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Also among Regents Park Aesthetics’ diverse offerings are dermal fillers, anti-wrinkle injections, acne-busting treatments, skin peels, stretch marks and thread vein removal, and many more. While her on-island team have been meticulously trained to deliver facials and other therapies, Kay flies in to Antigua every few weeks to do all of the injectable procedures personally. In addition to her high-end products and equipment, Kay prides herself on her experience and expertise. “For every treatment I do, I have completed multiple courses to improve my technique,” she says. As with her London clinic, the Hodges Bay counterpart – located in Bay Gardens – is rapidly attracting clients via word of mouth. Some have even flown in from neighbouring islands. The upsurge in popularity of non- surgical beauty treatments in recent years is evident in the sales stats: Americans spent almost US$3 billion on Botox alone last year – a three-fold increase on a decade ago. That said, some still view such procedures with trepidation, Kay says. “People often think it’s going to make you look false, or plastic, or like you’ve been ‘done’. That’s not the case. Most of the time when people have had lip or cheek fillers, for example, others will never know. That’s still the biggest misconception,” she explains. “It’s important to go to somebody who’s honest, who knows when to say, no you don’t need it. “There’s an art to it; you have to have an eye for it. It’s not injecting by numbers,” Kay adds. “You can have treatments done and still look natural - just fresher and younger.” And, as the clinic’s tagline promises, that’s truly skin to be proud of. n By Gemma Handy Visit www.regentsparkaesthetics.com for more information or call +1 268 726-3988.

REGENTS PARK AESTHETICS’ NEW ANTIGUA-BASED CLINIC HAS ALL THE RIGHT INGREDIENTS FOR A FRESHER, YOUNGER YOU THE ART OF BEAUTY Y ou don’t have to be a selfie queen intent on sculpting an Instagram visage to be partial to a little facial enhancement these days. made its name on superlative service and the highest standards of care. for different types of skin – for example oily skin or pigmentation – to create a bespoke facial,” Kay explains. The six-step treatment starts with

Anyone used to having to travel overseas for cutting edge treatments like radio-frequency skin tightening - a non- invasive procedure that fights wrinkles and boosts collagen – or a HydraFacial, a medical-grade resurfacing treatment that clears out pores and hydrates the skin, will be delighted to discover them on island at Regents Park Aesthetics. The real beauty of the superior HydraFacial machine Kay uses is its ability to deliver targeted care. “The machine infuses serum into the skin and sucks out all the oils and impurities. The serums can be switched deliver facials and other therapies, Kay flies in to Antigua every few weeks to do all of the injectable procedures personally. While her on-island team have been meticulously trained to

lymphatic drainage to reduce puffiness in the face and remove toxins. It also incorporates a cleansing process to make the skin appear brighter and healthier, followed by a HydroPeel exfoliation. Next is a painless extraction to remove blackheads and other impurities. The infusion process replenishes the skin with vitamins, minerals and antioxidants to hydrate and rejuvenate it, while protecting and rebuilding collagen. The final stage is Dermalux LED phototherapy which uses red light to decrease redness and further stimulate collagen production or blue light which is anti-bacterial and reduces acne. Another of Kay’s most exciting therapies is Soprano Titanium laser hair removal. The most advanced of its kind, this device – unlike competitors – is both comfortable and suitable for all skin tones. It even works on tanned skin which has traditionally been problematic with other methods of laser hair removal.

Botox, fillers, jawline sculpting and lip augmentation are, for many, no more radical than hair dye and whitening toothpaste. Yet a quick Google search will reveal as many misconceptions about non- surgical beauty treatments as businesses offering them. Caution is advised in both regards. No, Botox isn’t poisonous, painful or permanent – and when it comes to choosing a therapist to administer the procedures, research is key. Regents Park Aesthetics opened its Hodges Bay-based clinic in October, offering a slew of high quality personalised treatments to help you look – and feel – your best. Its British-born owner Kay Greveson has been a registered nurse for more than two decades and has worked in the aesthetics field for the last 10 years. The new clinic is the sister business of her acclaimed London operation which has

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