02/27/2026
You can't have a milestone birthday (hello 40!) in aesthetics without taking a moment to appreciate the glow-up, and looking back at 30 year old me, I would say it has been a significant one. No gate keeping here! Here is what I have done over the last decade:
- Quarterly botox (yes, every quarter this past decade). If this before and after isn't the poster child for consistent crows feet tox, I don't know what is.
- Swapping trendy Sephora skincare for science backed medical grade products. I started focusing on ingredients and not influencers.
- Microneedling: I started in my mid-30's, but was not consistent until a few years ago, THIS is when my skin really started to change
- Lasers and devices: I have done everything from Ultherapy to RF microneedling, IPL and more. These have been so beneficial in changing the surface of my skin, from pigment to texture.
- Biostimulators: Both Sculptra and Radiesse. THIS has been one of the biggest game changers in my glow up. It literally stopped the aging process and brought back my youthful collagen rich skin. Multiple sessions over multiple years.
- Periodic fillers: Ive had filler in my cheeks, jawline, temples and lips annually for the past 5 years (lips for the past 7). Nothing else will give you "shape" and "contour" like filler. Also - yes. Those are my natural lips on my before picture. This is why lip filler is one of my favorite things to do. It changes the whole face!
- Peptides and HRT - These have literally changed my life. GLPs (Tirzepatide) and Testosterone have been the most impactful for me.
- Chemical peels - Anywhere from 3-6 times per year depending on my skins needs.
This may sound like a lot but there isn't a treatment I have done that has not contributed to this before and after. In the moment, the changes and progress might feel small, but when you look back over time, you can see they aren't really small at all. So TRUST the process, I promise your future self will thank you.