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hormones have a huge influence on how the skin, hair, and body respond to aesthetic treatments. As a practitioner or trainer, understanding this link makes your consultations and results far more effective (and shows professionalism). Here’s a breakdown you can use for your own knowledge, training content, or even social posts:

🔹 How Hormones Impact Aesthetic Treatments

1. Skin Health & Ageing

• Oestrogen boosts collagen, elastin, and hyaluronic acid production. When levels drop (e.g. peri/menopause), skin can become thinner, drier, and more wrinkled.
  ➡ Treatments like dermal fillers, skin boosters, microneedling, and polynucleotides often give more noticeable results in these cases.
• Testosterone can increase oil (sebum) production. High levels may lead to acne or congestion, so chemical peels, HydraFacials, or microneedling with specific serums can be helpful.

2. Hair Growth & Loss

• Androgens (testosterone & DHT) influence hair thickness and pattern. Excess levels can cause unwanted facial/body hair in women (hirsutism) or hair thinning in men/women (androgenic alopecia).
  ➡ Treatments like laser hair removal, scalp microneedling, or PRP can be impacted by hormonal balance.

3. Pigmentation

• Oestrogen & progesterone can trigger melasma (often during pregnancy or with contraceptive pill use).
  ➡ Clients with hormonal pigmentation may need repeated treatments (e.g. chemical peels, laser, skin brightening serums), but realistic expectations are essential.

4. Weight & Fat Distribution

• Cortisol (the stress hormone) increases fat storage, especially around the abdomen.
• Insulin & thyroid hormones affect metabolism, which can influence results in fat-dissolving or body-contouring treatments.

5. Healing & Treatment Outcomes

• Hormonal imbalances (like low thyroid function or high cortisol) can slow healing and affect recovery after procedures such as microneedling, injectables, or skin peels.
  ➡ Always factor in client health, medication, and hormonal conditions in your consultation.

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✨ Why This Matters in Aesthetics

• Hormones explain why some clients respond amazingly to treatments while others see slower results.
• They highlight the importance of individualised treatment planning and managing expectations.
• As a practitioner, showing awareness of hormone influence instantly elevates your credibility.