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Aesthetics advice from Lucy’s
Clear, honest guides to anti-wrinkle injections, dermal filler and skin care. Read up before your consultation.
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What are anti-wrinkle injections and how do they work
A clear, plain-English guide to what anti-wrinkle injections are, how they relax the muscles behind expression lines and what results usually look like.
Read articleYour first anti-wrinkle appointment: what to expect
Feeling a little nervous about your first anti-wrinkle appointment is normal. Here is a step-by-step guide to what happens before, during and after treatment.
Read articleForehead lines: why they form and how they can be softened
Horizontal forehead lines are among the first lines many people notice. Learn why they form and how anti-wrinkle treatment can help soften them carefully.
Read articleFrown lines (the "11s") explained
Those vertical lines between your brows can make you look cross when you are not. Here is why the 11s form and how they can be softened.
Read articleCrow's feet: softening lines around the eyes
Crow's feet are the fine lines that fan out from the corners of the eyes. Find out why they appear and how anti-wrinkle treatment can soften them.
Read articleAftercare after anti-wrinkle injections: the dos and don'ts
Good aftercare helps your anti-wrinkle treatment settle well. Here are the simple dos and don'ts for the first few hours and days after your appointment.
Read articleHow long do anti-wrinkle injections last
Most anti-wrinkle results last around three to four months. Here is what affects how long yours may last and what happens as the treatment wears off.
Read articlePreventative anti-wrinkle treatment in your twenties and thirties
Some people in their twenties and thirties consider anti-wrinkle treatment before lines set in. Here is a balanced look at what preventative treatment really means.
Read articleThe lip flip explained
A lip flip uses a tiny amount of anti-wrinkle treatment to gently relax the upper lip. Here is how it works and how it differs from lip filler.
Read articleGummy smile treatment explained
Some people feel they show more gum than they would like when smiling. Here is how anti-wrinkle treatment can gently soften a gummy smile.
Read articleThe non-surgical brow lift
A non-surgical brow lift uses carefully placed anti-wrinkle treatment to give the brows a subtle lift. Here is how it works and what to expect.
Read articleMasseter treatment for jaw slimming and teeth grinding
How anti-wrinkle injections into the masseter muscle can soften a square jawline and ease clenching, plus what to expect from treatment and recovery.
Read articleNatural-looking results: avoiding the "frozen" look
Why some anti-wrinkle results look stiff while others simply look fresh, plus how careful assessment and placement help keep your natural expressions.
Read articleWhy your anti-wrinkle treatment includes a free review
What happens at the review appointment around two weeks after anti-wrinkle treatment and why this check-in is an important part of safe, considered aesthetic care.
Read articleCommon myths about anti-wrinkle injections
We separate fact from fiction on anti-wrinkle injections, from frozen faces and permanent results to what really happens when you decide to stop treatment.
Read articleBunny lines and dimpled chins: the smaller treatment areas
A guide to the smaller areas anti-wrinkle injections can sometimes treat, including bunny lines, a dimpled chin, a gummy smile and lines around the lips.
Read articleAnti-wrinkle treatment for men
How anti-wrinkle treatment differs for men, from stronger muscles to brow shape, plus how to keep results looking natural and masculine.
Read articleCombining anti-wrinkle injections with skin boosters
How anti-wrinkle injections and skin boosters work in different ways, why they're sometimes used together and how treatments are usually spaced out.
Read articleWhat is dermal filler? Hyaluronic acid explained
A plain-English guide to hyaluronic acid dermal filler, covering what it's made from, how it works, how long it lasts and what the possible risks are.
Read articleLip filler for first-timers
A friendly guide for anyone considering lip filler for the first time, covering the consultation, how the treatment feels and what to expect afterwards.
Read articleHow to get natural-looking lip filler
Why proportion, a gentle approach and realistic goals matter most if you want lip filler that looks soft, balanced and like your own lips.
Read articleLip filler aftercare and the swelling timeline
What to expect day by day after lip filler, from the first 24 hours to the two-week mark, plus simple aftercare tips to help your lips settle.
Read articleCheek filler: restoring volume and contour
How cheek filler can gently restore lost volume and soften tired-looking features, what happens at an appointment and what to expect afterwards.
Read articleChin filler and why the chin matters for your profile
Why a small or receding chin can change the balance of your whole face and how chin filler can bring gentle structure to your profile.
Read articleLip filler or lip flip: which is right for you
Lip filler and a lip flip work in very different ways, so here is a clear guide to what each one does and who each tends to suit.
Read articleHow long does dermal filler last
A clear guide to how long dermal filler usually lasts in the lips, cheeks and chin plus the factors that make results fade faster or slower.
Read articleCan filler be dissolved? Hyaluronidase explained
Hyaluronic acid filler can be dissolved with an enzyme called hyaluronidase, so here is how it works, when it is used and what to expect.
Read articleBruising after filler: how to reduce it
Bruising is one of the most common side effects of dermal filler, so here are practical tips to lower the chance of it and help it fade.
Read articleVolume loss and facial ageing explained
Facial ageing is about more than wrinkles, so here is a simple explanation of how skin, fat and bone change with time and what can help.
Read articleQuestions to ask before choosing a filler practitioner
Choosing who treats your face is a big decision, so here are the questions worth asking any practitioner before you book dermal filler.
Read articleLip shapes and how lip filler is tailored to you
No two pairs of lips are the same, so here is how lip filler can be planned around your natural lip shape for a result that suits you.
Read articleHow much lip filler do you need: 0.5ml vs 1ml
Choosing between 0.5ml and 1ml of lip filler depends on your lips and goals, so here is what each amount can look like and how to decide.
Read articleProfile balancing: treating lips and chin together
Profile balancing uses small amounts of filler in the lips and chin together to bring the lower face into proportion for a natural, harmonious look.
Read articleFiller safety: what a good clinic does to protect you
Dermal filler is very safe in the right hands. Here is what a careful clinic does before, during and after treatment to look after you.
Read articlePlanning filler around weddings and big events
Planning filler before a wedding or special occasion works best with good timing so any swelling or bruising has settled long before the big day.
Read articleWhat are skin boosters
Skin boosters are injectable treatments that improve hydration, texture and glow without changing your features. Here is a simple guide to how they work.
Read articleProfhilo explained
Profhilo is a hyaluronic acid skin booster that hydrates and improves skin laxity. Here is how it works and what a course involves.
Read articleProfhilo for the neck
The neck often shows ageing before the face. Profhilo can hydrate crepey neck skin and soften fine lines. Here is what to expect from treatment.
Read articlePolynucleotides explained
Polynucleotides are a skin booster made from purified DNA fragments that support the skin's own repair. Here is how they work and who they suit.
Read articleUnder-eye polynucleotides (Nucleofill) for dark circles and fine lines
Nucleofill is a polynucleotide treatment for the delicate under-eye area. Here is how it can help with dark circles, crepey skin and fine lines.
Read articlePlenhyage XL Strong for sun damage and acne scarring
Plenhyage XL Strong is a polynucleotide skin booster that can help improve sun-damaged skin and acne scarring. Here is how a course works.
Read articleJalupro Super Hydro: hyaluronic acid with peptides and amino acids
Jalupro Super Hydro combines hyaluronic acid with amino acids and peptides to hydrate skin and support collagen. Here is what a course involves.
Read articleSeventy Hyal and the glass-skin glow
Seventy Hyal is a hyaluronic acid skin booster that deeply hydrates for a smooth, dewy glow. Here is how it works and what to expect.
Read articleSkin boosters vs dermal filler: what's the difference
Skin boosters improve skin quality while dermal filler adds shape and volume. Here is a simple guide to help you understand which might suit you.
Read articleHow many skin booster sessions do you need
A clear guide to how many skin booster sessions most people need, how far apart they are and how often to top up afterwards.
Read articleSkin booster aftercare
Simple aftercare advice for the first few days after a skin booster treatment, including what to avoid and what side effects are normal.
Read articleWhich skin booster is right for you: a simple comparison
A plain-English comparison of Profhilo, polynucleotides, Jalupro Super Hydro and Seventy Hyal to help you understand which might suit your skin.
Read articleWinter skin and skin boosters
Why skin often feels drier and duller in winter and how skin boosters alongside good home care can help keep it hydrated.
Read articleCrepey skin on the neck: what helps
What causes crepey skin on the neck and the treatments and everyday habits that can help improve its texture over time.
Read articleSkin boosters in your forties and fifties
How skin changes in your forties and fifties and how skin boosters can support hydration, texture and firmness as part of a sensible plan.
Read articleWhy a consultation always comes first
Why every aesthetic treatment should start with a proper consultation and what happens during a free 15-minute consultation at Lucy's Beauty Lounge.
Read articleWho shouldn't have injectable treatments
An honest guide to the health conditions, medicines and life stages that can mean injectable aesthetic treatments are unsuitable or need to wait.
Read articleBuilding a long-term treatment plan
How a thoughtful long-term treatment plan can help you get natural, consistent results from aesthetic treatments without overdoing it.
Read articleA skincare routine that protects your results
A simple daily skincare routine to support and protect the results of skin boosters, dermal filler and anti-wrinkle treatment for longer.
Read articleChoosing a qualified and insured aesthetics practitioner in Surrey
Practical tips for choosing a safe, qualified and insured aesthetics practitioner in Surrey, plus the warning signs worth looking out for.
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