Treatment guides

Mesotherapy is an injectable treatment in which a practitioner delivers a tailored blend, sometimes called a cocktail, of ingredients such as vitamins, minerals, amino acids, hyaluronic acid and other actives into the middle layers of the skin using a series of very fine, shallow injections. It is most often used to hydrate, brighten and improve the overall condition of facial skin, and some practitioners offer versions aimed at hair thinning on the scalp.

Deep tissue massage is a firm, focused form of massage that works into the deeper layers of muscle and the surrounding connective tissue (fascia). Using slower strokes and sustained pressure, a therapist targets areas of tension, tightness and long-standing knots, often around the neck, shoulders, back and legs. Many people choose it to ease muscular aches, improve how a stiff area feels and moves, and to unwind, though it is best understood as a complementary therapy for wellbeing and muscular comfort rather than a treatment or cure for any medical condition.

A pedicure is a cosmetic treatment for the feet and toenails that combines cleansing, nail shaping, cuticle care, gentle exfoliation of hard skin, moisturising and, if you wish, polish. Most salon pedicures are relaxing, low-risk treatments that leave feet feeling smoother and looking tidier, and the finish can be tailored from a simple file-and-polish to a longer spa treatment with soaking, massage and a foot mask.

Skin boosters are injectable treatments that place tiny amounts of hyaluronic acid, and sometimes other hydrating or skin-conditioning ingredients, into the skin to improve hydration, quality, elasticity and glow. Unlike traditional dermal fillers, they are not designed to add volume or reshape features; instead they work across an area to deepen moisture and, over several weeks, encourage the skin's own collagen and elastin. Popular brands in the UK include Profhilo, Restylane Skinboosters, Seventy Hyal and Sunekos, and they are used on the face, neck, decolletage and hands.

Callus removal is the professional reduction of hard, thickened skin (callus) that builds up on the feet, usually on the sole, heel or ball of the foot. Callus forms as the skin's natural protective response to repeated pressure and friction, often from footwear, foot shape or the way you walk. A podiatrist, chiropodist or foot health practitioner uses a sterile blade to carefully pare away the excess hard skin (known as sharp debridement), leaving the skin smoother and more comfortable to stand and walk on.