Miss Sherina Balaratnam on EMFACE: As Featured in Harper’s Bazaar
Miss Sherina Balaratnam, medical director of S-Thetics Clinic, was invited to share her expert insight on EMFACE technology in a dedicated feature for Harper’s Bazaar, the globally recognised authority on fashion, beauty, and luxury living.
When Harper’s Bazaar turns to a specialist to guide its readers on the most cutting-edge non-invasive aesthetic treatments available, it speaks volumes about the standing of that specialist. Miss Sherina Balaratnam, medical director of S-Thetics Clinic in Beaconsfield, was selected as the expert voice for the feature ‘Face Forward’, a dedicated exploration of high-tech, non-invasive anti-ageing technology.
The feature, presented in association with BTL Aesthetics, focuses on EMFACE: the treatment that combines HIFES (High Intensity Focused Electrical Stimulation) muscle-contraction technology with transcutaneous synchronised radiofrequency to remodel facial structure from within. Miss Balaratnam is one of the UK’s most respected voices in this space, and her inclusion reflects a career built on clinical precision and a commitment to genuinely effective, non-surgical results.
Why EMFACE Marks a New Chapter in Facial Rejuvenation
Facial aesthetics has long been dominated by the choice between injectables and surgery. EMFACE represents a third path, one that addresses both the dermal and muscular layers of the face simultaneously, without needles, without downtime, and without compromise.
‘We have never been able to target the facial muscle layer in this way until now,’ explains Miss Balaratnam. The technology works by inducing an electrical field that contracts targeted facial elevator muscles, producing fuller, higher cheeks, an elevated brow, and a more defined jawline. At the same time, synchronised radiofrequency energy stimulates collagen and elastin remodelling in the dermal layer, with clinical data reporting a 26 per cent increase in collagen production, a 120 per cent increase in elastin, and a 37 per cent increase in muscle density in the targeted areas.
‘To be able to do this non-surgically, needle- and pain-free, and fast, is a game-changer.’
— Miss Sherina Balaratnam, Harper’s Bazaar
Miss Balaratnam recommends EMFACE across a wide age range: from younger patients seeking ‘prejuvenation’ to more mature patients looking for structural correction, volume restoration, and improved definition. The treatment is colour-blind and safe for all skin types, and the clinical evidence base is robust, including the histology research of Dr Brian Kinney, whose studies demonstrate a 19.2 per cent increase in muscle density and a 19.8 per cent increase in the number of muscle fibres in targeted areas.
The S-Thetics Approach: Planning, Precision, and Combination
For Miss Balaratnam, EMFACE is not simply a standalone treatment. It is a foundation within a broader, carefully sequenced plan. ‘With combination treatments, timing is everything to achieve the best outcomes in Collagenesis and new muscle-fibre growth,’ she explains. EMFACE can be used alongside topical regimes, energy-based devices, and facial injectables such as dermal fillers and Profhilo, with each modality timed to complement the others.
She recommends a protocol of four sessions for her patients, noting that this produces the most consistent and lasting structural results. A complimentary in-clinic consultation is the starting point: a conversation about long-term skin strategy, not just a single treatment decision.
One of EMFACE’s most practical attributes, she notes, is its speed: sessions take as little as 20 minutes, with no recovery period required. ‘Planning is key,’ she says, a phrase that captures the philosophy of the entire S-Thetics approach.
What This Means for Our Patients at S-Thetics Clinic
Being featured in Harper’s Bazaar as the expert voice on a treatment is a meaningful marker of recognition. More importantly, it affirms what our patients experience day to day: thoughtful, evidence-led care from a practitioner with the credentials and clinical depth to deliver real results.
EMFACE is available at S-Thetics Clinic in Beaconsfield. If you would like to explore whether it could be part of your own treatment plan, the first step is a consultation with Miss Balaratnam, where your skin, structure, and long-term goals can all be considered together.
→ Book your EMFACE consultation at S-Thetics Clinic: www.sthetics.co.uk/book
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About Miss Sherina Balaratnam
Miss Sherina Balaratnam (MBBS, MRCS(Edin), MSc(UCL)) is a qualified doctor of 26 years with a seven-year background in NHS reconstructive plastic surgery and 14 years specialising in aesthetic medicine. As medical director of S-Thetics Clinic in Beaconsfield, she combines surgical-grade anatomical knowledge with a commitment to non-invasive, evidence-based treatments. She is a recognised KOL for BTL Aesthetics and a regular speaker at leading aesthetic conferences across the UK and Europe.