Q&A with Dr Yusra

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By Lyndsey Evans

Internationally-renowned Harley Street aesthetics and wellness expert, Dr Yusra has opened her first ever northern outpost in Blundellsands, Merseyside. The Dr Yusra Clinic in Blundellsands is the hot new place to refresh, rejuvenate and reset. This cutting-edge aesthetics wellness clinic utilises the latest, most gentle and effective evidence-based, medically proven treatments with the aim of creating empowering transformations. Often referred to as the Glow Dr, Dr Yusra’s philosophy is ‘radiance on the outside, wellness on the inside’, we caught up with her to find out all about the new clinic.

WHAT IS YOUR HISTORY IN AESTHETICS?

I have been practicing facial aesthetics from a clinic in Harrow on the Hill since 2013 and Harley Street, London since 2019, and moved to Liverpool in 2016. Prior to that I worked in oral and maxillofacial surgery with patients with facial trauma, skin concerns or congenital facial deformity. I take a holistic approach to aesthetic medicine, understanding my patients concerns, desires and lifestyle and perform full face 360 assessments providing tailored treatments that leave my patients looking like the best versions of themselves. My patients understand that I don’t take a cookie cutter approach to their face, and I combine medical artistry with evidence based science to give them the best possible outcomes. I’ve built my clinic on word of mouth, with those patients seeking more rejuvenating, elegant and fresh-looking enhancement, in line with my “look good, not done” ethos rather than ‘overdone’ and ‘duck pout’ looks that were popular, particularly in Merseyside, in recent years. I am honoured to see patients who travel internationally as far as the USA and Australia to see me, and I am booked up six months in advance. My passion in particular lies with facial balancing and harmonisation, and I teach my non surgical rhinoplasty technique to advanced doctors. I have trained and mentored therapists and doctors at the clinics who follow the same techniques and protocols and my clinicians are world renowned for their work, ethics and results. I am the UK National key opinion leader for Obagi Medical skincare and a registered member of the British college of Aesthetic Medicine and Royal College of surgeons. TELL US ABOUT THE NEW CLINIC’S ETHOS

The clinic’s philosophy is rooted in supporting patients on their wellness journey and empowering their transformation. We focus on a result that is rejuvenating, while remaining elegant and natural looking. We take a holistic approach to client treatments, beginning with a comprehensive assessment of each patient, including lifestyle, skin type and facial features, after which we advise on bespoke treatments, skincare and nutrition. We want to look after our patients’ health holistically, and understand they do not come in “parts” or isolated concerns, but that their whole self is important to understand and to support. My desire was to create a place where people could come and tap into whatever health needs they needed, and so we look after our patients aesthetic health, body health, mind health and will soon to add dental health to the offer.

I’m a keen advocate for mental wellbeing, and a strong believer in the connection between external and internal wellness, which is why where appropriate, my patients at the Blundellsands clinic are offered a free session with the resident psychologist as part of their treatment care journey. WHAT MAKES YOUR CLINIC DIFFERENT?

The clinic is a centre of aesthetic excellence that is medically-led and features state-of-the art FDA approved technology for proven results. It hosts five specialist treatment rooms, all offering a luxury experience, alongside world-class clinically proven technologies. We are CQC registered and many of our treatments are exclusive in the region. These include the highly soughtafter CoolSculpting®, ULTRAcel and Endolift procedures, where we are leading the way in the north west.

As part of their individual wellness journeys, each of our patients is educated on the procedures and armed with enough knowledge to enable them to make the best personal aesthetic decisions. Treatments are meticulously planned and carefully delivered to keep patients looking fresh but never “fake”. WHAT SERVICES DO YOU OFFER?

We specialise in aesthetic treatments for skin rejuvenation, anti-aging, body sculpting and permanent fat reduction, acne and skin pigmentation, weight loss, skincare, injectables, non-surgical rhinoplasty, face lift with Endolift and thread lifts and Ultracel, and hair loss treatments. We have dedicated suites for skin, sculpting and aesthetics, with a dentistry suite to follow. Our treatments are aimed at empowering our patients journey back to health and we tap into different modalities of treatment depending on the patient. TELL US ABOUT THE SCULPT SUITE?

The Sculpt Suite is focused on helping clients to enhance their silhouette. It is home to one of 30 ULTRAcel machines in the whole of the UK and one of only 110 CoolSculpting® machines in the country. Ultracel is a next generation, multi-platform device offering non-surgical facelift and body skin tightening and lifting procedures, completely needle and surgery free. It also addresses fine lines and wrinkles. CoolSculpting® is the number one cryolipolysis system on the market and the only FDA approved fat reduction treatment using cryolypolysis – a non-surgical technology that freezes fat cells in the abdomen, thighs, back / bra strap areas, chin, flanks/sides, arms, male chest, buttocks and knees to permanently get rid of fat. TELL US ABOUT THE AESTHETICS SUITE?

The Aesthetics Suite is where our aesthetic artistry comes into its own. Here we offer Botox anti-aging injections and dermal fillers that support the structural components that maintain a youthful face, addressing volume loss such as flattening of the cheeks (mid-face), hollowing under the eyes, line formation around the nose, mouth and chin, as well as lip definition. The bio remodelling treatment, Profhilo, which works to cure wrinkles from within, rather than just fill them, is also available here. We have recently introduced Endolift which is a doctor led laser treatment designed to remove double chin, jowls and lift the face.

In this suite we also offer one of our signature specialist treatments - medical rhinoplasty, a corrective treatment to reconstruct congenital or traumatic deformities or bumps on the nose straighten the nose performed with medical intervention via injections to the nose. A nose job, but without the surgery. The procedure involves using a dermal filler and patients can have their treatment and leave during a lunch time break. TELL US ABOUT THE SKIN SUITE?

The Skin Suite delivers the clinic’s signature glow, brightening, high-tech and anti-ageing treatments. These

include INTRAcel micro needling and radio frequency treatments, which use proven technology to reduce the signs of aging, eliminate wrinkles and correct scarring with little or no downtime, and the six-step HydraFacial MD treatment, which uses the latest technology to cleanse, exfoliate, peel, extract and hydrate the skin.

We also offer acne and acne scarring treatments in the Skin Suite. Treatments include Dermaroller, skin peels, skin boosters, volite, skin rejuvenation and chemical peels, using leading medical-grade brands that include Obagi Nu derm and Skinceuticals. Skin Suite clientele are also provided with treatments to administer at home, supported by a continual journey of care, which includes virtual and in-person check-ins to ensure accountability. HOW DID YOU BECOME INVOLVED IN AESTHETICS?

I had an accident at the age of eight that left me with visible facial scarring that bothered me for many years, and this was then compounded by experiencing teenage acne. I developed a passion for facial reconstructive surgery spending years doing extensive training in facial assessment and the artistry of maxillofacial surgery at various London trauma hospitals. Following this I have become a life-long advocate and champion of the link between appearance and wellbeing. WHAT’S YOUR MEDICAL BACKGROUND?

I first qualified first from Imperial College London with a First class honours degree in Medical Science and Healthcare Management, then as a dental surgeon with Honours and Distinction from Kings College London. I spent several years in surgical training at the Royal London Hospital, Homerton University Hospital, Whipps Cross University Hospital and St Bartholomew’s Hospital treating skin cancers, facial trauma or congenital facial deformities. I am a Level 7 Trainer and lecturer in medical aesthetics and on the advisory board for the University of Manchester Skin Ageing and Aesthetic Medicine course. I use my surgical training and intimate understanding of facial anatomy to approach all of my patient transformations. WHY DID YOU CHOOSE BLUNDELLSANDS?

Merseyside was the most natural next location for me; I have such a large clientele in London but Liverpool is home, and the patients here are among the most discerning in the UK when it comes to their beauty regimes. I am thrilled to be launching my new brand of aesthetic wellness in Blundellsands and am excited about helping those that visit our new centre of excellence, to get back their glow. HOW HAS THE PANDEMIC AFFECTED HOW WE LOOK?

Living through a pandemic and three lockdowns in the space of a year has taken a toll on many Brits’ health and wellbeing. As well as affecting the mental and physical health of the nation, it seems that lockdown is the gift that keeps on giving, in that it has also aged us with Pandemic Droop. Chronic stress harms the integrity of the collagen in your skin and when this breaks down, skin appears thinner and shows the signs of ageing, with fine lines and wrinkles appearing. I am currently seeing more clients than ever affected by the visible signs of ageing brought on by the stress of lockdown and enlargement of masseter muscles and migraines due to stress related grinding. Dark circles, tech neck, dull skin, sunken hollows, migraines and lockdown weight gain are also some of my clients’ top concerns. WHAT ARE YOUR TOP TIPS FOR LOOKING GOOD AS WE COME OUT OF LOCKDOWN?

We often see the first signs of ageing in the area of the face often referred to as ‘the triangle of youth’. As we age this youthful triangle becomes inverted and the face becomes more oblong, cheeks flatten due to midface volume loss and jowls appear due to the descent of superficial fat pads and recession of the chin. The lower face and jawline becomes square and the triangle inverts. This can be slowed down and, in some cases, reversed through non-invasive treatments and non-surgical tweakments, such as bio remodelling, radiofrequency and microneedling. Also switching to medical grade skincare and using a broad spectrum sunscreen daily can make a huge difference. WHAT PRODUCTS SHOULD WE BE INVESTING RIGHT NOW?

Key products I would recommend investing in as we come out of lockdown include mineral SPFs, Retinol, vitamin C - Skin, niacinamide, a liquid exfoliant such a glycolic acid, lactic acid or polyhydroxy acid and UV blocking sunglasses. WHICH TREATMENTS WILL GIVE US A POST LOCKDOWN GLOW?

If you are looking to rejuvenate your skin post lockdown then there are a number of treatments that can give you back your glow. These include skin booster hyaluronic acid injections which rehydrate the skin; Profhilo - an injectable moisturiser that offers rejuvenation of the whole face to plump, hydrate, and boost skin cell turnover; dark circle correction which involves placement of dermal filler under the eye; chemical skin peels, INTRACEL radiofrequency microneedling and ULTRAcel face tightening and lifting. Endolift is taking the UK by storm and is a results-driven, doctor-led treatment for face lifting and tech neck, double chin and jowl reduction.

THE DR YUSRA CLINIC is a centre of excellence, offering a range of wellness clinics covering skin care, weight loss, hair restoration, aesthetics, injectables and mind therapy.

TO BOOK A CONSULTATION: Email: info@dryusra.com Call: 0333 224 4666 (Mon-Fri 9.30am - 6pm)

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