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Vitamin injections are available at the salon following a consultation. Because this sits closer to health than to beauty, we take a deliberately cautious approach to how it is described and who it is suitable for.
We do not claim that vitamin injections diagnose, prevent, treat or cure any medical condition, and nothing on this page should be read as medical advice. If you think you may be deficient in a particular vitamin, the right first step is a conversation with your GP, who can arrange a blood test.
Speak to your GP first
This is the most useful thing we can tell you. Symptoms such as persistent tiredness, low mood or lack of energy have many possible causes, and assuming a vitamin deficiency without testing risks missing something that needs proper attention.
Your GP can arrange blood tests and interpret them in the context of your health and medication. If a deficiency is identified, they can also advise on whether treatment is needed and in what form, which in many cases will be dietary changes or oral supplements rather than injections.
We are a beauty salon and not a medical practice. We do not test for, diagnose or treat deficiencies.
Consultation and suitability
A consultation is required before any vitamin injection. It covers your medical history, current medication and supplements, allergies, and anything relevant from your GP.
Some medical conditions and medications mean vitamin injections are not appropriate, and pregnancy and breastfeeding require particular care. If there is any doubt about suitability, we will ask you to speak to your GP before we proceed.
You are welcome to leave a consultation without booking anything, and if we think you should be seeing your GP rather than us, we will say so plainly.
What we will and won’t say about results
Advertising rules in the UK are strict about health claims, and rightly so. We will not tell you that a vitamin injection will boost your energy, improve your immune system, aid weight loss or make your skin better, because those are health claims we cannot substantiate.
What we will do is explain what is being administered, what the consultation covers, what the possible side effects are, and what to do if you feel unwell afterwards. If you want to know more about the evidence for a particular vitamin, your GP or a pharmacist is a better source than any salon.
For general, independent information on vitamins and supplements, the NHS website is a good starting point.
Why clients choose it
What vitamin injections offers
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Consultation always required
Medical history, medication and suitability are discussed before anything is offered, never booked straight in.
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No health claims made
We will explain what a treatment involves without telling you what it will do for your energy, immunity or weight.
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Referred back to your GP where appropriate
If your symptoms need investigating, we will tell you to see your GP rather than sell you a treatment.
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Clear aftercare information
You will be told what to expect afterwards and what to do if you feel unwell.
Your appointment
What to expect
A private consultation covering your medical history, medication, supplements and allergies.
A discussion of whether this is appropriate for you, including when we would prefer you saw your GP first.
Clear information about what is being administered and the possible side effects.
Time to consider, with no expectation of booking on the day.
Written aftercare guidance and clear instructions on when to seek medical help.
How to prepare
- Speak to your GP first, particularly if you are seeking this because of symptoms.
- Bring a full list of medication and supplements, including anything bought over the counter.
- Note any allergies and any previous reaction to an injection or medication.
- Bring relevant blood test results if your GP has arranged any.
- Eat beforehand and have something to drink. Do not attend having skipped meals.
Aftercare
- Follow the specific written aftercare you are given.
- Some tenderness at the injection site is common and usually settles quickly.
- Seek medical attention immediately for any sign of an allergic reaction, including swelling, difficulty breathing, or a widespread rash.
- Contact your GP or NHS 111 if you feel unwell afterwards, and tell them what you have had.
- Do not exceed the intervals we advise between treatments.
Questions
Frequently asked
Will a vitamin injection give me more energy?
We cannot tell you that it will, and you should be wary of anyone who does. Persistent tiredness has many possible causes and deserves proper investigation by your GP rather than being assumed to be a deficiency.
How do I know if I’m deficient in something?
Through a blood test arranged by your GP, who can interpret the result alongside your health and medication. It is not something that can be established from symptoms alone, and certainly not by us.
Do I need a consultation?
Yes, always. It covers your medical history, medication, allergies and suitability, and there is no obligation to book anything afterwards.
Is this a medical treatment?
We are a beauty salon, not a medical practice. We do not diagnose, prevent or treat any medical condition. If you have a health concern, please see your GP.
Are there side effects?
Tenderness or bruising at the injection site is the most common. Allergic reactions are possible with any injection. These are covered fully at consultation, along with exactly what to do if you feel unwell afterwards.
Further reading
Related advice
Longer answers to the questions people ask us most about this treatment.
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