Dr Simon Zokaie, BSc MBChB MRCP, is a cosmetic dermatologist and the medical director of the LINIA Skin Clinic on Harley Street. In addition to his private practice he continues to work for the NHS. His areas of interest include the treatment of acne, rosacea, pigmentation, psoriasis and eczema as well as skin lesions and skin cancer. He is a core member of the NHS skin cancer multidisciplinary team. In 2003 he graduated from the University of Manchester and underwent his medical training in London. He gained membership to the Royal College of Physicians (MRCP) and subsequently spent more than …
What is Collagen Induction Therapy (CIT)? Collagen Induction Therapy (CIT), is a fancy way of saying non-surgical micro-needling. It is a minimally invasive treatment that involves the use of a medical grade roller with fine needles on it that is worked over an area of skin to help stimulate the production of collagen. It is used for: Tightening loose skin Rejuvenating aged hands Reducing fine lines and wrinkles Reducing acne scars and scars from burns Tightening pores Reducing stretch marks Reducing pigmentation Promoting hair growth. There are various different names for this treatment depending on the type of roller used. Some…
Dr Rupert Critchley BM MRCGP, is the founder of VIVA Skin Clinics based on Harley Street. He has become known as ‘The Aesthetic Artist’, developing his own unique and conceptual techniques for dermal fillers including the groundbreaking 3D facelift. A true perfectionist with a creative eye and gentle touch, Dr Rupert achieves excellent, natural looking results for his patients. A finalist in the 2016 Aesthetic Awards, he specialises in advanced aesthetic procedures such as non-surgical face lifts and non-surgical rhinoplasty. Alongside anti-wrinkle, facial contouring and the now famous ‘Hollywood hands’ procedure, Dr Rupert also provides treatments for men, including ‘bro-tox.’ He also has…
