Menopause is a natural stage in every woman’s life, but it can bring a wave of physical and emotional changes that affect how we feel in our own skin. From dryness and sensitivity to fine lines, pigmentation, and even breakouts, hormonal shifts can dramatically influence skin health and appearance.
In this blog, we explore how menopause affects the skin and share expert advice from the team at Lumière Medispa Oxford on how to restore comfort, hydration, and glow during this time. With the right combination of medical-grade skincare, in-clinic treatments, and personalised care, it’s possible to feel confident and radiant through menopause and beyond.
Read moreCountdown to Radiance: Your Festive Glow-Up Guide Starts Now
The countdown to Christmas is officially on! While the evenings are only just turning crisp, now is the perfect moment to start planning your ultimate festive glow. Whether it’s the office party, family gatherings, or New Year’s Eve celebrations, December is all about confidence, sparkle, and radiant skin.
At Lumière MediSpa Oxford, we believe the best results come with preparation. From anti-wrinkle injections and dermal fillers to advanced facials and collagen-boosting treatments, each option works on its own timeline. That’s why we’ve created our Christmas Countdown Glow Guide — your step-by-step plan for when to book treatments, so you’re glowing just in time for the celebrations.
Be the gift this Christmas!
Read moreAs regenerative treatments like Profhilo and Polynucleotides take the spotlight, many are asking ‘are dermal fillers a thing of the past?’ At Lumière MediSpa Oxford, the answer is a confident no. While innovation in aesthetic medicine is something we fully embrace, dermal fillers remain an essential tool in delivering natural-looking, youthful results when used precisely and thoughtfully.
In this blog, we explore how the rise of regenerative aesthetics is reshaping the industry and why fillers still play a crucial role in facial rejuvenation. It’s not about choosing one over the other, but about integrating evidence-based treatments that work in harmony. Whether it’s restoring lost volume or improving skin quality from within, the future of aesthetics is all about balance.
Read moreMuscle loss isn’t just about ageing, it's about action. While it’s true that we naturally lose muscle over time, the real story is about what we do in response. Whether you’re in your 30s, 50s or beyond, it’s never too late to take control. From hormonal changes to daily habits, understanding what’s behind age-related muscle decline gives you the power to fight back. With the right combination of movement, nutrition, lifestyle choices, and yes, even innovative treatments like EMSCULPT, you can maintain strength, vitality and confidence well into later life. This guide is your road map to staying active, energised and strong for the long haul.
Read moreWe all love the feeling of sunshine on our skin—but what if that daily dose of light is doing more harm than good? At Lumière Medi Spa, we’re shedding light on the hidden impact of UV exposure and how it quietly accelerates skin ageing. In this blog, we’ll explore the science behind photoageing, debunk common sun myths, and share practical advice on how to protect your skin without giving up the glow. Because radiant skin shouldn’t come at the cost of long-term damage.
Read moreIs your skin not responding the way you’d expect, despite a solid routine and quality products? It might be time to look a little deeper. More specifically, into your gut.
At Lumière MediSpa, we know that radiant, healthy skin starts with more than just what you put on the surface. There’s a growing body of research supporting the idea that the gut and skin are closely linked, a concept known as the gut-skin axis. In this blog, we’ll break down how your gut health can impact skin conditions like acne, rosacea, eczema, and even premature ageing.
We’ll also highlight simple but powerful steps you can take to support your gut and in turn, your skin. From nutrition and lifestyle tips to understanding the role of stress and inflammation, we’ll guide you through how to nurture skin health from the inside out.
Because sometimes, the real glow-up starts in your gut.
Read moreRetinol has long been a skincare staple, praised for its ability to smooth fine lines, boost collagen, and improve skin tone. However, new UK and EU regulations are set to limit its concentration in over-the-counter products, aiming to reduce the risk of irritation and long-term skin sensitivity. While this doesn’t mean an outright ban, it does mean changes in how consumers access and use retinol. At Lumière MediSpa, we’ve always advocated for professional guidance when using high-strength skincare, ensuring safe and effective results. With these regulations shaping the future of skincare, now more than ever, expert supervision is key to making the most of powerful ingredients like retinol.
Read moreDiscover why we use LED (Light Emitting Diode in our treatments here and Lumiere Medispa).
LED therapy works by stimulating the skin at a cellular level. When the skin is exposed to specific wavelengths of light, it can trigger various biological processes. Dermalux uses three specific wavelengths: Red, Blue and Infrared. For example, red light can penetrate the skin and stimulate the production of collagen
Read moreAesthetic Nurse Practitioner, Nicola Belson talks about one of her favourite “renewal” treatments following the winter months.
It's that time of year again when we often notice our skin looks a little dull and tired due to the environmental stresses of the winter months.
One of the ways we can revitalise our skin is with our CellRenew Micro-needling treatment.
Read moreWalking into Lumiere Medispa you will be greeted by a member of the front of house team and escorted through to the tranquillity lounge, waiting area. A drop of Comfort Zone, Tranquillity Oil, a blend of Orange Blossom, Cedar Wood and Rose oil will be applied to your wrist. Take a deep breath in of the Tranquillity Oil a blend of oils specifically chosen to aid in relaxation to start you on your journey to relaxation.
Read moreI am often met with a look of trepidation when I advise a dermal filler treatment for a patient, and I’m not really surprised given some of the bad examples and misinformation that are out there in the media.
In this journal post, I felt it was a good idea to bust some myths and explain the facts about dermal filler treatments, addressing the real concerns that my patients have had before going on to have successful natural-looking results.
Read moreThere are many places in which to have aesthetic skin procedures within the Oxford and the Oxfordshire area, however, choosing the right one for you can feel daunting. Being prepared to ask the right questions will be key to helping you choose the right clinic and have a safe and successful experience. Here we discuss everything you need to take into account when you are looking to have an aesthetic procedure.
Read moreThis year we have had a long beautiful summer and has seen one of the hottest days on record. Covid restrictions have also been lifted and travel to far-flung destinations has been a must for lots of us. It won’t be a surprise to hear that enjoying all this sunny weather, we have seen an increase in facial sun damage - also called Hyperpigmentation and Melasma. As the weather has now turned, it is the ideal time to tackle any stubborn pigment marks that may have come out, so I’ve created this journal post for you to find out more.
As the weather has now turned, it is the ideal time to tackle stubborn pigment marks, so I’ve created this journal post for you to find out more.
Read moreWhen embarking upon searching for a professional skin clinic, you will soon learn that there are many clinics, practitioners, treatments and brands of products - all with varying prices. This can certainly lead to confusion when you are trying to get the best experience and results for your money, but it could also be a risk to your safety. Below we will discuss some key considerations to use when comparing prices of aesthetic treatments, clinics and practitioners.
Read moreIn this months journal we look at five ways to get great skin following the Covid-19 Lockdown number three (yes that’s right - number three!). At Lumiere Medispa we feel there has never been a better time to treat your face and bring back your pre-lockdown self. You shouldn’t feel the need to cover up your skin in makeup to hide what’s underneath. Wouldn’t it be nicer to spend the time and effort on treating yourself and your skin and get that snap back!?
Read moreRight from the outset, Adrian Baker, Director and Founder of Lumiere Medispa wanted to develop a unique skin care treatment for his clinic. Adrian already offered Microneedling but wanted to create a treatment that would push the boundaries, his aim was to enhance cellular turnover to create an even more effective treatment that would revolutionise, Microneedling. Adrian focused his attention on researching skin care products and additional therapies that combined with microneedling would achieve this cellular turnover and aid in skin regeneration.
Read moreLumiere Medispa is thrilled to introduce Emma Mills to our Oxford based skin clinic. Emma brings 15 years of experience within the aesthetic skin profession to Lumiere MediSpa and will be providing our non-injectable treatments including our CellRenew range of treatments, skin tightening with HIFU technology, and body contouring with CM Slim.
Read moreThe skin around the eye zone is one of the the most sensitive and fragile areas and the most prone to wrinkles, dark circles and puffiness. Read on to learn how to care for this delicate skin.
Read moreWe’ve all stood in front of the mirror and wished that all our hard work exercising and going to the gym would just shift those stubborn fat pockets and tone our abs, bum, thighs and arms. Lucky for us we live in a world full of technological advances that, combined with a healthy lifestyle, can help improve those stubborn areas. This journal focuses on what fat reduction and muscle building technologies are available and how they can help us lose fat and tone muscle to contour our bodies, making us more body confident.
Read moreAs an NMC Registered Nurse I am duty bound to continue my education to ensure the efficacy and safety of the treatments I provide. Therefore I was delighted when Italian dermal filler manufacturer, IBSA, invited me to Milan for a Masterclass in the latest advancements in hyaluronic acid dermal fillers and the techniques developed to ensure a great result. Of course it was also a great opportunity to meet with other medical expert practitioners from around the globe.
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