‘I didn’t want a facelift or injectables,’ Tamzin Outhwaite shares the treatment behind her firmer-looking skin

Perhaps it’s the growing appetite for results that don’t feel immediately obvious, but non-injectable skin treatments are fast becoming the focus of the aesthetics world. Rather than altering the face, the goal is to improve what’s already there – refining skin quality, boosting firmness and restoring a more rested appearance.

Designed to work deeper within the skin, many of these advanced treatments (from HIFU to Ultherapy) focus on stimulating collagen and supporting long-term skin health, with results that build gradually over time. It mirrors what many women are now looking for – to appear fresher and rejuvenated, while still recognising themselves in the mirror.

For Tamzin Outhwaite, that balance was key. After noticing changes in her skin, the actress began looking for a treatment that would lift and firm without compromising how her face moved. So when people began commenting on her ‘facelift’, she was quick to clarify. "I’ve never had a facelift…that was the whole point," she said, revealing the non-surgical treatment behind her results.

Why Tamzin Outhwaite chose NeoGen over a facelift

Rather than chasing dramatic change, Outhwaite wanted to address the subtle shifts she’d noticed in her skin. After losing a bit of weight, she noticed a loss of firmness and definition through the jawline and cheeks, something she says, "was getting me down a bit."

Keen to find a non-invasive solution, she began researching alternatives and found many of the top 2026 aesthetic trends focus on rejuvenation. ‘I definitely didn’t want to go under the knife. I didn’t want any form of facelift, and I’m extremely wary of having injectables because I’m an actor and I need to have an expressive face,’ she explained. She was drawn to NeoGen after seeing the results on others – namely Shirley Ballas, whose noticeably firmer, more lifted complexion helped cement her decision.

What followed was a course of treatments over the span of a year, beginning with three monthly sessions before extending to a total of eight. While the results weren’t instant, they built steadily – something Outhwaite says felt far more natural. ‘After the first three treatments, I could really see a major improvement; the general texture of the skin was improved, and where it had looked a bit dull and lifeless before, it was now really radiant and more dewy,’ she said.

According to her practitioner, Dr Maryam McMillan, NeoGen was particularly well-suited to Outhwaite’s lifestyle. With a busy filming schedule and limited tolerance for downtime, the treatment offered a way to improve skin quality without disrupting her work commitments. Sessions were tailored to target specific concerns, from softening lines around the eyes and mouth to improving redness and enlarged pores, with additional passes used on areas needing more intensive rejuvenation.

‘The most striking change is that it's tighter, my jawline and cheeks were getting a bit saggy before, but they aren't any more. The general skin quality is improved as well, my pores are definitely smaller, my complexion is smoother and more uniform in tone. Previously, there were red patches caused by broken blood vessels; they've also gone,’ said Outhwaite. Happy with her decision, she credits her newfound confidence with the treatment.

What is NeoGen?

NeoGen is a non-invasive skin treatment that uses nitrogen plasma technology to rejuvenate the complexion from within. Rather than working on the surface, it delivers controlled thermal energy into the deeper layers of the skin, triggering a natural repair response and encouraging the production of collagen and elastin (aka the proteins responsible for firmness, elasticity and overall skin quality).

What sets it apart from more aggressive resurfacing treatments is that it leaves the skin’s surface largely intact. This means downtime is minimal, while results develop gradually over time, making it a popular option for those looking to improve tone, texture and laxity without the disruption associated with more invasive procedures.

It can be used to target a range of concerns, from fine lines and pigmentation to sagging around the jawline and cheeks, with treatment plans tailored depending on the skin’s needs and sensitivity. Costs will vary depending on the clinic and treatment plan, but prices typically start from around £750 per session, with courses often recommended for best results.

Tamzin Outhwaite had a series of NeoGen treatments with Dr Maryam McMillan at the Ambra Clinic in Finchley, north London. Most clinics treatment prices start at £750 per session (full face and neck), £1,990 for three, or £3,850 for six.

To find your closest clinic go to neogenplasma.co.uk