Anti-Ageing

Skin Care

Your skin undergoes visible changes as you age. We discuss the causes and the treatments available to minimise the appearance of these effects in Setsuko’s Anti-Ageing blog.

Why does your skin wrinkle and sag?

How can you look younger and fight the signs of ageing?

The Difference Between Microneedling and RF Microneedling

By Setsuko | August 17, 2025

Differences Between Microneedling and RF Microneedling? If you have been exploring skin rejuvenation treatments, chances are you have come across microneedling – and maybe RF microneedling too. While they sound…

Benefits of NOON Aesthetics Chemical Peel

By Setsuko | June 8, 2025

Discover the Radiant Skin Benefits of NOON Aesthetics Chemical Peel If your skin is feeling a little dull, uneven, or just not its best lately, a NOON Aesthetics chemical peel…

My Level 5 qualification in Skin Needling

By Setsuko | May 4, 2025

Studying for my Level 5 qualification in Skin Needling? This is the highest level of training currently available in the UK for skin needling, and is something I am incredibly…

Amazing Training at Lynton Academy

By Setsuko | April 4, 2025

Training with Lynton Academy I had the incredible opportunity to attend a specialist training day at the prestigious Lynton Academy in Manchester. The session, led by Dr. Samantha Hills, Clinical…

How long do HIFU results last

By Setsuko | March 9, 2025

How long does HIFU last? High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) results last about a year, so you will need ongoing treatments. The magic of HIFU comes from its ability to stimulate…

Behind the Glow: Why Anthea Turner Loves Lynton’s Skin Treatments

By Setsuko | February 9, 2025

Why Anthea Turner Loves Lynton’s Skin Treatments For over 30 years, Anthea Turner has been a familiar face in the public eye. Known for her roles on iconic TV programmes…

Celebrating 14 Wonderful Years

By Setsuko | December 15, 2024

Celebrating 14 Wonderful Years: A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Clients As 2024 comes to a close, I find myself reflecting on the incredible journey of the past 14 years.…

What does a HIFU skin tightening do?

By Setsuko | July 7, 2024

HIFU skin tightening treatment HIFU skin tightening treatment – the ultimate non-surgical pick-me-up for your face. If you’ve ever wished you could just point a magic wand at your skin…

How common is skin cancer from sunbeds?

By Setsuko | June 9, 2024

Skin cancer from sunbeds? Sunbeds are a quick and easy way to get a tan. People use it to feel good about their appearance and enhance their mood, but do…

Does microneedling with RF really work?

By Setsuko | April 13, 2024

What is the difference between Microneedling and RF Microneedling? I had a good question from one of my clients today. What is the difference between Microneedling and RF Microneedling?  The…

Is a Chemical Peel painful?

By Setsuko | February 18, 2024

Is A chemical peel Painful? Are Chemical Peels Painful. There are different types and Strengths. Setsuko discusses there effects and benefits This is one of the most common questions I…

Happy New Year

By Setsuko | January 2, 2024

Happy New Year 2024! I hope you had a well-deserved break…, or are you glad to return to your routine? After the festive season, some people might be paying for…

Is a chemical peel good for the skin?

By Setsuko | December 9, 2023

Chemical Peel and your Skin When I talk about Chemical Peels, many people ask me questions like  Is it safe? Is it painful? and Does it work? The answer is,…

Mole or Melanoma

By Setsuko | August 5, 2023

Mole or melanoma Skin Cancer? Melanoma is a type of skin cancer. Skin cancer is the UK’s most common and fastest-rising cancer. It develops from skin cells called melanocytes. There…

Effect of Menopause on the skin

By Setsuko | July 16, 2023

How can I improve my skin during menopause? Menopause is a natural part of women’s lives, most often happening between the ages of 45 and 55. Hormonal changes during perimenopause…

 Is Microneedling Worth it?

By Setsuko | June 3, 2023

Is Microneedling Worth it? Microneedling is a non-surgical cosmetic procedure that improves skin texture, fine lines, wrinkles, and scars from acne and stretch marks. The National Hair & Beauty Federation…

Morpheus8 vs RF Microneedling

By Setsuko | May 6, 2023

What are RF Microneedling and Morpheus8?   There are so many aesthetic treatments available that it can be confusing which treatment to choose. Selecting the right treatment for you is…

Why Wear Sunscreen In The UK?

By Setsuko | April 10, 2023

After a long, cold, windy and wet March, spring has finally arrived!April is the season we have to pay special attention to wearing sunscreen. Many people think the UK is…

Body Dysmorphic Disorder

By Setsuko | March 14, 2023

Many people want to look and feel fabulous about themself.  As an aesthetic practitioner, I provide treatments such as laser hair removal, non-surgical HIFU and  RF Microneedling to help people…

Best Treatments for Turkey Neck?

By Setsuko | September 2, 2022

Treatments for Turkey Neck Turkey Neck. Whoever invented that name! Sounds rather… unglamorous. A Turkey neck is loose sagging skin on the front of the neck. (I know this doesn’t sound…

HIFU Risks

By Setsuko | May 22, 2022

HIFU Risks & Side effects If you are interested in a HIFU Facial or are already having the treatment, it is important to learn about HIFU risks and side effects.…

How to look younger naturally

By Setsuko | May 22, 2022

How to look younger We don’t think about preventing premature skin ageing until we see symptoms such as loose skin, fine lines, or age spots. So how to look younger?…

SPF moisturiser vs Sunscreen, are they the same?

By Setsuko | April 1, 2022

SPF Moisturiser vs Sunscreen It’s a good question! Many people believe that their skin is protected from UV exposure because the daily moisturiser they use contains SPF. Is this true?…

Chemical vs Physical Sunscreen

By Setsuko | March 4, 2022

Chemical and Physical Sunscreen? Did you know that there are two types of Sunscreen? Chemical and Physical. Chemical Vs Physical Sunscreen, Which is better? What’s the difference? Which Sunscreen should…

Why is Collagen Important for Skin

By Setsuko | February 27, 2022

What does Collagen do for your Skin? I am sure many of you are familiar with “Collagen”. We see the word “Collagen” everywhere, from skincare adverts to various aesthetic treatments,…

What Does Microneedling Do?

By Setsuko | January 28, 2022

Microneedling Results For any skin concerns such as wrinkles, acne scars or open pores, we always want a quick, instant fix, and we want it to last as long as…

HIFU Vs Filler?

By Setsuko | January 22, 2022

HIFU or Dermal Fillers? HIFU (High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound) is the best non-surgical treatment for lifting, firming and tightening the skin.So, How about Dermal Filler? HIFU Vs Filler, which is better?…

Is Microneedling Painful?

By Setsuko | January 14, 2022

RF Microneedling Is it painful? Is Microneedling Painful? My clients often ask me this question. You will feel a prickling sensation from the microneedles and a warmness if RF energy…

Beautiful Skin

By Setsuko | January 7, 2022

Join our Skin Journey Plan Do you know we lose around 1% collagen a year from around age 25? Great skin doesn’t happen overnight. It is like having regular exercise…

Derma roller vs RF Microneedling

By Setsuko | December 18, 2021

Derma roller vs RF Microneedling Device You may be confused about different Microneedling treatments. You may have questions such as: What is a Derma Roller”, “What is RF Microneedling“, “What…