The product is a suspension of polylactic acid. This is injected and acts as a stimulant to your collagen-producing cells. The product itself is gradually broken down to lactic acid, a substance that occurs naturally in the body.

As well as smoothing lines and wrinkles it adds volume to the face - loss of volume and skin thickness is one of the key processes that contribute to the appearance of ageing.

There is an initial effect from the suspension itself that lasts for a few days. The main effects begin after the first 10 days, and then increase over the next few months with further treatments.

Effects will last 18-24 months, possibly longer.

These are clear gels that are injected to fill lines and wrinkles, and to enhance the body or border of the lip. HA is present is all animal skin so is a very natural and safe product. The above materials are not derived from animal sources.

This depends on the area treated, but 6-9 months is usual, sometimes up to 12. Lip treatments tend to last 3-6 months.

BOTOX® has been in clinical use for over 20 years, and is being used in an increasing number of medical conditions. There have been no reports of any long-term problems.

There are minimal initial side-effects that include transient redness and swelling, and occasionally bruising.

Other side-effects such as lowering of the eyebrow or drooping of an eyelid are rare, and steps can be taken at the time of treatment to minimise this small risk.

Usually 3-4 months, although there is some individual variation. After several treatments at regular intervals 6-monthly treatments are often sufficient.

No, areas around the mouth and in the neck can also be treated.

Excessive underarm sweating (axillary hyperhidrosis) is successfully treated with BOTOX®. Also the forehead and hands can be treated for the same problem.

This is a technique for treating visible leg veins that involves injection of a solution that causes the veins to close and collapse.

It really is painless - the injections are only just under the skin surface and very fine needles are used. Sometimes there is a tingling feeling as the solution is injected.

There is usually some redness after treatment. This fades after a few days. The full benefits of treatment are seen after about 6 weeks.

It is a treatment in which fine medical-grade crystals are passed over the face under a vacuum. Both the crystal flow and the vacuum settings can be altered independently.

The effect is exfoliation for a smooth skin and also stimulation of the deeper skin layers.

A range of problems can be treated - fine lines and wrinkles, sun damage, pigmentation, acne, oily skin, scarring from acne or chickenpox. It is also a wonderful treatment for freshening your appearance for that special occasion.

Generally no. Some redness or blotchiness can occur, but this usually settles within a matter of hours. A few days afterwards some dryness can occur, but this can be overcome with moisturiser.

Not if appropriate settings are used for your skin. You may feel a mild "scratchy" sensation, but most people don't find this unpleasant.

These are exfoliating rejuvenating treatments. Solutions are applied in layers, and the strength can be varied according to skin type and the aims of treatment.
Immediate effects are smoothness and a brighter complexion. Over a course of treatment the benefits increase.

Unlike a variety of widely-used chemical peels, Agera® Rx peels cause minimal, if any, redness or peeling. This is because of their different mode of action, and the strong anti-inflammatory components that are used in the solutions.

They are applied in layers, and penetrate the skin before they are activated with ice-cold water. Traditional peels do not penetrate and have to burn their way through the skin in order to have an effect, hence side-effects and problems afterwards are greater.

These products have been developed through rigorous scientific research and evaluation - it is proven that the products firstly penetrate the skin (which many do not) and that they will then have the desired effects when they have done so (again many do not).

This is achieved by producing very small particles (to an extent that has never previously been achieved), and coating them in a way that allows them to penetrate the skin.

Agera® Rx produce medical grade products. Not all of the range is suitable for everybody, and different skin types will benefit most from different products. Hence a medical consultation is recommended prior to use of these specialist products.