botonics Plastic Surgery Group Recensioni 551

I spent virtually my entire time as teenager very unhappy with severe acne and wasted several years with the GP trying different antibiotics and washes which did not help at all. It was only after then that I was referred to a consultant who prescribed a course of Isotretinoin which worked wonders and was clear for over 20 years. Now at the ripe old age of 41, I had started to develop more and more spots and getting worse fast. Obviously, your confidence starts to get knocked and with a customer facing job, at my age, you start to feel embarrassed. I was unwilling, this time, to go though the normally NHS channels as I knew it would be months for an appointment (COVID) and even if I managed to get a referral, it would be a 6 months waiting list to see someone of any use. Because of this, I began to search for a private route, and this is where I came across Botonics and I thought I would give them a try owing to the large number of positive reviews. This is where the magic happens! From me sending my initial email, I had had a telephone consultation, first set of blood tests and results and had been delivered the medication in less than a week!! I have never known such a slick operation ever!! Dr Divya is great and explains everything and answers any medical questions you may have and Bill sorts everything from blood tests, medication, and all the other coordination needed to make everything run so smoothly. If you send an email to these guys in the evening, they will normally reply the same evening!! From being only 3 months into my treatment, I can say I am already nearly clear which is amazing, I suffer with a bit of dry lips but that’s it from side effects. The check ups are on time and regular and the dosage can be altered by Dr Divya to suit your progress and circumstances. My advice to anyone who is unhappy with their Acne and want it sorting properly and swiftly then contact Botonics!!

From enquiry to being on the medication took less than two weeks! Such a quick and efficient process, guided every step of the way by Bill and Dr Divya, both with great advice and knowledge of the medication. Of course their consultation is free of charge and with no obligation which is a bonus. I decided to go for it after being so conscious about my skin since being a teenager.

I didn’t experience any purge in the first months of taking Accutane, but I did get very dry skin and lips which is very common for this type of medication. My skin became noticeably better within the first 3 months which boosted my confidence a lot, especially when other people would give me compliments!

Dr Divya recommended me some great products to help with the effects of the dryness, which helped a lot. The whole team at Botonics are great and couldn’t do enough to help me throughout the process, even down to replying quickly to emails with my queries.

For anyone having trouble with their confidence due to their skin and whom have be turned down by the NHS, then this is definitely the right place to come! I put it off so many times and wish I’d started sooner, but I’ve now completed my six month course and could not be happier!

Many thanks to everyone at Botonics for helping me get to this point.

I have had problems with acne since adolescent and struggled to keep my skin clear of acne. I went on accutane treatment few years ago and I had such a good result and my skin was clear of acne for a few years. Recently with all the stress and uncertainty of COVID19, my skin flared up again and I decided to search online on getting accutane treatment in London. I found Botonics and once I contacted them, I got a relatively fast response and within a few days I got my consultation. The consultation was great as it was done online which was convenient and fast. Botonics organized the delivery after my consultation right away and my blood was taken a few days after. I received my accutane prescription delivery within a week after the consultation which was really convenient as I did not have to go to pharmacy. In my case, the purge lasted for a few months and by the 5th month I voiced my concern to Dr Divya about not having clear skin yet by this time and she put my mind to ease by prescribing me extra tablets for a few months as I was worried if I stopped at my 6th month and the skin was not clear yet that the acne might appear once again. My skin was actually started to clear up by the 6th month and I continued with accutane for another 3 months. Dr Divya had provided support throughout the process. Overall, I am very happy with the service especially when Dr Divya listened to my concerns about not having enough dose. I recommended Dr Divya and Botonics to my brother who was having the same problem as me and both of us have clear skin now. I really would recommend this service and Dr Divya to anyone who is having trouble with acne! I wish I had sought help sooner and not endured periods of shyness/embarrassment with my acne skin.
Thank you to Botonics team for helping me to achieve this clear skin!

I contacted Botonics when I found out I’d have to wait over a year under the NHS to see a dermatologist. I’ve been suffering from acne since being a teenager and being in my late 20s and getting married next year made me really want to get rid of my acne as soon as possible as well as to improve my confidence.
From the initial consultation throughout the entire course of treatment I was taken care of really well - the customer service was great, doctor Divya was super friendly and helpful and you’re prescribed the course so efficiently but safely at the same time. Being able to do the blood tests in Harley Street and being straight in and out, and doing your pregnancy tests at home and sending photos means you don’t have to go out of your way to hospitals for appointments but you’re still looked after well. If I ever needed anything I knew I could always phone the clinic or send them an email and I’d get a response straight away.
My skin has improved massively and I have no more acne left which is great. After the initial 2-3 months the skin just gets better and better. My Dr was also able to recommend some creams/serums that I could get at a local pharmacy that would help me with the dryness in the skin which was great.
I’d definitely recommend Botonics to a friend!

I approached botonics for our 16 y.o. son with acne (topical creams, prescribed by GP, are not working). His two siblings are on roaccutane through the NHS but waiting lists are now so long (understandably, exacerbated due to COVID) and he begged us to seek private treatment as his skin is being commented on at school (#kidscanbecruel). Botonics were fantastic - we had a speedy, virtual consultation; paid the full fee upfront (they do have payment plans though) and went for blood test in Harley St (you can do it by post if not a Londoner). Sadly, our son’s blood tests revealed he is not suitable for roaccutane at the moment and botonics declined to commence treatment and refunded us. Rather than being annoyed, I was reassured that botonics are not chancers/money-grabbers (cf. an unscrupulous Harley St group which a family member approached last year on another matter) but, on the contrary, are true professionals with the patient’s interests at the forefront. We look forward to engaging with them again in 2022 when son’s blood tests have been resolved. Bill could not have been more helpful.

After 1 year of endless NHS GP consultations, going on endless topical and oral treatments including oral antibiotics for 12 months, my adult acne didn't clear up. In fact, it ended up worse than before I started getting help from my GP.

I was pretty much thrown all these creams and antibiotics, without knowing if it's going to work or not. Every medication took 3 months to conclude it's effectiveness and it was like a rollercoaster ride of high hopes followed by massive dips back to square one. And the irritating creams for my already very sensitive skin, only aggravated my acne and triggered my skin to produce more deep set comedones as a result of irritation and dryness. So this went on for more than one year.

So it got to the point where I was avoiding going out, cancelling plans with my friends and feeling very down by the never ending acne issue, my confidence suffered so badly. I brought it up to my GP for a referral, I was told my adult acne was not 'severe' enough for a specialist appointment. So I was stuck with the option of going private or wait for my skin to deteriorate to the point acceptable for NHS specialist referral. For the sake of my confidence and sanity and social life, I opted to go private.

I searched extensively online during the pandemic for one that provided online consultations and with a fair pricing structure. In the end I decided to go with Botonics. It was super fast to get an initial consultation to discuss my suitability for going on Roaccutane. The customer service team responded professionally and quickly to my questions. The day I decided to go for the treatment, the blood test was arranged very quickly and the result was produced within few hours. Once that's done my medication was on its way to me within few days. So it was very efficient the whole process.

I can't describe how relieved I was once I started my Roaccutane programme. I started to see results within one month. All the deep angry inflammation started to calm down and things started healing properly. Maybe I am lucky, I don't suffer much of the common side effects at all. Apart from dry skin nothing else really. I get a big bottle of Cerave deep moisturiser, lather it on generously after shower every night. For the morning I always wear SPF 50 Neutrogena sunblock, there's one designed for acne prone skin that I use that's oil free.

Anyways I better stop rambling on. If you are hesitant to book with Botonics or considering Roaccutane, please do yourself a favour and make an appointment with them. You won't be dissappointed. If Roaccutane is right for you, it can be life changing. No more heavy makeup, no more cancelled plans.

Good luck guys!

I found Botonics at a really important time where I was truly at a breaking point with my skin after having tried other treatment options that didn’t work. From the initial consultation all the way through to my final appointment I’ve always had someone at the end of an email or phone call to give me any information/advice I needed.
Their entire process is very systematic and well structured. A positive point that sets them apart from any other service is that you can do everything (blood tests, appointments) from the ease of your own home. This is great because it makes this treatment accessible even to people who don’t live in London.
As for the medication itself, they give plenty of advice on how to manage the side effects as well as recommending products that can help (for example Aquaphor which works wonders for any chapped lips/dryness). Taking a medication such as Isotretinoin can be daunting but Botonics helps to alleviate a lot of that stress.
If you’ve dealt with acne for a long time then you’ll know how long the NHS waiting list is for dermatology. In the same amount of time it took me to wait for a single NHS appointment, I’ve finished my entire course with Botonics. I think that speaks for itself in terms of the speed of their service. Additionally, their communication is second to none with fast replies to any queries or concerns you may have.
If you’re reading this and are hesitant, all I can say is just try it because it could change your life in such a positive way. Having had this treatment with Botonics has given me a more hopeful outlook for the future and I would recommend their service to people in a similar situation to the one I was in. Thank you Botonics :)

I began to develop acne at age 13. This took a huge toll on my confidence and tried desperately to get rid of it through over the counter products, to changing my diet, and trying prescriptions my gp gave me from the mini pill, to antibiotics and topical treatments. While some things temporarily helped, nothing completely got rid of my acne. I had asked my gp to put me on accutane several times but due to the short supply of the treatment the NHS has, I was denied several times.

After years of it getting worse, I decided to go private. I worried that as an A level student, the appointments and blood tests would take up a lot of time; which is why I was so glad when I found out that with botonics, you can do it all online. The process was very smooth sailing. From the moment reached out, I was on the medication within a couple of weeks.

Dr Divya and the rest of the team were extremely helpful and provided all of the support I needed. She explained the whole process and answered the many questions I had in detail and depth, which I was grateful for.

I had minimal side effects as when I started to experience some negative ones, I was able to contact the team and they suggested a lower dose which helped. I started to experience clear skin around end of month three, and I have not had a breakout since. I have recommended a friend of mine who has acne and is struggling to get accutane through the NHS to reach out to botonics.

I am so happy with my decision to not only go on accutane, but to have found botonics who made the process very smooth sailing. My only regret is that I didn’t do it sooner. I finally feel a lot more confident in my skin and in myself generally.

Dr Divya has now prescribed me products to help with my skin post accutane, which will help with the red marks I have left from having acne for many years. This type of service you just couldn’t get unless you went private. To me, it has been worth every penny, and I can’t recommend botonics enough.

I suffered with acne for many years throughout my teenage life, I tried many over the counter treatments and eventually many pills and topical gels from the GP, nothing ever worked. Eventually I gave up taking any medicine and had no hope. My confidence was so low I did not want to go into university and I did not want to get a job and be around anyone. It was extremely mentally draining.
Luckily, I was blessed to find botonics and after reading the amazing reviews I had to try it out for myself. It was scary starting something new with the risk of many side effects but I knew that if it was my last option I was willing to try one last time. My consultation was very quick and comforting, I had my box of isotretinoin pills all sent to me in the post within a few days of me completing my first blood test. Throughout my journey Bill was always available to answer any questions or concerns I had immediately putting my mind at ease. They are very organised and never missed any of my monthly consultations.
In terms of the treatment, I had very mild purging(nothing my skin hadn’t looked like before) and I noticed a huge difference in my skins texture in as little as one week. My skin really started to clear up around 3 months of me using isotretinoin, my scarring and redness also decreased a significant amount which I was not expecting! My side effects remained minor throughout however the dryness of my lips was cured using Aquaphor which helped my lips to never crack or bleed. Also a heavy duty body cream and SPF helped to sooth my skin and keep it from overly drying up.
Now that my treatment is over, I must say this has changed my life and my confidence. I never thought 6 months ago that I would be able to look in the mirror without makeup on and not be sad or wash my face and feel smooth and healthy skin, like those around me. Truly this has been one of the best decisions I have ever made and really has changed my life in every way imaginable. Thank you so much Botonics!

I have always suffered from acne since I was a teen however the acne became worse suddenly earlier this year. I was very stressed due to my skin & as NHS waiting lists are too long I wasn't sure what option I had. I had already tried OTC products & antibiotics to treat my acne but it would never work for the long-term.
I found Botonics online & arranged a free-of-charge consultation ASAP. It was organised very quickly & I felt very comfortable speaking to Dr. Divya & relaying my concerns. She was very thorough with all the information & left me feeling confident in the treatment. My tablets were sent to my home within a few days and I was able to begin my treatment after just 5 days of the consultation.
The customer service team was very supportive & organised; they were very responsive to any queries I had & they were quick with setting up check-ups. I was given alot of information throughout my treatment which really helped to manage & ensure I received the best results.

At the beginning of treatment, I experienced a purge for about a month. I was made aware of this by my doctor & told ways to help manage my skin during this time. The side-effects I experienced were common & included dry skin/lips. They were not as worse as I imagined them to be & I was told of ways to deal with them. After the initial purge, my skin was becoming quite clear with the occasional breakouts & redness when my dosage would increase. Overall, my skin became clearer within the first 3 months of treatment.
Now that I have completed my treatment, I wish I had known sooner!! I was so well supported by the whole Botonics team & I am so pleased with my results. My family and friends have commented on how good my skin looks & this has increased my confidence a lot. I have really enjoyed my experience with Botonics & I will recommend them to anyone who is suffering from acne. This treatment has been the best decision for my skin & I am so grateful to the Botonics team & Dr. Divya for making this possible!

After suffering from persistent moderate acne since the age of 15 I was fed up of going backwards and forwards to my GP. I tried every prescription antibiotic as well as topical creams plus a load of other expensive over the counter creams, face washes etc. Nothing worked! My GP finally agreed to refer me to a dermatologist for roaccutane, however, I was told the wait could be up to two years. I couldn't wait that long and even then there was no guarantee they would prescribe me roaccutane so I went to Botanics.

My consultation was arranged really quickly by Bill and Dr Divya went through everything I needed to know about the treatment and answered my long list of questions!

Within a few days the blood test arrived which I did at home and posted back to the lab and once Bill confirmed I was suitable for the treatment I had my first roaccutane tablet.

Bill and his team at Botanics were very responsive to my questions - there were lots of them! Dr Divya was also there to provide advice and dosage adjustments as well as regular consultations.

All in all, a brilliant hassle free way to get roaccutane treatment and ultimately clear skin.

Isotretinoin treatment for acne – 5 months in!! I have almost finished a 7-month course of Isotretinoin and I’m so glad I made the decision to go on the medication. After reading so many terrible side effects and reviews online I was really hesitant and concerned about starting the medication. Initially, I had tried several courses of antibiotics, and several over the counter treatments and had no success, in fact I often felt like these things made my skin worse and irritated it. I was then referred to a dermatologist by my GP but after 6 months of receiving on the waiting list I started searching online for alternatives. After getting in contact with Botonics, I had my initial consultation with Dr Divya less than a week later!! A perk of living in London meant that I was able to attend a blood test in person within the next week and started the course of medication within 2 weeks. Such a fast process.
After expecting the worse I had little side effects from the treatment, the only thing I noticed were slightly dryer lips (Aquaphor became my best friend) and some slight joint achiness. Aside from this, I haven’t really suffered from anything else and am unbelievably happy with the results. My skin purged in the first 4 to 5 weeks and then cleared at about 6 to 8 weeks, and I haven’t had a breakout since then, even my friends and family have commented on how clear my skin is and I have felt much more confident.
Treatment with Botonics was really stress free and I had no problems getting in contact whenever I needed any advice. The flexible appointment system is also great and fits in well around my busy work schedule. I’ve had a great experience with Botonics and would really recommend them to anyone who is suffering from acne.

Before I found Botonics, I had persistent acne for several years and I had tried countless over the counter products including topical creams, pills and antibiotics- none of these treatments were effective and would only provide temporary relief at best. I was interested in acquiring a prescription for Isotretinoin via the NHS, but I had read online that other people interested in the same treatment were having to wait anywhere from 6 months to a year to even start their course, so I decided to seek a faster solution.

I found Botonics online when searching for a private firm that could prescribe Isotretinoin and after reading the treatment overview on their website I decided to contact them. Very soon after, I had a consultation with a doctor and they provided me with a lot of great information and made sure that the treatment would be suitable for me before proceeding. After the doctor had decided that I would be able to go ahead with the course, I soon received the postal blood tests and sent the first one in for evaluation. I quickly received the results back and I was able to start taking the Isotretinoin.

Botonics made the whole process very simple by providing clear, detailed instructions for every part of the treatment, including when and how best to take the medicine. I was also always very happy that I was able to contact them at any point if I had any queries or questions. This along with the checkup calls they offered made me feel very reassured about the entire process.

I am very happy with my decision to choose Botonics and I would recommend that anyone who is considering taking Isotretinoin should use Botonics for the most quick and effective treatment- I wish I had contacted them sooner!

Firstly I would like to say a huge thank you to the team at Botonics for finally making me confident and happy in my own skin. I had tried every product possible and spent thousands trying to clear my skin. I had visited the doctors several times and been given antibiotics and creams which were not working and if anything making my skin worse. I had asked to be put onto Roaccutane but was told that the waiting list could be up to two years. I could not wait this long as my skin was really getting me down and affecting my life. I googled 'Roaccutane treatment' and Botonics was the first result!! I emailed with my concerns and within the hour Bill had called me and set up a free no obligation consultation with Dr Divya. I spoke with the Dr and she explained exactly how the process would work. She explained how the calculations are worked and what she thought my treatment plan would look like. She allowed me to ask any questions (I had a lot). I then went away and thought about whether I wanted to go ahead. I spoke with my parents about this - this treatment is expensive (anywhere you go) but it is honestly the best money I have ever spent and has been a real investment in myself and how I feel.

I spoke with Bill about starting my treatment plan and then it was underway. I went to London for my baseline blood test, this was so easy to arrange and was a nice day out to London with my dad! As soon as the doctor had checked my levels were ok to continue with treatment, my tablets arrived in the post very quickly and I had started my journey! I was nervous to take the tablets as I had read so much about the side affects and some horror stories online... I have just finished my treatment and apart from a few side affects, and my lovely clear skin, I would not have known I was on the medication. My dose varied, and every month Bill or one of the team would email me to arrange my video check up with the Dr. The call was short and clear. Dr Divya would ask how I was getting on, ask about my side affects and whether I felt ok on the medication. She would then go through what my dosage would be and I would need to confirm this with Bill via email after to ensure I knew exactly what dosage I should be taking. I went through my treatment with very minimal side effects, the worst one being dry and cracked lips, but I never went anywhere without lip balm and this kept it manageable. Other side effects included slight muscle pain (not very frequently and not intense at all), dry skin and a couple of headaches, but these occurred once or twice over the 9 months and were manageable with paracetamol. I cant lie, the 'Roaccutane Purge' is real. My skin became 10x worse before it got better and I worried that it wasn't working. I was reassured by the team that this was completely normal. Of course the time frame differs for everyone, but after 6 months I did not have a single spot, and have not had one since. It is a tough process and you really do have to be patient, but the results are so worth the wait and the frustration at times. I came to the end of my 6 months and had my check in with Dr Divya and told her that I did not feel completely happy with my skin, she explained that i could extend my treatment and this is what I did. I added another 3 months on, which took me to today and I have never been happier with my skin. It is clear, bright and glowy. I had to have 2 blood tests in total, one baseline before my treatment started and a second half way through to check that my blood levels were still ok. The team were fantastic and I had a few questions throughout my treatment, mostly to do with ways to help with my side affects and they came back within the hour with ways to help deal with them. I felt completely supported the whole way through and I felt like the team really were there to make my skin perfect for me. No question was too much and I am so glad I chose Botonics. If anyone is thinking about this treatment, please do it! It is the best thing I have ever done and i am now happy and confident in my skin without makeup.

Thank you Botonics

I have suffered from acne since I was 11 years old, I am now in my 30's. It is debilitating some days and has affected every part of my life.
I have tried every over the counter cream and medication going and have tried prescription medicine such as antibiotics. But nothing worked.

I looked into Roaccutane on the NHS, however the wait time was very long and given the length of time I had been suffering from acne, I was looking for a more bespoke treatment plan that would be put together with care and attention.
After a lot of research, I found Botonics and was very impressed with the reviews. I decided to make contact and arrange a free consultation. At no point before or after consultation was I obligated to continue, it was completely my choice.
However after speaking briefly with Dr Divya, I immediately knew that I wanted her to be in charge of my skin. I felt that I trusted her and that she was sensitive to my concerns and confidence issues.
I agreed for Botonics to arrange my medication for me and I had it in my hands and was starting less than a week later. It was effortless and no waiting at pharmacies to order in the tablets. Bill was extremely informative and kept me right in every aspect of treatment. I never had to chase them up as Bill would send me out all the information I needed to know. I also felt comfortable that I could make contact at any point should I need to. It is a very well organised company.

I had constant support throughout and had regular phone calls with Dr Divya to check in.

Blood tests and pregnancy tests were provided and were extremely easy to do and submit.

I experienced a purge in my second month for a few weeks and have been clear since. I took a break for 2 weeks in the middle of my treatment for personal reasons and received nothing but support and encouragement from all staff at Botonics. That is part of the beauty of this company, it is all at a pace you can manage and a dose you can tolerate. I had a few side effects such as joint pain etc, but I was given expert advice on supplements to take to ease this.

I am now finished treatment and I cannot believe that this is my skin! This is the first time I have had clear skin in over 20 years. I no longer want to hide behind my hair and I have so much more confidence in myself. This treatment has been the best thing I have ever done and I highly recommend it and Botonics to everyone.

Botonics are unbelievably good. I filled in an online form for accutane treatment, assuming I’d be waiting a couple of days for a response, and within the hour I received a call from the amazing Bill who booked me in for a consultation with their GP Dr Aya THAT SAME EVENING!

Dr Aya was so helpful, and by the end of that night I was booked on for accutane - one day!!! Getting put on accutane has taken my friends 6 months when they did it through the NHS, and Dr Aya mentioned that because of COVID, if I went through the NHS I’d be waiting for up to 2 years which wasn’t an option for me.

My blood test kit was dispatched the next day by Royal Mail first class to my home address. My blood test was super easy to self administer and all I had to do was post it off to their partner lab. That same day my bloods were confirmed and my prescription and medication filed and dispatched.

Within the next THREE DAYS my full prescription for the entire course of accutane had arrived. - what good service !!!!

I’ve dealt with acne for 5 years. Nothing worked for me properly until roaccutane. I tried all the topical creams, all the drugstore face washes and the antibiotics too. Acne really does suck and I think it takes having it yourself to fully comprehend how awful it can be to your mental health and general confidence. I wish I’d gotten in touch with a dermatologist or a professional like Botonics as I would’ve realised that acne isn’t something that you’ll necessarily just grow out of, but nor is it something you have to tolerate. Accutane is the closest thing we acne sufferers have to a cure and it really is a miracle medication

This has been the best experience and customer service I’ve had with ordering anything ever, not to mention the fact that it’s accutane which is something that usually takes months on end to get distributed to you!

My skin is crystal clear now thanks to Botonics and I couldn’t be happier with how confident I feel.
if you’re debating accutane or indeed ordering anything from Botonics, please please do it! You won’t regret a thing!

Sarah-Jane Gilfillan

I was previously on Roaccutane in 2015 and remained acne free for 4 years. Spots started to appear again and got progressively worse and due to the wait to see a dermatologist with the NHS due to Covid, I decided to go private and with the price plan it was affordable. Dr Divya is thorough, reassuring, knowledgable and makes the journey stress free. The postal blood and pregnancy tests are ideal for those who cant travel to the office. The follow up appoinments, reconforming of dosage advice, length of trearment, price plan as outlined by Bill and Cassie were thorough and well organised. The medication was sent via post meaning I was able to access the service during covid restrictions. You never felt forgotten and you were able to contact the clinic at any point and given a quick response if you had any queries or issues. I had the common side effects of joint pain and dry skin but nothing too unmanagable. As advised by Dr Divya my acne did get worse before it got better but after 3 months I was completely acne free and have remained so ever since.

I always had issues with acne stemming from high school, thought it would pass as I grew up as it was a 'teenage thing' growing up, as the doctors/NHS etc would say, but never did.

Would have a quite an adverse effect on self confidence during those years and after, began to contact clinics/dermatologists in early 20s that would recommend things that I had already tried like creams and antibiotics, or would try to sell their own skin care products and it would usually be a cycle of that process. Found Botonics online and contacted them where I was able to get a free consultation, spoke with Dr Divya who reviewed my situation, face etc. took a blood test and once that came back they were happy to put me on isotretinoin, which was something I was hoping to be on all along as it was always recommended.

Received the medicine, instructions and all the details in quick succession from Botonics who are incredibly quick to repond to any questions/queries whether by email or phone. The experience regarding the medicine itself was good, the dryness of the face slowly kicked in after 2-3 weeks so I had to change moisturiser to combat that, lip balm for the dry lips and the occasional eye drops for dry eyes, I knew of the side effects beforehand as I was made well aware from the clinic during the consultation in advance. This would also be something they would regularly help me with throughout the treatment by giving advice on the matter.

Finished my prescription recently and there are no words to describe the skin transformation! Despite never visiting the clinic due to covid and travel related restrictions I always felt looked after and safe in their care, always had a method of communication if I ever needed to contact them. Regular check ups and blood tests which were always well organised, delivered and done on time so there was no waiting around or impatience. Never felt forced to do this or try that like with a lot of other places, I only wish that I did come to them sooner to help with my acne issues, feel a lot more confident in public/work and just a lot happier in general :). I would highly recommend Botonics as it has been an incredibly positive experience all round and I plan to continue to use them in the future!

Finally, after waiting for so long I was able to treat my acne thanks to Botonics!
I started getting spots 4-5 years ago and it just kept getting worse. I tried the NHS at first but my GP kept giving me creams that didn’t work which was delaying my treatment process, and when they finally decided to refer me to a dermatologist they said that the waiting time was 5-7 months! I even tried going to a private hospital where they prescribed me antibiotics that didn’t even do anything to improve my acne. At this point, I didn’t want to leave the house in fear of my acne being apparent.
I came across Botonics online, read the reviews and decided to book an appointment straight away. I was surprised at how fast they were! I received my tablets 2-3 days after my phone consultation, and had my blood test done the following week. Everything about the process was clearly explained and I had a check-up with the doctor every month, where I was constantly reminded to book an appointment. Every time I had a question I would just email Botonics where I would get a quick response within hours of sending my email.

At the beginning of my treatment I had a purge where my spots were all coming out in the first 2 months, but they were also drying out quickly. I also had some pain in my ribs in the beginning but that only lasted around 2 weeks. Other side effects that I had were: dry lips which lasted throughout my treatment, dry eyes which lasted for around one month and a dry nose which only started showing towards the end of my treatment. I also had some rashes that appeared every now and then, but my doctor recommended a very good moisturiser which helped recover them quickly.

I am very grateful to have found Botonics and treated my skin fully within 6 months. I am much more confident in my skin now and can take off my mask without thinking that my acne would show to others. My skin looks amazing and everyone at work can see the difference. I have a young friend suffering from acne so I recommended Botonics to her and she’s starting her treatment soon!

I have suffered with acne most of my life, despite countless trips to my gp and a seemingly endless catalogue of antibiotics, creams and over the counter products. My gp was reluctant to discuss Roaccutane and the waiting list was huge. Feeling like I had exhausted every option the nhs could offer, I decided to look for an alternative before my self confidence and mental health deteriorated any more as a result of my skin issues.
A Google search on private prescriptions for Roaccutane brought me to Botonics. After completing the online enquiry form I was immediately contacted by Bill to arrange a virtual consultation the very next day with Dr Divya. The consultation itself was free, and no obligation or pressure to proceed, and was arranged for early evening after I had finished work. Dr Divya was incredibly thorough and knowledgeable about the medication and was able to answer all the questions I had, whilst completely putting my mind at ease.
Following the consultation, finger lancet blood test kits were sent out to my home address the next day, being able to do it this way saved so much time on going somewhere to have blood tests and appointments. The test it’s self was so easy and painless to do, and once returned to the lab via courier I was contacted by Bill the very next day to inform me that the results were ok to proceed with treatment, he detailed dosage and I received the medication in the post the day after. The process was so fast and absolutely seamless, it was such a weight off my mind after so many years of getting no where. The time from my first contact to starting my course of treatment was roughly about a week.
I have monthly calls with Dr Divya arranged for my convenience in the evening after work, to check in on how the medication is going and to discuss any side effects or concerns I have, although she and her amazing team are always available to discuss anything should I need to, and are incredibly responsive to emails and calls.
My side effects have been fairly minimal, and I honestly wish I had gone down this route sooner, any one with acne will understand the negative impact it has on your life and to be able to get treatment like this is absolutely life changing. Im half way through my treatment and could not be happier with the process so far. After the initial purge and break outs during the first few weeks my skin rapidly started to change, and has not broken out since for the first time that I can ever remember and my skin looks amazing.