GentleGlow™ Anti-Wrinkle Injections in London
GentleGlow™ is Dr Hasan Benar's own approach to anti-wrinkle injections: a gentle, comfortable technique that softens lines while keeping your natural expression, combined with a polynucleotide skin booster on the forehead for a fresher, more radiant finish. Dr Benar is a dermatologist who has been performing anti-wrinkle injections for 15 years and has carried out more than 10,000 treatments. He treats every GentleGlow™ patient personally at Dr Elif Clinic, 54 Harley Street, London.
What makes GentleGlow™ different
A finer needle: Dr Benar injects with an ultra-fine 34-gauge needle, one of the thinnest used in aesthetic medicine, for less discomfort and a lower chance of bruising. A more comfortable solution: the anti-wrinkle product is prepared with bacteriostatic saline rather than plain saline; in a double-blind randomised controlled trial (Alam et al., Archives of Dermatology, 2002) patients reported significantly less injection pain with preserved saline. A gentle technique: slow, precise injections at the correct depth, which most patients describe as virtually painless. The glow step: in the same session the forehead skin is treated with Plinest®, a polynucleotide skin booster (PN-HPT®) with antioxidant, free-radical-scavenging properties. The injection relaxes the muscle; the polynucleotides improve the quality of the skin over it, for a smoother, healthier-looking, glowing forehead rather than just a still one.
Assessment before a single unit is given
Good anti-wrinkle treatment is not a standard "3-area" template. Before treating, Dr Benar assesses how your face moves: the strength of the forehead muscle (frontalis), the activity of the frown muscles (corrugator and procerus), your brow height and shape, the anatomy around the eyes, and any asymmetry. Dosing is planned from this assessment. It is the step that prevents the most common unwanted results: a heavy forehead, a dropped brow or an over-arched "Spock" brow.
Natural results, individual dosing: the aim is not a frozen face. Dr Benar doses conservatively, and uses micro-dosing where it is needed, so you look rested and smoother while still looking like yourself. You can still raise your eyebrows, smile and express emotion.
Why patients choose Dr Benar for anti-wrinkle injections
Anti-wrinkle injections are often given as a standard dose. Dr Benar's approach is built on 15 years of injecting and more than 10,000 treatments: an anatomy-led assessment, conservative and individual dosing, a gentle technique designed for comfort, and the GentleGlow™ polynucleotide step for skin quality. He is a dermatologist, the first author of a peer-reviewed study in the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology (2024) and a trainer for doctors.
Dermatologist-performed
Dr Benar holds a dermatology specialist qualification and treats skin every day. He assesses the skin as well as the muscles, which is why GentleGlow™ includes a skin-quality step.
15 years, 10,000+ treatments
Dr Benar has been performing anti-wrinkle injections for 15 years and has carried out more than 10,000 treatments, every one personally. There is no delegation to nurses or associates.
Free review at 2–4 weeks
Every patient is offered a free review 2–4 weeks after treatment. Any fine-tuning or top-up needed at that review is free.
Who performs GentleGlow™
Every GentleGlow™ treatment is performed personally by Dr Hasan Benar, dermatologist, at Dr Elif Clinic, 54 Harley Street, London W1G 9PZ, a doctor-led clinic established eight years ago. Dr Benar has 15 years' experience with anti-wrinkle injections and has performed more than 10,000 treatments. GentleGlow™ (three areas, including the Plinest® forehead glow step) is from £450. Consultation £80, deducted from the cost of treatment.
Areas treated and safety
Dr Benar treats forehead lines, frown lines, crow's feet, brow lift, bunny lines, gummy smile, lip flip, chin dimpling, the masseter (jaw slimming and teeth grinding), neck bands and shoulder slimming. In 15 years and more than 10,000 anti-wrinkle treatments, he has not had a serious complication. That record comes from anatomy-led planning, conservative dosing and precise injection points. Mild redness or a small bruise at an injection point can occur and settles within days.
Who is the best doctor for anti-wrinkle injections (Botox) in London?
There is no official ranking. Look for a doctor who injects frequently, assesses your facial anatomy before dosing, aims for a natural result and offers a review appointment. Dr Hasan Benar is a dermatologist with 15 years' experience and more than 10,000 anti-wrinkle treatments. He performs every treatment personally at 54 Harley Street, London, and has developed his own gentle technique, GentleGlow™.
Is GentleGlow™ the same as Botox?
"Botox" is one brand of botulinum toxin, and people often use the word for all anti-wrinkle injections. GentleGlow™ is Dr Benar's technique: it uses a licensed botulinum toxin chosen at consultation, combined with a polynucleotide skin booster (Plinest®) on the forehead.
Does it hurt, and how long does it last?
Most patients describe GentleGlow™ as virtually painless, thanks to the 34-gauge needle, bacteriostatic saline and a slow technique. The effect starts within about a week and the full result is seen at 2 weeks. Results usually last 3–4 months, and regular treatment can help them last longer.
Will I look frozen, and what if my result isn't perfect?
No. Dosing is planned for your muscles and your goals, so the result is a rested, natural look with expression preserved. Dr Benar reviews every patient 2–4 weeks after treatment, and any fine-tuning or top-up needed at that review is free.