Anew Medical Aesthetics

02/03/2026

What did you expect?

Grey suit.
Low bun.
No muscles.
No personality.
No holidays.

I’ve spent over a decade in medicine.
I’ve built a clinic from scratch.
I work in the NHS and private practice.
I teach others.
I study all things longevity in my spare time.

And yes…I also train hard, wear bikinis on holiday and enjoy my life.

Strength doesn’t cancel intelligence.
Femininity doesn’t cancel credibility.
Confidence doesn’t cancel competence.

Maybe the image of what a doctor “should” look like needs updating?

01/03/2026

On holiday my skincare routine changes, even though the goal stays the same.

Even with SPF50 and consciously protecting my face, UV exposure is still significantly higher somewhere like Dubai, so my skin needs more support and less stimulation.

The main adjustment is how often I use actives.
I don’t use the Retinol Peptide Complex every night like I would at home. Retinoids increase cell turnover and can make skin more reactive to UV, so in stronger sun I simply reduce the frequency rather than stopping completely.

I also change what I pair with my Boost device. Instead of the Activating Serum, I use only the Ceramides & Postbiotics serum to focus on barrier repair.

Ingredients like Vitamin C and Niacinamide aren’t harmful in the sun, but higher UV levels make skin more reactive, so while away I prioritise stabilising the skin rather than stimulating it.

This helps maintain results, prevent irritation and keep the skin barrier resilient while travelling.

Your routine shouldn’t be fixed, it should adapt to your environment. If you need any help refining yours, drop us a DM.

27/02/2026

Sometimes you meet someone at exactly the right time.

I met this lovely lady in A&E. Her skin was so inflamed and sore, and her eyes so swollen, she could barely open them. She was distressed and exhausted. This had been happening on and off for years.

She had seen her GP multiple times, been prescribed various steroid creams and emollients, and even a potent topical immunosuppressant from dermatology, with little lasting improvement.

In the acute setting, the GP in me needed to settle the inflammation quickly, so she was given a short course of oral steroids to reduce the swelling enough for her to function.

But it was clear this was a severely compromised skin barrier.

Once the acute flare was controlled, we stripped everything back. No harsh actives. No complicated routine.

Internally:
• Beauty Focus Collagen+ with ceramides
• Omega 3 for additional anti inflammatory and barrier support

Externally:
• LumiSpa with Sensitive Cleanser
• Ceramides & Postbiotics serum
• Thirst Fix moisturiser

Our focus: repair the barrier, reduce inflammation, support the skin from within.

Within days, the difference was visible.
Redness reduced. Swelling settled. Skin calmer, stronger, more resilient.

Often it is not about adding more.
It is about removing what is not working and repairing a disrupted skin barrier.

If your skin feels stuck in a cycle of flare and suppression, it may be time to look at barrier health and internal support, not just stronger prescriptions.

26/02/2026

After 4.5 years, we’re saying goodbye to the Stamford clinic.

And no, I’m not moving to Dubai…not yet anyway! It’s time for a new chapter as we return to Peterborough, where many of you first started this journey with me over 11 years ago.

We won’t be moving into our forever home just yet… but there is something exciting in the pipeline, and I can’t wait to share more with you soon.

Appointments in Peterborough are available to book from 1st April via the website.

I really hope you’ll join us for what’s coming next 🤍

24/02/2026

Spotted this in clinic lately? It’s the Prysm iO.

In regenerative medicine we don’t just look at the surface of your skin; look at the biology driving it.

This device measures your antioxidant status, essentially your body’s ability to defend itself against oxidative stress.

Why that matters:
Oxidative stress is one of the biggest accelerators of ageing. It damages cell membranes, DNA and proteins, and in the skin it directly contributes to collagen breakdown.
Less protection means faster loss of firmness, slower healing, more inflammation and dullness.

Antioxidants act as your internal protection system. They neutralise free radicals before they trigger the cascade that leads to tissue damage and visible ageing.

But here’s the most important part:

Two people can have the same treatment and completely different outcomes depending on their cellular resilience.

If your antioxidant reserves are low:
• collagen stimulation treatments are less efficient
• recovery is slower
• results don’t last as long

If your reserves are strong:
• your skin repairs better
• you build collagen more effectively
• treatments work with your biology rather than fighting against it

So this isn’t just a number.
It helps us understand how receptive your body is likely to be to regenerative treatments.

If you’re in clinic and want to know your score, just ask at your visit, it takes just 15 seconds.

Because the best aesthetic results don’t start with injectables. They start with your internal health.

23/02/2026

If you needed a reminder… you deserve a little pampering 🤍

22/02/2026

Collagen loss is not linear.

From our mid 20s we lose around 1% of collagen each year as part of normal ageing.

But menopause changes the biology of skin, not just the timeline.

Around 30% of skin collagen is lost in the first five years after menopause, followed by a continued decline at roughly twice the previous yearly rate.

This is why skin suddenly feels thinner, drier and less elastic during this stage of life.

Collagen supplements only make sense if they address both sides of the equation - supporting production AND protecting what remains.

Hydrolysed peptides provide the building blocks.
Lutein (a potent antioxidant) helps reduce breakdown.
Ceramides support barrier integrity and hydration.

Formulation matters more than marketing

Are you taking a collagen supplement?

20/02/2026

Let’s talk about Sculptra… our latest addition to the clinic.

I have been really intentional about bringing this treatment in. It aligns so closely with how I believe aesthetics should be approached, supporting the skin to rebuild and strengthen rather than simply adding volume.

Sculptra works by stimulating your own collagen production. Results develop gradually, with most patients needing a course of 2 to 3 treatments, and improvements can last up to two years.

It may be particularly helpful if you are noticing:

• temple hollowing
• mid face volume loss
• early jowling
• increasing skin laxity
• skin that feels less firm than it once did

This is about subtle, progressive change. About restoring structure in a way that looks natural and feels like you.

If you are curious about whether Sculptra could be right for you, send me a message with “SCULPTRA” or book a consultation via the link in bio.

17/02/2026

Let’s look at this transformation…
Now > immediately after > before 💉

Tear trough filler can look incredibly natural… but only in the right client.

This is one of the most over-requested and most over-treated areas in aesthetics.

Done well, it softens tiredness.
Done in the wrong patient, it creates heaviness.

The ideal candidate has:
• A mild hollow
• Darkness caused by shadowing (not pigmentation)
• No under-eye bags or fat pad prolapse

Filler improves contour.
It does not remove bags.
It does not treat pigmentation.

A good consultation isn’t about finding a way to treat, it’s about knowing when not to.

DM for assessment or book via link in bio.

17/02/2026

14/02/2026

Retinol often gets blamed for irritation.
But it’s not the ingredient, it’s the formulation.

A well-formulated retinol should:
• Stimulate collagen
• Improve texture and pigmentation
• Support long-term skin quality
• Strengthen, not strip, your barrier

Redness, peeling and sensitivity aren’t a badge of honour. They’re often a sign your skin isn’t being supported properly.

Healthy skin is resilient skin.
And resilience comes from pairing actives with barrier-supportive ingredients and introducing them correctly.

This is your reminder that good skincare is science, not suffering 🫶🏽