There’s a noticeable shift happening in aesthetic clinics right now. Instead of asking for one hero treatment or a quick fix, patients are increasingly looking for smarter solutions – treatments that work together to improve skin quality, not just tackle one visible issue. According to Dr Alma Kamenica, combination treatments are fast becoming the gold standard for anyone serious about long-term skin health.
“Skin doesn’t age in one place or one layer,” she explains. “You can have pigmentation on the surface, redness in the vessels, and collagen loss deeper down – all at the same time. That’s why combining treatments gives more complete, natural-looking results.”
One of the most requested pairings in clinic is Lumecca IPL and Morpheus8. Lumecca focuses on what you see first when you look in the mirror – sun damage, pigmentation, redness and uneven tone – helping skin look clearer and brighter after just a few sessions. Morpheus8 works at a deeper level, using radiofrequency-assisted microneedling to stimulate collagen, improve firmness and subtly tighten the skin.
“When we use these together, patients often notice that their skin doesn’t just look better, it behaves better,” says Dr Kamenica. “It’s smoother, stronger and more resilient. Makeup sits better, fine lines soften and the overall quality of the skin improves.”
What’s driving the popularity of these combinations is the move away from obvious or overdone results. Rather than changing face shape or adding volume where it isn’t needed, combination protocols are about restoring balance. “People want to look refreshed, not ‘treated’,” Dr Kamenica adds. “They like that the results build gradually and continue to improve over time.”
Depending on the individual, Dr Kamenica may layer in other treatments too – such as skin boosters, biostimulators or targeted injectables – but always with a tailored approach. “It’s never about doing everything,” she says. “It’s about choosing the right tools, in the right order, for that person’s skin.”
This approach is resonating with both younger patients looking to future-proof their skin, and those wanting to address visible ageing without drastic changes. As Dr Kamenica puts it, “Healthy skin ages better. Combination treatments help us support the skin so it can do what it’s designed to do – regenerate, strengthen and glow.”