We share our expert advice on treatment safety, so you can make informed decisions and feel confident in the care you receive.
If you have spent any time on Instagram or TikTok, you will have seen it: the dreaded “duck lip” or that odd little bulge above the vermillion border that was definitely not there six months ago. This is lip filler migration, and is a frequent complaint after having treatment elsewhere. As a doctor who has […]
If I had a pound for every patient who has said “I don’t want to look done, I just want to look fresh,” I’d have retired by now. This is, without question, the most common request I hear in clinic, and it’s exactly why Baby Botox has become such a talking point across the UK. […]
As a cosmetic doctor, I will be blunt: the Tretinoin craze on social media is getting out of hand. Numerous patients attending my clinic want this prescription, convinced it’s the holy grail of anti-ageing. It’s not. And here’s why you should think twice beforeusing it on your face every night. Vitamin A Is a Hero […]
The under-eye area is among the most unforgiving sites for filler. Here’s what every patient should know before booking. Tear trough treatment — the use of hyaluronic acid (HA) filler to soften the hollow beneath the lower eyelid — has become one of the most requested procedures in aesthetic medicine. Patients come in hoping to […]
I have been practising aesthetic medicine for many years, and if there is one thing that gives me anxiety, it is the sheer volume of unlicensed and parallel-imported aesthetic products circulating in the UK market. It is a problem that the industry talks about in hushed tones at conferences, but rarely addresses loudly enough where […]
I have some wonderful news to share. Health & Aesthetics has been awarded the ZO Skin Health Blue Diamond Award 2026. This is one of the most meaningful professional recognitions our clinic has received, and I want to take a moment to explain what it is, why it matters, and most importantly, what it means […]
When most people say, “I want to lose weight,” they’re thinking about fat. But the truth is, weight loss can come from fat, muscle, or water. It is very important not to loose muscle since this would slow metabolism and make you weaker and also have long term health implications. At Health & Aesthetics, we […]
To get the most benefit from a medically supervised weight loss treatment, having a healthy lifestyle is key. For those struggling with conventional diet and exercise programs, these weight loss treatments are very popular. They act by promoting a feeling of fullness and curbing hunger resulting in weight loss. When used properly and with medical […]
Weight loss treatments have become one of the most talked-about solutions for weight management. These medically supervised medications are designed to help reduce appetite, improve blood sugar control and support significant weight loss. In this blog, I will explore all the major injections available today, those that were used in the past, and exciting new […]
When looking into having new aesthetic treatments it’s natural to be nervous. As an increasingly popular treatment there has been a lot of press around both the benefits and risks of being treated with Exosomes. Exosomes are small extracellular vesicles which play a key role in cell communication. These tiny vesicles can be used to […]
Understanding the Risks: Why Medical Qualifications Matter in Cosmetic Injections In the realm of cosmetic injections, the line between enhancement and endangerment is defined by medical expertise. Unqualified individuals dabbling in this delicate art can turn a quest for beauty into a health hazard. Infections are not just minor complications; they can escalate into life-threatening […]
Over the past decade or so Thread lifts have grown in popularity as patients seek to tackle facial sagging without the costs of full facial surgery. Thread lifts are marketed as ‘minimally invasive procedures’ where sutures are inserted into the subdermal region of the skin to help lift and tighten sagging tissue, but they come […]
