Skin Story: Jillian Lansky
Jillian Lansky is the content creator behind the popular style and beauty blog The August Diaries, a visual diary where she shares her expert style tips and tricks, the latest trends, and easy beauty tutorials. Jillian aims to empower her audience to become the best version of themselves and inspires them to use clothing and beauty products as a means to gain confidence. We love Jillian for her easy everyday style, effortless beauty, and candid honesty about life and parenthood.
As a relatively new patient at Humphrey & Beleznay Cosmetic Dermatology, we asked Jillian to share her personal experience with us one year after beginning her 360° treatment plan designed by Dr. Katie Beleznay. Here’s what she had to say about her skin goals, treatment experience, and advice she’d give to friends considering cosmetic treatments for the first time.
How did you find Dr. Beleznay?
I met her through a brand collaboration that we did with Avène. She was so informative, and we clicked right away!
How long have you been treated by Dr. Beleznay?
It’s been over a year now.
How would you describe your current skin goals?
Complexion improvement is big for me right now, as sun damage from when I was younger is starting to show up. I also want to soften some lines – the key word being soften, as I don’t want to get rid of them!
How have your skin and aging goals changed over the years?
Once I had my son, my skin goals definitely changed. Your body goes through a lot, and I felt like I really needed a boost, complexion wise, and with some fine lines.
What treatments are a part of the 360° treatment plan Dr. Beleznay designed for you?
We started with IPL and Clear + Brilliant laser, then we introduced filler. We also just did microneedling + PRP for the first time!
What changes have you observed in your skin since beginning your 360° treatment plan?
My complexion has improved so much. Postpartum, I had some pigmentation and overall dullness, and the laser made such a difference. I also find I look more awake (which is great when you’re a parent).
What has been your favourite treatment and why?
It’s hard to say, but either the IPL/Clear + Brilliant laser combo or Botox. Or the filler! I can’t choose.
What advice do you give friends when they’re starting to consider cosmetic treatments?
Go to someone who knows what they’re doing! Go to someone who has advanced expertise, training, and education in this. It’s your beautiful face, and you want to take care of it! It’s what you present to the world every day.
What would you do differently if you could go back and take on your skincare earlier?
Wear sunscreen on my face every day! Sun damage doesn’t show up until you’re older, so you think your skin is invincible when you’re young.
What keeps you coming back to Dr. Beleznay?
She is so good at making subtle and natural changes that really make a difference. You can tell it looks better but can’t necessarily point out a particular change, which is exactly what I want. I was always afraid of filler (as I know a lot of people are), and I’m so happy I did it – I look so much less tired!
Curious to see Jillian’s treatment experience first-hand? Follow along as she receives her first Botox treatment and three sessions of IPL + Clear and Brilliant with Dr. Katie Beleznay.
