Body Contouring and Anti-Ageing – Fat Transfer vs. Implants and Dermal Fillers

Dermal Filler Treatments by The Private Clinic

A lot has been said about Fat Transfer (or Fat Grafting) procedures. With cosmetic clinics calling them the ‘natural’ alternative to dermal fillers and breast implants and being touted as the next generation of cosmetic procedures, it’s easy to see why Fat Transfer has garnered so much attention but does it really work and for how long? We decided to put together… Continue reading Body Contouring and Anti-Ageing – Fat Transfer vs. Implants and Dermal Fillers

Botox in your 20s – is it a good or bad idea to have Botox before 30?

More and more people in their 20 are turning to Botox, as recent headlines attest. As a response, we’re getting a lot of questions about whether it is good or bad to have Botox before turning 30. With the number of Botox procedures among 20-somethings rising 8% in 2012 to 92,955 from 2011 in the… Continue reading Botox in your 20s – is it a good or bad idea to have Botox before 30?

Is Botox Good or Bad? We Answer Your Questions about the Cosmetic & Medical Uses of Botox

Botox has lots of medical uses as well as its most famous cosmetic use to treat lines and wrinkles. When administered correctly Botox treatments offer a great and sustainable way to ensure you manage and avoid those bothersome deep lines and wrinkles. In response to the questions we get asked by patients, we thought we… Continue reading Is Botox Good or Bad? We Answer Your Questions about the Cosmetic & Medical Uses of Botox

Dermal Fillers in the News: How Qualified Is Qualified in the Cosmetic Industry?

Dermal Filler Treatments by The Private Clinic

The big news over the bank holiday weekend for the Aesthetic industry were the recommendations put forward as part of a review by the NHS director, Sir Bruce Keogh, into cosmetic procedure regulations that included a ban on unqualified administration of dermal fillers – as you can see why below, it’s a very popular skin… Continue reading Dermal Fillers in the News: How Qualified Is Qualified in the Cosmetic Industry?

Six ways to make your Facelift last longer

Looking at photos of Ozzy Osbourne that have surfaced in the press this week, it’s hard to believe that he’s already had a career in music spanning over 40 years. His youthful appearance defies his 64 years, leading many to speculate that he may have had some cosmetic assistance. However, if this is the case… Continue reading Six ways to make your Facelift last longer

Fillers: Picking The Correct Option For You

There have been a number of reports in the press lately about injectable skin fillers and the growing risks associated with them being carried out by untrained professionals. However there are of course two sides to every story and if carried out properly, skin fillers can be very safe and produce some excellent results. Injections,… Continue reading Fillers: Picking The Correct Option For You

When is the perfect time to have a cosmetic procedure?

Today The Daily Mail talks about how there was a time when turning 40 meant less pressure to look perfect than nowadays. One in three women over 40 are so concerned about their appearance that they would consider plastic surgery, according to a new survey. The average woman now thinks the best time for plastic… Continue reading When is the perfect time to have a cosmetic procedure?