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Clinically reviewed articles to help you understand your options, your skin, and what to expect from any treatment at The London Road Clinic.

Reviewed by Lydia Griffin, Clinic Director, JCCP No. 002569 . Last updated 22 May 2026.

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Skin

Collagen, Elastin and Hyaluronic Acid: What They Are and Why They Decline

Most aesthetic treatments work by targeting collagen, elastin or hyaluronic acid. Clinic Director Lydia Griffin explains what each one does in the skin, what drives their decline, and why understanding this makes treatment decisions easier.

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21 May 2026
General

What to Expect at Your First Aesthetic Consultation

Lydia Griffin explains what a proper aesthetic consultation actually involves, what you should be asked and told before any treatment is agreed, and how to tell whether the clinic you are sitting in is approaching it correctly.

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21 May 2026

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Skin

Collagen, Elastin and Hyaluronic Acid: What They Are and Why They Decline

Most aesthetic treatments work by targeting collagen, elastin or hyaluronic acid. Clinic Director Lydia Griffin explains what each one does in the skin, what drives their decline, and why understanding this makes treatment decisions easier.

21 May 2026
General

What to Expect at Your First Aesthetic Consultation

Lydia Griffin explains what a proper aesthetic consultation actually involves, what you should be asked and told before any treatment is agreed, and how to tell whether the clinic you are sitting in is approaching it correctly.

21 May 2026
Skin

Benign Skin Lesions: What They Are and When Cryotherapy Can Remove Them

The most common benign skin lesions patients present with, how we assess them before treatment, and when CryoIQ precision cryotherapy is the appropriate removal approach.

22 May 2026
Body

Body Contouring and Fat Reduction: Which Treatment Is Right for You?

The difference between fat reduction, muscle toning, cellulite treatment and lymphatic support at LRC. How to identify which concern you're actually addressing and which treatment matches it.

22 May 2026
Skin

Chemical Peel vs Microneedling: Which Is Right for Your Skin?

A clinical comparison of chemical peels and microneedling for skin texture, pigmentation, acne scarring and tone. How each works, who suits which, and when to use both.

22 May 2026
Wellbeing

EmSella vs Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy: Which Approach Is Right for You?

An honest clinical comparison of EmSella and pelvic floor physiotherapy. How each works, what NICE recommends, when to combine them, and what neither can replace.

22 May 2026
General

How to Read a Skincare Ingredient Label

What the ingredient list on a skincare product is actually telling you, how to spot active ingredients from fillers, and which marketing terms mean nothing at all.

22 May 2026
Body

Excessive Sweating and Hyperhidrosis: Causes and Treatment Options

What hyperhidrosis is, how to distinguish primary from secondary causes, and the treatment options available including injectable treatment for axillary hyperhidrosis.

22 May 2026
Skin

Ingrown Hairs and Folliculitis: Causes, Treatment and Long-Term Solutions

Why ingrown hairs and folliculitis happen, how to tell them apart, what you can do at home, and when laser hair removal is the right long-term answer.

22 May 2026
Skin

Jawline Definition and Jowls: Causes and Non-Surgical Treatment Options

Why the jawline loses definition with age, what's driving your specific pattern of jowling, and the non-surgical treatment options available at LRC.

22 May 2026
Skin

Lumecca vs Cynosure Elite+: Which Device Is Right for Your Skin Concern?

A clinical comparison of Lumecca IPL and Cynosure Elite+ laser for pigmentation, redness, vascular concerns and skin tone. How to decide which is appropriate for your skin.

22 May 2026
Skin

Melasma: Causes, Types and How We Treat It

A clinical guide to melasma: what makes it different from other pigmentation, how we assess depth and type, and the treatment approach that actually works long term.

22 May 2026
Body

Patient Guide: Body Ballancer Lymphatic Drainage Therapy

How the Body Ballancer uses sequential pneumatic compression to support lymphatic drainage, reduce fluid retention and assist recovery after body treatments. What it does, and what it doesn't.

22 May 2026
Skin

Patient Guide: Cynosure Elite+ Laser for Hair Removal and Vascular Concerns

How the Cynosure Elite+ dual-wavelength laser treats unwanted hair across all skin types and addresses vascular concerns. Mechanism, course structure and clinical limits.

22 May 2026
Skin

Patient Guide: Dermalux LED Therapy for Skin Recovery, Acne and Rejuvenation

How Dermalux LED photobiomodulation works, what each wavelength does, and where it fits as a standalone treatment or alongside Fractora, microneedling and chemical peels.

22 May 2026
Body

Patient Guide: EmTone for Cellulite and Skin Texture on the Body

How EmTone's combination of radiofrequency and targeted pressure energy addresses the four structural causes of cellulite. What to expect from a course, and what the treatment can and can't do.

22 May 2026
Body

Patient Guide: InShape HIFEM for Muscle Toning and Body Definition

How InShape uses high-intensity focused electromagnetic energy to produce supramaximal muscle contractions, what it treats, and where it fits alongside fat reduction and cellulite treatment.

22 May 2026
Body

Patient Guide: LipoContrast Cryolipolysis for Localised Fat Reduction

How cryolipolysis uses controlled cold to permanently reduce fat cells in localised deposits. What to expect, realistic results, known risks, and who the treatment suits.

22 May 2026
Skin

Patient Guide: Lumecca IPL for Pigmentation, Redness and Sun Damage

A consultation-led guide to Lumecca IPL: what it treats, how we assess suitability, what to expect from a course, and the limits of what light-based treatment can do.

22 May 2026
Injectables

Patient Guide: PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) for Skin Rejuvenation and Hair Restoration

How platelet-rich plasma uses your own blood's growth factors to stimulate skin repair and hair follicle activity. Mechanism, both indications, course structure and realistic outcomes.

22 May 2026
Hair

Professional Waxing at LRC: Lycon Wax, Skin Prep and Aftercare

Why we use Lycon wax, how to prepare your skin, what to expect during your appointment, and how to prevent ingrown hairs between sessions.

22 May 2026
General

What Makes a Good Aesthetic Before and After Photo

How to critically evaluate before and after photos, the variables that make a comparison legitimate or misleading, and the standards LRC applies to its own photography.

22 May 2026
Skin

Acne Scarring: Types, Causes and the Right Treatment for Each

Acne scarring covers several distinct types that require different treatment approaches. Lydia Griffin explains how each type forms, how to identify them, and why treatment selection depends on the specific scar rather than a one-size approach.

21 May 2026
General

Ageing Well: The Philosophy Behind Everything We Do

The London Road Clinic is not an anti-ageing clinic. Clinic Director Lydia Griffin explains what ageing well actually means, why the distinction matters, and how it shapes every decision made here.

21 May 2026
Body

Cellulite: What It Is, Why It Happens, and What Can Be Done

Cellulite affects the majority of women regardless of weight or fitness level. Clinic Director Lydia Griffin explains its structural cause, why most treatments fall short, and which approaches are worth considering.

21 May 2026
Skin

Dark Spots on the Body and Hands: Causes and Treatment

A clinical guide to dark spots on the body and hands: the different types, what causes each, which treatments produce genuine improvement, and when to seek a GP review. Written by Lydia Griffin, Clinic Director at The London Road Clinic, Newark.

21 May 2026
Skin

Dry and Dehydrated Skin: Causes and Treatment

A clinical guide to understanding the difference between dry and dehydrated skin, what causes each, and how to address them effectively. Written by Lydia Griffin, Clinic Director at The London Road Clinic, Newark.

21 May 2026
Skin

Dull and Tired-Looking Skin: Causes and Treatment

A clinical guide to understanding what causes dull, tired-looking skin and what actually addresses it, from skincare to professional treatments. Written by Lydia Griffin, Clinic Director at The London Road Clinic, Newark.

21 May 2026
Skin

Facial Volume Loss: What Causes It and How It Is Addressed

Volume loss is the structural change that underlies most of what people notice in the ageing face. Dr Shahe Boghossian explains what is actually happening beneath the surface, why it matters for understanding treatment, and how each approach works.

21 May 2026
Skin

Fine Lines Around the Mouth: Causes and Treatment

A clinical guide to perioral fine lines: what causes them, why they are among the harder lines to treat, and what approaches produce genuine improvement. Written by Lydia Griffin, Clinic Director at The London Road Clinic, Newark.

21 May 2026

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