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Dr Tapan Patel is proud to welcome you to PHI Clinic: a state-of-the-art cosmetic clinic that specialises in non-surgical aesthetic procedures.

PHI Clinic is home to an international team of the most respected and talented cosmetic doctors and clinicians. Specialising in non invasive cosmetic treatments like wrinkle treatments, dermal fillers, skin and anti-ageing, with a strong emphasis on laser and skin rejuvenation.

Set over four floors, the clinic comprises of five laser rooms, four clinical rooms, and a unique training academy where doctors and cosmetic brands from around the world can learn or showcase the best practices in aesthetics.

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Having previously set up VIVA Clinic in North London, Dr Tapan embarked on a new venture, starting up PHI Clinic on London’s renowned Harley Street, back in January 2014.

By offering the widest selection of treatments at PHI Clinic, Dr Tapan wishes to treat a broader spectrum of skin conditions than ever before. Rather than only having one laser/device/treatment available, he has sought technologies from across the world that are safe, effective and target different aspects of the same condition. That means for any one condition, he can offer his patients multiple solutions, depending on their preference, desired result and medical history.

Dr Tapan Patel

Dr Nestor obtained his Medical Degree and Honours Degree in Neuroscience from the University of Edinburgh in 2006. Dr Nestor focuses on non-surgical facial rejuvenation, skin health and hair restoration surgery. Dr Nestor holds monthly clinics in London’s Knightsbridge, as well as regularly teaches Silhouette Soft Thread lift for Sinclair Pharma on Harley St.

Dr Nestor Demosthenous

Dr Manav Bawa is an award-winning cosmetic doctor. His background lies in surgery, where he spent 5 years performing plastic and orthopaedic procedures. Following this, he then became a GP and cosmetic doctor.

He has been personally mentored by Dr Tapan Patel and his passion is full facial transformations. Dr Bawa prioritises helping his patients to look and feel the best version of themselves in a natural but effective way.

Dr Bawa trains other doctors in injectables on Harley Street and is an expert in a range of advanced procedures, including non-surgical rhinoplasty and tear troughs.

He recently completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Aesthetic Injectables and has had numerous articles published in aesthetic journals. As well as this, he regularly fills a guest speaker role at national aesthetic congresses and has been invited to lead a masterclass in dermal filler for an international aesthetic conference.

Dr Manav Bawa

Sarah is a professional, warm & approachable member of the cosmetic team that is particularly good with nervous patients. Sarah obtained her Bachelor of Nursing Science degree at the National University of Ireland and since then has gone on to practice within the field of Plastic Reconstructive Surgery. Sarah is also currently doing her level 7 Post Graduate Diploma in Injectable Medicine.

Bsc Nursing Science – Hons Degree , Registered Nurse with the NMC, NVQ Level 2 3 Facial and Skincare and Qualifications, VTCT Level 4 in Laser and IPL Treatments, Core of Knowledge

Areas of Interest and Expertise: Skin treatments, Non-surgical fat reduction, Skin tightening, Wrinkle Injections

Sarah Gaughan

Our newest practitioner Samantha is one of our Aesthetic Nurse Specialists. Sam qualified as a registered nurse ten years ago in Australia with a post-graduate diploma in perioperative studies, and found her passion for aesthetics in theatre whilst assisting Plastic Surgeons.

Sam is energetic, bubbly and motivated which drives her to continue to study and surround herself with the best in the business. Sam takes a holistic approach to her patients’ journey, starting with cosmeceuticals and lasers to restore skin health and continuing with injectables to help with signs of ageing and facial contouring.

Credentials and Qualifications: Bachelor of Nursing Degree, Post Graduate Diploma in Peri-operative Nursing, VTCT Level 4 and Level 5 in Laser and IPL Treatments, Core of Knowledge, NMC & AHPRA Registered
Areas of Interest and Expertise: Cosmeceuticals, Laser treatments, injectable treatments

Samantha Knuckey

Jenna Staal has been an Aesthetic Therapist treating patients in London for more than 10 years. In this time she has not only acquired invaluable knowledge and experience in advanced non-surgical cosmetic procedures, she has also trained staff on various devices and skincare products. Focusing on skin rejuvenation, lifting, tightening and non-invasive fat reduction treatments Jenna is able to add structure to both consultations and treatments, and is relaxed and engaging in helping her patients to get the maximum benefits of the service we offer here at PHI.

Credentials and Qualifications:
NVQ Level 2 & 3 in Facial, Skincare and Beauty Qualifications, Core of Knowledge in Laser and Light.

Areas of interest and Expertise:
9 years of experience in laser treatments and skincare, special interest in the Infini treatment for skin tightening and corrective skincare including Obagi products.

Jenna Staal

Mr. Parikh has had extensive training over 12 years in plastic and cosmetic surgery and has accumulated vast knowledge on anatomy as well as the ageing process. Mr. Parikh is also very involved in education and teaching, he has produced several key articles in leading medical and aesthetic journals, including the Aesthetics Journal. He is currently an international trainer for wrinkle treatments and Dermal Fillers as well as certain surgical procedures, like mole removal.

Mr. Parikh is also a member of the European Advisory Board for Cellfina. As well as this, he has a specialist interest in hair restoration surgery and liposuction. We are honoured to have had Mr. Parikh with us since the conception of PHI Clinic in January 2014, sharing our ethos of patient-centred care and utmost professionalism.

Mr Apul Parikh

John graduated from the University of London in 2002 with double distinction and the Gold Medal in Dentistry, before commencing his dental career in Oxford. He returned to Barts and The London to read Medicine in 2004 to pursue his lifelong ambition to become a face surgeon, graduating in 2007 with double distinction and achieving the highest score in the final clinical exams.

John commenced specialist training in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery on the South Coast of England and completed specialist training in 2014, and has continued to seek out educational opportunities since in order to develop the latest skills in providing facial cosmetic surgery and optimising outcomes for patients with developmental and post-traumatic facial deformity. By combining non-surgical and surgical techniques, Dr Blythe has been recognised as a leader in his field and teaches international surgeons and aesthetic clinicians on the latest cosmetic techniques. He joins us in clinic every Thursday and is a 

Mr John Blythe

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A series of small injections of a purified neurotoxin that temporarily blocks nerve impulses to muscles or other tissues, causing the muscles to relax.  When muscles relax, the overlying skin moves less, effectively reducing wrinkles.  Botulinum toxin injections can be strategically placed for various other indications, including rejuvenation of the upper and lower face, reducing sweating, and medical conditions such as migraine. The effects usually wear off after a few months.

Botulinum toxin injections

The most commonly used fillers today are non-permanent and consist of hyaluronic acid, a naturally occurring molecule found in skin, joints and in the eyes.  Several brands of hyaluronic acid filler are available.  They all comprise a clear, soft, sterile gel that is injected into the skin or beneath the skin to soften lines, contour facial features, or add volume.  Fillers may be injected under local anaesthesia, and results can last about 6-18 months.

Fillers

In some cases, fillers are injected into the soft tissues to reshape the nose and make it appear straighter or more defined.  The most commonly used fillers for this purpose are non-permanent fillers like hyaluronic acid, a clear, sterile, biocompatible gel substance.  Other non-surgical rhinoplasty techniques use botulinum toxin injections to elevate the tip of the nose.  Some doctors use threads to modify the appearance of the nose.

Non-surgical rhinoplasty

This surgical procedure has been used for many years to improve sagging of the face due to aging. A traditional facelift incision is usually made in front of the ear, along the hairline, and inside the hairline. There are various types of facelift procedures. Drains and bandages may be placed to ensure optimum recovery after surgery. A neck lift is frequently performed at the same time.

Face lift

A peeling treatment that uses lasers, such as carbon dioxide and erbium lasers, to remove the outer skin layers precisely. The type of laser and settings used determine how the skin peels and heals. Laser skin resurfacing is used to reduce sun damage, pigmentation, and fine wrinkles. The treatment usually requires some form of anaesthesia and special skin care during the healing period after the treatment.

Laser skin resurfacing

A skin resurfacing or peeling treatment that uses chemicals, usually special acids, to remove the top layer of skin. A chemical peel is indicated to treat pigmentation, sun damage, acne, or fine wrinkles. The depth of peel, results, and recovery period depend on which chemical is used during the peel. Chemical peels can be superficial, medium depth, or deep peels. Peeling agents include salicylic acid, azelaic acid, glycolic acid and trichloroacetic acid (TCA).

Chemical peel

Lasers are powerful devices that emit light at certain wavelengths in order to have an effect on tissues in the skin or body. Ablative lasers vaporise or peel skin. Non-ablative lasers usually heat skin without peeling. Lasers can heat collagen effectively, causing improvement in texture, tightness and pores. Lasers can be used to rejuvenate by treating blood vessels, removing hair, stimulating biological processes or peeling the outer, unwanted layers of skin or tissue.

Laser rejuvenation

Microneedling is a treatment where numerous tiny needles penetrate the skin to stimulate collagen, resulting in tighter skin with fewer lines and improved texture. The needles are small, usually up to three millimetres in length, and arranged on a device such as a stamping tool, pen, or roller. Local anaesthesia may be used to numb the skin before microneedling is performed. The skin can appear pink after the treatment, which may be repeated several times for best results.

Microneedling

This treatment uses tiny needles to penetrate the skin and deliver heat at the same time.  Radiofrequency energy passes through the needles in order to provide heat, either through the whole needle or just the tip. Radiofrequency needling is designed to stimulate collagen and tighten tissues more than needling alone.  The treatment is usually performed using local anaesthesia.

Radiofequency needling

A non-ablative laser is a laser that does not peel away the outer layers of skin during treatment. The wavelength of non-ablative lasers does its job by heating specific targets in the skin or tissues, such as collagen, blood vessels, or hair follicles,  without vaporising the skins surface to any significant degree.  Non-ablative lasers usually do not have the recovery and downtime associated with ablative lasers.

Non-ablative laser

Low-level laser therapy (LLLT) is used to have an effect on cells in tissues without heating them.  Light at a certain wavelength is delivered to the tissues using the device at a low energy.  This may be used to reduce fat or weight non-invasively.

Low-level laser therapy

Cryolipolysis, also known as fat freezing, is a non-invasive body contouring treatment that uses cooling of subcutaneous tissues to cause the fat cells to die. This results in localised reduction of fatty areas in the body. A device is placed on the tissues for a period of time during the treatment. Specific areas only can be treated depending on the applicator used.

Fat freezing

A treatment used to tighten and lift areas of the face or neck non-invasively using a device that delivers sound waves through the skin.  The sound waves focus precisely, generating heat in tiny zones at different depths.  The heat creates tiny injuries that result in collagen stimulation, providing a tissue tightening effect.  There is usually minimal or no downtime and a single treatment is used to produce results that improve during the months following treatment.

High-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU)

Lasers use a specific wavelength of light to exhibit their effects. The wavelength determines the target for that specific laser. Most lasers are designed to heat and destroy a specific target and leave surrounding tissue untouched and undamaged. Lasers can peel skin, remove hair, rejuvenate skin, treat vascular conditions and remove pigmentation and tattoos. Various safety protocols are required when lasers are used, such as eye protection with goggles or eye shields.

Laser

This is a blood product that is prepared by spinning a whole blood sample in a centrifuge in a special syringe. The blood separates into different components, including plasma rich in platelets, cell fragments that release growth factors. The gold-coloured platelet-rich plasma is used to rejuvenate tissues such as skin or hair, usually by injecting it in small droplets.

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP)

Skin tightening that occurs when collagen is stimulated due to heating of the tissues from radiofrequency (RF) electromagnetic energy. Usually a solution is applied to the skin and a probe passes over the surface, gently heating the tissues to the desired temperature. External RF is a non-invasive treatment. A number of treatments may be recommended.

Radiofrequency external skin tightening

Skin tightening that occurs when the undersurface of skin is heated to a certain temperature using probes that emit radiofrequency (RF) electromagnetic energy.  This treatment is usually performed using anaesthesia, allowing a small incision so the internal probe can be passed into the layers beneath the skin.  The internal probes heat and stimulate collagen, resulting in a tightening effect over time.

Radiofrequency internal skin tightening

The delivery of ultrasound waves through the skin to the underlying fat in order to reduce or destroy fat cells.  Most devices used to reduce fat non-invasively use focused ultrasound:  sound waves that focus at a particular point under the skin to burst fat cells.  Localised areas are treated, such as lower tummy or love handles, and more than one session is normally advised.

Non-invasive ultrasound fat reduction

Various technologies and devices are available on the market designed to help improve cellulite.  Non-invasive cellulite therapies include physical massage with rollers, shockwave therapy, ultrasound, and radiofrequency.  Most of these devices heat the tissues under the skin or manipulate the tissues physically in order to improve blood flow, release growth factors, and stimulate lymphatic drainage. The result is a smoother appearance. Regular treatments are usually advised.

Non-invasive cellulite therapy

Using lasers designed to specifically target the pigment in hair so that the hair follicle is destroyed selectively. Laser hair removal is most effective on dark hair, particularly when the skin is fair. Darker skin types can also be treated effectively using lasers with a long pulse width. Typically, several treatments are required for permanent hair reduction. Lasers for hair removal vary in their wavelength, power, and methods for cooling the skin during treatment.

Laser hair removal

Agents such as creams, lotions, serums and ointments that contain active ingredients designed to help improve the skin or lesions on the skin.  Cosmeceuticals include vitamins, anti-oxidants, acids and retinoids that have several benefits for skin.  Many of them are home use agents, applied according to specific protocols and they exhibit their beneficial effects over time.

Cosmeceuticals and topicals

A powerful light source consisting of a range of light wavelengths depending on the chosen targets.  Intense pulsed light (IPL) devices can be used for hair removal, skin rejuvenation, and the treatment of rosacea, acne, and pigmentation.  Usually a gel is applied and the IPL device is applied to the skin.  The flashes of light target the top layer of skin whilst the skin is simultaneously cooled for protection.

Intense pulsed light (IPL)

A treatment that improves the skin’s condition using gentle techniques such as massage, exfoliation, the application of topicals, and masks. Numerous types of facials are available to improve hydration, smoothness, and radiance. Some devices are used in addition to manual techniques during skin facials, with tips that provide suction, peeling, and moisturising. There is usually little or no downtime after skin facials.

Skin facial

The peeling away of the outer layer of dead skin cells on the skin’s outermost layer. Most microdermabrasion devices use tiny particles, diamond-tipped grits, or patented tips to gently blast or scrape away the epidermal cells. Microdermabrasion is designed to give an instant smoothing effect, although a course of several treatments is often recommended to give better results over time. The skin may be pink after treatment but this usually resolves quickly.

Microdermabrasion

Surgical trimming of the labia, usually the labia minora (inner lips close to the vagina).  Various techniques exist depending on the anatomy and surgeon's experience, including trimming excess tissue around the clitoris.  The labia majors (outer lips) can also be reduced if there is too much skin when filling this area is not appropriate. A labiaplasty for cosmetic reasons is designed to provide a neater appearance.  It may also be performed for functional reasons, usually to reduce discomfort.

Labiaplasty

Several small injections are made into the middle layer of skin in order to deliver agents such as vitamins, antioxidants, hydrating or other substances.  Mesotherapy is used in aesthetics to hydrate skin, improve radiance, or stimulate cells in hair follicles and fibroblasts to help improve collagen production.  Topical numbing may be applied and the substance is injected either manually or using a special injecting device called a mesogun.

Mesotherapy

Hyaluronic acid gel fillers can be removed by injecting an enzyme called hyaluronidase into the filler or area. To remove permanent fillers, it may be necessary to use surgical methods. Fillers may need to be removed if they are causing lumps, asymmetry, reactions, or more serious complications like blocking blood vessels causing damage to tissues.

Remove filler

Electromagnetic energy in the radiofrequency range that comprise smaller frequencies than other radio waves. The energy delivered by microwave energy devices can penetrate the skin and generate heat in a relatively localised area. Clinically, this has been used to target sweat glands safely. Skin cooling in these devices protects excessive energy delivery to the skin and helps avoid complications.

Microwave energy

The use of surgical methods to improve a defect, asymmetry, or unwanted physical feature.  Surgical correction may require anaesthesia, either local or general.  Incisions and scars may be required, and various techniques depending on the ultimate goal.  Surgical measures tend to be invasive compare to non-surgical methods, and therefore require downtime or a certain recovery period.

Surgical correction

Orally administered drugs to improve a condition, improve health or enhance wellbeing. Medications often play a complementary role in aesthetic procedures and skin therapies. They may also be recommended for the treatment or prevention of infections.

Medications

A special wire is passed into the vein using ultrasound to guide it into the correct position.  Once in place, radiofrequency energy is used to heat the varicose vein from the inside, destroying the lining of the vein.  This causes it to close, resulting in a reduction or removal of the abnormally dilated areas.  The procedure is minimally invasive and usually performed under local anaesthesia.

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