Skin Renewal is a South African powerhouse in medical aesthetics, and they have not only survived but thrived for 20 years, growing into a network of over 20 premium clinics nationwide. Over the past two decades, Skin Renewal has flourished due to a blend of unwavering patient trust, clinical excellence, and a patient-first philosophy. In an industry where trends fade and new names constantly emerge, few brands can claim a legacy as enduring as Skin Renewal.

Here’s a Q&A with Skin Renewal’s co-founder and Medical Director, Dr Maureen Allem.

MRC – Mishkah Roman-Cassiem

MA – Maureen Allem

MRC: Congratulations on celebrating 20 years of Skin Renewal. What do you think has ensured your longevity as a brand?

MA: The answer lies in a powerful combination of medical excellence, innovation, and a deep commitment to personalised care. For 20 years, Skin Renewal has led South Africa’s aesthetic medicine space with a powerful blend of medical integrity, innovation, and personalised care.
 

MRC: What are Skin Renewal’s signature treatments that truly set you apart in the market?

MA: The growing demand for Skin Renewal’s Signature Triple Tightening Lift reflects a rising need for effective facial rejuvenation solutions in the age of accelerated weight loss. As GLP-1 agonists such as Ozempic®️ (semaglutide) and Mounjaro®️ (tirzepatide) revolutionize weight management, patients are achieving rapid, medically guided fat reduction. However, this transformation often comes with an unintended consequence: a noticeable loss of facial volume, skin laxity, and the emergence of what has become known as “Ozempic face.”

Significant weight loss, while beneficial for overall health, can lead to the shrinking of deep facial fat pads, leaving the skin unsupported and resulting in a hollow, prematurely aged appearance. To mitigate this, many expert dermatologists now recommend incorporating skin-tightening treatments for every 4 kilograms lost, as an essential step in preserving facial integrity throughout the weight loss journey.
This is precisely where Skin Renewal’s Triple Tightening Lift delivers its unique value. As one of our most requested Signature synergistic treatments, it brings together three advanced technologies—radiofrequency, lifting chemical peels, and laser rejuvenation in a single, doctor-led session. This multi-modal approach targets every level of the skin’s structure, stimulating collagen, enhancing elasticity, and gradually restoring youthful facial contours.

Powered by Skin Renewal’s Multiplier Effect, the Triple Tightening Lift delivers results that are greater than the sum of its parts  making it a trusted, non-invasive solution for clients navigating significant aesthetic changes due to weight loss. More than just a treatment, it is a proactive strategy to ensure your face reflects the same radiant vitality as your body transformation.
 
Another popular Signature treatment  at Skin Renewal is the PRF + Skin Needling Glow Facial inspired by the remarkable advances in regenerative medicine, one of the most exciting trends and the ever-growing appreciation for skin needling. Thus this cutting-edge facial redefines how radiant, healthy skin is achieved.
 
This transformative treatment begins with a personalized harnessing of your own biology. By combining advanced skin needling with second-generation Platelet-Rich Fibrin (PRF) , gently derived from a small sample of your own blood, your skin is revitalized from within. Unlike traditional PRP therapies, PRF is created through a refined, gentle process, resulting in a delicate natural fibrin matrix. This matrix steadily releases potent growth factors and stem cells for up to 14 days, ensuring a continuous wave of renewal beneath the surface.
 
The synergy between the microchannels created by precise skin needling and the luxe infusion of PRF initiates a restorative process that is both deeply effective and inherently natural. As your skin’s innate healing intelligence is activated, a deep revitalisation begins. Dormant, senescent zombie cells that disrupt  skin harmony are reawakened, cellular renewal is restored, firmness improves, texture refines, and a radiant, healthy glow emerges that is undeniably your own.