Lip Booster or Lip Filler: Choosing Between Hydration and Volume
A lip booster hydrates the lip. Lip filler changes its shape. What the Revive lip booster does, who it suits, what it costs and what the appointment involves at Dr Harry Clinic.
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Bell’s Palsy After Recovery: Treating Facial Asymmetry and Synkinesis
Botulinum toxin does not cure Bell’s palsy. It treats what it can leave behind: asymmetry between the two sides and synkinesis. What it does, when to…
Collagen Stimulators vs Skin Boosters: Which One Does Your Skin Need?
A skin booster hydrates. A collagen stimulator makes your skin build new collagen. Dr Harry James explains which suits which patient, with the…
Why Your Face Goes Red: Facial Flushing and Blushing Explained
What is happening in the skin when you flush, which triggers matter, where rosacea differs, and what therapeutic botulinum toxin can and cannot…
Is Profhilo Safe? Side Effects, Risks and What Lowers Them
Profhilo has a strong safety record when it is assessed and given by a trained medical injector. What is normal, what is rare, who should avoid it…
Profhilo vs Polynucleotides: Which Skin Quality Treatment Do You Need?
Profhilo hydrates and firms. Polynucleotides repair and rebuild. A Dr Harry Clinic guide to which skin quality treatment suits which skin, and when…
Chin Filler: How Chin Projection Changes Your Whole Profile
What chin filler actually changes in the side profile, who it suits, how much is typically needed, what it costs and how long it lasts.
Lip Flip vs Lip Filler: Which Lip Treatment Is Right for You?
A lip flip changes position, lip filler changes shape. Dr Harry James compares the two treatments side by side: results, longevity, downtime, safety…
Dermal Filler Aftercare: The First 48 Hours and Beyond
Dermal filler aftercare from Dr Harry Clinic: what to avoid in the first 48 hours, what swelling is normal, the red flags that need a call, and how…
Collagen Stimulation: How Radiesse Works to Rejuvenate Skin
As we age, our skin’s natural collagen production declines, leading to wrinkles, fine lines, and a loss of facial volume. While many treatments…
Polynucleotides Explained: The Science Behind Nucleofil
In the ever-evolving world of aesthetic medicine, a new treatment is generating significant excitement: polynucleotides. This innovative approach to…
Masseter Muscle Reduction: Your Ultimate Guide to a Slimmer, V-Shaped Jawline
A strong, square jawline can be a defining and attractive feature, but for many individuals, overly developed masseter muscles can lead to a wide…
Crow’s Feet: A Complete Guide to Smoothing Eye Wrinkles
The delicate skin around our eyes is often the first place to show signs of a life well-lived, but for many, the fine lines that radiate from the…
Hyperhidrosis Management: A Complete Guide to Treating Excessive Sweating
Excessive sweating, or hyperhidrosis, can be a challenging and often distressing condition, impacting everything from clothing choices to social…
TMJ and Bruxism Treatment: A Comprehensive Guide to Relief with Botulinum Toxin
Living with temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder or bruxism can be a debilitating experience, marked by persistent jaw pain, chronic headaches, and…
Filler Dissolving: How It Works, What It Costs and When Not To
Filler can be taken out. That single fact is the reason hyaluronic acid became the material the whole industry standardised on, and it is worth…
Anti-Wrinkle vs. Fillers: Which Treatment is Right for Your Concerns?
Navigating the world of aesthetic treatments can be complex, especially when faced with popular and effective options like anti-wrinkle injections…
Tear Trough Filler: Will It Fix Your Dark Circles or Hollows?
Tear trough filler fills a hollow. It does not lighten pigment and it can make a genuine under-eye bag look worse. How to tell which one you have…
How Long Do Dermal Fillers Last? A Timeline and Guide by Treatment Area
The question people mean is not “how long does filler last” but “how long before it stops doing what I paid for”. Those are different dates, usually…
First-Time Anti-Wrinkle Treatment: The Complete Guide
Making the decision to have your first anti-wrinkle treatment is a significant step. It’s normal to feel a mixture of excitement and apprehension…
Anti-Wrinkle Injections for Men: The Complete Guide to a Refreshed Look
The conversation around men’s grooming has evolved. Today, a growing number of men are proactively managing the signs of ageing, seeking treatments…
How Long Do Anti-Wrinkle Injections Last? A Complete Timeline & Maintenance Guide
Anti-wrinkle injections are a cornerstone of modern aesthetic medicine, celebrated for their ability to smooth fine lines and restore a youthful…
Preventative Treatments: The Shift in Aesthetic Medicine Approach
The landscape of aesthetic medicine has undergone a fundamental transformation over the past decade, shifting from a reactive approach focused on…
Micro-Droplet Technique: Precision in Anti-Wrinkle Treatments
The micro-droplet technique represents one of the most significant advances in anti-wrinkle injection methodology, offering unprecedented precision…
Nasolabial Folds: What Causes Them and Why They Deepen With Age
Nasolabial folds deepen because of bone, fat, skin and expression changing together. The anatomy explained, what a recessed maxilla has to do with…
Lip Structure Explained: Why Technique Matters in Lip Enhancement
The lips represent one of the most complex and aesthetically significant features of the human face, serving crucial functions in communication…
Nefertiti Neck Lift: Technique and Results
The Nefertiti Neck Lift represents one of the most elegant and sophisticated non-surgical approaches to addressing neck ageing and jawline…
Profhilo vs. Traditional Fillers: Understanding the Differences
Profhilo and traditional dermal fillers are both made from hyaluronic acid, and that is where the similarity ends. Profhilo is a bio-remodelling…
Forehead Anatomy & Ageing: Understanding Your Upper Face
The forehead represents one of the most prominent and expressive areas of the face, playing a crucial role in facial communication, emotional…
Dynamic vs. Static Wrinkles in the Forehead: What’s the Difference?
Understanding the fundamental difference between dynamic and static wrinkles represents one of the most important concepts in modern aesthetic…
Tear Trough Anatomy: Assessment, Grading and Injection Technique
The tear trough region represents one of the most complex and challenging areas in aesthetic medicine, requiring sophisticated understanding of…
Marionette Lines: Why the Corners of Your Mouth Turn Down
The anatomy behind the lines running from your mouth corners to your jawline, why they can appear early, and how the treatment options really compare.
Treating Migraines with Botulinum Toxin: The Evidence and Approach
The therapeutic application of botulinum toxin for migraine prevention represents one of the most significant advances in headache medicine over the…
Understanding Different Types of Dermal Fillers: Belotero, Juvederm & More
The landscape of dermal fillers has evolved dramatically over the past two decades, transforming from simple volume replacement tools into…
How Anti-Wrinkle Injections Work: The Science Behind Botulinum Toxin
Botulinum toxin represents one of the most significant breakthroughs in modern aesthetic medicine, transforming the treatment of facial wrinkles and…
Lower Face Anatomy: Jawline Definition & Ageing
The lower face represents the foundation of facial structure and definition, encompassing the jawline, chin, and surrounding tissues that create the…
Lip Anatomy & Ageing: Understanding the Perioral Region
Lips lose hyaluronic acid, the vermillion border and white roll blur, the upper lip lengthens and the corners turn down. Dr Harry James explains what…
Midface and Cheek Ageing: Why Cheeks Flatten and What Restores Them
Why cheeks lose volume with age, what cheek filler actually does, where the product goes and when filler is the wrong answer. A midface guide from Dr…
The Complete Guide to Eye Area Anatomy & Rejuvenation
The skin around your eye is about 0.5mm thick. Everywhere else on your face it is closer to 2mm. That single number explains most of what follows…
Before & After Your Treatment: Complete Care Guide
The success of aesthetic treatments depends not only on the skill of the practitioner and quality of the procedure itself, but also significantly on…
Aesthetic Treatments: Answering Your Most Common Questions
Considering aesthetic treatments can raise numerous questions and concerns, from basic safety and effectiveness queries to complex decisions about…
Advanced Injection Techniques: A Clinical Approach to Aesthetic Excellence
The art and science of aesthetic injection techniques represent the cornerstone of modern non-surgical aesthetic medicine, combining precise…
The Evolution of Aesthetic Medicine: Current Innovations & Future Trends
The field of aesthetic medicine has undergone a remarkable transformation over the past several decades, evolving from a niche specialty practised by…
Common Skin Concerns: Medical Approaches to Treatment
Skin concerns affect virtually everyone at some point in their lives, ranging from minor cosmetic issues to more significant conditions that impact…
The State of Aesthetic Medicine in the UK
The United Kingdom’s aesthetic medicine landscape has undergone remarkable transformation over the past decade, evolving from a niche specialty into…
Neck Anatomy & Ageing: The Often Overlooked Region
The neck represents one of the most revealing yet frequently overlooked regions when it comes to facial ageing and aesthetic medicine. This complex…
Understanding Facial Anatomy & The Ageing Process
The human face is one of the most complex and expressive structures in the body, comprising an intricate network of muscles, bones, fat compartments…
Beyond Aesthetics: Medical Applications of Botulinum Toxin
The medical uses of botulinum toxin, from chronic migraine and excessive sweating to spasticity and bladder conditions, and the five we treat in…
Advanced Skin Rejuvenation: Skin Boosters & Collagen Stimulators
Introduction The landscape of skin rejuvenation has evolved dramatically beyond traditional approaches, with innovative treatments that work at the…
The Definitive Guide to Dermal Fillers: Types, Applications & Results
Introduction Dermal fillers have transformed the landscape of non-surgical aesthetic medicine, offering immediate and dramatic improvements to facial…
The Complete Guide to Anti-Wrinkle Injections: Types, Areas & Results
Introduction Anti-wrinkle injections have revolutionised the way we approach facial ageing, offering a non-surgical solution that delivers remarkable…
Meet Dr Harry James
Written and reviewed by Dr Harry James
Every article on this blog is written or clinically reviewed by Dr Harry James, MBChB PGDip (CAIT), aesthetic doctor, faculty member of the Aesthetics Complications Expert Group (ACE) and clinical director of Dr Harry Clinic in Chiswick and Covent Garden.
- Certified Aesthetic Medicine Trainer
- Finalist in Multiple Aesthetic Award Ceremonies
- Advanced Facial Injection Techniques Specialist
- Medically Qualified with Extensive Postgraduate Training
- Committed to Excellence in Patient Care & Safety
- GMC registered, 7528423
Reviews
What patients say.
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★★★★★Google rating
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Dr Harry is absolutely amazing, I can’t recommend him enough. I had my usual skin maintenance treatments yesterday, and for the first time I decided to try a lip booster. Harry was so informative, knowledgeable, and reassuring throughout, and he made me feel completely at ease. I was originally offered standard lip filler, but as I’m in my 60s I wanted something more subtle and natural-looking, the lip booster felt like the perfect choice. I left the clinic with only a little swelling (nothing too bad at all) and my lips already look healthier, more youthful, and beautifully natural. I’m genuinely thrilled with the result and can’t thank him enough. Five-star-plus treatment every time. His prices are very reasonable, and his manner with patients is kind, professional, and wonderful. I’m already looking forward to my next appointment, even if I have to wait a few months because the results last so well. Thank you Dr. Harry ❤️
IIvana SwanCovent Garden · via Google
★★★★★
Dr. Harry is incredibly knowledgeable and really takes his time to talk you through everything, answer any questions, and ensure you’re comfortable throughout the whole appointment. I never felt rushed, and he explained the treatment and expected results clearly, which made me feel really confident in the process. I’m so pleased with my results and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him.
NNatasha-LaraChiswick · via Google
★★★★★
Great experience for an ultrasound-guided filler dissolution treatment. Dr Harry was very patient, caring and professional. I really appreciated the thorough consultation and felt well looked after throughout the treatment. Very happy with the results!
KKasey SongCovent Garden · via Google
★★★★★
I visited Dr Harry after having my lips done by a few, other practitioners and my experience was positively incomparable. Harry was extremely thorough with his questioning, support and actual practice, I felt reassured and at ease, alike did my Mum, at the hands of Harry. I had 0.6ml of lip filler and was extremely impressed that he reevaluated my lips afterwards, adding in the remaining filler into specific areas. I did not have 1 single bruise, despite coming up black and blue in the past, and my lips are the most symmetrical they have ever looked. 1 million percent the best investment I have made to my face and I would never recommend going to anybody else! I visited the Chiswick clinic and it was beautiful🫶🏼 thank you Harry
EEmmaChiswick · via Google
★★★★★
I went to Dr Harry Clinic after both a recommendation and doing a lot of research, as this was my first anti-wrinkle injection treatment and choosing someone I truly trusted was really important to me. From the moment I arrived, Dr. Harry immediately made me feel at ease. He was so lovely, professional, and took the time to explain everything in detail. Most importantly, he really listened to what I wanted - especially my preference for a very natural look. Two weeks later, I had my complimentary follow-up appointment and I was already so happy with the results. At the follow-up, Harry was an absolute perfectionist, carefully assessing everything to ensure it was as balanced and natural as possible, with a small top-up where needed. Overall, my experience exceeded all expectations. If it’s your first time having treatment, or you’re looking for a new injector, I genuinely cannot recommend Dr Harry Clinic enough. One of the best decisions I’ve made.
YYasemin AksoyChiswick · via Google
★★★★★
Dr Harry is absolutely amazing, I can’t recommend him enough. I had my usual skin maintenance treatments yesterday, and for the first time I decided to try a lip booster. Harry was so informative, knowledgeable, and reassuring throughout, and he made me feel completely at ease. I was originally offered standard lip filler, but as I’m in my 60s I wanted something more subtle and natural-looking, the lip booster felt like the perfect choice. I left the clinic with only a little swelling (nothing too bad at all) and my lips already look healthier, more youthful, and beautifully natural. I’m genuinely thrilled with the result and can’t thank him enough. Five-star-plus treatment every time. His prices are very reasonable, and his manner with patients is kind, professional, and wonderful. I’m already looking forward to my next appointment, even if I have to wait a few months because the results last so well. Thank you Dr. Harry ❤️
IIvana SwanCovent Garden · via Google
★★★★★
I visited Dr Harry after having my lips done by a few, other practitioners and my experience was positively incomparable. Harry was extremely thorough with his questioning, support and actual practice, I felt reassured and at ease, alike did my Mum, at the hands of Harry. I had 0.6ml of lip filler and was extremely impressed that he reevaluated my lips afterwards, adding in the remaining filler into specific areas. I did not have 1 single bruise, despite coming up black and blue in the past, and my lips are the most symmetrical they have ever looked. 1 million percent the best investment I have made to my face and I would never recommend going to anybody else! I visited the Chiswick clinic and it was beautiful🫶🏼 thank you Harry
EEmmaChiswick · via Google
★★★★★
I went to Dr Harry Clinic after both a recommendation and doing a lot of research, as this was my first anti-wrinkle injection treatment and choosing someone I truly trusted was really important to me. From the moment I arrived, Dr. Harry immediately made me feel at ease. He was so lovely, professional, and took the time to explain everything in detail. Most importantly, he really listened to what I wanted - especially my preference for a very natural look. Two weeks later, I had my complimentary follow-up appointment and I was already so happy with the results. At the follow-up, Harry was an absolute perfectionist, carefully assessing everything to ensure it was as balanced and natural as possible, with a small top-up where needed. Overall, my experience exceeded all expectations. If it’s your first time having treatment, or you’re looking for a new injector, I genuinely cannot recommend Dr Harry Clinic enough. One of the best decisions I’ve made.
YYasemin AksoyChiswick · via Google
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