20 years’ time. What if you want to change your look? What if it goes wrong, and you are
permanently scarred or damaged in some way?
However, I do agree with having beauty treatments to make
you feel better about your appearance – but only for yourself. I do not believe you should make changes for
your partner, to fit in with your friends, or because you think it should be
done. It has taken me a long time to
feel confident about myself, even though I still feel inadequate at times. I am a curvy girl that could do with losing a
bit more weight, but I take pride in my appearance. I like to look smart, have my make up on,
have my hair highlighted, enjoy an occasional spa treatment and you will never
see me with bare nails. The Ultra Sculpt
mission encapsulates my thoughts on this; “To help you love your body and be
confident in your own skin.”
Jordy says, “Like most women I know, I’ve always struggled
with liking my body and being in a constant battle with my weight. I know what it is like to look in the mirror
and not like what you see, and the fact that this is feeling is common is
distressing. So here I am, ready to help
you feel good and use the results gained to boost confidence and motivate all
aspects of your life.”
The Ultra Sculpt salon
What is the
non-surgical lip plumping treatment?
I was intrigued by the fact that the treatments offered by
Ultra Sculpt are non-invasive, and are non-surgical. They are aesthetical, which means they are more
concerned with enhancing the natural beauty rather than changing it.
Plumper lips have always been desirable, and it can play a
big part in the way you look. Genetics,
lifestyle and getting older can affect your skin, including your lips. Using the Pure Lift+ machine it is a natural
way to plump and define your lips, WITHOUT the use of fillers or any other type
of injections.
How does the lip
plumping treatment work?
The treatment uses radio frequency, photon light
therapy. The brochure says; “Using
selective light wavelengths to stimulate therapeutic effects in the dermal
tissues. Treat fine lines and wrinkles,
normalise the tone, soothe, cleanse and rejuvenate with gentle safe light
therapy.”
It plumps, hydrates and smooths out the lips to achieve a
natural fullness and a fresh, youthful look.
It also boosts the natural collagen production, tightens, volumises and
reduces wrinkles.
What happens during
the procedure?
You will need to fill in some medical forms before
undergoing the treatment. I hopped on
the treatment bed, very much like what you find at a beauty spa and asked to
purse my lips – in the fashionable duck face fashion we have come to hate on
social media images. A cooling gel is applied
and the laser roller is moved in circles across your lips.
How long did it
take? What did it feel like and did it
hurt?
The treatment only took 10 minutes! It is not painful at all, which is one of the
most commonly asked questions. The laser
does use heat, and can be uncomfortable if this is turned up. I have a low pain threshold and found it
bearable throughout. Plus as the
treatment time is so short, it is over before you knew it.
My before and after - each photograph was taken 15 minutes apart
When will I see the results? How long do the results last?
You see the results instantly, but can continue to develop over a few days and even up to a few weeks. I immediately saw that my fine lines had been reduced and lips were a little fuller. If you are looking for more of a dramatic change, a course of treatments is recommended, but you need to leave at least two weeks in-between. The results do vary on the individual person, but can last between 3 and 6 months. My lips are thin, but could see the difference immediately.
Are there any side
effects? Is there an aftercare routine?
My lips were tingly straight after the treatment and were
number for a few hours afterwards. They
also had a more rosy tone to them. I was
able to eat and drink straight away, and even managed to steal a kiss from my
boyfriend when arriving home. There is
no aftercare routine required, and my lips have not been dry, sore or
cracked.
The following morning, once I'd applied my lipstick
What are the benefits
of a non-surgical lip plump treatment?
- · No cutting or puncturing of the skin
- · No surgery required
- · Minimal discomfort
- · Very low risk of lumpiness in one area
- · May be used on all skin types
- · No downtime or recovery time
What are the disadvantages
of a non-surgical lip plump treatment?
- · More subtle look instead of the dramatic change that occurs with fillers
- · Several treatments are required
Where is the Ultra
Sculpt salon?
Ultra Sculpt can be found on Albany Road in Cardiff behind
the Card Factory and opposite Peacocks.
It is on the second floor. A warm
welcome is guaranteed by Jordy and the décor is soft and inviting. I loved the glitter staircase on the way up
to the salon. The room was impeccably clean
too!
The treatment is an absolute bargain! At £20 per session. You can see a whole host of before and afters
on the companies Facebook page, Twitter and Instagram.
Other treatments include cellulite reduction, age defying light therapy
facial treatment, inch loss, and skin toning to name a few. Enquires can be sent to ultrasculptltd@gmail.com or calls to
07522 549655. Don’t forget to let Jordy
know I sent you…
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