More than thirteen years after the risks of poorly regulated cosmetic procedures were formally recognised, patients are still waiting for comprehensive regulation. We examine what has happened, what has not, and why it matters for patient safety.

What questions you should ask before aesthetic treatment? This guide outlines the key points to help you make safe, informed decisions and achieve natural-looking results.

After 25 years in aesthetic medicine, one question I am almost never asked is: what product are you going to use? Here is why that surprises me and why, with dermal fillers in particular, it should matter to you

Juläine is attracting considerable attention as the latest PLLA collagen stimulator, with claims of smoother microspheres, easier preparation and improved performance. But do these engineering advances translate into better results for patients? In this article, Dr Peter Forrester compares Juläine with the long-established Sculptra.

A two-week follow-up is part of every treatment at The Cosmetic Doctors Company. Here is the clinical case for why it matters and what it tells you about a clinic that doesn't offer one.

Aesthetic treatments in the UK can be difficult to navigate safely. Here’s what to check, from qualifications and experience to consultation, complication management and aftercare, before choosing an aesthetic practitioner.

Natural filler results come down to practitioner judgement, not product. Here's what to ask at consultation, why less is often more, and how staged treatment protects your outcome.

Many clinics describe themselves as doctor-led—but what does that actually mean for your care? A clear explanation of who treats you and why it matters.

Hyaluronidase (Hyalase) - It is not a word that comes up in Instagram filler content or clinic brochures. But it is arguably the single most important word in dermal filler safety and whether your clinic has it, and knows how to use it, tells you more about the standard of care you are receiving than almost anything else.