If I could go back to my thirties, I would worry less about products and more about principles. In the whirlwind of life, balancing a budding career and personal commitments, skincare sometimes felt like a puzzle that needed constant solving. The truth, as I eventually learned, is both more simple and more profound. Here are the five pieces of advice I wish I had given to my younger self, gleaned […]

When a patient loses 12 kilograms in three months, the number on the scale looks like success. What I see on the body tells a more complicated story. As an aesthetic doctor, I’ve witnessed the remarkable transformations that GLP-1 receptor agonists can facilitate. These medications, often colloquially referred to by names like Ozempic, have changed the landscape of weight loss, offering new hope to many. However, beneath the surface of […]

Perimenopause is a life stage that many women encounter without even realising it. The most common thing I hear is: “I thought I was just stressed.” For many women, the gradual hormonal fluctuations that characterise perimenopause can start as early as their late 30s, but the symptoms are often misattributed to other causes. Let’s delve into what perimenopause really is and why it remains under-recognised. Understanding Perimenopause Perimenopause is the […]