Westbourne Centre - News & Events

What is Medical Tattooing?

Harriett Beesley explains the ins and outs of Medical Tattooing.

Tattoos have been a popular pastime to express ourselves and individuality. Now there is an area of tattooing that is providing so much more for people. Medical tattooing is for patients who've had an event that's changed their appearance or medical condition's, such as a cleft lip, vitiligo and alopecia. With these advanced medical tattoo treatments, a patient can regain the confidence they may have lost, while also changing or restoring their desired appearance. Harriett...

Hay Fever Injection

Summer is on it's way and so is the pollen...

Most people jump for joy when the weather gets hotter and the flowers start to bloom. But that normally means the pollen count is higher, so for 13millions of us in the UK, we start to put up our defences. Tissues at the ready! Hay fever suffers will be all too familiar with the symptoms; runny nose, itchy throat and eyes and not forgetting, sneezing. Antihistamine tablets, nasal sprays and eye drops are the most common remedy and for most of us, they suffice. However, for the people who...

The Westbourne Centre's Response to Current Implants Ban by the French ANSM

The latest on the situation regarding textured implants

It is very natural for the concern and anxiety that has been generated following the French National Security Agency of Medicines and Health Products ban on the use several makes of macro-textured breast implants. This is primarily due to the association of these devices with Breast Implant Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma (BIA-ALCL). Patients will be asking whether it is safe to continue to have their textured breast implants and if they should either be exchanged for another kind...

Tixel the lowdown

Dr Sajjad Rajpar tells all about his brand new anti-aging treatment, Tixel.

What is it? Tixel is a treatment in which the power of heat is harnessed to freshen the skin and rejuvenate. Does Tixel use a laser? Unlike other therapies which are currently available, Tixel is not laser, ultrasound or radiofrequency. How does it work? Tiny probes heated to 400 degrees centigrade touch the skin momentarily. It employs direct heat, used in a controlled mannar, which ends up causing the skin to tighten and rejuvenate. What are the effects on the skin? Tixel is...

New Year Deal!

50% off IPL courses

Happy New Year from all of us at The Westbourne Centre! Did you know January is the perfect time to start treatment for permanent hair reduction/removal, so you are ready to enjoy the results in the summer months. We can help you achieve these results; 50% off ALL IPL hair removal course paid before the 31st January 2019! Gain an extra 10% off your course by starting your treatment on Thursday 24th January. To book your FREE...

The Withdrawal of Textured Implants - What's Going On?

As you'll likely have seen in the media throughout December, some textured breast implants manufactured by Allergan have been withdrawn from the EU market place.

As you'll likely have seen in the media throughout December, some textured breast implants manufactured by Allergan have been withdrawn from the EU market place. A full statement has been issued by the British Association of Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS) and can be found here. Over recent years, plastic surgeons have become aware of and studied a known link between breast implants that have a textured surface and the condition Breast Implant Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma...

20% off your first non-surgical or beauty treatment

Enjoy 20% off your first beauty or non-surgical treatment as a new client of The Westbourne Centre. Treatments include: - Alumier peels and facials; - Hydrafacial; - Laser hair removal; - Manicures and pedicures; - Waxing; - Massages; The offer is open to new clients and can be used with therapist Giorgina Szirtez. Offer is only available on the selected treatments listed above.To book your appointment, please call 0121 456 0897 and quote WEBOFFER.T&Cs: Discount only valid for...

What stress can do to the skin

We all lead busy stressful lives, but what effects does it have on our skin?

Acne Regardless if you are prone to spots or not, stress likes to bring them along for the ride. Stress releases a hormone called Cortisol, which can override your other hormones and cause breakouts. There are many techniques to tackle stress, such as meditation and exercise. So next time you are feeling stressed, take a deep breath and count to ten. Under Eye Bags We've all had those nights when we cannot sleep, for thinking about our busy day ahead and what we end up with is two...

Non-Surgical Open Evening

Come along to our open evening and discover the latest non-surgical treatments that can help you look and feel amazing!

Tuesday 13th November 5:00pm - 8:00pm There will be experts on hand to discuss our non-surgical treatments. Also if you would like to discuss skin issues, such as; acne, pigmentation, sun spots, rosacea and ageing skin, then this event is for you! There will be bubbly and nibbles on arrival to start our evening off. A selection of our beauty and non-surgical practitioners will be here to demonstrate treatments, such as; fillers, anti-wrinkle injections, the...

Answered: Your Most Burning Questions About MICROBLADING

Harriett Beesley our Eyebrow expert gave us the lowdown on all things Microblading...

Gone are the days you were just armed with a pair of tweezers and a pencil! Eyebrows are certainly ‘on-trend’ at the moment, and it’s out with the 90’s skinny brows and in with the big and bold as fashioned by the likes of Cara Delevingne and Emma Watson. There’s been a huge rise in people opting for semi-permanent make-up for eyebrows, and not only can this treatment give you thicker fuller looking eyebrows (for way longer than a pencil would), but it will also shave off that...