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A CoLaz clinician talks a patient through a B12 injection plan across a low table in a warm consultation room

Wellness · 14 July 2025 · 8 min

Injecting B12 into fat: the 4 body areas that work best

Injecting B12 into the fatty layer under the skin is a recognised route for vitamin B12. Here are the four body areas that work best, how it compares to an intramuscular shot, and why a trained clinician should give it.

A CoLaz clinician talks a patient with diabetes through whether B12 injections are right for them

Wellness · 12 July 2025 · 8 min

Can diabetics take B12 injections? What the evidence says

People with diabetes, especially long-term metformin users, are more likely to run low on vitamin B12. Here is when injections help, how they are dosed, and why a GP blood test comes first.

A clinician and patient discussing a B12 injection schedule in a calm consultation room

Wellness · 10 July 2025 · 6 min

How often can you get vitamin B12 injections?

How often you can have B12 injections depends on why you are deficient. Here is the NHS loading and maintenance schedule, and what changes it.

A CoLaz clinician talks a relaxed seated patient through how long her IV therapy session will take

Wellness · 1 July 2025 · 7 min

How long does IV therapy take? A realistic timing guide

Most IV vitamin drips take 30 to 60 minutes once the line is in. Here is what decides the timing, what happens during the appointment, and how CoLaz keeps it safe.

A CoLaz clinician reviews an autoimmune patient's medical history before discussing whether PRP is suitable

Aesthetics · 18 June 2025 · 8 min

PRP and autoimmune conditions: 3 inflammation risks to weigh first

PRP uses your own blood to prompt healing, but autoimmune conditions change how your body responds. Here are the three inflammation risks to weigh and how CoLaz screens for them.

A CoLaz clinician in branded uniform explains how platelet-rich plasma is prepared to a patient at a calm consultation desk

Aesthetics · 3 June 2025 · 8 min

How to Prepare Platelet-Rich Plasma Safely at Home: 6 Warnings

PRP is made from your own blood, but a home setup cannot draw, spin or inject it safely. Here are six warnings and the safer route through a clinic.

A CoLaz clinician talks a patient through PRP side effects and aftercare during a calm consultation in a warm clinic room

Aesthetics · 2 June 2025 · 8 min

PRP Side Effects: Common Reactions and Rare Risks Explained

PRP uses your own blood, so most side effects are mild and short-lived. Here are the common reactions, the rare risks that matter, and how a properly run clinic keeps them low.

A CoLaz clinician explains a post-dermaplaning skincare routine to a patient at a calm, softly lit consultation table

Skin · 31 May 2025 · 7 min

What to Put on Your Face After Dermaplaning: 6 Products and 4 Don'ts

Dermaplaning leaves skin smoother but more exposed. Here are the six products to use afterwards, the four things to avoid, and how to protect your skin barrier.

A CoLaz clinician reassures a patient about a red face after dermaplaning during a calm follow-up in a warm treatment room

Skin · 30 May 2025 · 7 min

Does your face go red after dermaplaning? Causes and how to calm it

A red or flushed face after dermaplaning is normal and short-lived. Here is why it happens, how long it lasts, and how to soothe your skin at home.

A CoLaz clinician reassures a patient about dermaplaning aftercare across a low wooden table in a calm, softly lit consultation room

Skin · 30 May 2025 · 8 min

Does your face peel after dermaplaning? Causes and how to calm it

Some people notice light flaking or dryness after dermaplaning instead of an instant glow. Here is why it happens, how long it lasts, and how to care for your skin while it settles.

A CoLaz clinician reviews a skin plan with a female patient in a calm cream consultation room before a dermaplaning session

Skin · 30 May 2025 · 7 min

Does your skin purge after dermaplaning? What breakouts really mean

Dermaplaning does not usually trigger a true purge, but it can expose congestion or briefly irritate a fresh skin surface. Here is how to tell a purge from a reaction and settle breakouts fast.

A CoLaz clinician talks a patient through dermaplaning aftercare dos and don'ts in a calm cream consultation room

Skin · 30 May 2025 · 7 min

Dos and Don'ts After Dermaplaning: 5 Musts and 5 Mistakes

Dermaplaning leaves skin briefly more sensitive to sun, heat and active ingredients. Here are the five things to do and the five to avoid in the first 48 hours to protect your result.

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