Question 1

Is dermal filler a prescription only medication?

Accepted Answer

Currently no, however there is legislation that may come into force that will make dermal fillers also a prescription medication. Dermal fillers often contain a small amount of lidocaine which is a local anaesthetic. Lidocaine is a prescription only medication.

Question 2

If I suffer an adverse reaction is there a way to resolve this?

Accepted Answer

Yes, immediately contact the clinic and we will investigate and manage this adverse reaction for you.

Question 3

Are the premises licensed to provide aesthetic procedures?

Accepted Answer

Currently yes, the premises are listed as a Use Class D non-residential which includes a medical practice. There is legislation that may soon come into force where premises must have a separate premises licence to cover aesthetics procedures however this is not yet the case.

Question 4

Is there any reason that you might refuse to give me the treatment I desire?

Accepted Answer

Yes this may happen. We will only prescribe and deliver treatments that have been based on a face-to-face consultation where we have assessed your suitability to treatment. We may refuse to treat you if there is anything in your medical history that suggests we ought not to. It is illegal to deliver botulinum toxin and dermal filler treatments for aesthetic purposes to anyone under 18-year-old. We may also refuse to deliver any procedure that we feel is risky or may result in an abnormal post treatment look such as over filler lips for example.

338 Old York Road SW181SS

0203 322 9455

Frequently asked questions

Is dermal filler a prescription only medication?

If I suffer an adverse reaction is there a way to resolve this?

Are the premises licensed to provide aesthetic procedures?

Is there any reason that you might refuse to give me the treatment I desire?