Blog - Sense & Science in Aesthetic Medicine

Advice and information you can trust - with no sales pitch.

At The Cosmetic Doctors Company, we believe good aesthetic medicine starts with good information.

This blog exists to provide information and answer the questions patients often ask, honestly and in plain language, whether you're curious about safety, how a treatment works, what results you can realistically expect, or simply a better understanding of your skin.

Everything we write here reflects the same principles that guide our clinic:

  • Care that is doctor-delivered, not just doctor-led

  • Advice that is honest rather than persuasive

We'd rather you left an article feeling better informed than sold to.

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Am I The Right Patient for Profhilo?
Profhilo Dr Peter Forrester Profhilo Dr Peter Forrester

Am I The Right Patient for Profhilo?

One of the most useful things a practitioner can tell you is not just what a treatment does but who it genuinely suits — and who it does not. Profhilo is an excellent treatment. It is not the right treatment for everyone. Here is the honest guide to whether it is right for you.

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Profhilo and the Peri-menopause
Profhilo Dr Peter Forrester Profhilo Dr Peter Forrester

Profhilo and the Peri-menopause

The perimenopausal transition is not simply more of the same gradual ageing. It is a hormonal event that disrupts the biological processes responsible for maintaining skin quality at a rate considerably faster than chronological ageing produces.

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What is the difference between Profhilo and Dermal Fillers?
Profhilo Dr Peter Forrester Profhilo Dr Peter Forrester

What is the difference between Profhilo and Dermal Fillers?

Profhilo and dermal fillers are both hyaluronic acid-based injectable treatments. It is entirely reasonable to wonder whether they are essentially the same thing with different branding. They are not — and understanding the difference is the most useful thing you can do before deciding which is right for you.

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How Many Sessions of Profhilo Do I Need
Profhilo Dr Peter Forrester Profhilo Dr Peter Forrester

How Many Sessions of Profhilo Do I Need

Profhilo is not a conventional filler and it does not follow the same treatment logic. The standard protocol is two sessions spaced four weeks apart and understanding why gives you a much clearer picture of what to expect before you commit to treatment.

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What Is Profhilo and How Does It Work?
Profhilo Dr Peter Forrester Profhilo Dr Peter Forrester

What Is Profhilo and How Does It Work?

Profhilo is one of the best-known aesthetic treatments, but many patients are unclear on what it actually does. Unlike fillers, it is designed to improve hydration, elasticity and skin quality rather than add volume. This guide explains how Profhilo works and who it may suit.

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