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What is a HIFU and is it right for me?
What is a HIFU and is it right for me?

HIFU, or a high intensity focused ultrasound is a non-invasive treatment which can significantly tighten and lift the skin, reduce the signs of ageing and improve overall skin tone in as little as one treatment. HIFU is ideal for patients concerned with mild-to-moderate signs of ageing and laxity of the skin. So how does it work? HIFU uses ultrasound technology to create a heat source below the dermis and the SMAS layer. No other technology can target these layers deep within the skin in a...

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What Does Retinol Do for the Skin and Is It Right for Me?
What Does Retinol Do for the Skin and Is It Right for Me?

Over the past few years, the popularity of retinol has soared. It has become an extremely beneficial addition to a night-time skincare routine. But what does it really do for your skin? And is it for everyone? Here’s everything you need to know about the benefits of Retinol… First up, what is it? Retinol comes from Vitamin A – the group of fat-soluble vitamins found in foods like carrots, eggs and sweet potatoes. Retinol is a powerful derivative of this designed to be applied topically to...

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Do Lip Fillers Hurt? What a Lip Enhancement Really Feels Like
Do Lip Fillers Hurt? What a Lip Enhancement Really Feels Like

Popularised over the last few years by celebrities like Kylie Jenner, lip fillers have become increasingly popular. But of all the patients having these treatments, there are still plenty who would like to but worry about the potential discomfort involved. Whilst injecting a needle into your lip is not exactly an everyday activity, it doesn’t mean it has to be painful. If you’re interested in lip fillers but are worried about the treatment itself, here are the answers to questions you may...

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Busting the Myths on Botox: 9 Truths You Need to Know About Botox.
Busting the Myths on Botox: 9 Truths You Need to Know About Botox.

With a 40% rise in the popularity of Botox*, it comes as no surprise that more myths around this treatment continue to circulate. “We’re here to bust these myths and provide the truth behind Botox and what to expect when having a Botox treatment.” Myth #1 Botox will give me a frozen face “plastic” look MYTH BUSTING: The “Frozen Face” look is only as a result of a Botox overdosage. An experienced injector knows exactly how many units to inject to your skin specifically in order to get the...

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Profhilo or dermal fillers?
Profhilo or dermal fillers?

Dermal fillers and Profhilo are both made of hyaluronic acid but they are used for different purposes. While fillers include other elements in the formula and have a gel-like consistency, Profhilo is a purified liquid that flows easily through the skin to treat the whole face. Here’s what we think you might like to know about the two treatments, so you can make the right choice for you: Fillers are for facial contouring The main purpose of dermal fillers is to reshape areas of the face....

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Butterfly – Everything You Need to Know About Nonsurgical RhinoplastyMany
Butterfly – Everything You Need to Know About Nonsurgical RhinoplastyMany

Many people feel self-conscious about the shape of their nose, making non-surgical rhinoplasty a highly sought-after treatment. Compared to surgical rhinoplasty, which is expensive, invasive, and followed by a lengthy period of downtime while the body heals, nonsurgical rhinoplasty is affordable, quick and won’t interfere with your life, even on the day you have the procedure. If you’re considering nonsurgical rhinoplasty, here’s some extra information to consider. How does nonsurgical...

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