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I am researching a treatment Botulinum toxin, fillers, laser, peels, PRP…I have a concern Pigmentation, wrinkles, sagging, hair loss…Safety first Choosing a clinic, warning signs, who may treat you
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See all · 13 articlesTreatment GuidesBotulinum Toxin (Commonly Called “botox”): What It Is, Who It Suits and What to Watch ForHow botulinum toxin works, who it suits, how the procedure is done, its side effects and when to see a doctor. A patient guide.Treatment GuidesHyaluronic Acid Filler: What It Is, How It Is Done and What the Risks AreWhat hyaluronic acid filler is, who it does not suit and how it is done. Expected side effects, signs of vascular occlusion and realistic expectations.Treatment GuidesLaser Hair Removal: How It Works, Who It Suits and What to Watch ForHow hair reduction with laser and IPL works, why skin and hair colour matter, how many sessions are needed and what the risks are. A patient guide.Treatment GuidesChemical Peels: What They Are, Who They Suit and What Recovery InvolvesThe differences between superficial, medium and deep chemical peels, recovery times, risk of pigment spots, who needs caution and aftercare advice.Treatment GuidesPRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma): How Effective Is It for Skin and Hair?What PRP is, how it is prepared, what the evidence says for hair loss and skin, and who should avoid it. A plain, referenced guide for patients.Treatment GuidesMesotherapy: What Is It, What Is It Used For, and What Does the Evidence Say?What mesotherapy is and how effective it is for skin and hair: the limits of the evidence, risks of unknown mixtures and possible side effects.Treatment GuidesThread Lift (Non-Surgical Facial Lifting Threads): Who Is It For, How Long Does It Last, and What Are the Risks?What a thread lift is, who it suits, how long it lasts: limits of dissolvable threads, possible side effects and a realistic comparison with surgery.Treatment GuidesHIFU (High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound): How Effective Is Non-Surgical Tightening?How non-surgical skin tightening with HIFU works, who it suits, how noticeable the results are and what the risks are. A patient guide.Treatment GuidesSkin Booster Injections: What Are They, and Who Are They For?What is a skin booster and how does it differ from filler? Hydrating injections, biostimulators, exosomes, polynucleotides: evidence, risks, expectations.Treatment GuidesFractional Laser: How Suitable Is It for Acne Scars, Wrinkles and Skin Texture?How ablative and non-ablative fractional lasers work, what to expect for acne scars and wrinkles, recovery and pigmentation risk. A patient guide.Treatment GuidesTreatment of Excessive Sweating (Hyperhidrosis): Botulinum Toxin and Other OptionsWhy does excessive sweating happen, and when should it be investigated? Antiperspirants, iontophoresis, medicines, botulinum toxin and more, step by step.Treatment GuidesRadiofrequency Skin Tightening and Radiofrequency Microneedling: What Can You Expect?How do radiofrequency and radiofrequency microneedling work, who are they suitable for, how many sessions are needed, what are the risks? A patient guide.Treatment GuidesLaser Tattoo Removal: How Many Sessions, Which Colours Are Difficult, What Are the Risks?How does laser tattoo removal work, why are many sessions needed, why do colours respond differently, what are the risks? A realistic patient guide.
Start With a Concern
See all · 5 articlesStart With a ConcernDark Spots and Melasma: Causes, When to See a Doctor and What Treatments Are AvailableWhat sun spots, melasma and post-inflammatory spots are, when to see a doctor, why sun protection is essential and what treatments are available.Start With a ConcernAcne Scars: Types, Treatment Options and Realistic ExpectationsTypes of acne scars, the difference between marks and scars, treating active acne first, and realistic expectations from laser, peels and microneedling.Start With a ConcernHair Loss: Causes, When to See a Physician and What Treatments Are AvailableCommon causes of hair loss, when to see a physician, which tests are done and what the evidence-based treatment options are.Start With a ConcernDark Circles Under the Eyes: Causes, When to See a Physician and What Can Be DoneWhy dark circles form and when they may signal illness; sun protection, creams, filler, laser and surgical options and their risks.Start With a ConcernRosacea: Symptoms, Triggers and Treatment OptionsWhat is rosacea, what are its symptoms and triggers, which treatments may a physician suggest, laser/IPL, and when to see a physician for eye symptoms?
Safety Centre
See all · 4 articlesSafety CentreA 10-Point Safety Checklist for Choosing a Clinic and Doctor for Medical Aesthetics10 safety questions to ask when choosing a clinic and doctor before filler, botulinum toxin or another medical aesthetic procedure.Safety CentreAfter Fillers: When Is It an Emergency? Vascular Occlusion and Other Warning SignsWhich symptoms after filler are normal and which are urgent? Signs of vascular occlusion, vision problems, infection and allergy; what to do first.Safety CentreWho Can Perform Medical Aesthetic Treatments? What You Need to Know as a PatientWho should perform fillers, botulinum toxin and laser? The differences between doctors, specialists and beauticians, and how to check a practitioner.Safety CentreCounterfeit Products and Unlicensed Treatments: Risks, Warning Signs and What to DoRisks and warning signs of counterfeit or unlicensed injectables and of treatments in non-medical settings such as homes or salons, and emergency signs.
Guides
See all · 3 articlesGuidesA Guide for People Having Medical Aesthetics for the First TimeBefore your first medical aesthetic procedure: deciding, realistic expectations, choosing a doctor, consent, aftercare and emotional readiness.GuidesMedical Aesthetics for Men: What Is Different, and What Should You Watch Out For?Medical aesthetics for men: anatomical differences, common treatments, planning for a natural result, choosing a doctor and safety, in a plain guide.GuidesAftercare After Medical Aesthetic Procedures: General Principles and Warning SignsGeneral aftercare principles after injections, laser, peels and device treatments; what is normal, and when to call your physician or 112.
Rumour or Science?
See all · 2 articlesRumour or Science?Rumour: “Botulinum toxin (commonly called ‘botox’) is poison” — What does the science say?Is botulinum toxin really a poison? A plain explanation of dose, why a doctor's treatment differs, the real risks and the danger of counterfeit products.Rumour or Science?Rumour: “Botulinum toxin (commonly called ‘botox’) makes your face look frozen” — What does the science say?Does botulinum toxin make your face look frozen? Plain information on dose, injection points, planning a natural result and when a frozen look occurs.
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