For suitable cases, treatment is often around six to sixteen weeks, depending on how much movement is needed and how consistently the appliance is worn. Invisalign for a comparable minor case may take a few months, while comprehensive Invisalign usually takes longer. We give you an estimated timescale for your own case at consultation.
No. It treats the front teeth only and does not set out to change the bite or move the back teeth. For whole-smile alignment, or anything involving how the teeth meet, Invisalign or fixed braces are needed. We will tell you plainly if your case falls outside what the Inman Aligner can achieve.
Neither is better in general; they suit different problems. The Inman Aligner is efficient for mild crowding or relapse of the front teeth. Invisalign is more versatile, can correct the bite and treat any teeth, and is more discreet. The right choice depends on what your teeth and bite need, which we establish at an examination.
At our Essex Road clinic, HydraFacial is from £160 per session, or £800 for a course of six. Microdermabrasion is from £160 per session. The skin and aesthetic consultation is £65 and redeemable in full against treatment. Interest-free finance at 0% APR over 12 months is available on eligible plans.
Very little for either. After HydraFacial most people return to normal activities straight away, sometimes with mild pinkness for a few hours. After microdermabrasion, mild redness or tightness for a day or two is common. For an event, we usually suggest booking microdermabrasion at least a week ahead and HydraFacial a few days ahead.
For congested skin with blackheads and enlarged pores, HydraFacial's extraction step is often the more useful of the two. Microdermabrasion should be avoided during active inflammatory acne. Neither is a treatment for acne itself; where acne is active or scarring, we discuss targeted options or, where appropriate, recommend seeing your GP or a dermatologist.
Yes, for the right skin. Some people alternate, using microdermabrasion for texture and HydraFacial for hydration and congestion. We keep sensible intervals between them so the skin is not over-exfoliated, and we adjust the plan if there is any sign of sensitivity. It is a decision made at consultation rather than a fixed package.
For most people, every four to six weeks works well as maintenance for either treatment, adjusted to how the skin responds. Some people have a short course to begin with and then space sessions out. We would rather agree a realistic rhythm with you than recommend more sessions than your skin needs.
HydraFacial is generally the gentler of the two, because the exfoliation is lighter and the session ends with hydrating serums. Microdermabrasion is more abrasive and can leave reactive skin red or tight for a day or two. If your skin is sensitised or prone to flushing, we assess it first and may suggest waiting until it has settled.
Neither is better in the abstract. HydraFacial combines exfoliation, extraction and hydration, so it often suits dehydrated, congested or more reactive skin. Microdermabrasion is a focused physical exfoliation that suits resilient skin with rough texture. The better choice is the one that matches your skin type and goal, which is what we assess at consultation.
At a skin and aesthetic consultation (£65, redeemable in full against treatment), we assess where the laxity sits, how deep it is, whether volume loss or fat plays a part, your skin quality and your tolerance for downtime. The recommendation comes from that assessment, and may combine more than one treatment.
No. Energy-based tightening gives a modest, gradual improvement in early to moderate laxity. Where skin is markedly loose, results from any of these devices are likely to disappoint, and a surgical opinion may be more appropriate. We will tell you honestly at consultation if we think that is the case.
Primarily, no. Onda is a microwave treatment for defined pockets of body fat. It can give a mild tightening effect on the overlying body skin and may improve the texture of cellulite, but if loose skin is your main concern, a dedicated tightening treatment is usually more appropriate.
No. We do not offer HIFU or a standalone radiofrequency device. For facial skin tightening we use Lynton laser tightening, with laser lift and tighten from £195 and skin tightening from £225, often alongside Profhilo. For body fat we offer Onda at £300 per session, or £1,020 for a course of four.
None is permanent, because skin continues to age. Tightening from HIFU and radiofrequency tends to last months rather than years, and maintenance is common. With Onda, cleared fat cells do not return, but remaining cells can enlarge with weight gain. Results vary with age, skin quality and lifestyle.
HIFU is usually the most uncomfortable, because the heat is delivered deeper in concentrated points; many people describe brief, sharp warmth. Radiofrequency and microwave treatments are generally felt as a building warmth. Comfort also depends on the area and the settings used, and we discuss this before any treatment.
HIFU and radiofrequency are used mainly for facial and neck tightening: HIFU for deeper, defined areas such as the jawline, radiofrequency for broader surface tightening and texture. Microwave treatment such as Onda is a body treatment, primarily for fat reduction with a secondary skin benefit. It is not used for facial laxity.
Yes. Teeth tend to move back towards their original positions throughout life, whichever appliance straightened them. After aligners this usually means a removable retainer worn at night; after fixed braces it is often a thin bonded wire behind the front teeth plus a night-time retainer. Retention is part of the plan from the start.
Often, yes, once the relevant adult teeth have come through and if the young person is willing to wear the trays consistently. Some families prefer fixed braces for younger patients because they cannot be removed or lost. We assess each case individually and discuss the practicalities with both the patient and their parents.
It is occasionally possible, but rarely the best plan, because it usually means rescanning and re-planning the remaining movement. We would much rather spend time at the start choosing the approach you can see through. If treatment is genuinely not working for you, we discuss the options openly.
Both cause some pressure while teeth are actively moving. Aligners usually feel tight for a day or two with each new tray. Fixed braces tend to ache after adjustments, and brackets can rub the lips and cheeks until the soft tissues adapt. Most patients find either manageable with ordinary pain relief in the first days.
It depends on the complexity of the case and the plan it needs. At DWL, Invisalign Express is £2,200, Moderate £3,400 and Unlimited £4,500 to £4,900. Fixed braces are quoted in writing after an orthodontic assessment, so you can compare like for like. 0% APR finance over 12 months is available.
For comparable cases the timescales are often similar. Minor aligner cases can finish in a few months, while comprehensive treatment with either approach commonly takes around a year or more. Aligner treatment can lengthen if trays are not worn enough, and fixed treatment can lengthen with broken brackets or missed adjustments. We give you an estimated timescale for your own case at consultation.
For many cases of crowding, spacing and mild to moderate bite problems, yes, provided the aligners are worn as prescribed. Fixed braces still give finer control for some complex movements, such as severe rotations or large vertical changes. Effectiveness depends on matching the appliance to the case, which is why we examine the bite before recommending either.
We can help with skincare and in-clinic treatment, and refer you to your GP for hormonal assessment where appropriate.