Sk:n Manchester Albert Square

Mr Blackburn was awarded a degree in medicine with honours in 1998 from King’s College, University of London with 2 distinctions and several prizes including the Cheyne-Edwards Prize in surgery. He then trained in London, Liverpool and Manchester. He passed the speciality exit examination in Maxillo- Facial Surgery in 2006 and was awarded the BAOMS Intercollegiate Medal for the highest marks achieved in the year’s two examination sittings. He has worked with skn clinic since 2006 and been medical director of the Manchester skn clinic since 2007. He offers consultations for the facial / neck areas for cosmetic injectables (including advanced techniques), facial / neck laser treatments, skin moles, milia, scar revision and facial cosmetic surgery. He is a UK board-certified specialist in facial surgery listed on the specialist register with the General Medical Council UK and listed on the Register of Cosmetic Surgeons with the Royal College of Surgeons of England. He also works as a Consultant surgeon in Manchester Royal Infirmary with special interest in facial reconstructive surgery (since 2008) and has now performed many thousands of operations in facial cosmetic/reconstructive surgery. He has 25 publications and has presented/lectured internationally with 41 podium presentations. He is a speciality trainer for NHS Education Northwest and an examiner for the Joint Intercollegiate Examination board for the 4 Royal Colleges of Surgeons in UK and Ireland. He has completed regular international direct observerships (in Chicago, New York, Toronto, Paris, London, Germany, Milan, Glasgow, Austria) and continues (as an active philosophy) to seek to maintain and improve professional knowledge / development – with visits to international experts.

His specialist interests are surgery for the management of head, neck and skin cancer along with reconstructive surgery of the head and neck region. He also undertakes a broad range of other areas of surgery including minor oral surgery, implant surgery, salivary surgery, and management of both hard and soft tissue trauma.

Dr Aiza Jamil is a Consultant Dermatologist with Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust. She has been trained in the UK and obtained Certification of Completion In Dermatology along with a speciality certificate in dermatology in 2016. She is actively involved in teaching and research and has various national and international presentations and awards. She offers consultation on all dermatological problems including paediatric dermatology, skin cancers, mole checks and is also trained in dermatosurgical procedures involving removal of skin lesions. She also offers consultation on laser and cosmetic dermatology procedures.

Dr Faisal Ali is an experienced Consultant Dermatologist and Dermatological Surgeon. He graduated from the University of Cambridge in pre-clinical medicine, before completing clinical studies in the University of Oxford. He has trained and worked in the UK’s leading universities and hospitals. He is a fully trained (CCT) consultant dermatologist and has undertaken additional fellowship training in advanced dermatological surgery, including Mohs micrographic surgery and laser surgery (London), and disorders of pigmentation (Singapore). He has wide-ranging research experience with a PhD, over 120 publications in medical and scientific journals and is regularly invited to lecture at national/international meetings with over 50 presentations. He is one of the leading members of the East Cheshire Dermatology Team, which was named the prestigious BMJ Dermatology Team of the Year 2018.

Mr Predrag Jeremic is a board registered specialist in Maxillo Facial surgery. After qualifying in medicine and finishing his core surgical training he had 5 years of higher surgical training in maxillo-facial surgery at Manchester, UK gaining experience in nearly 3000 procedures across facial, head and neck area including removal of skin lesion, dermal fillers, botulinum toxin and cosmetic laser treatments. Actively involved in teaching of junior doctors and research resulting in several publications in relevant journals. As part of his daily work activities treats patients with complex facial deformity as well as general aspects of maxillofacial surgery.

Consultant Plastic Surgeon, based at The Countess of Chester Hospital in the Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. His special interests include breast surgery, reconstruction following skin cancer surgery, complex hand and microsurgery , abdominal wall reconstruction, perineal reconstruction and a full range of cosmetic surgery procedures. He trained extensively in plastic surgery before becoming a Consultant in the NHS and developing a private practice in Manchester, Chester, Altrincham, Liverpool and London areas. He is also a member of several specialist professional bodies, including the British Association for Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons (BAPRAS) and the British Society for Surgery of the Hand (BSSH).

Dr Hafejee qualified at the University of Manchester and undertook postgraduate training in general medicine and primary care before specialising in dermatology. He trained at the dermatology centre in Salford and now is based at East Lancashire Hospitals where he is also clinical lead for his department. He offers consultations on all aspects of dermatology including acne, skin cancers, mole removal/checks, sweating (hyperhidrosis) and cosmetic dermatology. Dr Hafejee has published a number of peer reviewed articles and also national and international presentations.

Ms Hennedige was awarded a degree in Medicine from University of Edinburgh in 2005 and undertook a further degree from University of Aberdeen Dental Institute in 2011 where she graduated with Distinction. Ms Hennedige was also awarded a Masters in Aesthetic Surgery from Queen Mary’s University London and graduated with Merit. She completed her advanced surgical training in Maxillofacial Surgery in Manchester and went on to undertake a Craniofacial Fellowship in Alder Hey Children’s Hospital and a further fellowship in India. Ms Hennedige’s advanced surgical training in Maxillofacial Surgery provides her with a greater understanding and appreciation of facial form and aesthetics. She is proficient in a range of procedures which involve rejuvenation and improving aesthetics. She is currently a Consultant Maxillofacial and Craniofacial Surgeon at Alder Hey Children’s Hospital and Aintree University Hospital, Liverpool. She is a UK board-certified specialist in Facial Surgery and is listed on the specialist register with the General Medical Council. She has performed over a thousand procedures in facial cosmetic and reconstructive surgery. She has presented at multiple international conferences and published widely peer-reviewed journals. She is also Associate Editor of the British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and has published widely within the field of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Maxillofacial Surgery and Craniofacial Surgery. In addition, she is an Honorary Clinical Lecturer at the University of Liverpool and is Module Lead for the Masters in Maxillofacial Surgery.

Miss Touil is a highly trained Consultant Reconstructive Plastic Surgeon at Leeds Teaching Hospitals and an Honorary Clinical Lecturer at the University of Leeds. She is listed on the General Medical Council’s specialist register. She undertook her higher specialty plastic surgery training in the Northwest and a fellowship in head and neck surgery in Norwich. She has experience in complex head and neck surgery, trauma, and skin cancer. She also leads the facial reanimation and Botox® service for patients with facial palsy. Miss Touil has also undertaken research and leadership post-graduate qualifications and has published widely in peer-reviewed journals. She is committed to training and education and is also on the educational executive board for Doctors Academy, an international independent provider of medical education and training. Miss Touil’s advanced plastic surgery and head and neck training has enabled her to have an intricate understanding of facial anatomy and a ‘toolbox’ of skills to be able to provide personalised and high-quality care.