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Explore the latest updates, expert commentary and thoughtful guidance from Dr Ivona on facial rejuvenation, skin health and midlife wellness. Our news and insights are designed to inform, inspire and support women through hormonally driven changes with care and expertise.

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Collagen Is Trending But Are We Thinking About Skin Ageing in the Right Way?

There is a growing fascination with collagen in both aesthetic medicine and consumer skincare. Patients increasingly ask about collagen supplements, collagen diets and treatments that promise to “restore collagen.” While this interest reflects a positive shift towards preventative and regenerative skin health, it also highlights how complex skin ageing truly…
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“Ozempic Face” and “Menopause Face”: The Science Behind Why So Many Women Feel They’ve “Aged Overnight”

“I feel like I’ve aged overnight.” It’s a phrase I hear frequently from my female patients. Between the growing use of rapid weight-loss medication and the hormonal changes that come with perimenopause and menopause, many women are experiencing noticeable shifts in facial volume, elasticity and skin health. As a specialist…
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The Science Behind “Ozempic Face”: GLP-1–Associated Facial Ageing, Hormonal Influence, and Evidence-Based Aesthetic Management

The increasing use of GLP-1 receptor agonists for obesity and metabolic disease has led to a recognisable clinical phenotype commonly termed “Ozempic face.” This presentation is characterised by midface deflation, periorbital hollowing, mandibular contour changes, dermal thinning, and increased skin laxity. While rapid adipose reduction is the primary driver, emerging…
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