Dermal Fillers - Could This Be The End?

August 7, 2025 Katelyn Munro

As regenerative treatments like Profhilo and Polynucleotides take the spotlight, many are asking ‘are dermal fillers a thing of the past?’ At Lumière MediSpa Oxford, the answer is a confident no. While innovation in aesthetic medicine is something we fully embrace, dermal fillers remain an essential tool in delivering natural-looking, youthful results when used precisely and thoughtfully.

In this blog, we explore how the rise of regenerative aesthetics is reshaping the industry and why fillers still play a crucial role in facial rejuvenation. It’s not about choosing one over the other, but about integrating evidence-based treatments that work in harmony. Whether it’s restoring lost volume or improving skin quality from within, the future of aesthetics is all about balance.

Why do we use LED (Light Emitting Diode) in our regimes?

October 31, 2023 Adrian Baker

Discover why we use LED (Light Emitting Diode in our treatments here and Lumiere Medispa).

LED therapy works by stimulating the skin at a cellular level. When the skin is exposed to specific wavelengths of light, it can trigger various biological processes. Dermalux uses three specific wavelengths: Red, Blue and Infrared. For example, red light can penetrate the skin and stimulate the production of collagen

Love The Skin You’re In with CellRenew Microneedling

March 3, 2023 Adrian Baker

Aesthetic Nurse Practitioner, Nicola Belson talks about one of her favourite “renewal” treatments following the winter months.

It's that time of year again when we often notice our skin looks a little dull and tired due to the environmental stresses of the winter months.

One of the ways we can revitalise our skin is with our CellRenew Micro-needling treatment.

Getting To The Point Of The Needle - The Things Most Patients Worry About Before Having Dermal Fillers. →

November 14, 2022 Adrian Baker

I am often met with a look of trepidation when I advise a dermal filler treatment for a patient, and I’m not really surprised given some of the bad examples and misinformation that are out there in the media.

In this journal post, I felt it was a good idea to bust some myths and explain the facts about dermal filler treatments, addressing the real concerns that my patients have had before going on to have successful natural-looking results.

Comparing The Price Of Botox and Aesthetic Skin Treatments

January 29, 2022 Adrian Baker

When embarking upon searching for a professional skin clinic, you will soon learn that there are many clinics, practitioners, treatments and brands of products - all with varying prices. This can certainly lead to confusion when you are trying to get the best experience and results for your money, but it could also be a risk to your safety. Below we will discuss some key considerations to use when comparing prices of aesthetic treatments, clinics and practitioners.

What makes Lumiere Medispa's CellRenew Microneedling so special?

May 5, 2021 Adrian Baker

CellRenew Microneedling

Lumiere Medispa

Right from the outset, Adrian Baker, Director and Founder of Lumiere Medispa wanted to develop a unique skin care treatment for his clinic. Adrian already offered Microneedling but wanted to create a treatment that would push the boundaries, his aim was to enhance cellular turnover to create an even more effective treatment that would revolutionise, Microneedling. Adrian focused his attention on researching skin care products and additional therapies that combined with microneedling would achieve this cellular turnover and aid in skin regeneration.

The True Cost Of Cheap Lip Fillers

November 17, 2019 Adrian Baker

A recent BBC Documentary has highlighted the need for extra vigilance when choosing a practitioner for lip dermal fillers, or any non-surgical treatment for that matter.

Whilst the treatment is generally a safe procedure, there are still some very serious complications that can occur with dermal fillers. Even in the most experienced of hands complications can still arise. The ability to reduce this risk occuring in the first place is essential, as is the ability to effectively resolve the situation if a complication does occur.