Brighton has never been shy about looking after itself. This is a city of sea swims at sunrise, yoga on the lawns, spa afternoons and a beauty scene that is always first to try something new. So it is no surprise that one treatment keeps coming up in conversation this autumn: Endolift.
It is being talked about for a simple reason. Endolift tightens and firms the skin by encouraging the body to do what it already knows how to do, which is to make fresh collagen. There is nothing added to the skin and nothing taken away. The results come from you.
How It Works
Endolift uses a laser, but not in the way most people imagine. Instead of working on the surface, the practitioner guides an extremely fine optical fibre, thinner than a hair, just beneath the skin. It delivers gentle, controlled laser energy exactly where it is needed.
That energy does several things at once. It prompts the skin to produce new collagen, it tightens the fine connective fibres that give the face its structure, and in areas such as the jowls or under the chin it can help reduce small pockets of fat. The skin is remodelled from the inside, which is why results look so natural.
It is the regenerative side that has caught the imagination. Endolift works alongside the body’s own repair processes, making it a lovely option for anyone who wants a lift that feels entirely their own.
Where It Works Best
The most popular areas are the lower face and neck, where a softer jawline or a little looseness under the chin can be neatly refined. The delicate skin around the eyes responds well too.
Endolift is not just for the face, either. It is increasingly used on the upper arms, thighs and knees, where skin can lose its firmness over time, and it can improve the appearance of some scars. It suits all skin types and is ideal for people with mild to moderate laxity who want a noticeable but natural improvement.
What to Expect on the Day
A treatment usually takes around an hour, and most patients describe very little discomfort. Afterwards, there may be a touch of redness or swelling for a day or two, but most people are back to their normal routine within hours.
One session is typically all that is needed. Some firming can be seen straight away, and the results then keep improving as new collagen builds over the following three to four months. That gradual transformation is part of the appeal: friends notice you look fresher, without being able to say why. Results typically last two to three years.
Worth the Trip Along the Coast
Because Endolift is an advanced procedure, it is best carried out by a medical practitioner with plenty of experience in the treatment. That is why some Brighton residents are happy to make the easy journey west for it.
One name that comes up often is Dr Victoria Gauba, a doctor with more than 25 years in medicine and a master’s degree in dermatology, who performs every treatment at her Winchester clinic personally. Dr Victoria’s Endolift treatment is tailored to each patient’s face and goals, sometimes alongside other treatments, with natural-looking results the priority throughout.
It also makes for a rather lovely day out. Winchester is one of the south’s prettiest cathedral cities, with independent shops, cosy cafés and the Great Hall, home of the famous Round Table, all within a short stroll. Treatment in the morning, lunch in the city and a wander through the cathedral close in the afternoon is not a bad way to spend a day.
A Little Something for Yourself
With party season on the horizon and the new year not far behind, autumn is the perfect time to start. Book now and the collagen will be building nicely by the time the festive invitations arrive, with results continuing to bloom well into spring.
For a city that loves feeling good as much as Brighton does, a treatment that works with your body to reveal firmer, fresher skin feels very much in keeping.
