Why a signature treatment? 

Just as you get best results with a full face and neck lift when you're eventually ready for surgery, so it is with the non surgical approach to medical aesthetics and ageing. 

The commonest reason people consult us  is due to persistent signs of ageing as early as their mid- late 20s, but more typically, in their 30s and beyond. 

There is usually a window in our 30s and early 40s when the best results can be achieved non surgically though it is never too late to begin, if you can be realistic about your expectations - the longer you leave it, the more time, effort and money it will take to achieve results.

By the time we see a new patient with persistent signs of ageing that bother them, there’s a lot that’s been occurring in the background that cannot be fixed with ad hoc treatments based on social media. Failure to recognise and understand this risks the overfilled, pillowface syndrome we see everywhere. 

No two faces will age the same. 

Failure to recognise and understand this risks the overfilled, pillowface syndrome we see everywhere. 

This is why, at Skin Essentials, we offer only one main option for medical aesthetics aimed at ageing positively: Dr Joshi's  signature Full Face Approach, also known as FFA. 

Recent TGA ruling as of 18th December 2023 means we can no longer use even vague descriptors of drugs used as part of our toolbox in the FFA approach.

Who might qualify for this?

3 main categories of patients: 

1. the younger patient with genetic issues that may benefit from correction at a young age eg early hollowing around the eyes or lower face. 
2. the woman ages 30-55 who begins to notice persistent signs of ageing that begin to bother her over time, such that she feels she is losing herself when she looks in the mirror. 
3. the woman, ages 30-55 who has undertaken some medical aesthetics for years or even decades, but usually with ad hoc care as and when she feels like it, for whom this is no longer enough and wants a structured plan for her with one clinic and doctor. 

Interested? 

Ok, you think this might be you. So what is next? 

Follow us on our Instagram and binge watch the reels and story highlights to see if our values and outlook might align with what you are seeking in a doctor. 

Our signature FFA is a structured program designed for people who are serious about results and psychologically and financially ready to get started if suitable. 

So we have an application process that you fill out once you are ready to see if we might be a good fit. 

We will be in touch within 48 hours and if you seem a suitable fit, we will proceed to take prepayment for the initial consultation. 

The initial consultation. 

In Medicine, we begin with a comprehensive assessment of the patient’s symptoms, their presenting problems to come up with a diagnosis and then a treatment plan that usually incorporates : 

• prescription drugs 
• an initial series of appointments close together to monitor results and tweak the medication and monitor for side effects 
• ongoing maintenance at less frequent intervals to prevent further deterioration 

In medical aesthetics, this is no different and at Skin Essentials, begins with a comprehensive consultation. We are a medical clinic that is doctor led. 

We don’t offer treatment without first meeting you, assessing you face to face and determining your concerns and whether we can help. 

If we agree to work together, we agree to work exclusively, undertaking a comprehensive treatment plan and implementing it with your consent and full commitment in clinic within an agreed-to timeframe and with a quoted upfront cost that is payable over that time period for best results. 

What does the Initial Consultation address? 

• upto 60 minutes long 
• we take pictures, address your concerns and if I can help you 
• we decide if we are on the same page
• we decide if you are willing to say yes to everything I suggest over the initial 4 months to get us to maintenance
• we decide if you are psychologically, financially and physically ready to start the process on the day if we agree to work together

The detailed initial consultation with Dr Imaan gives you a true understanding of how the ageing process affects you, based on your age, genetics and lifestyle choices and what she can realistically do to help address these changes that distress you before it’s too late. 

This takes time, which is why the initial consultation is so important and a time for you to sit with Dr Imaan  to plan your path over the coming 4 months initially, then maintaining it for years to come. This will be your opportunity to be given an accurate idea depending on what’s needed and how much you can expect to invest initially to allow you to make an informed decision to begin or not. 

Dr Imaan focuses only on full face rejuvenation via non surgical and minimally invasive procedures which takes time, diligence and investment on your part so you don’t end up looking “done”, “fake” or “wrong”. We do not take on young and already beautiful patients for "preventive" injectables as a rule. 

How much can I expect to spend on FFA?

The initial cost varies depending on you and your concerns. 

By the time someone sees us, there's usually a long list of concerns so the investment in time and cost is initially significant. 

The ballpark investment is ~ $12k over the initial 4 months to reach maintenance. This will be finalised for you at your initial consultation if we decide to work together and a 25% downpayment is required to begin on the day. 

At maintenance, we assess if we will continue to work together and what that will look like for you. Typically maintenance is ~50% of your initial spend, spread over 4 appointments per year. 

For ease of patient understanding, we have divided our FFA patients into 3 types: 

• Type 1: for the younger patient (typically < 30s) who may have early signs of persistent ageing that bother them or a genetic issue such as very hollow eyes or an underdeveloped chin that elicits unwanted comments and makes them feel self conscious but which they don’t wish to consider surgery for. 
• Type 2: for the patient (typically 30s to late 40s) or someone with significant concerns including sundamage, textural skin issues, lines and wrinkles at rest and significant volume loss due to ageing or being very slim; this is our most common patient type. 
• Type 3: for patients who have had ad hoc injectables in the past on demand, often for years, who are beginning to lack a plan, or beginning to look misshapen and want guidance, which may involve reversing some of the old work first and screening for vulnerabilities including body dysmorphia disorder & beginning again, assuming surgery is not required first. 

In summary if we agree to work together, we are committing to a time bound period of working together for a relatively fixed investment (if we don’t add anything else on): 

• 4-5 appointments over a 4 month period initially 
• we begin with some work at the first consultation
• the average investment  over these initial 4 months is ~$12k
• maintenance thereafter is usually 4 times/ year, with an average spend of 50% of your initial investment over the year. 
• your figure will be finalised for you at your consultation
• you will need to put down 25% of the initial quote at your initial consultation prior to beginning treatment.

The reason we specify the timeframe, the number of appointments and the cost is so you understand that as a results driven clinic, we won’t start if you are in any way hesitant as delays and cancellations/rescheduling will impact your results. 

Less frequent appointments than the agreed-to cadence may also affect your results and investment as the ageing process will continue regardless. 

Despite what advertising and marketing tells you, medical aesthetics is entirely discretionary and it is a duty of care for all healthcare professional to first do no harm, and to provide accurate informed financial consent. 

What can you expect from us? 

The vast majority of examples of poor medical aesthetics we see are in large part due to the unregulated industry and inexperienced injectors competing on price.

Good results should be imperceptible and are likely missed as a result because patients look like they’ve had nothing done; they just look really good “for their age”.

We don’t compete on price, nor do we sell packages and other gimmicky stuff.

We follow the medical model of care, with the goal being a longterm therapeutic relationship with our patients for years to come. 

Our clinic aesthetic is subtle, understated, timeless and classic rather than in your face. Everything is harmonious and flows. As Dr Imaan likes to say, “everyone will notice but no one will know” unless you choose to tell them. 

We dedicate a lot of time and effort to aftercare and followup in the event of any side effects and complications which is your insurance if anything goes wrong. Correspondingly our prices are reassuringly expensive and reflective of this. 

At Skin Essentials we pride ourselves on our directness and our clarity around how we work including what we expect from you at minimum so you can make an informed decision about starting the consultation process for best results to help you address your concerns now and well into the future. 

What we expect from you. 

We expect that patients who book into our FFA consultations, which are limited to a small number each month, are ready both psychologically and financially to begin and not at the exploratory phase of their journey into medical aesthetics. 

We further expect that you are open to everything suggested by Dr Imaan to help you achieve your goals if we decide to work together and that you will commit to being consistent including the agreed to appointment dates without rescheduling and delaying treatment dates. 

We don’t lock you into contracts, as we believe in building trust slowly.

If, 1-2 appointments in, we realise we are not a good fit, we should be free to agree to part ways. Our patients who come get great results and stay for years, because we’ve built trust on the basis of good work, exclusivity, a commitment to working together and communicating honestly. 

We expect no less from you. 

Sound like we might be a good fit for you? Head over to our application form and we look forward to meeting you soon!