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Hooray for the hooters If you want a cuter nose, a straighter nose, a stronger nose or a smaller looking nose (!) it’s all possible with the careful use of Botox and fillers. For those considering surgery and wanting to experiment before taking the plunge, or scared of going under the knife at all, the non-surgical…

  I watched, with interest, and some confusion, the BBC documentary, “The Truth Behind the Cosmetic Industry”, aired last night.   I am a great believer in educating people on the details of treatments – indications, techniques and products. Whilst this appeared to be the premise of the show,  I felt that the documentary misrepresented…

Enhancing  beauty whilst staying true to character I love faces and the many fascinating and beautiful features of different parts of the world.   Of particular interest to me is the desire to look more Western for Asian countries; specifically China, Korea and Japan   Over the past few years the world has gone crazy…

– A deliberation over downtime-   Moving out of London is a big deal. It’s a big deal because you don’t move back. It takes deliberation and balls before you stretch out your wings and go for it. Soon enough, trepidation settles into exhalation and..well..calm. You wake up surrounded by greenery, birdsong (and in our…

(and what will I look like after treatment?)   A common concern amongst those new to filler and Botox is what they will look like having had the procedure.   Both procedures involve injecting the product into the relevant area to be treated.   Botox is in a liquid form, injected into targeted muscles, and…

What does it feel like to have Botox and fillers and how to optimise comfort? The unexpected can be daunting and it is normal to feel nervous when having Botox and fillers for the first time. Patients who are new to the experience have two main concerns: How the procedure feels and how painful it…

I am a big believer in preventative interventions. Softening a line before it becomes etched, supporting a slight slackening in the skin before it becomes sag, and keeping a fresh and even complexion, turning over an abundant supply of collagen and elastin. Whilst you can soften and improve the face at any age, maintaining your…

Profilioplasty to harmonise, balance and beautify..   When I think back to when Botox and fillers were first launched, it’s thrilling to see how far we’ve come. We know so much more about how the face ages and can restore and enhance youth and beauty with even more magic at our fingertips.   One of…

With only seven weeks to go ’til Christmas, herewith a handy guide to get you glowing… (To the tune of 12 days of Christmas, naturally…)   For my first treat of Christmas I’m going to spoil me, with a beautiful chin and some cheeks. (structural filler for lovely contouring). November – early December – allowing for four…

A healthy approach to non-surgical treatments (and how to plan them) Non-surgical treatments should boost and energise you. They should make you look and feel fresher and be part of your physical and mental wellbeing. Just as you would freshen up your home when it begins to look worn, why would you not invest in…

How to get ahead in “healthy” When you’re juggling life’s logistics and/or sedentary in front of your laptop. Don’t always sleep well, are stressing about who needs what-when (NOOOOWWWW) and enjoying a few indulgences to decompress. It’s hard to sustain a healthy diet and existence.   Ongoing, this adds up to premature aging, a less…

The importance of skin quality   In the overall package of youth and beauty, a healthy complexion is paramount. The current – fingers crossed – overdone Instagram craze is bonkers. So, once a sensible scaffold of support is in place with traditional fillers, investment should be directed into a glowing complexion. This is either to…

Botox has been acceptable for men and women alike for at least a decade now. Filler for men has taken a little longer to filter down. Both, I’m pleased to say, are now as normal as having your hair cut.   Filler for men is more effective in my opinion, as lines and movement are more…

Maintaining and enhancing a youthful appearance is both a physical and mental balancing act. Physically, respecting your individual features, and being realistic about what is achievable, is crucial. As is the need for synchrony in the face. Dedicated decades of Botox in the brow may leave you with the upper face of a 27-year-old, but…

The injectables marketplace is saturated and finding a practitioner can be hard. Word of mouth recommendations are best, but if you’re discreetly seeking out a first-time experience, what should you look for? Qualifications – to practice independently in injectables you have to be a registered nurse-prescriber, a dentist or a doctor. If you can’t prescribe…