LUCY BANKS

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…

THE BEST AESTHETIC TREATMENT FOR UNDER EYE WRINKLES Nothing ages us more than the eyes. Having wrinkles and dark circles makes us look tired and frazzled. Rejuvenation of the eyes is a vital component in a fresh-faced look. They are our main means of communicating with each other and, whilst we want to look soft…

Introducing skin-resurfacing for maximum impact with minimal downtime. A healthy complexion goes such a long way in the overall impression of youth and beauty. Tixel is a wonderful way to maintain fresh-faced appeal by achieving smoother, tighter and healthier skin. There is minimal downtime or discomfort, and no needles involved. The Tixel comes as a…

Fresh-Faced-Genius!             When a “new” product is introduced, my resting stance is often a tad cynical. I have my favourites, chosen over the years for giving consistently good results for specific indications. Fanfare surrounding new releases tends to pass me by. However, I kept hearing about how good Profhilo was,…

The two women featured in these photographs (Kelly le Brock and Nigella Lawson) are the same age (57). Both exceptionally beautiful in their prime, the different ways in which they have aged is significant. Admittedly genes play a part but it’s clear that looking after yourself in your earlier years has an enormous effect on…

“The world would be a boring place if we were all the same”. In our quest for beauty, it’s important to remember that our quirks are what make us all the more beautiful. The golden ratio of Phi (and the rules of facial thirds and fifths) are great as an overall guide, but true beauty comes…

In my nine years as an injector my demographic has changed considerably. Whereas I used to see women north of 50, I am now seeing an increasing amount of ladies and gents in their early to mid 20s. Whilst I am all for prevention and beautification of the face, I am increasingly saddened by the…