There’s a shift happening in aesthetics, and it’s not about doing more, it’s about doing less, better. As holidays, festivals and outdoor events fill the summer calendar, many patients are asking for the opposite of a dramatic change. They want to look like a well-rested version of themselves, with skin that holds up without makeup. Dr Anita Dhunna, with clinics in South Woodford, Bishop’s Stortford and Hatfield, Hertfordshire, has seen this shift firsthand.
Why skin quality is taking over from volume
For years, dermal filler was often used to add noticeable volume and definition. The current approach, favoured by many patients this summer, prioritises the condition of the skin itself, its texture, tone and hydration, over adding shape. The result is enhancement that reads as healthy rather than done.
This doesn’t mean filler has no place. It means treatment plans are increasingly built around restraint, using the smallest amount needed to achieve a natural outcome.
What a minimal, skin-first approach looks like
A barefaced summer plan is built around the individual, but commonly draws on:
- Skin boosters to improve hydration and radiance from within
- Biostimulators to support the skin’s own collagen production over time
- Small, targeted amounts of filler only where genuinely needed
- A skincare routine that supports results between treatments
The aim throughout is subtlety. Changes should be the kind only the patient notices at first, not something that announces itself.
Setting the right expectations
A minimal approach requires patience. Skin boosters and biostimulators work gradually, with results building over several weeks rather than appearing overnight. This is a trade-off many patients are happy to make in exchange for a result that looks like their own skin, only better.
All treatments should follow a full consultation to assess suitability. Results vary between individuals and depend on skin type, lifestyle and the treatment plan agreed with your practitioner.
Book a consultation
To discuss a natural, skin-first treatment plan ahead of summer, contact Dr Anita Dhunna’s clinics in South Woodford, Bishop’s Stortford and Hatfield, Hertfordshire on 020 8099 9248 or email info@dranitadhunna.com.
