Facethetics Ni

This lovely client came to me unhappy with the lines around her mouth, particularly her smoker’s lines (perioral lines) and the deeper nose-to-mouth folds (nasolabial folds).

We planned the treatment around softening these areas rather than trying to completely remove every line. As we age, we naturally lose volume and support through the face, which can make these folds and lines appear deeper.

Dermal filler works by replacing some of that lost volume and giving support back underneath the skin. The aim here wasn’t to change her face, just soften the areas that were bothering her while keeping everything looking natural.

We used 2ml of filler as our starting point, and you can already see a lovely difference. She may decide to add a little more once everything has settled, but I’d always rather build gradually than overfill in one appointment.

Results are immediate but continue to settle over the following couple of weeks. Depending on the product used, area treated and the individual, filler can typically last around 6–12 months, sometimes longer.

Small changes can make such a difference when the treatment is properly planned around the person 🤍

September has well and truly humbled me… and it hasn’t even started yet 😂

I’m forever banging on to my clients about making time for themselves, booking the treatment, taking the hour out and actually putting themselves first…

Meanwhile I’m trying to piece together nursery settling in times, school runs, kids clubs changing, work, homework’s on the way, and a social calendar that apparently belongs entirely to my children 😅 All while wondering where exactly I’m meant to squeeze myself into the diary.

We’re all guilty of it though.

We make sure everyone else is where they need to be. Everyone has what they need. Work gets done, dinners get made, uniforms somehow reappear clean and we just keep all the plates spinning.

Then every so often you catch yourself in the mirror and think… oh hello, remember me? 😂

So this is as much a reminder for me as it is for anyone else. Find the little pockets of time that are yours too.

An hour on the treatment bed. A facial. Getting your skin back on track. A coffee in peace. Whatever makes you feel a wee bit more like you again.

I spend my days telling everyone else to make themselves a priority, so maybe it’s time I took some of my own advice too 🙃

We might come last every so often… but we don’t have to stay there 🤍

Filler isn’t always the answer 👏🏼

Laura is in her late 30s and is the perfect example of what looking after your skin consistently can do.

Regular facials, microneedling to keep that collagen working, good skincare and just a little sprinkle of anti wrinkle treatment where needed… and tell me she doesn’t look like she’s in her 20s 😍

No filler. No changing her features. Just maintaining what she already has and keeping her skin looking fresh, healthy and glowing.

Aesthetics doesn’t always have to mean adding volume. Sometimes the best results come from skin first, little tweaks second.

If you’re not sure what your face actually needs, come and see me and we can make a plan that works for you 🤍

Fine lines don’t just change how your skin looks, they can change how you feel too.

Those little lines that start to appear can sometimes make you feel like you look more tired, stressed or older than you actually feel.

Sometimes a subtle treatment is all that’s needed to soften those lines while still looking like you.

IYKYK😉

👀 SOMETHING NEW IS COMING…

The next Facethetics NI Edit is nearly here, and this one is called…

✨ THE BACK TO YOU EDIT ✨

Summer has been all about the kids, days out, holidays, childcare and keeping everyone else happy 😂

But with September approaching and the kids heading back to school, I think it’s about time we made a little room for YOU again.

I’m not revealing what’s included just yet… but there are some VERY good treatments at VERY good prices coming with this one 👀

Before I release it publicly, I’m going to send the full details and booking access out first to those who want a head start.

Want to see The Back to You Edit before everyone else?

Comment “ME” below and I’ll make sure you’re one of the first to get it 🤎

Looking at these photos is exactly why I’ll shout from the rooftops about Zinzino BalanceOil 🙌🏼

This client originally came to me struggling with persistent redness, dryness and irritation around her eyes that she just couldn’t seem to get on top of.

Her Balance Test came back with an Omega-6 to Omega-3 ratio of 25:1, with her Omega-3 Index sitting at just 1.5% – so there was a massive imbalance there.

These photos are just two weeks apart, since consistently adding BalanceOil into her daily routine.

And this is why I’m so interested in looking at what’s going on inside the body as well as what we’re putting on the skin.

Omega-3, particularly EPA and DHA, is used throughout the body and supports everything from our brain and eyes to our heart, cells, skin and normal inflammatory response.

Inflammation is something we hear about constantly, especially with inflammatory conditions. BalanceOil isn’t a treatment or cure for any condition, but increasing Omega-3 intake can help support the body’s normal inflammatory processes and a healthier balance of essential fatty acids.

For me, it’s about supporting the body from the inside too….not just trying to fix everything from the outside.

If you’re interested in checking your own Omega-6:3 balance, or you simply want to start looking at ways to support your overall health and wellbeing, drop me a message and I can talk you through the Balance Test and BalanceOil. 🤍

Facethetics NI

Back to work after the most fun little family break to finish off the summer ☀️❤️

Although… can someone explain how going away with kids leaves you feeling like you’ve been on a three-day bender at a hen? 😂 Where do they actually get the energy?! I need whatever they’re having because I genuinely cannot keep up.

Anyway, back to reality and back to the clinic 🙌🏼

With September just around the corner, it’s actually the perfect time to start thinking about your skin again. The summer months can be hard on our skin, and as we move into autumn it’s a great time to introduce peels, work on pigmentation and texture, or finally get started on that skin journey you’ve been putting off.

Just a little heads up that availability will be more limited throughout September. With the kids going back to school and nursery and all the different settling-in times, my working hours will be a bit all over the place for the first few weeks 😂

So please try to get your appointments booked in advance, especially if you have particular days or times you need.

Right… coffee first, then back to making everyone’s skin glow ✨

This is exactly why knowing when to refer is such an important part of what I do.

This client came to me for a skin analysis after almost a year of trying to get on top of her skin with very little improvement.

I’m always conscious of avoiding antibiotic creams where possible, but sometimes they are necessary. Recognising when something needs medical treatment rather than continuing to throw products and treatments at the skin is so important.

After her skin analysis, I advised her to speak with her GP. Just 2–3 days after starting the prescribed topical treatment, look at the difference. After almost a year of struggling, her skin had calmed considerably within a matter of days.

A skin analysis isn’t just about recommending products or selling treatments. Sometimes the most useful thing I can do is recognise when your skin needs something different and point you in the right direction.

If you’ve been having bother with your skin, you’ve tried everything and you’re completely at a loss with what to do next, come and see me. You don’t need to keep guessing. I’m here to help you find some answers. 🤍