Skin concern
Anti-ageing treatment
in Glasgow
When your face no longer reflects how you feel
Ageing is not a problem to be solved. It is a process to be managed — and the difference between managing it well and managing it poorly is almost entirely clinical. Not the product. Not the device. The assessment that comes first, and the treatment plan built from it.
The most common mistake in anti-ageing treatment is treating the wrong thing. A patient who has primarily lost volume in the midface is given anti-wrinkle injections because that is what they asked for. A patient whose skin laxity is the dominant concern is given fillers that cannot address the underlying issue. The result is a treatment that does something — but not the right thing. And the result that follows is a face that looks treated rather than refreshed.
At MediGlow in Thornliebank, Glasgow, every anti-ageing consultation begins with a full facial anatomy assessment. Pompi and Lalit are both GPhC-registered pharmacist independent prescribers with over 10 years each of NHS clinical background. They assess the type of ageing you are experiencing — dynamic lines, volume loss or skin quality — and build a treatment plan around that assessment, not around a standard menu. They can also prescribe where other clinics cannot: retinoids, prescription-grade topicals and adjuvant treatments that extend results beyond what injectables alone can achieve.
MediGlow serves patients from across Glasgow Southside including Newton Mearns, Giffnock, East Kilbride and Clarkston. Free consultations available at The Glen Clinic, Thornliebank G46 8NG. Individual results vary. Suitability assessed at consultation.
At a glance
Understanding the concern
Not all signs of ageing are the same
The right treatment depends on which type of ageing is dominant — and most patients have more than one. Getting this assessment right is why consultation always comes first at MediGlow.
Dynamic lines & fine lines
Dynamic lines appear when muscles move — forehead lines when you raise your brows, frown lines between your eyes, crow's feet at the corners. They are caused by the repeated contraction of the underlying facial muscles over time, and the skin creasing with each movement until the crease becomes permanent.
Fine surface lines — around the lips, across the nose bridge, at the neck — often have a dehydration and skin quality component as well as a muscle component. Treatment planning identifies which element is dominant before any treatment is agreed.
Common areas: forehead · frown lines · crow's feet · lip lines · bunny lines · neck
Volume loss & deep lines
As we age, the fat compartments beneath the skin — in the cheeks, temples, under-eye area and around the mouth — gradually deflate. This is the volume loss that makes a face look hollowed, tired or more aged than it should. The overlying skin, without the fat supporting it, falls and folds — creating the nasolabial folds and marionette lines that are so commonly mistaken for wrinkles when they are actually structural changes.
Anti-wrinkle injections cannot address volume loss. Filler can — placed in the right compartment, at the right depth, in the correct amount, to restore the support structure rather than simply filling the fold itself.
Common areas: cheeks · temples · tear troughs · nasolabial folds · marionette · jawline
Skin quality & laxity
As collagen and elastin production slows with age, the skin itself changes quality — losing its bounce, becoming drier, developing a rougher texture, looking dull even when a patient is well-hydrated. This is not something dermal fillers or anti-wrinkle injections can meaningfully address. It requires a treatment that works at the cellular level to stimulate the skin's own regenerative processes.
Profhilo, skin boosters and polynucleotides (PDRN) address this component. They do not add volume or change facial structure — they biostimulate fibroblasts, increasing the skin's own collagen and elastin output over time.
Concerns treated: dullness · rough texture · loss of elasticity · early laxity · dehydration
Treatment options
How we address anti-ageing at MediGlow
Most patients need a combination of approaches. The consultation determines which treatments, in which order and at what interval — and whether prescription topicals should be added to extend results.
Anti-wrinkle injections
Botulinum toxin temporarily relaxes the muscles that create expression lines, preventing them from contracting fully and allowing the overlying skin to smooth. At MediGlow, the placement of every injection is guided by individual facial anatomy assessment — not a standard grid applied regardless of the patient.
Lalit dedicates personal time to self-directed study of facial anatomy research — including the published work of Professor Sebastian Cotofana, the world's leading facial anatomist — to ensure every treatment is placed in the anatomically correct position for each patient, in a safe zone that avoids risks such as brow drop or asymmetry.
Botulinum toxin is one of the most extensively studied cosmetic interventions, with over 25 years of safety data. It is a prescription-only medicine under UK law — at MediGlow, it is prescribed and administered by a GPhC-registered pharmacist independent prescriber at the same appointment, with no third-party prescription required.
Areas treated at MediGlow
Forehead · Frown lines (glabella) · Crow's feet · Brow lift · Lip flip · Masseter / jawline slimming · Bunny lines · Neck bands (platysmal) · Chin dimpling · Excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis)
Areas treated at MediGlow
Cheeks · Temples · Tear troughs · Lips · Jawline · Chin · Nasolabial folds · Marionette lines · Nose-to-mouth area
Dermal fillers
Hyaluronic acid fillers restore volume to depleted facial fat compartments — lifting and supporting the overlying skin rather than simply filling the fold from the surface. The distinction matters clinically: treating nasolabial folds directly with filler placed into the fold itself produces a very different result from restoring midface volume that allows the fold to lift naturally.
At MediGlow, all filler is reversible. As GPhC independent prescribers, Pompi and Lalit can prescribe and administer hyaluronidase independently if a complication arises — a clinical safety capability that most non-prescribing aestheticians do not have.
HA fillers are FDA-cleared for facial rejuvenation and have an established safety profile. Reversibility with enzymatic dissolution (hyaluronidase) is a documented advantage. Vascular occlusion — a rare but serious complication — requires immediate hyaluronidase administration, which a GPhC prescriber can provide on the spot.
Profhilo & skin boosters
Profhilo and skin boosters (Teoxane Baby Glow, Nucleofill, Jalupro) work at the cellular level — not by adding volume, but by biostimulating fibroblasts to produce more of the skin's own collagen and elastin. The result is a genuine improvement in skin quality: better hydration, elasticity, firmness and that luminous, dewy finish that fillers and anti-wrinkle cannot produce.
Profhilo is administered at 5 Bio Aesthetic Points (BAP) per side in two sessions, four weeks apart. Skin boosters are injected across the full face or target area. Pompi leads all skin booster and polynucleotide protocols at MediGlow and frequently combines them with prescription topicals for patients who want to address skin quality comprehensively.
Published clinical studies show significant improvements in skin hydration, elasticity and firmness after a standard two-session Profhilo protocol at 4-week intervals. PDRN polynucleotides have Korean RCT evidence for skin regeneration and hair follicle stimulation. Baby Glow contains 15mg of non-cross-linked HA alongside 8 amino acids, vitamin B6 and glutathione.
Skin booster options at MediGlow
Teoxane Baby Glow (15mg HA + amino acids + glutathione) · Profhilo (64mg HA BAP protocol) · Nucleofill (PDRN polynucleotide) · Jalupro (amino acid biostimulator)
The MediGlow approach
Why a GPhC prescriber changes what is clinically possible
Medication review before every treatment
Blood thinners increase bruising risk with injectables. Some antidepressants and antibiotics interact with topical products. Immunosuppressants affect healing. As pharmacists, Pompi and Lalit review every patient's full medication list before treatment — something most aesthetic practitioners are not qualified to do.
Prescription topicals as part of the plan
Tretinoin (prescription-strength retinoid), tranexamic acid and prescription-grade brightening compounds can be incorporated into an anti-ageing protocol where clinically appropriate. These extend and maintain results beyond what injectables alone can achieve — and Pompi and Lalit can prescribe them directly, without a GP referral.
Manage complications on the spot
In the rare event of a vascular complication from filler — such as a vascular occlusion — Pompi and Lalit can prescribe and administer hyaluronidase immediately. A non-prescribing aesthetician must refer. That difference is measured in minutes, and minutes are clinically significant in complication management.
No overselling — honest assessment first
As GPhC registrants, Pompi and Lalit operate under the same professional standards that govern NHS pharmacy practice. That means honest advice, including when a treatment is not appropriate — and follow-up between appointments as a matter of course, not an add-on.
All skin types
Every face ages differently
Skin type, genetic background, lifestyle and sun history all influence how and where ageing appears — and how treatments should be applied. At MediGlow, Fitzpatrick skin typing is part of every consultation, alongside a full facial anatomy assessment and medical history review.
South Asian and East Asian skin typically maintains collagen density for longer — which is why some patients notice ageing later but then more suddenly. However, these skin types are also more prone to post-inflammatory pigmentation from certain treatments, which means filler placement technique and treatment selection must account for this. IPL and heat-based lasers carry specific risks for Fitzpatrick IV–VI — MediGlow's Cutera Nd:YAG and Enlighten SR are both safe across all Fitzpatrick types.
Men also present differently — stronger facial muscles, thicker skin and different fat compartment anatomy mean that anti-wrinkle dosing and filler placement differ from female anatomy. Pompi and Lalit treat patients of all genders, backgrounds and skin types.
All injectable treatments at MediGlow are suitable for Fitzpatrick I through VI with appropriate technique adaptation. Laser and energy-based treatments are performed on the Cutera Enlighten SR and Nd:YAG 1064nm — both confirmed safe for darker skin tones.
What to expect
From consultation to results
Free consultation — assessment and honest advice
Pompi or Lalit review your full medical history, current medications, skin type and the types of ageing you are experiencing. They assess your facial anatomy — muscle strength, fat compartment volume, skin quality, Fitzpatrick type and resting facial positions. A treatment plan is discussed. You are never required to book treatment at the same appointment.
Treatment plan agreed — including timing and sequencing
If a combination of treatments is recommended, the sequencing matters. Anti-wrinkle injections are typically done first — fillers afterwards in a subsequent appointment, once the muscle activity has settled. Skin boosters can often be combined with other treatments. Prescription topicals, if prescribed, are started before or after injectables depending on the ingredient.
Treatment session — anatomy-led, adjusted in real time
On treatment day, the anatomy assessment is repeated — the face is assessed in both static and dynamic positions before any injection is placed. Each injection point is chosen for the individual patient, not from a standard template. Micro-adjustments are made in real time based on how the tissue responds. Aftercare instructions are provided and reviewed at the end of every appointment.
Follow-up — MediGlow checks in as standard
Pompi and Lalit follow up between appointments to ensure results are progressing as expected. A two-week review after anti-wrinkle treatment is standard practice. For skin boosters and Profhilo, the second session is typically scheduled at 4–6 weeks. You will never be left without a point of contact between sessions.
Client Testimonials
I went along to MediGlow to finally start my laser tattoo removal treatment with Pompi & Lalit. They were both very supportive throughout as I was a little nervous about the process & the pain, I felt at ease & all my questions were answered. The treatment itself was less uncomfortable than I had anticipated & I’m excited for the rest of my treatments to see the end result that I have been putting off for too long.
Erika Cunningham
I am having a tattoo removed at Mediglow and got to try their new Lazer. The whole process was well explained, the staff were knowledgeable and put me at ease throughout the procedure. Lalit contacted me several times afterwards to ensure I was ok and the tattoo was healing well. I will require a few more treatments, but I know that I am in professional hands.
Allison Wilson
Highly recommend Mediglow Aesthetic & Health! I’ve been taking laser sessions here and the experience has been fantastic. Pompi is extremely professional, kind, and attentive. She makes every session comfortable and always answers questions patiently. The clinic is clean, hygienic, and provides excellent service. Very satisfied with my experience so far!
Ibtesam Waheed
Frequently Asked Questions
There is no single best anti-ageing treatment — the right approach depends on the type of ageing you are experiencing. Dynamic lines caused by muscle movement respond to anti-wrinkle injections. Volume loss and deep static lines respond to dermal fillers. Overall skin quality, laxity and hydration respond to skin boosters and Profhilo. Most patients benefit from a combination, sequenced correctly. At MediGlow, every treatment plan starts with a full clinical consultation and facial anatomy assessment — not a menu of options.
Yes, in many cases they can — and for patients with both dynamic lines and volume loss, a combined approach often produces better results than either treatment alone. At MediGlow, if a combined treatment is planned, we sequence it carefully based on your facial anatomy, the areas being treated and the products being used. Your consultation will determine whether a combined appointment or separate sessions is the right approach for you.
Most patients find that anti-wrinkle injections last between 3 and 4 months before a top-up is needed. Some patients — particularly those who have maintained regular treatment for several years — find that results last slightly longer over time, as the treated muscles gradually weaken. Lifestyle factors including sun exposure, smoking and metabolism can affect how long results last for individual patients.
Yes — Profhilo is a skin booster, not a filler. It contains a very high concentration of non-cross-linked hyaluronic acid, which means it does not add volume or change the shape of your face. Instead, it disperses beneath the skin and biostimulates fibroblasts, prompting your skin to produce more of its own collagen and elastin. The result is improved skin quality, hydration, elasticity and firmness over a course of two sessions. Many patients combine Profhilo with anti-wrinkle injections or dermal fillers as a complementary treatment.
This depends on the medication. Blood thinners (anticoagulants such as warfarin, apixaban and aspirin) increase the risk of bruising with injectable treatments. Immunosuppressants can affect how the body responds to treatment. Some antidepressants and antibiotics interact with the topical products used before and after treatment. As GPhC-registered pharmacist independent prescribers, Pompi and Lalit review every patient's full medication list at consultation. This is something most aesthetic practitioners cannot do — and it is one of the most important reasons to choose a pharmacist-led clinic for injectable treatments.
Anti-wrinkle injections start from £175 for one area. Dermal fillers start from £300 per syringe. Profhilo is £350 per session (two sessions standard protocol). Skin boosters start from £250 per session depending on the product. A free consultation is always offered first — treatment is never agreed at the same appointment without prior assessment. Full pricing is available on the anti-wrinkle and dermal fillers pages.
No — not at MediGlow. Botulinum toxin is a prescription-only medicine under UK law, which means it must be prescribed by a registered prescriber before it can be administered. At many clinics, that prescription comes from a GP who has never met the patient. At MediGlow, Pompi and Lalit are both GPhC-registered pharmacist independent prescribers — meaning they can assess, prescribe and administer every anti-wrinkle treatment themselves, without a GP referral or third-party prescription. This is not standard across the aesthetics industry. It is the standard at MediGlow.
Full reference list
- Liu L, Xue Y, Chen Y, Chen T, Zhong J, Shao X, Chen J. Prevalence and risk factors of acne scars in patients with acne vulgaris. Skin Res Technol. 2023;29(6):e13386. doi:10.1111/srt.13386. PMID: 37357642.
- Kwon HH, Choi SC, Lee SJ, et al. Comparison of a 1064-nm Nd:YAG picosecond laser using a diffractive optical element vs a nonablative 1550-nm erbium-glass laser for the treatment of facial acne scarring in Asian patients: a 17-week prospective, randomized, split-face, controlled trial. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol. 2020;34(12):2907–2913.
- Dai R, Cao Y, Su Y, Cai S. Comparison of 1064-nm Nd:YAG picosecond laser using fractional micro-lens array vs. ablative fractional 2940-nm Er:YAG laser for the treatment of atrophic acne scar in Asians: a 20-week prospective, randomized, split-face, controlled pilot study. Front Med (Lausanne). 2023;10:1248831. doi:10.3389/fmed.2023.1248831.
- Manuskiatti W, Punyaratabandhu P, Tantrapornpong P, Yan C, Cembrano KAG. Objective and long-term evaluation of the efficacy and safety of a 1064-nm picosecond laser with fractionated microlens array for the treatment of atrophic acne scar in Asians. Lasers Surg Med. 2021;53(7):899–905. doi:10.1002/lsm.23368. PMID: 33326626.
- Minutilli E. Microneedling for treatment of acne scars: considerations on the successful management of this aesthetic procedure. J Drugs Dermatol. 2024;23(3):e79–e80.
- Shen YC, Chiu WK, Kang YN, Chen C. Microneedling monotherapy for acne scars: systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Aesthet Plast Surg. 2022;46(4):1913–1922. doi:10.1007/s00266-022-02845-3. PMID: 35426044.
- Araco A, Araco F. Preliminary prospective and randomized study of highly purified polynucleotide vs placebo in treatment of moderate to severe acne scars. Aesthet Surg J. 2021;41(7):866–874.
- Brauer JA, Kazlouskaya V, Alabdulrazzaq H, Bae YS, Bernstein LJ, Anolik R, Heller PA, Geronemus RG. Use of a picosecond pulse duration laser with specialized optic for treatment of facial acne scarring. JAMA Dermatol. 2015;151(3):278–284. doi:10.1001/jamadermatol.2014.3045. PMID: 25409158.
