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04/04/2026

You know that toxic relationship you’ve been in for years?

Yes… the one where you’re squinting in the bathroom mirror at 7am, tweezers in hand, questioning your entire existence over one stubborn chin hair.

Or booking yet another wax, convincing yourself this time it’ll be different… only to be betrayed again two weeks later like clockwork.

Romantic. Truly.

Meanwhile, your hormones are just sat there like, “Oh babe, we’re not done yet.”

At some point, you have to ask yourself:
Are you managing the problem… or are you just in a long-term situationship with it?

Because there is a way to break up properly.

No more daily inspections.
No more emergency plucks in the car mirror.
No more “is that a shadow or am I growing a beard?” panic.

Just… peace.

If you’re ready to retire the tweezers and stop negotiating with your face every morning, you know where I am.

Quietly changing lives. One stubborn hair at a time.

Andrea xx

02/04/2026

I don’t think anyone warned me that, at some point, my jawline would just… quietly disappear

From the front? Fine.

Good lighting, the right angle… you’d think everything was still exactly where it should be.

But I know.

That slight heaviness.
The softness that wasn’t there before.
The way things don’t feel as… held.

And the worst part?

It’s not just how it looks.

It’s the thinking.

The constant awareness.
• Tilting your face in photos
• Avoiding side profiles
• Knowing your “good angle” a little too well

Because even when no one else notices… you do.

You catch yourself on video and think,
“When did that start happening?”

It’s not dramatic.

Just… different.

And that’s what’s hard to explain.

To everyone else, you look completely normal.

But internally?

You’ve noticed the shift.

That slight drop.
That loss of definition.
That feeling like your face is changing without asking you first.

And once you see it… you can’t unsee it.

It’s not about wanting perfection.

It’s about recognising yourself again.

Because inside, you still feel like you.

But your reflection is starting to tell a slightly different story.

And that disconnect… it lingers.

I hear this all the time — women who don’t want to look different, just a little more lifted, a little more defined… a little more like themselves again.

Because this is one of those things we all quietly think about.

And it affects more than you realise:
• how you feel in photos
• how you carry yourself
• how confident you feel day to day

All from something that feels small… but isn’t.

You’re not imagining it. And you’re not alone.

And if it’s been on your mind, there are subtle ways to support it — nothing drastic, just gentle shifts back towards you.

Not different.

Just… more like you again.

Can anyone else relate? 🫣

01/04/2026

I didn’t start out doing full facial rejuvenation.

I was just doing what everyone does at the beginning — lips, skin, lines… treating things one by one.

And it was fine.

But I kept noticing the same thing....

People would come in asking for something specific… but it never really felt like that was the actual issue.

Like someone would say “it’s just this line” or “I just want a bit in my lips” but it was more than that.

They just looked a bit tired.
A bit flat.
Not quite like themselves.

And I think that’s when it shifted for me. I stopped looking at faces in sections and just started seeing everything together.

How it all sits, how it all moves, what’s actually changed. Because faces don’t age in one place.

So it never really made sense to treat them like they do. And once you see it like that, you can’t really unsee it.

You realise it’s not about adding more or doing more…

Most of the time it’s actually less.
Or doing something in a completely different place than you first thought.
It’s just understanding the face properly

And I think that’s why my approach ended up the way it is

Just small changes that make everything make sense again.

30/03/2026

“Does it hurt? Honestly”

You don’t want the sugar-coated version. You want the real one

Because every clinic says “minimal discomfort,” which translates in your head to “brace yourself”

You’re not terrible with needles. But you’re not thrilled about them either

You picture lying there trying to look composed while internally negotiating with yourself.

“Almost done. Almost done”

You don’t want to flinch. You don’t want to feel faint. You definitely don’t want to embarrass yourself.

Here’s the honest answer. Some parts are mildly uncomfortable.
Briefly

Some are barely anything.

None of it is medieval!

The anticipation is almost always worse than the reality. And it’s over quickly.

Most women sit up afterwards and say, slightly surprised,
“Oh. That was fine.”

Not delightful. Not spa-like.
Just fine.

And you leave thinking, I built that up far more than necessary.

Which, to be fair, we all do.

So if youve been letting the fear hold you back… here’s the truth, you don’t need to

26/03/2026

This is the BIGGEST one.

You don’t want to walk into a room and have someone tilt their head and
say,

“Have you…?”

You don’t want raised eyebrows. You don’t want whispers. You don’t want to become

The One Who Got Filler!

You want to look fresher. That’s it.
You want someone to say,
“You look well.”
Not,
“Who did your lips?”

There’s a quiet dignity in subtlety. And most women I see are not trying to look 22.
They’re trying to look like themselves on a good day.

But the internet has done you no favours.
Overfilled faces travel further than refined ones.
Dramatic results get more clicks.

No one shares a photo captioned,
“We restored 0.4ml and nobody noticed.”

So you assume it’s all or nothing. It isn’t

The right treatment should be invisible to everyone except you. And even then, it should feel more like relief than transformation.

You shouldn’t look “done.”
You should look like you, just slightly less annoyed at gravity.

If someone can immediately tell what you’ve had, something has usually been overdone.

The goal isn’t to change your face.
It’s to soften what’s starting to shout.

Quiet work. Done properly. No announcements required 😘

25/03/2026

The moment a patient looks in the mirror and realises, “That’s me again.”

Not different. Not overdone. Just… fresher. Brighter. More like how they feel on the inside

This lovely patient sent me her before and after just 4 days after her CO₂ laser blepharoplasty — because she just couldn’t wait to share it.

Four days!!!

Knowing full well that results continue to improve over the next 6 weeks… and still already that excited

And I think that says everything.

Because treatments like this aren’t just about the skin on your eyelids. They’re about how you feel when you catch your reflection. When you’re not constantly noticing heaviness, or tiredness, or that sense that your eyes don’t reflect your energy anymore

CO₂ laser blepharoplasty is a truly transformative treatment, but it’s also one that requires precision, experience, and a deep understanding of the delicate anatomy around the eyes

This isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach. It’s carefully tailored, millimetre by millimetre, to create results that are natural, balanced and long-lasting

And yes… while it might feel like a big decision, for the right patient it can be genuinely life-changing

What makes this even more special is that we are currently the only clinic in the North East offering this advanced treatment — and seeing the results, the confidence, and the feedback from patients so far has been incredible!

The reviews have been nothing short of outstanding.

So if you’ve ever looked in the mirror and felt like your eyes don’t quite match how you feel anymore… this is exactly the kind of treatment that can quietly, subtly, bring that back

And if you’re anything like this patient… you might not even wait the full 6 weeks to show it off.

24/03/2026

Why I will never stop learning…

23/03/2026

I swear, lately, it always starts the same way…

A patient walks in, sits down, smiles… and then opens their phone like they’re about to present a full clinical audit

“I’ve done a bit of research…”

A bit
Sure

Next thing I know, I’m being walked through a full treatment plan — under eyes, tightening, resurfacing, lifting… the works

“I asked ChatGPT.”

Of course you did 🙄
(Or as we’ve started calling it in clinic… Chat Sh*t.)
Because while it can be helpful, it can also be wildly over confident… and completely wrong!

And suddenly I’m in a silent battle with an app that’s never seen your face, doesn’t know your anatomy, and has zero responsibility for the outcome. Yet, its that your willing to place your trust in??

Brilliant, absolutely wicked!

Now don’t get me wrong — I love that you care. I love that you’re curious

But aesthetics isn’t a pick-and-mix 🍬

It’s not:
Line = treat it
Hollow = fill it
Loose skin = laser it into submission

If it were that simple, everyone would look incredible

The reality? Two people with the “same” concern often need completely different approaches

And often… after the full ChatGPT plan…

When I say, “I wouldn’t do that.”
Or, “That’s not where I’d start.”
Or even, “You don’t need anything there.”

Cue the moment of:

“…but the internet said.”

I know

But the internet didn’t assess your face your skin quality, your movement, your healing, lifestyle, or your long-term outcome and goals

Because this isn’t about doing everything you can do

It’s about doing what you should do… and knowing what to leave well alone

And underneath every “plan” is usually something much simpler:
“I just look tired.”
“I don’t feel like myself.”

That’s where we start
Not the app. Not the trend

You

So bring your questions. Bring your curiosity. Bring your ChatGPT notes if you must.
But also bring a little trust

Because the best results don’t come from doing the most...

They come from doing the right things, in the right way, for the right face

Yours.

21/03/2026

Can we all just appreciate how bloody gorgeous my lips look?

And yes — I’ve checked them in every possible reflective surface today. Car mirror. Phone camera. The weird reflective bit on the kettle

Standard

What’s not standard?

Letting someone else do them

If you know me, you’ll know I’m not exactly a “do whatever you think is best” patient…

More like mentally measuring symmetry mid-treatment and asking to “just check that again”

Control freak? Yup!

So yes — this was mildly traumatic for my inner perfectionist

But also… very humbling

Because wow… this is what you all feel like lying there trying to stay calm? Newfound respect!

That being said — worth it

Because this is exactly what I wanted

Not overdone. Not obvious

Just… my lips on a really good day

And the best part?

I trusted her with my face for a reason

So if you’ve been thinking about booking with Vicky…

Take this as your sign

If I can let go of control (briefly) and come out this happy…

You’re in very safe hands

19/03/2026

A lot of people think they have a double chin.

But very often… they don’t.

What they actually have is a chin that’s sitting slightly further back than it should.

And when that happens, something interesting occurs.

The jawline loses its natural support.
The profile appears softer.
And the area beneath the chin suddenly looks fuller than it really is.

So naturally, most people assume the solution is to remove something.

Fat dissolving. Tightening. Sculpting the area underneath.

But sometimes the real issue isn’t what’s under the chin.

It’s the chin itself.

This is one of the most common things I explain during consultations, because the chin is one of the most overlooked features of the entire face. Yet it quietly controls the balance of the lower third.

When the chin is slightly under-projected, it can make the neck look shorter, the jawline less defined, and the profile flatter than it truly is.

But when that structure is gently restored?

Everything changes.

The jawline becomes more defined.
The profile looks stronger.
And the appearance of fullness under the chin often softens naturally.

Not because we removed anything.

But because the face has regained the balance it was missing.

That’s exactly what you’re seeing in this result.

Nothing extreme.
Nothing overdone.
Just subtle support placed in the right area.

And suddenly the whole lower face makes sense again.

This is why treating the face as a whole matters so much. If you only focus on the area someone dislikes, you can miss the real reason it’s happening.

The most powerful results rarely come from doing more.

They come from understanding structure.

And sometimes the smallest adjustment in the most overlooked place… changes everything.

If you’ve ever felt like your jawline looks softer than it used to, or that your profile doesn’t quite feel balanced, the answer might not be what you think.

Sometimes it starts with the chin.

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Once of the North Easts leading aesthetic nurses who has trained with some of the industries leading members. Sophie specialises in corrective work and is here to help, advise and offer the latest in non-surgical aesthetic procedures. Here at Derma Advanced we are known for providing remarkable results. Clients can rest assured that our beautiful, clean and private facilities will ensure their highest level of comfort. To learn more about how this service can be personalised for your unique needs, feel free to reach out today.