Ashton Collins
BBC Breakfast: Campaign to Ban High‑Risk Procedures
Ashton Collins on BBC Breakfast: why we must restrict high‑risk cosmetic procedures Save Face director Ashton Collins speaks to BBC Breakfast about our three‑year campaign to restrict high‑risk cosmet...
Fake “Botox”, Botulism and How to Stay Safe
The MHRA has issued updated safety warnings about iatrogenic botulism linked to botulinum toxin type A, against a backdrop of rising complaints about fake or unlicensed “Botox” being injected by non‑m...
'Lip King' banned twice before woman's BBL death
Following the death of 33‑year‑old mother of five, Alice Webb, who died in 2024 after undergoing a liquid BBL with self‑styled “Lip King” Jordan Parke, the BBC has now revealed that Parke continued to...
Lip Filler: How Much Is Too Much?
Lip filler remains one of the most popular aesthetic treatments – and one of the most overdone. Social media trends such as “Russian lips” and extreme plumping have normalised results that are often u...
Botox vs Fillers: What Is The Difference And Which Do I Need?
“Should I have Botox or filler?” is one of the most common questions people ask when they first consider aesthetic treatment. The two are often advertised together, but they do very different jobs – a...
Tretinoin Gel vs Cream: What Is The Difference – And Which Is Best For Your Skin?
Tretinoin is one of the best studied topical retinoids for acne and photo ageing. But once you are prescribed it, you will often face a practical question: should you use tretinoin gel or tretinoin cr...
Adapalene vs Tretinoin: Which Is Better For Acne And Ageing Skin?
Retinoids are often described as the gold standard in topical skincare for acne and photo ageing. Two of the most commonly prescribed prescription retinoids are adapalene and tretinoin. They are relat...
The True Cost of Cheap Botox: Why Low Prices Can Be Dangerous
The demand for non surgical cosmetic procedures, especially Botox and other botulinum toxin injections, has never been higher. Alongside this rise, we are seeing more and more adverts for “cheap Botox...