December 21, 2023
Lip anatomy lesson: lip arteries to avoid when injecting filler
When it comes to facial aesthetics and injecting dermal fillers for cosmetic enhancement, the lips are one of the most likely areas for the occurrence...
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December 14, 2023
How to avoid lip filler lumps and treat them when they happen
The development of lumps and bumps in the lips following a lip filler enhancement or augmentation procedure is a frequently reported side effect. Unde...
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December 7, 2023
How to fix a gummy smile with botulinum toxin (Botox)
Many patients seek ways to fix their gummy smile – excessive gingival exposure upon smiling, and botulinum toxin or Botox® is one of the easiest wa...
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December 4, 2023
Muscle anatomy lesson: levator labii alaeque nasi muscle
Treating the levator labii alaeque nasi muscle (LLAN) is most associated with botulinum toxin injections to treat a ‘gummy smile’, characterised b...
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November 30, 2023
Should you inject Botox under the eye for jelly roll and eye-widening?
Patients often ask their aesthetic practitioner for botulinum toxin or Botox® treatment under the eye area to rid themselves of fine lines and wrinkl...
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November 20, 2023
Dermal fillers: the best and worst nasolabial fold injection points
A video of dermal filler injections to treat nasolabial folds was recently shared with Dr Tim Pearce by a fellow aesthetic clinician and it made him c...
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November 16, 2023
Male case study: beard hair loss after chin dermal filler
Complications and side effects from treating chins and jawlines with dermal fillers are much discussed, but recently a rare and strange side effect wa...
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November 9, 2023
SAVE – 35% Off with Full eLearning Package
If you are a medical professional working in aesthetics and committed to furthering your learning in aesthetics to make you a better practitioner and ...
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November 6, 2023
Jawline injection points, anatomy, and safety tips
The jawline can be a very effective, but tricky area to treat, with many aesthetic clinicians excited to learn treatment during training, but soon ove...
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October 30, 2023
Injecting the glabella: Botox injection points & safety advice
The glabella is a commonly injected area for patients in medical aesthetics, used to address the frown or eleven lines in between the brows, but it is...
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October 23, 2023
5 Botox mistakes you are making when treating older patients
Older patients are more likely to experience side effects from botulinum toxin treatment than younger patients, including brow drop or ptosis, or ‘S...
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October 16, 2023
Temple lift complication: dermal filler-induced hair loss
Recently there have been some interesting case studies reported in the field of aesthetic medicine citing a complication of alopecia after temple lift...
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October 12, 2023
Guide: The best lower face botulinum toxin (Botox) injection depths
Having recently covered the best botulinum toxin or Botox® injection depths for the upper face, many aesthetic clinicians asked Dr Tim for more guida...
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October 9, 2023
Common questions about dermal filler treatments
When starting out injecting dermal fillers, there are many questions that can arise which can leave you struggling for answers – What are dermal fil...
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October 2, 2023
How to safely transfer dermal filler into a BD syringe
In a recent blog, we looked at how to safely use a BD syringe for dermal filler treatments, including why and when Dr Tim Pearce uses this technique f...
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September 28, 2023
Dangers of Barbie Botox: should Trap Tox be done for aesthetics?
A new trend is causing controversy in medical aesthetics – Trap Tox or Barbie Botox – aimed at making the female neck and shoulders appear more fe...
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September 28, 2023
The T-Shirt That Beats The Bullies
Ordinary Whores Do It Best, So Let’s Put It Proudly On Our Chest! Introducing The T-Shirt That Beats The Bullies! Dear fellow Ordinary Whore! He...
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September 25, 2023
How to grow an Instagram audience with a proven strategy
Most aesthetic clinicians want to grow their aesthetic business using social media but have no idea where to even begin. And that is exactly where Dr ...
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September 21, 2023
How to build a successful aesthetic brand through social media
It might surprise you to know that Dr Tim Pearce – yes, the same Dr Tim Pearce who produces weekly YouTube videos and Instagram Lives on medical aes...
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September 18, 2023
How to remove air bubbles from a BD syringe for filler treatments
The presence of air bubbles in your BD syringe can lead to compromised pressure and reduced precision when administering dermal fillers using this inj...
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September 14, 2023
Guide: The best botulinum toxin (Botox) injection depths
Anti-wrinkle injections with botulinum toxin or Botox® may appear as simple procedures for aesthetic clinicians, but it can be difficult to know the ...
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September 11, 2023
How to safely use a BD syringe for dermal filler treatments
When Dr Tim Pearce performs demonstration dermal filler treatments for non-surgical or liquid rhinoplasty, lip definition, or tear trough treatments, ...
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September 7, 2023
Baby Botox and preventative botulinum toxin treatments explained
‘Baby’ Botox or preventative Botox is rapidly becoming the go-to treatment for younger patients. It is a hot topic on TikTok with over 4.3 million...
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September 4, 2023
How to stay safe with deep periosteal injections on the bone
In some instances, injecting dermal fillers on the bone makes you a safer injector and can lower the risk of causing vascular occlusion (VO). It would...
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August 31, 2023
Male versus female jawline filler injection points
There are some key differences to be aware of when injecting male and female jawlines with dermal fillers, simply down to the differences in the facia...
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August 28, 2023
Common questions about botulinum toxin (Botox) treatments
When starting out in medical aesthetics, there are many situations that can arise which can leave you struggling for answers – Should you treat pati...
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August 24, 2023
Lip fillers: Common injection technique errors and mistakes
Many aesthetic clinicians make the same common mistakes when injecting lip fillers – using the wrong technique, poor patient selection, and aiming f...
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August 17, 2023
Mistakes clinicians make when starting an aesthetic business
If you have just started out with your aesthetic business, you may feel overwhelmed, be working long hours, making mistakes, fearing failure, and aski...
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August 10, 2023
5 early warning signs of a vascular occlusion when injecting fillers
Early diagnosis of a vascular occlusion (VO) is crucial for ensuring the best outcome for your patients. Unfortunately, aesthetic clinicians often mak...
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August 7, 2023
Liquid rhinoplasty: how to safely inject a previously broken nose
Aesthetic clinicians are usually warned against injecting a nose with dermal filler for a liquid nose job or non-surgical rhinoplasty if the nose has ...
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August 3, 2023
Botox injections: common mistakes aesthetic clinicians make!
Aesthetic clinicians can often get it wrong when injecting botulinum toxin (Botox®) cosmetically for the reduction of lines and wrinkles. Injecting i...
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July 31, 2023
How to bend your needle for better results in facial aesthetics
You may have seen aesthetic clinicians at conference events or on social media demonstrations bending their needle prior to a cosmetic injectable proc...
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July 27, 2023
Fuelling business growth, interview with Dr Felix Bertram
If you want to start your own business in aesthetics and make the move from primary healthcare or are an experienced aesthetic clinic owner looking to...
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July 24, 2023
Why society needs to stop judging those who have aesthetic treatments
“We are NOT changing people’s faces.” Despite the increasing societal drive towards body positivity and inclusivity, why do patients still have ...
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July 20, 2023
Learn facial muscle anatomy for Botox in 10 minutes
If you want to increase your confidence when delivering botulinum toxin injections in facial aesthetics, it starts by upping your anatomy knowledge; m...
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July 17, 2023
How to prepare Botox (botulinum toxin) ready for injection
If you are new to medical aesthetics and injecting Botox®, you are probably finding it a bit daunting getting used to handling the vial and preparing...
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July 13, 2023
Aesthetic treatments that will make your patients look older
Did you know that some aesthetic treatments can accidentally make your patients look older? Sometimes, you can perform a good treatment, with a good r...
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July 10, 2023
Treating tear troughs and dark circles with dermal filler
The appearance of dark circles underneath the eyes is one of the most common reasons why patients present at a medical aesthetic clinic, particularly ...
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July 6, 2023
Top aesthetic treatments to make your patients look younger
“I just want to look younger.” This is probably one of the most common requests from patients who come to see a medical aesthetic clinician. But w...
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July 3, 2023
Fillers: the best technique for inserting a cannula
Bad cannula technique is a real bugbear in medical aesthetics. Often, aesthetic clinicians make too many insertion points, or place their pilot hole i...
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June 29, 2023
Diagnose, manage and avoid bruising from cosmetic injectables
Bruising can be scary for patients – they immediately think “you have injured me” – but it can also be scary for aesthetic clinicians – ...
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June 26, 2023
Leg lengthening: what is driving men to undergo this extreme surgery?
If you are a man, who is under 6 foot tall, and you are trying to use dating Apps, are you at a disadvantage? Is it true that women do not date short ...
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June 22, 2023
Why Gen Z are dominating the aesthetic and plastic surgery market
New statistics from the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery show that Gen Z or Zoomers are quickly becoming the biggest cons...
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June 19, 2023
Common questions about injecting in medical aesthetics
When starting out in medical aesthetics, there are many scenarios that can arise which can leave you struggling for answers – can you give lip fille...
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June 15, 2023
Managing referrals: incentivising and referral programmes
Recently, Dr Tim Pearce welcomed his apprentice winner, nurse Charlotte to a podcast to reflect on managing referrals for your aesthetic business. In ...
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June 12, 2023
Expert questions: How to get started in medical aesthetics
Getting started in aesthetics can be a big step change in the career of a healthcare professional, managing your finances and budgeting for your new r...
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June 8, 2023
Promoting your aesthetic business with videos on social media
Recently, Dr Tim Pearce welcomed his apprentice winner, nurse Charlotte to a podcast to reflect on promoting your aesthetic business on social media. ...
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June 5, 2023
Pricing: how to charge for your aesthetic services
Recently, Dr Tim Pearce welcomed his apprentice winner, Nurse Charlotte to a podcast to discuss pricing and how to charge patients for your aesthetic ...
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June 1, 2023
How to diagnose: body dysmorphia versus body modification
Every now and then an extreme case of cosmetic intervention hits social media and becomes a viral talking point. Such cases, including that of 22-year...
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May 29, 2023
How to move out of the NHS and into medical aesthetics
Recently, Dr Tim Pearce welcomed his apprentice winner, Nurse Charlotte to a podcast to discuss her story and journey into medical aesthetics as a nur...
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May 25, 2023
Leaving the NHS to go into aesthetics: dealing with judgement and guilt
Recently, Dr Tim Pearce welcomed his apprentice winner, Nurse Charlotte to a podcast to discuss a common struggle faced by healthcare professionals wh...
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May 22, 2023
Fillers: how cannulas changed my aesthetic practice
A decision that often leaves aesthetic clinicians in two minds is the choice between needles and cannulas when it comes to injecting dermal fillers. B...
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May 18, 2023
Tear trough anatomy: how not to inject filler within the orbit
Tear trough treatments are relatively common, yet they can be a risky aesthetic treatment when using dermal fillers to replace lost volume in sub-orbi...
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May 15, 2023
How to diagnose, manage and avoid a haematoma in the lips
Getting the diagnosis right when presented with a confusing complication in the lips can be tricky and often causes panic for many aesthetic practitio...
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May 11, 2023
Consultations: How to inform patients about side effects and risks
Recently, Dr Tim Pearce welcomed his apprentice winner, Nurse Charlotte to a podcast to discuss her concerns, as a beginner in aesthetics, about manag...
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May 8, 2023
Which product do I use for the depressor anguli oris (DAO)?
Dr Tim Pearce was questioned about using botulinum toxin (Botox®) in the lower face and particularly in treating the depressor anguli oris (DAO), inc...
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May 4, 2023
Dr Subbio on facial vascular redundancy and choke vessels
Drs Pearce and Subbio recently came together on Instagram to host a free live video discussing how to manage a dermal filler-induced vascular occlusio...
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May 1, 2023
Avoid this Botox injection pattern when treating the masseter
Treating the masseter muscles with Botox® (botulinum toxin) is often used to address bruxism or teeth grinding but can also be used aesthetically to ...
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April 27, 2023
Making clinical and ethical decisions as an aesthetic injector
Recently, Dr Tim Pearce welcomed his apprentice winner, Nurse Charlotte to a podcast to discuss her concerns, as a beginner in aesthetics, about key c...
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April 24, 2023
How to reduce the risk of occlusion in the philtrum (columella artery)
In 2018, a medical colleague of Dr Tim’s got in touch when they experienced their first vascular occlusion of the columella artery – they dealt wi...
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