Intrinsic and extrinsic factors contribute to the development of skin laxity. The natural ageing process causes a reduction of collagen and elastin, which leads to a loss of firmness, with genetics playing a role in how quickly this occurs. Sun exposure, smoking and poor diet can accelerate crepey skin by damaging collagen fibres, reducing blood...
The ULTRAcel Q+ is the world’s most advanced high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) device. Different handpiece cartridges achieve skin tightening, brightening and fat reduction by targeting specific skin depths. This aesthetic triple threat boasts impressive results after 1-3 treatments with results lasting up to a year. If you wish to treat sagging skin or stubborn areas...
Congratulations! Whether you’ve decided to start trying for a baby or you’re already expecting, you’re at the start of an exciting new chapter. During this time, your well-being and that of your developing child will be your priority. Many aesthetic treatments involve the use of chemicals or injectable ingredients that could potentially pose risks to...
TLC patient Francesca Martin describes how during the emotional and physically challenging process of changing gender medical aesthetics can be a powerful guiding light in realising identity....
Hormones are an essential building block of our bodies and have a huge effect on how we feel. Yet with so much advice out there, it’s hard to know which hormone testing option is the one for you. At The Lovely Clinic we pride ourselves on using the best technology and scientific research for the benefit...
There's one word that no patient wants to hear: botched. But we often see patients who have had cosmetic procedures that have gone awry (think lumpy lips or puffy cheeks). Read on to discover more about corrective procedures at TLC. Help! My cosmetic procedure went wrong! What can you do? This depends on the type of cosmetic procedure...
A lesser talked about, but incredibly common health woe, rosacea affects 1 in 10 of us. Far from just looking like redness on the skin, rosacea can be a killer for self-confidence. Here we delve into what rosacea really means for your body and how we can treat it at TLC. What is rosacea? Rosacea is a...
Hyaluronic acid, retinol, collagen, peptides...
We know what you’re thinking, menopause for men!? Male menopause is actually a thing, so it’s not just our lovely ladies that experience a major hormonal transition in mid-to-later life and here at TLC we’re here to help you get back on track and feel balanced inside. Firstly, let’s dive into the basics. Male menopause, known...
It’s a fact: we all hate tired-looking eyes. Whether from late nights, a hectic lifestyle or even a simple genetics, tired eyes can creep up on us before we realise and they really can make us feel self-conscious. At TLC we take all of life’s skin woes seriously, which is why we have tried and trusted...