A PDO Thread COG Lift has become the go-to solution for many women (and men!) looking to achieve a more lifted, youthful appearance of their face without having to go under the knife.  Whether you’re thinking about getting it done yourself and intrigued about how the procedure works, or an aesthetic practitioner or nurse looking […]

Beginning an aesthetics business can be an exciting step, but attracting new clients in such a competitive market comes with its difficulties.  You may have finished your training, but once you’re done, how do you transform from a beginner aesthetics practitioner to someone who treats clients frequently? This transition requires honing your skills and implementing […]

Whether you’re a nurse practitioner looking to supplement your income or transition fully into the aesthetics industry, starting a Botox business can offer flexibility, financial rewards, and the chance to enhance your professional skill set in a rapidly growing field. In fact, the aesthetics industry is globally estimated to be worth a mind blowing £45.5 […]

Many different instruments are used to deliver dermal fillers, but one technique that’s increasing in popularity is injecting fillers with a cannula.  Before cannulas came onto the scene, needles were the only method available for injecting fillers. Cannula needles were approved for commercial, tissue filler use in 2012, after which aesthetic clinics began offering cannula injected […]

Microneedling is a ‘minimally invasive procedure using thin needles’ that can help to treat minor skin problems and requires little to no downtime.  If you’ve never had a microneedling treatment before, you might not know what to expect or how to prepare for microneedling.  Microneedling prep is a crucial part of the procedure, as your […]

In the UK, microneedling is considered a medical aesthetic procedure, and it should only be performed by trained and qualified healthcare professionals. These professionals include doctors, dermatologists (doctors who specialise in skin conditions), registered nurses, medical aesthetic practitioners, dental practitioners, and surgeons. Qualifications required to perform microneedling can vary depending on the length of the […]

Updated 07/11/2024 Also classed as collagen induction therapy, microneedling is a minimally invasive skin treatment that is used to encourage collagen production and help stimulate the skin’s healing process. As microneedling punctures your skin, it’s super important that you take the necessary steps to prepare for your microneedling treatment, ensuring your skin is in a […]

To put it simply, an aesthetic practitioner is a trained healthcare professional who specialises in providing non-surgical cosmetic treatments to enhance their client’s appearance, whether it be on their face or body. There are a range of opportunities for aesthetic practitioners to develop a niche set of skills across several different treatments, or to become a […]

What do you picture when you think about lip fillers? Many visualise an overfilled pout with distinct ‘sausage’ lips’, instead of a natural-looking smile.  According to Glamour, Google searches for natural lip fillers have increased by 250%. Lip fillers have been popular for a while, but this statistic shows people are moving away from a […]

There’s lots of advice about weight loss, but losing weight and keeping it off is one of the hardest things to do.  In England, 25.9% of adults are obese, while 37.9% of adults are overweight. Despite these statistics, the British diet industry has never been more successful.  In 2020, the UK’s wellness industry was worth […]

Updated on 28/10/24 If you’ve been looking at non-surgical enhancements online and through social media, you may have heard about the lip flip procedure, an enhancement that focuses on the appearance of the lips.  So, what is a lip flip procedure and how is it performed?  Essentially, a lip flip procedure involves injecting a neuromodulator, […]