22/06/2026
As many of my patients know, my journey into aesthetics began in 2009 whilst I was working full-time in emergency medicine.
Over the years, I balanced my aesthetic practice alongside a career as a prescribing nurse practitioner, with experience in emergency care, primary care and renal nursing. As my clinic grew, I gradually reduced my NHS hours and, since February this year, I have been fortunate enough to focus full-time on GR-Aesthetics.
One thing that has never changed is my passion for health, wellbeing and patient safety.
The photographs shared today are with the permission of a client who recently underwent removal of a basal cell carcinoma (BCC) from her temple.
I am sharing them not to cause alarm, but to raise awareness of the importance of skin surveillance.
Skin cancers do not always present as dramatic or obvious lesions. Sometimes they can appear as a small patch of skin that changes gradually, does not heal as expected, or simply looks different from the surrounding skin.
As aesthetic practitioners, we do not diagnose skin cancer. However, we are in a unique position to encourage clients to be aware of changes in their skin and to seek assessment from their GP or dermatologist whenever something doesn’t seem quite right.
Aesthetic consultations are about far more than treatments alone. They are an opportunity to discuss skin health, prevention, protection and overall wellbeing.
If you notice a persistent patch, a new lesion, a sore that does not heal, or any change that concerns you, please seek professional medical advice.
Early assessment and treatment can make all the difference.
Thank you to my client for allowing me to share her experience and help raise awareness surveillance
