14/10/2026
40 on the left… 43 on the right 🤍
When I turned 40, I decided it was finally my turn to get booked into the diary.
I felt tired, my face looked sad, my under eyes were dark and hollow, my nose to mouth lines felt heavy and I avoided photographs because I wasn’t confident in how I looked.
Over the last three years, my journey has included microneedling, consistent iS Clinical skincare, Sculptra, Skinvive, Sunekos, lip contouring, and carefully placed filler in my tear troughs, cheeks, chin and nose-to-mouth lines.
I now make time for a monthly treatment. Looking after myself has become part of my routine, alongside looking after everyone else.
The biggest difference for me is how I feel. At 43, I feel more confident, happier having my photograph taken, and more comfortable in my own skin.
I wanted to share my own journey because I understand the feelings that bring many of you through my clinic door. Sometimes, we need to make space in the diary for ourselves too 🤍
I’m not perfect, and I don’t intend to be. Lines and expressions are natural, and they make us unique. But a few little tweaks can help us feel more confident as women. I just want to feel and look the best version of myself 🥰
Mellissa x
Ps I never thought I would post the picture on the left 🥲
