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Women, not girls, rule my world… (Kiss, Prince – RIP) He knew! In recent musings I’ve been considering the tightrope that is ageing, particularly as a woman (as things currently stand). Over numerous illuminating conversations, both the men and women I see, agree – “owning it” as an enlightened women-of-the-world, is a sexy and powerful formula. The…

….then I’d rather be by myself.”  Here, here to the beautiful Blake Lively (one of the most aesthetically pleasing people on my radar) … Looks aside, observing Blake and hubby (Ryan Reynolds), the key seems to be a level footing, mutual respect, and the ability not to take each other too seriously. A mighty tricky one to…

Dear Universe,  Is my youthful skin a fair trade for experience and wisdom? I mean, really? He-y-al NO! Is the answer. It’s OK though; Polynucleotides are here… When we’re in our 20s, we enjoy a skin cycle that is approximately three weeks in length, with a big hit of Type 1 (“good”) collagen when it concludes and fires…

DON’T GET LOST IN THE SHADOWS. LUMINATE YOUR LOOK WITH A LIQUID LIFT… With my favourite festival almost upon us (Did you know that Halloween hails from Ireland?) I thought it appropriate to talk about what to do with the shadows of the face. The number one reason patients present to me is to address,…

Repair and refine your shine, as the summer sun recedes    Following one final blaze as the kids returned to school, it seems the sun has taken her hat off for the summer season, giving way a cooler, Autumnal tone. With exposure at a minimum, now is the time to undo UV damage and get…

A NON-SURGICAL GUIDE TO THE STAGES OF AGEING- WHAT TO DO WHEN… Beauty in youth is a freak of nature. Beauty with age is a work of art. Whether it’s maintaining a fresh and healthy complexion, or softening etched lines and shadows; we understand the ageing process and know how to counteract and slow the…

“Whether you think you can or whether you think you can’t, you’re right.” Henry Ford. Sound advice as we welcome in 2023. Have you enjoyed/endured Christmas? What’s been your favourite gift? I received a beautiful cashmere scarf, which has barely left my neck, and a bottle of Chanel Sycamore, my favourite fragrance. With the exception of a, minor, second-degree…

Yo-Ho-Ho, Christmas cheer is most definitely here. Looo-aaads of you are away for the festivities – The Maldives, Miami, The Galapagos, Ghana, Colorado, Barbados, Austria, France, and Switzerland. I’ve loved hearing about where you’re headed. It’s the first-time things seem “normal” in forever, and I wish you all the most amazing time.   I really…

There are many things pitched to the aesthetic practitioner, but it’s quite rare that something sticks as an original product or technique. When I trained in the technique of hairline filler last year, it struck me as a winner. By carefully injecting anchors of select hyaluronic acid filler in the hairline, a subtle but effective…

It’s usual for the face to be prioritised when it comes to nonsurgical procedures. Frown lines, crowsfeet, tear-troughs and so on. That is, until the aging process starts showing up and leaving tell-tale signs on the neck, setting the two distinct areas out of sync and somewhat giving the game away.  (NB: Another area that…

Chase them away…before they’re here to stay. Known as the “crowsfeet of the lower face”, barcoded lip lines, or “Smokers lines” are a pain in the posterior once they are imbedded. As well as topical treatments, such as peels, resurfacing and prescription retinol, you can intervene with a little treatment we like to call the “Lip Refresh”.…

Tailored peel with micro needling to transform tired eyes…   Marrying a peel specifically for the eye area, with micro needling, our new Eye Refresh treatment tightens the trickiest of non-surgical areas, the upper and lower lids, without too much downtime. Three treatments, three months apart with annual maintenance. Here’s how it works… Chemical peel with micro-needling,…

Here to smooth your journey (and your face. Naturally). Stagger your payments for your regular injectables – a holy trinity of instalments (3 over 3 months) to keep your face fresh, with no stress. Whilst on the precipice of – nobody really knows, but more panic than party mode – we figured that having the…

  I’ve been thinking about the beauty landscape, as I was recently asked to write an article on how I see things. I’m always happy to share my experience and the reality of the what I see and what I’ve learned…Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and I shall simply say, one (wo)man’s…

Good gravy! The waves appear particularly steep and, ostensibly, unforgiving just now. How are you all doing as Easter zooms into orbit? (Time is now officially lost on me). I have borne witness to many things since last writing. These last few months seem to have seen a whirlwind of life changing experiences and circumstances from…