When we talk about ageing gracefully, it's not just about fine lines or wrinkles anymore. In 2025, non‐surgical procedures are redefining beauty -- naturally, subtly, and effectively. Among the most exciting treatments are those derived from your own blood. PRP, PRF -- and the innovative DKK DERM™ kit -- offer cutting‐edge face and body rejuvenation designed for real women who want natural‐looking results.
As a medical aesthetics doctor and trainer, I've been honored to help women across South Africa explore these treatments -- not to erase their age, but to enhance their skin's natural strength, glow, and confidence.
In addition to regenerative treatments like PRP, PRF and DKK DERM™, today's aesthetic medicine offers a wide range of non-invasive procedures to enhance, refine, and rejuvenate -- with little to no downtime.
Dermal Fillers - Restore lost volume and contour areas like cheeks, chin, lips, and under- eyes.
Wrinkle-Relaxing Injections (Neurotoxins) - Soften expression lines like frown lines and crow's feet by gently relaxing targeted muscles.
Skin Boosters - Hydrate and plump the skin from within using hyaluronic acid for long- lasting glow and suppleness.
Biostimulators - Stimulate collagen production to firm and tighten skin over time -- ideal for sagging or ageing skin.
Lipolysis Injections - Target and break down small pockets of stubborn fat (like double chin or bra bulges).
PRP stands for Platelet-Rich Plasma -- and it's earned its nickname "liquid gold" for good reason. We simply draw a small amount of your blood, spin it in a centrifuge, and extract the most powerful part: platelets, packed with healing growth factors.
"With PRP, we're using your own biology to stimulate collagen, renew skin tone, and even promote hair growth -- safely and naturally," I always say.
PRF (Platelet-Rich Fibrin) takes all the goodness of PRP but adds even more: white blood cells, fibrin, and a slow-release effect, which keeps working under the skin for up to 7 days.
When injected, PRF gives amazing skin-plumping and tightening results, especially in areas that need gentle volume -- like under the eyes, cheeks or jawline.
"PRF is also one of my favourites for women who've lost weight and want to firm up loose or crepey skin," I often share in consultations. "It's a great option for areas like the neck, arms, stomach or knees -- where skin sometimes struggles to bounce back."
Let me introduce the newest addition to my toolkit -- and one I'm especially proud to pioneer here in South Africa: DKK DERM™, a groundbreaking treatment for pigmentation concerns, developed in Poland.
Just like PRP and PRF, it starts with your own blood. But DKK DERM™ goes further -- using a special process to activate a natural protein (DKK-1) that helps calm pigment production in the skin.
"It's one of the only natural solutions I've found that directly targets pigmentation issues like melasma -- without harsh bleaching agents or lasers," I say to many of my patients struggling with stubborn patches or sun spots.
DKK DERM™ is excellent for:
* Melasma (often triggered by hormones or pregnancy)
* Dull, discolored areas on face, neck, décolletage, or hands
And best of all? It's completely natural and autologous -- meaning your body recognizes it and responds beautifully.
One of the most common questions I get is, "Which one do I need?"
There's no one-size-fits-all. A qualified doctor will personalize your plan based on your skin, your
concerns, and your goals:
* For glow and texture: PRP with micro-needling works wonders.
* For volume, sagging or crepey skin: PRF gives support and firmness.
* For pigmentation or melasma: DKK DERM™ is the new go-to.
* For post-weight loss or body skin firming: PRF can lift and tighten skin naturally.
* For thinning hair: PRP or PRF is safe and effective, with real regrowth potential.
"Think of it as customizing your skincare from the inside out -- based on your own biology," I tell every woman who walks through my clinic doors.
As women, we deserve treatments that honor our skin and our stories -- without changing who we are.
PRP, PRF and DKK DERM™ aren't about perfection. They're about healing, restoring and celebrating healthy ageing, from the inside out.
So whether it's refreshing your glow, firming your post-baby tummy, or saying goodbye to that stubborn pigmentation -- there's a natural solution that starts with you.
- Dr. Fawzia Salie
"The future of beauty is regenerative, respectful, and rooted in science -- and it's already here," I believe. "You don't need to go under the knife to feel like your best self."
Aesthete by Dr. Fawzia
Claremont, Cape Town +27 60 616 1416 [email protected] www.drfawzia.co.za Instagram: @drfawzia_
(By Dr Fawzia, Aesthetic Practitioner & Trainer)