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Can I Lie Down After Botox? What the Evidence Actually Says
One of the questions I am asked most often after an anti-wrinkle treatment is: “Can I lie down after Botox?” BOTOX® is one brand of prescription-only botulinum toxin. Several botulinum toxin products are available, so the term “botulinum toxin treatment” is used throughout the rest of this article. Many patients have been told they must remain upright for four hours. Some worry that having a nap, bending over or sleeping on their side could cause the product to travel around

Rick Howard
4 days ago5 min read
Do Sunbeds Make Dermal Filler Dissolve Faster? UV, Lip Protectors and What the Research Really Says
If you have lip filler and use sunbeds, you may have been warned: “Sunbeds will dissolve your filler.” Some tanning salons now sell small lip covers or shields specifically marketed towards clients with lip filler. The implication is that ultraviolet light will break down the filler unless the lips are covered. It sounds plausible. Sunbeds expose the skin to ultraviolet radiation, and most dermal fillers contain hyaluronic acid. But is there any direct scientific evidence tha

Rick Howard
4 days ago11 min read
Boey®: The New Fast-Acting Botox Approved in Europe. What You Need to Know
If you've been following aesthetic medicine recently, you may have seen headlines about a new botulinum toxin called Boey® that has just been approved in Europe. Some articles have described it as "the world's first fast-acting Botox." Others are calling it the biggest innovation in anti-wrinkle treatments for years. So... What exactly is Boey? How is it different from Botox? Is it coming to the UK? And perhaps most importantly... Is it actually better? Let's separate the fac

Rick Howard
5 days ago5 min read
Can Botox Help Depression? What the Research Really Says
Most people think of botulinum toxin anti-wrinkle injections as something that softens frown lines and reduces the appearance of wrinkles. But over the last two decades, researchers have been investigating a very different question. Could treating the muscles responsible for frowning actually improve symptoms of depression? It sounds surprising, but this isn't an internet myth or simply another social media trend. It is a genuine area of medical research, with multiple random

Rick Howard
6 days ago5 min read
Interested in Platelet-Rich Plasma Training? Ask These Questions First
What beginners should understand about PRP, phlebotomy, insurance, and what comes after the course There is a lot of interest right now around Platelet-Rich Plasma training, and that makes sense. For many people, PRP feels like a natural next step from aesthetics, skin treatments, phlebotomy, or simply wanting to move into more regenerative treatments. But this is also where people can get caught out. Because the course itself is only one part of the bigger picture. At Mr Bea

Rick Howard
Jun 106 min read
Do I Need Botox, Retinol or a Facelift? A Skin Clinic Guide
If you have ever looked in the mirror and thought, right, what actually is going to help here?, you are not alone. A lot of people in Worthing, Brighton and the surrounding area are trying to work out the same thing. They know they want to look fresher, less tired, or a bit more lifted, but they are not always sure what the right route is. Is it retinol? Is it Botox? Is it time to think about a facelift? Or is it something else entirely? The problem is that these three option

Rick Howard
May 185 min read
GLP-1 and Botox: Could Mounjaro, Wegovy or Ozempic Make Anti-Wrinkle Results Wear Off Faster?
A new paper is getting attention because it links two things a lot of people are already talking about: GLP-1 medications and Botox / anti-wrinkle treatments. So, is there actually anything in it? Possibly, yes, but it needs putting into context properly. The paper, published in Toxicon, suggests that GLP-1 receptor agonists may reduce how long botulinum toxin type A lasts. In the model, predicted treatment duration was shorter in GLP-1 users than in controls across both neur

Rick Howard
May 133 min read
Penis Filler Sounds Like the Perfect Answer. Until You Ask What You Actually Want.
Let’s be honest, penis filler sounds like exactly the sort of thing gay men would pretend not to care about while absolutely reading every word about it. It is one of those treatments that sounds slightly mad, faintly porn-adjacent, and very much like something that belongs in a whispered conversation in a bar or a very niche part of the internet. Except it is real, it is available, and it is being offered often enough now to have its own pricing, maintenance, and consultatio

Rick Howard
Apr 55 min read
What’s Cheek Filler? Will it help after loosing weight? Like "Ozempic face"?
Let’s talk cheeks. Not the peach emoji kind, we’re talking facial structure, definition, and the kind of contour that makes you look fresh, rested, and lifted… without a single swipe of makeup (or filter). So... what actually is cheek filler? Cheek filler involves injecting small amounts of hyaluronic acid-based filler into the mid-face to enhance the cheekbones, restore volume, and subtly lift the face. It’s ideal for both structure and softness, think sculpted, not stuffed.

Rick Howard
Mar 312 min read
What Are Skin Boosters? Do They Actually Work? Are they the same as Filler?
Let’s break it down. No, skin boosters aren’t filler. No, they won’t make your face look puffy.And yes, they’re one of the best-kept secrets for glowy, hydrated, healthy-looking skin. So… what actually is a skin booster? A skin booster is a type of injectable treatment that delivers hydrating, skin-rejuvenating ingredients (usually hyaluronic acid, amino acids, or peptides) just beneath the skin’s surface. Unlike filler, they don’t add volume or shape, their job is to improve

Rick Howard
Mar 312 min read
What is the male P-Shot? Is it really PRP in the Penis? And why is it also called a Priapus Shot?
The P-Shot: PRP Penile Health Treatment. You’ve probably seen the P-Shot mentioned online and wondered if it’s all hype. The truth? This science-backed treatment is one of the most innovative ways to support male sexual health, naturally. Using your own blood, the P-Shot can improve erectile function, enhance sensitivity, boost circulation, and support overall penile health. It’s safe, minimally invasive, and entirely drug-free. No chemicals, no implants, no gimmicks — just y

Rick Howard
Mar 315 min read
What Is Phlebotomy? Is it the same as a Venous Sample Blood Draw? And Do I Need It for Private Blood Tests?
Let’s keep this simple. Phlebotomy isn’t a scary word. No, it’s not just for hospitals. And yes, you can book it privately, without waiting weeks for an NHS appointment. So… what actually is phlebotomy? Phlebotomy is the medical term for drawing blood. That’s it. Just a trained professional using a needle to safely take a blood sample from your vein. It’s usually done for testing purposes, and if you’ve recently ordered a private blood test kit online, you might be told: “Get

Rick Howard
Mar 312 min read
What is Bio-Filler? Is it PRF? Is it PRP?
So… What is PRP Bio-Filler? In short: Natural Volume and Regeneration Using Your Own Blood You may have heard the term bio-filler and assumed it is just another name for dermal filler. It isn’t. PRP Bio-Filler, often shortened to bio-filler, is a completely different approach to restoring volume and improving skin quality, using your own blood rather than synthetic materials. It is natural, regenerative, and biocompatible. No hyaluronic acid. No permanent fillers. No foreign

Rick Howard
Mar 304 min read
What are the names of the Botox Treatment Areas of the Face and Neck?
What Each One Does, and Why People Choose It Let’s bust a myth. Botox is not just “forehead lines” and it is not automatically about looking frozen. Used well, it is about relaxing specific muscles that pull, crease, scrunch, or drag the face down, so you look more rested, smoother, and often a bit more lifted, without losing your expressions. Here’s a straight-talking guide to the most popular areas, what they’re for, and the kind of result people usually want. Forehead line

Rick Howard
Mar 304 min read
Botox Bumps After Treatment: Is It Normal?
Worried about bumps after Botox? Learn what causes them, how long they last, what is normal after anti-wrinkle treatment, and when to contact your injector. I've Got Bumps After Botox Treatment: Is It Normal? If you’ve just had anti-wrinkle treatment and noticed small bumps where the product was injected, try not to panic. This is one of the most common things people search after Botox, especially if it is their first treatment or if something looks a bit different from last

Rick Howard
Mar 304 min read
How to Choose the Right Aesthetics Training Course, and the Red Flags to Avoid
Aesthetics training is everywhere now. Scroll for five minutes and you will see course after course promising big earnings, fast results, full confidence, and a certificate by the end of the day. On the surface, it can all look very polished. Nice branding, nice photos, nice words. But that does not always mean the training behind it is good. And that is the problem. Because choosing the wrong aesthetics training course does not just cost money. It can cost confidence, delay

Rick Howard
Mar 296 min read
How Do Fat Dissolving Injections Work? And What Is Aqualyx?
Let’s talk about stubborn fat. Most people know the feeling. You eat reasonably well, you move your body, maybe your weight is broadly where you want it to be, but there is still that one area that refuses to play along. Usually the chin, the lower stomach, the flanks, or other troublesome areas. That is where fat dissolving injections like Aqualyx come in. At Mr Beautox Aesthetics Worthing, Aqualyx is offered as a non-surgical option for localised pockets of fat that are sma

Rick Howard
Mar 294 min read
What Is Scrotox, It's Possible Effects, Risks and Why Men Are Having Botox Injected into the Scrotum. Here's What The Evidence Says
Scrotox is one of those treatments people often assume must be a joke, an internet trend or something invented by celebrities. At Mr Beautox Aesthetics in Worthing, I am often asked whether it is a genuine treatment and what it is actually intended to do. What is Scrotox? Firstly, the name "Scrotox" combines “scrotum” and “Botox”. BOTOX® is actually one specific brand of prescription-only botulinum toxin, so this article uses the term botulinum toxin when discussing the trea

Rick Howard
Mar 297 min read
How to Become a Successful Aesthetic Injector: Training, Standards and What Nobody Tells You
The honest truth, and the training and systems behind a 5-star aesthetics clinic in Worthing Let’s bust a myth. Aesthetics is not easy money. It is not a side hustle you slap on top of a day job and magically become fully booked. And it is definitely not just injecting and taking pretty photos. If you want to be successful long term, you need two things: clinical standards that protect your clients and your reputation business systems that stop you burning out I’m Rick, found

Rick Howard
Mar 294 min read
What Is PRP? What Is A "Vampire Facial"? And Why Are People Putting Their Own Blood in Their Face? What Are The Benefits Of Platelet-Rich Plasma Injections?
You’ve probably heard it called the “vampire facial”, but don’t let the drama fool you. PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) is one of the most exciting, natural skin rejuvenation options in aesthetics. It might sound intense, but it’s actually one of the most innovative and regenerative treatments out there, using your body’s own repair system to refresh skin, stimulate hair growth, and boost healing. No toxins, no filler, just you. So... What is PRP? PRP stands for Platelet-Rich Plas

Rick Howard
Mar 293 min read
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