I ask if it’s kind of similar to having filler or Botox, but it’s actually the complete opposite. “This works with your skin, rather than against it. It’s literally nothing but your body’s own hydrating element. Not only is it going to deeply hydrate and reduce inflammation, but it’ll plump and restructure new collagen fibers, too,” he says.

Collagen and hyaluronic acid are the things that keeps skin hydrated and bouncy, and, sadly, both reduce as we age. In turn, that’s what causes lines and wrinkles, and is the reason skin loses its plumpness and elasticity.

In total I have ten individual, 2ml injections, each one to address particular points of my face. I have one next to each eye to refine all the lines and to brighten that area, one next to each ear to create a better contour and plumpness on my cheeks, as well as helping to lift my the lower part of my face. Another one is placed next to my nose and mouth, and then finally I have injections above and below my lips.

I’m intrigued by the idea of hyaluronic acid having an anti-inflammatory effect when it’s injected compared to when it’s applied topically. Tsagaris explains that it’s because it goes straight to the source – and, to be honest, that’s something I feel like I can get on board with. Keeping my skin hydrated is something I actively try to do, so to me, having these injections makes complete sense.

Once those injections are complete, it’s time for the cosmetic acupuncture. “What we’re doing here is activating the fibroblasts within skin to help repair and restructure the collagen and elastin fibers. Every time I place a needle into your skin, it acknowledges the injury, sending blood and anti-inflammatory agents to that area to kick start the reconstruction process,” I’m told. “This helps accelerate the absorption of the hyaluronic acid we’ve just injected, too.”

“I booked myself in for a £1,700 facial, and this is what happened next”