Dr Cei Aesthetics

Back to School with Dr Cei 🎒📚 — Lesson 2: Retinoids

Class is back in session! Today’s subject: retinoids, and this one comes with three grades. Retinol, retinal and tretinoin all belong to the same family, but they sit at very different levels on the strength scale, and knowing the difference can save your skin a lot of trial and error.

So, which grade do you think your skin’s currently working at? 👇

Retinol is your gentle starter, building tolerance over time. Retinaldehyde (retinal) sits in the middle - a bit more potency, a bit less irritation than the top grade. And tretinoin is the prescription-strength heavy-hitter, the one most backed by evidence but needing the most respect.

Getting the strength right (and building up properly) makes all the difference between glowing skin and an angry, flaky face.

As always, product recommendations are tailored following a full consultation.

Back to School with Dr Cei 🎒📚 Lesson 1: Skinboosters

Class is in session! Today’s subject: skinboosters, and there’s a lot to cover. There are so many options out there right now (Celora Vita, Restylane Skinboosters, Skinvive...) and honestly, the differences matter. Each one brings something a little different to the table (hydration, glow, bounce - sometimes all three).

So, which one’s making it onto YOUR timetable? 👇

Comment BOOST and consider it your homework done! I’ll send the full lesson notes (aka the treatment breakdown) straight to your DMs. No revision required. 🍎

As always, all treatments are tailored following a full consultation.

Before and after time!

These clips show what Sculptra can do over time. Real results from own patient gallery, used here to show you the kind of gradual, natural collagen-building effect this treatment is known for.

It’s not an overnight fix, it’s about biostimulation. Sculptra works with your skin to rebuild collagen slowly, giving you results that look like you, just refreshed. That’s exactly why I love offering it in clinic.

Curious whether Sculptra is right for you? Individual results vary, and I always start with a full consultation to talk through what’s achievable for your skin. Pop me a message or book a consult via the link in bio 💬

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💉 POM medicines/treatments: always seek advice from a qualified practitioner.

✨ Why now is the perfect time to start ✨

Many of our most-loved treatments are regenerative, they work with your body over time, not overnight. Think collagen stimulation, cell renewal, skin repair. That’s what makes the results look so natural... and why patience pays off.

Start now, and you’ll be glowing by the time party season rolls around. ✨

From skin boosters and medical-grade facials to Sculptra and dermal filler, every treatment is tailored to you after a full consultation, so we can build the right plan for your skin, on your timeline.

📅 Book your consultation — link in bio.

I‘ve got all your basic needs covered! 👌✨

In all seriousness though this treatment is one of my faves for a reason. Microneedling works by creating thousands of micro-injuries in the skin, kickstarting your body’s natural healing process and ramping up collagen and elastin production. Translation: smoother texture, tighter pores, and that lit-from-within glow over the following weeks.

It’s brilliant for fine lines, acne scarring, uneven texture and overall skin quality, basically a reset button for your skin. Or a start of term refresh! 😉

So yes. Water, oxygen, microneedling. Survival essentials. 🙌

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Doing right by my patients will always come first. 🤍

Listening, understanding, and being honest about what’s genuinely right for them.

Enjoying the last of my summer break, but I can’t wait to be back with my patients in clinic this September. Make sure you get your bookings for Autumn in!

Summer holidays. Still. 🙃

Happy weekend my lovelies. Remember your spf! ☀️

Worth. Every. Penny. 💸✨ These are the four products that have earned a permanent spot in my clinic recommendations, here’s why:

🌿 C.R. Recovery: my go-to for calming redness and sensitivity while it works quietly in the background to support cell turnover.

💧 P.O.S.T. Recovery Cream: the daily moisturiser that soothes, repairs the barrier and keeps skin feeling balanced, whatever the skin’s been through.

⏳ MD AGE Active Recovery: my retinol powerhouse for softening fine lines, fading pigmentation and giving that antioxidant protection skin needs to age well.

☀️ VITA C Serum: brightening, hydrating and packed with antioxidant power for that healthy, lit-from-within glow.

Four products. Zero fillers (pun intended). Ask me about these next time you’re in clinic 🩵