Articles written by Dr Graham Duncombe on Skin Online
Initially, a general practitioner, Dr Graham Duncombe, transitioned to aesthetic medicine after 18 years in private practice. He refined his expertise at The South African Academy of Anti-Ageing Medicine and Skin Renewal under the expertise of Dr Maureen Allem. He remains actively engaged in the field as a member of multiple anti-ageing organizations.-
Conditions FeaturedWhy Women Notice Their Skin More After 40
Skin after 40 isn’t defined by age alone. It’s evolving on several levels. Hormonal shifts, gradual collagen decline and changes in hydration and facial support can influence everything from firmness and pigmentation to texture and recovery. Understanding these changes is the first step towards a smarter, more personalised approach to skin longevity.
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Lost the Weight. So Why Does Your Face Look So Much Older?
Significant weight loss can change more than the contours of your body. When facial volume, structural support and skin quality shift simultaneously, the answer is not always simply to replace what has been lost. Understanding which layers have changed is the first step towards balanced, natural-looking rejuvenation.
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What If the Air Around You Is Ageing Your Skin?
Healthy skin faces constant challenges from pollution, UV exposure and oxidative stress, often long before visible signs of ageing appear. Discover how intelligent skincare, professional treatments and healthy lifestyle choices work together to strengthen your skin's natural defences and protect its long-term health.
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Your Skin Span Starts with Energy
Your skin’s longevity begins with energy. Modern regenerative aesthetics focuses on strengthening the skin beneath the surface, helping it repair, renew and function more efficiently over time. Discover how bioregeneration supports healthier, firmer and more resilient-looking skin.
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The Male Ageing Wake-Up Call – How Men See Themselves Today
High-definition cameras, video calls and social media have changed the way men see themselves. From tired eyes and softer jawlines to thinning hair and uneven skin texture, modern technology reveals details that mirrors once softened. Today, more men are embracing aesthetic medicine not out of vanity, but from a desire to look as energised, confident and capable as they feel internally.
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Body Conditions
The New Era of Weight Loss and Skin Support
Weight loss has evolved, but your skin doesn’t always adapt at the same pace. As GLP-1 treatments reshape your body, understanding how to support collagen, structure and elasticity becomes essential to maintaining a balanced, confident appearance.
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Dermal Volumisers: Your Top Five “Google” Searches Answered
Curious about dermal volumisers but unsure where to start? From natural results to longevity and facial balance, we answer the five most Googled questions, so you can make confident, informed decisions.
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Facial Balance Explained: The Science Behind Natural Beauty
True beauty lies in balance. Learn how doctor-led aesthetic treatments focus on refining facial proportions rather than changing your identity, helping you achieve a softer, more harmonious, and naturally refreshed appearance.
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Hair Loss: When Shedding Costs Us More Than Our Hair
Hair loss is never just about hair. It touches confidence, identity, and how we see ourselves in the mirror. Whether thinning happens gradually or suddenly, understanding why it’s happening is the first step toward real, lasting regrowth. With the right medical insight and a personalised approach, restoring scalp health, and confidence, is entirely possible.
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Is MCAS Causing Your Sensitive Skin?
Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) is a chronic inflammatory condition that can mimic sensitive skin but affects far more than the surface. If you experience unexplained skin flushing, hives, itching, gut symptoms, brain fog or hormonal disruption, MCAS may be the hidden driver. Learn how mast cell dysfunction, excess histamine release and systemic inflammation impact your skin, and why a doctor-led, holistic treatment approach is essential for long-term relief.
