Beauty & Cosmetic Surgery Guide 2021 - River Aesthetics
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Beauty & Cosmetic Surgery
Guide 2021
TATLER PARTNERSHIP
In fine
form
IT TAKES TWO
River Aesthetics is
expertly led by Drs
Victoria Manning
(left) and Charlotte
Woodward
It’s achieved with a series of feather-light
threads inserted under the skin to weave a
Discover the UK’s premier collagen supportive ‘scaffold’, redefining contours while
stimulation and body contouring encouraging collagen production. Then come
clinic, River Aesthetics the fillers, replacing hyaluronic acid – the
body’s plumping molecule, which decreases
WE ONLY GET ONE CHANCE TO MAKE with age – to revitalise and lift the skin.
a first impression with our appearance, and at Bespoke to each patient, The RiverLIFT can
River Aesthetics they know it. Led by its two be used to redefine the jawline, reduce the
medical directors, Dr Victoria Manning and jowls, erase nose-to-mouth lines, increase
Dr Charlotte Woodward, River Aesthetics has volume in the mid-face, contour the cheeks,
become the UK’s premier collagen stimulation rejuvenate the neck and/or lift the brow. The
and body contouring clinic – it is a finalist in treatment harnesses the body’s own collagen,
the Aesthetic Awards for Best Clinic in the so results are nuanced and naturalistic.
South of England. This dynamic duo has Taking barely 60 minutes yet lasting up to
patients travelling from far and wide to 18 months, The RiverLIFT is renowned for
experience what has become not only the its subtle yet stunning results. Satisfied patients
international gold standard in thread lifts, but include A-list actresses and make-up artists.
also the destination for body contouring. Drs Manning and Woodward are so skilled
Following success in London and Hampshire, at this multi-layered approach that they lecture
Drs Manning and Woodward have moved on the subject and even train other doctors in
their flagship clinic to Bournemouth. The the combination of skills needed to achieve the
moment you walk through the door, you can results. This standard of expertise is a product
sense the exclusivity. Everything from the of more than 45 years of combined medical
warm greeting to the calming fragrance is and aesthetic experience.
geared towards the patient experience. It’s clear The Bournemouth clinic includes one of
this isn’t a clinic you just wander into for a the country’s leading body contouring suites,
quick facial tweak. This is a place that guides employing state-of-the-art technologies for fat
you to achieving the best version of yourself. removal, body tightening, muscle toning and
Dr Manning and Dr Woodward put it this cellulite reduction. River Aesthetics is also the
way: when you imagine beauty, what do you first in the country to introduce two Cutera
think of? Self-confidence and inner strength, technologies – ID for fat removal, and Flex for
of course, along with total independence, body tightening. It’s also the number one clinic
intelligent thinking and a sense of adventure. for CoolSculpting in the South of England.
Collagen and confidence ebb with age, but the Together, this means that every patient can
Cagney and Lacey of the thread revolution This dynamic duo of doctors has achieve an impressive, sustainable transform-
empower people to age well and feel great.
This is what led the pair to pioneer The
patients travelling from far and wide ation at River Aesthetics, putting clear blue
water between the old and the new you.
RiverLIFT: the ultimate non-surgical aesthetic to experience what has become not only
procedure to lift and tighten the face and neck.
Combining innovative thread technologies
the international gold standard in Reader offer
with next-generation dermal filler techniques, flawless thread lifts, but also the Tatler readers will receive a complimentary
The RiverLIFT addresses signs of ageing in a
way that’s as beautiful as it is natural, stimulating
destination clinic for body contouring HydraFacial with every RiverLIFT at River
Aesthetics’ Bournemouth clinic.
the body to create fresh, flexible collagen.
River Aesthetics has clinics in London (Wimpole Street), Lymington and Bournemouth. Please visit riveraesthetics.com or call 01202 024060
@river_aesthetics @riveraestheticsuk @riveraesthetics
TOP DOCTORS COSMETIC SURGERY
Threads Hormones Dermatology
DR JEAN-LOUIS SEBAGH DR MARTIN GALY DR ARIEL HAUS
Sebagh is known for two things: his thick Galy is refreshingly straight-talking when it ‘It’s been a challenging year for patients,’ says
French accent and a wildly futuristic approach comes to bioidentical hormones. His prescrip- Haus. ‘The past months have manifested in all
to the face. Threads are his forte, and the former tion patches, gels or creams reinstate a sense of sorts of skin complaints, from inflammatory
surgeon does something that no other doctor balance – and not just for women. ‘Andropause acne and rosacea to significant issues such as
does. ‘I lift the muscle,’ he explains, ‘just like imitates menopause a lot more than people melanoma.’ The Harley Street dermatologist
you would in a surgical neck lift.’ His trick is to realise,’ says the doctor, who sees some high- has an arsenal of corrective devices, from photo-
delve deep, picking up the platysma (the rope- profile figures pass through his Chelsea clinic. dynamic therapy (‘We apply a topical solution
like muscle, either side of the neck, that drags ‘But men don’t recognise sweating and irritabil- to the skin, which is activated by light and
the lower face down) with a pre-threaded needle, ity as symptoms. Loss of libido is what brings destroys damaged cells in minutes, so it’s good
enabling him to reposition it, reducing jowls them to my door.’ He reports a rise in numbers for some skin cancers’) to complexion-perfect-
and sharpening the jawline. It takes about two of younger patients too, such as PCOS sufferers, ing lasers. His newest trick deploys a laser to
weeks for the face to settle (lymphatic drainage, those with poor insulin resistance and postpar- create micro-channels in the skin, enabling
courtesy of his Korean Ultralift machine, tum mothers (‘Most women don’t link postnatal active ingredients to be delivered directly to the
helps to take down any swelling). ‘If you keep depression to their hormones, but by support- dermis. ‘It’s completely bespoke,’ he says, ‘and
a steady weight then the effect will last for three ing progesterone and testosterone, we can get it works to improve the appearance of acne scar-
years, maybe even four,’ says Sebagh, who them through their baby blues’). His passion, ring very well.’ As a beach-loving Brazilian,
inserts his threads in a ring formation to firm though, is to help patients at any age rediscover bodies are his speciality, whether he’s mapping
and lift the derrière. But he’s also fascinated by their joie de vivre: ‘If you have a middle-aged moles or addressing post-pregnancy stretch
nano-fat: ‘We harvest your fat, break it down, person, with change in mood and no history marks (‘Laser, in combination with mandelic
make a “soup” out of it, and then inject it of mood disorder, you need to think about acid, helps to improve their colour and texture’).
into the face,’ he enthuses about the technique, hormones – not antidepressants.’ Consultation, Still, he’s a stickler for sun cream, warning that
which transforms a sun-damaged dermis £380; hormone testing, from £80 (23md.co.uk). ‘The tan of today is the wrinkle of tomorrow!’
into baby-soft skin. A fresher face awaits. His ‘Doctor’s Facelift’ – a combination of his
Consultation, complimentary; deep-plane thread Sebagh is known for 7D laser, active skincare and muscle-tightening
lift, from £2,500 (drsebagh.com). two things: his thick French Ultherapy – is a post-holiday must-have.
Consultation, fee on enquiry; photodynamic
DR CHARLOTTE WOODWARD, accent and a futuristic therapy for skin cancer treatment, from £1,750;
DORSET (NEW ENTRY) approach to the face Doctor’s Facelift, £2,100 (drhausdermatology.com).
River Aesthetics’ glamorous co-founder is one
of the UK’s leading thread lifters – but so is her DR STEPHANIE GOODWIN DR ANJALI MAHTO
business partner Dr Victoria Manning, and (NEW ENTRY) Whip-smart and utterly authoritative, Mahto
together the pair have created a gleaming clinic Goodwin is intuitive and inquisitive, but it’s her makes skin management simple. She’s big news
that has put the South West firmly on the map. empathy for those who sit in her Marylebone on social media, where her advice is straight-up
Woodward’s approach is twofold: to elevate practice that makes her an ideal accomplice for and spot-on – otherwise check out her book,
a fallen face (her Silhouette Soft threads are a patients in the first flushes of menopause. She The Skincare Bible, for fluff-free ways to get to
reliable option) and to enhance skin quality. is a GP and women’s health specialist, and her grips with topical ingredients and treatments.
River Aesthetics was one of the first clinics to work runs the gamut from ovarian insufficiency ‘Often patients are misdiagnosing,’ she says.
use the recently relaunched Aptos thread, which to psychosexual trauma – ‘Though I always ‘They’re using powerful ingredients that are
stimulates the formation of collagen while look at the bigger picture,’ she says. ‘Sometimes totally unsuitable for their skin and are instead
hydrating the tissues. ‘It’s like a tightly wound it’s also good to check someone’s cardiovascular causing low-level inflammation and sensitivity.’
spring,’ explains Woodward. ‘Once inserted, we risk, as well as other factors that start to present Her solution? To strip back the actives, adopt a
massage the area and it expands, bringing in mid-life.’ Goodwin prescribes body-identical gentler regime and use a prescription-based
volumisation.’ (It smooths nose-to-mouth lines hormones (‘that are structured identically to cream to get things back on track. You’ll find
superbly, and can also be used to plump up the those the body makes’), determined by a her at the Cadogan Clinic but also on Harley
labia.) She also uses collagen-spurring Ellansé patient’s symptoms: not just irregular periods, Street – though she’s mastered the art of online
– perhaps to rebuild the temples or strengthen anxiety and hot flushes, but also vaginal dry- consultations (‘Patients love the efficiency, and
the jaw. Post-procedure, patients are dispatched ness and urinary problems. ‘Oestrogen defi- for conditions like acne, rosacea and pigmenta-
with ice packs, chocolate and a supportive pillow. ciency also affects the urethra, so many women tion it works really well’). She flies the flag for
‘Many women who come for a thread lift have experience recurrent infections,’ she explains. mental health too, and is outspoken on the
never had anything done before – so this is a Though she’s mindful to introduce one hor- importance of addressing concerns such as
big thing for them,’ says Woodward. ‘Looking mone at a time, then tweak. ‘If you add three persistent breakouts before they impact on the
after them, and their emotional state, is critical.’ at once, it’s more difficult to work out what’s patient’s self-esteem. ‘Acne can be treated,’ she
Consultation, £50, redeemable against treatment; going on,’ she says. ‘You have to join the dots.’ says emphatically. ‘Nobody should have to
Silhouette Soft, from £2,500; Aptos face, from Consultation, with advice and prescription, from feel miserable in their skin because of it.’
£2,500; Ellansé, from £400 (riveraesthetics.com). £300 (drstephaniegoodwin.co.uk). Consultation, £375 (skin55.co.uk).
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