Common questions about botulinum toxin (Botox) treatments

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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Why society needs to stop judging those who have aesthetic treatments

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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How to diagnose: body dysmorphia versus body modification

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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Leaving the NHS to go into aesthetics: dealing with judgement and guilt

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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Making clinical and ethical decisions as an aesthetic injector

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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How to book in a patient who asks: “How much for 1ml?”

April 17, 2023

How to book in a patient who asks: “How much for 1ml?”

You receive a DM or telephone call from a potential new patient… you are excited, right? Then, oh no, your heart sinks when you read or hear their f...

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Advanced anatomy for Botox treatments: vectors, biomechanics & myomodulation

February 6, 2023

Advanced anatomy for Botox treatments: vectors, biomechanics & myomodulation

To excel in medical aesthetics, there is more to learn than just basic facial anatomy and injection technique. Aesthetic clinicians must understand th...

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How to avoid mistakes when injecting masseter muscles with Botox

February 2, 2023

How to avoid mistakes when injecting masseter muscles with Botox

Dr Tim Pearce recently viewed a TikTok video of an American patient who was unhappy with her results after having her masseter muscles treated with bo...

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Upper face muscle anatomy: how to avoid Botox side effects

January 30, 2023

Upper face muscle anatomy: how to avoid Botox side effects

The ‘bread and butter’ of any medical aesthetic practice is botulinum toxin or Botox® treatment in the upper face, but are aesthetic clinicians t...

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“My botulinum toxin didn’t last!” What impacts neurotoxin longevity?

January 23, 2023

“My botulinum toxin didn’t last!” What impacts neurotoxin longevity?

The longevity of botulinum toxin injections causes much debate, with various anecdotal experiences from different patients and practitioners, particul...

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Top tips for achieving your aesthetic goals in 2023

January 16, 2023

Top tips for achieving your aesthetic goals in 2023

Reflection is a great tool to help aesthetic practitioners hone their craft as both a clinician and an entrepreneur. In this blog, Dr Tim Pearce refle...

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Treating nasolabial folds – botulinum toxin versus dermal filler

October 27, 2022

Treating nasolabial folds – botulinum toxin versus dermal filler

When we surveyed our audience, one of the most common questions we were asked was – which is better for nasolabial folds, botulinum toxin or dermal ...

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Managing patient expectations: “I want to look like a celeb”

September 22, 2022

Managing patient expectations: “I want to look like a celeb”

You may be forgiven for thinking that learning complex aesthetic procedures, understanding facial anatomy, and honing your injection skills are the mo...

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How to tell a patient that they are overdone

June 30, 2022

How to tell a patient that they are overdone

How would you handle this situation? Someone you know – a friend, family member, or patient – has clearly overdone it with their aesthetic treatme...

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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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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 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 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 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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