Cosmetic treatments provided by a GMC-registered NHS doctor

Cosmetic treatments provided by a GMC-registered NHS doctor Dr Maria Gkreka is an Emergency Medicine Speciality Doctor with 15 years experience in the NHS and a special interest in Aesthetic Medicine.

Dr Maria Gkreka holds a Master's degree (Distinction) in Skin Ageing and Aesthetic Medicine awarded by the University of Manchester.

Male and female faces are easily distinguishable due to sexual dimorphism, which refers to the physical differences betw...
11/01/2025

Male and female faces are easily distinguishable due to sexual dimorphism, which refers to the physical differences between sexes. Certain facial features are more commonly associated with men, while others are characteristic of women. Objective measurements and statistical analysis have helped identify some of these distinctions: Men typically have a wide, square chin, whereas women often have a narrow, V-shaped chin....

Male and female faces are easily distinguishable due to sexual dimorphism, which refers to the physical differences between sexes. Certain facial features are more commonly associated with men…

Have you ever been caught off guard by someone commenting that you look tired or sad, even when you weren’t? Our faces o...
11/01/2025

Have you ever been caught off guard by someone commenting that you look tired or sad, even when you weren’t? Our faces often reflect emotional and social cues that don’t necessarily align with our true feelings or physical state. Research shows that certain facial features are perceived as indicators of negative emotions. For instance, eye bags are associated with tiredness, furrows between the eyebrows suggest anger, and deep nasolabial folds (lines running from the nose to the mouth corners) imply sadness....

Have you ever been caught off guard by someone commenting that you look tired or sad, even when you weren’t? Our faces often reflect emotional and social cues that don’t necessarily align with our …

Skin aging occurs through two primary processes: intrinsic aging and extrinsic aging. Intrinsic aging is influenced by c...
11/01/2025

Skin aging occurs through two primary processes: intrinsic aging and extrinsic aging. Intrinsic aging is influenced by chronological and genetic factors—essentially, the natural passage of time and inherited traits. In contrast, extrinsic aging results from environmental and lifestyle factors, such as sun exposure and smoking. When examined under a microscope, intrinsically and extrinsically aged skin show distinct differences. These microscopic structural changes are reflected in their visible appearance to the naked eye....

Skin aging occurs through two primary processes: intrinsic aging and extrinsic aging. Intrinsic aging is influenced by chronological and genetic factors—essentially, the natural pass…

Facial aging is often associated with volume loss. In youth, a well-defined bony structure and supportive fat pads provi...
11/01/2025

Facial aging is often associated with volume loss. In youth, a well-defined bony structure and supportive fat pads provide balanced fullness throughout the face. As we age, bone resorption and the deflation of fat pads occur. Additionally, tissues lose their support, becoming lax and descending, which contributes to a sagging appearance. Fillers aim to restore lost volume caused by bone resorption and fat pad depletion....

Facial aging is often associated with volume loss. In youth, a well-defined bony structure and supportive fat pads provide balanced fullness throughout the face. As we age, bone resorption and the …

A youthful-looking eye relies on a seamless transition between the lower eyelid and the upper cheek, an area referred to...
11/01/2025

A youthful-looking eye relies on a seamless transition between the lower eyelid and the upper cheek, an area referred to as the tear trough. Age-related volume loss in this region can lead to noticeable eye bags, often exacerbated by skin laxity in the lower eyelid and puffiness caused by fluid retention. Below are photos of a woman who received 1ml of filler in her cheeks and 0.3ml in her tear trough on each side....

A youthful-looking eye relies on a seamless transition between the lower eyelid and the upper cheek, an area referred to as the tear trough. Age-related volume loss in this region can lead to notic…

The 7-point Shape™ for women is a non-surgical approach utilizing dermal fillers to lift and enhance facial features aff...
11/01/2025

The 7-point Shape™ for women is a non-surgical approach utilizing dermal fillers to lift and enhance facial features affected by the aging process. Created by the renowned plastic surgeon Mauricio De Maio, this technique employs specific injection points, referred to as MD codes, to restore volume and define the cheeks, chin, and jawline. In the accompanying photo, the MD codes are indicated as Ck1 and Ck2 for the cheekbones and lateral cheeks, C1 and C2 for the chin, and Jw1, Jw4, and Jw5 for the jawline....

The 7-point Shape™ for women is a non-surgical approach utilizing dermal fillers to lift and enhance facial features affected by the aging process. Created by the renowned plastic surgeon Mauricio …

A 44-year-old woman with a sagging and tired appearance was treated with a total of 15ml of hyaluronic acid filler. The ...
11/01/2025

A 44-year-old woman with a sagging and tired appearance was treated with a total of 15ml of hyaluronic acid filler. The treatment was performed in stages, starting with the volumization of the cheeks, which provided an indirect lifting effect on the lower face. Next, the lower face was specifically targeted by injecting filler into the chin and jawline to smooth and enhance the projection of the chin, while also sharpening and defining the jawline....

A 44-year-old woman with a sagging and tired appearance was treated with a total of 15ml of hyaluronic acid filler. The treatment was performed in stages, starting with the volumization of the chee…

This case involves a 53-year-old woman who presented with sagging in the mid and lower face, giving her a tired and sad ...
11/01/2025

This case involves a 53-year-old woman who presented with sagging in the mid and lower face, giving her a tired and sad expression. The second photo from the left shows the result after 4ml of hyaluronic acid cheek filler (2ml on each side). This led to noticeable improvement in cheek volume, as well as an indirect lifting effect on the nasolabial folds and jowls....

This case involves a 53-year-old woman who presented with sagging in the mid and lower face, giving her a tired and sad expression. The second photo from the left shows the result after 4ml of hyal…

This case study involves a 43-year-old woman who sought treatment for puffiness around her eyes, sagging, and volume los...
11/01/2025

This case study involves a 43-year-old woman who sought treatment for puffiness around her eyes, sagging, and volume loss in her midface, as well as jowls and a double chin in the lower face. These changes gave her an older, more fatigued appearance and made her look unhappy. After receiving 16ml of Juvederm® fillers, immediate photographs show significant improvements in several areas:...

This case study involves a 43-year-old woman who sought treatment for puffiness around her eyes, sagging, and volume loss in her midface, as well as jowls and a double chin in the lower face. These…

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Dr Gkreka is a medical doctor with 13 years experience in the NHS and a special interest in aesthetic medicine. Dr Gkreka is fully registered with the General Medical Council and has licence to practise in the UK. She is currently pursuing a Masters degree in skin ageing and aesthetic medicine at the University of Manchester.