Expert advice & industry news

The Clinic 8 Journal

Treatment guides, skin advice and industry news from Natalia, our medically qualified nurse practitioner in Rochester, Kent.

2026
Polynucleotides regenerative skin booster guide Treatment guide
2 July 2026 5 min read

Polynucleotides: 2026's most talked-about regenerative skin booster

Not a filler, not Botox, and not quite a skin booster in the traditional sense — polynucleotides are having a genuine moment. Here's what they are and what they're actually good for.

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Natalia · Aesthetic Nurse Practitioner
Exosome therapy UK regulation explained Industry news
22 June 2026 5 min read

Exosome facials: why we're not rushing to offer them

Exosomes are everywhere in aesthetics marketing right now. Before you book one, here's what the current UK regulations actually say — and why that matters for your safety.

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Natalia · Aesthetic Nurse Practitioner
2025
Profhilo treatment guide Treatment guide
3 March 2025 5 min read

Profhilo vs dermal fillers: which is right for you?

Both use hyaluronic acid, but they work in completely different ways. We break down the key differences so you can make the right choice for your skin.

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Natalia · Aesthetic Nurse Practitioner
Preventative Botox guide Skin advice
18 January 2025 4 min read

Is 30 too young for Botox? The truth about preventative treatment

Preventative anti-wrinkle injections are increasingly popular with clients in their late 20s and 30s. Here's what the evidence actually says.

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Natalia · Aesthetic Nurse Practitioner
Natural looking lip fillers Practitioner tips
7 January 2025 4 min read

5 questions to ask before getting lip fillers

Not all lip filler results are created equal. Before your appointment, here are the questions that separate great practitioners from the rest.

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Natalia · Aesthetic Nurse Practitioner
2024
PRP vampire facial guide Treatment guide
22 July 2024 5 min read

The Vampire Facial explained: what PRP therapy actually does

Despite the dramatic name, PRP therapy is one of the most natural treatments available. We explain exactly how it works and who it's best suited to.

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Natalia · Aesthetic Nurse Practitioner
Aftercare advice injectables Practitioner tips
14 May 2024 4 min read

The complete aftercare guide for injectable treatments

What you do in the 48 hours after treatment can make a real difference to your results. Here's our complete aftercare guide for Botox and fillers.

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Natalia · Aesthetic Nurse Practitioner
Natural aesthetics trend 2024 Industry news
8 February 2024 4 min read

The "less is more" revolution: why natural aesthetics is dominating 2024

The era of the overfilled pout and pillow face is over. We look at the industry-wide shift towards subtle, natural-looking results — and why it's here to stay.

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Natalia · Aesthetic Nurse Practitioner
Nefertiti lift jawline Treatment guide
4 April 2024 5 min read

The Nefertiti lift: Botox for the neck and jawline explained

Named after the ancient Egyptian queen famous for her elegant neck, the Nefertiti lift uses Botox to define the jaw and lift the neck without surgery.

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Natalia · Aesthetic Nurse Practitioner
2023
Hyperhidrosis treatment Skin advice
12 June 2023 4 min read

Excessive sweating: how Botox can change your life

Hyperhidrosis affects millions of people in the UK but many don't realise there's an effective, clinically proven solution. Here's what you need to know.

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Natalia · Aesthetic Nurse Practitioner
How to choose an aesthetic practitioner Practitioner tips
3 March 2023 5 min read

How to choose an aesthetic practitioner you can trust

With the UK aesthetics market largely unregulated, knowing how to choose the right practitioner could make all the difference to your safety and results.

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Natalia · Aesthetic Nurse Practitioner
Hand rejuvenation treatments Skin advice
20 January 2023 4 min read

Hand rejuvenation: the treatment area most people forget

We spend so much attention on our faces, but hands are often the first area to visibly age. Discover how modern treatments can restore a youthful appearance.

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Natalia · Aesthetic Nurse Practitioner
Acne scar treatment PRP Treatment guide
5 May 2023 5 min read

Acne scarring: the treatments that actually work

Acne scars can last long after breakouts clear. We look at the clinical evidence behind the most effective treatments available today, from PRP to biorevitalisation.

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Natalia · Aesthetic Nurse Practitioner