Meet the SkinPen UK
Medical Faculty

Dr Ahmed El Houssieny is a GMC-registered doctor and former anaesthetist of 17 years, most recently working as an Aesthetics Practitioner for the last 15 years and now recognised as a leading voice in UK medical aesthetics.

He is the Founder and Medical Director of Bank Medispa, an award winning, CQC-registered clinic listed in The Tweakments Guide. As of 2026, Dr Ahmed has been named twice as a Finalist for Medical Aesthetics Practitioner of the Year, with Bank Medispa highly commended as Best Clinic North by the Aesthetics Awards.

Dr Ahmed is a faculty member of the Allergan Medical Institute, BCAM Trustee and KOL for SkinPen. He is a regular presenter at national conferences, with a strong focus on clinical excellence, patient safety and education.

Dr Bryony Elder BChD, is a registered Dentist and the Founder and Clinical Director of Ametrine Aesthetics in Newcastle upon Tyne.
Bryony trained in dentistry at the University of Leeds, followed by a hospital year in Maxillofacial Surgery. She then combined clinical practice with academia, teaching dental education and anatomy while working in acute dentistry at Newcastle University, a grounding that shaped her thorough, evidence-led approach to patient care.

She began her aesthetics career in 2016 and opened Ametrine Aesthetics in 2020, building it from the ground up into the thriving multi-practitioner clinic it is today. Throughout, her focus has remained on the consultation as much as the treatment itself. She believes that trust, expectations, and outcomes are shaped in the room long before a needle or device is picked up.

Her clinical special interest lies in layering techniques, and she is equally passionate about education, mentorship, and giving practitioners the support and confidence to grow in their own practice. As a SkinPen UK and Galderma faculty member, she brings this same philosophy to training: technical skill matters, but mindset, presence, and communication turn good results into loyal patients.

Dr Hannah Chapman is a well-respected Bristol doctor, GP and Medical Director of KinDRed Clinic. She has been a doctor for over 19 years and the has devoted the last 4 years of her career to her true passion: aesthetic medicine.

She is an expert in regenerative aesthetics and has been invited to speak on subjects such as polynucleotides and microneedling at several high-profile events and aesthetic conferences. She is on the UK SkinPen Faculty. She shares her knowledge and expertise with other healthcare professionals through her role as polynucleotide trainer with Dermafocus.

Dr Hannah has won awards (E50 best skin result 2024) and had publications in scientific journals (JRAM, 2025) relating to her expertise in regenerative aesthetics.

Dr Hannah’s Clinic has received national recognition at the highest level, winning “Best New Clinic UK 2025 Highly Commended Gold” at The Safety in Beauty Awards. We have received the GHP Award for “Best Face & Body Treatments Provider 2025- Bristol” as well being Highly Commended at the Bristol Life Awards 2025 and Finalist in the prestigious Aesthetics Awards 2025 – Best New Clinic UK & Ireland. Dr Hannah has also featured on ITV to campaign for more regulation within aesthetics.

Kat is an Independent Nurse Prescriber with over 20 years’ nursing experience and a background in clinical education. She holds a Master’s degree in Nursing and Education and previously worked as an NHS Education and Development Lead, where she designed and delivered postgraduate healthcare education.

She is the Clinical Director of Face Oxford, a CQC-registered, evidence-based aesthetic clinic, with a particular interest in skin regeneration, healthy ageing and combination treatment planning. Kat has completed Level 7 training in aesthetic medicine and is passionate about delivering safe, clinically-grounded microneedling treatments using SkinPen, alongside educating clinicians to achieve consistent, outstanding patient outcomes.

Alongside clinical practice, Kat has a particular interest in education, research and clinical governance, and is committed to raising standards in aesthetic medicine through evidence-based practice and high-quality training.

Cheryl Cain is an Advanced Clinical Practitioner, independent prescriber, educator, and aesthetic clinician with almost 20 years of experience in healthcare. Beginning her nurse training in 2006 and qualifying in 2009, Cheryl went on to complete Masters-level training in Advanced Clinical Practice before moving into medical aesthetics in 2018.

She is the founder and Clinical Director of The Good Skin Guru, a medically led skin and aesthetics clinic with locations in Cumbria and Manchester, known for its evidence-based, ethical approach to aesthetic medicine and skin health. Alongside this, Cheryl is co-founder of Sōma Sana, a medically led wellness and health optimisation space focused on personalised, preventative healthcare.

Cheryl holds a Level 7 postgraduate qualification in Aesthetic Medicine alongside a postgraduate qualification in Education and Training. As well as treating patients clinically, she is actively involved in education within the aesthetics industry, delivering training and speaking nationally for brands and organisations including TEOXANE, Toskani, and 4T Medical.

She is the North West Regional Lead for The Nurses Network and is a faculty member for SkinPen UK, regularly speaking on topics including regenerative aesthetics, skin health, combination therapies, and evidence-based treatment planning.

Known for her honest, patient-first philosophy, Cheryl is passionate about bridging the gap between aesthetic medicine, skin biology, and overall health, with a focus on long-term outcomes over quick fixes.

Dr Jess is a highly respected and experienced Aesthetics Doctor and GP. She is the Founder and Medical Director of the award-winning clinic ‘Your Beauty Doctor’ based in Nottingham. She is a Key Opinion Leader for Galderma, SuneKOS, Alastin, Skinpen and Ameela. She is an expert trainer and international lecturer in Aesthetics, and has won multiple awards.

She graduated in Medicine and Surgery with Honours. She became a General Practitioner, and continues to practice in the NHS alongside her private clinics. She has a special interest in Women’s Health and was awarded a Postgraduate Diploma by the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists. She also holds the prestigious Postgraduate Diploma in Aesthetic Medicine.

Dr Jess is a specialist in optimising skin health and promoting Regenerative Aesthetic Medicine. She has a gentle, honest approach and believes in educating and empowering her patients, building a long-term relationship centred on trust. She combines artistry, innovative clinical skills and results-driven skincare to produce impactful, natural-looking results.

Anna Gunning, is an aesthetic practitioner and renowned aesthetic trainer with more than two decades of clinical and aesthetic experience. She is a leading advocate for safe, ethical, and regulation-compliant aesthetic practice in Ireland, with a career dedicated to advancing clinical excellence, patient safety, education, and professional standards within the medical aesthetics industry.

Anna is the Founder and Clinical Director of Laser + Skin Clinics, an award-winning chain of clinics and one of Ireland's most trusted and innovative medical aesthetic clinic brands. Having successfully expanded to four locations nationwide, she continues to lead the organisation as Clinical Director, driving a practice founded on clinical excellence, evidence-based treatments, and an unwavering commitment to patient safety.

Committed to raising standards across the profession, Anna founded Cosmed Aesthetic Training Academy in Dublin over six years ago. Her belief that aesthetic medicine must always be grounded in clinical integrity inspired the creation of this CPD-accredited training academy, which is dedicated to educating healthcare professionals including doctors, dentists, and nurses in best practice, patient safety, and evidence-based aesthetic medicine. Through Cosmed, Anna continues to support delegates with their professional development and clinical education.

As a founding and active Board Member of DANAI (Dermatology and Aesthetic Nurses of Ireland), Anna plays an instrumental role in supporting the self-regulation, education, and professional development of aesthetic nurses throughout Ireland. She is widely respected within the medical aesthetics community and is regularly invited to speak at both national and international congresses. She also collaborates closely with industry colleagues to advance safety initiatives, improve education, and promote higher training standards across the profession.

Anna works with recognised global brands that align with her commitment to clinical excellence and innovation, including Regen Lab, Suisselle, WiQo, and Revance/Crown SkinPen. She has also been a Faculty Member for Merz Aesthetics UK & Ireland for more than 10 years, delivering advanced injectable and device-based training to medical professionals throughout the UK and Ireland.