Kosmetic Klinic

Dr Kathleen Long was trained by the Collagen Corporation in 1990. She is one of the most skilled practitioners in Scotland in the techniques of the so-called 'mini-face lift', which reduces the appearance of wrinkles and scars.

Dr Long is also a member of the British Association of Cosmetic Doctors.

Specific Products

• Botulinum Toxin (Botox) – Dr Long uses both Botox and Dysport, these are prescription only medicines and cannot be advertised to general public.  Prices from £180 and treatment usually lasts 3 to 6 months. Botulinum toxin is licenced for medical use and Botox is licenced for the treatment of hyperhydrosis (excessive sweating). Hyperhydrosis treatment costs £500 and will normally last for approximately 6 months.
  
• Sculptra (previously known as Newfill) is a poly-L-lactic acid and is a unique facial enhancement that may help you look years younger – from giving the appearance of a complete ‘mini-facelift’ to eliminating troublesome lines, wrinkles, or furrows (folds or creases) without the risks of surgery.  Sculptra is a synthetic, injectable material that contains skin-smoothing microparticles to help lift and smooth sagging skin, severe wrinkles, creases, dark circles and scars. Price is £700 per treatment (for 2 vials) 1 vial £350; an average of 3 to 4 treatments is usually required with treatment lasting up to 2 years.
  
• Restylane/Perlane are fillers that contain hyaluronic acid.  Restylane is specially designed for different purposes and effects.  It can be used for wrinkle correction and lip enhancements, for correcting thin, superficial lines, for example around the eyes and mouth, forehead and smile lines, for shaping facial contours, such as cheeks and chin, correcting deep folds and for volume augmentation of the lips.  Price is £280 1ml syringe £175 0.5ml syringe with treatment lasting normally 4-6 months. There is also a cheek implant available at a cost of £600.  Restylane Lipp 1ml £350 Restylane Lipp 0.5ml  £195
  
• Hydrafill and Juvaderm are hyaluronic acid based implants, which restore fullness and softness to your face.  They are integrated into the dermis as one of its own constituents and replenish your own natural hyaluronic acid.  Consequently Hydrafill and Juvaderm follow the natural cycle of skin degradation and regeneration.  Hydrafill and Juvaderm can be used to treat most lines, wrinkles and lip areas. Prices start at  £240 with treatment lasting approximately 4-6 months.
  
• Radiesse is a long lasting injectable filler using microspheres of calcium hydroxylaptite.  Radiesse is used for nasolabial folds, post rhinoplasty defects, marionette lines, vermillion border of the lip, radial lip lines, chin and cheek augmentation and tear troughs. Prices start from £350- £550 with treatment lasting up to 2 years.
  
• Obagi Products achieve results by working deep within the epidermis and dermis, regulating the cellular functions of keratinocytes, melanocytes and fibroblasts to rejuvenate the skin. Obagi protocols correct skin problems such as fine lines, wrinkles and dryness, uneven skin tone and colour; age spots, lack of elasticity, acne, enlarged pore size and sun damage. The face peels can vary in depth depending on the condition being treated.  The peel can take from 3 – 10 days to recover from depending on the depth of peel used and the condition being treated.  Price is £350 for the Obagi products, which can be used on their own without the face peel. Appropriate preparation for the Obagi Blue Face peel is essential and the Obagi products need to be used for this. The Obagi Blue face peel costs £450.
  
• Also available from Obagi is Clenziderm for acne treatment  at £83 and Elastiderm  at £65 for discolouration, age spots and the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles on the chest and neck area.
  
• LHE (light, heat, energy) treatment is used in three areas.
  
  I. Hair removal – LHE gently removes hair down to the source by damaging the bulb (root) and significantly delaying regrowth.
  
  Full legs £2000 (6 sessions block) or £300 per session at 8 wkly intervals.
  
  Half legs £1000 (6 sessions block) or £167 per session at 8 wkly intervals.
  
  Underarms/Bikini £450 (8 sessions block) or £75 per session. 6-8 sessions at a minimum may need up to 12 sessions at 8 wkly intervals.  Face £50 to £75 per session.  6 to 8 sessions at 8 wkly intervals.
  
  II. Skin Photorejuvenation – LHE gently treats pigmented and vascular lesions, fine lines and other manifestations of aging skin.
  
  III. Acne Clearance – LHE optimises the oxygen effect and quickly destroys the P.acnes.  LHE’s use of heat intensifies the process while it gently opens the pores to release the clog and sooth inflammation. £100 full face per session or 8 treatments over 4 weeks £550.
  
• Sclerotherapy is available for thread veins on legs in half hourly sessions. Cost £150 per session. 3-4 wkly intervals.
  
• Teosyal – is a new range of “100% hyaluronic acid based”, wrinkle- filling products.  These products are highly biocompatible and are slowly absorbed.  Teosyal can be injected into the entire face, neckline, neck and hands. Teosyal Kiss £350/ Teosyal Ultra Deep £350/ Teosyal deep line £280/ Teosyal Meso £120 per script for crinkly hands or neck or dry face.
  
• Flab jab – normally £350 per area – probably need about 3 treatments if a lot of fat may need up to 5 sessions.
  

Consultations are available costing £30.00 (15 minutes) refundable against any treatment given.  Payment can be made via all major credit cards, cash or cheque.