B12 Injections

To help with tiredness, energy levels and memory

Vitamin B12 is a water soluble vitamin that is involved with the metabolism and helps the formation of red blood cells, brain and nerve development. Most of us get our daily vitamin B12 from our food such as meat, fish, eggs and dairy, but those who are vegetarian or vegan, or on certain medication such as proton pump inhibitors (such as omeprazole) may not get the amount of the vitamin they need to function at full capacity.

When our vitamin B12 levels run low, it can make us feel tired, have low energy levels, depression and memory difficulties and if this sounds like you, it is important to speak to your GP to ensure that it is properly investigated. Due to the complications that can be involved with vitamin B12 deficiencies, we do not “treat” anyone who is suspected of having low levels of B12 in their bodies, or those that are currently being treated as such by their GPs, but instead offer the opportunity to experience B12 injections as a supplement to your normal daily consumption.

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Case Study

A had been tested many times previously for her vitamin B12 levels by her GP who told her that her levels were not low enough to be treated on the NHS. After getting frustrated at feeling so rubbish and having increased her consumption of foods containing B12, she wanted to have B12 supplement injections to see if it helped.

Within a week of her first injection, A was feeling so much more awake and energised, and less like she was walking around like a zombie. She now religiously visits once every 4-6 weeks to have her injection and has told us that she now couldn’t imagine going back to how she was before.

Why Come To Us For Treatment?

We always prioritise our patients wellbeing, placing them at the centre of what we doing and working with them, not on them. We are a highly recommended clinic and have been awarded 5 stars by Trust Pilot in recognition of our dedication to patient care.

We never overpromise the outcome of a treatment, and if we do not feel that a treatment is in your best interests, we will always refer you to someone who can help based on your own individual circumstances.

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In a Nutshell

What does it treat?
B12 injections are a supplement that can help you sleep better, feel less tired during the day, help your memory and help prevent brain fog.

Will I get numbed? No
How long will it take to recover? Immediately
When can I go back to work? Immediately

How long before I see a result? From 2 days but up to a few weeks
How risky is it? Minimal

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does an injection last for?

The effects of B12 will vary between patients but most notice the difference lasting between 1-4 weeks although some patients don’t notice it working, but tend to start feeling the difference when it’s starting to wear off.

What are the side effects of B12 injections?

The B12 injection would be absorbed quicker in the body but over time, there is little difference in efficacy between oral and injectable B12.

Who cannot have B12 injections

Whilst vitamin B12 is something that can be found in the food we eat, there are certain types of individuals who would not be suitable for having the B12 injections and a medical form would need to be completed to ensure that they would be suitable for the individual prior to a prescription being raised.

Those who may not be suitable for Vitamin B12 injections include (but are not limited) to those who have kidney problems or are diabetic, those sensitive to B12 or have problems with lower potassium levels and those with Levers disease. We also would not administer any Vitamin B12 injections to anyone who is currently under investigation for a B12 deficiency with their GP, or who is already being treated by their GP without a letter confirming support from their General Practitioner.

Can B12 injections cause acne?

There have been studies that have suggested that an increase in B12 levels increase the amount of the vitamin on facial skin which can cause some of the skins bacteria to produce a chemical that results in inflammation which could potentially lead to acne.

However, if you have skin concerns and are being treated for a vitamin B12 deficiency by your GP, it is important to discuss the risks and benefits with them as potential skin problems should not deter you from being treated with vitamin B12.

How long will it take to notice the difference?

Unfortunately, if you are under your GP for vitamin B12 treatments we are unable to see you unless we have a letter from your GP stating they are happy for us to do so.

Where do you get your B12 injections from?

A lot of practitioners import their B12 injections from other countries which means they are unlicensed and illegal to be sold in the United Kingdom.

All of our B12 injections are prescribed to the individual and as such, we purchase all of our B12 injections from UK pharmacies.

How often can I have B12 injections?

As vitamin B12 injections are water soluble, your body will exert what it doesn’t need through urination.

Although this means that you can have the injections as regularly as weekly, we would not recommend doing this as we would advise to undergo further investigation from your GP. As a vitamin supplement however, we are happy to administer B12 injections on a monthly bases.

Can B12 injections cause weight gain?

Supplementing B12 levels has not been found to lead to weight gain, however those who are deficient in B12 may notice a small weight gain when being treated by their GP as a vitamin B12 deficiency can cause appetite suppression.

Supplementing B12 levels has not been found to lead to weight gain, however those who are deficient in B12 may notice a small weight gain when being treated by their GP as a vitamin B12 deficiency can cause appetite suppression.

I get my B12 injections every 3 months with my doctor but I feel I need more, can you treat me?

Due to the face the B12 is injected, it hits your blood stream and starts working immediately but will take 2-3 days to be fully absorbed by the body.

Is it possible to have too much B12?

B12 is a water soluble vitamin which means that you urinate any of the vitamin that is more than your body can use- in other words, it is not stored in the body..

Why do I have to purchase them as a course of injections?

Unlike many other practitioners, we do not provide single injections of vitamin B12. The reason for this is that as a prescription only medicine, each individual needs to have it prescribed to them and if this was provided on a single injection basis, we would have to double our charges to make up for the extra prescription costs incurred.

At Sero Aesthetics we pride ourselves on putting our patients safety first and we there prescribe B12 injections as a course as several injections can be prescribed under one prescription for one individual.