FAQs
Treatments by Age
General
There is no universal age. Skin quality, genetics, lifestyle and goals vary considerably, and a thirty-year-old with significant sun damage may benefit sooner than a fifty-year-old with strong baseline skin. The right starting point is a consultation, not a birthday.
Yes. Every patient is assessed individually before any treatment is recommended, looking at skin quality, facial structure, volume distribution, movement patterns and overall health.
Your 20s & early 30s
For most people in their 20s, daily SPF and a good skincare routine are higher priorities. Low-dose injections may suit those developing visible dynamic lines, typically frown lines or forehead creases. The goal is subtle prevention, not a frozen look.
Daily broad-spectrum SPF, a retinoid at night and antioxidant protection. These simple measures have the strongest evidence base of any anti-ageing approach, and they make every later treatment work better.
They shouldn't. The aim is to reduce repetitive muscle movement that would otherwise deepen lines, using low, conservative doses so that your expressions stay natural and you don't look treated.
Hydrating facials, gentle chemical peels and skin boosters can support hydration, radiance, barrier function and even tone by working on the surface and superficial dermis.
Early signs such as uneven tone, pigmentation and subtle texture changes can often be improved with peels and skin-quality treatments, alongside strict daily SPF. A consultation will identify what is suitable for your skin.
Your 30s & 40s
The 30s are typically for prevention and early correction. SPF, retinoids and antioxidants form the foundation. Conservative anti-wrinkle injections can reduce movement that deepens lines, while Profhilo, polynucleotides and chemical peels support skin quality as collagen declines from the mid-30s.
Collagen production declines more noticeably from the mid-thirties (research suggests around 1% a year from the mid-twenties), so by the late thirties the cumulative loss can show as reduced firmness, deeper fine lines and early volume loss in the mid-face, temples and around the mouth.
No. Profhilo is a high concentration of pure hyaluronic acid (HA), designed to deeply hydrate tissue and boost collagen and elastin production rather than a volumising filler. It disperses high-concentration hyaluronic acid through the tissue to stimulate collagen, elastin and fat cell production, improving hydration and firmness. An initial course is typically two to three sessions, with maintenance every six to twelve months.
Polynucleotides deliver DNA fragments that stimulate fibroblast activity and tissue repair. They suit thin, crepey skin such as the under-eye area and neck; results vary.
For early volume loss, conservative amounts in the cheeks, temples or perioral area can restore a refreshed look. The emphasis is on subtle correction rather than dramatic augmentation.
Yes. They are effective, well tolerated options for texture, pigmentation and early sun damage, and they complement injectable treatments well.
Your 40s & 50s
Device-based treatments are usually quite beneficial at this age.
Conservative fillers and biostimulators (CaHA and PLLA) address volume loss and laxity, and combination plans usually outperform single devices.
Declining oestrogen leads to thinner skin, reduced hydration, slower wound healing and accelerated collagen breakdown. Collagen-stimulating treatments (Profhilo, polynucleotides, biostimulators).
Biostimulators prompt your own skin to produce new collagen rather than simply filling a space. Calcium hydroxylapatite (CaHA) offers some immediate support followed by collagen stimulation, and is often used for lifting the cheeks and jawline.
Poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA) is more gradual, usually given as a course of sessions with results building over several months. Which suits you depends on your anatomy, skin quality and goals, and will be discussed at consultation.
Your 50s, 60s & Beyond
Yes. Many of the most rewarding outcomes are seen in patients over 60 because improvement from baseline can be significant.
It depends on what your face needs. Dermal fillers restore structure and volume, biostimulators (CaHA and PLLA) rebuild collagen and firmness, Profhilo and polynucleotides improve skin quality, and anti-wrinkle injections soften movement lines. Most patients benefit from a combination, planned at consultation.
Ageing affects every layer of the face. The underlying bone gradually resorbs, fat pads lose volume and move downwards, and the skin thins as collagen and elastin decline. Restoring support in the right areas, often the mid-face, temples and jawline, can improve the whole face rather than one line or fold.
Not when they are used well. I use conservative amounts, placed to restore support and balance rather than to change your features. Filling everywhere is rarely the answer, and sometimes the best result comes from treating a different area from the one that bothers you most.
Fillers add volume and structure directly.
Biostimulators such as CaHA and PLLA prompt your own skin to produce new collagen, improving firmness and support over time. They are often used together, and biostimulators can be particularly helpful where skin has become thinner.CaHA offers some immediate support followed by collagen stimulation, and is often used for lifting and firming. PLLA works more gradually, usually across a course of sessions, with results building over several months. The right choice depends on your anatomy, skin quality and goals, and will be discussed at your consultation.
Yes, in suitable patients. Carefully dosed treatment can soften forehead, frown and eye-area lines, and may help with neck bands and downturned mouth corners. The focus is balance and natural expression, avoiding a heavy or flat look.
Often, yes. Skin boosters, polynucleotides and biostimulators can improve texture and firmness in areas that frequently show ageing before the face does. Results vary, and a course of treatment is usually needed.
Vertical lip lines, thinning lips and downturned corners can be refined with small amounts of filler, skin-quality treatment and, where appropriate, anti-wrinkle injections. My aim is to keep lips proportionate and natural.
Healing can be a little slower with age, so bruising and swelling may last longer than in younger patients. We plan treatment timing around your calendar and give you clear aftercare guidance.
It varies between products and between individuals. Some treatments show an immediate effect, while others, such as PLLA, build over several months. Your practitioner will explain the expected timeline and maintenance schedule for your plan.
Your medical history, medications and any supplements are reviewed at every consultation, and treatment is only recommended where it is suitable and safe for you. Please tell us about everything you take, including over-the-counter products and supplements.