South Hams Aesthetics

07/03/2026

Ageing around the face doesn’t happen evenly.
Many people treat the upper third of the face with anti-wrinkle injections, which can smooth the forehead and frown lines beautifully.
But the mouth area often continues to move a lot, and over time that repeated movement combined with collagen loss can start to age the lower face.
Lines around the lips, changes in the corners of the mouth, and thinning skin in this area are very common.
Rejuvenating the perioral area isn’t about one quick fix.
It usually involves looking at skin quality, muscle movement and structural support to create natural, balanced results.
This is why I often talk about facial rejuvenation as a whole, rather than treating just one line or area in isolation.
I’ll talk more in the next video about some of the treatments that can support this area and when they may be appropriate.

📍South Hams Aesthetics – Kingsbridge
Nurse-led aesthetic medicine
CollagenLoss KingsbridgeDevon

04/03/2026

Many women don’t want to look younger than they are.
They just want the outside to reflect how they feel inside.

As collagen declines and skin changes, the face can lose firmness, light reflection and resilience.

Rejuvenation at this stage isn’t about dramatic transformation.
It’s about gradual support, skin quality and long-term maintenance.

Subtle always ages better.

Vikki
Clinical Lead | Nurse Prescriber
South Hams Aesthetics
📍 Kingsbridge

01/03/2026

Because this isn’t just about injecting.

It’s anatomy.
It’s complication management.
It’s prescribing knowledge.
It’s knowing when NOT to treat.

18+ years nursing experience.
Prescriber. Acute response background.

Your face deserves medical oversight.

25/02/2026

If you’ve started to notice your skin isn’t as firm or resilient as it once was, that isn’t sudden ageing — it’s collagen slowing down.

From our mid-20s, collagen declines gradually, and through our 40s and beyond that change becomes more visible in skin firmness and texture.
Investing in your skin doesn’t mean dramatic treatment.

It means supporting skin quality consistently and intentionally over time.

The best results are rarely built in one appointment.
They’re built through structured, gradual care that protects skin health long-term.

Subtle. Planned. Sustainable.
— Vikki
Clinical Lead | Nurse Prescriber
South Hams Aesthetics
📍 Kingsbridge

22/02/2026

Every certificate on this wall represents time invested in understanding anatomy, skin biology and safe practice.
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Aesthetic treatments aren’t just about the product used — they rely on judgement, continued learning and clinical responsibility.

Ongoing training is part of how I ensure results remain natural, considered and safe.

Your face deserves thoughtful care.
— Vikki

Clinical Lead | Nurse Prescriber
South Hams Aesthetics
📍 Kingsbridge

21/02/2026

16/02/2026

Not every concern needs volume.
Often, changes in firmness, hydration and collagen are what make skin look tired or less fresh.
Supporting skin quality gradually is where long-term, natural results come from.
Rejuvenation should feel structured, not reactive.
— Vikki
Clinical Lead | Nurse Prescriber
South Hams Aesthetics

13/02/2026

This is Profhilo — and it’s often misunderstood.

It isn’t a filler.
It doesn’t change facial shape.
And it’s not about adding volume.

Profhilo works by improving skin quality — hydration, elasticity and overall texture — helping skin look healthier and more resilient over time.

It’s often used as part of a wider plan for clients who want subtle, natural-looking results without looking “done”.

If you’ve been curious but unsure, this is usually where the conversation starts.

Save this if it’s helpful 💾
— Vikki
Clinical Lead | Nurse Prescriber
South Hams Aesthetics
📍 Kingsbridge

12/02/2026

She didn’t want to look different.
She didn’t want to look “done”.
She just wanted the outside to match how she felt inside.

That quiet disconnect — when you feel energised, capable, still yourself… but the mirror tells a different story — is something many women experience as collagen declines, skin changes and facial structure shifts over time.
Rejuvenation isn’t about changing who you are.

It’s about supporting skin quality, hydration and structure so you look fresher, healthier and more like yourself again.

Sometimes that means skincare.
Sometimes that means collagen support.
Sometimes it means taking a longer-term approach rather than chasing quick fixes.

Natural results should make people say,
“You look great.”
Not “What have you had done?”

If this resonates, save it 💾
— Vikki
Clinical Lead | Nurse Prescriber
South Hams Aesthetics
📍 Kingsbridge

07/02/2026

3 things I’d check before having any aesthetic treatment

Before having any aesthetic treatment, these are the three things I would always check — and they matter more than the treatment itself.

1️⃣ Who is treating you
Not just their title, but their experience, training and whether they’re medically qualified to assess risk and manage complications.

2️⃣ Whether you’re being assessed properly
A good practitioner looks at your face as a whole — skin quality, structure, movement and lifestyle — not just the area you’ve asked about.

3️⃣ That there’s a plan, not pressure
You should never feel rushed or upsold. The best results come from a considered approach over time.
If any of these are missing, it’s worth pausing.

Save this if you’re thinking about treatment 💾

Vikki
Clinical Lead | Nurse Prescriber
South Hams Aesthetics

06/02/2026

Good aesthetic care shouldn’t feel rushed, sales-driven or overwhelming.
It should feel calm, considered and built around you.
That’s the standard I work to — always.

04/02/2026

London days well spent ✨
This week I travelled to London for a 1:1 training day with Interface Aesthetics — not to collect another certificate, but to refine skills, deepen understanding, and learn new, advanced techniques safely and properly.
Including non-surgical rhinoplasty, alongside full-face assessment, structure, balance, and long-term facial ageing patterns.
Because good aesthetic outcomes don’t come from trends.
They come from medical knowledge, anatomy, experience, and evidence-based decision making.
In aesthetics, how you inject matters — but why you inject matters more.
Every face tells a story: • Muscle pull
• Bone support
• Fat pads
• Skin quality
• Hormonal and age-related change
And unless you understand what’s really happening beneath the surface, you risk treating the symptom instead of the cause.
As a nurse of many years, I believe strongly that ongoing medical training isn’t optional — it’s a responsibility.
Not just for safety (although that is non-negotiable), but for natural, balanced, ethical results that respect the face rather than overpower it.
A 1:1 setting matters to me.
It allows space for questioning, reflection, challenge, and refinement — not rushing, not shortcuts, not cookie-cutter faces.
I invest in training so that when you sit in my clinic chair, you’re not getting guesswork or fashion-led treatments — you’re getting considered, evidence-based care, tailored to you.
Always learning.
Always refining.
Always patient-first.
— Vikki ✨