PHP Aesthetic

11/10/2026

Thinking about cupping? Where you have it done matters more than most people realise, especially for wet cupping, where a small amount of blood is drawn.

Cupping is not regulated in the UK, so standards vary a great deal from one place to the next. We have written a short guide to what a clinical setting adds, what it does not, and seven questions to ask before you book with anyone.

A few of them:
- Will you take a medical history before you treat me?
- Is every blade and cup single-use?
- Who would you decline to treat?

Read the full article: https://phpaesthetic.com/cupping-therapy-safety/

Individual responses vary.

Cupping therapy safety explained: why wet cupping belongs in a clinical setting, what a CQC-registered clinic adds, and seven questions to ask before you book.

22/09/2026

Heavy, tired legs. Skin that's lost its bounce. Or weight loss that's left the skin looking deflated.

LPG endermologie is one of the few treatments we offer that involves no needles, no heat and no downtime whatsoever. A motorised head lifts and rolls the skin, it feels like a deep, rhythmic massage and that mechanical stimulation wakes up the cells responsible for collagen and elastin.

Patients tell me two things consistently: their clothes fit differently, and they sleep better. One study measured salivary cortisol dropping 19% after a single session. In practice, most people simply fall asleep on the couch.

A full course is 10–12 sessions of 40 minutes, twice a week for around six weeks.

I've written a proper guide, how it works, what the studies actually show, and where the evidence is still thin: https://phpaesthetic.com/lpg-endermologie-skin-quality/

Every course starts with a consultation so you're properly assessed first.
22 Harley Street, London W1

A doctor-led guide to LPG endermologie: how it works on the dermis, what the studies measured for body, face, stress and sleep, and who the treatment suits.

10/09/2026

Collagen isn't only lost as you get older.

It's actively broken down and inflammation is one of the things doing the breaking.

TNF-alpha is a molecule almost no patient has heard of by name, yet it sits behind a surprising amount of what people come to see us about: persistent redness, skin that's slow to heal, skin that seems to be ageing faster than the rest of them.

It isn't a villain. It's part of how your immune system defends you, and you need it. The trouble starts when it stays switched on low-level, for years because in that state it drives enzymes that degrade collagen and suppresses your skin's ability to replace what's lost.

We've written up what it is, why it matters for skin specifically, and the four things that genuinely lower it. No supplement to sell you, just what the evidence actually supports.

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TNF-alpha is your immune system's alarm — and, left running, one of the drivers of skin ageing. What it does, why it matters, and what genuinely lowers it.

31/08/2026

Tired all the time? Low mood, no motivation, losing muscle and gaining weight around the middle?

It's easy to put it down to age or stress. Sometimes that's exactly what it is. But in some men these symptoms come from low testosterone and that is something we can test for properly.

The key word is properly. Testosterone follows a daily rhythm, so it has to be measured before 11am, fasting, and confirmed on two separate occasions. A tick-box questionnaire is not a diagnosis.

We've written a straightforward guide to low testosterone — what the symptoms are, how it's diagnosed, what treatment involves, and what the newest research says about safety. No hype either way.

Worth ten minutes if any of this sounds familiar. 👇

25/08/2026

Your treatment doesn't end when you leave the clinic.

We've just published our aftercare page : what's normal in the first few days, how to care for your treatment, and the things we want to hear about straight away.

It also carries a number you can ring seven days a week. If you're worried at ten o'clock at night about a bruise, we would far rather you called than spent the weekend anxious. You will never be charged for aftercare advice.

Every patient now leaves with a printed card carrying the same information, so it's in your bag when you need it.

Most clinics don't publish a number. We think you should be able to reach the people who treated you.

📍 22 Harley Street, London

15/08/2026

Not all skin boosters are equal and the newest one isn’t always the right one. ✨

With so many products on the market, the difference isn’t the syringe. It’s the approach: a proper assessment, honest advice on whether a booster is even what your skin needs, and safe, evidence-based treatment in experienced hands.

That’s how you get natural, refreshed skin quality, the kind that looks like a well-rested version of you.

The right approach. The right results.

📍 22 Harley Street, London

🔗 Book a consultation — link in bio

14/08/2026

The fat that matters most for your health is often the fat you can't see.

Visceral fat sits deep in the abdomen, wrapped around your organs and it behaves almost like an active organ itself, driving the kind of low-grade inflammation linked to heart disease and type 2 diabetes. The unsettling part? A slim-looking person can carry a lot of it, while the number on the scale says nothing.

In our latest article, Dr Philippe Hamida-Pisal explains what visceral fat actually is, why waist size tells you more than weight, and importantly what the evidence genuinely shows works to reduce it (and what's just clever marketing).

Read it here 👉 https://phpaesthetic.com/visceral-fat/

Visceral fat sits around your organs and drives real health risk — even in slim people. What it is, why it matters, and what genuinely reduces it, explained.

02/08/2026

However well you eat, your gut can only absorb so much. 💧

IV vitamin therapy delivers nutrients straight into the bloodstream, supporting energy, immunity, skin glow and healthy ageing. And at PHP Aesthetic-Wellness, every drip is prescribed and tailored to you.

Meet our signature drips from The Original to Age Rewind in our new article 👇
https://phpaesthetic.com/iv-therapy-signature-drips/

prescribed IV therapy · 22 Harley Street, London

Doctor-led IV vitamin therapy at 22 Harley Street — signature drips for energy, immunity, skin glow and healthy ageing, tailored to you. Book a consultation

13/07/2026

Skincare or medicine? Sometimes the answer sits quietly in between. ✨

Dermo-cosmetics are more than a pretty jar they're topical products with active ingredients that truly influence your skin, backed by clinical evidence. They can calm mild acne, support your skin after treatments like peels and microneedling, and help maintain healthy skin between visits. 💧

But here's the secret: the magic isn't the product it's the expert who chooses it for your skin. 🩺

At PHP Aesthetic-Wellness on Harley Street, our Medi-Cosmetics Consultation includes advanced 3D LifeViz imaging to reveal exactly what your skin needs no guesswork, no hype.

Ready to build a routine that actually works for you? 💛

📍 22 Harley Street, London W1
📞 +44 (0) 7917 785695
📧 [email protected]

👉 Book your consultation today, or read the full story: https://phpaesthetic.com/dermo-cosmetics/

Dermo-cosmetics sit between skincare and medicine. What they are, the evidence behind them, and why the right one comes from a consultation.

12/07/2026

We recently shared about menopause: now it's the men's turn. 💙
Andropause, the gradual decline in testosterone as men get older, can quietly affect energy, mood, focus, and overall wellbeing. It's common, it's real, and it's manageable with the right medical support.
At PHP Aesthetic-Wellness, we offer proper assessment and personalised treatment for midlife hormone health, for women and men.
Find out more 👉