Written by Phil and Penny

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Read more about what's on our mind and the latest in our industry. No agency writes these. We do.

Penny on skin, aesthetics and laser Phil on permanent makeup 18 older pieces in the archive

2026

Are fillers safe? My honest answer

Are fillers actually safe? I get asked this more than almost anything else, so let me give you my honest answer. Yes, when they’re done properly, by someone who understands anatomy inside…

3 August 2026

Aesthetics

Does a medical background make a good injector? My honest answer

People assume “medical” means qualified for the face. It doesn’t, not automatically, and it’s time someone said that plainly. You’ll see nurses describe themselves as medics in this…

2 August 2026

2024

Advanced Skin

Polynucleotides, and what they do for tired eyes

The skin under the eyes is the thinnest on the face and it's the first place a hard year shows. It's also the hardest area to treat well, because most of what works elsewhere is too…

5 February 2024

2023

Advanced Skin

What Profhilo actually does

Profhilo is the treatment I'm asked about more than any other, and it's also the one people most often have the wrong idea about. So here's the honest version. It isn't a filler and…

29 March 2023

2022

Advanced Skin

Considering A Chemical Peel?

One of the most popular treatments requested at DPC Clinic in Cheadle is a Chemical Peel. Here’s everything you need to know… A chemical peel can be enjoyed by people of all…

15 March 2022

The archive

Everything writtenbefore 2022.

18 older pieces, still live and still useful, kept out of the way so this page stays current.

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