Dr Dev Patel

Dr Dev Patel's official page. Dr Dev has worked in Aesthetic Medicine for over 10 years.

07/04/2026

Stress is ageing your skin faster than you realise.

Not just internally, but visibly.

Because stress doesn’t just affect your mood, it drives inflammation, and inflammation sits behind breakouts, redness, sensitivity, and accelerated ageing.

It’s also why treatments suddenly “stop working”, or why your skin starts reacting when it never used to.

The issue isn’t always your skincare. It’s what’s happening beneath the surface.

You can’t always remove stress, but you can control how your skin responds to it.

Stay tuned …Over the next couple of weeks, I’ll show you how to manage that properly, and I’ll show you a simple way to regulate your stress response, starting with the vagus nerve.

31/03/2026

Most people asking for tear trough filler… shouldn’t get it.

Around 9 out of 10 aren’t suitable.

And it’s not just about “hollow eyes”

What you’re seeing could actually be:
• Pigmentation
• Shadowing
• Mid-face volume loss
• Or simply skin quality

Treat the wrong thing here… and it shows.

The best results don’t come from asking for filler
They come from the right assessment.

Sometimes, treating the cheek changes everything
Without even touching the tear trough.

Don’t go in expecting tear trough filler
Go in expecting honesty.

Stay tuned for part 2 and I’ll explain why. 👀

23/03/2026

Honoured to be chairing and speaking at AMWC Monaco this week.

AMWC is one of the largest global aesthetic medicine conferences, bringing together leading experts from across the world to shape the future of our industry.

I’ve been invited to chair the Visionary Aesthetics session on:

Thursday 26 March
4:30–5:30pm
Room: BOSIO

I’ll also be delivering a talk on:

Power and perception: how injectors shape identity, trust and attraction.

If you’re attending, I’d love to see you there.

20/03/2026

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Retinol is bad for your skin.

That’s the statement that’s recently stirred the skincare world.

If you look it up, you’ll see two very clear camps.

One side calling it nonsense.
The other sharing real experiences of irritation, inflammation, and damaged skin.

And this is where most of the conversation goes wrong.

Because topics like this quickly become black and white, especially online where people are trying to sound disruptive.

But the reality is…

It isn’t.

And it’s something we’ve been talking about at CellDerma for years.

Retinoids are some of the most researched ingredients we have.
They can support collagen, improve pigmentation, and deliver real results.

But they can also trigger irritation and inflammation.
And even without visible signs, there can be low-grade, ongoing stress within the skin.

So both sides are seeing part of the picture.

The real question isn’t “are retinoids good or bad?”
It’s which retinoid, how it’s used, and how well it works with your skin biology.

Because not all retinoids are created equal.

At CellDerma, the focus has always been on supporting the skin, not pushing it.
Working with its biology for long-term skin health, not short-term results.

Follow for more on how to use vitamin A properly, and what to look for if your skin isn’t responding the way it should.

28/08/2025

I’m pleased to be joining the Gloves Off Panel: Aesthetic Treatments – Trendy or Timeless? at this year’s CCR London.⁣
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In a landscape driven by innovation, social trends and evolving patient expectations, it’s more important than ever to discern what’s genuinely effective from what’s just trending.⁣
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I’ll be joined by a wonderful line-up of practitioners for a conversation led by Alice Hart-Davis, as we explore:
✔️ What treatments are gaining traction
✔️ What’s falling out of favour
✔️ What has proven staying power in modern aesthetics
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If you’re attending CCR London, I’d hope to see you there.
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🗓 Thursday 25th September
🕓 16:30 – 16:55
📍 In Practice Theatre
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20/08/2025

Thanks to Living360 for featuring my comments and opinion on Kim Kardashian’s latest launch, the Skims Seamless Sculpt Face Wrap.

While the product makes bold claims about sculpting and tightening the face, I explained why there’s little scientific evidence to support long-term results. At best, compression garments may offer short-term improvements in puffiness through fluid redistribution, much like the marks left on your skin by tight socks.

I also highlighted the potential downsides of prolonged compression, such as skin irritation, impaired lymphatic flow, and barrier disruption if used incorrectly.

When it comes to achieving real, lasting improvements in facial tone and skin health, my advice remains the same: focus on evidence-based solutions such as energy-based devices (radiofrequency, ultrasound), collagen-boosting skincare, and maintaining good lifestyle habits.

It’s always encouraging to see a wider conversation about beauty standards and product claims, and I’m glad to contribute a voice of science and clarity to the discussion.

🔗 You can read the full article via the link in my bio

16/08/2025

Yesterday marked 78 years of India’s independence (15th August 1947). A day not only of remembrance, but of reflection. For me, as a proud Brit of Indian heritage, it is a moment to honour the courage of my parents who journeyed here from India, and the resilience of a nation whose roots run deep in science, philosophy, and healing.

India’s contributions to the world go far beyond politics or history. From the wisdom of Ayurveda — a system of health and balance thousands of years old — to yoga, meditation, and plant-based remedies, many of these traditions now find resonance in Western medicine and lifestyle. We are rediscovering that true health is not just the absence of disease, but the harmony of body, mind, and spirit.

As a doctor, I am reminded that progress is not about choosing between East and West, but about learning from both. Modern medicine saves lives. Ancient medicine teaches us how to live. Together, they offer us a path not only to longer years, but to better ones.

So today, I celebrate my Indian heritage, my British identity, and the universal pursuit of health and freedom. 🌍✨

Happy Independence Day 🇮🇳

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