For the second consecutive year, Dr Sherina Balaratnam and S-Thetics Clinic have been recognised by Tatler — one of the UK’s most prestigious lifestyle titles — as leaders in the field of regenerative aesthetics.
We are honoured to announce that Dr Sherina Balaratnam has once again been featured in the Tatler Beauty & Cosmetic Surgery Guide 2026 – the most authoritative annual guide to aesthetic medicine in the UK. This year’s feature describes Dr Balaratnam as an industry leader who “leads the UK’s most advanced regenerative aesthetics clinic with a roster of industry accolades to her name.”
This recognition reflects a journey that is anything but conventional – from the operating theatre to the forefront of regenerative medicine, guided always by a belief that meaningful, lasting results come from treating the whole person: structure, skin quality, and emotional wellbeing together.
From Surgeon to Regenerative Aesthetics Pioneer
Before founding S-Thetics Clinic, Dr Balaratnam trained as an NHS surgeon with a specialism in reconstructive plastic surgery and burns. This foundation gives her what Tatler describes as “an unrivalled understanding of anatomy, healing and tissue regeneration” — an insight that continues to shape every treatment protocol at the clinic.
It is this surgical lens – the understanding of how tissue responds, regenerates and ages — that underpins S-Thetics Clinic’s philosophy of regenerative aesthetics: not masking, but genuinely restoring.
“A former NHS surgeon with a background in reconstructive plastic surgery and burns, Dr Balaratnam brings an unrivalled understanding of anatomy, healing and tissue regeneration.”
— Tatler Beauty & Cosmetic Surgery Guide 2026
A Global Voice for Aesthetic Medicine
In addition to her clinical work, Dr Balaratnam holds a significant position on the world stage of aesthetic medicine. She is a Global Key Opinion Leader for BTL Aesthetics and — as Tatler notes — “the first non-US doctor in the brand’s 33-year history to join its elite global advisory board.”
This role places Dr Balaratnam at the cutting edge of device innovation, with early access to emerging regenerative technologies and a direct influence on how they are developed and applied globally — insight that flows directly into the treatments available at S-Thetics Clinic.
The Treatments at the Heart of This Feature
The Tatler guide spotlights five treatments that Dr Balaratnam is particularly passionate about — each reflecting a different dimension of her regenerative approach:
- EXOMIND Neuromodulation — A pioneering approach to emotional wellbeing through aesthetic medicine. EXOMIND targets the neuro-aesthetic connection — addressing how stress, anxiety and emotional fatigue manifest in the face, and treating the root cause rather than the surface symptom.
- EMFACE — The world’s first needle-free treatment to simultaneously lift facial muscles and improve skin quality. Delivered without injectables, EMFACE redefines what is possible for patients seeking natural, long-lasting facial rejuvenation.
- EXION — A multi-layer regenerative platform that targets skin quality, volume loss and structural laxity in a single treatment — combining radiofrequency and AI-powered ultrasound for deep tissue regeneration.
- Advanced Facial Fillers & DermaFiller — Precision filler techniques informed by Dr Balaratnam’s surgical anatomy background, designed to restore facial harmony and volume with results that look and move naturally.
- Celluma LED Cellular Skin Optimisation — Medical-grade LED light therapy that works at a cellular level to accelerate healing, reduce inflammation and improve overall skin health — a foundational treatment in the S-Thetics regenerative pathway.
What This Means for Our Patients
Recognition of this kind matters — not as an accolade for its own sake, but because it reflects a standard of care that our patients experience every day. It is a validation of the rigour, the research and the clinical judgment that goes into every consultation and every treatment plan at S-Thetics Clinic.
If you would like to explore what regenerative aesthetics could mean for you, we warmly invite you to book a consultation with Dr Balaratnam at S-Thetics Clinic in Beaconsfield Old Town.
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About Dr Sherina Balaratnam
Dr Sherina Balaratnam is the founder and medical director of S-Thetics Clinic in Beaconsfield. A former NHS reconstructive plastic surgeon, she is one of the UK’s most respected voices in regenerative aesthetic medicine, a BTL Global Key Opinion Leader, and a regular contributor to international medical education. She has been featured in Tatler, Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar and numerous peer-reviewed publications.