Dental clinicians have years of focused training in head and neck anatomy. Most of the complications in cosmetic aesthetics come from injecting in the wrong place. Dental training significantly reduces that risk. Our work is also based on senior training at the Bob Khanna Institute, which is one of the most respected aesthetic training programmes in the UK.

Yes, when used at the right doses by someone who knows what they're doing. It's been used clinically for decades, well beyond cosmetic use - it's used in medicine for migraine, bladder problems, excessive sweating, muscle spasms and more. The cosmetic doses are very small.

Not the way we do it. We aim for a relaxed, natural look. We start conservatively, let you see the effect, and adjust at the follow-up if you'd like more. The frozen look usually comes from too much product too quickly, which we avoid.

Botulinum toxin: typically 3-4 months. Dermal fillers (hyaluronic acid): typically 6-12 months. Repeat treatments often last longer as the underlying muscle weakens or collagen production is stimulated.

Most patients describe it as mildly uncomfortable rather than painful. The needles are very fine. We use topical anaesthetic for lip and filler work to keep it comfortable.

Some patients get small bruises at injection sites that settle within a few days. Occasional mild headache after Botulinum toxin. Rarely, asymmetry that we can correct at follow-up. We go through all possible side effects properly at consultation.

Patients who are pregnant or breastfeeding, patients with certain neurological conditions, and patients allergic to any of the ingredients. We screen all of this at consultation. If aesthetics aren't right for you, we'll tell you straight.

Yes. Many patients combining whitening, Invisalign or veneers with light facial aesthetic work get a more complete result than either treatment alone. We can plan both as one programme.