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THE JUVENOLOGY JOURNAL

Evidence-led perspectives on skin health, medical aesthetics and longevity from our nurse-led clinic. Clear explanations of what treatments can and cannot do, what the research shows and what to ask before you decide.

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Forehead and Frown Lines: Causes, Treatment Options and What to Expect at a Consultation

Why do forehead and frown lines form? A clear guide to dynamic and static lines, the muscles that move your brows, what skincare can and cannot do, how treatment options compare and what a careful upper-face consultation in Maidstone involves.

May 1222 min read

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Body Sculpting in Kent: Comparing Non-Surgical Body Contouring Treatments

There isn't one best place for body sculpting in Kent. This guide compares non-surgical body contouring treatments, what the evidence shows for each and what to check before you book.

2 days ago11 min read

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Medical Aesthetics in the UK: Evidence-Based Trends in Skin Health and Non-Surgical Treatments

What are the latest trends in UK medical aesthetics? This autumn 2026 guide explains what the evidence shows for skin health planning, microneedling, peels, energy-based devices, PRP and exosomes, and what to check before any treatment.

2 days ago11 min read

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How to Choose a Skin Clinic in Maidstone: Treatments, Qualifications and Questions to Ask

Looking for a skin clinic in Maidstone? This guide explains how to check a practitioner's qualifications and registration, what a proper consultation involves, what to ask about prices and aftercare, and when to see your GP instead.

3 days ago9 min read

LONGEVITY & HEALTHY AGEING

THE LONGEVITY EDIT

Sleep, testing and the science of ageing well: practical, evidence-led reading on how to protect your long-term health.

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The Ultimate Guide to Sleep: The Science of Better Sleep, Recovery and Healthy Ageing

Oct 2037 min read

Longevity Tests in the UK Compared (2026): Blood Tests, Biological Age and Memberships

Oct 1822 min read

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Biological Age Testing: How It Works, How Accurate It Is and What the Science Shows

Oct 1127 min read

SKIN SCIENCE

UNDERSTANDING YOUR SKIN

How skin changes with age, hormones and lifestyle, and what the evidence says about caring for it.

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Acne Scars: The Ultimate Guide to Types, Treatments and Results

A clear, evidence-based guide to acne scars: how they differ from flat marks, the main scar types, how microneedling, lasers, subcision, peels and other treatments compare, realistic results, risks, costs and NHS access.

Oct 1732 min read

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Sugar and Skin Ageing: What Skin Glycation Does and What Actually Helps

What is skin glycation, and does sugar age your skin? A clear guide to how sugars stiffen collagen, what the human research does and does not show, whether glycation can be reversed, sensible NHS sugar advice and how to judge anti-glycation claims.

May 912 min read

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Perimenopause Skin Changes: Dryness, Acne, Sensitivity and What Helps

Dry, itchy or sensitive skin, new breakouts or flushing? A practical guide to skin changes around perimenopause: what may be behind them, a simple skincare routine, what HRT and supplements can and cannot do, and when to see a GP.

Apr 618 min read

FREE GUIDE

NOT READY TO BOOK YET?

Why does a treatment work for one person and not another? Our free guide, The Secrets of Anti-Ageing, explains why creams can only do so much, what really changes as your face ages, and how to choose the treatments that suit you.

20 pages covering every treatment we offer, with a two-minute mirror check and a worksheet to bring to your consultation.

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AESTHETIC TREATMENTS

TREATMENTS EXPLAINED

What each treatment is, what it can and cannot change, and what to ask before you book.

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The Ultimate Guide to Laser Hair Removal (2026)

How laser hair removal works, who it suits and what results are realistic. Covers lasers versus IPL, darker skin and light hair, sessions, side effects, aftercare, costs and choosing a clinic, with Juvenology's approach in Maidstone, Kent.

Oct 1833 min read

The Ultimate Guide to Cheek Fillers (2026): Results, Costs, Safety & Natural-Looking Enhancement

An evidence-led guide to cheek fillers: how the midface is built and ages, how hyaluronic acid filler works, what it can and cannot achieve, how long it lasts, the risks to know, alternatives and what treatment costs in Kent.

Oct 1628 min read

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Profhilo in Kent: Benefits, Cost and What to Expect

Explore Profhilo in Kent: what it is, how it aims to improve skin quality, recovery and suitability, and the listed price of £250 per session. Understand the questions to ask at a consultation at Juvenology Clinic in Maidstone.

Oct 99 min read

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OUR EDITORIAL APPROACH

WRITTEN IN CLINIC

The Journal is written by the Juvenology team and led by Marina Kostadinova-Yankova, our founder and lead practitioner. Marina is an NMC-registered, JCCP-verified nurse with more than 25 years in nursing, a background in cardiac care and an Executive MSc in Longevity.

Each guide sets out what the evidence shows, where it is limited and when a treatment may not be right for you. Articles are for general information and are not a substitute for a personal consultation.

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