Derma Advanced Aesthetics

26/02/2026

It’s always the quiet details that tell you everything.

Not the five gold stars.
Not even the words “world class.”

It’s the line that says:
“I was comfortable and put at ease.”

Because if you’ve ever walked into a clinic feeling nervous — whether it’s for your first consultation, a vitamin boost, or starting laser hair removal — you’ll know that comfort is everything.

On paper, her appointment was simple. A consultation. A patch test. A subtle tweak.

But it never feels “simple” when it’s your face. Your body. Your confidence.

She told us afterwards that what stood out most wasn’t the treatment itself.

It was the feeling.
Every step explained before we began.
No rush.
No pressure.
No assumptions.

Just space to ask questions.
Space to breathe.
Space to feel safe.

And I think that’s what people are really searching for when they book.

Because there’s so much noise online. So many opinions. So many stories — good and bad — that it’s easy to feel unsure about who to trust.

So when someone says it was “refreshing” to visit kind and knowledgeable professionals… that word matters.

Refreshing.

Not intimidating.
Not overwhelming.
Not sales-driven.

Refreshing.

To me, that means she felt heard. Respected. Supported in her decision to prioritise herself.

And that’s always the goal.

Whether you’re coming in for a consultation, a skin treatment, or simply exploring your options, it should never feel transactional.

It should feel collaborative. Calm. Informed.

You should walk out thinking,
“I’m glad I did that.”

Not because you look like someone else.
But because you feel more like yourself.

If you’ve been researching quietly… saving posts… telling yourself you’ll book “one day”…

Let this be your reminder:

You deserve to feel comfortable.
You deserve clear explanations.
You deserve professionals who treat you like a person — not a procedure.

If you’ve ever felt nervous before booking a treatment, tell me — what would help you feel more at ease?

Let’s talk.

25/02/2026

She said it so quietly in the consultation room.

“I just feel… flat.”

Not unhappy. Not trying to look younger.
Just noticing that her face felt different.

Her cheeks had softened.
Everything felt like it was heading slightly south.
There was a heaviness around her mouth that made her look sad — even when she wasn’t.

And then came the fear:

“I don’t want to look overdone.”

That’s the part so many of you sit with.

You want the lift.
You want the structure back.
You want to stop looking tired or heavy.

But you do not want big, puffy cheeks.
You don’t want to look different.
You don’t want people to know.

Here’s the truth.

Cheek filler isn’t about adding volume for the sake of it.
It’s about restoring support where time has gently reduced it.

As we age, we lose structure in the mid-face. When that support shifts, the lower face can start to feel heavier. Lines deepen. The expression changes — even if you still feel vibrant inside.

Strategic, subtle cheek enhancement can:

• Restore natural structure
• Gently lift the mid-face
• Soften heaviness around the mouth
• Bring back light and definition

Not by making you look “done.”
But by making you look like you again.

When it’s done well, no one says, “You’ve had your cheeks done.”

They say, “You look well.”
“You look fresher.”
“Have you changed something?”

The woman in these photos didn’t want transformation.

She wanted to stop looking sad when she wasn’t.
She wanted her reflection to match how she felt.

Afterwards, she looked in the mirror and simply said:

“That’s me.”

Cheek filler is for you if your face feels flatter, heavier, or less defined than it used to — but you’re scared of looking unnatural.

Subtle. Balanced. Elegant.

If you’ve been quietly wondering whether this could help you, let’s have an honest conversation.

No pressure. Just clarity.

23/02/2026

My go-to productivity habit is very boring.

It’s not a fancy morning routine or an ice bath or writing affirmations in a linen notebook.

It’s simply this:
I keep things realistic.

Because the quickest way to feel like you’re failing is to set yourself a wellness routine designed for someone who has no job, no family, no hormones, and unlimited time.

So my number one habit — the thing that actually keeps me functioning — is doing one thing at a time.

Groundbreaking, I know.

But honestly, most women are trying to do twelve things at once.

Reply to messages while making dinner.
Thinking about work while folding laundry.
Remembering appointments while also pretending they’re fine.

It’s constant mental noise.

So the most productive thing I do is simplify.

If I’ve got a busy clinic day, I don’t try to overhaul my life.
I don’t suddenly become a new person who meal preps and does Pilates at sunrise.

I just focus on the next thing.

Next appointment.
Next task.
Next small step.

And in terms of wellness, my biggest habit is walking.

Not power walking with a podcast about optimisation.
Just walking.
Fresh air, moving your body, clearing your head.
It’s the only thing that consistently makes me feel better, no matter what mood I’m in.
And it doesn’t require equipment, motivation, or a personality transplant.

Also — I’m very pro “reset moments”
A cup of tea.
A tidy room.
Five minutes of quiet before the next thing.

Wellness doesn’t need to be dramatic.
It needs to be doable.

Because most of the women I see aren’t struggling because they aren’t trying hard enough.
They’re struggling because they’re doing too much.

Carrying too much.
Thinking too much.

So my productivity habit is less about squeezing more in…

And more about cutting the nonsense.
Prioritising.
Leaving things unfinished sometimes.
Being alright with “good enough”

That is the real midlife glow-up, if you ask me.

Not perfection.
Just sanity.

So no, my go-to habit isn’t trendy.

But it works.
Keep it simple.

Do the next thing.

19/02/2026

There are treatments you rush to post about.

And then there are treatments you sit with

Learn. Practice. Refine.

This one was never meant to be loud.
It was meant to be right.

Being the only provider in the area offering this treatment isn’t something I take lightly.
Because exclusivity isn’t about ego — it’s about responsibility.

And when it comes to eyelids, responsibility matters.

You don’t have to decide today

You don’t have to commit.
You don’t even have to know if it’s right for you yet.

But if your eyelids have been on your mind — quietly, consistently, in moments you didn’t expect — that’s worth exploring.

Education comes first.
Consultation comes next.
And only then does treatment ever enter the conversation.

If you’d like to be kept informed as this launches, you’re welcome to join the priority list.

No pressure.
No hype.
Just information — when you’re ready.

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18/02/2026

I want to say something that might surprise you.

Not everyone who asks about CO₂ laser for the upper eyelids should have it.
And I mean that sincerely.

This treatment isn’t about selling the newest thing.

It’s about choosing the right thing — for the right person — at the right time.

Some women come in convinced they need something dramatic.
Others assume nothing can be done unless surgery is involved.

Most sit somewhere in between — unsure, cautious, and quietly hoping there’s an option that feels sensible.

My role isn’t to push.
It’s to guide.

CO₂ laser for the upper eyelids works best when:
• Skin quality is the main concern
• Laxity is mild to moderate
• The goal is refreshment, not reinvention

It’s for people who value slow, subtle improvement over dramatic change.
Who understand that skin health is a process, not a quick fix.
Who are willing to follow guidance and allow proper healing.
It’s not for people looking for instant gratification.
Or those unwilling to respect downtime.

It’s not designed to turn back the clock overnight.
It’s designed to support your skin in ageing better.

And that’s why I’ve chosen to offer it here — carefully, intentionally, and with limited availability.
Good results come from alignment — between patient, practitioner, and expectations.

And that conversation always comes first.

If you’ve been reading these posts and quietly nodding along…
If your eyes are the one area you keep coming back to…
If you’re tired of wasting money on things that don’t touch the real issue…

Then it might be time to talk.
Consultations are now open.

No pressure.
No commitment.
Just honesty.

17/02/2026

Today a long-standing client of mine came into clinic in tears after a consultation elsewhere.

She had been advised by her surgeon to consider Morpheus8 following a blepharoplasty. Instead of simply discussing that treatment, she was told her face needed far far more.

She was told she looked “unwell.” That her skin was sagging everywhere.

That the only way she’d look better was to gain 3 stone.

She was told the aesthetic work she’d previously had done was poor and unsymmetrical.

She was told her face didn’t inspire confidence as a manager.

She left feeling devastated.

So devastated that she panic-booked further treatments and even a facelift consultation.

No one should leave a medical or aesthetic consultation feeling broken down, shamed, or fearful.

Aesthetic medicine should never be about creating insecurity to sell a treatment plan. It should never involve criticising other practitioners or undermining work that has been done.

And it should certainly never attack someone’s appearance or character.

Our industry carries a HUGE responsibility.

Patients walk through our doors in a vulnerable position. They trust us. Words matter. Tone matters. Ethics matter.

If you ever leave a consultation feeling worse about yourself than when you walked in, please PLEASE pause. Seek a second opinion. Ask questions. Take time to think. You should feel informed and empowered — not pressured.

Confidence isn’t built by tearing someone down and offering to rebuild them at a price.

It’s built through trust, honesty, and care.

16/02/2026

“Let’s Talk About Healing ”

This isn’t a lunchtime facial.

And it’s important to say that clearly.

Healing after a CO₂ non-surgical eyelid lift is a process — and pretending otherwise helps no one.

There is downtime.
There is redness.
There may be swelling, scabbing, and a period where you look worse before you look better.

And that’s normal.

Because real skin regeneration doesn’t happen instantly.

What matters is proper preparation, aftercare, and realistic expectations.

This is not about hiding things under makeup the next day.

It’s about allowing your skin to heal properly so the results are worth it.

The people who do best with this treatment are the ones who understand that patience is part of the process.

And those are exactly the kind of patients I want to treat.

DM "Eyes" if you want to join our priority launch list

14/02/2026

B*t*x, skin boosters, fillers… all the moves! #

12/02/2026

When people hear “eyelid lift,” they immediately think surgery.

Scalpels. General anaesthetic. Weeks off work. A permanent decision that feels intimidating, even if the results can be excellent.

But surgery isn’t the only option anymore.

A non-surgical eyelid lift with advanced CO₂ technology sits in a very different category.

No cutting.
No general anaesthetic.
No removal of skin.

Instead, it works by encouraging controlled tightening and regeneration of the eyelid skin itself.

Is it the same as surgery?
No — and it shouldn’t pretend to be.

Surgery removes excess skin.
CO₂ encourages the skin you have to behave better.

That distinction matters.

Non-surgical eyelid lifts are ideal for people with mild to moderate hooding, crepiness, or heaviness who want improvement without surgical intervention.

It’s not about extremes.
It’s about refinement.

And for many people, that’s exactly what they’re looking for.

11/02/2026

Most people don’t realise this until it starts bothering them.

The upper eyelids don’t age like the rest of the face.
They don’t respond well to creams.
They don’t behave like cheeks or jawlines.

And they’re often the first place where ageing feels… personal.
The skin here is thinner.

There’s very little structural support underneath.
And once laxity starts to appear, it shows quickly

This is why women often say:
“I look tired even when I’m not.”
“My eyes feel heavy by the afternoon.”
“My makeup just doesn’t sit right anymore.”

It’s not imagined.
And it’s not you “doing something wrong”

It’s biology

And yet, because the eye area feels intimidating, it’s often ignored — or overtreated in ways that don’t truly address the skin itself

That’s where CO₂ laser for the upper eyelids is different

This isn’t about adding volume.
It’s not about changing eye shape.
It’s about improving the quality and behaviour of the skin itself

CO₂ laser works by encouraging controlled skin renewal

Over time, this helps the eyelid skin become firmer, smoother, and more resilient

But let me be very clear — this is not for everyone.
It’s not for someone wanting instant results.
It’s not for someone chasing perfection

And it’s not something I would ever recommend without a proper consultation.
Because the eye area demands respect

That’s also why this treatment isn’t widely offered locally
It requires advanced training, careful patient selection, and a very measured approach

For the right woman — usually someone noticing early to moderate eyelid laxity — it can be an incredibly empowering option

Not because it changes who you are
But because it brings your appearance back into alignment with how you feel

If you’ve been curious, hesitant, or quietly frustrated with your eye area — start with a conversation

No assumptions.
No pressure.
Just clarity

DM me "EYES" to start the conversation and book your slot on our priority waiting list

10/02/2026

09/02/2026

Not all skin is created equal

And nowhere is that more true than the eyelids

This area is delicate, mobile, vascular, and unforgiving.
There is no room for error, no space for guesswork, and absolutely no place for rushed decisions

That’s why eyelid treatments — even non-surgical ones — should never be treated casually

Every millimetre matters.
The thickness of the skin.
The way it heals.
How much contraction is safe.
How the eye itself must be protected at all times

This is why skill matters more than devices.
Training matters more than trends.
And experience matters more than promises

CO₂ technology, when used correctly, allows for controlled skin tightening and renewal — but the keyword is controlled

Used incorrectly, it can cause complications.
Used thoughtfully, it can create elegant, subtle lifting without surgery

This isn’t about chasing dramatic results.
It’s about precision, restraint, and respect for anatomy

And this is exactly why eyelid treatments should always be practitioner-led, not device-led

Because the eye area doesn’t forgive shortcuts.

If you’ve ever wondered why this kind of treatment isn’t offered everywhere — now you know.

Not everyone should do it.
And not every practitioner will.