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Thinking About Anti-Wrinkle Injections? Safety, Prices and Eye Area Treatments in Hale & Altrincham
If you’ve ever typed ‘botox near me’, ‘botox prices’ or ‘botox around the eyes’ into Google, you’re not alone. Anti-wrinkle injections are one of the most searched-for aesthetic treatments in Hale, Altrincham and South Manchester but the amount of confusing information (and sometimes worrying “deals”) can make it hard to know what’s safe, what’s normal and what’s right for you.
As a doctor-led, family-run aesthetic clinic in Hale, my aim is never to push you into treatment; it’s to help you understand what anti-wrinkle injections actually are, what they can and can’t do, and how to choose safely, especially around delicate areas like the eyes.
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Can Zinc Supplements Really Make Botox Last Longer?
“Is there anything I can do to make my Botox last longer?”
One tip that often pops up on social media is taking zinc before your treatment. It obviously sounds very appealing, a simple daily supplement for longer-lasting, smoother results? Sign me up!
So there is some science behind it, BUT is the evidence strong enough for blanket recommendation to take it?
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Is the Botox ‘Glow’ real? Can It Actually Improve Skin Quality?
More Than Just Wrinkle-Free Skin
When you think of Botox, you probably picture smoother foreheads and softened frown lines BUT have you heard of the “Botox glow”?
Across Hale, Altrincham, and Cheshire, patients are discovering that Botox can do far more than reduce wrinkles. It’s helping to refine skin texture, minimise pores, and even control oil production.
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How to Know if and When You’re Ready for Aesthetic Treatments?
Have you been google or chatGPT searching “Am I ready for fillers?” or “What age should I start botox?”. I remember I was a a few years back, after looking in the mirror one day and not recognising the person staring back…
Whether your ready for treatments is often about timing, mindset, and confidence.
This beginner’s guide explores the psychological readiness factors and provides a clear checklist to help you decide whether you’re truly prepared to start your journey.
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Why I’m also opening a satellite aesthetic clinic in Disley, Cheshire
I'm thrilled due to popular demand to announce the launch of my new aesthetic clinic, now open Thursday evenings at Scott & Co. Skin and Beauty in Disley. As a local GP and Disley resident with a special interest in skin health, In a currently unregulated aesthetic industry i’m excited to be bringing safer, high quality,doctor-led, medical-grade aesthetic treatments directly to our local community.
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