Dr Farah Mydin

Dr Farah Mydin Book online >medicalskinclinic.ie Led by Dr. Farah & her expert team, provides both skin (acne/rosacea)& advanced aesthetic treatments.

State‑of‑the‑art equipment, personalised plans to deliver natural-looking results & clear, healthy skin.

21/05/2026

Stop wasting money treating your neck with toxin alone if the problem is actually loose skin.

Here’s the mistake I see all the time 👇

Toxin relaxes muscle.
It does NOT:
• tighten loose skin
• rebuild collagen
• improve crepey texture
• lift sagging skin

So if you can pinch lax skin under your chin or along your neck, toxin alone will only do so much.

A better neck plan usually focuses on:
✓ collagen stimulation
✓ skin tightening
✓ resurfacing
✓ improving skin quality
✓ treating texture + laxity together

Because neck ageing is rarely just “lines”.

It’s usually a mix of:
• collagen loss
• skin laxity
• crepey texture
• muscle movement
• volume changes

And treating only ONE part is why people feel underwhelmed with results.

SAVE THIS before spending more money on treatments that don’t match the actual problem.

Next I’ll break down:
• the best treatments for each stage of neck ageing
• what skincare actually helps
• and what I personally wouldn’t waste money on.

20/05/2026

Bot@x relaxes muscle movement. It does not tighten loose skin, fix crepey texture or rebuild collagen.

One of the easiest ways to tell? The pinch test.
If you can gently pinch excess skin around the jawline, cheeks or lower face, that’s skin laxity ,not muscle movement.

This is why some people feel disappointed after toxin treatments. The lines may soften, but the skin quality still looks loose, heavy or textured.

Ageing isn’t just wrinkles.
It’s collagen loss, elastin breakdown, thinning skin and laxity.

That’s where treatments focused on skin quality and collagen stimulation come in:
• BBL & resurfacing
• RF microneedling
• Quantum RF
• Medical-grade skincare
• SPF (daily, not occasionally)

Because frozen movement doesn’t automatically equal tighter skin.

The best anti-ageing plans treat BOTH the muscle and the skin.

18/05/2026

Quantum RF is one of those treatments that people don’t fully understand until they see the results.

This isn’t about overfilling or changing your face. It’s about tightening, lifting and improving skin quality by targeting the deeper structures that change as we age.

Think:
• Jawline definition
• Lower face tightening
• Skin laxity improvement
• Collagen remodelling
• Better skin texture over time

The best anti-ageing results usually come from treating the skin itself, not just freezing muscles or adding volume everywhere.

This is why I’m so passionate about energy-based treatments. Subtle. Powerful. Anatomy-led results that still look like YOU.

And yes… collagen takes time. The magic is often what you notice 3–6 months later when your skin just looks healthier, tighter and more refreshed without people knowing exactly why.

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16/05/2026

Your 30s are not your 20s. And your skin knows it.

Collagen starts declining. Cell turnover slows. That uneven tone that appeared out of nowhere? Not random. Your skin is quietly changing and if you’re still treating it the same way you did at 22, you’re already a few steps behind.

The difference between skin that ages well and skin that doesn’t usually comes down to one thing.

When you started paying attention.

Preventative aesthetics isn’t about doing more. It’s about doing the right things before you need to undo the wrong ones.

This is exactly what I tell every patient in their 30s sitting in front of me.

Save this for when you’re ready to have that conversation. And when you are, you know where to find me.

🔗 Link in bio to book your skin consultation.




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14/05/2026

Anua Azelaic Acid Toning Pads ➡️a 10/10 from me 🤍
If you have acne, rosacea, or redness-prone skin, this is your ingredient. Azelaic acid is one of those hardworking actives that quietly transforms your skin — and these pads make it effortless to use daily.
Who is it for?
✨ Acne-prone skin
✨ Rosacea & redness
✨ Hyperpigmentation & dark spots
✨ Uneven skin tone & texture
✨ Sensitive skin
✨ Pregnant & breastfeeding women one of the few actives considered safe during pregnancy, making it a great alternative when retinol and stronger acids are off the table

13/05/2026

Korean skincare mini series PART 2 🇰🇷✨

Medicube Deep Vita C Pads…
10/10 from me.

These are the kind of products that make people say:
“Your skin looks fresh.”
“Your skin looks expensive.”

Unlike a lot of aggressive brightening products, these focus on GLOW while still supporting the skin barrier.

You’ve got vitamin C derivatives, niacinamide, antioxidant-rich sea buckthorn and hydrating ingredients working together to help:
✔ Brighten dull skin
✔ Improve post-acne marks
✔ Even out tone
✔ Boost radiance
✔ Give smoother “glass skin” texture

And honestly?
This is where Korean skincare is getting very smart.

Not just stripping the skin with acids…
But combining active ingredients WITH hydration and barrier support.

These are gentler than the Zero Pore Pads, so they’re a much better option if your goal is radiance rather than heavy exfoliation.

My verdict?
Expensive-looking skin in a pad.

Part 3 tomorrow 👀

12/05/2026

Korean skincare mini series PART 1 🇰🇷

Medicube Zero Pore Pads — worth the hype?

Honestly… yes, for the RIGHT skin type.

These are one of the better exfoliating toner pad formulations I’ve seen from K-beauty because they combine both AHA + BHA exfoliation.

Translation?
✔ Helps smooth texture
✔ Helps unclog pores
✔ Helps blackheads/congestion
✔ Helps makeup sit better
✔ Gives that smoother “glass skin” look

But here’s the important part:
More exfoliation does NOT always mean better skin.

If you have rosacea, sensitivity or a damaged skin barrier and start using strong exfoliating pads every night… your skin can end up more inflamed, irritated and reactive.

Skin expertise matters more than trends.

My rating:
9/10 for oily, congested or textured skin.

Would I use them every day?
I could personally but I’d recommend starting 2-3x per week!

Next up in the series:
The Medicube Deep Vita C Pads 👀

10/05/2026

Start with the foundation.

A good BBL treatment clears the decks before we even think about injectables.

Pigment.
Redness.
Broken vessels.
Sun damage.
Uneven tone.
Texture.

Because glowing, healthy skin will always make your results look better.

You can have the most expensive skincare routine or perfectly placed injectables, but if the skin quality underneath isn’t being addressed, you’re missing a huge piece of the anti-ageing puzzle.

This is why I love combining BBL with prescriptive skincare and regenerative treatments.
You’re not just masking ageing… you’re improving the skin itself.

Think of BBL as skin reset mode.
Then everything else works harder afterwards. ✨

09/05/2026

Madeca Time Reverse fans, this one’s for you. 🌿
You already know what Centella does for your skin. Now imagine that, plus PDRN (Salmon DNA) working at a cellular level to firm, renew and rebuild. The Centellian24 Expert Madeca PDRN Cream is the upgrade your routine didn’t know it needed.
Stocked at the clinic because I only bring in products I truly stand behind. Every product I carry is 100% authentic, and this one has quickly become a personal favourite. ✨
This weekend only, I’ve taken €6 off as an intro price, bringing it to just €26. Trust me, you’ll want to get in before it’s gone. 🔗 Link in bio.

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