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How long do fillers last? What affects it

How long do fillers last? There is no single answer: it depends on the product, area, amount and your body. Here is what to ask your clinic about it.

Thomas LefèvreOct 2, 20262 min read

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Before you book

How to read a treatment quote line by line

How to read a treatment quote from a dental, skin or aesthetic clinic: what each line should show, what is often left out and the questions to ask first.

Thomas LefèvreSep 29, 20264 min read

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Skin and derma

Sunburn: what to do and when to get help

Sunburn: general first steps from official advice, such as getting out of the sun and cooling the skin, and the signs that mean you should seek medical help.

Thomas LefèvreSep 22, 20262 min read

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Aesthetics

Fillers and pregnancy: what to ask your doctor

Fillers and pregnancy or breastfeeding: why clinics often ask you to wait, who to ask and the questions that matter if you are pregnant or may become so.

Thomas LefèvreSep 16, 20262 min read

Dental

Floss or interdental brushes: which to use

Floss or interdental brushes for cleaning between teeth? Here is how they differ, who each suits and how to ask your dentist which size or type is right.

Sofia BenyahiaSep 10, 20263 min read

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Skin and derma

Retinol or vitamin C serum: how they differ

Retinol or vitamin C serum? Here is how they differ in general, how people usually fit them into a routine and what to ask a pharmacist or dermatologist.

Thomas LefèvreSep 4, 20263 min read

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Aesthetics

Lip filler: what to ask before you book

Considering lip filler? Here are the questions to ask about who injects, the product, risks, what to do if something looks wrong and how to compare clinics.

Thomas LefèvreSep 1, 20264 min read

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Skin and derma

How to patch test a new skincare product

How to patch test a new skincare product: where to put it, how long to wait, what a reaction can look like and when to stop and ask a doctor or pharmacist.

Thomas LefèvreAug 27, 20262 min read

Dental

Dental veneers: what to ask before you commit

Thinking about dental veneers? Here is what they are, the trade-offs, who should place them and the questions to ask a licensed dentist before you agree.

Sofia BenyahiaAug 19, 20264 min read