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.
At-Home Chemical Peels vs. Professional Chemical Peels
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 acid products, many people are...
Skincare Actives, Explained: AHA, BHA, Vitamin C & Retinoids
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, antioxidants and countless...
Your Questions About Melasma, Answered
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 cheeks can be difficult to fade,...
How to Reduce Excess Pigmentation with Cosmelan 2
For many patients, sun-induced pigmentation across the forehead and cheeks can feel like a permanent fixture. Whether you are navigating Melasma, Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH), or Solar...
How SkinPen MicroneedlingCreates Smoother, Softer SkinTexture
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, who felt her skin was beginning...
Lumecca Photofacial: Intense Pulsed Light Facials & Your Skin
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 past sun exposure or breakouts...
Microneedling in Cape Town: SkinPen, RF Microneedling and Morpheus8 Explained
Microneedling has become one of the most effective and versatile skin rejuvenation treatments available today. In Cape Town, where sun exposure, wind and a dry summer climate accelerate skin ageing,...
Collagen-Stimulating Injectables: The Smart Way to Treat Skin in Your 30s
Your 30s are one of the most important decades for your skin — although most people only realise this once collagen loss has already begun. This is the decade where collagen production starts to...
It’s All in the Lips: Lip Fillers and Lip Treatments in Cape Town
When it comes to facial aesthetics, the lips play a powerful role. They influence balance, expression and confidence more than most people realise. In a city like Cape Town, where summer means...
Lipolytic Injections in Cape Town: Safe, Natural Fat-Dissolving in 2026
Lipolytic Injections Cape Town: A Doctor’s Guide to Safe, Natural Fat-Dissolving in 2026 By Dr Blink – Medical Aesthetic Practitioner, Bloubergstrand, Cape Town If you’ve ever tried everything to...
HarmonyCA Before & After: A Doctor’s Guide to Natural, Long-Lasting Lift in Cape Town
HarmonyCA Before & After: A Doctor’s Guide to Natural, Long-Lasting Lift in Cape Town By Dr Blink – Medical Aesthetic Practitioner, Bloubergstrand, Cape Town If you want a natural lift without...
Why Your Medical Aesthetic Consultation Matters Most
Introduction Summer in Cape Town brings intense UV exposure, heat, and festive outdoor living. This makes it the perfect time to reassess your skincare and aesthetic goals. At Dr Blink Medical...
