Meet the lovely Annette; she came to Satini Cosmetic Clinic with typical ageing signs and was concerned that she sometimes looks grumpy, even though she feels happy. She visited us to transform her tired and grumpy look but was a little afraid of the aesthetic treatments. Although she previously went to a well-known Botox Clinic, the staff at that clinic brought things a little too far and made things a little unnatural. So, she wanted something subtle and natural improvement for her skin.

Annette’s Goals

Annette came to Satini Cosmetic Clinic feeling tired and unattractive. She was searching for ways to enhance her natural beauty.

Dr Nadja Haub spent more than an hour assessing Annette’s concerns. Then, she thoroughly examined her face and designed a customized treatment plan. Finally, we initiated her treatment when Annette started to feel comfortable and got ready to proceed.

The Initial Assessment of Annette at Satini Cosmetic Clinic

Annette lives a healthy life. She works out regularly, does not smoke, and eats a nutritious diet, including lots of vegetables and much less sugar. It resulted in a healthy and age-appropriate appearance.

Dr Nadja Haub noticed that Annette had lovely skin but was dull and lacked radiance. In addition, her skin had started to show fine lines and wrinkles. Most were dynamic wrinkles, but some were static closer to her eyes. There were a few dark spots and uneven pigmentation on her face.

During the consultation, we discussed the need to add volume to certain areas of her face, relax static and dynamic wrinkles, and rejuvenate her skin complexion. Then we addressed the need for an effective skincare routine to follow at home in the morning and evening. Here is how we helped Annette reach her skincare goals.

Skincare Regimen

Dr Nadja recommended Annette start a daily anti-ageing skincare regimen. The anti-ageing skincare products effectively reduce the appearance of early signs of ageing. It is not necessarily true that only expensive products are effective. Annette opted to try The Ordinary Brand. Here is what is so special about products from The Ordinary.

• They contain stripped-back ingredients to target skin imperfections and improve overall health.
• No fluff, no frills, and no damage to your bank balance.
• Their little bottles of wonder are mind-blowingly affordable.
• They do not create a mess on your bathroom shelf, and you can organize them easily.

Annette’s Morning Routine

Vitamin C

Dr Nadja asked Annette to use The Ordinary Vitamin C suspension 23% + HA spheres 2% in the morning after cleansing. Vitamin C is a strong antioxidant that illuminates skin and reduces the appearance of early signs of ageing. In addition, hyaluronic acid 2% is added to the suspension. This smoothes the skin texture and prevents overdrying.

Vitamin B

Then it was advised to use The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% serum. Niacinamide is the vitamin B3. It has anti-inflammatory properties and is very helpful in treating blemishes, acne scars, hyperpigmentation, enlarged pores, and wrinkles. The zinc salt is added to strengthen the skin barrier.

Moisturiser

It is important to use a good quality moisturizer after applying a serum, so we recommended Annette The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors to protect and hydrate the outer layer of skin. It contains multiple amino acids, fatty acids, triglycerides, urea, ceramides, phospholipids, glycerin, hyaluronic acid, and many other natural skin hydrating components. In addition, its non-greasy formula absorbs quickly and provides lasting hydration.

Sunscreen

Finally, Dr Nadja Haub advised using sunscreen with zinc as it is the gold standard ingredient in sun protection.

Annette’s Evening Routine

A Peel And Vitamin A

Annette was asked to use The Ordinary 5% Lactic Acid Peel in the evenings. This is a middle-strength peel that gently removes any dead skin cells on top of the skin. As a result, the skin will look more radiant and youthful. She applies this to her skin first, followed by Retinoid 5% in squalene, and moisturizer for the nighttime skincare routine. The Granactive Retinoid 5% from The Ordinary offers better results against the multiple signs of ageing than simple retinol without causing any irritation or rash.

Results After 2 Weeks

After two weeks of following the recommended skincare regimen, Anette observed her skin looking visibly brighter and smoother. Then we recommended her “The Vampire Facial.”

The vampire or blood facial works on healing and regenerating the cells in your skin. It transforms dull and lacklustre skin into a vibrant appearance. In addition, it smoothes mild wrinkles, reduces the appearance of large pores, and improves skin tone and texture.

The vampire facial utilizes the patient’s own platelets, so there is no risk of allergies and potential side effects. We performed the two vampire facials on Annette’s face, spaced one month apart.

Results After 3 Months

After three months, Annette noticed that she had fresher and more radiant skin. She felt the natural lift to her features. Especially her neck looked tighter with fewer wrinkles and skin blemishes.

To enhance her results, Dr Nadja performed Facial Injectables to eliminate crow’s feet, forehead lines, 11 lines, and chin wrinkles. This significantly reduced these wrinkles and made her look younger and fresher. She did not end up with a frozen face but retained the natural movements of her face.

Results After 6 Months

Annette was very happy with her treatment outcome so far but she noticed that she had lost volume in certain areas of her face. She was wondering if this is an age-related problem and whether she could improve her appearance. Dr Nadja assessed her face and found that Annette had lost volume mainly in her mid cheeks, around the temples of her face and close to her chin. This is due to the natural ageing process. As we age, our tiny fat pads right underneath our skin start shrinking and begin to sag. This process usually starts at the age of 25 and becomes more visible at the age of 35. We can slow down this process with a dermal filler treatment. 

For a dermal filler treatment, we use naturally occurring sugars derived from our skin that were crosslinked in a lab. They feel and look like gel. Dr Haub gently injects this gel close to the shrinking and sagging fat pads under our skin. This will replenish the fat pads and gently lift them.

Annette decided that this was a good treatment option for her, and Dr Nadja injected the dermal fillers into the problematic areas to provide her with a plump and natural-looking appearance.

Results After 6 Months

Annette was very happy with her treatment outcome so far but she noticed that she had lost volume in certain areas of her face. She was wondering if this is an age-related problem and whether she could improve her appearance. Dr Nadja assessed her face and found that Annette had lost volume mainly in her mid cheeks, around the temples of her face and close to her chin. This is due to the natural ageing process. As we age, our tiny fat pads right underneath our skin start shrinking and begin to sag. This process usually starts at the age of 25 and becomes more visible at the age of 35. We can slow down this process with a dermal filler treatment. 

For a dermal filler treatment, we use naturally occurring sugars derived from our skin that were crosslinked in a lab. They feel and look like gel. Dr Haub gently injects this gel close to the shrinking and sagging fat pads under our skin. This will replenish the fat pads and gently lift them.

Annette decided that this was a good treatment option for her, and Dr Nadja injected the dermal fillers into the problematic areas to provide her with a plump and natural-looking appearance.

Watch Annette during one of her treatments

The Bottom Line

So this is how Annette’s dull and ageing skin transformed into a healthy, young, glowing complexion. Some patients take longer to reach their goals, while others get beautiful skin in a couple of months. At Satini Cosmetic Clinic, you can book a free consultation and we will examine your skin and face, talk about your concerns and design a treatment plan to assist you to achieve exactly what you want.