Learn how shared decision making puts you at the centre of your aesthetic journey. Discover how expert consultations at Fresh Aesthetics guide you through safe, personalised treatment options with no pressure—just informed, collaborative care.

Pillow face is a common concern linked to overfilled or poorly placed dermal fillers, leaving the face looking puffy and unnatural. In this blog, we explain what causes pillow face, why it happens, and, more importantly, how to prevent it. At Fresh Aesthetics & Skin in Portadown, Dr. Jayne takes a holistic, less-is-more approach to fillers, ensuring subtle, natural results that enhance rather than alter your appearance.

Noticing puffiness under your eyes after Botox? You may be experiencing malar oedema, a common but temporary side effect that occurs when fluid collects under the eyes due to relaxed facial muscles. In this blog, we explain why it happens, who’s more prone to it, and how to manage and prevent it with expert advice from Fresh Aesthetics. Learn practical tips like lymphatic massage, sleep positioning, and future Botox options tailored to your facial anatomy.

Struggling with skin sensitivity, rosacea, or persistent inflammation? Your gut could be the missing piece. This blog explores the powerful connection between your internal gut barrier and your external skin barrier—explaining how digestive health directly influences skin conditions like rosacea. Backed by science, we also share practical ways to improve your gut health for clearer, calmer skin from the inside out.

Discover how regenerative medicine is changing the face of aesthetics, literally. In this blog, we explore subtle, science-backed treatments like Sculptra, PRP, polynucleotides, and tretinoin that work with your body to rebuild and preserve your skin from within. These aren’t quick fixes—they’re long-term investments in skin health designed to help you look the same for longer, not different

Treatment stacking refers to the strategic combination of two or more complementary procedures in the same session to target multiple skin concerns at once. Rather than relying on a single method to address everything from fine lines to pigmentation to laxity, practitioners now combine modalities that work at different skin depths for more effective, longer-lasting, and natural-looking results.

Wondering how often you should really get Botox? In this expert-led blog, we explain why treatments should be spaced at least 12 weeks apart to maintain long-term results and avoid the risk of developing resistance. You'll learn why frequent ‘top-ups’ aren’t just unnecessary—they can actually reduce effectiveness over time. Discover the science behind dosing, timing, and how to protect your results by following safe, medically backed Botox protocols.

Oily skin isn’t always caused by poor skincare—it’s often your skin’s way of overcompensating. In this blog, we explore the real reasons behind excess oil production, from hormone fluctuations to barrier disruption, and explain how to rebalance oily skin without stripping it. If your skin feels shiny but still dehydrated, this is a must-read.

Tretinoin is the most researched and results-driven retinoid in skincare—proven to smooth fine lines, fade pigmentation, and clear acne. In this blog, we break down how tretinoin works, why it’s considered the gold standard for skin renewal, and what to expect when starting it. Whether you're new to retinoids or ready to level up your routine, this guide covers everything you need to know.

Your face is layered like a cake, made up of 5 layers all ageing independently of one another. Many people rely of Botox alone to keep them looking fresh, but this does nothing for your face as a whole.

When others look at you, they make an instant assessment about whether you look tired or fresh, together with an overall impression of how old you are. People don’t base this on how deep your frown lines are, they gain an overall impression of the harmony of your skin quality, facial volume, and facial contours. That initial assessment starts with the skin health - whether it’s dull, rough, inflamed, pigmented etc. Relaxing your muscles with botox won’t help that!

Thicker, Healthier Hair—Naturally: How PRP Supports Hair Regrowth

If your hair isn’t quite as thick or full as it used to be, you’re not alone. Hair thinning can affect both men and women at any stage in life, but it often becomes more noticeable with age. For many women, post-menopausal hormonal shifts play a major role in changes to hair density, especially around the crown or parting.

One of the most effective solutions is PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) therapy with microneedling

Shielding your skin from harmful UV rays is the foundation of any effective skincare routine. With so many sunscreen options on the market, selecting the best one can feel overwhelming. Drawing on evidence-based insights and the latest photoprotection science, here’s how to pick an SPF that keeps you safe, comfortable, and glowing.

Ageing isn’t all about lines and wrinkles. What we really start to notice is a change in skin quality.

Sculptra is not your typical filler—it works gradually to stimulate your skin’s own collagen production for natural, long-lasting rejuvenation. In this blog, we explain how Sculptra supports volume restoration and skin firmness from within, why it's ideal for patients seeking subtle results, and how it fits into a regenerative, long-term approach to ageing well.

When most people think of Botox, they think of smoothing forehead lines or softening crow’s feet — but Botox is just as powerful when used in the lower third of the face, especially in expert hands. At Fresh Aesthetics in Portadown, we use advanced lower face Botox techniques to gently lift, contour, and soften without ever freezing your natural expression.

In the lower face, Botox works by relaxing specific overactive muscles that contribute to common age-related concerns — such as a downturned mouth, undefined jawline, or chin dimpling.

At Fresh Aesthetics & Skin in Northern Ireland, we specialise in natural-looking Botox results that refresh your appearance without looking frozen. If you're planning a Botox treatment, it’s helpful to know what happens afterward. Here’s a clear guide to Botox aftercare and what to expect over the following weeks and months.

Bruising after injectable treatments is a common, expected and natural response. The face is so vascular (see image below) that it is not possible to avoid all the capillaries during treatment, especially as many of them lie so close to the surface. Bruising occurs when a needle disrupts these tiny blood vessels under the skin, causing blood to leak into surrounding tissue. This can lead to visible discolouration, especially in delicate areas like the lips, cheeks, and under-eyes.

At Fresh Aesthetics in Portadown, all injectables are performed by Dr Jayne & Dr Brian, highly experienced medical aesthetics doctors. Their advanced techniques, anatomical precision, and gentle approach significantly reduce the likelihood of bruising. However, individual factors like skin type, medications, and lifestyle choices can still influence the outcome.

If you’re starting to take your skincare more seriously—or you already invest in your skin and want to make smart choices—then understanding antioxidants is a must.

At Fresh Aesthetics, we talk about antioxidants every day during consultations. They're one of the most effective ingredients for protecting and preserving your skin’s health, radiance, and youthfulness.

Antioxidants are molecules that protect your skin from oxidative stress—a major contributor to premature ageing, inflammation, pigmentation, and collagen breakdown.

The Professional Approach to Slowing the Ageing Process

In an industry saturated with skincare promises, it’s essential to understand that only clinically proven active ingredients—used at the right concentrations and in the correct formulations—can actually create meaningful changes within the skin.

As medical aesthetic practitioners, we often explain to patients that visible skin improvement doesn’t come from moisturisers alone. True transformation happens at the cellular level. And that’s where medical-grade skincare makes all the difference.

Here’s how key active ingredients work to optimise skin health, boost cellular performance, and slow the ageing process—and why over-the-counter products often fall short.

In the world of aesthetic treatments, we’re surrounded by perfect before-and-afters, social media filters, and celebrities who seem to defy ageing. But the truth is—aesthetic medicine is not a magic wand. It’s a collaborative process between your body and your injector, and outcomes will always vary from person to person.

At Fresh Aesthetics in Portadown, Northern Ireland, we believe in honest, transparent conversations. If you're considering dermal fillers, wrinkle treatments, or any skin rejuvenation procedure, it’s vital to understand what’s possible—and what’s not.

At Fresh Aesthetics, we believe in enhancing your natural beauty—not changing it. One of the most powerful tools in modern aesthetic medicine is dermal filler, and when expertly placed, the results are soft, subtle, and beautifully undetectable.

Whether you're noticing a bit of facial volume loss, fine lines, or want to restore youthful contours, dermal filler is an fantastic solution —when done with an eye for detail.

Let us explain what dermal filler really is, what it's made of, where it can be used, and most importantly—how we ensure the results always look natural.