01/02/2026
Conference highlights
• The hype around polynucleotides is finally cooling down (thank goodness), only to be replaced by exosomes. I get asked about exosomes a lot- I’ll share my honest thoughts in a separate post.
• Relfydess is performing exceptionally well with impressive international feedback.
* Research shows that people who perceive themselves as younger tend to function better, stay healthier and live longer. Our brain strongly influences how our body behaves. Therefore ladies, our cosmetic treatments are not just vanity - they can support our health, function, and longevity 🙂
• “Ozempic face” responds best to a combination approach - biostimulators (Radiesse, Sculptra) alongside dermal fillers.
• A survey of Aesthetic Society members looked at the impact of repetitive full-face filler treatments on facelifts:
• No impact reported: 35%
• Increased operative time: 39%
• Distortion of tissue planes due to scarring: 50%
• Increased technical difficulty creating healthy flaps: 30%
• Increased intraoperative bleeding: 19%
Make of that what you will. My view is - everything in moderation. There is no need for repetitive “full-face” filler treatments. Some cheeks and temples I treated over 10 years ago still look great and never required re-injection, especially now that we know fillers last much longer than we once thought.
• In November 2025, the US Department of Health removed misleading FDA warnings on HRT - an important and overdue correction.
• The gut–skin connection is finally mainstream. Improving the gut microbiome is proving effective in managing skin conditions, particularly rosacea. I discussed this with a patient 7 years ago - she was told by her GP that it was “quackery.” I’m glad science has caught up.
• Botulinum toxin is now used therapeutically in rosacea.
• Non-surgical “nose job” should only be performed under ultrasound guidance. Aspiration alone is no longer considered sufficient. For this reason, we no longer offer non-surgical rhinoplasty. We’ve never had complications, but better to be safe than sorry
