Will it be obvious that I have had something done?
Not if we do it properly. We dose conservatively and stage treatment across visits precisely so the change reads as you being well rested. If you want a dramatic result we are probably the wrong clinic, and we will tell you that at consultation rather than after you have paid.
How much downtime should I actually plan for?
Injectables: none, though a small bruise is possible for a few days. Peels: two to three days of light flaking. Fractional laser: four to six days where the skin looks visibly sandpapery and pink. We schedule laser on a Thursday if you need to be back at a desk on Monday.
Who is not suitable for treatment?
We do not treat during pregnancy or breastfeeding, on active skin infection or inflammatory flare, or where you have a neuromuscular condition affecting injectable safety. Recent sun exposure or a tan rules out laser until the skin has settled. Under-18s are not treated at all.
What happens if something goes wrong?
Every patient gets a direct number for the on-call practitioner, staffed until 21:00 seven days a week. We carry the reversal agent for hyaluronic-acid filler on site and can see you the same day. Complications are rare, but the plan for them exists before you are treated, not after.
Do I have to commit on the day?
No, and we would rather you did not. You leave the consultation with a written plan and prices; it stays valid for six months. The £75 consultation fee comes off your first treatment whenever you decide to go ahead.
Is the consultation with the person who treats me?
Always. You are assessed, planned and treated by the same practitioner, and you see the same person at your two-week review. We do not employ non-clinical sales consultants.
How should I look after my skin afterwards?
Injectables: stay upright four hours, no gym that day. Peels and laser: a bland emollient, no acids or retinoids for a week, and a high-factor sunscreen every morning without exception. You get printed aftercare and a text-message check-in at 48 hours.
Can I spread the cost?
Yes, on plans above £500 — six, ten or twelve months at 0% APR representative, subject to status. We will show you the monthly figure at consultation before you agree to anything.