FAQs

The term Botox® is often used loosely when describing non-surgical anti-wrinkle treatments shown on social media and in passing conversation. There are in fact two popular treatments which the majority are referring to, and are the following:

Anti-wrinkle treatment or Botulinum Toxin (Botox®, Azzalure®, Bocouture®) is a prescription only medication which has been used for cosmetic purposes since 1990. When injected into specific facial muscles this causes temporary relaxation and results in a cosmetic effect of skin smoothening.

This is a very popular treatment particularly for upper face relaxation including the frown lines, forehead lines and crow’s feet. Anti-wrinkle treatments can also be used in other areas such as the underarms to reduce excessive sweating, relaxation of the masseter muscles to reduce teeth grinding during sleep, and to create a smoother neck often referred to as the ‘Nefertiti Neck Lift’.

Dermal Fillers are different to this as made from Hyaluronic Acid and available in a range of different ‘gel-like’ thicknesses.  When injected into specific areas of the face this product is able to restore shape, create volume and improve skin hydration. Areas typically treated include the cheeks, lips, nose to mouth lines, tear trough, chin, jaw line etc.

The popularity in Dermal Filler treatments has grown exponentially within the last few years since becoming more affordable, and signified over social media as the game changing treatment for celebrity icons such as The Kardashians, Kylie Jenner, and Angelina Jolie.

Just like an artist requires the correct brush, canvas, and vision to create a masterpiece, so too does the professional who treats your face.

Our faces are three-dimensional structures requiring aesthetic golden ratios such as symmetry, the horizontal ‘rule of equal facial thirds’ (upper, middle and lower face), and the vertical ‘rule of facial fifths’. The science and art of combining such principles will not only balance, but accentuate facial features from any desired profile.

Artistic Facial Profiling is this unique skill of combining these scientific principles of beauty with artistry to sculpt a visually balanced and attractive face.

CM London Clinic apply Fibonacci’s golden ratio principles alongside his own signature techniques to create this masterpiece. This can be in the form of the most popular packages (please refer to ‘non-surgical aesthetics’ tab on our homepage), or a completely bespoke package where the entire face at all angles is considered.

All artistic packages begin with a full facial assessment, followed by an agreed bespoke plan and treatments creating the most balanced version of you. This is a skill that has been acquired by CM London Clinic through years of training, practice, and an artistic eye to detail.

We pride our work on discussing your face in much detail explaining what will suit you, areas to treat, treatment options and to answer any questions you have. Please feel free to contact CM London Clinic with any questions/concerns either via email (info@cmlondonclinic.com) or by phone on 020 8616 5920.

Our self-confidence, friends, colleagues and social media may be the probing factor to exploring aesthetic treatments and this can all be very overwhelming at first. Many people will not know what treatments they desire and this is where CM London Clinic are happy to help.

Please feel free to contact CM London Clinic via social media, email or book a consultation to discuss your concerns.

The majority of clientele who either book a consultation or walk through the door will at some point always anticipate this. This apprehension is completely understandable especially for those exploring non-surgical aesthetic options for the first time.

Our treatment ethic at CM London is one of subtlety and to enhance. The aim is never to ‘build Rome’ in a single day, but rather agree on an aesthetic plan and build gradually into a subtle yet noticeably enhanced version of you. Our goal is for you to look as well as feel good about your face and body with the upmost confidence.

On the day of meeting or prior, treatment quantities and volumes will be discussed for achieving a natural yet aesthetic look. Clients requesting larger quantities of products than recommended may be refused at the discretion of CM London Clinic.

Not at all! We can personally vouch for the majority and say that men also want to look their best and feel confident.

Anti-wrinkle, Dermal Filler, skin tightening, fat dissolving treatments etc are catered to both males and females, especially as we have witnessed a huge rise in male interest for such treatments over the past decade.

Male aesthetics was once a taboo subject as the non-surgical aesthetics market began specifically catering to female faces only. The old stigmas and fears were that men would almost become too feminised and lose their masculine touch with anti-wrinkle and/or dermal filler treatments.

We now live in an era where we appreciate that not one size fits all with the advances in aesthetic artistry and techniques. At CM London Clinic we are more than well versed in the differences between male vs. female facial and body ratios, and the outcomes most desired. We have bespoke packages catered to male clients desiring Dermal Fillers such as our masculinisation package, which focuses on creating chiselled and masculine angles of the cheeks and jawline. Please enquire for more details.

Non-surgical treatments do have rare potential risks which can be minimised with correct and specialised techniques. Please enquire if you have any questions.

Minor risks of such treatments are rare and include minor swelling, redness and bruising at the site of treatment(s). The most significant potential risk is that of a vascular occlusion or blockage of veins/arteries, which if not spotted and managed early, can develop into a more serious complication of skin necrosis. At CM London Clinic we take this very seriously and so are strictly trained in the protocols for identifying and managing such complications immediately.

Our refined signature techniques have been practiced and developed on thousands of clientele in order to minimise potential risks, and we ensure that you are always in safe hands.

All products used by CM London Clinic are FDA approved and completely safe for human use.

Allergies to the non-surgical treatments we offer are very rare and side effects are usually at the site of injection as mentioned above.

If you do not fall into the following list below, you are eligible for treatments.

Anti-wrinkle treatments are not suitable for those:

• Less than 18 years of age.
• With known hypersensitivity to Botulinum Type A or any of its excipients e.g., human albumin and/or sodium chloride.
• With neuromuscular disorders such as myasthenia gravis, Eaton Lambert Syndrome.
• Taking certain muscle relaxants and antibiotics such as Tubocurarine and/or Gentamicin.
• Pregnant or breast-feeding women.
• Taking Anticoagulants, Aspirin, Vitamin E, Chloroquine, Calcium Channel Blockers.
• With infection or inflammation at the proposed site of injections.

Dermal Fillers are made of Hyaluronic Acid which is already naturally occurring in the body and so incorporates into the body’s skin tissue easily.

Dermal Filler treatments are not suitable for those with:

• Less than 18 years of age.
• Known hypersensitivity to Hyaluronic Acid and/or a particular brand(s).
• Known hypersensitivity to any excipients e.g., Lidocaine.
• Pregnant or breast-feeding women.
• Use of Anticoagulants, Aspirin, Vitamin E, Chloroquine, Calcium Channel Blockers.
• Those with infection or inflammation at the proposed site of injections.

For any treatment contraindications not listed above, please enquire via email (info@cmlondonclinic.com) or by phone on 020 8616 5920.

There is no true age to have such non-surgical aesthetic treatments. So long as you are over 18 years of age, medically and aesthetically suitable for such treatments you are eligible. This can either be ascertained prior to meeting or on the day will a full assessment.

Every face and body will differ in term of structure, musculature and skin quality.

Someone who has anti-wrinkle and/or Dermal Filler treatments before wrinkles or lines become deep set will be preventing these from progressing. Likewise, if one were to have treatments once the wrinkles or lines had become deep/strong may require more treatment episodes, and possibly a stronger dose to achieve optimal results.