Exthetics

Exthetics ▪️Exeter Living Award Winner 2024
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31/05/2026

Filler is one of the most misunderstood treatments in aesthetics, and the concerns people have about it are almost always based on what they’ve seen go wrong elsewhere.

Fear of looking fake, the assumption it’s about making features bigger, the belief that it’s permanent. These are the three I hear almost every day in clinic, and none of them reflects what filler actually is when it’s used properly.

When placed thoughtfully and strategically, filler is about restoring what time has gradually taken, in amounts that are almost always smaller than people expect, with results that are virtually undetectable. And for most hyaluronic acid fillers, the commitment isn’t permanent either.

A good practitioner will always be honest when filler isn’t the answer, and help you understand the best approach for your skin and overall treatment goals.

If you’ve been curious but have questions you haven’t had properly answered, head to the link in my bio to book a consultation or send me a message if you have any questions, and I’ll be happy to guide you 💌

The single biggest mistake I see when it comes to jowls, and it happens more than it should, is people being treated at ...
29/05/2026

The single biggest mistake I see when it comes to jowls, and it happens more than it should, is people being treated at the jawline for a problem that did not start there.

Filler placed directly into a jowl does not lift the face. It adds volume to an area that already has too much tissue sitting in the wrong place. The result is a heavier lower face, not a lifted one.

Jowling is a whole-face problem. The descent you see at the jaw is the end point of a process that started much higher up, with bone loss, fat pad descent, weakening ligaments, and reduced collagen in the mid-face and temples. Treat the cause, not just what you can see in the mirror, and the result is something that actually makes sense anatomically.

This is why when a patient points at their jaw in my consultation room, I usually start by looking at their midface.

Swipe through to understand what jowls actually are, why so many approaches fall short, and what a properly planned treatment looks like 👉🏽

If this is something you have been sitting with and you are not sure where to start or who to trust with it, a thorough consultation is always the right first step. Send me a message or tap the link in my bio 💌

27/05/2026

Sun damaged skin is one of the most common concerns I see in clinic, and most people are surprised when I tell them where I’d actually start.

The instinct is usually to jump straight to lasers, peels, or injectables. And while those treatments absolutely have their place, they work significantly better on skin that’s already in good health. Skipping the foundation and going straight to the bigger guns is one of the most common reasons people don’t get the results they were hoping for.

The starting point is always stopping ongoing damage and getting the skin into the best possible condition first. That means consistent SPF, the right active ingredients introduced properly and at the right pace, and giving the skin barrier the support it needs to function well. Healthy skin responds better to everything that comes after it, and building a treatment plan in layers rather than all at once is almost always what delivers the most lasting result.

If you’ve been dealing with sun damage and you’re not sure where to start or why previous treatments haven’t quite delivered, the answer is often in the foundations rather than the treatments themselves.

If you’d like a proper assessment and a plan built around your skin specifically, head to the link in my bio to book a consultation 💌

The aesthetics industry moves fast - new treatments, new trends, new products appearing constantly - and somewhere in al...
25/05/2026

The aesthetics industry moves fast - new treatments, new trends, new products appearing constantly - and somewhere in all of that, it's easy to lose sight of what actually matters: a result that looks natural, skin that is properly cared for, and a patient who genuinely understands what they are doing and why.

I will not treat a face the way someone points at it in the mirror. I will look at the whole picture, the structure, the skin, the long-term plan, and make a recommendation based on what will actually serve that person best.

Sometimes that means starting with skincare before we touch anything else. Sometimes it means having an honest conversation about what is and is not going to make a meaningful difference.

That is the standard I hold every consultation to. And it is the reason patients come back not because they feel they have to, but because they trust the process and they can see it working.

Swipe through to see the three beliefs that shape the way I work 👉🏽

If any of this resonates with how you have always wanted to approach aesthetics but have not found the right person yet, come and have a conversation and I'll help you understand the right approach for you. Tap the link in my bio to book a consultation or to enquire 💌

23/05/2026

The mouth area often ages faster because it’s doing more work than almost anywhere else on the face.

We talk, smile, eat, laugh, drink through straws, purse our lips, express emotion, all day, every day. Over time, that repeated movement starts to show in the skin and the supporting structures around it.

But movement is only one part of the picture. As we age, we also lose collagen, fat, hydration and support around the lips, chin and lower face. The lips can become flatter or less defined, the skin around the mouth can become more delicate, and the lines from the nose to the mouth or mouth to chin can start to look deeper.

This is why treating the mouth area well is rarely about just “adding filler”.

✨️Sometimes we need to restore subtle support to the lips or surrounding tissue.
✨️Sometimes we need skin treatments to improve texture, hydration and collagen.
✨️Sometimes we need skincare, biostimulators, polynucleotides or a small amount of carefully placed filler.

The best results come from understanding what’s actually changed first.

The aim isn’t to change your smile or make the mouth look treated. It’s to soften, support and refresh the area so it still looks natural, just less tired.

If this is an area that’s been bothering you, come and see us for a consultation, and I’ll help you understand the right approach for you. Or DM “MOUTH” to learn more about the options 💬

18/05/2026

If you’re serious about ageing well, vitamin A and SPF are the two products I’d start with - and they’re the most useful, well-supported ingredients we have for long-term skin health ✨️

Vitamin A is where a lot of people get confused. There isn’t just one “retinol”. There are different forms, from gentler options like retinyl palmitate, through to retinol, retinaldehyde and prescription-strength tretinoin. They all sit on the same pathway, but they’re not equally strong, and they’re definitely not equally tolerated.

That’s why choosing the right one matters.

Vitamin A can help with fine lines, pigmentation, texture, breakouts, collagen support and overall skin quality, but only if your skin can actually tolerate it. Starting too strong or using it too often is usually where irritation, peeling and barrier damage happen.

The goal isn’t to get to the strongest product as quickly as possible.

It’s to find the right strength for your skin, introduce it slowly, and use it consistently.

And then comes the non-negotiable: SPF. There’s very little point investing in active skincare if you’re not protecting your skin from UV damage every day. SPF is what helps protect collagen, reduce pigmentation risk, prevent premature ageing and support every other part of your routine.

👉🏽 Vitamin A helps improve the skin.

👉🏽 SPF helps protect the progress.

Together, they’re one of the best investments you can make for long-term skin health!

If you have noticed your face starting to look deflated, hollowed, or just different to how it used to, this is the post...
15/05/2026

If you have noticed your face starting to look deflated, hollowed, or just different to how it used to, this is the post for you.

Sculptra is the treatment I recommend more than almost anything else to patients in their 40s and 50s, and the reason is simple. Rather than addressing what you can see at the surface, it works at a structural level, prompting your own body to rebuild the collagen that has gradually been lost over time.

Most people who come to me are already familiar with botox and filler and have a good sense of what those treatments do. What Sculptra offers is something different and complementary. It is not about adding volume in the traditional sense. It is about restoring the foundation beneath the skin so that everything sits the way it once did, naturally and gradually.

The results do not happen overnight, and that is exactly the point. What you get is structural, believable improvement that builds over months. Collagen that integrates into your tissue, volume that sits exactly where it should, and a result that nobody can identify as a treatment. Just you, looking like yourself again.

Swipe through to understand exactly how it works, what the treatment involves, and whether it could be right for you 👉🏽

If you want to know more about Sculptra or whether it is something worth exploring alongside your current treatments, send me a message or tap the link in my bio to book a consultation 💌

14/05/2026

Your in-clinic treatments will only ever work as well as the skin you’re supporting at home.

That’s why skincare is such a big part of the consultation.

It’s not about giving you a long list of products or making things complicated. It’s about understanding what your skin actually needs, why certain treatments make sense, and how your home routine can support the results we’re trying to achieve in clinic.

This is also why we use a skin analysis in clinic. It allows us to look beyond the surface and assess things like pigmentation, sensitivity, texture and underlying skin changes that aren’t always obvious in the mirror.

From there, the plan becomes much clearer. We can choose the right treatments, adjust settings safely, build a routine that fits your skin, and track your progress properly over time.

Because good skin doesn’t come from one appointmen - it comes from education, consistency and a plan that’s actually built around you ✨️

Most people who find us are not sure where to start. They have noticed changes in their face, they have probably googled...
11/05/2026

Most people who find us are not sure where to start. They have noticed changes in their face, they have probably googled a few things, and they have come away more confused than when they began.

This page exists to change that.

I started Exthetics because I believe aesthetics should be led by education, not by trends or sales pressure. Every patient I see deserves to understand exactly what is happening to their skin, why it is happening, and what their real options are before they commit to anything.

What you will find here is honest, in-depth content on the things that actually matter. The treatments worth knowing about, the skincare that genuinely works, the myths worth debunking, and the areas of the face that most clinics overlook entirely.

Just the kind of information that helps you make confident, informed decisions about your own face.

If you are new here, welcome 👋🏼 And if you have a question you have been sitting on, drop it in the comments or send me a message. That’s exactly what I am here for.

Or tap the link in my bio to book a consultation in clinic 💌

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