Listen, we all have those days where we look in the mirror and don’t feel our best, but for many of us the prospect of things like botox and dermal filler can be understandably daunting — so it’s a good job there’s now a pioneering new alternative to facial treatments right here in Manchester.
SkinViva Clinic over at St John’s Court in the city centre has been offering a wide variety of both non-surgical cosmetic and anti-ageing skin treatments across North West since 2008, and their latest facial refresher package offers a unique service here in 0161.
Known simply as ‘NeoGen‘, this non-invasive treatment simultaneously targets multiple aspects of the health and appearance of people’s skin using unique Nitrogen Plasma Technology, an approach that few clinics in Manchester currently offer and is distinct from most other traditional skin treatments.
Most importantly for many people who are typically hesitant when it comes to facial treatments, it’s worth reiterating that you receive a pre-consultation before you even get started and this is a strictly no-needle procedure.
Using medical-grade nitrogen gas to create pulses of Nitrogen Plasma, a controlled thermal energy is created and can be precisely delivered to the skin and can improve things like wrinkles and lines around the eye areas, skin tightening, as well as acne and pigmentation issues across all skin types.
Once again, SkinViva is one of the first and only clinics in central Manchester to offer this new treatment and allows clients to walk away feeling younger and fresher without changing the shape of their face. The answer still hasn’t changed either: not a single needle in sight.
Better still, not only can the procedure – which can only be carried out by fully qualified skin and medical practitioners, by the way – help get rid of those fine lines, wrinkles and the little things that might bother you about your appearance, but it also helps stimulate skin regeneration and renewal.
Promoting collagen production for a tighter, smoother and younger-looking complexion, this exclusive facial treatment isn’t just hard to find anywhere in Manchester, it also has results that are estimated to last up to a full year afterwards – i.e. much longer than the likes of botox and fillers.
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FAQs
Do I need a consultation before treatment?
We would always recommend having a consultation before treatment. The consultation will be with either the Skin Therapist or Clinician, depending on what package is booked.
Consultation and treatment can be done in the same appointment; however, a patch test will be needed for clients having over 1.2 joules on their first treatment.
How many treatments will I need?
The number of treatments will depend on your skin type, skin condition and results sought. The before and after photographs give guidance on the level of skin improvement of real clients showing the number of treatments, weeks after treatments and the energy levels used.
This number of sessions will be discussed during your initial consultation and there will be various packages offered to suit your individual needs and expectations.
Is the procedure painful?
During your low-energy treatment, you might feel a slight discomfort. After treatment, it has been reported that many clients feel the skin is warm and radiating a little heat, not dissimilar to the feeling of sunburn.
For high-energy treatments, your practitioner will advise on pain management options.
What will my skin look like?
A layer of your skin will not be removed during treatment but depending on the type of treatment you have received; the outer layer of treated skin will eventually start to flake or peel. Your provider will tell you when you should expect to see this happen.
Some areas of your skin will appear pink in colour. This normal post-procedure condition is called erythema. Your provider will advise you on how long this is expected to last.
Is there a downtime after treatment?
At the lower energy, there is minimal downtime, and it can even be performed during your lunch hour for you to return to work afterwards.
At high energy, downtime is between 5 and 7 days.
How long will results last?
The results of a NeoGen treatment are long-lasting and the improvements can continue to develop for up to 12 months
What is the difference between treatments with the Skin Therapist compared to the Clinician?
The difference is the energy levels available for use: Skin therapists can only go up to 1.4 joules and clinicians can use 0–4 joules if deemed necessary.
They’ve even had celebrities like Shirley Ballas benefit from the treatment — you can read about her experience HERE.
As always with this sort of thing, we obviously urge you to go away and do your research about NeoGen and you can always head over to SkinViva’s website to find out more information about the treatment.
They’re offering a 30% discount on first-time NeoGen treatments to the first 30 people who claim the offer on the non-invasive new treatment, as well as a variety of other non-surgical aesthetic treatments and injectables if trypanophobia (yep, fear of needles) isn’t a problem for you.
At the end of the day, every single one of you is beautiful, we all know that, but if you feel like a small facial treatment could you give a confidence boost and feel even a little bit better, then maybe give the SkinViva Clinic in Manchester a gander.
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Rochdale to become colourful canvas as internationally-acclaimed artists bring mural festival to town
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Some of the world’s best artists will descend on Rochdale soon, creating beautiful artwork on buildings and turning Rochdale town centre into a huge urban art gallery.
The ‘Common Walls’ International Mural Festival will give Rochdale locals and visitors a chance to see artworks being created up close by the world-renowned artists who’ll be in the Greater Manchester town for a week bringing their masterpieces to life.
Set to run from 7 through to 14 September, a collection of artists are descending onto the streets of Rochdale to give walls around the town centre a lick of paint that will not only brighten up the space, but also leave a lasting legacy.
10 of Rochdale’s notable town centre buildings will undergo a drastic change as part of this art-focused event.
Each art piece will pay homage to moments in Rochdale’s captivating history.
Rochdale-raised artist AYLO and Manchester-based Le Mai are two of the creatives getting involved, alongside Smug / Credit: Supplied
The artists involved in this creative, colourful, and cross-continental campaign include Greek artist Insane51, Swiss-born Onur, Manc-based Lei Mai, and so many more.
This new initiative is fronted by local artist Hayley Garner, known by her artist pseudonym AYLO, who was raised in Rochdale.
The festival’s main celebrations are taking place on Saturday 13 September, when you’ll be able to walk through the town and admire all the pieces of art dotted around.
There will also be BMX stunt shows, a live grafitti jam, pop-up galleries, artist talks, and live music, as well as street art workshops so you can unleash your inner Bansky.
Insane51 and Smug join AYLO as just some of the other artists involved / Credit: Supplied
“I’ve painted murals all over the world, but nothing compares to painting in your hometown alongside artists I have looked up to and admired, especially during Rochdale’s year as Greater Manchester Town of Culture,” commented lead artist and curator of Common Walls, Hayley Garner aka AYLO.
“I’m excited to see every day spaces transformed into landmarks of creativity and connection.
“What makes this even more special is welcoming world-class artists I’ve met on my journey, many of whom will be painting in Greater Manchester for the first time. They are amongst the best in the world and to bring them to my hometown is a real honour.”
Common Walls International Mural Festival is coming to Rochdale from Sunday 7 September to Sunday 14 September, and you can find out more information and further Greater Manchester Town of Culture listings online HERE.
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Drag Race UK winner Kyran Thrax plans PERFECT Manchester day out ahead of hosting all-new racing event
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Ahead of hosting the cleverly-named Drag Race event ‘Glam Prix’ in the city centre, Kyran Thrax plans their perfect day out in Manchester.
Now it’s not a secret that Manchester is home to music royalty, but this city has always been a must-visit for various celebrities – including Drag Race UK season six winner Kyran Thrax.
This talented performer has spent plenty of time in the city centre and is now sharing their Manchester city centre hotspots ahead of their upcoming appearance at entertainment venue Chaos Karts for ‘Glam Prix’.
Kyran Thrax and a whole host of Drag Queens are coming to Chaos Karts for their ‘Glam Prix’ event in Manchester / Credit: Supplied
Thrax begins the day with a light walk through Urbis to reminisce their teenage years, and a must-have time has to be a “three pound can of cider”.
From this, our horizons and tastebuds take a two-minute journey to the always-beautiful Corn Exchange ,which houses a huge selection of food options – but this performer loves one spot in particular.
A special shoutout to the team at the Italian eatery’s city centre site as the performer notes: “[Vapiano] never hits as hard as it does in Manchester”.
After munching down on some much-needed carbs and cheesy goodness, the Drag Race UK winner must pay a visit to not one, but over 60 independent retailers, as they take us toAfflecks.
Afflecks is one of Thrax’s favourite spots and with a huge selection of independent retailers we can see why / Credit: The Manc Group
The UK Drag Queen reveals a fun fact about themselves, noting: “I actually got my nipple pierced in Afflecks and she’s still going strong”.
Now that we’re dazzling in vintage fashion, jewellery, accessories and an all-new nipple piercing courtesy of this independent shopping hub, a night out on Canal Street is definitely necessary.
The Drag Queen has frequented this party paradise, also known as Gay Village, many times and has even performed on various stages.
Thrax recounts: “I was on stage so late that when I left it was daylight. Everyone was going to work with their briefcases and I’m here, 30 inch wig, face immaculate, but my beard’s coming through,” – a stellar night out, if you ask us.
Gay Village is known for throwing some of the best parties including Manchester Pride Festival / Credit: The Manc Group
Kyran Thrax will be hosting Manchester’s first-ever Drag Queen Drag Race event ‘Glam Prix’ at Chaos Karts in Manchester with a team of iconic performers who are ready to take to the tracks.
The event, which cleverly combines both meanings of the phrase Drag Race, takes place just days before Manchester Pride Festival 2025, on Wednesday 20 August.
Although a whole host of Drag performers have been announced, there’s also chance for three lucky members of the public to try and secure pole positions by racing alongside these UK Queens.
If you fancy attending and racing as part of the ‘Glam Prix’ event at Chaos Karts, you can find all the information you need as well as your chance to enter HERE.