The South West's leading medical aesthetic clinics
Plymouth & Wells Medical-led aesthetics clinics in the Southwest with clinics in Plymouth and Wells.
The guiding principle of Skin Excellence Clinics has always been to deliver exceptional patient care: this was the focus in 2005 when Dr Strawford started in the field of medical aesthetics and has remained the ethos we have followed. Dr Ian Strawford, founder of Skin Excellence Clinics will help you to find the right solution: but only if appropriate for your needs and expectations. You will receive a medical consultation, where you will be given plenty of time and space to consider all of your options, before deciding if treatment may be right for you. We source the best products through official UK Pharmacies: we do not risk the safety of our patients, the quality of our service or the results of your treatments. Whilst many people naturally assume that cosmetic treatments are all about beautification: we can help to reduce the psychological and emotional effects of scarring, acne, rosacea, excessive sweating, hair loss and skin lesions.
13/10/2025
Advanced medical peels training day. Hear our lovely nurse, Angie’s story of her experience having a medium deep TCA peel.
Both our nurses will now be offering these treatments in clinic to help with sun damaged skin, pigmentation issues and to reverse aging of the skin.
We are very lucky to have the UKs top expert in medical skin peeling running the workshop today, drxavierg.md
13/10/2025
Advanced medical chemical peels training today at our clinic. Shannon our lovely Australian nurse agreed to be the first model to have the medium depth medical grade TCA peel from SkinTech to address sun damage causing irregular pigmentation as well as anti-aging to help tighten the skin and reverse wrinkles.
She had a full-face treatment including lips and eyelids
Hear how the treatment went for Shannon who will be offering this treatment in our Somerset clinic.
We are honoured to have Dr Xavier G, the UKs top chemical peels expert delivering the training in our clinic today.
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13/10/2025
One post just wasn't enough We couldn’t just do one post about last Monday’s conference… the setup alone deserved its own moment 😍
From the stunning staging to the incredible attention to detail, everything about the event reflected the innovation behind the official UK launch of this groundbreaking injectable.
Our very own Dr Ian, Medical Director at Skin Excellence, was proud to take the stage as one of the key speakers, sharing his insights as the first doctor in the UK to use JULAINE and his experience treating over 350 patients so far.
We’re so excited to see what’s next for this innovation in aesthetics!
10/10/2025
Our very own Dr Ian Strawford was honoured to be a guest speaker at the JULAINE: Think Beyond conference Nordberg Medical on Monday marking the official launch of JULAINE into the UK market.
Dr Ian has been at the forefront of this innovation for over 18 months, proudly being the first doctor in the UK to introduce JULAINE into his practice. Since then, he has successfully treated over 350 patients, achieving outstanding results and helping to shape best practice for this new generation of aesthetic treatments.
His presentation, “Introducing JULAINE to My Practice,” shared insights from his extensive experience, real-world outcomes, and the science behind why this product is transforming patient results and practitioner confidence alike.
At Skin Excellence Clinics, we’re passionate about staying at the cutting edge of non-surgical aesthetics bringing our patients the safest, most effective, and most advanced treatments available.
Visit our website to find out more about the range of treatments and procedures that we offer!
The results of Juläine of Sweden speak for themselves ✨
Listen to Carla talk about her experience having a course of JULÄINE™ of Sweden at Skin Excellence Clinics and how pleased she is with the outcome 🙌🏼
Available at our clinics in Plymouth and Wells, Dr Strawford was the first practitioner in the UK to offer JULÄINE™ of Sweden and has now treated over 350 patients with this remarkable treatment.
This remarkable, new-generation bio-stimulator is designed to restore a youthful glow from within; targeting fine lines, wrinkles, and uneven skin tone, and reversing the signs of ageing to deliver smoother, firmer, and more youthful-looking skin.
JULÄINE™ of Sweden is different from other PLLA injectables because of its unique LaSynPro technology. It uses smooth, evenly shaped microspheres that make the treatment safer and more comfortable. This means there’s no need to massage the area afterwards, and no worries about lumps, bumps, or irritation developing under the skin.
At Skin Excellence Clinics, we focus on rejuvenative and regenerative treatments that turn back the clock. If you're interested in finding out more, contact us today to book a consultation ⬇️
📞 0800 298 2391
📧 www.skinexcellenceclinics.co.uk/contact
19/09/2025
Nurses Shannon and Angie had the pleasure of attending a conference last week ✨
We already love their scientifically backed skincare range, and the pair enjoyed hearing more about future developments and products.
Looking to up your skincare game? Whether you want to achieve a youthful glow, reduce inflammation or improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles - we know it can be overwhelming to know which products are right for you. That’s why Shannon and Angie are on hand to help advise 🙌🏼
Let us know what is concerning you about your skin - drop us a message or contact us via the website 📩
11/09/2025
I love teaching colleagues. Yesterday spent I spent the day running a Julaine of Sweden workshop up in Harley Street, London,sharing my knowledge,expertise and skills of this truly groundbreaking regenerative treatment to reverse skin aging and restore a natural and rejuvenated appearance. The leading product to have hard science and evidence around efficacy and safety in the aesthetic world.
Personally I have now treated hundreds of happy patients who love the full face rejuvenation but retaining their natural uniques features and appearance. For further information see our website or call our team to book a consultation with myself on 0800 298
08/09/2025
It's reported that 50% of women in the UK will experience a form of incontinence at some form in their lives.
According to incontinence.co.uk, it is estimated that around 7 million people in the UK have urinary incontinence, with women being twice as likely to be affected than men. However, as only 1 in 5 will choose not to seek medical advice, the number is likely to be much higher.
The number is also affected by the fact that if someone does reach out to see an NHS professional, the treatments available can be very limited.
September is Urology Awareness Month and this year's theme is 'Bladder Leakage: Time to Act'. Bladder leakage may be common, but it's not necessarily normal, and there are solutions out there to relieve symptoms.
At Skin Excellence Clinics, we offer cutting edge technology and treatments for issues that you may have been told not much could be done to help. We are strong advocates that 'it doesn't have to be like this'.
Our highly trained team, including Dr Strawford and two female nurses, can offer treatments with the InMode UK EMPOWER RF system, the components of which are proven to improve urinary incontinence.
🩷 Aviva: A minimally invasive treatment to restore and tighten intimate areas, supporting comfort and confidence.
🩷 Morpheus8V: Delivers radiofrequency and microneedling to remodel tissue, improving tone, texture, and overall vaginal health.
🩷 VTone: Uses gentle electrical muscle stimulation to strengthen pelvic floor muscles, helping with urinary incontinence and core wellness.
🩷 FormaV: A non-invasive treatment that gently heats tissue to enhance circulation, elasticity, and feminine wellness.
Selfies across Slovenia. I have just finished a 8 day,290 mile off road mountain bike trip in Slovenia. Across the beautiful and rugged Julian Alps to the Adriatic coast ending in Piran. Great to be able to do the trip with my son Tom and old biking friends. Thankfully no injuries this time so back in clinic this week!
05/09/2025
Why should you choose a CQC regulated clinic for your treatments?
The Care Quality Commission are the independent regulator of health and social care in England, ensuring that these services provide people with safe, effective, compassionate, high-quality care.
CQC regulated clinics operate under the scrutiny of the CQC, ensuring compliance with the relevant regulations and standards and demonstrate a commitment to maintaining a safe and high-quality environment for patients.
Additionally, CQC regulated clinics are likely to offer a larger range of treatments and will employ registered medical professionals (such as doctors or nurse practitioners) who are accountable for the care provided and are subject to professional regulation.
If you've been reading our posts, you might have noticed that we always talk about our 'patients'. At Skin Excellence Clinics, you aren't 'clients' or 'customers'. You're under our care.
If you're interested in finding out more about the treatments we offer, addressing an array of concerns, visit our website today ⬇ www.skinexcellenceclinics.co.uk
03/09/2025
✨ A glowing review for Dermalux
Our patients love Dermalux LED Phototherapy for lots of reasons, but this patient has seen brilliant results in calming post-partum, hormonal skin.
Hormones during and after pregnancy, particularly fluctuations in oestrogen and progesterone, can trigger breakouts, sensitivity, dryness, or pigmentation.
Dermalux’s blue light targets bacteria that cause breakouts, while red light reduces redness, swelling, and irritation by calming the skin barrier. Plus, the near-infrared light stimulates collagen and elastin production, improving skin healing, texture, and resilience.
If you are struggling with inflamed skin, Dermalux can alleviate the symptoms by calming irritation, reducing breakouts, improving healing, and restoring balance gently and non-invasively - without the need for strong medications or harsh treatment.
Pssst... this is your new skincare secret talking 👀
We're excited to introduce Sunekos UK and Ireland to Skin Excellence Clinics
So, what makes it different to other skin boosters?
⭐ SuneKos works by providing your skin cells with exactly what they need to repair and regenerate themselves - a patented combination of hyaluronic acid and six essential amino acids to regenerate your skin’s Extra Cellular Matrix (ECM).
⭐ Results are scientifically proven from peer-reviewed studies - including up to 81% improvement in skin brightness and 76.2% reduction in superficial wrinkles.
⭐ It's not just effective for facial concerns such as fine lines and wrinkles and under-eye shadows, but for treating other areas of the body such as the neck, décolletage and hands.
⭐ There's minimal downtime and results gradually improve after treatment, lasting up to 9 months.
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Are you concerned about the effects of facial ageing and looking for the most natural results in facial rejuvenation? Are you looking for quality both in terms of the treatments and outcomes, as well as a relationship of trust with an experienced Doctor who can provide continuity of care?
Look no further.
Dr Ian Strawford, owner of Skin Excellence Clinics has been providing the highest quality, safest, non-surgical cosmetic treatments in the South and South West for over 11 years.
We are one of the few aesthetics clinics in the UK to be CQC Accredited. Care Quality Commission means that our healthcare services are safe, effective, compassionate and provide high quality care
Our extensive range of innovative and results driven non-surgical procedures can help to slow down the ageing process, which often results in improved self-confidence and self-esteem for our patients.
We welcome you to watch and read our many happy reviews to help you decide if Skin Excellence Clinics may be right for you.
Book your medical consultation today by calling our friendly team.