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About the Erme Clinic · Plymouth

Personal care.
A team you can
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Meet the people behind the Erme Clinic, bringing together experience in dermatology, plastic surgery and aesthetic treatments.

Get to know our clinicians and the team here to help you take the next step.

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The people behind your care

Meet our clinical team

Explore each clinician’s background, experience and areas of interest.

Dr Alison Elsey

Dermatology & aesthetic treatments

A special interest in dermatology, with experience in both medical skin conditions and cosmetic concerns.

Read biography: Dr Alison Elsey

Over many years I have developed a special expertise and experience in Dermatology.It is true to say Dermatology has become a passion for me, both dealing with serious conditions and cosmetic problems.I am continually updating my skills and a lot of my Continuing Professional Development is in the sphere of Dermatology.

  • MBBS/BSc Imperial College London 2005
  • DRCOG 2008
  • DFSRH 2008
  • MRCGP 2012
  • Postgraduate diploma in dermatology (Distinction) Queen Mary’s London 2012
  • Foundation in botulinum toxin and dermal fillers, Cosmetic Courses 2012
  • Botulinum toxin and dermal fillers update Skin Viva Dr Tim Pearce 2020
  • Lip Masters SkinViva Dr Tim Pearce 2020
  • Profhilo IBSA London 2021 Advanced tear trough training Dr Uche 2021
  • Advanced botulinum toxin and dermal fillers Interface Aesthetics 2021
  • PCA peels skin training 2021
  • Yearly Basic Life support and anaphylaxis training

Dr Rosalind Mole

GP & dermatology specialty doctor

Combining general practice and surgical experience with a focus on dermatology and skin cancer care.

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Dr Rosalind Mole BMBS MRCS MRCGP is a highly skilled GP and dermatology specialty doctor serving the Plymouth community. With memberships to both the Royal College of General Practitioners and the Royal College of Surgeons, Dr Mole brings a wealth of expertise to her practice.

Her medical journey began in the South West, followed by foundation training at Derriford Hospital. She then pursued Core Surgical Training in Salisbury and Dorchester, focusing on Plastic Surgery, before returning to Plymouth as a Plastic Surgery registrar. Dr. Mole’s training extends globally, with medical electives in London, South Africa, and microsurgical training in India.

While her background encompasses various surgical disciplines including general, breast, ENT, and orthopaedic surgery, Dr Mole transitioned to a career in general practice to achieve a better work-life balance while continuing to provide surgical skin cancer care and general dermatology services. Her meticulous attention to detail, honed through her surgical experience, ensures optimal cosmetic outcomes with minimal scarring.

Dr Mole’s compassionate and approachable demeanour fosters trust and comfort among her patients, establishing strong doctor-patient relationships essential for comprehensive care. Whether addressing skin cancer cases requiring reconstruction or cosmetic skin surgery, Dr Mole’s dedication to perfection and patient satisfaction shines through in every procedure

Wendy Beresford

Aesthetic nurse practitioner

Non-surgical aesthetic treatments with an emphasis on realistic results and patient safety.

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With over 20 years of qualified, hands-on aesthetic experience, she combines expertise, passion, and commitment to deliver safe, realistic, and tailored non-surgical treatments. As a highly skilled Aesthetic Nurse Practitioner, she focuses on rejuvenating, reviving, and refreshing faces.

Accreditations:
• RCN (Royal College of Nursing)
• NMC (Nursing & Midwifery Council)
• ACE Group (Aesthetic Complications Expert Group)
• BMS (British Menopause Society)

Fully insured with Cosmetic Insure and Hamilton Fraser, she proudly opened Plymouth’s first Registered Nurse-led Aesthetic Clinic in 2005 after experiencing poor treatment elsewhere. At a time when local options were scarce, she trained extensively in aesthetics and built a clinic purely through word of mouth — long before social media.

Today, she remains a strong advocate for patient safety in an unregulated industry, encouraging everyone to choose qualified medical practitioners.

She has been nominated for the Westcountry Women’s Award in both Entrepreneur of the Year and Women’s Health.

Mr Duncan MacKenzie

Consultant plastic surgeon

Specialist experience in skin cancer surgery, facial reconstruction and plastic surgery.

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Mr MacKenzie is a consultant plastic surgeon with over 30 years of experience. Based at University Hospitals Plymouth and Royal Cornwall Hospital, he graduated from King’s College London in 1991 and trained across leading UK and international centres, including Oxford, Bristol, and Sydney.Appointed consultant in Plymouth in 2009, he specialises in skin cancer, vascular anomalies, facial and ear reconstruction, and paediatric plastic surgery such as hypospadias repair.

As Chair of the regional Skin Cancer MDT, he leads the management of complex skin cancer cases involving reconstructive and lymph node surgery.

Renowned for his patient-centred care and surgical precision, Mr MacKenzie combines technical expertise with compassion to deliver consistently excellent outcomes.

Stacey Wills

Aesthetic nurse practitioner & independent prescriber

A focus on natural-looking rejuvenation, skin treatments and respecting your individual features.

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Aesthetic nurse practitioner and Independent Prescriber.
Stacey is a registered Nurse with 15 years clinical experience. She has been practicing aesthetics for 4 years, providing non surgical treatment, including anti wrinkle treatments, dermal filler and skin rejuvenation treatments for a range of skin concerns.

Stacey maintains her skills and knowledge through continual learning to bring you the most clinically, evidence based treatments, ensuring safety is of high priority. She focuses on natural rejuvenation to enhance what you already have and respecting natural features.

Dr Sam Gujral

Plastic surgery consultant

Bringing surgical knowledge, an understanding of facial anatomy and an artistic eye to aesthetic practice.

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Dr Sam Gujral is an established Plastic Surgery Consultant.

In his NHS practice he is primarily a hand surgeon but also treats skin lesions and skin cancer, often operating on the face. As a result he has an in depth working knowledge of facial anatomy that he applies to his aesthetic practice.

As well as completing training courses in non-surgical aesthetics in London and Buckinghamshire to include specific lip, cheek and tear trough training, Sam has also undertaken two months of focussed surgical cosmetics training in Bristol as part of his surgical training.

He is also a keen artist and has taught anatomy at Plymouth College of Art. Sam prides himself on putting clients first and attention to detail. He brings his artist flair, extensive surgical knowledge and dedication to his work with non-surgical aesthetics. Clay Clinic website.

Nurse Caroline Williams

Skin specialist nurse

Supporting people with skin conditions through dermatology nursing, guidance and personalised care.

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Born in Plymouth, Caroline has spent the past 24 years in the nursing profession, dedicating her career to delivering compassionate, high-quality care. Since 2010, she has specialised in dermatology and dermatological surgery, combining in-depth clinical knowledge with hands-on experience to support patients on their journey to healthier skin.

As a skin specialist nurse, she focuses on managing complex inflammatory conditions such as eczema and psoriasis. She takes great pride in offering expert guidance and tailored treatment, helping each patient feel supported, informed, and understood. Her approach is rooted in professionalism, empathy, and a genuine passion for improving skin health.

She believes that education and collaboration are key to effective care. By creating a friendly and approachable environment, she empowers her patients to take an active role in their treatment, ensuring they feel confident in every step of their care plan.

Every day, she strives to make a positive and lasting impact—one person, one story, and one skin journey at a time. The Skin Sanctuary website.

Nurse Louise Kinsella

Independent nurse prescriber & skin surgery specialist

Combining skin surgery and aesthetic dermatology with patient education and a focus on skin health.

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Born in the vibrant city of Birmingham, Louise has devoted the past 19 years to the nursing profession, with the last decade focused on dermatology and aesthetic dermatology—fields where she has developed deep expertise and a genuine passion.

As an independent nurse prescriber and skin surgery specialist nurse, she has refined her clinical skills in skin cancer management and strongly advocates for greater awareness of skin conditions affecting people with skin of colour, a cause close to her heart.

Since 2016, her aesthetic training has enabled her to provide holistic, personalised skincare solutions tailored to the unique needs of each patient, combining medical insight with artistic precision.

Beyond her NHS role, Louise has expanded her professional reach through Channel 5’s Skin A&E, where she worked alongside leading consultant dermatologist Dr. Toby Nelson. This experience further strengthened her surgical expertise and gave her a national platform to raise awareness about skin health.

At the core of her practice is a commitment to patient empowerment through education and compassionate care—ensuring that every individual feels confident, informed, and proud of their skin. The Skin Sanctuary website.

Here to help

Behind the scenes

Meet the people supporting your clinic experience and keeping you connected.

Kim Brooks

Clinic manager

Your point of contact for appointment scheduling and a smooth, welcoming booking experience.

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Meet Kim, our dedicated Clinic Manager and the driving force behind seamless appointment scheduling via calls and email.

With extensive experience in client management, she ensures a smooth and efficient booking process. Kim became a valued member of our team in April 2024, bringing her expertise and commitment to exceptional patient care.

Tanya Lavryk

Social media manager

Sharing the clinic’s work through creative content and communications across social media.

Read biography: Tanya Lavryk

Tanya is a certified META-trained social media manager with diverse experience across multiple industries.

However, her true passion lies in the beauty and aesthetics sector, where she brings creativity, strategy, and a deep understanding of the target audience to every project.

Your next step

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For appointments or help finding the right clinician, get in touch with our clinic team.

Call 01752 922021

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The Erme Clinic
Unit 11, Drake Mill Business Park
Plymouth PL6 7PS

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Erme Clinic
Unit 11, Drake Mill Business Park,
Plymouth PL6 7PS

All work is compliant with NICE guidelines. It is our policy to refer any problems that can or should be treated on the NHS back to your GP. Dr Elsey offers all these treatments personally.

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