Dr Sarah Tonks

Cosmetic Doctor

Years of Practice: 18

After studying medicine, and more than a decade in dentistry where she gained an in-depth understanding of the subtle nuances of facial anatomy – alongside qualifying in practical dermatology and cosmetic science – in 2013 she established The Lovely Clinic (TLC). The aim? To create a far more specialised, honest, innovative, and empathetic practice than the run-of-the-mill clinics dominating Medi Aesthetics: “I felt there were too many people behaving like technicians, only treating spot areas. I wanted to do things the right way, to take what we do as doctors to another level.”

Still a hands-on doctor at the clinic she’s also a well-known figure in beauty broadcasting, having launched her YouTube channel in 2016 to decode the principles and possibilities of medical aesthetics: “I’d been aware for some time that lots of people were curious about the kind of work we do at TLC, but also that there was a sense of trepidation, even intimidation attached to it. Having originally discovered these types of treatments as a patient myself I wanted to give back some of that knowledge as a professional, to democratise access to the information and help people to find their own route to self-confidence, both physical and emotional.”

With an impressive 20,000+ procedures under her belt, Dr. Tonks is a proud advocate for the transformative power of medical aesthetic treatments to reach or rebuild inner confidence alongside external beauty: “While some people are seeking a pep-up, or perhaps a look that gives them a point of differentiation, many of our patients come to us at a pivotal moment in their lives when they’re keen to make a physical change that reflects an important emotional shift. We see it as helping people to re-establish themselves.”