Media coverage
We’ve featured regularly in the media since we launched in 2012 and are always delighted to receive such lovely coverage. You may have read about Waterhouse Young online or in the press, in media such as Vogue, Tatler, Harpers Bazaar, Elle and Grazia to The Times and Daily Mail. Here are a selection of recent features:
Glamour
Oct 2023
How to get rid of pores, according to the experts
While it might not be the answer you want, yes pores are permanent. “Because they are hair follicle openings in the skin you can't remove them and you can't ‘close’ them as they are necessary components of the skin,” says Dr Paris Acharya, aesthetics doctor at Waterhouse Young.
Read full articleGet the Gloss
Oct 2023
Meet polynucleotides, the buzziest aesthetic treatment doctors are raving about
Polynucleotides are similar to the popular skin booster Profhilo (and its fellow game-changing skin boosters) in that they inject super-powered skincare without changing the shape of or movement in your face. With polynucleotides, you go one better than Profhilo thanks to extra regenerative powers. They are a ‘healthy ageing’ treatment for those who want their skin to ‘act’ younger or to help heal conditions such as eczema (they started life in the medical world). “They make skin look radiant, youthful and strong without changing your appearance in a weird, ‘filled’ way,” says cosmetic physician Dr Paris Acharya, who we went to see for a course of three treatments.
Read full articleThe Times
Sep 2023
7 best subtle cosmetic treatments to try — from skin to sculpting
The aesthetics buzzword du jour? Polynucleotides. Polywhat? Used as biostimulators (injectables that encourage the body to produce more collagen), polynucleotides are made from, er, the DNA found in salmon sperm, an existing by-product. But as yucky as that sounds, this new injectable is causing quite a stir since polynucleotides heal damaged skin, have a proven ability to increase collagen and elastin levels and have anti-inflammatory properties.
Read full articleCNN Online
Aug 2023
What is Barbie Botox, TikToks Latest Beauty Obsession
"When Botox is injected into a muscle, it stops the connection to the nerve," Dr Parisha Acharya, lead cosmetic doctor at renowned London medical aesthetics clinic Waterhouse Young told CNN in a telephone interview. "Over time it leads to a weakening and paralysis of the muscle. Indirectly, the muscle shrinks away.”
Read full articleDaily Express
Aug 2023
The return of the "super" cream
"There's only so much a cream can do," says Dr Paris Acharya leading Aesthetic Doctor at Waterhouse Young Clinic. "There are plenty of effective, results-driven products on the market at an affordable price. A simple but effective skincare routine of four to five products - gentle cleanser, nourishing serum, brightening eye cream and protective SPF - can create amazing results."
Read full articleAbsolute magazine
Aug 2023
It's a sunny evening when I arrive at the Waterhouse Young Clinic, just off London's famous Harley Street. Waterhouse Young is renowned as one of the UK's leading skin clinics and I'm booked in with Senior Aesthetic Practitioner, Rosie Waters for a 3-in-1 super booster treatment that includes a HydraFacial, Pressotherapy and LED Celluma treatment. After a mad dash across town to make it on time, I'm a bit flustered, but Rosie immediately puts me at ease.
Read full articleThe Independent
Jul 2023
SPF cocktailing: Why you should steer clear of the buzzy TikTok trend
Dr Paris Acharya, leading aesthetic doctor and face surgeon agrees, saying: “When you mix an SPF with your other make-up products, such as foundation or concealer, you are changing the overall properties of the SPF and diluting the strength of the product. “This will therefore reduce the protection that you will be getting from the SPF. There may also be certain products within your make-up products that may interfere with the way that your SPF is meant to work.”/p> Read full article
ELLE magazine
Jun 2023
A Super Useful Guide to Tweakments / Tweakments - The ELLE Editors' Guide to Injectables
Teoxane Redensity 1 from £400 per session with Dr Paris Acharya at Waterhouse Young. Recommended frequency: Three sessions within six weeks, every six to nine months. Pain Rating: There might be a little discomfort at injection points, but there is an ingredient (lidocaine) in the booster to minimise this. Results: You should see a plumper reflection within days, but things will get smoother and glowier a few weeks later.
Read full articleMarie Claire
May 2023
How to Prevent & Treat Spots After Waxing, According to Skin Experts
Exfoliation is key to bump-free hair removal because "the exfoliation process will ensure that any excess dirt and oils that are clogging up your pores are removed," says Dr Acharya. "It is this dirt and oil in your pores that causes breakouts. I would recommend exfoliating at least 3-5 days before your waxing appointment so that the skin settles and is not sensitised during waxing." After your waxing appointment you may be told not to exercise, and if you're waxing at home here is your reminder. "Exercising can also make your waxing breakouts worse as sweating can make the skin vulnerable to spots. Therefore I'd recommend sticking to light exercise for 2-3 days after waxing or until your pores have closed up." Dr Acharya explains.
Read full articleRefinery29
May 2023
How To Build The Ultimate Skincare Routine For Your Skin Type
Oily skin tends to produce more sebum (oil) and can have a shiny appearance," explains Dr Parisha Acharya, skin expert and aesthetic doctor at Waterhouse Young Clinic. "You may also find redness or pigmentation from inflammation (such as spots) as well as scarring. Types of acne can manifest in different ways from blackheads and whiteheads to pimples, some of which may be pus-filled, large painful cysts and even deep-seated nodules. Dr Acharya says that helpful skincare ingredients to look out for are salicylic acid for deep-cleaning blocked pores and alpha hydroxy acids such as glycolic, lactic and mandelic acid, which are all great for brightening the skin and fading pigmentation. "I recommend using these a few times a week in the evening and always advise my patients to be cautious in the sun as they can predispose you to sunburn," says Dr Acharya. She also recommends benzoyl peroxide as a targeted spot treatment, but this must be prescribed by a GP or skin specialist.
Read full articleCosmopolitan Magazine
May 2023
Is The Best Skin of your Life One Orgasm Away?
The O Glow. Orgasms make your heart rate and blood pressure go up, which increases circulation, providing essential oxygen and nutrients to the skin, as well as flushing out toxins and helping you achieve a glowing complexion," explains Paris Acharya, an aesthetic doctor at London's Waterhouse Young Clinic.
Read full articleGet the Gloss
Apr 2023
The latest Profhilo treatment combinations to know for the juiciest skin ever
Profhilo and Botox: can they be combined? Absolutely, and this is probably the most popular ‘Profhilo treatment combos around, available from most reputable cosmetic physicians. Where wrinkle relaxer botulinum toxin is used in the upper face to smooth out wrinkles, fast, Profhilo is administered in the mid and lower face (and parts of the body such as hands and knees) to provide radiance, mildly enhanced plumpness and firmness, and fewer visible lines over time.
Read full articleThe Destino
Mar 2023
Gift Guide: The Best Beauty & Wellbeing Treatment for Mother's Day
Waterhouse Young is a clinic that we consistently recommend. Why? Because of their excellent doctor-led team and mix of treatments that deliver rejuvenating results using the best technology and aesthetic practices. All without ever looking “done”. For Mother’s Day, they’ve got a TLC Package, which would be the perfect pick-me-up for any Mum. It’s a 4-in-1 luxurious treatment that combines four of their best and most popular non-invasive (rather than injectable) treatments. First up, you’re fitted with the Pressotherapy suit, which helps to stimulate your lymphatic system. This stays on throughout the 1 hour and 15 minute treatment and feels soothing and relaxing. Next is a HydraFacial, the red-carpet ready treatment beloved by so many celebrities thanks to its ability to rehydrate skin. It uses a wand and various specialised attachments to thoroughly cleanse, hydrate and extract any impurities, to leave skin with a mirror-like glow and noticeably less visible pores. This is followed by HydraEye, which uses the same HydraFacial technology and uses a serum that’s a mix of Atoxelene and Argireline, a combination of vitamins and antioxidants, to hydrate and smooth fine lines. Finally, Celluma follows, which is an FDA approved, award-winning light therapy that uses Blue, Red and Near Infrared light to reduce signs of ageing and clear blemishes. All Mum’s are busy and we love this treatment because it feels like a calming hour and 15 minutes but still one that really delivers a tangible difference to how you look and feel.
Read full articleEvening Standard online
Feb 2023
Best Pore Vacuums Tried & Tested: Can They Give Your Flawless Skin?
Pore vacuum tools allow users to manually remove the more-than-skin-deep "junk" from their skin, resulting in glowing and radiant complexions. The devices make visible, glowing differences in certain people’s skins. Dr. Acharya is clear that with certain products, a similar result can also be achieved. “I would advise cleansing with acids such as AHAs that work on the surface to brighten and BHAs that penetrate deeper to get rid of grime clogged in the pores,” she says. “Using non-comedogenic products helps reduce pores from becoming clogged.”
Read full articleTatler Beauty & Cosmetic Surgery Guide
Jan 2023
Physique lessons - Method, results, a beautiful conclusion...
To energise a lethargic body, make for Waterhouse Young. Here, detoxifying pressotherapy (a mechanical massage-suit which boosts circulation and reduces water weight) is enhanced by a spell under the Celluma – an LED device which heals the skin and promotes new collagen via blue, red and near-infrared light wavelengths. A brighter, happier physique awaits.
Read full articleOK! online
Jan 2023
Beauty Five - Spotlight on Glowfhiloy
When it comes to skin goals, we are all constantly trying to recreate that “post-holiday glow”. Not just a tan, but instead the healthy, clear, radiant complexion that one only seems to be able to achieve after a relaxing week away. So when I heard about “Glowfhilo”, a new treatment offering conceived by aesthetic doctor Paris Acharya at London’s Waterhouse Young Clinic designed to exfoliate and deeply hydrate dull, lacklustre skin, it sounded exactly like what my skin needed.
Read full articleThe Daily Telegraph
Jan 2023
These instant skin brighteners will transform your dull January complexion
There are many in-clinic treatments promising glowing skin but we were very impressed with the new GlowGetter Microneedling treatment at Waterhouse Young. Created by in-house aesthetic doctor, Dr Paris Acharya, a microneedling device creates tiny pinpricks all over the skin which is then drenched with a cocktail of antioxidant, vitamins and hyaluronic acid. The treatment is not painful and the results are very good. There is a little redness after the treatment but once this subsides after a few hours the 'glow' can last up to two or three months.
Read full articleOK! online
Jan 2023
This new no-downtime face treatment has given me my best skin in months
When we heard about “Glowfhilo”, a new treatment offering conceived by aesthetic doctor Paris Acharya at London’s Waterhouse Young Clinic designed to exfoliate and deeply hydrate dull, lacklustre skin, it sounded exactly like what my skin needed.
Read full articleThe Daily Telegraph
Jan 2023
How I stopped looking tired all the time
The premises of Waterhouse Young are tucked off London’s Harley Street and are reassuringly medical-looking and high-end. Rosie, my facialist, walks me through the proposed treatments gently, not blanching as I detail my current skincare regimen – soap, water, E45 – and that I’ve never had a facial and do not use SPF. My treatment will be a non- invasive skin resurfacing and rejuvenating facial which combines cleansing, exfoliation, extraction, hydration and antioxidant protection. But if I admit that I’ve just copied all that from the website, you’ll know I experienced most of it as white noise at the time. It’s all extremely pleasant, though, and concludes with 30 minutes of LED light treatment, where a wraparound screen of red and blue pinpoint bulbs is placed over my head and I am told to “just relax”. It is supposed to be soothing, but I have no idea what the bulbs are meant to achieve and experience mild fight-or-flight. I now officially have clean skin, however. Next up, Botox. Dr Susie Wincell is a proper doctor – friendly but serious about informed consent, medical history and her avowedly conservative approach. She is particularly keen to know that I have not been coerced into this by an unscrupulous editor. No, I admit, it’s mainly to give me something interesting to talk about at parties. For years, I have, admittedly, felt a kind of lop-sided tension between my eyebrows (“your frown line”), which I attribute to a sort of “Resting Stern Face”, possibly familial. I add that my wife has asked that my “laughter lines” are left untouched. Wincell herself identifies bulges like muffin-tops above the outer edges of my eyelids, which I have never seen before, that she could lift. It will be eight injections in total – men require more toxin because we have stronger muscles. Have you ever had a zit directly on your eyebrow? The jabs are about as painful as that. I don’t cry. The toxin will take 14 days to have maximum effect and will last about six months. Then you go again. If I’m honest, I’d like a reason to return to the clinic. I’m enjoying this pampering.
Read full articleEvening Standard online
Dec 2022
The Hot New Tweakments to Book in 2023 - Bespoke Mesotherapy
When it comes to getting a gala-ready glow, mesotherapy is becoming a go-to for those in the know. Using very tiny needles to administer a cocktail of ingredients to the Mesoderm (middle layer of the skin), the treatment stimulates fibroblasts to produce more collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid; effectively reducing fine lines, improving skin texture and wrinkles. Whether skin is suffering from sun damage, dehydration, hyper pigmentation or excessive sebum production, this treatment will heal it back to health. The Waterhouse Young Clinic in Marylebone has this month launched the Wow Fusion device which features 20 ultrafine, 24k gold plated needles with a special chamber which allows for a custom blend of ingredients to be administered, tailored specifically for your skin type. Regular mesotherapy tends not to be as bespoke as the ingredients are pre-blended by the manufacturer. “It is ideal for all skin types as we can blend targeted treatments tailored to individuals following an in-depth consultation,” says Waterhouse Young’s Dr Parisha Acharya. "This is hands down one of my favourite ways to rejuvenate the skin due to its unique blend of skin boosting ingredients it can help you achieve fantastic results with minimal downtime."
Read full articleTimes LUXX
Dec 2022
Why Winter is the Best Time to Heal Skin Damage
"If you’re looking for something gentler, Dr Paris Acharya, who works out of the Waterhouse Young Clinic in central London, suggests the clinic’s Glow Getter Skin Cocktail, which is administered via a microneedling device. Practically painless (it can sting a little around the mouth and nose), the treatment involves creating microscopic holes in the skin to allow a skin-enhancing combination to sink in, promoting healing from within. As well as brightening and plumping the complexion, the antioxidants help to fight the dark-spot problem."
Read full articleHarper's Bazaar
Dec 2022
The best advanced facials in London
A resurfacing and rejuvenating blend of deep cleansing, exfoliation, extraction and hydration through a double helix-like vacuum tip, the HydraFacial is a red-carpet favourite of Beyoncé and Kate Winslet. And no wonder, as this gentle but effective treatment reveals youthful, gleaming skin without any redness or irritation. It’s ideal for those who aren’t quite ready for invasive procedures but need fast results – you’ll see fine lines and wrinkles instantly reduced thanks to use of hyaluronic acid and red LED light to stimulate collagen and elastin production. HydraFacial is available nationwide. We tried it at Waterhouse Young Clinic.
Read full articleTimes Online
Dec 2022
Why winter is the best time to heal summer skin damage
If you’re looking for something gentler, Dr Paris Acharya, who works out of the Waterhouse Young Clinic in central London, suggests the clinic’s Glow Getter Skin Cocktail, which is administered via a microneedling device. Practically painless (it can sting a little around the mouth and nose), the treatment involves creating microscopic holes in the skin to allow a skin-enhancing combination to sink in, promoting healing from within. As well as brightening and plumping the complexion, the antioxidants help to fight the dark-spot problem.
Read full articleTimes LUXX
Dec 2022
If you noticed a splattering of pigmentation across your face over the summer, then this is the time to treat it. Pigmentation is one of those things that requires foresight - like eating local honey (a natural antihistamine) months before hay fever season begins. That's because while the spots might
Read full articleYour Media London
Dec 2022
The Party Season Holiday Glow Facial
In the heart of London’s medical district, award-winning Waterhouse Young Clinic has gained a reputation as one of London’s leading skin clinics. Established in 2012 and one of the first medical aesthetic clinics, they specialise in personalised treatment plans to rejuvenate and restore youthful radiance through clinically proven treatments whilst maintaining natural beauty. As the name suggests, Waterhouse Young’s iconic 3-in-1 Party Season Holiday Glow Facial is the perfect treatment to get you glowing before any big event. Their exclusive Celluma LED Light Therapy, lymphatic drainage Pressotherapy plus celebrity loved Obagi Radiance Peel is a pain-free treatment offering instant, visible results in just 45minutes with minimal downtime (30 minutes redress post-treatment and dry/flaking skin on day two)
Read full articleVanity Fair
Nov 2022
If you’re considering injectables, it’s well worth a trip to Waterhouse Young. There’s something infinitely calming about this Harley Street clinic—it’s peaceful yet reassuringly medical, and the team are lovely. It’s known for its subtle approach and brilliant combination treatments.
Read full articleCitizen Femme
Nov 2022
What the CF Team Are Loving this November
TRY A GLOWFHILO treatment at Waterhouse Young, created by in-house skin and aesthetic doctor, Dr Paris. If needles aren’t your vibe, I’m with you on that. But this no peel peel, followed by deeply nourishing profhilo injectables leaves you glowing with zero downtime.
Read full articleRefinery29 review
Oct 2022
I haven't had a bad skin day since using this high street serum
There are a handful of exfoliating acids that are beneficial for acne-prone faces, including lactic and glycolic acid. But salicylic acid helps to promote a clear complexion, controls sebum and is anti-inflammatory, explains Dr Parisha Acharya, an aesthetic doctor at Waterhouse Young Skin & Aesthetic Clinic. It's also an excellent ingredient for preventing the formation of blackheads — another benefit I spotted.
Read full articleThe Wedding Edition
Oct 2022
Tried & Tested: The Best Facials in London
It can be hard work keeping one’s skin clean in the city. Stress, pollution and late nights are the enemy of a clear complexion. But just beyond the hubbub of Oxford Circus, set within the prestigious radius of Harley street, is Waterhouse Young Clinic. Focusing on research-based, non-surgical aesthetic treatments with a focus on natural-looking results, their HydraFacial is guaranteed to bring the sparkle back to your skin. Using a series of special tools, or ‘HydroPeel tips’, the facial removes dead skin cells and impurities in the skin, while infusing it with hydrating and moisturising serums. Each facial begins with a deep cleanse and gentle exfoliation to remove dead skin cells using painless vacuum extraction to remove impurities from the pores. Ahead of the treatment, a one-to-one consultation with your therapist will determine whether you’d like to include a mild glycolic and salicylic acid skin peel, depending on your skin type. After a relaxing infusion of antioxidants and hyaluronic acid to hydrate the skin, an infrared LED light is used to aid circulation and reduce redness and irritation. Although rosy for an hour or so, your skin is left feeling fresh and looking radiant, ready for whatever awaits.
Read full articleThe Destino
Sep 2022
September: The New Destinations Opening & Treatment Launches to Know
If summer has left your skin feeling in need of some TLC, then Glowfhilo is a great pick-me-up.Created by Waterhouse Young’s in-house aesthetic expert, Dr. Paris, it comprises a PCA “no peel” peel followed by hydrating Profhilo. This combination means that it gently exfoliates and nourishes the surface of the skin to get rid of any dullness, congestion and pigmentation that the summer may have caused, offering an instant glow, while the Profhilo gets to work delivering hydrating Hyaluronic acid for long-lasting radiance and helping to firm the skin. The peel goes first and aside from some very mild tingling and slight redness immediately afterwards (which fades within minutes) it’s a quick and easy step. It’s followed by the Profhilo injections, of which there are five on each side of your face, which do sting but thankfully it’s over quickly. The treatment takes just 45 minutes and results can be seen immediately via glossier, clearer looking skin but most of all after 1 week post-peel, with optimal results from Profhilo kicking in after 8 weeks (and a second session).
Read full articleSheerluxe
Sep 2022
The New Skin Treatment Everyone's Talking About
You might have heard of Profhilo - the facial treatment that hydrates and plumps skin from the inside out - but those in the know are trying "Glowfhilo", a cross between a non-chemical peel and an advanced injectable moisturising treatment that exfoliates and reconditions the skin. Here, it's creator and founder Dr Parisha Acharya explains what it's all about...
Read full articleSunday Times Style
August 2022
Step Away From The Needles! Six Facials That Really Make a Difference
Waterhouse Young Clinic's HydraPresso + Celluma facial is a HydraFacial with a session under an LED mask that uses red and blue light for a double skin-boosting whammy, £350, waterhouseyoung.com
Read full articleCitizen Femme
July 2022
Pre Holiday Prep: Where to get beach ready in London
Don’t wait until you get back from holiday for a well-rested visage, the Holiday Glow Facial imbues skin with an instant radiance ahead of your travels. The treatment begins with Waterhouse Young’s new Celluma LED Light Therapy, combining three wavelengths of light simultaneously: blue to clear breakouts, red to increase collagen production and improve fine lines, and near-infrared which penetrates deep to relax and sooth muscles. Obagi’s Radiance Peel is then applied to skin: a hard-hitting cocktail of lactic, salicylic and glycolic acids to refine pores, reduce pigmentation, fine lines, and wrinkles. It gets to work on the uppermost skin layers leaving skin fresh and glowing. With minimal downtime (15 minutes) you are just 45 minutes away from a renewed complexion.
Read full articleMETRO
July 2022
Right Wavelength: LEDs are leading the way
Blue light kills acne-causing bacteria, clearing existing breakouts and restoring the skin's healthy appearance. Red light increases collagen and elastin production, improving the look of fine lines and wrinkles, increasing circulation and decreasing inflammation. And near-infrared can reach cells deeper into the body to relieve arthritic, joint and muscle pain. This gizmo isn't cheap but, briefly, London's Waterhouse Young clinic is offering it as a free add-on to it's Hydrafacials.
Read full articleEVENING STANDARD ONLINE
July 2022
Face the Future: The Hot New Tweakments to Book in 2022
When it comes to getting a gala-ready glow, mesotherapy is becoming a go-to for those in the know. Using very tiny needles to administer a cocktail of ingredients to the Mesoderm (middle layer of the skin), the treatment stimulates fibroblasts to produce more collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid; effectively reducing fine lines, improving skin texture and wrinkles. Whether skin is suffering from sun damage, dehydration, hyper pigmentation or excessive sebum production, this treatment will heal it back to health. The Waterhouse Young Clinic in Marylebone has this month launched the Wow Fusion device which features 20 ultrafine, 24k gold plated needles with a special chamber which allows for a custom blend of ingredients to be administered, tailored specifically for your skin type. Regular mesotherapy tends not to be as bespoke as the ingredients are pre-blended by the manufacturer. “It is ideal for all skin types as we can blend targeted treatments tailored to individuals following an in-depth consultation,” says Waterhouse Young’s Dr Parisha Acharya. "This is hands down one of my favourite ways to rejuvenate the skin due to its unique blend of skin boosting ingredients it can help you achieve fantastic results with minimal downtime.
Read full articleMSN ONLINE
June 2022
The Best Non-Comedogenic Foundation That'll Make Blocked Pores a Thing of the Past
Always consider skin type, skin concerns, the season, skin tone match, and desired coverage." Dr. Parisha Acharya, Aesthetic Doctor at London Marylebone’s Waterhouse Young clinic, adds, "Your ideal foundation should be lightweight, water, gel, or aloe-vera based. Bonus points if it contains salicylic acid for acne-prone individuals. Look for terms like hypoallergenic or non-comedogenic but remember these terms are not necessarily regulated so still be vigilant of the ingredient list.
Read full articleGET THE GLOSS
June 2022
Is Lymphatic Drainage Massage the Secret to A Longer Life & Leaner Body?
The lymph is one of our most vital yet underrated systems. Here’s why lymphatic drainage massage - and those strange inflatable boots - are having a moment. What if we told you that there’s a health and beauty-boosting system lurking right under your skin that’s activated with little more than gentle stimulation and lots of drinking water? Well, there is, and it’s called the lymphatic system.
Read full articleREFINERY29
March 2022
Are You Your Skin's Own Worst Enemy?
Layering Mutiple Skincare Products: . Dr Parisha Acharya, aesthetic doctor at Waterhouse Young Clinic, agrees, particularly when it comes to mixing and layering buzzy skincare products. Two common ingredients include exfoliating acids (like glycolic, lactic and salicylic) and retinol — the latter of which has an enormous 1.3 billion views on TikTok. "Things like exfoliating acids and retinol are great but do not suit every skin type," says Dr Acharya — nor do they work when directly layered. "In fact, using these all together can wreak absolute havoc on your skin's barrier, resulting in sensitivity, redness, dryness, peeling and irritation." The key to achieving healthy skin is to go slow. "Use the ingredients on different days," says Dr Acharya, "and give your skin a break from time to time so that it is not constantly bombarded with strong, active ingredients.
Read full articleHip & Healthy
March 2022
What's New In The World of Wellness This March
Masters in non-surgical medical aesthetic treatments, the Waterhouse Young Clinic are renowned for delivering high-effective results. HydraPresso combines two of their signature in-clinic treatments; Pressotherapy and HydraFacial. The dual-action treatment simultaneously works the facial and the body to detox, drain and debloat in just one hour. To kick off the treatment you’ll get into a mechanical massage suit that gives a relaxing full-body lymphatic drainage to boosts circulation and removes toxins to reduce cellulite, whilst your expert therapist works on your face! The HydraFacial element is what gives this treatment the wow factor as you’ll notice a drastic improvement in your skin instantly. Utilising the advanced patented technology of the HydraFacial machine, the treatment involves a deep cleanse, extraction of debris from the pore (so satisfying), and intense hydration using potent serums that are supercharged into the skin. To finish, red and infrared LED light is used to reduce redness and further stimulate collagen. Ideal for treating fine lines and wrinkles, enlarged pores, hyperpigmentation and oily and acne-prone skin, this rejuvenating and resurfacing treatment instantly lifts dull skin and improves general skin health for all.
Read full articleREFINERY29
February 2022
Sorry to break it to you but these skincare products are a scam
Collagen Face Creams: Collagen is responsible for keeping skin plump and supple but over time our natural collagen levels decrease. This can be exacerbated by spending too long in the sun (thanks to damaging UV) and smoking, for example. In our bid for ever-youthful skin, topical collagen creams and serums are increasingly popular – but they might just be a fad. "Topical collagen is contentious," explains Dr Parisha Acharya, aesthetic doctor at Waterhouse Young. "Skincare containing collagen may help hydrate and moisturise the surface but will not impact depleting collagen levels deeper inside the skin." Dr Mahto agrees and, like Dr Acharya, explains that this is because collagen molecules are much too large to enter the skin. Dr Acharya adds: "We all know that collagen plays an important role. It is a scaffolding protein that helps support our skin alongside elastin and other key components such as hyaluronic acid. Skincare ingredients such as vitamin C and retinol can have much more of a beneficial effect for our skin as they act to stimulate collagen production in the powerhouse dermis (the inner layer) of the skin.
Read full articleRed Magazine
March 2022
This lymph-loving "power hour" combines a HydraFacial to decongest, exfoliate and plump facial tissues, and a pressotherapy session to drain the body of stagnant lymph and stress. You don a sort of helmet-less space suit called a Body Ballancer, inside which inflating air chambers move fluids and oxygen towards lymph nodes, relieving swelling, bloating and fatigue. Meanwhile, the face is treated with a device boasting a "vortex" tip that blasts skin with jets of active serum and applies gentle suction to "hoover out" impurities and perform lymph drainage. Elsewhere in the UK you can book these treatments separately.
Read full articleREFINERY29
February 2022
Why Our Experts Are Steering Clear of These Skincare Products
Most commonly labelled 'parfum' on ingredients lists, Dr Parisha Acharya, aesthetic doctor at Waterhouse Young, explains: "Fragrance is an umbrella term for a cocktail of ingredients used by the cosmetics industry to scent products and they may be natural or synthetic." The confusion begins with the language used on packaging. "The cosmetic industry does not have to list every ingredient used in this cocktail and can rightfully just state perfume or fragrance," explains Dr Acharya. If you're not a cosmetic chemist, it can be difficult to work out exactly what these fragrances are, and many potentially bothersome culprits are often tucked away on labels.
Read full articleHello Magazine
November 2021
So how does acupuncture work? Practitioner, Anna Miller, who is a registered nurse and managing director at the Waterhouse Young Clinic, London, breaks it down. "With any needle or insersion, we increase blood flow and the amount of oxygen and nutrients to the site. This trauma to the skin triggers a cascading healing effect. It stimulates collagen and elastin and that gives an overall improvement to the quality of the skin."
Read full articleElle
October 2021
The Best Facials That Are Totally Worth Spending Your Hard Earned Money On
The Vibe? This clinic is led by cosmetic surgeons, so it feels like a proper, upmarket medical centre. They offer aesthetic procedures like botox and fillers, but also incredible skin treatments. Just ask model fans like Cara Delevigne and Suki Waterhouse (admittingly her father is the owner, but still...)
Read full articleHello Magazine
April 2021
Dr Parisha Acharya, an aesthetic doctor at the Waterhouse Young Clinic in London, tips the collagen-stimulating Morpheus8, which gave tennis coach Judy Murray her fresh look, to be a popular treatment this year. "It utilises thermal energy" she says. "The depth of the currently, delivered using tiny needles can be controlled, making it a safe option for dark skin that might otherwise suffer from pigmentation. The thermal energy helps stimulate a rejuvenating inflammatory process, which results in new collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid. It can target sagging, crepiness and even help reduce the appearance of cellulite.
Read full articleElle
February 2021
The Hormone Fix: Is Harnessing Your Hormones The Key To Optimum Health?
Jennifer George investigates bio-identical hormone replacement therapy, given the increasing number of young women using BHRT to optimise their wellbeing, as part of their health and beauty regime. A ‘canny cohort’ of women have turned to BHRT in a bid to address various issues, including weight gain and skin problems, hence Jennifer’s interest in whether the therapy is an effective solution. Jennifer noticed her own waist increasing, despite her diet remaining the same, and was curious to understand what was causing this change. Jennifer talks to WY’s hormone specialist and aesthetic doctor, Dr Paris Acharya, and two other hormone experts to glean more about hormone imbalance and how best to manage it.
Read full articleTatler - Beauty & Cosmetic Surgery Guide 2021
January 2021
We’re always so grateful for the lovely media coverage we receive so were delighted to feature again in Tatler’s Beauty & Cosmetic Surgery Guide - it’s a must-read of recommendations. Fashion Director, Sophie Pera, came to us “in dire need of a reset” to experience our holistic Wellness package. Lockdown had brought Sophie's relentless schedule to a screeching halt and she was close to burnout - exhaustion taking over and her skin, digestion, sleep and mood playing havoc. In this “Restoration disaster” piece, Sophie tells how Dr Paris Acharya took charge, rejuvenating Sophie's skin, bolstering immunity, kickstarting her metabolism, detoxifying her body and tackling fatigue and flagging energy levels. Conclusion? “As the world slowly reopens, and my old lifestyle glimmers on the horizon, I feel ready to take it on once more”.
Read full articleTatler
September 2020
The best post-lockdown aesthetic treatments for an autumn reboot
For those who haven’t had a facial since lockdown, Francesca White breaks down “high-tech treatments [which] will set your skin straight”. Recommended as the “Best for...Feeling Rejuvenated”, our Post-Lockdown Power Package “freshens the face and fights fatigue in one fell swoop”, thanks to a combination of medical-grade microdermabrasion (to clear congestion and infuse skin with hydrating serums), a sprinkling of Botox (to soften lines) and strategic injections of Profhilo (the hyaluronic acid-based ‘skin booster’, to spur collagen production while smoothing and plumping). After a quick B12 jab, to restore energy and boost immunity, “you’ll leave feeling supercharged – inside and out”.
Read full articleREFINERY29
June 2020
The New Retinol & 6 Other Ingredients That’ll Transform Lockdown Skin
Jacqueline Kilikita breaks down the army of new ingredients making waves in skincare, from retinol, hyaluronic acid and niacinamide to glycogen and pycnogenol. She talks about these promising trends to various skin experts, including WY’s Dr Paris about how electrolytes are used in skincare. Paris says that, while more research is required into electrolytes, they can be “easily incorporated into existing skincare regimes to give you that extra hydrating boost” and that “they work alongside other skin-saving ingredients such as hyaluronic acid and ceramides (both found in the skin naturally) to maintain the skin barrier and water content in the skin”.
Read full articleThe Telegraph
May 2020
Improve 'lockdown skin': 7 homemade face masks using ingredients in your kitchen cupboard
With clinics such as ours closed temporarily during lockdown, taking care of your skin at home became a necessity. Sameeha Shaikh, Beauty Assistant at The Telegraph, spoke to WY’s Dr Paris for her advice on using face masks properly and avoiding ‘overmasking’. Dr Paris advised caution when having pamper sessions at home, explaining that overuse of masks, for instance, “can result in significant harm by damaging your skin's barrier function leading to sensitivity and making you more vulnerable to inflammation and irritation. You can also strip the skin of its protective oils and commensal bacteria which are essential for maintaining the healthy function of your skin."
Read full articleHELLO!
March 2020
Mother's Day gift ideas she'll absolutely love to open on Mothering Sunday
Leanne Bayley, Hello! Magazine’s Head of Lifestyle, included our Mother & Daughter package - two HydraFacial treatments with a complimentary HydraEyes treatment - as an “extra special treat” in her guide to Mother’s Day gift ideas, recommending it as, “A perfect way to rebalance and rejuvenate the skin.” Hello! also suggest our Mother & Daughter experience as one of their “8 things to do in London for Mother's Day that will make her feel special”.
Read full articleSunday Telegraph
October 2019
Why your hormones could be ageing your skin - and how to spot the signs
Rosie Green writes that she’s met models who mainline chocolate and neglect their faces but never have spots, in contrast to 40-somethings who drink two litres of water a day, eat virtuous food choices and maintain a three-step skincare routine, but still find their skin improbably dry. Given people often assume flare-ups, spots, dryness, pigmentation and redness must be their fault, Rosie debunks the myth, looking into a major contributing factor: hormones. WY’s Dr Holly Cole-Hawkins is one of the skin experts Rosie talks to and quotes in the article.
Read full articleThe Times - Luxx Magazine
September 2019
How to get a sharp jawline - chin Up!
Jennifer George believes there’s “nothing more chic” than a chiselled chin so shares her knowledge on how to get one, Given jowls – unlike other signs of ageing such as wrinkles and pigmentation - don’t respond as well as skincare and serums, Jennifer talks to doctors, including WY’s Dr Holly Cole-Hawkins about addressing a sagging jaw, using treatments such as injectables.
Read full articleSunday Times - Style
January 2021
How To Treat Dry Hands — The Products And Tips To Know
Given the essential-but-punishing hygiene regime hands have been through over the last year, Róisín Kelly wrote a piece for the Sunday Times Style magazine to gather recommendations for dry and prematurely-ageing hands. Issues on the increase include generalised dryness, itchy, inflamed, sensitive skin, irritant hand eczema and dermatitis, as a result of frequent hand washing (in hot water and using barrier-stripping surfactants) and using hand sanitiser (with high levels of alcohol to deactivate viruses). Roisin spoke to WY’s Dr Paris and other skincare professionals for their suggestions, from soap substitutes and hand cream to injectable treatments.
Read full articleCountry & townhouse - The New Escape & Wellbeing Special
January 2021
Lucy Cleland, Editorial Director, writes at a time when we’re through the “ravages of Christmas and now we’re in bleak January and full lockdown”. In her piece, Lucy recommends that, as soon as IRL appointments are available again, “you hotfoot it down to the Waterhouse Young Clinic to let the clinicians work their wonders” - to tackle dull or dry skin, lines, lack of elasticity or rosacea. Lucy’s verdict: “They are real experts when it comes to making your skin look and feel its best, naturally” and whether or not you’re an advocate of injectables, “they’ll discuss your concerns kindly and professionally and come up with a really considered treatment plan just for you."
Read full articleElle
September 2020
The Best Facials That Are Totally Worth Spending Your Hard-Earned Money On
ELLE’s Beauty team set about “sorting the game-changing facials from the 'not really worth it' ones”, rounding up the best facials which are worth investing in (asking questions you’d really like answered too). Their must-try list includes facials from Chanel, Harrods, the Ritz and the HydraFacial at Waterhouse Young - our clinic which is “led by cosmetic surgeons, so it feels like a proper, upmarket medical centre” with “aesthetic procedures like botox and fillers, but also incredible skin treatments. Just ask model fans like Cara Delevingne and Suki Waterhouse”. ELLE summarise that, “The power of the machine...means the actives really get deep into the super-clean skin, so the results are near-needle like”.
Read full articleWomen's Health
July 2020
Seqex: This Treatment Helped Me Nix My Chronic Pain
Chronic pain sufferer, Rebecca Evans, summarises her experience of our Seqex electromagnetic mat which she and her partner describe as “the magical mat” by the end of her six sessions. With 43% of the UK suffering from chronic pain, and many more wishing to improve their sleep and general wellbeing, Rebecca tried the mat as it purports to recalibrate the body at a cellular level to normalise functions and achieve ideal health, reducing inflammation, improving circulation and alleviating chronic aches. Rebecca concluded that her swelling had gone and jaw pain, headaches and energy had improved, so much so that she purchased an at-home mat.
Read full articleDestino
April 2020
THE TOP 5: Facts To Know About Filler
Founded by Amy Wilson Wyles, former beauty writer and editor for many luxury titles including Vogue, NET-A-PORTER and Harper’s Bazaar, Destino is a global group of beauty and grooming insiders who hunt down the best treatments, experts and places, harnessing their insights, knowledge and network in “the world’s finest (and first) beauty & grooming guide”. In their latest ‘The Top 5’ series - that is, the ultimate edit of “the hottest products, the latest looks, the greatest places” - Destino ask Waterhouse Young’s Dr Paris - a filler expert - for her Facts to Know About Filler. Dr Paris expands on five need-to-know’s, from filler material, usage, downtime, placement and dissolution.
Read full articleTATLER - BEAUTY & COSMETIC SURGERY GUIDE 2020
January 2020
The Experts - Top Doctors - Face
Norman Waterhouse, our founder and former president of the BAAPS, features in Tatler’s “The Experts - Top Doctors” list as one of its best in the business: “the UK’s finest surgeons and cosmetic doctors to have on speed dial”. The “high-flying facelifter” talks about the revolution in facelifting and filler, that it’s now “just about tiny bits - after all, science shows we don’t lose volume, in the face as we age, it simply drops”. Tatler also mentions us, Norman Waterhouse’s non-surgical clinic, where his “daughter Suki is occasionally spotted slinking out of, post facial”.
Get The Gloss
January 2020
How to boost your collagen levels, from food to facials
Given that collagen is the “building block of bouncy skin” which starts to deplete in our twenties, Anna Hunter researches various ways to enhance collagen production, from dietary tweaks, cutting-edge treatments, skincare to supplements that “actually work”. Anna talks to WY’s Dr Paris Acharya to understand the repercussions of diminishing collagen and the timeline for your own skin: Recommended products include some of our favourite brands - Heliocare & SkinCeuticals - and treatments such as dermal fillers, Profhilo and PRP needling.
Read full articleCountry & Town House
November 2019
The Good Life by Alice B-B: November
In Alice B-B’s monthly column on what she’s been up to that month - a visit to Iceland, for example - Alice shares that she discovered facials which incorporate body treatments. Alice reviewed a couple of treatments, including our fully-bespoke HydraFacial - “the glowy results are instant” - while lying on our Seqex electromagnetic bed to help calm her yoga / boxer’s elbow which she said “felt miraculously better” afterwards. Conclusion? “It’s time to double up and work on the whole shebang – not just the boat race”.
Read full articleDaily Telegraph
August 2019
How To Shrink Your Pores For Flawless Skin Over 40
In Leah Hardy’s interview with aesthetic doctors such as WY’s Dr Parisha Acharya, they discuss a significant effect of humid weather conditions on your skin: more cavernous pores. “In warmer weather, skin around the pores may swell and dilate,” says Dr Paris. “We also produce more sebum from the pores which contributes to the larger appearance.” Dr Paris recommends high-tech HydraFacials to de-gunk pores, in some cases combining them with peels, radiofrequency and Botox for “spectacular, squeaky-clean tiny pores”.
Read full articleThe Times - LUXX AESTHETICS SPECIAL
March 2021
The Best Non-Surgical Facial Treatments
In her article on the best non-surgical facial treatments, Jennifer George shares skin-boosting recommendations which lift, smooth, sculpt, restore bounce and improve fine lines and texture. Jennifer talks to various experts, including WY’s Dr Paris who explains why Redensity 1 is a favourite. An injectable skin hydrator, similar to Profhilo, it instantly boosts moisture levels and smooths out wrinkles over time. Unlike dermal fillers, it can be used in the forehead so is an alternative to Botox for anyone seeking to treat lines in this area. Paris highlights Redensity 1’s skin-improving properties - a preventative measure against future issues - and says, “It hydrates and strengthens skin without the risk of looking ‘done’.”
Read full articleCosmopolitan
January 2021
Here's everything you need to know about cosmetic acupuncture
A committed fan of needling treatments, Cassie Powney hadn’t yet experienced cosmetic acupuncture. WY’s Anna explained that it is based on traditional acupuncture - stimulating organs to give the body a full reset, whilst increasing the skin’s microcirculation for a brighter, more lifted complexion. The treatment took place on WY’s Seqex electromagnetic bed - to help reduce inflammation, pain and oxidative stress - which Cassie found “extremely relaxing - a sensation that's so subtle it's almost impossible to explain”. Cassie was surprised by the “instant effects “ and that she “expected the healthy glow, sure, but there was also a noticeable tightening effect – my face looked instantly more contoured”.
Read full articleTatler
August 2020
Best facelift surgeons in the UK
Health & Beauty Editor, Francesca White, shares their “ultimate edit from the Tatler Beauty & Cosmetic Surgery Guide 2020 – meet the very best in the business”, including Norman Waterhouse, founder of our non-surgical clinic. With some thirty years as a consultant, “Waterhouse is still as sharp as a tack” and is a “high-flying facelifter...ensconced firmly back in Harley Street (following a sojourn in South Kensington)”. When Norman Waterhouse is not operating from his London clinics, he may be found performing live surgery in Lake Garda, or even heading up CCR (as “one of the founding fathers of the UK’s largest surgical and non-surgical conference).
Read full articleEvening Standard
July 2020
Get The Glow - The Return of The Facial
After their long-awaited return, ES’s Chloe Street gets the “glow-down” on facials and other close-contact treatments from “London’s expert face fixers”, advising what to expect post-lockdown. Lengthy waiting lists - some totalling thousands - had built up and patients welcomed a safe return to treatments, with new protocols designed to keep them virus-free. Measures include enhanced cleaning, reduced waiting time, fewer drinks options, no magazine browsing and even kerb-side check-ins for some. We explained our stringent measures with full scrubs, washed daily at 60 degrees, and a focus on air quality. “As well as visors or eye goggles, we will also be wearing face masks which can hinder communication but I promise we’re smiling underneath,” says Anna Silsby, our MD.
Read full articleREFINERY29
May 2020
This Buzzy New Skincare Acid Tackles Pigmentation & Dark Spots, Fast
Given the “countless buzzy skincare ingredients bursting onto the beauty scene” Jacqueline Kilikita turns the spotlight on to tranexamic acid as industry insiders are talking about it as one to watch. Tranexamic acid is purported to fade dark spots, minimise pigmentation from acne scars and help skin discolouration resulting from melasma - and, while some acids such as glycolic acid and lactic acid, can make skin quite sensitive, tranexamic acid works very well with other skin-brightening agents (e.g. vitamin C and retinol). Jacqueline Kilikita spoke to WY’s Dr Paris and two other trusted skin experts to learn what they know about tranexamic acid, including its main benefits and how to use it.
Read full articleGlamour
January 2020
In Lottie Winter’s article, she notes that there are “thousands of destinations offering fillers and other non-surgical cosmetic treatments” so profiles a few of the “best places for fillers in London” which GLAMOUR can “vouch for with total confidence”. Lottie profiles some of London’s skin experts, including WY’s Dr Holly Cole-Hawkins who offers cutting-edge, safe dermal fillers as well as treatments like bespoke botox, chin-enhancements, DermaStamp and The Liquid Facelift. Lottie says Dr Holly is a “friendly and reassuring face” for those considering their first filler treatment.
Read full articleTATLER
August 2019
The new treatments you need before your next holiday
Whether you’re holidaying in Club 55 or Nikki Beach, Francesca White reviews treatments to have you prepped for the sun. Before buying a high-cut swimsuit, Francesca suggests trying one of our Pressotherapy courses to smooth cellulite, thanks to its innovative lymphatic drainage technique. Francesca found the sensation to be odd yet “strangely soothing - some people claim to fall asleep it’s so relaxing” and that, when you leave, “legs feel lighter and water retention is visibly reduced”. After six sessions, you can expect to notice a “definite reduction” in dimpling.
Read full articleDaily Mail
March 2019
Having spotted a fellow mum wearing Chanel fingerless gloves to hide a recent hand-rejuvenating treatment, as well as how many hand creams are being launched on to the market, Lucia Ferrari set about investigating tweakments for those self-conscious about their hands. For loss of volume and intense rehydration, WY’s Dr Holly Cole-Hawkins recommended Profhilo hyaluronic acid injections, “'Clients love the plumping, hydrating and radiance-boosting effects”.
Read full articleEvening Standard
March 2019
Chloe Street recommends some of the best places in London for quality time alternatives to the trusty gift voucher for Mother's Day: from a mother-daughter / son super-quick brightening facial at WY to an indulgent spa day. Chloe says, “the high-tech treatments at Waterhouse Young, a beautiful townhouse,...are hard to beat”. HydraFacial’s patented technology cleanses, exfoliates, extracts and hydrates skin with antioxidants and peptides, “reducing wrinkles and leaving skin super glowy”.
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