Glow Works Aesthetics

Just because you can, doesn’t mean you should 👀

Professional microneedling is a controlled skin treatment, not simply rolling needles across your face.

The needle depth, pressure, number of passes and treatment area should all be tailored to your skin, with strict hygiene throughout.

At-home microneedling can lead to:

✖️ Irritation from overuse
✖️ Infection or scarring
✖️ Changes in pigmentation or skin texture
✖️ Spreading cold sores, warts and other viruses
✖️ Minimal results from devices that only work superficially

When performed professionally and on the right candidate, microneedling can help improve the appearance of acne scars, fine lines and uneven skin texture.

Your face isn’t the place for a DIY experiment.

a consultation with Dr Carmen to find out whether professional microneedling is right for your skin.

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Let me save your skin (and your bank balance) 🫢

As an aesthetic and medical doctor, here are five skincare and aesthetics claims I’d de-influence you from:

1. You don’t need “preventative Botox” simply because you’ve reached a certain age. Treatment should be based on your facial movement, anatomy and individual goals.

2. A celebrity having great skin isn’t proof that the skincare line carrying their name created it. You’re also seeing genetics, lighting, makeup, professional treatments and often an entire skin team.

3. “Medical-grade skincare” isn’t automatically more effective. The ingredients, formulation, evidence and suitability for your skin matter far more than the label.

4. A 12-step skincare routine isn’t a flex if your skin barrier is irritated. More products can mean more ingredient overlap and more opportunities for sensitivity.

5. Peptides can be useful skincare ingredients, but a serum cannot reproduce the effects of an injectable botulinum toxin treatment. “Botox in a bottle” is marketing not medicine.

Good skin doesn’t require every trend. It needs a consistent, personalised routine and treatments chosen for a clear reason.

Which one have you been influenced by?

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Your schedule for glass skin 📆

Your lips but better 💋

Your beauty routine doesn’t need to be complicated.

It needs the right things, at the right frequency ✨

Once a day: the non-negotiables.

Think SPF, targeted skincare and active ingredients chosen for your individual skin concerns.

Once a week: give your skin something extra.

Exfoliation, a treatment mask or a focused product can help support texture, congestion and overall skin quality without overdoing it.

Once a month: this is where professional skin treatments can come in.

Depending on your skin, treatments such as chemical peels, microneedling, Hydrafacial or laser treatments can target concerns that your daily skincare routine can’t always address alone.

The key isn’t doing everything.

It’s knowing what your skin actually needs and how often it needs it.

Some things simply aren’t worth your money 💸

As an aesthetic doctor, my approach is always about choosing treatments that are appropriate, evidence-led and actually make sense for your face, skin and long-term goals.

5 things you should think twice about spending money on:

1. Thread lifts
2. Excessive lip flips
3. Cheap filler packages
4. Overcomplicated 12-step skincare routines
5. At-home radiofrequency devices

The best aesthetic treatment plan isn’t the one with the most treatments.

Whether you’re considering dermal filler, skin treatments or facial rejuvenation, the priority should always be natural-looking results, good clinical judgement and a personalised approach.

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Some things simply don’t belong together 👀

You can invest in the best treatments, but what you do between appointments matters just as much.

Skin boosters + skipping SPF?
Collagen banking + smoking?
Preventative treatments + sunbeds?
Expensive skincare + not cleansing properly?
Dissolving filler + immediately refilling?

You’re investing in your skin while simultaneously working against the result.

Good aesthetics isn’t just about what we add or treat.

It’s knowing when to treat, when to wait, and how to protect the work we’ve already done.

Which one do you think people underestimate the most?

Nefertiti Lift or Masseter Botox?

They’re not interchangeable.

Although both treatments use botulinum toxin, they target different muscles and create very different results.

✨ Masseter Botox
• Slims a wider lower face
• Softens a square jawline
• Helps with teeth grinding and jaw clenching

✨ Nefertiti Lift
• Relaxes the platysma muscles in the neck
• Improves jawline definition
• Can soften the appearance of early jowls and neck bands

The right treatment depends on your anatomy and your goals, not what’s trending on social media.

Book a consultation with Dr Carmen for a personalised assessment and treatment plan.