Aesthetic Treatments I’m Happy to Say “No” To (And Why That’s a Good Thing)

Jan 18

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If you’ve ever wondered “Is this treatment actually right for me?” — you’re not alone.

Aesthetic medicine has exploded over the last few years. New treatments appear on Instagram weekly, trends come and go, and everyone seems to be offering the “next best thing”.

But here’s something you might not hear very often from an aesthetic doctor in Reigate:

👉 I don’t offer every treatment. And sometimes, I’ll say no — even when patients ask.

Not because I’m difficult. Not because I don’t want the business. But because good aesthetic medicine isn’t about doing more — it’s about doing what’s right for your face and skin.

Let me explain.

1. Overfilling the Face Just Because It’s Trendy

Full cheeks and sharp jawlines might look great on social media — but faces aren’t filters.

One of the most common requests I see is:

“I want more volume everywhere.”

The problem? Adding volume without proper assessment can:

make the face look heavy
distort natural proportions
age you rather than refresh you

As a doctor-led aesthetics clinic in Reigate, my approach is always anatomy-first. Some faces benefit from subtle structure; others need skin quality improvement rather than filler at all.

✨ Natural results always win long-term.

2. “One-Size-Fits-All” Anti-Wrinkle Injections

Frozen faces still exist — and they don’t need to.

Anti-wrinkle injections should soften movement, not erase expression. Everyone’s muscle strength, facial shape, and movement patterns are different.

If someone offers:

the same dose for everyone
no facial assessment
no discussion of balance or expression

🚩 That’s a red flag.

In my Reigate clinic, treatment plans are personalised and anti-wrinkle injections are delivered following a face-to-face consultation with a doctor — because subtlety is a skill, not an accident.

3. Jumping on Skin Trends Without Understanding Your Skin

Skin boosters, polynucleotides, Profhilo… they all have their place — when used correctly.

But not every concern needs the newest product on the market.

Sometimes:

dehydration needs barrier repair, not injectables
dull skin needs consistency, not more treatments
pausing actives does more than adding another step

Good skin isn’t about chasing trends — it’s about long-term skin health.

4. Treatments Done for the Wrong Reasons

This one matters.

If I feel a treatment is being requested because of:

external pressure
comparison with others
unrealistic expectations

We pause.

Aesthetic medicine should enhance confidence — not create dependency or dissatisfaction. Saying no is sometimes the most responsible thing a doctor can do.