One of the things I hear quite often from women who come to see me is: “I don’t want to look younger. I just want to look a little fresher.” And honestly, that’s music to my ears. As our skin matures, it changes. We might notice it feels a little drier, doesn’t have quite the …
One of the things I hear quite often from women who come to see me is:
“I don’t want to look younger. I just want to look a little fresher.”
And honestly, that’s music to my ears.
As our skin matures, it changes. We might notice it feels a little drier, doesn’t have quite the bounce it once did, or that lines and changes in volume have become more noticeable.
None of that needs to be “fixed”. Ageing is completely normal.
But equally, there is nothing wrong with wanting to look after your skin or make small changes that help you feel good about yourself.
At my aesthetics clinic just outside Chichester, that’s very much my approach: natural results, honest advice and never doing more than I think you need.
So, if your skin is changing and you’re wondering what your options are, here are some of the treatments I often discuss with clients.
Polynucleotides for mature skin
Polynucleotides are probably one of the treatments I’m most excited about for mature skin.
They’re very different from dermal fillers because we’re not trying to add volume or change the shape of your face.
Instead, polynucleotides are injectable treatments designed to support skin repair and regeneration.
I often describe them to clients as giving your skin a little helping hand to do some of the things it used to do more effectively.
They can be particularly interesting if your concerns include skin quality, hydration, elasticity or fine lines.
And one of the things I really like about them is that the results develop gradually.
You don’t walk out of the clinic looking suddenly different. The aim is healthier, fresher-looking skin over time.
Profhilo® for hydration and skin quality
Another treatment I often recommend for mature skin is Profhilo®.
I think there’s sometimes a little confusion around Profhilo because people assume it’s a dermal filler.
It isn’t.
Rather than being used to reshape or add volume to particular features, Profhilo is designed to improve hydration and skin quality.
If you look in the mirror and think your skin simply looks a little tired, dull or less firm than it used to, this may be something we talk about during your consultation.
Again, the aim isn’t to change your face.
It’s about working with what you already have.
What about dermal fillers?
Dermal fillers absolutely have a place in treating mature faces, but this is an area where I really do believe less is more.
As we age, we naturally lose volume in different areas of the face. Carefully placed dermal filler can sometimes help restore balance or soften some of those changes.
But more filler doesn’t automatically mean a better result.
Quite the opposite.
I want someone to look at you and think:
“You look really well.”
I don’t want the first thing they notice to be your filler.
Every face is different, which is why I would never recommend filler based purely on your age. We look at your facial structure, what’s changed, what bothers you and, most importantly, what you actually want to achieve.
Sometimes I’ll recommend a very small amount. Sometimes I’ll suggest a completely different treatment. And sometimes I’ll tell you I don’t think you need anything at all.
What about lines and wrinkles?
Lines are part of having an expressive face, and I certainly don’t think the aim should be to remove every single one.
However, if particular lines or wrinkles are bothering you, we can discuss them during your consultation and look at what options may be appropriate for you.
My preference is always for a natural result.
I still want you to look like you.
I still want your face to have character.
The goal isn’t a completely different face. It’s simply helping you feel good when you look in the mirror.
Do you have to choose just one treatment?
Not necessarily.
Often, the best approach for mature skin isn’t simply choosing a treatment from a menu.
We might look at several things together: skin quality, hydration, volume loss, facial balance and the areas that actually bother you.
That’s where having a proper face-to-face consultation becomes so important.
You might arrive convinced you need dermal filler and discover that I’d actually recommend focusing on your skin quality instead.
Equally, you may not need as much treatment as you imagined.
I’ll always tell you what I genuinely think.
What does “ageing gracefully” actually mean?
Quite a few of my clients say things like:
“Maybe I should just age gracefully.”
And I think we may have misunderstood what ageing gracefully really means.
For me, it has never been about pretending you’re 25 again.
It’s about embracing every stage of life while still taking pride in yourself and making choices that help you feel your best.
We wear make-up. We colour and style our hair. We invest in skincare. We choose clothes that make us feel good.
I don’t believe carefully considered aesthetic treatments need to be viewed any differently.
The dictionary defines gracefully as doing something with elegance or beauty.
I’d say making thoughtful choices that help you feel happy and confident is a pretty graceful way to age.
After all, it’s not about looking younger.
It’s about you feeling good about yourself.
Natural aesthetic treatments in Chichester. If you’re considering aesthetic treatment but you’re worried about looking “done”, please don’t be nervous about coming to talk to me. I’m a Harley Street-trained healthcare practitioner, Independent Nurse Prescriber and practising Midwife, and I’ve always been passionate about helping women feel confident while still looking completely like themselves.
My clinic is just outside Chichester city centre, with a discreet entrance, and I only see one client at a time. I leave plenty of time around appointments too, so your visit is private, confidential and never rushed.
Consultations are complimentary and there is absolutely no obligation to go ahead with treatment. Come in, tell me what’s bothering you and we’ll have a chat.
