The CoLaz blog
Honest writing on aesthetic treatments, from the clinicians who deliver them
Practical guides to laser, skin, body, injectables and wellness: what treatments actually do, what they cost, what to expect from a session, and how to tell if a clinic is being straight with you.
More from the team
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Sunekos vs Profhilo: which skin booster is right for your skin?
Sunekos and Profhilo are both injectable skin boosters, but one is pure stabilised hyaluronic acid and the other adds amino acids. Here is how they differ and how to choose. Read the article -
PRP face treatment (the vampire facial): what it actually does for your skin
PRP uses a small sample of your own blood to support collagen and skin repair. Here is what the research really shows, how many sessions most people need and what to expect on the day. Read the article -
How to tell a qualified aesthetic clinician from a great one
Six checks you can run on a qualified aesthetic clinician in about 60 seconds, and six more that only show up once you are sitting in the consultation room. Read the article -
Salmon DNA polynucleotides: what they are and why aesthetics is hooked
Purified fragments of salmon DNA, known as polynucleotides or PDRN, are one of the fastest-growing skin boosters in UK clinics. Here is what the research says about how they work and what to realistically expect. Read the article -
Does laser hair removal hurt? Laser hair removal pain by body area
Laser hair removal is uncomfortable, not painful, and the level depends almost entirely on the area. Here is our honest area-by-area rating, what the evidence says about cooling, and the one thing not to do before a session. Read the article -
Is laser hair removal safe on dark skin? What the evidence says
Laser hair removal on dark skin works, but only when the wavelength matches your skin type. Here is the science behind why melanin matters, which lasers suit Fitzpatrick V and VI, and the questions to ask before you book. Read the article -
Non-surgical rhinoplasty: what nose filler can and cannot change
Nose filler adds volume, it never removes it. What a non-surgical rhinoplasty can realistically change, what it cannot, why the nose is the highest-risk area on the face for filler, and how to check a clinic before you book. Read the article -
Lip filler styles: what Russian lips vs natural actually look like
The two lip filler styles patients ask for most, side by side: what the Russian lip technique actually does, what a natural result looks like, and how to tell if lips have been overfilled. Read the article -
JCCP, Save Face and CQC: what each register actually checks
Three names come up when you try to check an aesthetic clinic, and they do three different jobs. A plain-English guide to what JCCP, Save Face and CQC each look at, what they leave out, and how to run the checks yourself. Read the article -
IV vitamin C drip: what it actually does and what it doesn't
An IV vitamin C drip reaches blood levels oral tablets cannot. The honest answer on what high-dose vitamin C supports, what it does not do, and how we screen patients at CoLaz. Read the article -
How much do dermal fillers cost in the UK? An honest 2026 price guide
Filler pricing in the UK swings from £150 to £600 per ml, and the gap is not random. Here is what you are actually paying for, which quotes should make you walk away, and how to price-check a clinic properly. Read the article
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