Profhilo is more naturally subtle because it doesn't change face shape. Filler can look very natural when conservatively placed for real volume loss; unnatural when overused without indication.
Micro dermal abrasion and chemical peels are both from £160 per session, and microneedling is also from £160. HydraFacial is from £160 per session, or £800 for a course of six.
It varies by case. Invisalign at DWL is Express £2,200, Moderate £3,400 or Unlimited £4,500–£4,900. Fixed braces are quoted in writing after assessment, so we can compare them with the appropriate Invisalign plan for your case. Lingual braces are not offered; we would refer you. The aim is to match the plan to the case.
Both work well for vascular indications. Vascular IPL is well-established for rosacea management. We use Lynton IPL for our rosacea pathway. Whether you choose IPL or BBL clinically equivalent results are achievable. Consultation quality and clinician experience matter more than device brand.
IPL typically. Vascular IPL is a mainstay rosacea management treatment — broad-spectrum protocol targets dilated capillaries. Pulsed-dye laser also effective but tends to produce more bruising than IPL.
It depends on the type: laser or IPL for sun spots, peels and skincare for post-inflammatory marks, and a cautious skincare-led plan for melasma.
Results build over several sessions rather than at once, and spots darken before they flake. IPL is not suitable for tanned skin, melasma, pregnancy or most darker skin types, and it does not lift sagging skin. Strict daily SPF is needed during and after the course.
We use a Lynton laser or Lynton IPL, chosen by your skin type. For Fitzpatrick I–III both work well, and we choose by indication. For Fitzpatrick IV the laser is usually preferable and IPL protocols are cautious. For Fitzpatrick V–VI the laser is the appropriate choice, and IPL is not recommended because of the risk of post-inflammatory pigmentation. The free patch test confirms the right setting for you.
Laser for darker hair on lighter skin (faster, more effective). IPL for larger areas where speed matters. Nd:YAG laser specifically for darker skin types. We assess at consultation and recommend the right device for your specific case.
Depends on case. Laser slightly more effective for coarse dark hair on lighter skin. IPL more versatile for some cases. We match modality to case.
Hydrafacial — the gentlest of the three. The serum and intensity adapt for sensitive skin. Microdermabrasion can irritate sensitive skin; chemical peels need careful skin-type assessment before use on sensitive skin.
HIFU and radiofrequency are mainly used on the face and neck; ONDA is a body treatment for stubborn fat. We do not offer HIFU or standalone radiofrequency. For facial skin quality and laxity we use Lynton laser lift and tighten and Profhilo, and for the body we use ONDA.
All three are established technologies with published evidence for their main uses, so the choice depends on the indication rather than on which is newest. At our clinic we offer ONDA for body fat and Lynton laser for facial tightening. We do not offer HIFU or standalone radiofrequency.
Thread lifts have 2-7 days of visible bruising, swelling, occasional asymmetry while threads settle. Skin tightening has minimal downtime — mild redness 24-48 hours and normal activity immediately. Thread lifts have higher downtime but immediate visible result.
We use the Lynton laser or the Lynton IPL, chosen according to your skin type and the area being treated. A free patch test confirms the suitable device and settings before treatment begins. The choice for any individual depends on skin type, indication and case factors.
Underarms, bikini area, and upper lip are the most sensitive. Larger areas (legs, back) are less sensitive per unit area. Sensitivity reduces session by session as hair density falls.
Hydration and glow within 7–10 days; firmness and texture between weeks 6–8; peak result at weeks 8–12 after course completion. The biostimulator response is gradual by design — it's collagen and elastin production over weeks, not immediate volume addition. Patients who track in photographs see the change more clearly than those checking the daily mirror.
Subtle softening from week 4–6; visible contour change from week 8–12; peak result at 3–4 months from a single session. Cumulative across maintenance sessions over the first 1–2 years. Patients who track in photographs see the change more clearly than those checking the daily mirror.
After adult tooth eruption typically completes (most patients 13+). Earlier intervention sometimes appropriate for specific developmental issues.
Call us for blistering of any size, open weeping skin, severe pain not responding to cool compresses, redness lasting more than 5 days, significant swelling beyond 72 hours, or any sign of infection. We respond during business hours; for urgent concerns outside those hours, NHS 111 is the appropriate next step.
Skin tightening is better for generalised mild-to-moderate skin laxity, body areas, younger patients with responsive collagen, no-downtime preference, and progressive natural-looking results. It works best on broad coverage rather than specific drop points.
Specific limited cases under specialist assessment. Not first-line. Not aggressive ablative.
Unlimited (£4,500–£4,900) suits complex cases where further refinements are likely, patients who want the most extensive aligner cover, or cases where relapse risk or retention compliance is a concern. It includes refinements as the case requires and multi-year aligner cover; full T&Cs apply. Your plan is chosen after your iTero scan and ClinCheck review.
Day 5–7 typically. The lip rolls outward gradually as the muscle relaxes. Full effect visible by week 1; sustained through weeks 2–6; tapers from week 6 onward; resolved by week 10–12.
Hydration and glow within 7–10 days of first session. Substantive firmness and texture improvement develops between weeks 4–8 after the second session. Peak result at 8–12 weeks after course completion. Photographs at the 8-week review make the change easier to see than the mirror at home — daily-incremental improvement is hard to notice in real time.