BALANCED BEAUTY
Target what matters and skip what doesn’t. Leanne Cashmore from Cashmore Clinic shows us what to do and where to do it, using subtle, considered treatments for a fresher look.
PHOTO SALINA GALVAN
When it comes to ageing well, the most effective results come from targeting specific concerns rather than overhauling your entire face. Different areas age in different ways. Repetitive movement creates lines, volume loss causes hollowing, muscles pull downward, and skin quality declines.
A tailored plan focuses on what truly needs attention: softening expression lines, restoring structure where support has diminished, relaxing tension in the lower face, and improving overall texture and firmness. The goal isn’t to look different, but to look less tired, less tense, and more refreshed.
Here are the treatments that target all those areas of concern.
JAW / JAW CLENCHING
Concern: Teeth grinding, tension headaches and bulky jaw muscles. Treatment: Masseter Botox to relax overactive muscles, which reduces discomfort and can slim the lower face over time.
JOWLS
Concern: Sagging or heaviness along the lower face.
Treatment: Strategic dermal filler placement to support and lift. A fullface assessment is essential, as this often requires balancing with Botox.
FOREHEAD
Concern: Horizontal lines, creasing and heaviness.
Treatment: Anti-wrinkle injections (Botox) to soften dynamic lines and prevent deeper creases. Strategic placement can also create a subtle brow lift.
FROWN LINES (GLABELLAR LINES)
Concern: “11” lines between the brows, resulting in a tired or angry appearance.
Treatment: Anti-wrinkle injections (Botox) to relax strong frown muscles, softening the expression while maintaining natural movement and preventing static lines.
CROW’S FEET
Concern: Fine lines around the eyes when smiling.
Treatment: Anti-wrinkle injections (Botox) to smooth dynamic lines, brightening the eye area and improving make-up application.
EYE HOLLOWS (TEAR TROUGHS) Concern: Hollowing, shadowing and a tired appearance.
Treatment: Dermal fillers to restore lost volume and brighten the under-eye area. This requires advanced anatomical knowledge and careful assessment.
NECK
Concern: Neck bands, laxity, and fine lines.
Treatment: Neck Botox (Nefertiti-style lift) to relax downward-pulling muscles, or injectable skin boosters to improve texture. Often combined with collagen-stimulating treatments.
OVERALL SKIN TEXTURE
Concern: Dullness, enlarged pores and uneven texture.
Treatment: Skin needling (microneedling) or radiofrequency needling to stimulate collagen. Medical-grade skincare and injectable skin boosters (such as Profhilo or Sunekos) are also highly effective for hydration and refinement.