Dr Eithne Brenner

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Dr Eithne Brenner Expert in Aesthetic Medicine, Dublin. Medical doctor for 36 years. Helping you look and feel your best. Subtle, natural results. [email protected]
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20/10/2026

Pricing for these treatments with Angelika:

Skin pen micro needling- Face€295
Add on- Neck €50 / chest €50 / Hands €50/ pre Microneedling Skin Ceuticals Gel Peel €75

Hydrafacial - €145

Peels:
Skin Ceuticals Gel Peel- €100
Skin Ceuticals Pigment Balancing Peel- €125
Obagi Blue Peel Radiance - €125

Facials:
P-Tiox facial- €100
P-Tiox facial Add on before Anti Wrinkle injection treatment -€75

Book online- link in bio, or call 019602277 alternatively email [email protected]

18/10/2026

Hi, we’ve had some questions about Lichen Sclerosus; what is it and what causes it?
Lichen sclerosus is a chronic inflammatory skin condition that commonly affects the v***a and the skin around the a**s.

🔎 What are the symptoms?
• Persistent itching, soreness or burning
• White or ivory-coloured patches of skin
• Fragile skin that may split, bruise or develop small tears
• Pain during s*x or using s*x toys
• In more advanced cases, scarring and changes to the normal v***al anatomy

What does the “figure-of-eight” distribution mean?

The affected skin can form a pattern around the v***a and a**s, connected by the perineum. However, not everyone develops this characteristic pattern.

Is it the same as v***al atrophy?

No. Genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM), often called vulvovaginal atrophy, is primarily related to falling oestrogen levels. Lichen sclerosus is a chronic inflammatory skin disease. The two conditions can coexist, so an accurate diagnosis is important.

Is it contagious?
No. Lichen sclerosus is not an STI, and is not contagious.

Can it be treated?
Yes. The standard first-line treatment is a prescribed strong steroid cream or ointment. Early diagnosis and ongoing follow-up help control inflammation and reduce the risk of scarring.

Although most women with lichen sclerosus do not develop v***al cancer, the condition is associated with an increased risk.
Any persistent ulcer, lump, thickened area or non-healing skin problems should be assessed promptly.

If you have persistent v***al itching or notice changes to your skin, please seek medical assessment rather than assuming it is thrush or simply menopause.
(LS can rarely affect non-ge***al skin and, rarely, men.)
Take care, Eithne

VulvalHealth

14/10/2026

This is a long video again- sorry, not sorry 😂
some topics are fine for a short reel, others are too detailed and need more context.
Let’s look at dermal fillers like hyaluronic acid, for lines and creases in the forehead and between the eyebrows.
So, do we need to fill these lines?
No.
Just because we can inject an area doesn’t mean we always should.
There are lots of changes affecting the face over the years- skin damage from the sun, fat changes, repeated muscle movement and bone changes. People often ask me to ‘pop in a little filler’ for these lines, but it’s not generally a good idea as the cause is not loss of volume only, it’s sun damage, lines from our sleeping position 8 hours a day and it’s the repeated muscle movements.
All aesthetic medicine procedures carry risks and benefits that need detailed consideration.
Good aesthetic medicine is about choosing the right treatment, not just reaching for a syringe. Take care, Eithne

12/10/2026

Another vaginal oestrogen Q&A.
Can vaginal oestrogen (Vagifem tablet/Ovestin cream/vaginal ring) cause thrush, and what if I notice a white discharge after using it?
Local oestrogen changes the vaginal environment and microbiome, and it stimulates the v***a( outer ge***al area), the urethra( where we p*e from), and the vaginal lining to be healthier and more resilient and more elastic.
And it results in more glycogen production. Glycogen is a complex carbohydrate and it helps support the beneficial vaginal lactobacillus. Oestrogen can also affect the normal residident candida organisms, and for a small number of women, it increases the chance of getting thrush.
You can treat that over the counter with medication from your pharmacy.
A small amount of white discharge after using Vagifem can also be completely normal, from the little tablet itself.
Vagifem is a vaginal tablet containing 10 micrograms of Estradiol, and as the tablet dissolves, you may notice a little chalky white residue on your underwear the following day.
This can be due to residual tablet ingredients known as excipients, mixing with normal vaginal secretions, and it doesn’t mean you have thrush. If you develop itching, redness, soreness, or a thick discharge, that looks a little bit like cottage cheese, and most of us have had it at some point, don’t automatically assume it’s just the tablet dissolving.
Thrush is easily treatable, but remember that other conditions can cause similar symptoms.
If this is your first episode, or your symptoms are unusual, or they persist or keep coming back, do seek medical advice. Take care, Eithne
Note to self: recycle that old Zara sweater 🤦🏼‍♀️😂

10/10/2026

Another long video on progesterone/HRT/Mirena coil. 🙄😂
Feel free to scroll by if it’s not relevant for you.
Oestrogen therapy is the main symptom reliever for perimenopausal and menopausal symptoms like hot flushes, night sweats, insomnia, anxiety, irritability, etc, and oral progesterone can be helpful for insomnia, though not always.
If you are prescribed oestrogel by patch, skin gel or spray or tablet, then you need to balance this with some form of progestogen to protect the lining of the womb against growing too thick and increasing the risk of endometrial cancer.
Progestogen is an umbrella term that includes oral progesterone ( Utrogestan oral capsule) and also synthetic forms like the Mirena coil.
The Mirena won’t help insomnia or other menopausal symptoms but it will offer womb protection to balance the oestrogen.
If you are using just local vaginal oestrogen or you have had a hysterectomy, then you don’t generally need any progestogen.
Always get personalised advice for your individual symptoms, medical history and stage of perimenopause or menopause.
I can’t answer individual queries but I’m happy to take suggestions for future videos. This information is generalised and does not constitute personal medical advice. Take care, Eithne

08/10/2026

Louise says I ramble and this is further proof of it! 🤦🏼‍♀️
It’s a long video, so feel free to scroll on if it’s not relevant for you.

As a 61 year old doctor who qualified in Cork waaaaay back in 1989, our menopause training was woefully inadequate.
Even as a full time GP for 25 years, menopause was not addressed as a vitally important health issue that warrants detailed care, attention and research.
My own peri/menopause experience was awful and I was blindsided by the process.
HRT has been (and is) extremely helpful for me, along with exercise/friends’ support/sleep, etc.
HRT remains very underused, both for symptom control and for its long term protective benefits.
Things are changing thankfully!

My videos can’t constitute medical advice; they are for information only and hopefully can help your own journey with your medical provider.
This video explains why progesterone/progestogen is really important if you are taking systemic HRT.
HRT is ‘systemic’ or ‘local’.
Systemic HRT is where hormones enter the bloodstream and have effects throughout the body, via a tablet, a skin patch, skin gel or spray.
Local oestrogen is for vaginal and bladder symptoms and UTI prevention, where only very small amounts enter the circulation.
If you’re using only vaginal oestrogel via a vaginal ring, pessary, vaginal tablet or cream, then you generally don’t need any progesterone/progestogen.
If you still have your womb, and you take systemic HRT then you do need some sort of progesterone/ progestogen to prevent the lining of the womb from overgrowing and increasing the risk of endometrial ( womb) cancer.
Progesterone is the hormone our body produces, and progestogens are hormones that can be progesterone but also can be synthetic versions.
I’m happy to do more videos, but I can’t answer individual queries. Take care, Eithne

07/10/2026

Hi, as we get into our busy time of year, here are a couple of tips to help things run as smoothly as possible.

The easiest way to book your appointments are, as you’re leaving your current appointment, schedule a new one, and you can always change that if you need to.
If you want to book online, you have to create an account or a profile, and that will allow you to see availability and to book an appointment. And that’s for our existing patients.
You can ring Louise on 01-9602277. If she’s not free to pick up the phone, it will go to Ava, our AI assistant, and if you leave your name and number and details, then Louise will follow that up with you.
You can email us at [email protected], and we’ll get back to you.
And for new patients, please bear with us. We will come back to you as soon as possible with more availability.
You’ll get clinic directions with your email. We are at the City West Shopping Centre, but not in the main centre itself. We’re down the offices at the side by the driver license centre. There is two hours free parking in the main shopping centre, car park.
If you need to reschedule an appointment, please give us at least 48 hours notice so we can offer that appointment to somebody else, because many of our appointments are 30, 60, 90 minutes long.
And please come, make up free if possible.
Reschedule if you have an active cold sore or if you’re on antibiotics for an infection, and if you’re planning to have a filler or a biostimulator treatment, please don’t schedule that 2 weeks either side of a flu vaccine or a Covid booster or any dental work.
Get in touch if you’ve any questions before your appointment and we look forward to seeing you. Take care, Eithne

03/10/2026

Let’s chat about GLP-1 medicines and fat loss and skin changes.

If you’re taking a GLP-1 medication, whether that’s for type two diabetes, for weight management, or wider health issues, you will likely lose some weight on your face as well as your body.
These prescription only medicines don’t specifically target fat on your face. It’s just part of the overall effect of reduced calorie intake.

People ask me if they lose weight with a GLP-1 medicine, should they then add back facial volume with a dermal filler?

The aim of your GLP-1 treatment is to improve your overall health and well being.
If you’re trying to lose weight, try not to lose it too quickly.
You’re prescribing doctor will guide you, but a gradual weight loss is preferable for your facial fat and skin quality, versus rapid weight loss.
Make sure you’re getting enough protein, ideally incorporate some resistance training as well, to help preserve muscle mass, and keep up your skin care with daily SPF year round, vitamin C serum in the morning, and ideally a retinoid at night.
If you’re thinking about aesthetic treatments like dermal fillers, my advice would be, generally, wait until you’ve reached your target weight, or you’re close to it, and your way is stabilised, because otherwise, we’re treating a moving target.
And I’d much rather see what someone’s face looks like at a new baseline, and then decide together whether filler treatment is actually appropriate or not. Because not every change needs to be corrected.
The dermatology literature recognises that GLP-1-associated weight loss can produce facial volume loss, laxity, wrinkles and altered skin texture — which is why skincare is important and other options like microneedling, lasers, biostimulators and other treatments could be considered.
Talk to your aesthetic medicine professional if you’re going to be prescribed a GLP-1 medicine, and chat through how to manage potential skin and fat changes so you maintain your skin health.
Sometimes your face is simply changing because your body is changing, and that’s okay.
Take care. Eithne

01/10/2026

Another video on vaginal oestrogen - or as Louise calls them ‘fanny videos’ 😂
I worked as a full-time GP for 25 years, much of that in the UK. Although I now work in Aesthetic medicine I have discussions every single day in the clinic with people about hormones, HRT, perimenopause and menopause.
These topics are so important and we need more discussion and sharing of information.
The video is not intended as personalised medical advice; always see your own doctor who knows your medical history.
Feel free to ask any questions and I’ll do further videos but I can’t reply to individual questions.
Take care, Eithne

30/09/2026

Hi. Let’s look at some things that can happen with anti wrinkle treatment if the dose isn’t perfect for you, if the dilution isn’t right, and if the placement isn’t really bespoke for you.
It’s a medical treatment in Ireland with a prescription only medicine, and you must see a medical practitioner for a face to face assessment for suitability.
If too much is placed on the forehead to smooth the lines (and especially as we get older, we really need to preserve our lift), the brows can be very heavy for several weeks.
Incorrectly placed treatment for the frown lines between the eyebrows can cause a lid drop ( lid ptosis).
If there’s too much placed in the centre, you can get an angry bird’s look.
If the sides aren’t treated well, you can get a spock brow, and if the dose for the crow’s feet lines comes out too far or goes too deep, you’ll hit clzygomaticus major, and you can get a ‘shelf’ in the cheek or distort the smile.
If the dose for masseter muscle treatment comes too far forward, you’ll hit resorius, and you’ll distort the smile, and if too much is placed, or it’s too deep for a lip flip, you can affect how you sip and seal the mouth, and how you sip through a straw.
For treating the DAO at the corner of the mouth; that pulls down over time. Sometimes there’s a bit of overlap with DLI, (depressor labii inferioris).
And if DLI is affected, you’ll get a distorted smile on that side. The important thing is, if you’re considering treatment is have that detailed face to face consultation with a registered medical professional.
Everybody’s anatomy is different, their goals are different, and their medical suitability too.
All medical treatments have risks and benefits they need to be individually evaluated.
So stay as safe as possible. Take care, Eithne

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