A common theme that I hear from clients in my aesthetics clinic in Tarporley is "I want to go ahead with treatment, but I'm scared that people will be able to tell I've had botox or fillers!"

So we've all seen those celebrities with obviously overdone filler treatment, hugely disproportionate lips and cheeks, frozen looks...and this is what can fill people with dread about having any potential treatment. 

Many people have been considering treatment for some time and have toyed with the idea. However one of the main concerns is the FEAR of people knowing that they've had treatment, particularly if they look overdone.

Can’t anyone in the UK inject Botox and fillers? It’s completely unregulated, right?

Now, this is something Doctors and skilled nurses within aesthetics are battling hard to improve, to raise the standard of aesthetic treatments, and the industry as a whole. Yes it is unregulated which is why I recommend doing extensive background research before going to a particular practitioner.

An experienced Doctor or nurse will have good understanding of the natural ratios of the face, of the bony structure and fat pads within the face, the important arteries and nerves AND be able to apply this to the ideal beauty parameters in an artisitic way- these are all key to creating a natural look, getting great results and most importantly - avoiding complications. 

But what is it that actually makes someone look "done"?

Poor product placement basically! So that means it is usually caused by filler being placed in an area that already is full enough, or by not taking into account other areas of the face. For example if cheek filler is placed in someone who has already lost a lot of fat under their cheekbone, this is just going to make them look more gaunt, with overfilled cheeks. Having a  large dose of botox injected in the forehead and going for the "frozen" look is another example of where treatment can be more obvious ( don't worry, the vast majority of people don't want this and this is always discussed before any treatment carried out).

The other important factor is using a quality product that will look natural due to its “rheology” (chemical and physical properties). Some of the brands I work with and inject mostly include Teosyal (Teoxane) and Juvederm which are both premium products with great longevity and natural looking results.

Ok, so I still don’t know who to trust, can you help?

So finding a good practitioner who will tailor a treatment to YOU and your particular facial features is key. Before Botox and dermal fillers are considered there must be a holistic assessment of your face shape, cheek width, lip ratio, chin projection and so on. There are so many things which must be considered to keep your appearance looking balanced and natural.

And so at Skinphinity aesthetics clinics which covers Chester and Manchester, I always offer free consultations to go through this with you; to discuss your concerns, your goals, your expectations. And I can guide you through any potential treatments that may benefit you. And if something isn't suitable then I will tell you.

Safe, natural looking results is the goal which will leave you looking fresher, less tired and healthier.

And don’t take my word for it. Do your own research, as I have also blogged about here. Make sure your doctor’s background, experience, ethos, reviews etc making you feel safe and comfortable. Otherwise, keep looking!

Dr Adam Cheong

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About Skinphinity

Skinphinity is a cosmetic practice in Tarporley near Chester, with branches also being held in Hale, run by Cosmetic GP, Dr Adam Cheong. Dr Adam is a qualified GP and specialist in non-surgical facial aesthetics. He is passionate about natural-looking enhancements and works hard to give the industry a good name, built on ethical, qualified and honest practices. 

Skinphinity provides a range of non-surgical aesthetic treatments for patients in Tarporley, Chester, Northwich, Hartford, Hale, Manchester and across Cheshire.