Frequently Asked Questions

Lauren is a registered Children's Nurse who graduated with First Class Honours from Northumbria University. She holds CIDESCO and ITEC Level 2 and 3 qualifications in Beauty Therapy, combining medical nursing expertise with advanced skin therapy training. She is NMC registered and committed to ongoing education and evidence-based practice.

Treatments are carried out from a private home studio designed to feel calm, discreet, and welcoming. This intimate setting allows you to relax and enjoy a truly personalised experience away from busy clinic environments.

You can book an appointment through our online booking system at https://portal.aestheticnursesoftware.com/book-online/30768. Simply select your preferred treatment or consultation slot, and Lauren will confirm your booking.

Yes, a detailed consultation is included with every treatment. This allows Lauren to assess your facial anatomy, skin health, and goals to create a bespoke treatment plan. For treatments involving prescription-only medicines, a face-to-face medical assessment is required.

Polynucleotides are injectable skin boosters made from highly purified DNA fragments that help repair, hydrate, and improve skin quality from within. They work at a cellular level by up-regulating fibroblast cells, triggering natural collagen and elastin production while actively neutralising free radicals.

Usually 3-4 sessions are recommended, spaced about 2-4 weeks apart, for optimal results. This allows time for the regenerative process to build progressively.

No, Polynucleotides are not fillers. They don't add volume or change your face shape. Instead, they work by stimulating your skin's own repair mechanisms to improve skin quality, hydration, and regeneration from within.

Polynucleotides are biocompatible and generally well tolerated, making them suitable for most skin types following a thorough consultation. Lauren will assess your suitability during your initial appointment.

Downtime is minimal. You may experience small bumps, redness, or mild swelling for 24-48 hours. Results typically last 6-9 months, with maintenance treatments recommended to sustain the improvements.

Profhilo is an injectable hyaluronic acid treatment that acts as an internal moisturiser, stimulating your skin to produce its own collagen and elastin. This improves firmness, texture, and overall hydration without changing your facial structure.

2 treatments to start, spaced 4 weeks apart, followed by maintenance treatments every 6 months to maintain results.

No, Profhilo is not a traditional filler. While it contains high-concentration hyaluronic acid, it spreads beneath the skin to stimulate your own collagen and elastin production, improving firmness and texture without physically altering your face shape or adding volume.

Small bumps at the injection sites can last 12-24 hours. Results usually last 6-9 months, making it an excellent treatment for long-term skin quality maintenance.

Profhilo is one of the most biocompatible treatments available because it is a highly purified form of hyaluronic acid with no chemical cross-linking agents, making it extremely safe for most skin types.

Microneedling creates tiny controlled micro-injuries in the skin using the FDA-cleared 1NEEDPRO device. This triggers your body's natural healing response, stimulating collagen production, improving texture, boosting hydration, and enhancing overall skin quality.

Most patients benefit from a course of 3-6 treatments, spaced about 4 weeks apart, depending on their skin concerns and goals. Lauren will recommend a personalised treatment plan during your consultation.

Downtime is minimal, expect redness for 24-48 hours similar to mild sunburn. Results build gradually over several weeks as collagen remodels, and can last several months with maintenance treatments recommended every 4-6 months.

Yes, microneedling is generally safe for all skin types when performed with professional equipment. At NUA, we use the FDA-approved 1NEEDPRO device with surgical-grade needles and a patented anti-contamination system.

Yes! Microneedling combines excellently with polynucleotides, skin boosters, chemical peels, and medical-grade skincare to enhance results. Lauren can recommend the best combination for your skin goals.

The most common treatment areas include forehead lines, crow's feet (lines around the eyes), and frown lines (the 'eleven' lines between the brows). Lauren will assess your facial anatomy during consultation to recommend the most suitable approach.

Results typically last 3-4 months, though this can vary between individuals. With regular maintenance treatments, some patients find their results last longer over time as the muscles are trained to relax.

When administered by a skilled practitioner like Lauren, wrinkle reduction treatments should look completely natural. The focus at NUA is always on subtle enhancement, softening lines while maintaining natural facial expression and movement.