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A Different Approach...
Healthy skin is rarely achieved with a single treatment.
Every skin concern has a story. Whether you're struggling with acne, rosacea, pigmentation, sensitivity, ageing, scarring or simply want healthier, stronger skin, achieving lasting improvement requires understanding why those concerns exist before deciding how to treat them.
My clinic has moved away from treatment menus and towards personalised skin programmes that are designed around you.
Because the right treatment is the one your skin actually needs, not necessarily the one you think you need.
Investing in healthier skin—not simply booking treatments.
Why I No Longer
Offer a Treatment Menu
Many clinics ask clients to choose a treatment before they've even assessed their skin.
The problem is...
Most people simply don't know what their skin needs.
Two people may both have pigmentation, but one may need barrier repair before any advanced treatment, while another may benefit from skin resurfacing, nutritional support or hormonal investigation.
Choosing a treatment without understanding the cause often leads to disappointment, wasted money and inconsistent results.
Instead, I begin with a comprehensive consultation and assessment before recommending the most appropriate treatment plan.
Because my goal isn't to sell treatments.
It's to achieve the best possible outcome for your skin.
"Real skin transformation happens when we stop chasing treatments and start supporting skin health—inside and out."
Claire Stokes
The Claire Stokes Approach
Knowledge
Evidence-led decisions based on assessment—not assumptions.
Experience
Nearly 30 years of clinical experience.
Personalised
Every programme is individually designed.
Long-Term Results
Supporting healthier skin from the inside out.
Your Skin Consultation
This is the foundation of everything.
Every client begins here.
Your consultation lasts approximately 60–90 minutes and allows me to understand not only what I can see on the surface, but also what may be contributing beneath it.
Together we'll build a clear picture of your skin, your health and your goals before any treatment recommendations are made.
What Your Consultation Includes:
A comprehensive assessment designed to understand your skin, your health and your goals before any treatment recommendations are made. This in-depth assessment ensures every recommendation is based on evidence, experience and what your skin truly needs and not guesswork.
Lifestyle and Medical assessment
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Medical history
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Current medications
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Hormonal influences
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Stress
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Sleep
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Nutrition
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Lifestyle factors
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Previous treatments
Professional Skin Analysis
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Pro-A Skin Scanner
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High-resolution imaging
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UV assessment
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Hydration levels
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Oil production
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Skin texture
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Pore analysis
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Pigmentation
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Vascular changes
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Fine lines
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Wrinkles
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Barrier function
Clinical Skin Assessment
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Visual assessment
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Palpation
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Skin health grading
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Contraindications
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Treatment suitability
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Risk assessment
Test-Based Health Assessment
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Omega-3 Balance Test
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Gut Health Test
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Vitamin D Test
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HbA1c Testing
These are recommended only when clinically appropriate and may help identify underlying factors influencing skin health.
Personalised treatment Planning
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Following your consultation you'll receive a tailored treatment plan including:
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Clinical priorities
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Recommended treatment sequence
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Expected timescales
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Home skincare
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Lifestyle recommendations
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Nutritional support
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Supplement recommendations (where appropriate)
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Review schedule
Skin Transformation
Programmes
Real skin changes take time
Rather than booking isolated treatments, many clients choose one of my structured skin programmes.
Each programme typically runs over approximately six months, allowing enough time to strengthen the skin, monitor progress and adapt treatments as your skin changes.
Every programme is unique.
Your treatments may include different technologies and modalities throughout your programme depending on how your skin responds.
No two clients will follow exactly the same pathway.
Your programme may include
✔ Professional treatments
✔ Medical-grade skincare
✔ Nutritional guidance
✔ Test-based nutritional support
✔ Supplement recommendations
✔ Progress reviews
✔ Ongoing treatment adjustments
✔ Direct support between appointments
Common Skin Concerns
Every skin has a reason.
These are some of the most common concerns that I can help improve in Clinic, through personalised treatment and long-term skin health plans.
Results Through Partnership
Beautiful skin starts beneath the surface
Professional treatments can achieve remarkable results, but they are only one part of the bigger picture.
Your skin is a living organ, constantly responding to what is happening both inside and outside your body. Nutrition, hydration, hormones, sleep, stress, inflammation and overall health all influence how your skin functions, heals and ages. At the same time, the products you use every day either strengthen your skin barrier and support healthy function—or work against it.
That's why my approach is never centred around a single treatment.
Instead, I create personalised skin programmes that combine professional treatments with carefully selected homecare, lifestyle advice and, where appropriate, test-based nutritional support. By addressing both the internal and external influences on your skin, we create the ideal environment for healthier, stronger and more resilient skin.
Why homecare matters...
The treatments you receive in clinic may only account for a handful of hours each year.
Your skin, however, is influenced by what you do every single day.
Using the right skincare consistently helps maintain your skin barrier, protect your investment and enhance the results of your professional treatments. Equally, using products that are unsuitable for your skin type or concerns can slow progress, increase sensitivity and make it more difficult to achieve the results you're hoping for.
Rather than recommending products based on trends or marketing, I prescribe homecare that complements your personalised treatment programme and supports your skin's changing needs throughout your journey.
Treating skin from the inside out
For some clients, professional treatments and topical skincare provide everything needed to achieve excellent results.
For others, persistent skin concerns may have underlying contributors that deserve further investigation. Where clinically appropriate, your programme may include test-based nutritional assessments, supplement recommendations and lifestyle guidance to help support your skin from within.
This integrated approach allows us to move beyond simply treating visible symptoms and instead work towards improving the overall health and function of your skin.
Because lasting skin health isn't created by one treatment or one product—it's achieved by understanding the whole person.
Beautiful skin isn't created in a treatment room alone.
It's achieved through consistency, education, appropriate home care and choosing the right treatment at the right time.
My role is to guide you, adapt your programme as your skin improves and support you every step of the way.
Together we'll create healthier skin that continues improving long after each appointment.
Ready To Begin?
Your first step isn't choosing a treatment. It's understanding your skin.
Book a comprehensive skin consultation and let's create a personalised plan for you.