Botulinum toxin is produced by bacteria called Clostridium botulinum. Several types of toxins have been identified, but type A, which is used commercially, is the most potent.

These usually take effect 24-72 hours after injection, with maximum effect at about 1 to 2 weeks. Its effects generally last for approximately 3-4 months. These injections can be used to improve facial symmetry, for example in patients with Bell’s Palsy.

When injected into the muscles that are responsible for expression wrinkles, it gives the face a more relaxed and smoother appearance. It can also be used to treat excessive sweating in the armpits, in which case Botox is injected directed into the axillary skin.

Dermal fillers can go some way towards restoring volume, filling deep lines, wrinkles and folds and redefining lips by replacing the collagen lost due to natural ageing or skin damage.

We offer a range of premium dermal fillers including Radiesse® and Juvéderm®; each has different properties. Your consultant will suggest the dermal filler most appropriate for you.

Dermal filler treatment helps to plump up your skin and smooth out lines and wrinkles. For lips and facial contours, the filler adds volume, and restores shape. Most dermal filler treatments last between six to twelve months.

PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) over multiple sessions. Blood is taken from the patient and placed into a spinner where plasma is extracted from the blood, where the plasma is then returned into the patients face or scalp to promote hair growth, healing and rejuvinate the skin

The CO2 Laser in ablative mode remains absolutely unparalleled as a game changer for deep lines/wrinkles and acne scarring. It removes all but the deepest layers of skin in a precise and controlled way and necessitates a recovery of 10 to 14 days.

Small areas of the face can be treated under local anaesthetic however larger areas are best treated under general anaesthesia. Sometimes it is possible to combine laser resurfacing with surgical facelift. Suitability for laser resurfacing treatments will be assessed at consultation.

BBL - BroadBand Light (BBL)-   An Improvement in skin elasticity, as well as a more even skin tone and texture. You will see immediate results for multiple conditions, including sun damage, age spots, fine lines, redness, rosacea and acne.

HALO - Halo laser delivers a reduction in skin irregularities, scars and pigmentation. It is effective for tissue tightening, lines, and wrinkles, dealing with pores and combatting deeper pigmentation.

ERBIUM- Erbium laser (YAG laser) can diminish wrinkles, improve pigmentation, and resurface the skin. designed to remove superficial and moderately deep lines and wrinkles on the face, hands, neck, and chest.

We offer chemical peels of different depths for different purposes. Our mostly commonly used peels are TCA (trichloroacetic acid 20%) and phenol which are intermediate and deep peeling agents respectively. Healing time is 7 days for TCA and 10-14 days for phenol.