How to identify and fix eyelid ptosis caused by Botox injections

April 21, 2022

How to identify and fix eyelid ptosis caused by Botox injections

Eyelid ptosis or a droopy upper eyelid can be an upsetting complication for your patients after cosmetic botulinum toxin or Botox® injections, but ar...

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Top 5 Facial Anatomy Lessons for Aesthetic Injectors

April 14, 2022

Top 5 Facial Anatomy Lessons for Aesthetic Injectors

As aesthetic clinicians and injectors, it is vital that you keep up to date with your facial anatomy knowledge so you can minimise risk when performin...

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JCCP 10 Point Plan Outlines Safer Aesthetics Industry

April 8, 2022

JCCP 10 Point Plan Outlines Safer Aesthetics Industry

Joint Council for Cosmetic Practitioners The Joint Council for Cosmetic Practitioners (JCCP) called for statutory regulation of cosmetic treatments in...

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How many seconds should you aspirate for when injecting fillers?

April 7, 2022

How many seconds should you aspirate for when injecting fillers?

Should you aspirate, or not? If you do aspirate, how many seconds of aspiration is safe and effective when you are injecting different dermal fillers?...

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Satisfaction is Subjective – A Nurse’s Reflection

April 4, 2022

Satisfaction is Subjective – A Nurse’s Reflection

Guest Blog This guest blog is provided by an experienced Aesthetics Nurse who shares their unique experience of perceptions of beauty. The article con...

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Best Botox brow lift injection patterns to avoid ptosis and Spock brow

March 31, 2022

Best Botox brow lift injection patterns to avoid ptosis and Spock brow

Have you been wondering how you can upgrade your eyebrow lifting skills? In this blog, Dr Tim Pearce will share the anatomical principles behind injec...

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Miranda Pearce on Communication & Value

March 30, 2022

Miranda Pearce on Communication & Value

‘Inside Aesthetics’ Podcast Further to our previous blog Miranda Pearce on Pricing – ‘Inside Aesthetics’ Podcast, we’re here t...

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How to consult patients on the downsides of Botox without losing them

March 24, 2022

How to consult patients on the downsides of Botox without losing them

Aesthetic medical professionals are aware of their legal requirement and compulsion to consent their patients adequately and appropriately for cosmeti...

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What will licensing of cosmetic procedures mean for aesthetic injectors?

March 17, 2022

What will licensing of cosmetic procedures mean for aesthetic injectors?

Recently the UK Government announced that it would ‘crack down on unregulated cosmetic procedures’ by introducing a licensing regime for non-surgi...

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How to avoid 5 parallel arteries when injecting facial filler

March 10, 2022

How to avoid 5 parallel arteries when injecting facial filler

Risk is everything in medical aesthetics, learn to assess it every time you inject dermal filler, because the risks can be significant in certain area...

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Management of a bruise following an injectable treatment

March 7, 2022

Management of a bruise following an injectable treatment

It is not uncommon to have a bruise after an injectable treatment.  In fact, it’s one of the most common side effects, some argue, an adverse event...

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Does hyaluronidase dissolve natural tissue and ruin faces?

March 3, 2022

Does hyaluronidase dissolve natural tissue and ruin faces?

There are several Facebook groups dedicated to the discussion and support network around the use of hyaluronidase supposedly ‘ruining’ faces. Shou...

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Miranda Pearce on Pricing – ‘Inside Aesthetics’ Podcast

February 28, 2022

Miranda Pearce on Pricing – ‘Inside Aesthetics’ Podcast

Inside Aesthetics (IA) is a weekly podcast and key channel in the aesthetics industry which discusses key issues cosmetic treatment issues with key op...

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How to start an aesthetic business and be successful

February 24, 2022

How to start an aesthetic business and be successful

Dr Tim Pearce is regularly asked about starting a business in the aesthetic sector. The short answer is that it is quite simple to get started as ther...

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Should we stop injecting tear troughs with dermal filler?

February 17, 2022

Should we stop injecting tear troughs with dermal filler?

Dr Tim Pearce is regularly asked about a video by Dr Gavin Chan from the Victorian Cosmetic Institute in Australia entitled – Why I stopped filling ...

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Treating the Male Mid and Lower Face, Daniel Julien Interview

February 10, 2022

Treating the Male Mid and Lower Face, Daniel Julien Interview

On 18th January 2022, Dr Tim Pearce hosted a Live on Instagram and interviewed Canadian aesthetic nurse practitioner, Daniel Julien NP, who has a succ...

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Treating the male upper face – Interview with Daniel Julien

February 3, 2022

Treating the male upper face – Interview with Daniel Julien

On 18th January 2022, Dr Tim Pearce hosted a Live on Instagram and interviewed Canadian aesthetic nurse practitioner, Daniel Julien NP, who has a succ...

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4 Ways To ‘Beat’ The Instagram Algorithm

February 2, 2022

4 Ways To ‘Beat’ The Instagram Algorithm

Aesthetics Marketing Expert Blog Aesthetics marketing expert Miranda Pearce shares her 4 Ways To ‘Beat’ The Instagram Algorithm. Her cruci...

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Why injectables can make celebs look fab but patients look fake

January 27, 2022

Why injectables can make celebs look fab but patients look fake

Celebrities often make somewhat outlandish claims about the secret to their eternally youthful looks, and even if they do have aesthetic treatments, l...

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Is injecting filler into tear troughs via the mouth risky?

January 20, 2022

Is injecting filler into tear troughs via the mouth risky?

Dr Kassir, an American facial plastic surgeon went viral recently after uploading a video reel to his Instagram feed in which he was seen using a tech...

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Dr Tim’s lessons from vascular occlusion cases seen in 2021

January 13, 2022

Dr Tim’s lessons from vascular occlusion cases seen in 2021

During 2021, Dr Tim Pearce noticed a worrying trend appearing in relation to the worsening severity of cases of vascular occlusions from dermal filler...

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Do not inject filler deeply in these 6 danger areas of the face

January 6, 2022

Do not inject filler deeply in these 6 danger areas of the face

Every part of the face has an aesthetic indication that leads aesthetic clinicians towards injecting dermal fillers for cosmetic enhancement, but firs...

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Why you do NOT have to compete on price in aesthetics

December 30, 2021

Why you do NOT have to compete on price in aesthetics

Every few weeks, Dr Tim Pearce hears from aesthetic clinicians who are in fear of the falling prices within the aesthetic sector; plagued with worry a...

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Instagram Insights – 5 Tips For Killer Social Media Titles

December 27, 2021

Instagram Insights – 5 Tips For Killer Social Media Titles

Aesthetics Marketing Expert Blog Aesthetics marketing expert Miranda Pearce shares her 5 Tips For Killer Social Media Titles. Her crucial Instagram In...

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Are we overdosing with hyaluronidase? Interview with Dr Patrick Treacy

December 23, 2021

Are we overdosing with hyaluronidase? Interview with Dr Patrick Treacy

Recent media coverage has reported on the experience of some patients who are claiming side effects from the use of hyaluronidase in medical aesthetic...

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Weird anatomy and injecting safely with Dr Patricia Oyole

December 16, 2021

Weird anatomy and injecting safely with Dr Patricia Oyole

When it comes to learning about facial anatomy, aesthetic clinicians and trainers usually reach for a textbook, but what if the textbooks are wrong? W...

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Is needle or cannula safer for dermal fillers?

December 9, 2021

Is needle or cannula safer for dermal fillers?

Dr Tim Pearce is frequently asked about the differing risks between using a sharp needle versus a blunt cannula to deliver dermal filler injections. H...

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Know your muscle anatomy to avoid side effects from Botox in the lower face

December 2, 2021

Know your muscle anatomy to avoid side effects from Botox in the lower face

Despite botulinum toxin or Botox® treatments in the lower face being transformative for patients, the complexity of the muscle anatomy means that the...

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Does ultrasound provide the evidence to support aspirating with fillers?

November 25, 2021

Does ultrasound provide the evidence to support aspirating with fillers?

To this day, some well-known aesthetic doctors do not recommend aspirating before injecting dermal fillers, they feel that there is a lack of evidence...

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Should I buy an ultrasound scanner for my aesthetic clinic?

November 18, 2021

Should I buy an ultrasound scanner for my aesthetic clinic?

One of the hottest topics in medical aesthetics in the 2020s has been ultrasound. Dr Tim Pearce has recently bought an ultrasound scanner too, and it ...

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Secrets to Success: Interview with lip filler expert

November 11, 2021

Secrets to Success: Interview with lip filler expert

Julie Horne RN On 19th October 2021, Dr Tim Pearce hosted a Live on Instagram and interviewed one of the world’s foremost experts in lip fillers, Ju...

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Aesthetics Marketing – Who Should You Follow On Instagram?

November 8, 2021

Aesthetics Marketing – Who Should You Follow On Instagram?

Aesthetics Marketing Expert Blog Mindset guru and aesthetics marketing expert Miranda Pearce has built a sizeable presence on Instagram, with loyal an...

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Interview with lip filler fencing expert Julie Horne RN

November 4, 2021

Interview with lip filler fencing expert Julie Horne RN

On 19th October 2021, Dr Tim Pearce hosted a Live on Instagram and interviewed one of the world’s foremost experts in lip fillers, Julie Horne RN, t...

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Avoid vascular occlusions by understanding 3D lip anatomy

October 28, 2021

Avoid vascular occlusions by understanding 3D lip anatomy

When using dermal fillers in the lips, it is vital to understand the location of the superior and inferior labial arteries to mitigate the risk of cau...

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How to say “no” to an aesthetic patient without making them angry

October 21, 2021

How to say “no” to an aesthetic patient without making them angry

Picture the scene, you are in a consultation with a patient, and they ask you for a medical aesthetic treatment which you believe is not appropriate a...

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How to sell yourself when you don’t believe in yourself

October 18, 2021

How to sell yourself when you don’t believe in yourself

Aesthetics Marketing Expert Blog...

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The 3 secrets to precision injecting in medical aesthetics

October 14, 2021

The 3 secrets to precision injecting in medical aesthetics

Despite a group of aesthetic clinicians all training together in the same injection techniques, on the same day, with the same teacher, it is possible...

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10 Negative Expressions Caused by Facial Ageing

October 7, 2021

10 Negative Expressions Caused by Facial Ageing

As we age, we tend to get a mismatch between our appearance and our emotions. Many patients will sit in a consultation with an aesthetic clinician and...

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Is retrobulbar hyaluronidase injection the best option for filler blindness?

September 30, 2021

Is retrobulbar hyaluronidase injection the best option for filler blindness?

Picture the scene…You are treating a patient with dermal filler, and they start to lose their sight, right there in front on you. What do you do? Th...

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Instagram Tips – How To Get The Right Followers

September 27, 2021

Instagram Tips – How To Get The Right Followers

Aesthetics Marketing Expert Blog While more practitioners than ever turn to social media to attract clients, the early days can be frustrating. Those ...

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The best filler injection techniques for older lips

September 23, 2021

The best filler injection techniques for older lips

Older lips are harder to treat with dermal fillers than younger lips. Lips change dramatically as we age making it much more of a challenge to achieve...

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Clinical Paper Review – Comparing Vertical and Horizontal Lip Filler Injections

September 13, 2021

Clinical Paper Review – Comparing Vertical and Horizontal Lip Filler Injections

Is there any evidence that vertical lip filler injection techniques are riskier than horizontal? You may remember the blog we published recently where...

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Is Vertical Lip Filler Injection More Dangerous Than Horizontal?

September 9, 2021

Is Vertical Lip Filler Injection More Dangerous Than Horizontal?

When injecting the lips with dermal fillers, you might ask yourself, which injection technique is riskier for my patients – a vertical injection...

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How to deal with a relative who complains about treatment

September 2, 2021

How to deal with a relative who complains about treatment

Have you had a family member complain about their relative having aesthetic treatment that they felt was inappropriate?  It’s not unusual for f...

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Non-surgical rhinoplasty complication: red nose tip could be pressure necrosis

August 26, 2021

Non-surgical rhinoplasty complication: red nose tip could be pressure necrosis

Non-surgical rhinoplasty procedures which seek to improve the appearance of the nose using dermal filler injections – from disguising a dorsal h...

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Eye Anatomy To Prevent Eyelid Ptosis from BOTOX®

August 13, 2021

Eye Anatomy To Prevent Eyelid Ptosis from BOTOX®

Know this and you will avoid eyelid ptosis after Botox treatments Dr Tim Pearce shares essential insights into eye anatomy that can help injectors avo...

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8 types of vascular injury that can cause necrosis

August 12, 2021

8 types of vascular injury that can cause necrosis

A vascular occlusion or VO is caused by a small quantity of dermal filler entering a vessel and interrupting the blood flow. But is it really that sim...

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Forehead treatments: dermal fillers or BOTOX?

August 5, 2021

Forehead treatments: dermal fillers or BOTOX?

  The most common aesthetic concern that patients present with in relation to their forehead is lines and wrinkles – but how do you treat them?...

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How to handle haters and negative comments

July 29, 2021

How to handle haters and negative comments

Social media in aesthetic practice Haters, critics, bullies, trolls, or keyboard warriors – whatever we choose to call them, they are in abundance i...

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How to avoid causing a vascular occlusion with chin fillers

July 22, 2021

How to avoid causing a vascular occlusion with chin fillers

Traditionally considered as one of the safer areas of the face for cosmetic injections, Dr Tim Pearce explains why he believes that chin augmentation ...

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Spotting septum necrosis, severe non-surgical rhinoplasty complication

July 15, 2021

Spotting septum necrosis, severe non-surgical rhinoplasty complication

How do you diagnose a complication from non-surgical rhinoplasty to the nose using dermal fillers when the patient presents with severe pain, but the ...

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Saline vs hyaluronidase for dissolving dermal fillers

July 8, 2021

Saline vs hyaluronidase for dissolving dermal fillers

Can you use saline to dissolve hyaluronic acid based dermal fillers, instead of using hyaluronidase? The ability to reverse hyaluronic acid (HA) based...

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Best Needle Injection Depth for Dermal Fillers

July 1, 2021

Best Needle Injection Depth for Dermal Fillers

How to choose the best injection depth for fillers to get the best results and avoid complications As aesthetic clinicians, especially if you are rela...

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How to manage patient expectations and avoid complaints like a Pro

June 24, 2021

How to manage patient expectations and avoid complaints like a Pro

Dr Tim Pearce recently posted a poll on Instagram and asked his followers what they feel is the hardest thing about being an aesthetic practitioner. T...

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6 reasons why patients return for a BOTOX® follow-up

June 21, 2021

6 reasons why patients return for a BOTOX® follow-up

Further to our recent blog Do aesthetic practitioners always need to offer BOTOX® reviews, follow-ups, or top-ups?, this time we take a deeper look a...

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Aesthetics eLearning- BOTOX® reviews, follow-ups, or top-ups

June 17, 2021

Aesthetics eLearning- BOTOX® reviews, follow-ups, or top-ups

As aesthetic clinicians, you want to be able to treat your patients and see that your handy work has achieved the desired results. But after a while &...

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6 Top Tips to becoming a Master Aesthetic Injector

June 10, 2021

6 Top Tips to becoming a Master Aesthetic Injector

Some people want to master the perfect Bake-Off sponge cake to get the all-important Hollywood-handshake or create a Michelin Star-worthy dinner for t...

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Treating a patient with a medical aesthetic intervention

June 3, 2021

Treating a patient with a medical aesthetic intervention

How do you justify your decision to treat a patient with a medical aesthetic intervention? If you want to know the secrets to great job satisfaction, ...

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New BOTOX® Pattern – Should You Switch?

May 31, 2021

New BOTOX® Pattern – Should You Switch?

Dr Tim Pearce shares his analysis of a much-talked-about new BOTOX® pattern with an in-depth look at the glabella, toxin anatomy and how to avoid bro...

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Does aspirating work?

May 28, 2021

Does aspirating work?

In this article we will continue to learn how to raise the bar and thrive in the world of aesthetics with detailed insights on one of the most controv...

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