How to Choose the Right Aesthetic Treatment
lastmod: 2026-03-29
With so many aesthetic treatments available – from Hydrafacials to fillers to polynucleotides – choosing the right one can feel overwhelming. This guide breaks down which treatments address which concerns, so you can have an informed conversation with your practitioner.
Start With Your Concern, Not the Treatment
The most common mistake is choosing a treatment before understanding what you actually need. Start by identifying what bothers you, then match it to the right approach.
“My skin looks dull and tired”
- Best starting point: Hydrafacial for immediate glow
- Deeper improvement: Chemical peel or microneedling for longer-term texture change
- Maintenance: Monthly Hydrafacial as ongoing skin health
“I have fine lines and wrinkles”
- Expression lines (forehead, frown, crow’s feet): Anti-wrinkle injections
- Static lines (visible at rest): Combination approach – anti-wrinkle injections plus Profhilo or polynucleotides for skin quality
- Crepey skin: Polynucleotides or Profhilo
“I want more volume or definition”
- Lips: Lip filler
- Cheeks: Cheek filler
- Chin and jawline: Chin filler
- Overall facial balance: Often a combination of the above
“I have dark circles or tired-looking eyes”
- Under-eye skin quality: Polynucleotides or Lumi Pro
- Volume-related hollows: Dermal filler (specialist area – discuss with your practitioner)
- Surface-level concerns: Hydrafacial with eye booster
“My skin has lost its glow and firmness”
- Skin laxity: Profhilo for bio-remodelling
- Overall quality: Polynucleotides for cellular regeneration
- Collagen stimulation: Microneedling or PRP
“I have acne scarring or uneven texture”
- Surface texture: Chemical peel
- Deeper scarring: Microneedling with PRP
- Ongoing breakouts: Hydrafacial for congestion management
Understanding Treatment Categories
Facials and Skin Maintenance
These are your regular skin health treatments. No needles, no downtime, immediate results.
- Hydrafacial – deep cleansing, hydration, glow
- Dermalogica Facial – professional skincare, barrier support
- Chemical Peel – exfoliation, tone correction, texture
Best for: maintenance, pre-event prep, first-time clinic visitors
Injectable Skin Boosters
These improve skin quality from within. Some downtime, longer-lasting results.
- Profhilo – hyaluronic acid bio-remodelling for laxity
- Polynucleotide – cellular regeneration for skin quality
- Plinest – targeted polynucleotide protocol
- PRP Treatment – platelet-rich plasma for rejuvenation
Best for: skin quality concerns, early ageing, collagen support
Injectable Fillers and Anti-Wrinkle
These reshape and relax. Results are immediate (fillers) or gradual (anti-wrinkle).
- Anti-wrinkle injections – relax expression lines
- Lip filler – volume, shape, hydration
- Cheek filler – lift, contour, volume
- Chin filler – profile balance, definition
Best for: specific structural changes, wrinkle prevention, volume restoration
Collagen Stimulation
These trigger your body’s own repair processes. Slower results, longer-lasting improvement.
- Microneedling – controlled micro-injuries for collagen
- PRP – your own growth factors for regeneration
Best for: scarring, long-term skin improvement, patients wanting natural approaches
What to Consider Before Choosing
Your budget Some treatments require a course of sessions (microneedling, polynucleotides) while others are one-and-done (fillers, anti-wrinkle). Factor in the total cost, not just the per-session price.
Your timeline Need results for an event next week? Hydrafacial. Working on skin quality over months? Polynucleotides or microneedling. Immediate volume? Fillers.
Your tolerance for downtime Zero downtime: Hydrafacial, Dermalogica facial Minimal downtime (24-48 hours): Anti-wrinkle injections, Profhilo Moderate downtime (3-7 days): Chemical peel, microneedling, PRP
Your skin goals Quick refresh: Facials Skin quality improvement: Skin boosters Structural changes: Fillers Long-term collagen building: Microneedling, PRP
The Best Approach: Ask Your Practitioner
The treatments above are guidelines, not prescriptions. Your skin is unique – what works for someone else may not be right for you. A qualified practitioner assesses your skin, discusses your goals, and recommends a personalised plan.
Book a consultation at our Knightsbridge clinic to discuss which treatments are right for your skin.