Dr Ria Smit

Doctor…
Do you think I should get lip filler?

For this particular client my answer was: “No”

beautifullips

Soft, balanced lips that respect your natural anatomy — because that will always outlast trends. ✨

There is a lot that you can do to boost your skin.

This is one of my favourites when it comes to in office treatments.

As we mature and age we support our skin with a healthy lifestyle first of all, but find some more specific help here.

Changes in our skin during our lifetime can be supported by living a healthy lifestyle first of all, but there are also more specific help available.

Hormonal changes as we mature and age affect our skin health.

💉 BOTULINUM TOXIN: FACTS vs MYTHS

There’s a lot of misinformation out there….👇

❌ MYTH: “It’s dangerous”
✅ FACT: Safe when used in appropriate medical doses by trained professionals

❌ MYTH: “It will freeze your face”
✅ FACT: Good technique = natural, refreshed results

❌ MYTH: “It’s only for wrinkles”
✅ FACT: Also treats jaw tension, migraines & excessive sweating

❌ MYTH: “You’ll look worse if you stop”
✅ FACT: You simply return to your natural baseline

❌ MYTH: “It’s addictive”
✅ FACT: No chemical addiction — just results people enjoy

❌ MYTH: “It’s only for older patients”
✅ FACT: Can be used preventatively to soften early lines

❌ MYTH: “Results are instant”
✅ FACT: Takes 3–5 days to start, 10–14 days for full effect

❌ MYTH: “It spreads through your body”
✅ FACT: Remains localised when administered correctly

✨ FINAL THOUGHT
It’s not about the product — it’s about the expertise behind it

📩 If you’re curious whether it’s right for you, reach out.

Your Aesthetic skincare journey.

Meegan - our Somatologist trained in Advanced Aesthetics - and I meet weekly to ensure we offer you the best and that our thinking is aligned for a given treatment plan.

We function as a team for your benefit.

Persistent fatigue, breathlessness, hair shedding, or dizziness should not be dismissed.
A simple blood test can diagnose iron deficiency early.
It may however also due to other medical conditions that can be identified.

In South African women, Iron Deficiency Anemia is often linked to:

🩸Heavy menstrual bleeding – one of the most common causes in young and middle-aged women
🩸 Pregnancy and breastfeeding – iron needs increase significantly
🩸 Low dietary iron intake – especially in diets low in red meat or high in refined carbohydrates
🩸 Parasitic infections – intestinal parasites can contribute to iron loss in some regions
🩸 Underlying medical conditions – such as chronic inflammation, gastrointestinal bleeding, or malabsorption

When tablets may not be enough…

Most people start with oral iron supplements, but they may not work well when:

🩸 Iron levels are very low and symptoms are severe
🩸 Side effects (nausea, constipation) make tablets difficult to tolerate
🩸 The body cannot absorb iron properly
🩸 Ongoing blood loss (for example heavy periods) exceeds what tablets can replace
🩸 Rapid correction is needed, such as late pregnancy or before surgery

When an iron infusion may be recommended

🩸 Hemoglobin is significantly low
🩸 Iron stores (ferritin) remain very low despite treatment
🩸 Oral iron has failed after several weeks
🩸 There is severe fatigue affecting daily functioning
🩸 A faster recovery is medically necessary

Iron infusions allow the body to restore iron stores quickly, often improving energy, concentration, and physical endurance within weeks.