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Honest answers, from Tanisha
The questions our clients ask us every week, answered plainly: what a treatment involves, how much downtime to expect, how many sessions you might need and where to start.
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Featured guideSeasonalYour Christmas skin plan: what to book, and whenMy week-by-week plan for the party season: what needs eight weeks or more, what to save for the week itself, and what I'd never book at the last minute.By Tanisha Allen · 5 minute readRead the guide
SkinAcne scars: the treatments that can helpAcne scars can knock your confidence, and the wrong treatment wastes time and money. Here's why I always start with a plan, and how subcision, microneedling and laser each play a part.5 minute read
IngredientsAHA, BHA or PHA: which exfoliating acid suits your skin?Acids are brilliant when you use the right one, and very easy to overdo. Here's how the three families differ, how to match one to your skin, and how to start gently.5 minute read
SkinChemical peels: what to expect and how much downtimePeels are much gentler than most people think. Here's what really happens, how much downtime to expect from each type, and how to look after your skin afterwards.5 minute read
FaceDark circles, hollows and puffiness: what helps under the eyesDark circles, hollows and puffiness can look alike, but each has its own cause. I'll help you work out which you have, what helps at home and which treatments suit each one.5 minute read
SkinDry or dehydrated skin? How to tell the difference, and what helpsDry skin is short of oil and dehydrated skin is short of water. I'll help you work out which you have, give you a simple routine for each, and tell you when a treatment is worth it.5 minute read- Got a skin question?Send it to Tanisha. The questions we are asked most often become the next guides.Ask on WhatsAppOr send us a message →
SkinHormonal acne: why it happens and what can helpBreakouts that follow your hormones are common, and they're not your fault. Here's why they happen, a calm routine that helps, the clinic treatments that can support it.5 minute read
HairHow many laser hair removal sessions will I need?Why laser hair removal works best as a course, how many sessions most people need, and how electrolysis picks up the hairs laser can't reach.5 minute read
WellbeingMenopause and your skin: what can helpHow perimenopause and menopause can change your skin and body, and the gentle treatments that can help.5 minute read
AftercareMicroneedling aftercare: the first 72 hours and beyondWhat's normal after microneedling, how to care for your skin in the first days and weeks, and when to give us a call.5 minute read
SkinPigmentation and melasma: where to startSun spots, uneven tone and melasma can look alike but need very different care. Here's where I'd start, and why sun protection matters most.5 minute read
FaceProfhilo, polynucleotides or Seventy Hyal: which skin booster suits you?Profhilo, polynucleotides, Seventy Hyal and Jalupro can sound like the same thing. Here's how I explain the difference, and how we help you find the one that suits your skin.5 minute read
IngredientsRetinol: how to start without the irritationWhat retinol can and can't do, why the first few weeks can feel uncomfortable, and the gentle way I'd build it into your routine.5 minute read
SkinRosacea and redness: calming reactive skinRedness can be hard to live with. Here's how to tell rosacea from reactive skin, what can trigger it, and the gentle care that helps.5 minute read
SkinSkinPen, RF or SQT: which microneedling is right for you?Four kinds of microneedling, side by side: how each one works, the downtime to expect and the skin concerns each suits, so you know exactly what you're choosing.5 minute read
FaceSofwave explained: lifting and firming without needlesSofwave is usually my choice for skin that has started to soften. Here's how it works, what it can and can't do, and how it compares with our other skin tightening treatments.5 minute read
SkinThe marks spots leave behind: post-inflammatory hyperpigmentationWhy a spot can leave a dark mark long after it's healed, how to tell it apart from scarring, and what really helps it fade.5 minute read
IngredientsVitamin C and SPF: why they work best togetherTwo different jobs, one simple morning routine. What vitamin C adds, what SPF does that nothing else can, and how I'd use them together.5 minute read
SeasonalWhy winter is the best time to start laser hair removalA course of laser hair removal takes months, so starting in autumn or winter means most of the work is done by summer. Here's why I suggest it, and what a winter start can look like.5 minute read
FaceYour first lip filler appointment: what to expectNervous about your first lip filler? Let me walk you through it, from the consultation to the swelling afterwards, and explain how semi-permanent lip blush compares.5 minute read
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