‘Injectables should only come from doctors or nurses – not hairdressers’ 

One of the UK’s top cosmetic doctors, based near Harpenden, is today joining nationwide calls for the regulation of cosmetic fillers and other injectable substances such as Botox.

Dr Ravi Jain of RiverBanks Clinic (www.riverbanksclinic.co.uk) between Harpenden and Luton, says that following the PIP breast implants scandal, the next area needing tighter regulation is the use of injectable fillers and wrinkle smoothers that are now being offered by everyone from hairdressers and dentists to beauticians and salon staff:

“My message is that regulation of these incredibly popular cosmetic procedures is long overdue. Patients should know that if they are looking for this type of anti-ageing treatment that the people offering injections are fully trained doctors or nurses – not hairdressers or beauticians.

“As a fully trained doctor I think it’s a scandal that this sector of the industry is left wide open to cowboys and unscrupulous operators who offer bargain prices but with no guarantee of trained staff, safety or high-quality, long-term results.

“I’ve been administering both Azzalure & Botox and temporary fillers for some years now and the results can be phenomenal when properly used, but on several occasions I’ve had to rectify the poor work carried out by local hairdressers or beauty salons who clearly haven’t been properly trained in facial anatomy, the correct use of these substances or the need for patient aftercare. 

“I have never, and would never, use permanent fillers, though, as their long term effects are still unknown, especially now medical journals suggest problems are beginning to be seen by doctors worldwide. Other less scrupulous operators will inject substances that can have had minimal medical research, apparently without care for the patient’s wellbeing or appearance.

“Regulation needs to be not just UK-wide but EU-wide so that people are not travelling abroad for treatments, chasing apparently cheaper prices, only to have to spend far more back home, getting mistakes rectified and their natural beauty restored. “

Dr Ravi Jain qualified in medicine from the Royal London Hospital in 1995 and has held posts at The Royal London, St. Bartholomew’s and St. Mary’s Hospitals. Early in his career he trained in gynaecological laparoscopic surgery before training as a GP.  At Riverbanks Clinic he now offers a range of medical and cosmetic treatments and has been fully trained to administer many of the market-leading fillers such as Restylane and Emervel and Juvederm as well as botulinum toxin (‘Botox’ and ‘Azzalure’) and a range of cosmetic laser procedures.

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2 December 2011

For immediate release

Riverbanks Clinic leads the UK

Dr Ravi Jain and his team at Riverbanks are glowing – and it’s not because they’ve had one of the fantastic skin treatments that they offer their patients!  They’ve just been voted the Best Clinic in the UK in the national Aesthetic Awards and also picked up an award for Best Customer Service – out of 4,500 entries!

These aren’t the first Aesthetic Medicine awards the Riverbanks Clinic have won: in their first year in business they also won two.  Not only were they presented with ‘Best New Clinic’, but also ‘Best Business Development’.  Now in their third year they’re not just the best new clinic, but the best clinic nationwide.

After the Awards dinner on 1^st December, Dr Jain said “It’s fantastic for the team, as there were many clinics entered who have been in business for much longer than we have.  The whole team is thrilled and very excited about our achievement.”

“We pride ourselves in only offering treatments that work, whilst maintaining our core values of always providing honest, ethical advice and ensuring our patients are welcomed in a relaxing environment,” says Dr Jain.

Not only do patients come from far and wide to Riverbanks for treatment – even from overseas – but patient loyalty is high, with many returning and recommending friends.

Riverbanks Clinic is a centre of excellence for Vaser Liposelection body contouring and non-surgical facial rejuvenation. Riverbanks Clinic not only offers superb service, an excellent range of treatments and a beautiful environment, but also provides an international stage for teaching and lecturing and hosts eminent physicians when they visit the UK.

The high quality treatments, service and continuous effort to bring the very latest treatments to their patients has ensured that the Riverbanks Clinic continues to lead in their field.  As the saying goes ‘Nothing succeeds like success’!

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Editors notes:

Riverbanks Clinic opened in September 2008 at East Hyde, near Harpenden in Hertfordshire in its own dedicated premises.  Dr Ravi Jain leads a team of resident and visiting physicians and aestheticians.

For more information please contact our office on 01582 762877 or email press@riverbanksclinic.co.uk.

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VASERSHAPE is the latest and most advanced technology in reducing fat and size without the need for any surgery. It is great for arms, tummies, flanks, hips, bums and thighs.

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Its true! Its now possible to get results close to liposuction without having to go through the trials of surgery! New Vaser Shape from the makers of Vaser Liposelection offers patients a true alternative to liposuction, in a painless, relaxing 1 hour long treatment at Riverbanks Clinic, just outside of Harpenden.

What is VASER® Shape? How does it differ from other non-invasive treatments?

VASER Shape is a non-invasive ultrasound and massage therapy treatment that smoothes, firms and shapes the body. VASER Shape temporarily reduces the appearance of cellulite, and increases local blood circulation and lymphatic drainage. The treatment uses ultrasound waves to warm the targeted problem area and treat the underlying fatty tissue. It then uses zonal lymphatic massage to drain away excess toxins and lipids for removal from the body. Unlike other non-invasive body shaping procedures, VASER Shape is a comfortable massage-like treatment that only requires three to five sessions for noticeable results.

What does non-invasive mean?

Non-invasive means no cuts, no incisions, and no surgery. VASER Shape is a non-invasive, nonsurgical technique. Non-invasive treatments typically have little-to-no recovery period and few side-effects. Results with non-invasive treatments are typically less dramatic than that achieved with minimally invasive techniques, like VASER Lipo®.

How does VASER Shape work?

VASER Shape uses high-frequency sound waves for local heat therapy and zonal massage to drain away excess toxins and fats. Heat therapy warms the treatment area and creates a “micromassage” effect on the fat cells. Zonal massage works with the lymphatic system to drain away excess toxins and fats, and increase local blood circulation.

Together, these two processes:

• Smooth and shape the body by temporarily reducing the appearance of cellulite

• Improve local blood circulation, and

• Reduce pain and swelling that can occur after liposuction.

What body areas can be treated with VASER Shape?

VASER Shape can be used to treat the following areas:

• Abdomen

• Back

• Hips

• Thighs

• Arms

• Love handles

• Buttocks

What kinds of results can I expect?

You can expect a temporary reduction in the appearance of cellulite. Areas treated with VASER Shape appear more smooth and “natural-looking” than before the treatment.

Where is VASER Shape performed?

VASER Shape is typically performed in an office setting by a physician or other trained practitioner. VASER Shape does not require anaesthesia of any kind.

How soon will I see my results?

While you may see results after the first treatment, patients typically see the most visible results after a regimen of three to five sessions.

Is there a recovery period?

No. Following the procedure, you can resume normal activity without pain or downtime. Your skin may appear slightly pink and feel warm after the procedure due to the increased local blood circulation in the area. This should resolve itself within a few hours after the treatment.

Is VASER Shape right for me?

Although VASER Shape is recommended for a wide range of patients, you should be realistic about the kinds of results you expect from the treatment. We recommend consulting with a physician to make sure VASER Shape is right for you.

How much does the treatment cost?

VASER Shape requires special equipment and administration by a trained practitioner. The total cost of your procedure will vary depending upon the number of body areas treated and the total number of sessions required to achieve your desired results.

For more information please call Riverbanks Clinic on 01582 762 877 or request a booking

The first Vaser 2.0 system  in Europe has arrived at Riverbanks Clinic confirming Riverbanks Clinic’s status as the leading Vaser Liposelection clinic in UK and Europe. Vaser Liposelection is the most advanced energy-assisted method of minimally invasive body contouring, offering patients effective results with minimal downtime. The new Vaser 2.0 system improves on its predecessor by offering more precision to the surgeon and therefore to patients. Body contouring through fat removal and fat transfer is now possible with unprecedented amounts of precision.

Riverbanks Clinic is already a leader in the Vaser Lipo technique:

• First in Europe to offer Vaser 2.0
• First & only surgeon to have all 3 levels of Vaser qualifications
• Basic, Advanced & Hi Def certified
• First clinic in Europe to offer non-invasive VaserShape MC-1 body contouring
• First in the world to partner with Dr Alfredo Hoyos, DYNAMX school for body contouring

“We are extremely proud to be the first in the UK with Vaser 2, and am delighted to be able to offer our patients with the best body contouring technology out there!” says Dr Ravi Jain, medical director and head vaser surgeon at Riverbanks Clinic.

Vaser Hi Def at Riverbanks

For further information on Vaser Lipo at Riverbanks Clinic call 01582 762 877 or visit www.riverbanksclinic.co.uk

Riverbanks Clinic now offers Vascular Services

Mr Paul Hayes

We realise that although thread and varicose veins are very common, they are not necessarily at the top of the GPs priority list and with restrictions on access to vein surgery on the NHS becoming more prevalent, the days of having your veins treated at your local practice are a distant memory.  In view of what is happening and  with the increasing demand for this treatment Riverbanks Clinic aims to provide the same high levels of service you have come to expect with us.  We want to lead the way in the latest minimally invasive techniques for treating thread veins and varicose veins as well as providing information about the latest techniques in vascular surgery.

We are delighted to introduce the new monthly services of
Consultant Surgeon Mr Paul Hayes BSc MBChB MD FRCS

Mr Paul Hayes BSc MBChB MD FRCS is a consultant vascular and endovascular surgeon practising at Addenbrooke’s Hospital Cambridge and Hinchingbrooke Hospital, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire.  He specialises in the management of arterial and venous disease, receiving referrals from other Vascular Surgeons across the Anglia region.   As well as his busy NHS clinical work, he is also actively involved in improving healthcare through his award winning research.  He has over 100 publications including book chapters and articles in leading journals such as The Lancet.  He is also on the Editorial Board of an International Journal specialising in the management of vascular disease.  His GMC No: 4003980

He is a Current member of:

• Vascular Society of Great Britain and Ireland
• European Vascular Society
• Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons
• British Society of Endovascular Therapists

Mr Paul Hayes is proud to offer the following treatments at Riverbanks Clinic:

Thread & Varicose Vein treatments including:

• minimally invasive radiofrequency ablation (vnus)
• endovenous laser treatment
• ultrasound guided foam sclerotherapy
• thread vein injections
• conventional vein surgery

From Wednesday 6th July

and every month

Riverbanks Clinic
Lower Harpenden Rd
East Hyde

Call now for an appointment – 01582 762877

Riverbanks Clinic are proud to announce that Dr Ravi Jain, the clinic’s lead cosmetic physician, will be speaking and getting involved with live deomonstrations and workshops at this year’s prestigious Cosmetic News Expo at the Business Design Centre in London on the 7th May.

The expo, which is on both the 6th and 7th May, is one of the country’s leading exhibitions for aesthetic treatments, offering visitors and delegates the opportunity to hear about all the latest treatments and aesthetic treatment news.

Attracting 450 delegates in the field, the Cosmetic News Expo features industry leaders including plastic surgeons, cosmetic doctors, dermatologists, aesthetic nurses, dentists and aestheticians, this year including our very own Dr Jain.

Speaking in the Body Aesthetics session from 10am-12:50pm, Dr Jain will be focusing on High-Definition VASER from the start of the session for 20 minutes. Dr Jain will be giving this presentation to fellow industry practitioners, speaking about High-Definition VASER which is designed to reveal the hidden muscle definition around the abdomen, upper arms, chest, back and legs, and which is available at Riverbanks Clinic.

After speaking on High-Definition VASER, Dr Jain has agreed to give the Galderma sponsored workshop on Emervel between 11am-12pm in the workshop area. This is later followed by a presentation and live demonstration from 2:50pm in the Facial Aesthetics: Volume and Contouring session alongside Dr Beatriz Molina during the A Full Facial Approach to Aesthetics – Cheeks, Lips and Tear Troughs section.

Dr Ravi Jain is not only the medical director of Riverbanks Clinic, but also an industry leading cosmetic physician in a wide range of body and facial treatments, as well as the UK’s most experienced VASER surgeon. This is why, unsurprisingly, he has been invited to speak in front of industry practitioners at this year’s Cosmetic News Expo.

We’re delighted to let our patients know that Dr Ravi Jain of Riverbanks Clinic has been featured in the Tatler Beauty and Cosmetic Surgery guide.

His entry is featured below – click on the image to see a bigger version and read how they described Dr Jain as ‘clean cut, softly spoken and extremely knowledgeable’, and Riverbanks as ‘possibly the cosiest clinic in the UK’

If you can’t read the image, we have transcribed the copy below:

“Clean-cut, softly spoken and extremely knowledgable, Dr Jain is a rare breed: a country doctor with a big-city pedigree. He runs Riverbanks, possibly the cosiest clinic in the UK. Set in a converted 250-year-old pub in rural Bedfordshire, it boasts five state of the art treatment rooms and an on-site operating theatre. A lot of Dr Jain’s patients are mothers form his daughter’s school – a good endorsement, we think – and consultations are done over coffee, which puts nervous first timers at ease. He is an expert on VASER, a body sculpting technique that uses ultrasound to breakdown fat. You can also seek him outing town, as he visits London weekly to consult at smart rooms in Chelsea*. Consultation £50, Vaser from £2000. Ring 08447047761 or visit riverbanksclinic.co.uk”

*Since this article was written, Dr Jain’s London consultations are in Harley Street.

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Riverbanks Clinic Hair Restoration Programme

Around the world a good head of hair is viewed as a sign of health, youth and vitality.  So it comes as no surprise that for the millions of men and women suffering from hair loss and hair thinning that this causes a diminished sense of self-esteem and poor self-image and this can significantly impact on a person’s overall quality of life.

Recently a study conducted by the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS) found that almost 60% of people would put a head of hair above money or friends and that  of the 1,407 people who were polled in this survey, it was only slightly more women at 64% who also indicated they wanted more hair than friends of money.

In response to a survey like this and with the increasing demand for a high quality hair transplant and restoration clinic in the Hertfordshire area we wanted to offer this service to our patients – male and female – young and old.  Hair thinning can be as traumatic for young man and woman as it can be for an older person who is looking to restore some of their previous confidence through a natural looking and permanent hair transplant procedure as seen on many high profile celebrities recently.

Riverbanks Clinic has a combined hair surgeon and consultant expertise of 12 years and it is our mission to offer the highest quality hair transplant surgery and medications and to give you the best solution possible.  Riverbanks Clinics’ industry awards and achievements in other fields of cosmetic medicine bears testament to our success and innovation and we intend to replicate this in the field of hair restoration.  The clinic will offer a range of surgical and non-surgical options for balding and thinning hair and this will include FUE (otherwise known as Follicular Unit Extraction) which is often called the ‘scar-less’ treatment as well as Third Generation Micrografting with an ‘advanced closure technique’, the increasingly requested Female Hair Line Lowering along with medically proven hair loss medications and combined solutions.

Our dedicated hair loss centre is at the Riverbanks Clinic in Harpenden, Hertfordshire with consultations available in both Harpenden and Harley Street, London by our specialist hair consultant where we will be able to offer a wide range of options for those of you seeking information and advice on treating and preventing hair loss.

Our Hair Surgeons are fully GMC registered and belong to the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgeons (ISHRS).  The team at Riverbanks Clinic believe it is essential that you understand what is entailed before, during and after hair loss treatment and that from your consultation onwards you will have this knowledge and be able to make a decision that is right for you.

For more information please contact our specialists on 01582 762 877 or complete our enquiry form.

In the UK, many of my patients at Riverbanks Clinic often ask me whats the best dermal filler for them: is it Restylane or is it Juvederm Ultra? I have always answered them honestly, explaining that in my experience each brand has a particular benefit over the other and that it depends on the patient and the area being treated.

I have been fortunate enough to have been involved in the late stages of the release of a brand new hyaluronic acid dermal filler called Emervel, released by pharmological giant Galderma, the suppliers of Azzalure. And I must admit both my patients and I have been extremely impressed with its results. I have found reduced inflammation, excellent blending in the to skin and extremely natural looking results in a pain free injection. In other words, my initial evaluation of this exciting new product is that it has drawn on all the best qualities from other dermal fillers and rolled them in to a new,  safe and effective hyaluronic acid.

Emervel can treat fine lines, lips and all areas of the face and when combined with botulinum toxin type injections, can really take years off someones appearance, giving them an amazing fresher look.

For more information book a consultation with our specialists doctors at Riverbanks Clinic on 01582762877.