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 […]
Do I Need Botox, Retinol or a Facelift? A Skin Clinic Guide
If you have ever looked in the mirror and thought, right, what actually is going to help here?, you are not alone. A lot of people in Worthing, Brighton and the surrounding area are trying to work out the same thing. They know they want to look fresher, less tired, or a bit more lifted, but […]
GLP-1 and Botox: Could Mounjaro, Wegovy or Ozempic Make Anti-Wrinkle Results Wear Off Faster?
A new paper is getting attention because it links two things a lot of people are already talking about: GLP-1 medications and Botox / anti-wrinkle treatments. So, is there actually anything in it? Possibly, yes, but it needs putting into context properly. The paper, published in Toxicon, suggests that GLP-1 receptor agonists may reduce how long botulinum […]
Penis Filler Sounds Like the Perfect Answer. Until You Ask What You Actually Want.
Let’s be honest, penis filler sounds like exactly the sort of thing gay men would pretend not to care about while absolutely reading every word about it. It is one of those treatments that sounds slightly mad, faintly porn-adjacent, and very much like something that belongs in a whispered conversation in a bar or a very […]
What Is Phlebotomy? Is it the same as a Venous Sample Blood Draw? And Do I Need It for Private Blood Tests?
Let’s keep this simple. Phlebotomy isn’t a scary word. No, it’s not just for hospitals. And yes, you can book it privately, without waiting weeks for an NHS appointment. So… what actually is phlebotomy? Phlebotomy is the medical term for drawing blood. That’s it. Just a trained professional using a needle to safely take a […]
What is the male P-Shot? Is it really PRP in the Penis? And why is it also called a Priapus Shot?
The P-Shot: PRP Penile Health Treatment. You’ve probably seen the P-Shot mentioned online and wondered if it’s all hype. The truth? This science-backed treatment is one of the most innovative ways to support male sexual health, naturally. Using your own blood, the P-Shot can improve erectile function, enhance sensitivity, boost circulation, and support overall penile […]