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Why We Prioritise Consultations at Cotswold Skin Edit
At Cotswold Skin Edit, we believe that exceptional aesthetic results begin long before any treatment takes place. Our approach to medical aesthetics is centred around one important principle: every person’s skin is unique, and every treatment plan should be too. That’s why we prioritise consultations. Understanding Your Skin, Goals and Concerns A consultation gives us the opportunity to truly understand you — your skin concerns, your lifestyle, your goals, and what you would

Rachel Cootes
Jul 102 min read


The Top 3 Treatments I Recommend for Facial Rejuvenation After Weight Loss
Losing weight can be a huge achievement for many, with incredible benefits for your overall health and wellbeing. However, one of the most common concerns we hear from patients after significant weight loss is: "I've achieved my goal weight, but my face looks tired, older or hollow." This is completely understandable. Weight loss doesn't just reduce fat around the body—it also reduces the fat pads that naturally support the face. Combined with the normal ageing process, this

Millie Harley-Boyle
Jul 33 min read


The important role of CO₂ laser following cosmetic and plastic surgery!
When patients invest in facial rejuvenation surgery such as a facelift or blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery), their goal is not only to look younger but to achieve a refreshed, natural appearance with healthy, radiant skin. While surgery can expertly reposition and tighten underlying tissues, it does not address many of the skin quality concerns that contribute to facial ageing. This is where CO₂ laser resurfacing can play a transformative role! Increasingly, facial plastic surg

Millie Harley-Boyle
Jun 243 min read


Men's Skin and Treatments: Why a Different Approach Matters
Historically, aesthetics and advanced skin treatments were often viewed as something reserved primarily for women. Today, that's changing rapidly. More men are recognising the value of investing in their skin health, whether that's addressing signs of ageing, managing persistent redness, improving skin quality, or simply looking less tired and more refreshed. Understanding Male Skin Male skin is generally thicker, oilier and more collagen-rich than female skin. Testosterone i

Millie Harley-Boyle
Jun 242 min read


CO2 laser arrives in The Cotswolds!
Transform Your Skin with the Lynton CO₂ Laser: CO2 laser is coming to Witney, West Oxfordshire If you’re looking for dramatic skin...

Rachel Cootes
Jun 24, 20253 min read


Anti Ageing home hacks!
Anti - ageing; which ingredients you need to include in your home skincare Bespoke skin consultations available at Cotswold Skin Edit,...

Rachel Cootes
Feb 27, 20253 min read


The power of 'Treatment Stacking'
Skin resurfacing in action, Cotswold Skin Edit, Witney Oxfordshire At Cotswold Skin Edit, we believe that great skin isn’t achieved with...

Rachel Cootes
Feb 27, 20252 min read


Skin Pigmentation- let's explore!
Skin pigmentation refers to the colour or pigment of the skin. It is primarily determined by a pigment cell called melanin. Melanin is...

Rachel Cootes
Jul 2, 20243 min read


Understanding your teenagers acne
What is Acne? Acne is a common skin condition that affects millions of teenagers worldwide. It occurs when hair follicles become clogged...

Rachel Cootes
Jun 5, 20244 min read


The power of vitamin C; A brighter, healthier complexion
In the ever-evolving world of skincare, one ingredient has stood the test of time and continues to dazzle with its remarkable benefits:...

Rachel Cootes
May 16, 20244 min read


The skin barrier- our bodies guardian
In the vast world of skincare, there's a term that often gets thrown around but isn't always fully understood: the skin barrier. Yet,...

Rachel Cootes
May 7, 20244 min read


Your path to radiant skin- why you should book a skin consultation
In the bustling world of skincare, where countless products promise miraculous transformations, it's easy to feel overwhelmed. With the...

Rachel Cootes
May 7, 20243 min read


Retinol - your skins secret weapon!
In the realm of skincare, there’s one ingredient that continues to stand out for its remarkable benefits: retinol. Widely hailed as a...

Rachel Cootes
May 4, 20243 min read


All we need to know about dermal lip filler
In recent years, plump, luscious lips have become a sought-after aesthetic ideal, leading to the rise in popularity of dermal lip...

Rachel Cootes
May 4, 20243 min read


Pre blog- blog! Sept 2023
Here goes- my first ever blog! It’s been a long-term plan to start writing a blog for my client group - but I’ll be totally honest with...

Rachel Cootes
May 4, 20244 min read


What does Botulinum toxin actually do?
So when I first told people I was going to give up my ‘traditional’ nursing job to pursue a career in aesthetics there were two common...

Rachel Cootes
May 4, 20243 min read


Rosacea
Rosacea is a common, chronic skin condition which commonly presents with; facial redness (usually across cheeks & nose), flushing,...

Rachel Cootes
May 4, 20242 min read


To peel or not to peel- that is the question!
Well in all honesty, there is no question needed. Chemical peels are always a good idea- and there is an option for everyone (even those...

Rachel Cootes
May 4, 20242 min read


Polynucleotides- An Introduction to regenerative treatments
If you follow a lot of aesthetics accounts or like to do your own research, it’s likely you will have heard the word ‘Polynucleotides’...

Rachel Cootes
Feb 10, 20242 min read
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