Name: Sophie Shotter, MBChB BSc(Hons), MBCAM
Last name: Shotter
Began aesthetic medicine in: 2013
Years experience: 10
Primary Specialty: Physician
Business: Illuminate Skin & Wellness Clinic
Address: 50 Churchill Sq.
Address suite: Kings Hill
City: West Malling
Zip Code: ME19 4YU
Country: GB
Statement: Dr Sophie Shotter is a highly-qualified aesthetic doctor with over nine years of medical experience. Her passion is for achieving natural results with injectables and threads, on a foundation of beautiful skin. Dr Sophie established Illuminate Skin Clinic in 2014, having won many awards since then.
Consulting Fees: -1$
Consultation note: A £50 deposit is taken at booking, which is fully redeemable against treatment
Has Sponsored Offer : No
Clinical Privileges:
- In office
Education:
- Undergraduate: BSc, Genetics in Relation to Medicine, University of Leeds
- Medical: MBChB, University of Leeds
GPS coordinates on map: 51.2833,0.416700006
Primary location:
Location name: West Malling
State: G5
Country: GB
Map point: 51.2833,0.416700006
Google plus: https://plus.google.com/u/1/111837315664982665957
Treatments:
- Aqualyx
- Belotero
- Blue Peel
- Botox
- Botox for Gummy Smile
- Botox for Hyperhidrosis
- Botox for Migraines
- Chemical Peel
- Chin Filler
- Contour Thread Lift
- CoolMini
- CoolSculpting
- Cryolipolysis
- Derma Roller
- Dermal Fillers
- Dermapen
- Dysport
- Facial
- Glycolic Peel
- Hair Loss Treatment
- Hand Rejuvenation
- Hyaluronidase
- HydraFacial
- Juvederm
- Laser Hair Removal
- Laser Resurfacing
- LED Light Therapy
- Lip Fillers
- Lipodissolve
- Liquid Facelift
- Lymphatic Massage
- Mesotherapy
- Micro Botox
- Microdermabrasion
- Microneedling
- Mole Removal
- Nonsurgical Facelift
- Nonsurgical Neck Lift
- Nonsurgical Nose Job
- Obagi Nu-Derm
- Phenol Peel
- PRP for Hair Loss
- PRP Injections
- Radiesse
- Restylane
- Retin-A
- Salicylic Peel
- Scar Removal
- Sclerotherapy
- Silhouette InstaLift
- Silhouette Soft
- Skin Rejuvenation
- Skin Tightening
- Skinbetter Science
- SkinCeuticals
- Spironolactone For Acne
- TCA Peel
- Teosyal
- Thread Lift
- Vampire Facelift
- Venus Freeze
- Venus Legacy
- Venus Viva
- Volbella
- Vollure
- Voluma
- Xeomin
RealSelf Info
Awards:
- ‘Top Doctor’ Guide For Injectables, Tatler, 2020
Rating: 4.5
Profile views: 2632
Answer count: 6
Review count: 2
4 star count: 1
5 star count: 1
Total star count: 2
Star rating: 2.6120331907175
Profile created: Feb 14, 2017
Profile modified: Jul 22, 2020
Profile photo modified: Feb 16, 2021
Profile promotion: No
Profile inactive: No
Premier status: Free
Tier: Free-Claimed
RealCare Promise: No
Directory link: Physician
RealSelf’s PRO: No
Doctor Designation Start Time: Mar 2, 2017
Doctor Designation End Time: Jan 1, 2033
Locations
- West Malling, G5, GB. GPS coordinates: 51.2833,0.416700006
Latest ratings of treatments
- Aqualyx (Dec 2017) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
- Aqualyx (Dec 2017) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
- Injectable Fillers (Feb 2022) – Overall rating: 5/5
- Injectable Fillers (Feb 2022) – Overall rating: 5/5
- Injectable Fillers (Feb 2022) – Overall rating: 5/5
- Silhouette Soft (Aug 2019) – Overall rating: 4/5 (Wait times: 4/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 4/5, Payment process: 4/5, Time spent with patient: 4/5, After care follow-up: 4/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
- Silhouette Soft (Aug 2019) – Overall rating: 4/5 (Wait times: 4/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 4/5, Payment process: 4/5, Time spent with patient: 4/5, After care follow-up: 4/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
- Aqualyx (Dec 2017) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
- Silhouette Soft (Jul 2017) – Overall rating: 4/5 (Wait times: 4/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 4/5, Payment process: 4/5, Time spent with patient: 4/5, After care follow-up: 4/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
Latest Prices
Aqualyx Prices
- $1207 – Dec 13, 2017 – West Malling, GB
- $1207 – Dec 13, 2017 – West Malling, GB
- $1207 – Dec 13, 2017 – West Malling, GB
Silhouette Soft Prices
- $1971 – Aug 2019 – Kent, GB
- $1971 – Aug 2019 – Kent, GB
- $1971 – Jul 2017 – Kent, GB
Practice Locations
Name & Website
Illuminate Skin Clinic, https://illuminateskinclinic.co.uk/
Address
50 Churchill Sq.Ste. 14, Kings Hill, Kent, GB, ME19 4YU (GPS coordinates: 51.272419,0.394582)
Phone
+443301331272
Working Hours
Created / Modified
Sep 25, 2018 / Jul 12, 2023
Doctor’s answers
Question
Answer Header & Date
Answer Snippet
Profhilo Bioremodeling: I had Profhilo 5 weeks ago and am extremely happy.
I would try to get one sooner
Oct 10, 2018
Oct 10, 2018
Thank you for your excellent question, and I’m delighted to hear you are already happy with your results.
Your doctor’s advice was correct that the ideal starting point is 2 treatments 4 to 6 weeks apart. This allows your tissues to respond appropriately between the treatments. In some patients I even recommend a third treatment, depending on the degree of skin damage they have.
I often recommend an additional treatment at 3 months, and have many very happy patients who return every 3 months…
Your doctor’s advice was correct that the ideal starting point is 2 treatments 4 to 6 weeks apart. This allows your tissues to respond appropriately between the treatments. In some patients I even recommend a third treatment, depending on the degree of skin damage they have.
I often recommend an additional treatment at 3 months, and have many very happy patients who return every 3 months…
Is it possible to get any benefit from Caci facials?
There are better ways to invest in your face
Oct 10, 2018
Oct 10, 2018
Thank you for your excellent question – this is a conversation I have with many patients. Caci facials fall under the beauty remit rather than offering clinical grade benefits. Using microcurrents, Caci stimulates muscle contraction. People do see an immediate change, but this is always temporary and offers no lasting benefit.
My advice would be to invest in Ultherapy or in clinical grade radiofrequency treatment like Venus Concept. These treatments both have published research…
My advice would be to invest in Ultherapy or in clinical grade radiofrequency treatment like Venus Concept. These treatments both have published research…
How much does Botox cost?
Don’t be lured by cheap Botox
Sep 24, 2018
Sep 24, 2018
This is a great question – thank you. Botox prices vary according to type of product used, amount used and skill and experience of the practitioner. Bear in mind the costs of running an expert, safe and insured practice will be reflected in the price tag.
Many people price by area of the face (e.g. frown, forehead, eyes). At Illuminate Skin Clinic, we price by the amount of Botox used as I believe this is as transparent as it is possible to be. Botox is a bespoke treatment and…
Many people price by area of the face (e.g. frown, forehead, eyes). At Illuminate Skin Clinic, we price by the amount of Botox used as I believe this is as transparent as it is possible to be. Botox is a bespoke treatment and…
How long does it take to see result of Botox in glabellar line?
Anywhere Between 2 days and 2 weeks
Sep 24, 2018
Sep 24, 2018
Botox kicks in at different speeds in different people. Some people are starting to see some results after 48 hours, but others see very little for over a week. I offer every patient a review appointment to check it at 2 weeks, as by then I’m confident it has fully kicked in.
Has my Botox moved or had a bad reaction due to a massage?
Don’t worry your Botox hasn’t moved
Jul 27, 2017
Jul 27, 2017
Hi Valarie
Thanks for posting your question. Please rest assured that after 2 weeks your Botox won’t have moved. The Botox binds to the connection between the nerve and the muscle, and at 2 weeks that process will have completed. This sounds to me like it is likely to be due to the ice that you applied to the area – if something is too cold it can cause swelling within the skin and redness to develop.
I hope that reassures you, but if you are in any way concerned then you should book in for…
Thanks for posting your question. Please rest assured that after 2 weeks your Botox won’t have moved. The Botox binds to the connection between the nerve and the muscle, and at 2 weeks that process will have completed. This sounds to me like it is likely to be due to the ice that you applied to the area – if something is too cold it can cause swelling within the skin and redness to develop.
I hope that reassures you, but if you are in any way concerned then you should book in for…
Botox causes muscle atrophy over long term use, is this true?
Botox has an excellent safety profile
Mar 1, 2017
Mar 1, 2017
Dear Ems
Thank you for posting your question. Botox is used to temporarily weaken specific muscles in the face, decreasing their movement and the subsequent wrinkles this causes in the skin. It is possible that with prolonged use of Botox the muscles being treated shrink in size – sometimes we even use this property for cosmetic reasons when slimming the jawline. It is extremely unusual for this atrophy to cause a cosmetic problem but it may mean smaller doses of Botox are needed. In…
Thank you for posting your question. Botox is used to temporarily weaken specific muscles in the face, decreasing their movement and the subsequent wrinkles this causes in the skin. It is possible that with prolonged use of Botox the muscles being treated shrink in size – sometimes we even use this property for cosmetic reasons when slimming the jawline. It is extremely unusual for this atrophy to cause a cosmetic problem but it may mean smaller doses of Botox are needed. In…
Last updated on 12/09/2023