3-MINUTE BODY BOOST When you are looking forward to a week in the sun, it might seem like a strange idea to head to the deep freeze. However, cryotherapy is a great option if you’re feeling sluggish and want an instant boost before you hit the beach. During the treatment you spend three minutes inside a chamber where the temperature is a chilly -90C. This might not sound like much fun. But fans say it leaves them feeling euphoric and full of energy after the release of feelgood endorphins and energising adrenaline. Just one treatment will tone the skin while boosting circulation to leave you glowing. From £90 per session. 12-MINUTE NECKLIFT Until recently the only option for tackling loose skin around the neck and jawline was a facelift. However, Strawberry Lift is an exciting new treatment that promises to soften jowls and sculpt the jawline in just 12 minutes. During the procedure ultrasound pulses are delivered into the deeper layers of the skin using a handheld device, bypassing the skin’s top layers to hit the underlying connective tissue. This stimulates the production of collagen and elastin, which firms and tightens the skin. The painless treatment can also be combined with laser technology to shrink a double chin. Depending on the condition of your skin you’ll see results after one treatment which continue to improve over the following weeks. However, for best results a course of four treatments is recommended. From £1,500 for a course. 20-MINUTE SKIN SMOOTHER Micro jabs are a great treatment if you want to refresh your look and banish any signs of tiredness. During the procedure tiny amounts of Botox and hyaluronic acid filler are injected into the upper layers of the skin to soften lines and wrinkles. As well as smoother skin you can expect reduced oil production and smaller pores so your face looks instantly rejuvenated. You’ll see an immediate difference but best results come after three to five days. From £450. 20-MINUTE FACE SCULPTOR Fillers have been used for years to plump up the lips and add definition to facial contours. But Ellanse is an injectable treatment with a difference. Not only does it smooth wrinkles and sculpt features but it also kick-starts the skin’s collagen production. It can be used around the temples and brow area to fill hollows as well as on the cheeks to give a gentle lift. After one 20-minute treatment, you’ll see immediate results, which keep improving over the next few weeks as new collagen is formed. From £500. 30-MINUTE GLOW GETTER A favourite of Emmerdale actress Claire King, Innopen is a new motorised micro-needling treatment that helps restore radiance. During the 30-minute procedure a handheld device covered in tiny needles is pressed against the skin, creating minuscule pinprick wounds. This is followed with a serum packed with growth factors and stem cells. The combination of these potent ingredients and micro-needling makes the skin’s collagen production go into overdrive. This plumps the complexion, gives thinning skin a boost, softens lines and wrinkles and leaves a radiant glow. The device, which can be used all over the face and neck, including around the eyes, feels like having light sandpaper rubbed over your skin. You may be a little red for 24 hours after the treatment but this can easily be covered with mineral make-up. Claire, 55, says: “I had some anaesthetic cream put on my face before we started which meant that the rest of the treatment just felt like a thorough exfoliation. “My face was a bit pink afterwards but it faded quickly. I wasn’t really expecting such drastic results from non-invasive treatment. It was great.” For advice on cosmetic surgery, consult your GP. For more of Lesley’s tips, see lesleyreynolds.com
Dr. Aamer Khan , a renowned cosmetic surgeon and anti - aging specialist , and beauty writer Sue Reynolds , reviewed the pre - holiday beauty products in their regular columns for the Express . It was picked for its collagen stimulating qualities . They said it is an injectable with a difference , since the filler also kickstarts the skin 's collagen production , adding that one 20-minute treatment delivers immediate results , which continue to improve over a number of weeks as new tissue is formed .