Lines and Wrinkles Consultation in Newbury
What happens at your consultation?
Your lines and wrinkles consultation is a private, face-to-face appointment at our Newbury clinic. We decide together whether any treatment is right for you.
- We talk about the lines that concern you and what you would like to change.
- I take a full medical history and check your suitability.
- We go through your options, including treatments that do not involve injections.
- Some options use a prescription-only medicine. These need an assessment by a registered prescriber before any treatment is agreed.
- The price is discussed at your consultation, once we know what is right for you.
Other options for fine lines and pores are discussed at your consultation.
Suitability and prescriber assessment
At your consultation I check whether treatment is suitable for you. A prescription-only treatment is not suitable if any of the following applies: pregnancy or breastfeeding, an infection at the treatment site, an allergy to any of the medicine’s ingredients, a neuromuscular disorder, or being under 18.
Any prescription-only treatment needs a prescription from a registered prescriber, which is arranged before you consent to treatment.
Possible side effects we discuss
If a prescription-only treatment is suggested, we go through the possible side effects with you. For facial injections, headaches and reactions where the injections are given are the most common; minor bruising, redness, swelling or temporary drooping can also occur. Visual disturbances are uncommon and hypersensitivity reactions very rare. To reduce bruising, aspirin, high-dose vitamin E and high-dose omega 3 oils should be stopped for at least seven days beforehand.
Price discussed at your consultation
A consultation at our Newbury clinic is always required.
Areas you may want to discuss
Price discussed at your consultation
A consultation is required.
Your consultation: questions people ask
How much does it cost?
The price is discussed at your consultation, once we know what is right for you.
How do I know what I need?
You don’t need to know.
That’s my job.
I’ll assess your facial movement and listen to what you’re hoping to improve before discussing what I would recommend. There isn’t one standard amount that suits everyone.
What if a prescription-only treatment isn’t what I need?
Then I’ll tell you.
There are lots of different options available.
Sometimes skin boosters, microneedling, CACI, dermal fillers or another treatment may be more appropriate. And sometimes doing nothing is perfectly sensible too.
Do I have to have the treatment if I’ve had a consultation?
Absolutely not.
A consultation is an opportunity to discuss what bothers you, what you would like to achieve and what your options are.
There’s no pressure to have treatment just because you’ve come in for a consultation.
I’m nervous. Will you explain everything?
Of course.
I’ll explain your options and what you can expect. If you’re nervous about needles, tell me. You’re certainly not the first person to arrive feeling a little apprehensive.
How do I know I’m in safe hands?
Before any treatment, I’ll take a full medical history and assess whether treatment is appropriate for you.
I’m a Level 7 qualified aesthetics practitioner with over 12 years’ experience in aesthetics, and I continue to undertake additional training and CPD.
Your safety comes before the treatment.
What if I change my mind?
That’s completely fine.
You should never feel pressured into having an aesthetic treatment. If you’re not sure, take some time to think about it.
I’d much rather you make a decision you’re comfortable with than have treatment because you felt you should.