Dr Georgie Sleigh

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22/06/2026

Most people know microneedling creates tiny punctures in the skin. Fewer understand why that matters, and what the skin actually does in response.

When the needles create those controlled micro-injuries, the skin interprets them as damage that needs repairing. It triggers a wound healing cascade, releasing growth factors, activating fibroblast cells, and stimulating the production of new collagen and elastin. That’s not a cosmetic response. That’s the skin’s actual repair mechanism being switched on deliberately.

The collagen that forms as a result is new, structured, and laid down progressively over weeks. This is why results from microneedling build over time rather than appearing immediately, and why a course of treatments consistently outperforms a single session. Each one adds to what the last one started.

What also makes it particularly powerful is the window it creates for active ingredients. Those microchannels allow serums to pe*****te far deeper than they would on intact skin. The right ingredients applied at the right moment during treatment, growth factors, exosomes, peptides, hyaluronic acid, can significantly amplify the overall outcome.

Done correctly, with the right device, at the right depth, by someone who understands the skin they’re treating, microneedling is one of the most effective treatments available for collagen, texture, scarring, and overall skin quality.

If you’d like to find out whether a course of microneedling is the right next step for your skin, head to the link in our bio to book a consultation or dm ‘NEEDLE’ to learn more 💌

Just look at these incredible results ✨️ What you're seeing here goes well beyond the lips - the skin quality, the redne...
21/06/2026

Just look at these incredible results ✨️ What you're seeing here goes well beyond the lips - the skin quality, the redness, the texture, the way the whole lower face looks and feels.

My patient was genuinely shocked when we compared the photos, and honestly, so was I in the best possible way.

For the lips specifically, the goal was to restore what had naturally changed over time. A small amount of filler to gently bring back lost volume, improve the hydration of the lip surface, and refine the shape so everything sits in proportion again. Her lips look healthy and like hers again.

But the skin transformation alongside it is what really tells the full story. When the skincare foundation is right, and the treatments are chosen properly for that individual, everything improves together. That's what a bespoke approach looks like in practice, and it's why I always want to understand the whole picture before deciding on anything.

No two people's skin is the same, and no two treatment plans should be either. Understanding what's actually driving someone's concerns, what their skin needs at a foundational level, and what will give results that genuinely last is where the real work happens.

If you’re starting to notice those early changes and want to understand what’s right for you, send me a message, or tap the link in bio to book a consultation 💌

The conversation in aesthetics is almost always about what you put on your skin or what you have done in the clinic. And...
19/06/2026

The conversation in aesthetics is almost always about what you put on your skin or what you have done in the clinic. And, of course, both of those things matter to an extent.

But some of the things that make the biggest difference to how we age and feel have nothing to do with either.

I'm someone who fills every moment, overthinks constantly, and finds it genuinely hard to sit still. So learning to actually rest, not just collapse at the end of the day but properly switch off and let my nervous system settle, has probably been one of the most significant things I've worked on. Cortisol breaks down collagen, disrupts sleep, and drives inflammation in ways that show up on your face over time. No treatment compensates for that long term.

The other things are simpler - long walks with Wilma in proper fresh air, not a walk while scrolling my phone, but actually being present in it. Protecting time with the people who genuinely restore me rather than letting those relationships quietly drift when life gets busy. Prioritising sleep even when I'm bad at it. Moving my body in a way I'll actually sustain rather than punishing myself into something I'll abandon.

These are the things that compound over years in a way that a single appointment never will 🤍

17/06/2026

Something I say a lot in consultations is that there’s a real difference between accepting ageing and accepting everything that comes with it.

The lines that appear when you smile, the gradual changes in your skin, the way your face evolves over time - that’s life, and I genuinely believe there’s something worth embracing in that.

But the tiredness that no amount of sleep fixes, the loss of structure that makes you feel like you don’t quite look like yourself anymore, the thing you notice every time you catch your reflection and it just doesn’t sit right. Those things are worth doing something about if they’re affecting how you feel about yourself.

People come to me at all different stages. Some are in their late thirties, wanting to understand what’s starting to change and get ahead of it thoughtfully. Some are in their forties or fifties and have been sitting with something for years, wondering whether it’s too late - it never is!

What I offer isn’t about erasing the signs of a life lived. It’s about feeling like a well-rested, confident version of yourself. That’s a completely reasonable thing to want, and it’s what every treatment plan I put together is built around.

And if something’s been on your mind, a consultation is always a good place to start that conversation 💚

One of the most common things I hear from people thinking about their lips is that they don't want to look different. Th...
15/06/2026

One of the most common things I hear from people thinking about their lips is that they don't want to look different. They just want to look like themselves again.

And the thing is, filler isn't always the answer to that. When lips change over time, it's rarely just about volume. The surface becomes drier, the definition softens, the skin around the mouth starts to shift in ways that make everything look a little more tired.

Adding volume on top of all of that doesn't always address what's actually going on, and that's where a lot of people end up with a result that looks done rather than refreshed.

Skin boosters, and Restylane Vital Light in particular, work completely differently. Rather than adding anything structural, they restore deep hydration to the tissue itself. The lips look softer, smoother, more alive. The kind of result where people notice something but can't work out what. That's always the aim in this area.

The right approach depends entirely on what's actually changed and what someone wants to feel. Sometimes that's a skin booster alone. Sometimes it's a combination. And sometimes the conversation starts somewhere else entirely. Getting that right is what a proper consultation is for.

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13/06/2026

When the lower face starts to look tired or heavy, the answer is rarely in treating the area that’s bothering you most.

This is one of the most important things to understand about facial aesthetics, and it’s something I talk about in almost every consultation. The lower face doesn’t age in isolation. What you’re actually seeing is the result of multiple things happening across the whole face, and addressing just one part of it will always give a limited result.

✨️ Supporting the cheeks creates lift that benefits the lower face directly.

✨️ Restoring structure and balance through the chin and jawline improves definition and reduces the appearance of sagging.

✨️ And in the right cases, muscle relaxing injections can address the downward pull that’s contributing to the overall heaviness.

Each element supports the others, and the combined result is a face that looks fresher, more balanced, and more rested, without anything looking obviously treated.

That’s always the goal. Not chasing individual concerns, but restoring harmony across the whole face.

If the lower face is something you’ve been wanting to address, head to the link in my bio to book a consultation and we can work out the right approach for you. 💌

If someone I cared about was thinking about having aesthetic treatments for the first time, this is the conversation I w...
11/06/2026

If someone I cared about was thinking about having aesthetic treatments for the first time, this is the conversation I would want to have with them first.

Going in informed makes everything better - the experience, the result, and the relationship you build with whoever is treating you.

Pay attention to how the consultation feels.

Whether it is genuinely personal or rushed through.

Whether the practitioner looks at your whole face or just the one thing you mentioned.

Whether they are willing to tell you that something is not right for you.

These signals matter far more than a price list or a polished Instagram feed.

The best outcomes I see come from people who understood what they wanted to feel before they booked, who started with one thing done really well, and who found someone they trusted enough to ask the questions they were a little afraid to ask. That combination changes everything.

If you are at the beginning of thinking about this and want an open, unhurried conversation about what might actually suit you, that is exactly what a consultation with me looks like.

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I’ve been seeing a lovely patient of mine for years. She came in last week for her anti-wrinkle and Profhilo treatments ...
10/06/2026

I’ve been seeing a lovely patient of mine for years. She came in last week for her anti-wrinkle and Profhilo treatments and during the appointment mentioned she wanted to book in for more cheek filler…

I looked at her and I said no. Her cheeks look GREAT! The filler she has is sitting beautifully and her face is balanced. She didn’t need more right now so I told her that.

She seemed a little surprised but then she was really appreciative 🥰

She messaged me afterwards to say that hearing she didn’t need more was really reassuring and also that it shows just how long well-placed filler can last.

This is something I feel strongly about. My patients trust me with their faces and that means being honest even when the honest answer is “not yet.” I will always put your best interest first, even when that means turning down a booking.

If I think you need it, I’ll say so. If I don’t, I’ll say that too 🤍

09/06/2026

Microneedling is one of the most effective treatments available for skin quality, scarring, and texture, and also one of the most misunderstood.

Before you invest in a course, here’s what’s genuinely worth knowing:

1. The device makes an enormous difference, and most people don’t ask about it. There is a significant gap between medical-grade devices like SkinPen, which is FDA cleared, and the cheaper alternatives being used in non-medical settings. Needle depth, precision, speed, and sterility directly affect both your result and your safety. If you don’t know what device is being used on your skin, ask before you book.

2. One session starts the process, but a course changes the skin. Microneedling works by triggering the skin’s repair response and stimulating collagen production over time. A single treatment can give a noticeable improvement in glow and texture, but the structural change, the kind that improves scarring, pore size, and skin quality in a lasting way, comes from a course of three to six treatments spaced four to six weeks apart.

3. What’s applied to the skin during treatment matters just as much as the needling itself. The micro-channels created during microneedling allow active ingredients to pe*****te far deeper than they would topically. Growth factors, exosomes, peptides, and hyaluronic acid applied at this stage can significantly amplify your outcome. A clinic that isn’t being intentional about this is leaving results on the table.

4. The downtime is real, even if it’s short. Redness for up to 48 hours and some dryness and flaking for up to a week is completely normal. It varies from person to person, but knowing what to expect means nothing feels alarming or surprising post-treatment.

5. It treats far more than most people expect. Acne scarring, enlarged pores, skin laxity, neck lines, uneven texture, dullness, and loss of overall skin quality all respond well to microneedling.

If you’re considering a course and want to make sure you’re in the right hands with the right plan, head to the link in my bio to book a consultation. 💌

The aesthetics and skincare world moves fast, and not everything that goes viral deserves the attention it gets.I have b...
07/06/2026

The aesthetics and skincare world moves fast, and not everything that goes viral deserves the attention it gets.

I have been doing this long enough to have seen trends come and go, and the pattern is usually the same. Something catches on, everyone wants it regardless of whether it actually suits them, and the results are mixed at best. Slugging, face yoga, ten-step routines that leave skin more reactive than when you started. None of these are necessarily harmful in isolation, but they are being sold as solutions to problems they cannot actually fix.

The thing I keep coming back to is this: the treatments and habits that genuinely hold up over time are almost never the ones making the most noise. They are the ones working quietly with your biology, building gradually, and leaving you looking like yourself rather than like a trend.

That is what I try to cut through to in every consultation. Not what is popular right now, but what will actually serve your skin and your face in the long run.

If you want to go through your own skin properly and work out what’s actually going to make a difference for you, just send me a message or book in for a consultation 💌

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