Articles on medical aesthetics and healthy ageing

Clear explanations of treatments, everyday care and healthy ageing, with research findings kept in context.

Medical Aesthetics · 7 min read

How can subcision soften upper lip and cheek lines? Learn which lines may be suitable, what recovery involves and what changes to expect.

Medical Aesthetics · 4 min read

What botulinum toxin and fillers aim to change, questions to ask before treatment and symptoms that need prompt assessment.

Medical Aesthetics · 3 min read

Sunscreen research, product choice and ways to include sun protection in everyday skin care and an aesthetic plan.

Medical Aesthetics · 1 min read

Preparing to explain your concerns, share your medical history and consider the options at an aesthetic consultation.

Medical Aesthetics · 4 min read

Choosing moisturiser texture and ingredients, supporting the skin barrier through daily care and recognising signs that need advice.

Medical Aesthetics · 2 min read

What medical aesthetics aims to change, how botulinum toxin and fillers differ, and what to discuss about expectations and risks.

Medical Aesthetics · 4 min read

How visible light, tinted sunscreen, irritation and an individual treatment and maintenance plan relate to recurring melasma.