On The Couch
With Dr.Blink
Join us on the couch with Dr. Blink every month where we share articles and information on Medical Aesthetics and authentic beauty enhancements.
Dr Blink’s Guide to Biostimulators
In my two decades as a medical practitioner, I have found that the most profound changes in aesthetic medicine often occur at a specific juncture: the "treatment gap." In my Medical Aesthetics &...
Collagen Induction Therapy and SkinPen Technology
Last reviewed: 31 August 2026 In my years of clinical practice here in Cape Town, I've consulted with countless patients who feel they've reached a plateau. Despite a disciplined regimen of high-end...
Chemical Peels, Explained (Types, Benefits & Outcomes)
Last reviewed: 31 August 2026 Chemical peels are professional skin resurfacing treatments that use active acids to create a controlled, gentle injury to the skin, stimulating regeneration and...
Introducing Dr Blink Beauty: The New Standard in Radiance
Last reviewed: 31 August 2026 We’re excited to introduce Dr Blink Beauty, our dedicated beauty division, created for the treatments that keep you looking effortlessly polished between your medical...
InMode Rejuvenation: Synergy as the Secret to Ageless Skin
Last reviewed: 31 August 2026 In my years of practice at the Dr Blink boutique medical clinic, I have frequently encountered patients caught in the treatment gap. These are individuals noticing a...
HArmonyCa vs Sculptra vs. Radiesse
Last reviewed: 31 August 2026 HArmonyCa, Sculptra, and Radiesse aren't competing. They're solving different problems. HArmonyCa gives you the best of both worlds: instant gratification plus...
At-Home Chemical Peels vs. Professional Chemical Peels
Last reviewed: 28 August 2026 Chemical peels have become one of the most talked-about treatments in modern skincare. From “glass skin” trends on social media to shelves filled with high-strength...
Skincare Actives, Explained: AHA, BHA, Vitamin C & Retinoids
Last reviewed: 31 August 2026 At Dr Blink Medical Aesthetics & Laser Clinic, one of the most common concerns we hear is: “Where do I even start with skincare actives?” Between acids, retinoids,...
Your Questions About Melasma, Answered
Last reviewed: 27 August 2026 For many of our patients, melasma is more than skin deep—it’s something they feel, not just see. The soft, symmetrical shadows that appear across the forehead and...
How to Reduce Excess Pigmentation with Cosmelan 2
Last reviewed: 28 August 2026 For many patients, sun-induced pigmentation across the forehead and cheeks can feel like a permanent fixture. Whether you are navigating Melasma, Post-inflammatory...
How SkinPen MicroneedlingCreates Smoother, Softer SkinTexture
Last reviewed: 26 August 2026 We South Africans have a deep love for the sun — but over time, it doesn’t always return the favour. I recently treated a patient, a long-time Melkbos beach regular,...
Lumecca Photofacial: Intense Pulsed Light Facials & Your Skin
Last reviewed: 27 August 2026 Most of us have invested in brightening serums and retinols, only to feel frustrated when stubborn sun damage or lingering redness just doesn’t shift. These marks from...
