March-April 2023 Newsletter
We have an exciting NEW TREATMENT LAUNCH and skin rejuvenation packages on SALE NOW, keep reading 😊
I opened First Impressions in 2009, this year we are celebrating 14 years in August.
It has been Four years since we moved from Greenwoods Corner to Meadowbank. In that four years I have undergone development training in advanced beauty therapy treatments such as Dermal Needling, SkinJectPro hyaluron pen, Melano Out Pigmentation treatment and keeping up to date with the latest and best skincare treatments. This newsletter will SHOWCASE our advanced beauty therapy treatments, if you haven’t tried one, now is the time to try something new.
When we moved four years ago, we were able to reduce prices due to significant decreases in costs, however four years on, this is no longer sustainable with some of our beauty therapy supplies and products increasing by 50%.
New Prices Effective 15th March 2023.
Thanks for your support and understanding. Our prices are still much cheaper than most salons prices, you still get a bargain.
– Kim
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SPECIAL PROMO: I have OPENED UP limited spaces, FIRST IN FIRST SERVED. Introduce a NEW FRIEND to any treatment in March April 2023 and we give YOU and YOUR friend 20% OFF your treatment. |
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2023 Winter Skin Rejuvenation CoursesOn Sale Now – TRANSFORM YOUR SKINCourses will only be available at this price in MARCH, APRIL, MAY, JUNE you MUST book & pay by 30th June 2023. |
| Micro Blueberry Course (value $3180) $2600 Recommendation: 1 treatment every 2 weeks alternate weeks, start April-October 6-month course 6 x Dermal Needling & Omnilux 6 x Hydro-Peptide peel & Omnilux Plump & Resurface Course (value $1590) $1350 TRIPLE BOOST WINTER COURSE (value $2200) $2000 Priori Peel & Omnilux Package (value $1440) $1200 Mini & Full Dermal Needling Course From $900 Mini Micro Course 6 x Microdermabrasion to have weekly $600 Priori Peel Course (value $720) $600 All skin courses will include complimentary eyebrow shape, hand & scalp massage. We recommend with all courses, Skin Ultimate Vitamin Pack (28 day pack) $159.00 plus strict homecare products to support each course & to give you optimum results, your therapist will prescribe a complimentary FULL skin consultation prior to starting your course. There are certain treatments we will not perform if a client does not participate in homecare products to help prepare the skin for the salon strength treatment. |
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NEW Hydro Peptide Premier Uplifting Facial $220Designed to Brighten, Firm, Lift, Sculpt and Detoxify the skin, usinga Hydro Jelly Mask that infuses a cocktail of delicious productsinto the skin forfaster absorption and awesome BOOST! |
New Hydro Peptide Peel RangeNEW Hydro Peptide Pumpkin Clarifying Peel $180 Simultaneously clarify, exfoliate, and draws out impurities all while nourishing and calming the skin. Gently breaks down the bond between dead skin cells to encourage healthy cell turnover, combats excess oil, kills acne-causing bacteria, provides the skin with collagen and hydration support, and provides a rich source of antioxidants and polyphenols (Pumpkin, Green Tea, Cucumber, Bearberry and Chamomile extracts) to nourish and protect the skin while brightening and soothing. NEW Hydro Peptide Honey – Tri-Zyme Peel $180 This powerful honey peel is formulated with a specialized blend of mushroom, pumpkin and protease enzymes plus raw honey and natural alpha hydroxy acids to perfectly resurface, hydrate and smooth skin. Papaya and honey extracts whisk away dead cells and infuse skin with powerful antioxidants and polyphenols that nourish, protect and brighten. Helps to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, softens rough texture, Helps fade hyperpigmentation, Nourishes skin for a healthy glow. NEW Hydro Peptide Intensive 5xpower peel $180 Intensely resurface, clarify, brighten, and smooth away the appearance of wrinkles with five powerful exfoliators. Helps to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Promotes healthy cell renewal Helps balance oil. Enhances treatment delivery Improves skin radiance and clarity. Existing Range: Hydro Peptide Vitamin C peel 1&2, Hydro Peptide Apple Stem Cell peel 1&2, Hydro Peptide Blueberry Peel |
Advanced Beauty Therapy Treatment
Collagen Induction Therapy (CIT) or Dermal Micro-Needling
Collagen Induction Therapy (CIT), also known as dermal micro-needling, is a safe, non-invasive method of treating fine lines, wrinkles, scars and now even hair loss. The modern derma roller/pen uses tiny titanium or stainless-steel needles mounted on a roller or uses a disposable cartridge. The device is rolled methodically over the skin so that it makes small punctures in the epidermis. The needles used are very fine and discomfort is minimal. A local topical anaesthetic or ice can be used to minimize discomfort, but most patients do not find this necessary.
The skin has three layers: the epidermis, the dermis, and the innermost fat layer. Two important proteins of the skin are collagen and elastin. Collagen makes up almost 80% of the skin’s dry weight, while elastin makes up 4%.
The dermis contains the skin’s collagen layer. Collagen and elastin are vital for the youthful and plump appearance of the skin. Everyday damage caused by sun and pollution can break down collagen and elastin. Wrinkles form when collagen fibres and elastin in the deeper layers of the skin can no longer stretch and contract. With age, the dermis also loses collagen and elastin, and the skin gets thinner. When this happens, the dermis cannot supply enough moisture to the epidermis. As well, the fat in the subcutaneous layer that gives skin its radiance begins to disappear.
The American Academy of Dermatology attributes 90–95 percent of skin aging to sun exposure (in NZ we have the HIGHEST UV EXPOSURE IN THE WORLD due to the hole in the ozone directly above us). Sun exposure drastically affects the collagen fibres in the dermis. A lack of collagen is not only responsible for wrinkles and fine lines, it is also the cause of many scars.
This is where Collagen Induction Therapy (CIT) and a derma roller comes into play. The process of puncturing the skin stimulates a healing response and the body responds by producing natural collagen. In fact, micro needling has been shown to increase your collagen production by 1000% for up to a year following a single treatment! For the best results, a course of three micro needling treatments is recommended.
ADVANTAGES:
- Needling with a derma roller/pen has many advantages over other skin therapies and rejuvenation processes; the most evident is that it does not remove the outer layer of the epidermis (as is the case with most laser therapies and chemical peels).
- The body’s protective layer remains intact which reduces the possibility of infection or side effects.
- It uses the body’s own natural healing processes to create fresh, healthy, youthful tissue, free from the imperfections of sun damage and aging.
HOW DOES IT WORK?:
- When a blood vessel is pricked, platelet cells release growth factors for the skin to heal. Needling the skin causes a surge of transforming growth factor Beta-3 (TGFB3). If you cut yourself, TGFB3 normally lasts about 24 hours. However, when skin is needled, TGFB3 may last for two weeks. It has been found that the TGFB3 molecule significantly reduces dermal scarring.
- Simply put, needling causes micro-injuries in the skin, stimulating the healing process, boosting collagen and elastin production, and creating healthy new tissue from the dermis upwards.
A study out of India found that out of 36 patients treated with CIT, 34 achieved a reduction in the severity of their scarring by one or two grades. More than 80% of patients assessed their treatment as ‘excellent’ on a 10-point scale. No significant adverse effects were noted in any patient.
A study conducted in Germany found that micro-needling increased the formation of new tissue. This remodelling of skin has three stages:
- Inflammation – skin is red and inflamed after treatment (controlled inflammation).
- Inflammatory response – healing and stimulation of growth of healthy tissue.
- Tissue formation – skin is remodelled for up to 1 year, then a booster course is recommended.
While there are many types of micro-needling systems, studies found that using a roller to create channels was safe and simple and is also FDA tested and approved.
Micro-needling surpassed IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) lasers in clinical studies. Korean dermatologists compared IPL laser treatment to micro-needling. Patients underwent three treatments at two-week intervals. Patients undergoing micro-needling showed more increase in skin thickness and more collagen fibre, than IPL laser patients. The growth factors released through CIT resulted in regenerative healing and ideal healthy type III collagen formed from the base upwards. In comparison, growth factors released from the epidermis after IPL laser treatments produced collagen from the top down, producing type I scar collagen.
CLIENT SAFETY: First Impressions will conduct a thorough consultation/consent form prior to treatment. We have invested in disposable medical grade titanium dermal needles, with a new roller or cartridge used each time for every treatment. There are other options out there that are cheaper, but we wanted to maintain our impeccable hygiene standards, so we use hospital grade cleaning equipment, and disposable Dermal Rollers/needle carriages.
Dermal needling (CIT) is an advanced beauty therapy treatment and will only be performed by a senior therapist who is fully qualified and has all the knowledge regarding the procedure. We go the extra mile and include a soothing green tea mask treatment with all dermal needling treatments to help promote healing and recommend a homecare programme with skincare and internal supplements designed to give you the full benefit and maximize your results.
Dermal Micro Needling with Green Tea Mask Treatment $300.00
50-minute booking time. Includes: cleanse, skin preparation, skin numbing, dermal needling of the face & jaw, a green tea soothing mask treatment, nourishing moisturiser, and sun care.
Dermal Micro Needling with Omnilux and Green Tea Mask Treatment $350.00
75-minute booking time. Includes: cleanse, Omnilux light therapy treatment, skin preparation, skin numbing, dermal needling of the face & jaw, a green tea soothing mask treatment, nourishing moisturiser, and sun care.
We recommend a minimum of 3 treatments per client, with a maximum of 6 treatments per year.
For amazing results, we advise a course combined with Omnilux light treatments and following our specialised homecare programme using active skincare and supplements.
NEW SkinJectPro Hyaluron Pen (hyaluronic acid serum into skin)0.5ml $390 What is ‘Skin Ject Pro’ Hyaluron Pen? It is performed by an advanced beauty therapist who has been specifically trained in this highly specialised treatment and has done extensive training to be able to administer. We call it the needle-free filler! What is hyaluronic acid? Hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring substance found in human tissue that helps to retain moisture within our skin. Hyaluronic acid is in your joints, eyeballs, skin. Its main function in the human body is to keep water inside the skin tissue (being part of the collagen fibre network in the dermis) One of the reasons the procedure is rather simple, and the substances inserted into the skin is safe is that the human body produces the exact same acid, that is actually composed of two sugars (glucuronic acid and Nacetylglucosamine. No need to get scared by the chemistry related terms, the point is simple, as the human body makes the exact same chemical substance. It works by filling up any gaps between your facial tissues and creating an even smoother surface on your face. This allows you to achieve fuller-looking lips and plump up your fine lines, with minimal discomfort. In a nutshell, the hyaluron pen can be used to create more volume to help lift and shape your face. This is perfect for plumping up those fine lines around the mouth and nasal folds. As the Hyaluron Pen does not reach the deep layers, the product will remain in the superficial dermis. The results last around 6-9 months. For best results the hyaluron serum needs to be built up over 2-3 appointments. This technique is supposed to be less invasive than other procedures and the risks are also supposed to be smaller. The hyaluronic serum used for this procedure is a CROSSLINK MEDICAL GRADE HIGH QUALITIY product from Korea, which I order from a certified medical base company in NZ. If you are wanting the full puffy lip look, (similar to the Kardashian’s) you are better to have dermal filler administered by a nurse/doctor using an injection. Are there any restrictions client-wise? The procedure cannot be performed on a pregnant women or nursing mother, oral herpes, if client is allergic to lidocaine. What is the difference between hyaluron pen and other filler? First and foremost, other fillers are injected into the skin via a needle into the subcutaneous tissue. This is not the case with the hyaluron pen, it launches the fillers into the skin through pressure and then spreads to the epidermis and dermis. When is the full result visible? The full result is not always visible immediately, allowing a week or two for results. Also, the more treatments the clients has, the longer the result lasts. |
NEW Melano Out System – PIGMENTATION TREATMENT $800 (value $1200)The Melano Out System is a professional treatment for pigmentation problems Its products treat, the epidermis and help regulate melanic disorders. Used locally, it reduces the number of spots on different parts of the body. This professional pack also acts on the skin. MCCM has designed its formula to give the skin radiance while ensuring its health. The product also works in depth to revitalize the epidermis or to restore its tone. With the Melano Out System, the results are noticeable from the first session. Skin discolorations are quickly reduced. They are then completely reduced in some cases removed and the skin’s complexion is restored and perfectly uniform. The skin is preserved. Its formula acts on the regulation of the melanin without presenting side effects for the epidermis. The Professional treatment has also been designed to revive the health of the skin and restore its firmness. Target areas are Face, Neck, Cleavage, Hands. Thanks to a professional treatment the hyperpigmentation problem can be easily solved. The formula reduces or erases all skin discolorations. At the same time, the product regenerates the skin and smooths it for a radiant and healthy result. |
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