Can You Really Become a Certified Aesthetic Injector Online for £159?
What an online certificate proves, what it does not prove, and why practical competence cannot be downloaded Written by Injector Rick, established aesthetic practitioner and qualified aesthetics trainer at BONAVADA Aesthetics, formerly Mr Beautox, Worthing I was scrolling through Instagram when an advert made me stop. In very large letters, it promised: BECOME A CERTIFIED […]
Juvéderm vs Restylane: Why Allergan Is Suing Galderma Over a Syringe
Yes, the lawsuit is real. No, it is not about filler safety. Written by Injector Rick at BONAVADA Aesthetics in Worthing The aesthetics industry is rarely short of drama. This time, however, nobody is arguing about overfilled lips, migrating filler or a celebrity’s suspiciously refreshed jawline. Two of the world’s biggest aesthetics companies are fighting […]
Can Body Filler Give You a Six-Pack, and Have We Seen This Before?
From Synthol and silicone injections to the new world of injectable muscle contouring Written by Injector Rick at BONAVADA Aesthetics in Worthing Apparently, the latest route to a more muscular body may not involve meal preparation, protein shakes or spending six evenings a week arguing with a cable machine. It may involve a cannula, several […]
Why Mr Beautox Is Becoming BONAVADA Aesthetics
The meaning behind the new name and why it represents the future of the clinic Written by Injector Rick, founder of Mr Beautox Aesthetics and BONAVADA Aesthetics, Worthing After several years as Mr Beautox Aesthetics, the clinic is entering a new chapter. Mr Beautox is becoming BONAVADA Aesthetics. This is not a change of ownership, […]
Juvéderm Class Action: Can Dermal Fillers Cause Granulomas?
What the lawsuit really means, how rare reactions occur and whether other fillers such as Hyalmass are similar Written by Injector Rick at BONAVADA Aesthetics (formerly Mr Beautox), Worthing Social media loves two things: a dramatic headline and a frightening statistic. A recent Instagram post claimed that AbbVie had been hit with the “largest class […]
Can I Lie Down After Botox? What the Evidence Actually Says
One of the questions I am asked most often after an anti-wrinkle treatment is: “Can I lie down after Botox?” BOTOX® is one brand of prescription-only botulinum toxin. Several botulinum toxin products are available, so the term “botulinum toxin treatment” is used throughout the rest of this article. Many patients have been told they must […]
Boey®: The New Fast-Acting Botox Approved in Europe. What You Need to Know
If you’ve been following aesthetic medicine recently, you may have seen headlines about a new botulinum toxin called Boey® that has just been approved in Europe. Some articles have described it as “the world’s first fast-acting Botox.” Others are calling it the biggest innovation in anti-wrinkle treatments for years. Written by Injector Rick at BONAVADA Aesthetics, […]
Do Sunbeds Make Dermal Filler Dissolve Faster? UV, Lip Protectors and What the Research Really Says
If you have lip filler and use sunbeds, you may have been warned: “Sunbeds will dissolve your filler.” Some tanning salons now sell small lip covers or shields specifically marketed towards clients with lip filler. The implication is that ultraviolet light will break down the filler unless the lips are covered. It sounds plausible. Sunbeds […]
Can Botox Help Depression? What the Research Really Says
Most people think of botulinum toxin anti-wrinkle injections as something that softens frown lines and reduces the appearance of wrinkles. But over the last two decades, researchers have been investigating a very different question. Could treating the muscles responsible for frowning actually improve symptoms of depression? It sounds surprising, but this isn’t an internet myth […]
Interested in Platelet-Rich Plasma Training? Ask These Questions First
What beginners should understand about PRP, phlebotomy, insurance, and what comes after the course There is a lot of interest right now around Platelet-Rich Plasma training, and that makes sense. For many people, PRP feels like a natural next step from aesthetics, skin treatments, phlebotomy, or simply wanting to move into more regenerative treatments. But […]