Nervous about cosmetic treatment?

Yes. Book an information-only consultation and there will be no needles or treatment. Meeting the practitioner and seeing the room can help you work out whether you want to take the next step. There is no expectation that you will.

You are welcomed into the clinic and shown to the consultation room. We talk about what brought you in, your health and any previous treatment, then look at the area you are concerned about with your agreement.

Explanations are in everyday language. You hear what treatment would involve, what it could realistically change, its risks, recovery and costs. You leave with a proposed plan if an appropriate option is identified, or an explanation of why treatment is not recommended.

Some procedures are uncomfortable; we do not promise that treatment will be painless. Before you decide, we explain the likely sensations, how long that part of the procedure takes and which comfort measures are suitable.

Tell us whether you would rather hear each step or avoid seeing equipment. A pause, distraction or different position may help. Comfort measures reduce discomfort for some people, but they do not remove every sensation or risk.

Tell us when you book and again at the appointment. Feeling faint is different from simply disliking needles, and it changes how a procedure needs to be planned. We will discuss positioning, warning signs and whether it is sensible to proceed.

If needle fear causes panic or stops you getting essential healthcare, a GP or psychologist can help with that fear separately. Cosmetic treatment does not need to be the test of whether you can cope.

Say what you want to keep as clearly as what you want to change: your smile, facial movement, lip proportions or the way your face looks from the side. We discuss the amount of change that is realistic before a plan is agreed.

A reference picture can explain a preference, but another person’s face is not a promised result. Read our guide to avoiding an overfilled lip appearance if that is your main worry.

Yes. A friend or family member is welcome to help you feel comfortable and remember the discussion. The decisions remain yours, and there will also be an opportunity to discuss anything privately.

Absolutely. Booking a consultation is not consent to treatment. You can take the information home, choose another appointment or decide against treatment. There is no sales pressure.

If you do want to proceed that day, treatment is arranged wherever possible after suitability is assessed, the necessary clinical arrangements are complete, risks are explained, consent is given and costs are agreed.