When Profhilo is injected into the neck and jowl area of the skin, we can create a durable lift and tightening of the skin over the next few weeks. After just two-three sessions there is a further gradual tightening of the skin with restored firmness.

Profhilo is a revolutionary new concept in injectable skin treatments as it is not a skin filler.

“When is filler not a filler? When it’s Profhilo, one of the new breed of beneath-the-skin moisturising treatments, which has to be one of the quickest and most effective cosmetic fixes I have ever tried” Alice Hart-Davis in  The Telegraph

Neck Rejuvenation at Elan Medical Skin Clinic in Essex

In some cases, we combine Profhilo with Botox in the neck and jowl area to further improve the contours of the jaw and the signs of ageing in the neck.

For some patients skin tightening treatments would be recommended for neck skin laxity in conjunction with, or instead of Profhilo.

At Elan Medical Skin Clinic in Essex, our award-winning nurse consultant, Sue Ibrahim, has almost 20 years’ experience in cosmetic dermatology and aesthetic medicine and was runner-up in the National Safety in Beauty Awards 2016. Sue Ibrahim has also been nominated and is in the finals of the Aesthetic Nurse of The Year category 2018.

All new patients receive a full consultation and medical assessment before their neck rejuvenation treatment. Your cosmetic consultation includes a general assessment of your needs and a discussion about the range of treatment options available, both at Elan Medical Skin Clinic and those available elsewhere.

We will work with you and are here to help you make the right decision.

Click here to read what our patients are currently saying about Elan Medical Skin Clinic

Give Elan Medical Skin Clinic a call on 01268 770660 today to book your Aesthetic Consultation with our experienced Nurse Practitioner.

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The secret to soft, natural lips with Restylane

Both Restylane Kysse and Juvederm Volbella provide soft, natural looking lip enhancements and Sue Ibrahim, our Nurse Practitioner has over fifteen years experience in creating beautiful lips using Restylane, in fact Restylane was the first synthetic filler around 15 years ago.

What kind of product is Restylane Kysse?

It has been specially designed and formulated for injecting into the lips for enhancement and contouring of thin looking lips, the cupid’s bow, or to simply add fullness. It is structured to withstand the range of mouth movements and all Restylane products are completely broken down within the skin over a period of months, eventually leaving no trace of the filler.

Soft, natural looking lip enhancement performed by Sue Ibrahim

How safe is treatment with Restylane?

Providing you are treated by a qualified and experienced doctor or nurse practitioner, you should be in good hands.

Most of our clients only report slight swelling following treatment which normally resolves within a day or two. Occasionally, a small bruise may be seen at the injection site but this normally fades within a week.

Of course, there are risks associated with any skin or lip filler, like temporary palpable lumpiness has been noted after injection. Localised reactions thought to be of a hypersensitivity nature have been reported in about 1 in every 2000 treated patients. Redness, tenderness and rarely acneform papules may occur. In addition in rare cases (in less than 1 in 15,000 treatments) granuloma, superficial necrosis and urticaria have been reported. This is the reason why these procedures should only be carried out by registered medical practitioners in an inspected clinical environment.

Natural enhancement of the upper lip using Restylane

How can you reassure me that Elan Medical Skin Clinic is the right place to come for my Restylane treatment?

Firstly, Sue Ibrahim is a registered nurse, with over 30 years experience in dermatology and almost twenty years working in the medical cosmetic environment. She was also runner-up in the national ‘Nurse of the Year’ Safety in Beauty awards in 2016.

Elan Medical Skin Clinic has been around since November 2000 and during this time, Sue Ibrahim has performed thousands of skin fillers using Restylane and Juvederm.

Elan Medical Skin Clinic is also registered and inspected by The Care Quality Commission and by Treatment You Can Trust. Both of these organisations are backed by the Government in the UK.

Elan Medical Skin Clinic also provides a live feed, so you can view exactly what our clients are currently saying about us. Click here to see our reviews.

If you would like to speak to one of our staff about booking an appointment, please click here.

We look forward to hearing from you!

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Join Elan Medical Skin Clinic in Essex for our open evening on October 31st 4pm – 8pm.

Find out more about PRP skin rejuvenation and Silhouette Soft thread lifting at our open evening

You and a friend are welcome to join our lovely team at Elan Medical Skin Clinic in Essex for an informal social evening on October 31^st 4pm – 8pm.

Our Open Evening is an ideal opportunity for you to meet Sue Ibrahim and her team and have a chat with our new award-winning GP, Dr Alex Tran and Amy, our laser therapist.

You will be able to find out more about our new, highly effective facial rejuvenation treatments, PRP stem cell injection therapy and Silhouette Soft Thread Lifting.

There will also be a free prize draw to win a selection of our exclusive DermaActive products.

There’s no need to book – we look forward to seeing you at our intimate and cosy Rayleigh skin clinic.

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Elan Medical Skin Clinic’s skin expert Sue Ibrahim really ‘nose’ her stuff.

Sue Ibrahim, our medical director and nurse consultant in dermatology, has more than 30 years’ experience in dermatology and 20 in skin treatments. This makes her an ideal person to talk to if you would like to improve the appearance of your nose.

Noses can cause people to feel very embarrassed about their appearance. Many can dislike the shape of their nose, its appearance due to threat veins, warts or nasal lumps or even skin thickening.

Don’t worry, we can help!

Dermal fillers can be cleverly used to reshape your nose. Non-surgical nose treatment is an exciting alternative for people across central London and Essex interested in enhancing and improving the shape of their nose without the pain, price and the recovery time associated with invasive surgical nose jobs.

A fine needle is used to inject a small amount of dermal filler beneath the skin to fill depressions, smooth out humps, or change the angle of the tip of the nose for a more harmonious, symmetrical appearance.

Reduce thread veins

Thread veins around the nostrils can cause embarrassment and lead to a loss of self-esteem. Small veins are common but difficult to treat unless you visit a skilled and experienced practitioner like Sue.

Veinwave technology has been designed specifically for the medical profession for the safe, effective and relatively painless removal of fine veins. The effect of the treatment is instant – you see the veins disappearing immediately! And once a thread vein has been successfully treated it cannot come back. After the treatment you can resume your everyday activities.

Radiowave technology

Radiowave surgery can also be used to remove warts and other unwanted nasal lumps and skin thickening. The procedure is carried out under local anaesthetic and takes around fifteen to twenty minutes. No stitches are required and it is normally possible to return to work immediately following the procedure.

Visit us

Our central London medical skin clinic is just five minutes from Barbican and Old Street tube stations and a 15-minute walk from Liverpool Street Station. We are situated almost on the corner of Old Street and Whitecross Street, an area famous for its lively food stalls – in fact a lot of our clients work in Clerkenwell and Moorgate and spend their lunch hour visiting the food market in Whitecross Street.

And our Essex clinic is situated in Rayleigh, a lovely a market town about 32 miles east of central London, located between Chelmsford, Hockley, Canvey, Rochford and Southend. Elan Medical Skin Clinic can be found on the High Street and if you’re looking for parking, the nearest car parks are in Bellingham Lane, the Market car park in Hockley Road, Websters Way and Castle Road.

So, if you’re nearby, pop in and meet our welcoming team and find out how we can improve the appearance or shape of your nose.

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Rejuvenate your eyes at Elan Medical Skin Clinics in central London and Essex

Our eyes say so much about us. They reveal our happiness, sorrow, physical wellbeing and sometimes our age. How many times has the morning after a boozy night been given away by our puffy, red eyes?! And where do we concentrate most of our make-up techniques and beauty products?

Get a helping hand to ensure your eyes look radiant and rejuvenated from Elan Medical Skin Clinics in central London and Essex. Our resident skin expert, Sue Ibrahim has more than 30 years’ experience in dermatology and more than 20 in wrinkle reducing injections and dermal fillers.

Smooth laughter lines

Lines and wrinkles around our eyes can make us look tired, stressed and less youthful. Wrinkle reducing injections can radically reduce the appearance of fine lines, frown and laughter lines and wrinkles, as well as widening the eyes for a more youthful, fresher, revitalised appearance.

Elan DermaActives

Rejuvenate your eyes with the Elan DermaActives EyeRenew Serum, which, in clinical studies, found the skin became firmer and more elastic in appearance in as little as 8 weeks.

This highly concentrated treatment is a botanical remedy that targets concerns typically associated with ageing. Rich in saponosides and flavonoids, this serum strengthens capillaries and reactivates microcirculation in and around the eye area. Skin complexion becomes more even resulting in a younger and a more vibrant appearance.

Eye rejuvenation

Elan Medical Skin Clinic is dedicated to providing the safest, most effective cosmetic treatments on the market, which is why we use the EndyMed 3Deep Intensif Fractional Microneedle Skin Remodelling System.

Throughout the course of the Intensif treatment and for 3-5 months afterwards, the treated skin around your eyes will be replaced by new, healthy and younger looking skin.

The treated skin will become smoother, tighter and more vital. As most of the energy is delivered directly into the inner layer of the skin, you will experience minimal downtime and may resume normal activities immediately after treatment – a considerable advantage over surgical interventions.

Plasma Soft Surgery Blepharoplasty

We are delighted to offer plasma surgery to help dramatically reduce hooded eyelids and bags under the eyes. This revolutionary cosmetic procedure is ideal for eyelid rejuvenation and improves baggy lower and upper eyelids, and treats fine lines.

The visible results are similar to those seen with eyelid surgery but without the need for a single cut or stitch. And unlike traditional blepharoplasty surgery, recovery time is usually between 2-4 weeks. Plasma Soft Surgery at Elan Medical Skin Clinic is performed under an anaesthetic cream or a local anaesthetic injection to ensure our clients’ comfort.

Visit us

Our central London medical skin clinic is just five minutes from Barbican and Old Street tube stations and a 15-minute walk from Liverpool Street Station. We are situated almost on the corner of Old Street and Whitecross Street, an area famous for its lively food stalls – in fact a lot of our clients work in Clerkenwell and Moorgate and spend their lunch hour visiting the food market in Whitecross Street.

And our Essex clinic is situated in Rayleigh, a lovely a market town about 32 miles east of central London, located between Chelmsford, Hockley, Canvey, Rochford and Southend. Elan Medical Skin Clinic can be found on the High Street and if you’re looking for parking, the nearest car parks are in Bellingham Lane, the Market car park in Hockley Road, Websters Way and Castle Road.

So, if you’re nearby, pop in and meet our welcoming team and find out how you can rejuvenate your eyes.

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London skin expert from Elan Medical Skin Clinics can smooth and soothe your skin

In our last blog we talked about soothing lumps, bumps, rashes and itchy skin, this time it’s all about smoothing and rejuvenating our skin.

As well as having more than 30 years’ experience in dermatology, Elan Medical Skin Clinic director, Sue Ibrahim, has spent many years honing her cosmetic dermatology services. This means she can offer exceptional quality treatments including skin fillers, wrinkle relaxing injections, skin peels and plasma soft surgery.

Wrinkle reducing injections

Done properly, no-one should be able to tell you’ve had wrinkle reduction. By choosing the right practitioner to achieve your aim, you can rest assured that your appearance will be improved yet remain completely natural.

Wrinkle-relaxing injections are one of the most popular cosmetic medical treatments for facial lines and wrinkles in the UK. Our award-winning nurse consultant, Sue Ibrahim, has more than 15 years’ experience in advanced wrinkle reduction procedures.

Skin fillers

Masters of dermal fillers have an exceptional knowledge of the skin – and Sue definitely fulfils this criteria. Skin fillers can provide truly excellent results and Elan Medical Skin Clinic is delighted to offer a new generation of dermal filler that is more comfortable and can last up to 18 months in the skin.

Skin peels

We are delighted to offer two of our own specially created skin peels, developed and formulated by Sue. Our chemical peels have been designed to refresh your skin, add vigour and lustre, and reduce blemishes, acne, acne scars, wrinkles, uneven pigmentation and sun damage.

Plasma soft surgery

Plasma soft surgery helps dramatically reduce hooded eyelids and bags under the eyes, as well as a host of concerns including treating skin imperfections such as warts and skin tags, and reducing the appearance of scars and stretch marks.

Great, central London location

Our central London medical skin clinic is just five minutes from Barbican and Old Street tube stations and a 15-minute walk from Liverpool Street Station. We are situated almost on the corner of Old Street and Whitecross Street, an area famous for its lively food stalls – in fact a lot of our clients work in Clerkenwell and Moorgate and spend their lunch hour visiting the food market in Whitecross Street. So, if you’re in the area, pop in and meet our welcoming team. Until then, check out our website for lots more information.

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Elan Medical DermaActives has recently launched DermaRecovery Stem Cell Cream, a brand new powerful skin rejuvenating aftercare cream that revitalises and nourishes ageing and traumatised skin.

Having a new skin treatment is very exciting – but please don’t forget your aftercare warns Sue Ibrahim, the skin expert at Elan Medical Skin Clinics in central London and Rayleigh Essex.

Following skin treatments such as veinwave, chemical peels, laser treatment, fractional skin resurfacing, plasma soft surgery, dermal fillers and wrinkle reduction our skin can become highly sensitive. This means that it is more prone to infection, which can lead to scaring. The solution? Ensure you use aftercare products that are:

• Fragrance free
• Preservative free
• Sodium laureth sulphate free

Skincare products that contain fragrances and preservatives commonly cause skin sensitivity, which is why Sue Ibrahim has developed her own range of non-prescription cosmeceuticals that contain clinically proven ingredients.

Elan Medical DermaActives contain the latest advancements in stem cell regeneration, growth factors and oligopeptides that are designed to strengthen the resilience of the skin and protect it from environmental damage.

None of our DermaActive skin products have been tested on animals and each active ingredient has been selected to produce results.

New product launched

Sue has developed a brand new powerful skin rejuvenating cream that revitalises and nourishes ageing and traumatised skin. DermaRecovery Stem Cell Cream contains a synergistic blend of peptides, bio-source epidermal growth factors, plant-derived stem cells and a pro-vitamin complex making it ideal for using after skin treatments.

Ms M. Nightingale, an Elan Medical Skin Clinic client, said: “I was given this cream as part of my aftercare following a procedure at the clinic. It certainly helped reduce the downtime following the procedure. I was told to expect around 14 days downtime and my skin healed within 7 days! I have purchased another pot on behalf of a friend. I will certainly carry on using my cream for the full 6 weeks as it is very light and soothing.”

Also recommended is the DermaRecovery Serum, which boosts skin density, texture and firmness and has been found to be more effective than vitamin C in clinical studies.

Linda Webster said: “It is now 4 weeks post surgery and you cannot even tell where the moles ever were! I was doubtful at first when Sue recommended the DermaRecovery serum, but I applied it twice a day as she recommended and I now have only very, very faint pink scars, which will fade in time. I am so pleased with the results and would definitely go back for more procedures and I have now started to use this serum over my whole face. Thank you to Sue who has changed my life and my only regret is not having it done sooner! Highly recommend this clinic and this product to anybody.”

Please feel free to contact us if you require any support or guidance about these products, which are available to buy online.

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With her guidance and knowledge you can expect transformational results. But don’t just take our word for it – take a look at these impressive before and after photos!

Treated with Restylane skin fillers by Sue Ibrahim. Photos taken 3 weeks apart

Reviews for skin fillers and Botox from Elan Medical Skin Clinics in central London and Essex

“I cannot believe what Sue Ibrahim at Elan has done for me! Much less painful than my many previous experiences of fillers & Botox. Due to your skill with the injections, for the first time in my life my eyebrows are level!! I can’t believe it & I can’t thank you enough! Thank you, Sue, you have changed my life!” Hazel

“Sue is great – gives great advice – trust her totally.”

“Wish I had come years ago. I’ve been made to feel so special by all the staff and so happy with results of my treatment.”

“Very satisfied & exceeded expectations.”

“I had fillers last year in London and was left with horrific results. I lost all my confidence and didn’t leave the house for days. I was so desperate for my lips to go back to normal. I was then recommended Elan Medical. Sue was amazing; she calmed me down and told me it will all be fine and was also shocked to see my botched job. Sue injected product into my lips and within minutes I had my normal lips back. Sue gave me my confidence back and I was able to get my life back. Sue is so genuine and realistic and is not there to take your money like other clinics from previous experience, she will only treat you if she feels you need it. Amazing!”

“A very friendly but professional service. The treatment was explained to me in full and did not hurt a bit. The results were better than I had hoped for and I would certainly recommend this clinic.”

Request a consultation

You can either give Elan Medical Skin Clinic a call on 01268 770660 between 9.30am and 5pm Monday to Saturday or you can click here to book and pay for your consultations via our online store. One of our reception team will then confirm your appointment by phone or email, whichever you prefer.

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Dermal fillers – trust skin expert Sue Ibrahim at Elan Medical Skin Clinics in central London and Essex

You wouldn’t let a builder near your teeth or a plumber perform laser eye surgery, so why would anyone let someone unqualified and inexperienced near their face with a needle for dermal fillers?

In the UK anyone can perform dermal fillers. Yes, anyone. It makes you shudder doesn’t it? The skin expert at Elan Medical Skin Clinics in Rayleigh and central London knows only too well the after effects of letting unqualified beauticians carry out delicate dermal fillers. Sue Ibrahim is often called on to carry out filler reversal treatments and Botox re-treatments due to botched attempts.

Price should never be the determining factor for dermal fillers – experience and qualifications should. This is your face we are talking about: the thing that everyone looks at when they see you in person.

Experience

Beauticians and hairdressers often say they have X years experience but in that time they may have only carried out a few dermal filler treatments. As well as having more than 20 years’ experience, Sue Ibrahim has performed dermal filler treatment on a daily basis for over 15 years! Sue is a nurse consultant in dermatology, so she really does deserve the title of skin expert and in July 2016 she received a Safety in Beauty Diamond Award. Sue knows skin, so you’ll be in safe hands.

Using advanced injection techniques, most clients report that facial and lip filler treatments with Sue Ibrahim are quick, painless and produce instant results. As an expert in her field, Sue will carefully consider your facial structure and profile to naturally enhance your appearance.

Leading products – with excellent reputations

As we all know, there’s white wine and there’s white wine! The same goes for dermal fillers. Skin fillers can provide truly excellent results – when carried out by the right person – and Elan Medical Skin Clinic is delighted to offer a new generation of dermal filler that is more comfortable and can last up to 18 months in the skin.

At Elan Medical Skin Clinics we use Restylane and Juvederm – the very best products on the market. With Restylane and Juvederm we know the product will perform consistently every time we use it. It is carefully monitored and tested and we are assured of the outcome.

Yes there are cheaper products on the market but when it comes to injecting a product into your face, we want the best – and so should you. We have all seen the photos of what happens when cheaper products are used by unqualified beauticians.

A combined, holistic approach

Sue is a firm believer in getting the right outcome, rather than being focused on specific treatments. In order to get the best result the skin needs to be in tiptop condition. The treatment is then the icing on the cake and your recovery time is quicker.

Request a consultation

You can either give Elan Medical Skin Clinic a call on 01268 770660 between 9.30am and 5pm Monday to Saturday or you can click here to book and pay for your consultations via our online store. One of our reception team will then confirm your appointment by phone or email, whichever you prefer.

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Let us not forget that Botox is a prescription only medication that can only be prescribed by doctors and nurses with an additional prescribing qualification. This begs the question as to how these beauticians are getting hold of Botox in the first place?

At Elan Medical Skin Clinic we only prescribe medications following a full consultation, including a clinical assessment, diagnoses and discussion of treatment options available, including no treatment at all. We assess the psychological as well as the physical needs of the people in our care. In short, we believe that these treatments are medical procedures not just a beauty treatment.

With a Dermatology Nurse Consultant you know your face is in a safe pair of hands.

In the UK, all doctors must be registered with The General Medical Council and all nurses must be registered with The Nursing and Midwifery Council. As healthcare professionals we are fully accountable to these bodies, which means that if we act inappropriately we risk being ‘struck off’, no longer able to practice. All registered doctors and nurses must, by Law, hold indemnity insurance for the procedure they carry out. They must also provide evidence to their regulatory bodies that they receive on-going professional development.

Beauticians have no regulatory body, they are accountable to no one. They often work un-insured in non-clinical environments. Beauticians do not have the medical background to carry out medical consultations and clinical assessments prior to treatment. In many cases, treatments are undertaken without any discussion of the complications than can occur following treatment and what is worse is that, very often, the beautician is not even aware of the harm that can be caused if products are injected incorrectly.

At Elan Medical Skin Clinic we have an extremely low complication rates but we are constantly updating our medical skills so that if a complication does occur, we recognise it instantly and can prescribe and administer effective remedies instantly. Beauticians can be taught to recognise complications when they occur but they are unable to prescribe and treat these complications. This inevitably causes a delay in remedial treatment, leaving the client, YOU, at risk of further damage.

Elan Medical Skin Clinic is registered with The Care Quality Commission and Sue Ibrahim is also registered with The British Association of Cosmetic Nurses and a regular contributor to The Safetyinbeauty Campaign.

You only have one face, one body, so please think very carefully when choosing where and who to go to for your next cosmetic treatment. And remember, good treatments are never cheap and cheap treatments are never good.

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