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A former NHS doctor has urged patients to try a three month skincare routine 'before considering Botox'. Dr Sam Bunting, a Harley street dermatologist and ex-presenter on TLC's Extreme Beauty Disasters, says beauty buffs who are considering going the knife will be 'pleasantly surprised' at the results.

Dr Sam, who also owns the dermatologist-adjacent skincare brand, Dr Sam's, also suggested that now is the "perfect time" to start a new skincare routine in time for Christmas and New Year's. It takes six weeks for skin to renew itself, so those who invest in their skincare now could have a glowing, refreshed face by December 25.

She said: "I tend to think of skincare prep in blocks of six weeks, whether I'm getting my patients ready for a wedding or anything of that kind,

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