I start my working day by...
Getting some fresh air! During the first lockdown I started walking to and from work instead of driving, and I’ve found this makes such a difference to my mental state. It’s only a half-an-hour walk, but it gives me some alone time and allows for some separation between home and work. I typically start at my clinic, The Glasshouse Clinic in Clapham, London, at 9am. I always aim to get there 30 minutes before I start seeing patients so that I can get everything ready for the day and take care of any emails or admin. From that point onwards, I have a steady stream of patients and my day is made up of consultations, procedures and reviews. On average, I see between 20-30 patients every day. I only do injectables as I’m lucky enough to have a team of aesthetic therapists who work for me and take care of the dermatological side of things.
On Tuesdays this routine differs as I work longer hours, typically from 8am-8pm. This is because five years ago I made the decision to give up working on Saturdays as I wanted more time at home to be…