LINES AROUND THE EYES, FOREHEAD AND MOUTH
Lines that have started to stay.
Fine lines come from skin losing water and collagen; deeper lines from years of expression. The consultation separates the two, because they are treated differently.
Free, about 40 minutes, in London, Birmingham or Manchester. A written plan and the price before you decide.
Does this sound like you?
Most people recognise themselves in two or three of these. Tick what you notice and see which pattern it points to, and what a practitioner would check.
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WHAT HAVE YOU TRIED?
WHAT THIS TELLS YOU
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Fine lines and wrinkles is usually one of 3 patterns: expression lines, sun lines, dehydration lines. The ticks show which yours most resembles.
How we treat fine lines and wrinkles
There is no single answer for fine lines and wrinkles, which is why the consultation comes first. The practitioner looks at whether the lines are there at rest or only in expression and chooses from the options on the right, in the order that makes sense for your skin.
You will know your number, in writing, before you decide.
“Now two months into the programme, I’m already seeing visible results, which is incredibly encouraging.”
What happens at your consultation
- 1Whether the lines are there at rest or only in expression
- 2Skin hydration and thickness
- 3Sun history
- 4A written plan with the number of visits and the price. No obligation.
Where it usually comes from
- Collagen thinning with age
- Sun
- Dehydration
- Repeated expression
IN DEPTH · FOR THOSE WHO WANT THE WHY
Fine lines and wrinkles, explained properly
Expression lines and sun lines are not the same
Expression lines form where a muscle folds the skin thousands of times a day: the frown, the forehead, the crow's feet. At first they show only when you move; over the years the crease stays. Sun lines are different: fine criss-crossing lines on the cheeks and around the mouth caused by ultraviolet light breaking down collagen and elastin, the fibres that keep skin springy.
Both are normal. Which kind you have changes what is appropriate, which is why the consultation looks at your face moving and still, and why some lines belong with a skin plan and others belong with a different conversation entirely.
What skin quality has to do with it
Hydrated, thicker skin shows lines less. Dehydration, sun, smoking and sleep deprivation all make the same lines deeper by the end of the day. Improving skin quality is often the first step because it makes every other treatment look better and last longer.
Collagen production slows from the mid-twenties and the skin loses roughly one per cent of its thickness a year after that, so treatments that prompt the skin to make its own collagen tend to be the foundation of a plan for lines caused by the sun.
How a plan is built at the consultation
The practitioner looks at which lines are present at rest and which only with expression, at hydration and texture, and at how much sun the skin has seen. Expectations are set honestly: a skin plan softens lines and improves the surface; it does not stop muscles moving.
Treatments a consultation would discuss include skin boosters, RF microneedling, laser resurfacing and medical peels. Where a prescription-only treatment might be relevant, that is a separate, in-person discussion with the practitioner and is not advertised here.
Educational information, not a diagnosis. Your practitioner examines your skin in person before anything is planned.
Questions people ask before booking
Is the consultation really free?
Yes. About 40 minutes, in person, in London, Birmingham or Manchester. You leave with a written plan and the price. No obligation.
How much will it cost?
It depends on what your skin needs. Your figure is written into your plan at the free consultation, before you decide, and there are flexible instalment options with no interest or admin fees.
How many visits, and how long?
A standard course is three to six visits over six to ten weeks. If there is a date you are working to, count back ten weeks and tell us.
Does it hurt?
Most treatments feel like warmth, tingling or a quick sting rather than pain, and numbing cream is used where it helps. The practitioner tells you exactly what to expect for your treatment before you decide, and you can stop at any point.
How many visits will I need?
It depends on the treatment and on your skin. Many plans are three to six visits over six to ten weeks; some single treatments are one visit. Your written plan says the number before you pay for anything.
When will I see a difference, and how long does it last?
Some treatments show a change within days; those that work by building collagen take six to twelve weeks to show fully. How long results last depends on the treatment, your skin and how well it is protected from the sun. The practitioner gives you a realistic timeline rather than a promise.
What is the downtime?
Anything from none to a few days of redness or peeling, depending on the treatment. Each treatment page says what to expect, and the plan is timed around your diary where it matters, for example before an event.
Is it safe for darker skin?
Darker skin has more active pigment cells and marks more easily, so settings and treatments are chosen for your skin type and some are avoided. Tell us your skin type at the consultation and the plan is built around it.
Who should not have it?
Pregnancy, some medications, active infections and certain medical conditions rule some treatments out. The consultation goes through this with you, and if a treatment is not suitable the practitioner says so and suggests what will work instead.
Conditions in this group
Often looked at together
Our clinics
London
1st Floor, 50 Essex Street, Strand
London WC2R 3JFBirmingham
214C Hagley Road
Birmingham B16 9PHManchester
Cheetham Hill Shopping Centre, 40 Bury Old Road
Manchester M8 5DP
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