Botox® is one of the most popular skin smoothing treatments in the UK. Used as an anti-ageing treatment, injections will smooth away unwanted lines and wrinkles. Wrinkle smoothing treatments are the only procedure that directly targets the cause of the wrinkle. Consultations are available in our Harley Street London or Bournemouth Facial Aesthetics Clinic.
Botched Botox
Don’t be a victim of botched botox. Here at Austin Brewer Facial Aesthetics, we have been saying for a very long time. All potential aesthetics clients, please do your research. Please be careful. Importantly only use a medically qualified professional with suitable training and experience.
But unfortunately, as this article in The Times Newspaper proves. Also by the increasing number of clients visiting our Bournemouth & Harley Street clinics for corrective work. People are still persuaded by cheap deals and the social media lure of free or heavily discounted treatments. All for sharing and liking pages and posts.
Interesting fact…
Did you know that anyone can call themselves a nurse in the UK?
Yes, you read that correctly, and yes, that is a very worrying thought.
Many social media-based beauty and aesthetics clinics claim they have a nurse injector. We advise you to ask for their registration number (all medical professionals Drs, Nurses, etc, all have a registration number.) It is worth checking. You can also search without their registration number. Simply go to the NMC website for nurses or the GMC website for Drs and search using their name. Check to see if they are who they are saying they are.
Anyone willing to mislead someone by saying they are something they are not should immediately raise a red flag. A person calling themselves a nurse when they are not is using dishonesty to obtain a potential client. They are then going to proceed to inject into your face, this is completely shocking and shameful.
Did you know that unless the injector is a medical professional? They will not be able to access the correct and legitimate aesthetics training?
Are you aware that unless a medically trained injector administers your facial aesthetic treatment, you could be at serious risk of any number of complications, reactions and infections?
Did you know that all injectable toxins that are used for wrinkle relaxation? Can legally only be purchased via a reputable UK pharmacy on prescription?
Are you aware of the reason why unqualified non-medical injectors are not purchasing their products via a recognised UK pharmacy? The answer is simple, they are not allowed to. The reputable UK pharmacies do not recognise them as being suitable for carrying out such treatments. Therefore, will not allow them to purchase the product.
Did you know that a prescription should be used to purchase toxins and fillers? Unfortunately, there are plenty of pharmacies popping up online and via social channels. All of which are offering cheap products and are willing to sell to whoever.
The industry has recently been flooded with unreputable and untrustworthy practitioners. Who are injecting their clients with products that come from unrecognised sources. They are only interested in one objective – to take your money. Such practitioners do not care about you. They certainly do not have adequate training, should any complications arise or if you need immediate medical assistance.
The Human Face…
How could anyone who has zero medical training? Who does not have the extensive medical knowledge that comes with training for at least three years, know this in detail? It is seriously worrying, just how dangerous it would be if you were injected in the wrong place.
Six reasons a medical professional is the only person you should trust to administer cosmetic injectables:
- They have a professional code of conduct & ethics
- A medical professional will have continual training requirements to maintain registration with a governing body – which is a legal requirement.
- They are accountable for their actions via the governing body
- A medical practitioner will have insurance
- They have the comprehensive medical knowledge to manage any complications that should arise
- They purchase their products from reputable U pharmacies with a prescription
Unfortunately, we live in a society where everyone wants a deal, whilst this is great for some areas of life. Medical procedures are not the area to try and get a deal. Wait and save for your treatment. You will not regret it.
Cheap botox or cheap filler is cheap for a reason. It usually means that corners are being cut, to still enable a profit.
Cheap treatments always work out more expensive in the long run. As inevitably the results don’t last that long and you end up having to re-treat sooner than should be necessary.
Let’s do the maths on that cheap lip filler deal
Say you pay:
£120 for your lip filler – great
but then you need them redone again two months later
so it will cost another £120
Over the year, you will be paying £720 just for your lips.
Or £1080 over one year 1/2
Not sounding like such a great deal now
Not to mention the increased trauma to your lips, having to have a needle put in them unnecessarily often.
However, when you have treatment with Austin your lip filler will cost from £150*
Results will last you at least one year and potentially one year & 1/2.
The products we use are bought from a reputable UK pharmacy on prescription and have all the batch numbers, which are completely traceable from manufacture to you and your treatment.
(*dependent on the amount required for treatment ) We always suggest a thorough consultation to assess your suitability for treatment and to obtain an accurate price.
Every week we receive so many phone calls and emails that offer us cheap products or yet another new product.
We would never use these products as they have zero clinical evidence and backing. It is impossible to know where these products have been made or if they are licensed for use in the UK.
Not knowing what ingredients are in an unregulated toxin or dermal filler provided by an unscrupulous social media-based pharmacy can result in many terrible outcomes. Very worst-case scenarios could be permanent facial disfigurement or even blindness.
But most importantly, we will never use our client’s well-being and safety to cut our costs. The products we use are more expensive, but that’s because they are the very best. Our results last. Treatments are administered by a medically trained professional with extensive knowledge, training and artistry.
Look after your face, it’s the only one you have. It deserves respect and care. If you would like to discuss your potential treatment, please book your consultation with Austin.
Please take a moment to read The Times article I have included below.
‘Black market’ Botox scars women for life
Practitioners with no professional medical qualifications use social media to target women and girls, an investigation by undercover Times reporters has found
February 2 2022, The Times
The medicines regulator has begun an investigation after undercover Times reporters found beauticians offering to inject women with “black market” Botox, putting them at risk of being disfigured for life.
Practitioners with no professional medical qualifications used social media to target women and girls, suggesting the treatments were safe and would enhance their looks. Many used products that have not gone through safety checks in Britain. Reporters confirmed that at least three practitioners advertising facial injections on social media sites were using cheap versions of Botox that are not licensed in the UK.
The Times Newspaper
At one beauty clinic in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, a man who presented himself as a doctor but is not registered with the General Medical Council tried to convince a female reporter to have 25 injections of an unlicensed product in her face.
Campaigners say they are receiving increasing reports of disfigurements such as permanent facial scarring and large sores caused by injections with unlicensed versions of Botox, often carried out in people’s homes and at beauty salons.
The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency said it was reviewing the findings and would “take appropriate regulatory action where any non-compliance is identified”.
Sajid Javid, the health secretary, said the practices uncovered were “totally unacceptable” and officials were looking into whether legal changes were needed “to ensure no one is harmed”.
The Times investigation found:
Beauticians openly used social media to advertise facial injections using Botulax, Innotox and ReNTox, products from South Korea that are not licensed in Britain.
A practitioner who said he was a doctor but is not registered to practise in Britain admitted to using Botulax because it was “cheaper” and allowed him to offer competitive deals in a northern town.
Suppliers offered to sell unlicensed versions of Botox to reporters with no questions about their medical training or how the product would be used.
Women said they had been scarred for life due to complications after believing they had been injected with unlicensed or illegitimate products.
Licensed brands of botulinum toxin, of which the best known is Botox, are prescription-only drugs. Although beauticians can administer the injections, they have to be trained and legally their clients must first have them prescribed by a registered prescriber, such as a doctor or a nurse with an additional qualification. The prescriber must only do this after a face-to-face consultation.
‘Black market’ Botox investigation: ‘If you know where you need to put it, nothing goes wrong’…
Reporters found several practitioners posting on social media that they offered unlicensed anti-wrinkle treatments.
During an appointment with two undercover reporters, Vilnis Karklins, who said he was a doctor trained in Latvia but is not registered with the General Medical Council here, tried to convince them that they should have multiple injections of Botulax in their faces.
He asked them to cross off the name of a licensed product on a consent form and write down “Botulax” instead, saying: “It’s just form, it doesn’t matter. It’s just a brand different.” Karklins, who offered the treatment for £145 — about half the typical price — said a prescription was not required and “nothing can go wrong” when he administered it.
Samantha Bennett, an aesthetic practitioner from Manchester who visits people at home to do anti-wrinkle injections, suggested that a female reporter should have 11 injections in her face. She offered treatments with Innotox and ReNTox, which are both not licensed for cosmetic use in Britain. There is no suggestion that these specific practitioners botched treatments.
A growing concern
Save Face, a register of accredited practitioners, said it was concerned about the use of unlicensed and illegitimate botulinum toxins. Its latest published figures show that in 2020 it received 270 complaints related to these procedures, up from 210 in 2019.
There is no suggestion that problems were caused by any specific brand. When an unlicensed drug is sold in the UK there is no way of knowing it is not counterfeit, with a fake product put inside a branded vial. Side effects can also be caused by poor hygiene or injecting technique.
One woman who suspected she was injected with an unlicensed product said she was scarred for life and unable to work as a result.
Last year it became a criminal offence to administer fillers to the under 18s. Javid said: “It is totally unacceptable for practitioners to offer unlicensed or unsafe products. We’ve already taken steps to protect children and young people from botched Botox or dodgy fillers and are looking into whether more needs to be done . . . to ensure no one is harmed.”
The MHRA said it was reviewing this newspaper’s findings. A spokeswoman said: “If a medicine is not authorised, there is no guarantee that it meets quality, safety and effectiveness standards required in the UK. This can endanger the health and welfare of people who take them.”
Karklins did not respond to requests for comment. Samantha Bennett, the Manchester practitioner, said that she was not aware the products she used were not licensed and that she bought them from a company that trained practitioners. “I’ve done nothing wrong,” she said.
Hugel, which manufactures Botulax, said the product was high-quality, safe, had undergone rigorous clinical trials and was licensed for use in 28 countries. However, it said it should not be ordered or used by practitioners in the UK.
It expressed concern about counterfeit products being sold under the Botulax brand name and said that problems such as facial lumps could not be related to the legitimate product. It said it closely monitored the supply of products claiming to be Botulax and took legal action against unauthorised distributors.
UK Licensed products only
A spokeswoman said it was inaccurate to describe Botulax as a black market product and that the firm was hoping to have a version of Botulax with a different brand name licensed in Britain in the near future after it recently completed a European approval process. “We strongly recommend consumers and practitioners to use products with official marketing approval.”
Medytox, which manufactures Innotox, said it did not sell this product in countries where it is not licensed, including in the UK. A spokesman said: “Medytox will take necessary measures if any illegal activities related to Innotox’s sales are found.”
Pharma Research Bio, which manufactures ReNTox, did not respond to requests for comment.
‘I cried all the time’
Victoria Lee said she was scarred for life after having botched anti-wrinkle injections at an acquaintance’s house (Charlotte Wace writes).
Real-life terrible experiences
Lee, 41, a make-up artist from Essex, did not believe there was any reason to be worried. Her acquaintance said she “always” had treatment with the practitioner.
“Not for one minute did I think there was anything wrong with it at all, I really didn’t,” Lee said.
A week after the treatment in 2020 marks began appearing on her face. These became “worse and worse” until they were large lumps that leaked blood and pus. She could not go to work and did not leave her home for months.
“It was horrendous,” Lee said. “I just got fat, lethargic, tearful, very down, I cried all the time.”
She contacted the practitioner, who eventually agreed to put her in touch with the supplier of the product. The company said it was unable to help. “Whatever it was they were using was not what it should have been,” she claimed.
Lee booked an appointment with her GP, who prescribed her antibiotics and told her to see a dermatologist. The areas that had been injected needed to be drained and biopsies were carried out. Lee now requires regular filler injections to fill the indentations that have been left in her face. But treatment will only work to a certain extent.
“I am scarred for life. These marks on my face will never go. I’ve been told that” she said.
“I’m 41 and I should be in my prime. I’ve now got a job in a salon three days a week to get me back out there slowly. But you’re working in front of a mirror, all the time. You can’t get away from it.”
‘Black stuff started coming out’
Elizabeth, who is in her fifties, visited a beautician for anti-wrinkle injections after hearing about her from a “friend of a friend”. But there was no face-to-face consultation with a registered prescriber before the treatment last summer in northwest England.
Early alarm bells
During the appointment, she became concerned because a needle was left on a counter while the practitioner took a telephone call. Baby wipes were used instead of the sterile wipes she had expected. She asked what product was used and believed she was initially told it was Botulax. Which is not registered for use in Britain, but the practitioner later told her it was a licensed product.
Elizabeth, who is a care professional and asked not to have her real name published. Said that soon after the treatment she began experiencing pain in her face and could feel tiny lumps forming. The practitioner repeatedly advised her to drink water.
“The lumps on my forehead were hard, they burst and it was like black stuff coming out of them,” she said. The pain grew so bad that Elizabeth went to a walk-in centre. Where a doctor asked if she had been “beaten up”. She was sent to the hospital and recalled a nurse saying she had never seen that type of reaction from anti-wrinkle treatments before. Elizabeth was prescribed antibiotics and later paid to see a private dermatologist who gave her stronger medicine.
An ongoing issue following treatment
There were 13 lumps initially and two are still left. It is hoped that her face will heal in time. But the experience has had a devastating effect on her self-confidence. She still does not know for certain what caused the problems.
“I have to go to work, otherwise I’d have no home,” Elizabeth said. “But I don’t go out socialising. My life revolves around either my job, my grandchildren or one or two friends coming to the house. I used to always go out but now I won’t. I got fed up with people saying, ‘What did you do with your face? It looks like you were beaten up . . . that looks terrible.’ ”
Taken from The Times Newspaper Article
If you would like further information about aesthetic injectables, including how to stay safe. Book a consultation with Austin Brewer, for honest and accurate advice.
Appointments available in Bournemouth, Poole & Harley Street London clinics
Non surgical facelift – All you need to know.
Would you like to freshen your appearance? Do you hear the term facelift and panic? What about a non-surgical facelift? So what is a non-surgical facelift or liquid facelift?
In this blog, we will discuss all the details of a non-surgical facelift / liquid facelift at our Bournemouth & Harley Street London Aesthetics Clinic. Dedicated to reversing the signs of ageing and restoring the youthfulness of your skin. We will also explain how it can make a remarkable difference in how you feel and look.
For a transformation to reverse the signs of ageing, restore lost volume in the face and improve skin quality. A non-surgical facelift can enhance your appearance and is appropriate for both men and women.
Do you look in the mirror or at photos of yourself and wish you looked a little less tired or sad? Maybe you would like your complexion to look a little more radiant and glowing. Or perhaps you feel saggy and that gravity has a bit too much of an advantage on you? We can transform the way you look, but ensure you still look exactly like you, just a more youthful version of yourself.
Reversing the signs of ageing & still look natural
We all sometimes feel we need or would like a pick-me-up to look a little more youthful and fresher. Perhaps you have a bump in your nose that you would like to smooth out. Or maybe you would like to add a definition to your cheekbones or jawline?
Fortunately for our Bournemouth & Poole clients looking for a non-surgical facelift, the days of having to go under the knife to achieve amazing facial rejuvenation results are long gone. Many of the facial areas that cause the most concern can be treated simply with cosmetic injectables such as dermal fillers or botox or the use of both combined.
With little to no downtime injectable treatments such as botox and dermal fillers are gaining preference and popularity over the last few years. These anti-ageing and wrinkle-busting treatments are becoming the best solution to the many facial concerns we all have. And it’s no wonder, when these wrinkle-reducing treatments are administered in the correct way and by a medical professional. The results can be outstanding and take 10+ years off you. Improving your confidence and appearance. When you know you look great, you feel great on the inside as well as the outside.
Ageing is a part of life,
however, whilst some can age and somehow not look their age at all. Some of us are less fortunate and have premature lines and wrinkles, combined with sagging skin and lacklustre skin tone. It’s no wonder we all put our hope into a small pot of face cream for a quick fix. The bad news is that the corporate giants at these big companies that produce these “wonder products” make many claims. Unfortunately, there is only so much that a little pot of cream can help with. Mostly it will hydrate your skin and make it softer. As for fixing those under-eye bags and shadows, it won’t work miracles, sorry to disappoint.
This is where our Bournemouth aesthetics clinic is here for you. Providing a non-surgical facelift / liquid facelift. It’s not as drastic as it sounds, I promise. Non-surgical facelifts vary for everyone. There is no one size fits all, as everyone is so beautifully unique, so is your treatment. A non-surgical facelift at Austin Brewer’s Clinic, whether in Harley Street or Bournemouth is unique and personalised to you.
“I never understand how some aesthetics companies can offer fixed price and fixed product amounts in packages called such things as the Kylie package when they have no idea how much product each client will need?”
A non-surgical facelift won’t change the way you look like a regular facelift can when you go under the knife. There is no over-stretched skin or pulled-tight look. With any injectable treatment, as long as you are being treated by an experienced medical aesthetician, you will still look like you.
The benefits of a non-surgical facelift:
- Less tired
- Less saggy
- Fewer wrinkles
- Eliminate/reduce jowls
- Improved skin texture / reduced skin laxity
- Improved volume & facial shape
- The structure of the face improved
- Restore lost volume
- Reverse the signs of ageing
The outcome following treatment will leave you looking refreshed and rejuvenated. Your skin will look more radiant and lifted. Lines will be erased and the lost volume will once again be visible where it once was. If you would like even extra rehydration and skin glow you can combine a non-surgical facelift with the extremely popular Profhilo™. Profhilo is a brilliant stand-alone treatment but combined with a non-surgical facelift it takes skin care to the next level. By having these treatments regularly your skin will always be looking its very best.
Lifting and shaping the face…
using dermal fillers and botox is a specialised skill. Understanding of the facial anatomy is paramount. Having an artistic eye is also incredibly important. As we mentioned earlier, everyone is unique. The last thing you want is the same treatment as everyone else, as this will not suit your facial features.
Please don’t be worried that having dermal fillers injected into your face will make it look fat. This is understandably, a very common concern. However, when dermal fillers are correctly injected and have the correct placement, they will actually slim your face. You can find out more about how dermal fillers can actually contour and slim your face in this article here. It is only when an injector doesn’t know what they are doing or tries to use the same placement on everyone that things go wrong and you can end up with the dreaded pillow face.
Over-treatment is also something to be very wary of. A professional aesthetics practitioner will not be afraid to say no to further treatment if they do not feel it will be of benefit to you. A reputable facial aesthetics practitioner will always have your best interests and well-being at the forefront of any potential treatments. Yes, some people do need what sounds like a lot of filler to achieve the desired outcome. However, it’s all about placement and individuality, not a package deal.
There is no right or wrong age to start any injectable treatments. Everyone ages differently and there is no set timeframes on when you should start. We always tend to say that if something is bothering you come and see Austin. He can then asses if treatment would be appropriate or whether it should be left.
Clinically proven, world-leading products
“I use only the very best clinically proven range of dermal fillers and wrinkle-smoothing injectables available. I source my products from a reputable UK pharmacy all by prescription. The products that I use are Allergan Botox® Allergan Juverderm® Vycross Range and Profhilo®. These products have the most clinical evidence and are the most advanced in the UK and the world. They provide smooth natural results and longevity.”
Austin Brewer
How much does a non-surgical facelift cost?
A non-surgical facelift can vary in cost from person to person, this is why Austin always offers thorough consultations from his private clinic conveniently situated between Bournemouth and Poole or Harley Street in central London. It is important to be able to see you in the clinic to thoroughly asses your suitability and discuss the treatment process including desired and expected outcomes.
When you come to Austin Brewer Facial Aesthetics there is never any obligation or pressure. We always advise you to go away and think thoroughly about the proposed treatment. You can even have further consultations, if you should wish.
If you would like further information our non-surgical facelift page can be found here. Austin is a highly specialised facial aesthetics practitioner. He opened his private clinic dedicated to facial aesthetics in 2004, specialising in facial rejuvenation and anti-ageing treatments.
An advanced aesthetics clinic
As a multi-award-winning clinic situated in Bournemouth & Harley Street and highly respected in the industry. Austin is the practitioner of choice for your facial injectable treatments.
Contact us for your consultation to discuss a non-surgical facelift or liquid facelift
We have appointments available 7 days a week including evenings.
Austin Brewer’s Clinic is discreet and private. Conveniently located between Bournemouth & Poole, or Harley Street London. Please visit our Bournemouth Clinic Location or Harley Street Clinic Location pages for further information
Austin Brewer Facial Aesthetics receives What Clinic Award
Austin Brewer Facial Aesthetics wins the What Clinic Award for excellence in patient service
Austin Brewer Facial Aesthetics has been recognised with the What Clinic Patient Service Award 2020. An annual award based on patient service excellence ratings from the worldwide healthcare search engine WhatClinic.
What Clinic analysed 12 months of data from users of its website. Including patient reviews and feedback, and communication rates of listed clinics. In 2020, over 6 million people visited WhatClinic’s medical search directory to find and compare clinics, including ours.
One of a few aesthetics clinics that met the high standards…
Austin Brewer Facial Aesthetics was only one of a few hundreds of clinics on the website, that met the high standards needed to qualify for the award. Moreover to receive the Patient Service What Clinic Award 2020, the clinic should have a consistently high ServiceScore™ rating. Which measures the clinic’s commitment to patient care over a whole year. What’s more to receive exceptional feedback and reviews from potential and existing patients. This Award represents the long-term dedication of our entire team and focuses on creating positive patient experiences throughout their treatment journey.
Austin today said “We are incredibly proud to be recognised for our commitment to customer service. As a private aesthetics clinic, it is something we focus on in everything we do and to receive such wonderful feedback from our clients is great…”
Austin Brewer 2021
Congratulations all round
David Roe, WhatClinic’s CEO, congratulated Austin Brewer Facial Aesthetics and said “The What Clinic Patient Service Awards have now run for 11 years. For 2020, we have taken into account thousands of data points, including ratings based on communication between patients and clinics, clinic’s promptness, politeness, helpfulness, and customer service over the phone, email, online and lastly but not least in-person. This award undoubtedly takes into account patient reviews, feedback and more.
Without a doubt, ratings are useful to both patients and clinics. Patients can see which clinics have been rated well by other users. Equally important clinics can evaluate their own performance against others in their market and be motivated to improve their patient services, which is ultimately good for everybody.”
About Austin Brewer Facial Aesthetics
Austin Brewer Facial Aesthetics Est. 2004. Austin is a skilled and specialised aesthetics practitioner. The practitioner of choice for the safe administration of all injectable cosmetic treatments. A respected and qualified medical practitioner. Austin offers his expertise in addition to specialist advice by way of a thorough consultation before any treatment. Austin Brewer’s clinic is conveniently located on Harley Street London and between Bournemouth & Poole.
About WhatClinic
WhatClinic is a health and beauty search engine site that lists over 125,000 clinics globally. In 2020 over 6 million people visited the site to find, compare and book clinics and practices across a wide range of elective medical treatments. Including dentistry, plastic and bariatric surgery, hair transplants, medical aesthetics, fertility and more. WhatClinic’s mission is to connect people with a clinic they will love and give the patient. In addition to being an empowered consumer, access to all the information they need to make an informed choice, including price, availability and reviews. WhatClinic was founded in 2007 by tech entrepreneur Caelen King and is in operation in over 120 countries.
Will Botox Lift My Eyebrows?
Botox is a fantastic way to reduce wrinkles on your face. Commonly in areas such as the forehead and frown lines. Are you are conscious of sagging eyelids and brows?. Botox can also give your eyebrows an extra lift. Giving a boost your confidence.
Botox can lift your eyebrows by injecting it into the areas around the eyebrows. This smooths sagging skin, making eyebrows appear lifted and more symmetrical. Botox can help to create a fresh, youthful look by opening up the eyes and reducing drooping.
How does a Botox brow lift work?
A Botox® brow lift is a non-surgical procedure. It involves injecting Botox (Botulinum Toxin Type A) into the muscles. This wrinkle treatment works by relaxing the muscles surrounding the eyebrow area. Once injected this prevents movement. The skin around the eyebrow area will look smoother and lifted.
How long until you see results from a Botox brow lift?
If you have a Botox brow lift, you can expect to start seeing results relatively quickly, usually within a few days. Full results can take up to two weeks. A Botox brow lift can last for three to six months before you require a top up.
What are the benefits of a Botox brow lift?
A Botox brow lift is a simple and easy procedure. It has the power to completely transform your eye area and boost your confidence. A small amount of Botox can make your eyebrows look evenly balanced. The lift will flatter the framing of your face. It can also make it easier to put on makeup due to the reduced sagging and easier access to the eyelid area.
At Austin Brewer, we offer Botox near you in Harley Street London, Bournemouth & Poole. Which is carried out by our very own medical facial practitioner. Austin has been established in facial aesthetics since 2004 so he has many years of experience under his belt. We always carry out a no-obligation consultation. This will then determine how a Botox brow lift would work best for your face shape.
For more information about treatment at one of our aesthetics clinics either in Harley Street London or Bournemouth & Poole. Book your consultation today, We are happy to assist you.
Surgery Or Non-Surgical Facelift – Which Is Best For You?
Non-surgical facelifts are ideal if you’re looking for a way to revitalise, refresh and enhance. Looking at your facial aesthetics desires, you may have thought about having a facelift. With so many cosmetic treatments available, such as facelifts and facial remodelling, we look at what option would be best for you.
Surgical facelifts
A surgical facelift is designed to give you a more youthful appearance by reducing sagging skin. Carried out under general anaesthetic, the surgeon will make incisions into the skin, pull it upwards and then stitch it into its new position. It usually takes around two to three hours to perform, and most patients will stay overnight. It can take up to nine months to recover, and you may need to take some time off work. As with any type of surgery, there are possible risks. If you take blood-thinning medications or have a condition which prevents blood clotting, you would not be able to have a surgical facelift. It is also not recommended for smokers, as you may have reduced wound healing capabilities.
Non-surgical facelifts
A non-surgical facelift in our Harley Street Clinic or A non-surgical facelift in our Bournemouth & Poole Clinic. Allows you to alter the look of specific areas of your face using dermal fillers. Eliminating the need to go under the knife, this quick procedure provides instant results and can have a recovery time of as little as 24 hours.
There is minimal risk compared to surgery, as there is no need for anaesthesia. It is a much more cost-effective way of achieving that smooth and even complexion. As results last between six and eighteen months, there is no long-term commitment.
Facial fillers also help to reverse the signs of ageing by increasing the volume and ‘plumpness’ of the skin’s texture. The added volume gives your complexion a youthful softness. In contrast, surgery will simply stretch the skin out, which can leave you with a hollow and sunken appearance.
Non-surgical nose job
A non-surgical nose job works in the same way as a non-surgical facelift. If you are looking to straighten your nose, fillers can be inserted to even out any bumps. If you want a thinner nose, dermal filler can be applied to the tip to create that illusion.
8 Point Face Lift
MD Codes – The advanced dermal filler treatment is used to guide the points where fillers are injected at optimum placement to complement the natural contours of your face. It mimics the look of a surgical facelift by rejuvenating your appearance and reducing lines and wrinkles, and it can also tighten and smooth the skin. The same as that of a surgical facelift, but it eliminates the lengthy recovery process and unsightly scars.
Please contact us directly if you would like more information about our cosmetic treatments, including Polynucleotides, micro skin needling or Exosomes E50.
Where To Get The Best Botox In Bournemouth?
Thinking about Botox? If you are starting your anti-wrinkle and anti-ageing treatment research, you know there are many providers to choose from. Read our expert advice on where you should get the best Botox in Bournemouth for safe, reliable and natural-looking results.
High Street Botox
There has been a recent surge of Botox wrinkle treatments available on the high street. Now even national high street retailers have announced plans to perform Botox in their stores. But there are many safety concerns over this type of ‘casual beauty treatment’. Unlike eyebrow threading or waxing, Botox requires a safe, sterile consultation room. It is also essential that Botox is performed by a qualified and experienced medical professional only, as it is a prescription-only treatment. Before you are tempted by cheap prices, do your research to find a reputable company. Consult previous customer testimonials to get a good idea of how safe their practices are.
Botox Parties
At our skin clinic in Bournemouth, we strongly advise against Botox parties for the following reasons:
Botox parties are commonly held in private homes, away from safe regulation.
• Guests are often encouraged to try anti-wrinkle treatments without any formal or professional consultation beforehand.
• The treatments are often performed by beauticians, rather than qualified medical professionals.
If you choose to attend a Botox party, be wary of any legal waiver you are asked to sign. If any complication occurs, your beautician may not be held responsible. This means you may have to visit a professional clinic or hospital if you suffer from any complications that can range from moderate to severe, even life-threatening. There are many associated risks with injectable treatments including abscess or infection from unprofessionally administered dermal fillers & botox injections.
Aesthetic Practitioners
The safest place to get Botox in Poole and Bournemouth is from a reputable skin clinic. Austin Brewer is a fully qualified medical aesthetic practitioner with years of experience. Austin established his own facial aesthetics clinic in 2004, it remains one of the longest-standing aesthetics clinics in the UK today
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When Is The Best Time To Start Botox?
So, when is the best time to start Botox? We all know the basics of good skincare. Avoid smoking, sunbathing, and get your eight hours of beauty sleep, etc. But lifestyle habits can have a varied effect on your skin depending on your age. Drinking a few too many cocktails in the sun will have a less damaging effect on a twenty-year-old than a fifty-year-old. So when should you start thinking about wrinkle treatments?
Botox In Your Twenties
“Preventive Botox” is becoming more and more popular with young women. Many women in their twenties are having Botox with Austin Brewer Facial Aesthetics to reduce the risk of wrinkles and lines forming too deeply in future. This may be a good idea for those who are noticing faint lines from squinting or frowning. Early Botox is also recommended for twenty-somethings who regularly sunbathe or smoke.
Botox In Your Thirties
Your thirties are normally when most people start to see noticeable wrinkles and lines. Women who have started their own family (and are suffering from lack of sleep!) may be more susceptible to early wrinkles. Similarly, stress, smoking and sun rays will start to cause more damage to the skin than before. This is a good time to start Botox wrinkle treatments to prevent permanent deep lines.
Botox In Your Forties
At forty, most women will begin to form prominent crow’s feet and frown lines. Botox can be applied to these target areas to rejuvenate the skin and take years off you! This is also a good time to start a skin-boosting treatment that stimulates your body’s production of regeneration, such as Polynucleotides, which stimulate collagen production and reduce the signs of ageing.
Botox In Your Fifties
By the time women hit fifty, deep lines have formed around the eyes and mouth. The face may have also lost volume and elasticity. We recommend using a combination of Botox for pronounced lines and dermal fillers to bring back a youthful volume and glow to your complexion.
Botox In Your Sixties
Botox is for everyone, and it’s never too late. Injections of Botox are an ideal option for mature women who don’t wish to undergo cosmetic surgery but want to improve their appearance. Although Botox alone may not make you look twenty-one again, it can be combined with a dermal filler 8-point facelift to achieve a fresh, younger look.
Hopefully, this helps answer the “When is the best time to start Botox?” If you would like further information or would like to try Botox or lip fillers, contact us at our Austin Brewer skin clinic in Bournemouth & Poole or Harley Street, London via the contact us buttons below.
What is a liquid facelift?
What is a liquid facelift? also known as a non-surgical facelift. Here at Austin Brewer Facial Aesthetics, we can offer an all-around solution that’s better than a cream but less drastic than going under the knife. Despite the claims of beauty creams, products and lotions, no external moisturiser will truly eradicate wrinkles. However, not everyone is willing to go under the knife to achieve a youthful look. Luckily, there is a solution. Read on to discover why ‘liquid facelifts’ are the ideal solution for non-surgical, effective results.
How does a liquid facelift work?
A ‘liquid facelift’ uses dermal fillers and Botox®, strategically inserted into specific areas of the face to emulate the results of a surgical facelift. Dermal fillers contain biocompatible hyaluronic acid to moisturise the skin and boost skin tone. Botox is made from Botulinum Toxin Type A, an intensely purified protein that relaxes the muscle area. Both are used together to diminish the appearance of wrinkles and sagging to create a natural-looking, youthful result.
How long do the results last?
The results of the treatment can last anywhere between one and two years. The length of the results may depend on which areas of the face are targeted. The effects of a liquid facelift can be seen almost instantly after the cosmetic treatment, after any mild swelling has dissipated after 24 hours.
What if I don’t want Botox?
If you are interested in the idea of a liquid facelift but are not sure if you are ready for Botox, or perhaps you simply don’t need it just yet. Talk to your aesthetic practitioner about an 8-point facelift. This is similar to a liquid facelift but uses only dermal fillers. The facial fillers are inserted into specific areas of the face as outlined by the MD code system.
Where can I get a liquid facelift?
For natural and reliable results, consult a qualified and experienced aesthetic practitioner. Austin Brewer has over 25 years of experience producing wrinkle treatments with outstanding results.
To learn more about dermal fillers or lip fillers in Bournemouth, contact Austin Brewer today. Book your free skin consultation at our skin clinic in Bournemouth now.
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