Non-surgical solutions include botox for reducing active lines on the face and dermal fillers for restoring volume to the face. In the UK we have seen a rapid increase in the last few years of the number of these procedures performed. It is important to assess the qualifications & experience of your practitioner prior to [...]
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Monday, November 15th, 2010What causes jowl formation?
Tuesday, November 2nd, 2010
Jowls are the areas of excess tissue which you can get along your jawline approximately 1/3 of the way from your chin to your ear. Jowls are caused by downward movement of the facial tissues as a response to gravity. The central area which lies inner to the jaws is fixed, near where the bone [...]
What is the best treatment for sagging jaws?
Saturday, October 30th, 2010
This is the question I’m asked frequently and my general advice is in very early stages when the jawline becomes slightly less defined and the jaws become slightly more prominent the best treatment is with Botox treatment. This is a relatively new to have Botox treatment called the Nefertiti lift. Nefertiti lift is a treatment [...]
Counterfeit Botox: Is it being used in the United Kingdom?
Monday, September 20th, 2010There have recently been a number of reports of the use of counterfeit Botox in the United Kingdom. The advantage of this Botox to some is that it is cheaper than the Botox produced by the normal manufacturing companies. However, this Botox is incredibly dangerous as discussed by me further in video blog posts. Until [...]
When Is The Ideal Time To Have Botox Treatment?
Wednesday, September 1st, 2010I believe they say there is a slight misconception that Botox treatment is best performed when you have established lines. This is actually not the best time to have that treatment, the best time is when the lines are relatively fine and shallow and are beginning to form. This is because Botox acts by weakening [...]
What is the best way of someone starting in the cosmetic industry to get adequate training?
Tuesday, August 31st, 2010I always recommend that anyone thinking of starting in the cosmetics industry attends a foundation course to give them the necessary knowledge to perform successful treatments. The longest standing and most successful course in the United Kingdom is http://www.cosmeticcourses.co.uk. Cosmeticcourses.co.uk was set up 8 years ago and offers a number of courses aimed at taking [...]
Is there a online resource for cosmetic practitioners in the United Kingdom?
Friday, August 27th, 2010Cosmeticcourses.co.uk has recently launched a training academy at http://cosmetic-courses.co.uk. In this academy which is free for all practitioners there are a number of training videos showing techniques on botox and dermal filler injections. There are also downloadable pdf documents which are designed to provide all the documentation needed for anyone starting in the cosmetics industry. [...]
Are there other any Podcasts specifically aimed at the cosmetic practitioner in the United Kingdom?
Wednesday, August 25th, 2010Cosmeticcourses.co.uk has recently launched a training academy cosmetic-courses.co.uk. These feature a number of audio Podcasts concentrating on the aesthetics industry in the United Kingdom. These Podcasts are completely free of charge and are available on iTunes. The Podcasts concentrate on advice on how to set up your business on how to maintain your treatments [...]
How can I tell if my lines will go with Botox treatment
Tuesday, August 24th, 2010There is a simple test for this. Stretch the skin skin containing the line between your thumb and index finger. If the line completely disappears the Botox will effectively reduce the line in a single treatment. If, however, the line does not go when the skin is stretched the line is likely to remain after [...]
The Botox Expert
Thursday, August 7th, 2008Adrian Richards has been voted "The Botox® Expert" at Harley Street by the Evening Standard – 22nd July 2008. Mr. Richards was on the original research team which investigated cosmetic uses for Botox®. Part of his career was spent as a Reconstructive Surgeon at Stoke Mandeville Hospital. He is also author of the Definitive Guide [...]