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A clinician giving a careful intramuscular B12 injection into a patient's upper arm

Wellness · 21 May 2026 · 6 min

What happens if you inject B12 wrong?

From injecting into fat instead of muscle to reusing needles, here is what can go wrong with poor B12 injection technique, and why it is safer in trained hands.

Injectable B12 vials beside a cool pack and carton, illustrating correct refrigerated storage

Wellness · 20 May 2026 · 5 min

Do B12 injections need to be refrigerated?

Whether B12 needs the fridge depends on the formulation. Here is the difference between hydroxocobalamin and cyanocobalamin storage, and how clinics keep it safe.

An energised woman walking in a sunny park, illustrating sustained wellbeing after B12 treatment

Wellness · 19 May 2026 · 6 min

How long do B12 injections last?

How long a B12 injection lasts depends on why you are deficient, how well you absorb it, and your dose. Here is the typical schedule and what shortens or extends it.

A CoLaz clinician in a discreet, reassuring consultation with a patient

Skin · 18 May 2026 · 6 min

Skin tag on the nipple: causes, signs and removal

Skin tags on or near the nipple are benign and common. Here is what causes them, how to recognise one, the signs that need a doctor, and how they are safely removed.

Gentle fragrance-free wash and antifungal cream laid out for treating a skin infection

Skin · 17 May 2026 · 5 min

Skin treatments to avoid during ringworm

Ringworm is a fungal infection, and the wrong products or treatments can spread it or slow healing. Here is what to avoid, what helps, and when to wait.

A woman's smooth forearm and shoulder against a cream background

Hair removal · 16 May 2026 · 6 min

Why is my armpit or arm hair not growing?

If your armpit or arm hair has slowed or stopped, it is most often genetics or the natural hair cycle, but hormones and health matter too. Here is what is going on.

A CoLaz clinician discussing treatment suitability with a patient during a consultation

Body · 15 May 2026 · 6 min

Who should avoid Lemon Bottle injections?

Lemon Bottle fat-dissolving injections suit many people, but not all. Here are the groups who should avoid them and the health factors a clinic checks first.

A clinician treating chin hair with a fine electrolysis probe

Hair removal · 14 May 2026 · 6 min

How many electrolysis sessions for chin hair?

Chin hair usually takes about 8 to 12 electrolysis sessions to clear, with closer appointments early on. Here is what changes that number and why.

A patient resting calmly during recovery after a fat-dissolving treatment, with a cold pack nearby

Body · 13 May 2026 · 6 min

Lemon Bottle side effects and recovery

What to expect after Lemon Bottle fat-dissolving injections: the normal short-lived side effects, the recovery timeline, aftercare, and the warning signs to act on.

A woman relaxing in a chair during an IV vitamin drip

Wellness · 12 May 2026 · 6 min

IV therapy side effects: what to expect

IV vitamin therapy is generally well tolerated, but it has side effects worth knowing. Here are the common and rare reactions, who should be cautious, and how to stay safe.

A Hydrafacial handpiece gliding over a relaxed patient's cheek during treatment

Skin · 11 May 2026 · 5 min

Hydrafacial side effects: what to expect

A Hydrafacial is gentle, but it can cause brief redness, dryness or a short breakout. Here is what is normal, who should take care, and how to look after your skin after.

A woman's smooth, toned upper arm resting on a cream towel

Body · 10 May 2026 · 6 min

Lemon Bottle for arm fat: does it work?

Lemon Bottle fat-dissolving injections can help with stubborn upper-arm fat in the right candidate. Here is how it works, the typical course, and the limits.

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