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Dr Riekie Smit

Aesthetic Medical Doctor Author & Trainer
Pretoria +2712 567 1313

30/10/2025

The Solution: What to Apply When Your Hormones Change. 🧴

In the last post, I broke down how Estrogen, Progesterone, Testosterone and Cortisol affect your skin’s collagen and firmness.
Now, here are the topical heroes that can help your skin fight back and thrive through every stage of life.

Pro-Tip: Sunscreen is Non-Negotiable!
UV exposure accelerates the breakdown of existing collagen—the very structure your hormones are already struggling to maintain. Apply broad-spectrum SPF 30+ daily!

Save this table and take it with you on your next skincare shopping trip!

29/10/2025

The Hormone & Skin Aging Connection:
It’s Deeper Than You Think. 🔬

Aging isn’t just about time—it’s also about chemistry.
Did you know that three key hormones are busy behind the scenes dictating your skin’s collagen, firmness, and glow?

Here’s a quick breakdown of the chemical messengers driving your skin health:

• ESTROGEN: Promotes Collagen synthesis, elasticity, and hydration. Decline/imbalance will show as: Wrinkles, sagging, severe dryness, and thinning skin.
• PROGESTERONE: Supports skin firmness, elasticity, and helps balance the stress response. Decline/imbalance will show: Loss of firmness and can lead to a dull complexion.
• TESTOSTERONE: Maintains skin thickness, firmness, and oil balance. Decline/imbalance will show: Loss of skin elasticity and overall thickness (in both men and women).
• CORTISOL: The Stress hormone. Accelerated collagen breakdown, inflammation (acne, eczema), and a compromised skin barrier.

Don’t let the “Stress Hormone,” Cortisol, wreak havoc. Chronic stress is a massive accelerator of aging.

The takeaway?
Commit to managing stress, good quality sleep and supporting your skin’s structure with powerful topical ingredients like Retinoids, Antioxidants, Hyaluronic Acid and Peptides.

27/10/2025

I LOVE it when patients take their own ‘before and after’ photos!
It’s a great way to be involved in monitoring the progress, together with our computerised skin analysis for every patient.

This wonderful patient showed her appreciation for the major improvement in her pigmentation.

We achieved these results with picosecond laser treatments combined with our recommended medical-grade skincare line.

25/10/2025

✨ Closing out the DASIL World Congress! ✨

What an incredible few days of learning and connecting with the best in dermatology, aesthetics, and surgery. Finished this last day with my presentation on reducing under-eye bags with new technologies—it’s always exciting to share and discuss the future of our field!
And to top off a successful trip, I had a truly wonderful lunch with my dad before heading to the airport. Nothing better than family time to ground you after a high-energy conference!

24/10/2025

Day 2 of Congress in Cape Town.

Great discussions and photos with friends and colleagues.

Moderating and presenting together with the legendary Dr Des Fernandes!

Today’s presentation I focused on the factors contributing to poor results with thread lifting.
And finished the day with a beautiful run 😍

23/10/2025

Just arrived this morning in beautiful Cape Town for World Congress

Presenting in the 3pm session about what’s new with botulinum toxin injections 💉💉💉

Will share some more details later…

22/10/2025

Excited to share that I’m working on a new educational project! 📚
This specific part is all about elevating safety standards when treating the masseter muscle.
Patient care and safety are paramount, and I can’t wait to share this with you all.
Keep an eye out for more information!

21/10/2025

7 Winners Already!
Are YOU Next? 🎁

Meet Marietjie. She’s Patient #8 and a total inspiration after her battle with Guillain-Barré Syndrome. We are ready to bring back her confidence and make that beautiful smile even brighter ✨

Treatments we’re planning? 🧐

Guess them in the comments to be our next skincare hamper winner!

17/10/2025

The Secret Shake 💉✨

Shake it, shake it! Preparing a biostimulator product is a surprisingly high-energy process.

It starts with the biostimulator in a fine powder form. We mix it up—not just with saline or water for injection—but with a special polyrevitalising solution. This super-mix gives your skin an instant hydration and glow boost while supercharging the collagen production!

We use a special mixing device to get this “shaken, not stirred” solution absolutely perfect before injection.

This solution is then injected to truly boost the skin’s own collagen production.

The Timeline:

✨Immediate Effect: instant glow and hydration (thanks to the special mix!).

✨The Real Magic: The profound, long-lasting results only start showing from about 6 weeks onwards as the body generates brand new collagen.

Remember, this is a medical procedure. Your journey starts with a consultation and evaluation to ensure suitability and discuss all the aspects of the treatment.

16/10/2025

Thinking about a thread lift? 🧵
Get the facts first!

This isn’t a casual treatment—it’s a medical procedure that demands respect and a strictly sterile environment.
While the idea of it might look painful, don’t worry! The entire treatment area is thoroughly numbed with local anesthesia injections for your comfort.

The beautiful, natural-looking results you’re after are highly dependent on several factors:
* The treatment plan tailored to your face.
* The type and amount of threads used.
* The skill and technique of your practitioner.

Always consult a registered medical professional before undergoing any medical procedure. Use this consultation to fully understand the process, discuss your expectations, and review all potential side effects and risks.
Your safety and results are worth the preparation!

14/10/2025

Want a lift without the surgery?
Here’s some considerations on Thread Lifting 🪡

✅ When to Consider It:

• mild to moderate sagging (early jowls or droopy brows).
• looking for a subtle, natural-looking lift.
• want a non-surgical alternative with minimal downtime.
• also want to boost your collagen over time!

🚫 When to Skip It:

• severe skin sagging (surgery may be required ).
• very thin or fragile skin.
• pregnant or breastfeeding.
• active skin infection.

Always consult a professional to see if it’s right for your unique goals!

12/10/2025

TTA Championships: 2nd Place in my age group🥈

Windy, rainy, and chilly for the 1500m swim at Primeview Dam, but got it done!
Then:
40km bike → 10km trail run

Nothing beats competing at the same event as my husband, daughter, and friends.
Chasing down the dream (and each other!)
So much fun!

Address

347 Calliandra Street, MONTANA PARK
Pretoria
0182

Opening Hours

Monday	08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday	08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday	08:00 - 17:00
Thursday	08:00 - 17:00
Friday	08:00 - 17:00

Website

http://drriekie.co.za/, https://www.riekiemedaesthetic.co.za/

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