In the UK, Sculptra is usually priced per vial or per session, and many clinics charge somewhere between £500 and £700 for each. Most people need two or three sessions, so a full course commonly comes to somewhere between £1,000 and £3,000 or more. At Hedonia in Salisbury, Sculptra is £425 per vial, with a £50 consultation. That range is wide, so here's what actually drives the price, and how to work out what you'd pay. Why Sculptra is priced per vial Sculptra comes as a powd

Why rapid weight loss can make the face look hollow or older, who is most affected, and the regenerative options that help. A Salisbury doctor explains.

Dull, rough, uneven skin after summer? What glycolic acid actually does, how it compares to an in-clinic peel, and how to use it safely.

Doctor-led PRP for skin and hair loss in Salisbury. What PRP is, what the evidence shows, and what to expect.

Almost every Sculptra consultation I do starts with the same handful of questions, and most people arrive having already read three or four clinic pages that answered none of them properly. So here are the real answers, with actual numbers, from someone who does the treatment. If you want the short version: Sculptra is not a filler, it takes months rather than minutes, most people need three sessions, and the results last longer than almost anything else we offer. The detail

What SPF actually measures SPF (sun protection factor) tells you how well a product protects against UVB, the rays mainly responsible for burning. On paper, SPF 30 filters out roughly 97% of UVB and SPF 50 roughly 98%. That 1% gap looks tiny. It isn't the whole story, though, because those numbers only hold if you apply the product the way it was tested. The catch: nobody applies enough SPF is measured in the lab using 2 mg of product per square centimetre of skin. That's a l

Hair loss is the thing people research for months before they ring anyone. By the time someone books a consultation they have usually read a great deal, tried at least one supplement, and formed a fairly firm view about whether anything works. So here is a straight account of what PRP is, what it does, and the situations where it will not help you. What is PRP? and What is PRP for hair loss? PRP stands for platelet-rich plasma. We take a small amount of your blood, roughly wh

Most people think about their skin three weeks before the party. By then the options have narrowed considerably, and the treatments that would have made the biggest difference needed a run-up nobody mentioned. This is a booking calendar rather than a sales pitch. Some of what follows tells you to wait until spring. Why timing matters more than the treatment Regenerative treatments work by prompting your own tissue to rebuild. That is the whole point of them, and it is also wh

The nickname is unhelpful. Somebody called it a vampire facial, a celebrity posted a photograph of herself covered in blood, and a legitimate medical treatment has been explaining itself ever since. What actually happens is closer to a blood test followed by microneedling, and nobody leaves looking like the photograph. What it is We take a small amount of your blood and spin it in a centrifuge to separate out the platelet-rich plasma. That plasma is then returned to your skin

Uneven tone is one of the most common concerns we see, and one of the most frustrating to live with. Not because it's difficult to improve — it usually isn't — but because it comes back. People spend months fading a mark, get somewhere, then watch it return over a single summer. That happens for a reason, and it isn't a lack of effort. It's almost always the order of the routine. What's happening in the skin Pigment is a defence mechanism. When skin is threatened — by ultravi

If you have been following the world of aesthetics recently, you will have noticed a shift. The conversation is moving away from "filling" and towards regenerating — working with the skin's own biology rather than simply adding volume on top of it. At the heart of this shift is a category of treatment known as the collagen biostimulator, and at Hedonia Clinic in Salisbury, it sits at the centre of our regenerative aesthetics approach. Why collagen matters Collagen is the stru

Melasma is one of the most challenging pigmentation conditions to treat. Characterised by symmetrical brown or grey-brown patches on the face, melasma commonly affects the cheeks, forehead, upper lip and chin. Although numerous treatments are available, no single treatment works for everyone, and recurrence remains common. One treatment that is frequently discussed is the trichloroacetic acid (TCA) peel. While TCA peels can improve pigmentation in selected patients, they must

Hair loss affects millions of men and women worldwide and can have a significant impact on confidence and quality of life. With increasing interest in non-invasive hair restoration treatments, red light therapy, also known as low-level light therapy (LLLT), has gained considerable attention. But does red light therapy actually work for hair loss? The short answer is that research suggests it may help improve hair density and hair thickness in certain types of hair loss, parti

Facial ageing is a natural process that affects everyone. Over time, we lose collagen, elastin, bone support, fat volume and skin quality, leading to changes in facial contours and overall appearance. For many years, dermal fillers have been one of the most popular non-surgical treatments used to address age-related volume loss. However, there is increasing interest in a different approach known as regenerative aesthetics. Rather than simply replacing lost volume, regenerativ

Myths, Facts and What You Should Know Before Treatment As we age, facial volume, collagen and skin elasticity naturally decline. While traditional dermal fillers remain popular, many patients are now exploring treatments that focus on gradual and natural-looking rejuvenation rather than immediate volume alone. One treatment that has gained significant attention in regenerative aesthetics is Sculptra. But what exactly is it, how does it work, and is it the same as filler? Here

Pigmentation is one of the most common skin concerns seen in aesthetic and dermatology clinics. It can affect people of all ages and skin tones and may appear as patches, marks, uneven skin tone, or darkened areas on the skin. While pigmentation is usually harmless, it can sometimes affect confidence and quality of life. The good news is that many forms of pigmentation can be improved with the right diagnosis, skincare approach, and evidence-based treatment plan. At Hedonia C

Microneedling has become one of the most popular treatments in medical aesthetics for improving skin quality, supporting collagen production, and enhancing overall skin rejuvenation. It is commonly used for concerns such as uneven skin texture, acne scarring, enlarged pores, fine lines, pigmentation concerns, and hair rejuvenation. However, many people focus only on the treatment itself and overlook something equally important: proper preparation and aftercare. What you do be

When patients think about skin ageing, collagen is usually the first thing that comes to mind. But clinically, one of the most overlooked contributors to ageing is loss of skin elasticity, driven by elastin degradation. If your skin no longer feels firm, “springy,” or resilient, this is often not just collagen loss. It is elastin. Understanding how elastin functions, and why it is harder to restore, is essential if you want long-term, natural-looking skin rejuvenation. What I

Ageing is not just about wrinkles. It is a complex, multi-layered process that affects the face from the bone all the way up to the skin. Understanding this is key to achieving natural, balanced results. At Hedonia, treatments are selected based on which layer is changing , rather than simply chasing lines or folds. 1. The Foundation: Bone (Deep Structural Changes) With age, the facial skeleton undergoes bone resorption , particularly in areas such as the maxilla, orbit, and

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is increasingly being explored in women’s health, particularly for concerns such as sexual dysfunction, vaginal dryness, and reduced sensitivity. You may have seen this treatment referred to online as the “O-Shot”. While that term is commonly used in media and marketing, it is not a generic medical term and does not reflect a standardised, evidence-based procedure. So what does the science actually say about PRP in this context? What is PRP and How