Aesthetic treatments. From doctors, not technicians.

Anti-wrinkle injection treatments have been used medically for decades and are among the most studied in aesthetic medicine. When arranged by a UK doctor after in-person assessment and injected with proper technique, serious complications are rare. Side effects (bruising, mild headache, temporary eyelid heaviness) are usually minor and resolve quickly. We discuss specific risks at your consultation, in writing.

We use hyaluronic acid (HA) fillers only — not permanent. They typically last 6–18 months depending on product and area, then gradually break down. If you're unhappy with the result, HA filler can be dissolved with hyaluronidase (an enzyme injection) within a few days. We don't offer permanent or semi-permanent fillers (PMMA, silicone, Sculptra) — they're harder to reverse and complications, when they happen, are harder to fix.

Most appointments are 30–45 minutes total. Treatment itself takes 5–15 minutes; the rest is consultation and aftercare. For anti-wrinkle and skin boosters, you can return to work immediately — small injection marks may be visible for an hour. For filler, you may have mild swelling or bruising for 24–72 hours and we recommend not booking treatment within 2 weeks of an event you want to look perfect for. Light peels have no downtime; medium peels involve 3–7 days of visible peeling.

Approximate duration:

• Anti-wrinkle: 3–4 months (your muscles slowly regain movement)
• Lip filler: 6–12 months
• Cheek/jawline filler: 12–18 months
• Profhilo: 6 months from end of course
• Polynucleotides: 6–9 months from end of course
• PRP: 9–12 months from end of course
• Chemical peels: Gradual cumulative effect, maintenance recommended every 6–12 weeks

That's up to you — but our default is natural. We dose conservatively, encourage spreading filler across multiple smaller treatments rather than chasing dramatic change in one visit, and offer free 2-week reviews to top up if you want more. If you specifically want a more dramatic look, tell us — we can accommodate, but you'll get an honest conversation about whether it's the right call.

Minor issues (bruising, asymmetry, mild swelling) usually settle within days — we'll see you for free if you're concerned. Serious complications (filler vascular occlusion, infection, severe allergic reaction) are rare but possible — we have hyaluronidase on site for filler emergencies, our doctors are trained in complication management, and you'll have direct contact details for your doctor after treatment.

The Aesthetic Complications Expert (ACE) Group UK protocols guide our management of serious complications. For non-emergency concerns, email your doctor. For genuine emergencies (sudden vision changes, severe pain, skin colour change), call us immediately or A&E.

No. We don’t perform any injectable aesthetic treatments (anti-wrinkle injections, fillers, skin boosters, PRP, mesotherapy) during pregnancy or breastfeeding. There isn't enough safety data, and the risk-benefit calculation doesn't justify it for cosmetic reasons. Mild glycolic peels may be acceptable but we discuss case by case. Wait until after you've finished breastfeeding.

Yes — about a quarter of our aesthetic patients are men. Anti-wrinkle, jawline filler, masseter for jaw definition, PRP and Profhilo all work well for male skin. Male anatomy and aesthetic goals differ from female, and we treat accordingly — we don't try to feminise male faces.

Usually yes, but we'll always do a fresh consultation first — not just continue someone else's treatment without assessment. If you've had work elsewhere that we have concerns about (filler in unusual locations, suspected non-HA product, scarring), we may need to wait for it to resolve or recommend dissolving before adding anything new. Bring records of previous treatment if you have them.

18 years old, no exceptions. Under UK law (Botulinum Toxin and Cosmetic Fillers (Children) Act 2021), it is illegal to provide anti-wrinkle injections or filler treatments to anyone under 18 for cosmetic purposes. We don't bend this rule.