Skin, Aesthetics & Healthy Ageing Journal
Evidence-based advice from Dr Caroline Warden, NHS GP and aesthetic doctor in Hale, covering facial ageing, menopause skin, regenerative aesthetics, skincare and natural-looking aesthetic treatments.
Why Your Wrinkles Are Still There Despite Botox
"I have had Botox, but I can still see my wrinkles." It is one of the most common things I hear in clinic. The reason is that not all wrinkles are made the same way, and muscle relaxation only treats one of them. Here is what treats the rest.
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Why Some Aesthetic Treatments Look Unnatural, And How to Avoid It
One of the biggest fears patients have about aesthetic treatments is looking obvious or overdone. As an NHS GP and aesthetic doctor, Dr Caroline Warden explains why some treatments look unnatural, the mistakes that lead to overfilled results and how to achieve fresher, more natural looking outcomes.
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When Should You Start Botox?
One of the most common questions patients ask during aesthetic consultations is surprisingly simple:
“When should I start Botox?”
Many people assume Botox is something you only consider once lines become very visible. Others worry that starting too early may somehow accelerate ageing.
The truth is more nuanced.
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Baby Botox: A Doctor’s Honest Opinion on Low-Dose Anti-Wrinkle Injections
If you’ve searched Instagram, TikTok or Google for anti-wrinkle injections, you’ve probably seen the term Baby Botox. It’s often marketed as a softer, more natural alternative to Botox BUT what does it actually mean medically?
As a doctor-led aesthetic clinic, it’s important to separate science from marketing.
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