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Azzalure ®, botulinum toxin type A, has been available since the early 1990s as Dysport ® but is licensed in the UK as a prescription only medicine for cosmetic use to treat frown lines and crow`s feet under the name Az…

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Botox 101: Answers to the Most Common Questions
11 Mar 2025

Botox 101: Answers to the Most Common Questions

How does Botox work? What areas can be treated with Botox? How long does Botox last? Here is everything you need to know about Botox in one handy guide, written and verified by trusted experts. 

Are Lip Fillers Safe?
15 Oct 2024

Are Lip Fillers Safe?

Lip fillers and dermal fillers are at the centre of a lot of media coverage right now concerning how safe the treatments really are...

Your Essential Guide to Botox: Understanding the Basics
29 Aug 2024

Your Essential Guide to Botox: Understanding the Basics

This essential guide is crafted for those considering Botox for the first time, aiming to illuminate its benefits, debunk myths, and offer a comprehensive understanding of what to expect.

What’s Trending in Clinic? The Expert Insights...
21 Jun 2024

What’s Trending in Clinic? The Expert Insights...

We are halfway through 2024 (how has that happened?!) so we spoke to a Dr to get the low down on what trends and insights she has noticed so far this year…

Who Should You Trust To Do Your Botox?
7 Jun 2024

Who Should You Trust To Do Your Botox?

It can be difficult to know who to trust with your Botox treatment but fear not, we have you covered with everything you need to make the right decision...

Safety First: A Doctor Dives into UK Aesthetic Standards
30 Apr 2024

Safety First: A Doctor Dives into UK Aesthetic Standards

An aesthetic expert shares her important insights into the current state of the UK aesthetic industry and safety regulations.

Exploring the Benefits of Botox for Neck Bands
13 Mar 2024

Exploring the Benefits of Botox for Neck Bands

You may think Botox is just reserved for the face, but did you know it can also be used to reduce neck wrinkles?

Dermal Fillers vs Botox: A Comprehensive Comparison
28 Nov 2023

Dermal Fillers vs Botox: A Comprehensive Comparison

Here is everything you need to know about Dermal Fillers and Botox...

Illegal Botox Seized in Police Raids in the Northwest
11 Aug 2023

Illegal Botox Seized in Police Raids in the Northwest

Three individuals have been apprehended subsequent to an inquiry involving the distribution of unauthorised medicines such as Botox and fillers.

Time for an Overhaul of the Ban on Advertising Medicines?
26 Jul 2023

Time for an Overhaul of the Ban on Advertising Medicines?

In the US, prescription product ads are prevalent, while in the UK, strict rules limit the sharing of medicine info with the public. So, what does this mean?

Botox and Lip Fillers Illegally Available in Wolverhampton
13 Jul 2023

Botox and Lip Fillers Illegally Available in Wolverhampton

Warning: Botox and lip fillers are illegally available to underage people in Wolverhampton, violating the botulinum toxin and Fillers (Children) Act 2021.

What Is #Babybotox and Why Are Gen Z So Excited About It?
5 Jul 2023

What Is #Babybotox and Why Are Gen Z So Excited About It?

With over a million views on TikTok, individuals are sharing their remarkable yet natural transformations. Will Baby Botox become a lasting trend?

Can Botox Benefit Your Mental Health?
25 May 2023

Can Botox Benefit Your Mental Health?

Let's learn more about the connection between Botox and mental health, can it really transform your wellbeing?

Traptox: The Newest It Tweakment Taking Over TikTok
19 May 2023

Traptox: The Newest It Tweakment Taking Over TikTok

We spoke to Dr Noreen Hashmi Cosmetic Doctor at sk:n clinics to find out more about this new 'it' tweakment...

3 Ways Lip Fillers Can Improve Your Smile
6 Apr 2023

3 Ways Lip Fillers Can Improve Your Smile

An aesthetic Doctor shares 3 ways lip fillers can improve your smile, along with some other popular concerns which can all be treated with dermal fillers!

Masseter Muscle Botox: TikTok’s New It Tweakment
5 Apr 2023

Masseter Muscle Botox: TikTok’s New It Tweakment

Scrolling TikTok you may see videos about ‘Masseter Muscle Botox’, the new ‘it’ tweakment, for those suffering from bruxism and jaw clenching.

5 Questions You Must Ask If You Want Fillers or Botox
30 Mar 2023

5 Questions You Must Ask If You Want Fillers or Botox

Dr David Eccleston shares what you need to know before getting cosmetic injectables and the questions you must ask your Dr or Nurse...

What Can Botox Be Used to Treat?
1 Mar 2023

What Can Botox Be Used to Treat?

We all know Botox is a go-to for wrinkles, but did you know that Botulinum Toxin can treat migraines and stop sweating?

Your Guide to Cosmetic Treatment Abroad
27 Sep 2022

Your Guide to Cosmetic Treatment Abroad

Sun, sea, sand and surgery... Should I abroad for cosmetic surgery or treatment? It’s easy to be tempted by the idea but sadly, it’s not always as easy.

Your Guide to Cosmetic Treatment - Which Questions to Ask
12 Sep 2022

Your Guide to Cosmetic Treatment - Which Questions to Ask

If you're seeking out a clinic for any kind of cosmetic treatment. You need to ask your practitioner these important questions...

Guide to Cosmetic Treatment - Which Treatment?
27 Jul 2022

Guide to Cosmetic Treatment - Which Treatment?

Let Consulting Room safely guide you through the process of gathering information about surgical and non-surgical cosmetic treatments and products.

Who Should You Trust to Do Your Botox and Fillers?
6 Apr 2022

Who Should You Trust to Do Your Botox and Fillers?

Dr Eccleston is Tatlers "Man in the Midlands for Botox" and has fixed complications rising from badly done injectables. So, who should be injecting your Botox?

What’s the Best Botulinum Toxin Brand for Me?
28 Sep 2016

What’s the Best Botulinum Toxin Brand for Me?

Clients often ask me what the difference is between the different brands of botulinum toxin that are available in the UK. Well, Let me explain why...

Can You Self-Inject Botox and Fillers?
8 Mar 2016

Can You Self-Inject Botox and Fillers?

Should you self inject? According to YouTube Vloggers who are self-injecting dermal fillers and botulinum toxin, yes but we say NO, NO, NO!

Give Unused Needles to the Intercare Charity!
19 Jan 2016

Give Unused Needles to the Intercare Charity!

Are you loathed to throw perfectly good needles and syringes away? Instead of throwing away unused needles, find out how you can recycle them...

Top Tips for Choosing a Cosmetic Clinic and Treatment
12 Nov 2014

Top Tips for Choosing a Cosmetic Clinic and Treatment

It will be useful when considering cosmetic treatments to follow the following basic guidelines...

Botox - The Most Popular Cosmetic Treatment in the World?
18 Sep 2013

Botox - The Most Popular Cosmetic Treatment in the World?

Now Botox for Hair is the latest product to ride on the success of an already well-established brand, but for how much longer?

Remote Prescribing of Botox by Doctors Banned by GMC
10 Jul 2012

Remote Prescribing of Botox by Doctors Banned by GMC

The General Medical Council (GMC) will issue new rules to its members that Doctors must see a patient face-to-face before issuing a prescription for botox

Which Cosmetic Treatments Are Best for Your ‘First Time’?
8 Jun 2012

Which Cosmetic Treatments Are Best for Your ‘First Time’?

We can now diminish the signs of ageing effectively However, it might seem daunting to choose the right type of treatment for your first time?

How Vain Are Botox Users?
16 Jan 2012

How Vain Are Botox Users?

A new study investigates how vain Botox users are by age groups and social acceptance of going under the knife. Let's find out...

Looks Like Botox Parties Haven’t Gone Away!
12 May 2011

Looks Like Botox Parties Haven’t Gone Away!

Group Botox party offers: Bring your friends and 100% of their own treatment for free...

“Botox Party” Domain Hawked for Sale
9 May 2011

“Botox Party” Domain Hawked for Sale

The domain BotoxParty.co.uk is on sale but there are of course two major ethical and legal issues to this particular website domain...

Botox Now Available at Superdrug! A Doctor’s Viewpoint
25 Mar 2011

Botox Now Available at Superdrug! A Doctor’s Viewpoint

Superdrug is launching a budget anti-wrinkle and dermal filler injection service. Is this a good idea? Let's ask a Doctor...

Would You Allow a Non-medical Person to Inject You?
18 Mar 2011

Would You Allow a Non-medical Person to Inject You?

I have come across people who have allowed a non-medical person (in this case a sales rep) to inject them!

Should Beauty Therapists Be Allowed to Inject Botox?
15 Mar 2011

Should Beauty Therapists Be Allowed to Inject Botox?

Needles at Dawn! Beauty therapists challenge who should and should not be allowed to inject botox and dermal fillers.

Can ZYTAZE Enhance Botulinum Toxin Injections?
28 Feb 2011

Can ZYTAZE Enhance Botulinum Toxin Injections?

ZYTAZE markets itself as a medical food that provides nutritional support to enhance the effectiveness of botulinum toxin injections. So, does it?

Is Emervel the Best Dermal Filler in the UK?
14 Jan 2011

Is Emervel the Best Dermal Filler in the UK?

Dermal Fillers can be confusing... Which is best? Is there a difference? What is Emerval? Here are all your questions answered...

Who Can Perform Botox? What You Need to Know...
6 Jan 2011

Who Can Perform Botox? What You Need to Know...

Did you know that your local hairdresser could administer the injections if they’ve been on the right course? Seriously!

Does Botox Cause Muscles to Weaken?
13 Dec 2010

Does Botox Cause Muscles to Weaken?

The Canadian study, to be published in The Journal of Biomechanics, found that rabbits injected with the Botox brand of BTX-A experienced muscle weakness.

Bright Lights, Big Botox Deals!
15 Oct 2010

Bright Lights, Big Botox Deals!

A medical aesthetic clinic in Manhattan is currently advertising various deals on Botox and has installed neon signs which shine out across the neighbourhood.

Botox Training For Non-Medics Surely Not in the UK?!
31 Aug 2010

Botox Training For Non-Medics Surely Not in the UK?!

During a round of internet searching I discovered a site offering Botox and dermal filler training to non-medical personnel. Is this a good or bad idea?

Cash for Gold... Now There’s Botox for Gold!
19 Aug 2010

Cash for Gold... Now There’s Botox for Gold!

In a bizarre move, one clinic is offering to trade unwanted gold and jewellery in exchange for cash for beauty treatments such as Botox!

Does Botox Give You Wrinkles?
17 May 2010

Does Botox Give You Wrinkles?

Does Botox actually give you wrinkles? An article in the Daily Mail sure seems to think so let's ask an expert Doctor...

Firstly Teen Tanorexics, Now Comes the Rise of Teen Toxing
5 Mar 2010

Firstly Teen Tanorexics, Now Comes the Rise of Teen Toxing

Hannah Burge has become the youngest known person to receive botox at the age of 15 whilst on holiday in Spain, with her mother Sarah’s full consent.

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