Glass Skin

10/03/2026

https://open.substack.com/pub/joannecole760/p/women-ageing-and-the-radical-act?r=7t21xq&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

Women's History Month 2026

10/03/2026

I’ve been sitting on this idea for a while.

Every day in clinic I meet people who tell me the same thing in different ways:

“I don’t want to look younger… I just want to look like myself again.”

That moment, when someone stops recognising their own reflection, is something we almost never talk about honestly.

So I’ve started writing about it.

My first Substack article explores:

• ageing and identity
• the psychology of the mirror
• why looking after yourself can sometimes feel like a quiet rebellion

It’s called:

Women, Ageing and the Radical Act of Looking After Yourself

If that sounds like your kind of conversation, you can read it here 👇

See you over there,

Jo
Glass Skin

Joanne Cole - Aesthetic Director at Glass Skin. Writing about regenerative aesthetics, ageing well, identity and confidence, and the fascinating psychology behind why people sometimes stop recognising themselves in the mirror.

09/03/2026

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05/03/2026

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20/02/2026

Regenerative Microneedling with PDRN

Each treatment delivers 40mg of highly purified PDRN to support true skin repair, not just surface hydration.

Designed for: texture and visible pores• early laxity• thinning, reactive skin• pigmentation linked to inflammation• maintenance between injectables and biostimulators
Here we are improving dermal quality and collagen function over time. No added volume, no artificial finish.

In clinic, we alternate regenerative approaches depending on what the skin needs. polynucleotides to rebuild, exosomes to support healing and optimise recovery.

Following deeper microneedling, clinical aftercare is provided for use at home to support barrier repair in the days that matter most.

A structured, regenerative approach to maintaining skin quality. Exclusively at Glass Skin.

Complimentary Consultation essential to assess suitability.

11/02/2026

Benign Lesion Removal. Cauterisation.

A small, raised benign lesion treated using precise cauterisation to safely desiccate the tissue while protecting the surrounding skin.

The aim: controlled removal, minimal trauma, and clean healing.

4 weeks post treatment:

• Lesion resolved
• Skin settling well
• No complications
• Natural texture returning

Aftercare focused on keeping the area clean, protected, and undisturbed while the skin completed its repair phase.

All lesions are clinically assessed prior to treatment to ensure suitability and safety.
If there is ever uncertainty, medical referral always comes first.

10/02/2026

PUT THE BIBLE DOWN 🤓

Ganglion cysts are often told to “leave them alone and they’ll go away.”
Sometimes they do. Often… they don’t.

This client opted for aspiration to reduce the fluid build up and relieve the visible swelling around the elbow.

Immediate decompression was achieved, followed by a strict compression protocol to reduce the risk of recurrence and support tissue settling.

6 weeks on we are:

• Healing beautifully
• No return of the cyst
• Full function maintained

Ongoing advice is to use compression on higher strain days to keep pressure off the capsule and minimise re filling.

Simple. Clinical. Effective.

As always, full consultation, clinical assessment and aftercare guidance provided throughout.