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Articles about Moles, Warts, Skin Tags and Benign Growths
Are Aesthetic Treatments a One-Off or Something You Should Regularly Consider?
Should aesthetic treatments be a one-off or something you should regularly consider? It’s important to find the right balance...
Your Guide to Choosing a Qualified Aesthetic Practitioner
As non-surgical aesthetic treatments grow in popularity, choosing the right practitioner is more important than ever...
Menopause and Your Skin: What You Need to Know
Menopause can throw up some rapid changes in the skin. Dryness, dull complexion, wrinkles, lumps and bumps are but a few. So what is happening and why?
How to Avoid an Aesthetic Treatment ‘Trick’
Halloween is almost here but one thing you shouldn’t feel scared of is having treatment! We spoke to a Dr to get the ultimate guide on what to look out for...
BABTAC Issues Warning on the Dangers of Surgery Abroad Following Coronation Street Storyline
With botched surgeries costing the NHS £1.7 million in corrective procedures, the issue of "treatment tourism" is highlighted in a Coronation Street storyline.
The Bro Glow - Treatments and Tweakments for Men
From facials, to peels, to tweakments - we ask the experts how to get the bro glow…
Aesthetic Industry Regulation – Is It Really Needed?
Did you know that the UK is the only country in the world with an unregulated aesthetic industry?
Keep Yourself Safe When Choosing Aesthetic Treatments
The recent documentary by Olivia Attwood shows how confusing it can be to choose who and where to get your aesthetic treatments from, and how safe they are...
20 Years of ConsultingRoom.com!
2023 marks a momentous milestone as Consulting Room celebrates 20 years of excellence!
The Importance of the Initial Consultation
An in-depth consultation process is to find out about any current or previous medical conditions and medication that may impact aesthetic treatment.
Skin Cancer Awareness Month - Checking Your Moles
May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month. Mole checking is an important part of skin cancer detection. We spoke to Dr Shaaria Nasir of sk:n Clinics to learn more.
How to Do a Self-Check for Moles
Spotting unusual moles early gives the best opportunity for intervention and cure if any are identified. Here's how to perform a thorough self-check for moles.
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
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?
Let Consulting Room safely guide you through the process of gathering information about surgical and non-surgical cosmetic treatments and products.
How to Identify the 5 Different Types of Melanoma
Skin cancer affects over 100,000 people in the UK alone. Knowing how to identify skin cancer can save someone’s life.
Everything You Need To Know About Moles and Mole Removal
Here are the facts about moles in order to help raise awareness of the importance of mole checking and what to do if there are any doubts.
The Problem With High Stree Beauty Counters
The beauty counter in a department store or a local chemist is not a reliable source of skin health information! Here's why...
Skin Cancer: A Gentle Reminder to Be Vigilant
Overexposure to UV light is the main cause of non-melanoma skin cancer, a condition that presents in over 100,000 new patients in the UK every year.
How to Get Rid of Cysts, Lumps, Bumps, Moles and Skin Tags
There are a number of skin conditions that cause lumps and bumps to appear on the surface of the skin but what are the most common ones to look out for, and how to get rid of them.
Are You Comfortable in Your Perfect Imperfection!?
On a daily basis, we are faced with images of male and female "perfection". As a result of this, we are becoming more critical when we look into the mirror.
What You Can Expect From Any Pre-treatment Consultation
All non-surgical cosmetic procedures should include a one-to-one consultation between the patient and their Aesthetic Practitioner, prior to the procedure.
How to Better Understand the Cost of Cosmetic Surgery
We all like a good deal, to feel that we are getting value for money so how do you better understand the cost of cosmetic surgery treatments?
The Safety of Cosmetic Procedures Always Comes First
The General Medical Council (GMC) Recommend more openness and pre-treatment consideration time for patients considering treatments.
Do Not Rely on Mole Diagnosis Apps
There are now a number of apps dedicated to looking at skin moles which are designed to assess a mole on the basis of a photograph.
Everything You Need to Know About Skin Tags
Skin tags are a condition where a small area of skin flaps or protrudes. It's important to understand the facts about skin tags. Here's what you need to know...
How to Protect Yourself From Skin Cancer
The sun's rays can be very damaging But if you are not careful, it will lead to a much more serious formation of melanoma or skin cancer.
Be Alert for Moles After a Hot Summer
Most moles are of no concern, yet. Malignant melanoma is a dangerous, cancerous form of mole. It is very important to check regularly for any new moles
FAQ: Hairy Moles
Moles on the skin come in all sorts of shapes and sizes. Perhaps the worst kind of mole, aesthetically, is one that appears on the face and has hair sprouting.
Everything You Need to Know About Mole Removal
Mole removal surgery is a relatively straightforward procedure and is pain-free and scarring is now much reduced for most procedures.
The Facts About Moles
Moles are a fact of life for most of the UK population. Moles are very common. While the average adult will have around 30 moles, some people have up to 400.
Laser Treatment of Venous Lakes
Venous lakes are dark blue to violet compressible small swelling caused by dilatation of venules. These are common on sun-exposed skin.
The Best Value Cosmetic Surgery Deals on Groupon?
Like many in the industry, I tend to keep an eye on deal website Groupon with a mixture of fascination and suspicion.
Pain Survey Data - Expected Versus Actual Pain
At MediZen, we chose to undertake an audit to assess patients' expected discomfort with actual discomfort levels when undergoing a cosmetic procedure.
Everything You Need to Know About Ageing Skin
As we age the skin gradually gets less translucent and does not retain water so well. All the skin functions take place more slowly in mature skin.
Celebrity Cosmetic Disasters
There is no question that most celebrities have had a helping hand in the looks department - From lips to breasts, whether they admit it or not, celebs love cosmetic enhancements!
Ugly Face of Dermal Fillers Angers Aesthetic Industry
The final episode of the Channel 4 series The Ugly Face of Beauty, saw them take a look at the unregulated world of dermal fillers.
The Power of Physical Beauty Is More Than Skin Deep
How attractive you are may seem the kind of superficial, however, it is being seen as a profound question that deserves serious investigation.
Fed up of Unsightly Skin Tags? Try Smartxide Dot
Skin tags are benign, or harmless, growths of skin can now remove this using the revolutionary new SmartXide Dot fractional laser.
