Meet The Queen
Frances Turner Traill
Nurse Prescriber, Clinical Director
FTT SKIN CLINICS
A Leading Expert in Medical Aesthetics
Frances Turner Traill is an esteemed aesthetic nurse prescriber, renowned for her injecting expertise and dedication to public safety. Operating two HIS-registered clinics in South Lanarkshire and Inverness, Frances is a celebrated figure in medical aesthetics. Her accolades include recognition in Tatler for her injecting skill, appearances on BBC Radio and TV, features in professional journals, and multiple awards such as the prestigious Aesthetic Journal Awards for UK Nurse Practitioner of the Year and Scottish Clinic of the Year.
Academic and Professional Background
With an impressive academic foundation, Frances began her career as a Registered General and Mental Health Nurse. She holds an MA from Glasgow University, a Bachelor of Science in Professional Practice and Dermatology from Stirling University, and a PG Cert in Aesthetic Medicine from Northumbria University.
International Recognition and Professional Exchange
Frances has earned acclaim from platforms like Tatler, BBC, and leading industry journals. At RAMCE 2024 in London, she presented a case study on the transformative role of HPT® polynucleotides, such as Plinest®, in achieving optimal aesthetic outcomes.
Leadership and Educational Contributions
As the founder and former leader of the BAMAN in Scotland for seven years, Frances continues to shape the field as an honorary board member and an active participant in CMAC. Beyond her clinics, she consults and trains for leading brands, including Prollenium (Canada), Evolus (USA), and Mastelli (Italy), and serves as an accredited mentor for the Masters in Medical Aesthetics program.
Our Team
Joanna BDS, MSc
Advanced Medical Aesthetic Injector
Dr Jo is Lead Dental Surgeon and Aesthetic Injector at FTT Skin Clinics, where she has been a valued member of the team for many years. Originally qualifying as a dental surgeon, she has over 20 years of experience in dentistry and aesthetics and holds an MSc in Aesthetic Medicine.
Her clinical interests include advanced botulinum toxin treatments for the full face and neck, TMJ dysfunction, teeth grinding and hyperhidrosis, alongside dermal fillers, skin boosters and regenerative injectable treatments, including Sculptra and Lanluma. Combining clinical expertise with a detailed understanding of facial anatomy and harmony, she creates bespoke treatment plans that deliver results that look refreshed, balanced and entirely your own.
Committed to evidence-based practice, Dr Jo continually develops her knowledge through independent education and the latest clinical research. She believes aesthetic medicine is about restoring confidence, not changing identity. Taking a personal and comprehensive approach, Dr Jo ensures every patient feels informed, comfortable and supported, creating treatment plans that prioritise safety, clinical excellence and long-term skin health.
Amy ITEC/VTCT Level 3
Supervisor & Senior Advanced Skin Aesthetician
Expert in Advanced Skincare | Tailored Treatments for Healthy, Radiant Skin
Amy is a highly skilled Advanced Skin Aesthetician at FTT Skin Clinics Hamilton, with extensive experience and a deep passion for skincare. Specialising in customised treatments, Amy focuses on creating personalised skincare plans designed to address each client’s unique needs and concerns. Whether the goal is to improve overall skin health, target specific skin conditions, or enhance appearance, Amy ensures every treatment is carefully crafted to achieve the best possible results.
Specialisations and Expertise
With expertise in advanced skincare solutions, Amy offers a comprehensive range of treatments, including chemical peels, micro-needling, and laser therapies. These treatments target various skin conditions such as acne, rosacea, pigmentation, fine lines, and more. By combining her technical expertise with a deep understanding of individual skin concerns, Amy helps clients achieve smoother, clearer, and more radiant skin. She is dedicated to using the most effective and cutting-edge techniques to provide solutions that deliver visible improvements.
Gillian RGN, BEd Hons, BSc, PG (Dip)
Advanced Medical Aesthetic Injector + Skin Specialist
Expert in Medical Aesthetics | Achieving Natural Beauty with Precision
I am an Aesthetic Nurse Prescriber at FTT Skin Clinics, with a background in advanced nursing practice and a passion for helping patients achieve healthy, natural-looking skin through evidence-based aesthetic treatments.
I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Education, a Bachelor’s degree in Science, and a Postgraduate Diploma in Advanced Nursing Practice. My clinical experience, combined with my ongoing commitment to advanced aesthetic training, allows me to provide safe, personalised and results-driven care.
My area of expertise is skin rejuvenation and collagen stimulation, using a combination of injectable and non-injectable treatments designed to support skin health, improve quality and promote a natural ageing process. I also specialise in advanced toxin treatments, tailoring treatments to each individual’s facial anatomy and desired outcomes.
I have a particular interest in treating skin concerns including pigmentation, acne and rosacea, helping patients improve both the appearance and overall health of their skin.
My approach to patient care is centred around listening, education and creating personalised treatment plans. I believe the best aesthetic results come from understanding each patient’s goals and delivering subtle, natural enhancements while maintaining the highest standards of safety, professionalism and care.
Dr Ilka ENT Surgeon, FRCS
Advanced Medical Aesthetic Injector
Consultant ENT Surgeon at Raigmore Hospital | Expert in Medical Aesthetics
Dr. Ilka Friedrichs is a highly distinguished GMC-registered Consultant ENT Surgeon at Raigmore Hospital and a leading expert in medical aesthetics at FTT Skin Clinics. With an exceptional blend of surgical precision and advanced aesthetic knowledge, Dr. Ilka is renowned for her commitment to delivering natural and transformative results that enhance her patients’ appearance while maintaining harmony and balance.
Specialisations and Expertise
Dr. Ilka specialises in Sculptra/Lanluma, which are biostimulators called PLLA that stimulate collagen production for long-lasting and youthful rejuvenation. As a leading expert in PLLA, she tailors treatments to restore facial volume, improve skin texture, and create a refreshed, natural appearance. In addition to PLLA, Dr. Ilka excels in Non-Surgical Rhinoplasty and Tear Trough treatments, which subtly refine facial features without surgery. Her expertise in HA Gel fillers enables comprehensive treatment plans for targeted facial enhancements. Dr. Ilka also uses advanced regenerative treatments like Polynucleotides to promote skin regeneration and enhance the effectiveness of her procedures, ensuring exceptional, up-to-date results for her patients.
Rebecca Bsc
Clinical Assistant / Coordinator
Essential Team Member for Clinical and Patient Care Support
Rebecca is a Clinical Assistant at FTT Skin Clinics, where she is dedicated to making every patient feel valued from the moment they arrive. From the first point of contact to supporting the clinical team, she is committed to ensuring each individual feels comfortable, informed, and well cared for throughout their journey.
Alongside her role at FTT Skin Clinics, Rebecca holds a BSc (Hons) in Human Anatomy and is currently studying towards a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) to become a doctor. Her strong academic background and passion for evidence-based medicine enable her to contribute to the high standard of patient care delivered at the clinic.
Rebecca is committed to providing a personalised experience for every patient, ensuring each treatment journey reflects the values and exceptional standards of FTT Skin Clinics.
Kira
Clinical Assistant / Coordinator
Essential Team Member for Clinical and Patient Care Support
Kira is the Front of House and Clinical Assistant at FTT Skin Clinics she is dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care and ensuring every individual feels welcomed, supported, and valued throughout their visit. She plays an integral role in creating a seamless patient experience, from the first point of contact through to assisting the clinical team in providing outstanding care.
Alongside her role at FTT Skin Clinics, she is currently training to become a midwife, further developing her knowledge of compassionate, patient-centred healthcare. Her studies have strengthened her communication skills, empathy, and attention to detail, all of which enhance the care she provides to patients.
Her special interests include delivering a personalised patient experience, building trusting relationships, and helping patients feel informed, comfortable, and confident throughout their treatment journey. She is passionate about providing the highest standard of care and is proud to contribute to the supportive and professional environment at FTT Skin Clinics.
Rebecca O’Brien
Advanced Nurse Practitioner
Rebecca is an Advanced Nurse Practitioner with over 10 years of clinical experience, specialising in emergency medicine. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing and postgraduate qualifications in Advanced Nursing Practice, including independent prescribing, advanced clinical assessment, and minor injuries management. She is currently completing a Master’s degree in Rural Advanced Practice.
Alongside her NHS career, Rebecca has undertaken advanced training in medical aesthetics, combining clinical expertise with a passion for facial anatomy, harmony, and natural-looking results. As a member of the British Association of Medical Aesthetic Nurses (BAMAN) and the Aesthetic Complications Expert Group (ACE), she is committed to evidence-based practice, patient safety, and continual professional development.
Rebecca takes a personalised, patient-centred approach, ensuring every treatment plan is tailored to individual goals. Known for her warm, approachable manner, she strives to create a supportive environment where patients feel informed, comfortable, and confident throughout their aesthetic journey.
Her special interests include delivering a personalised patient experience, building trusting relationships, and helping patients feel informed, comfortable, and confident throughout their treatment journey. She is passionate about providing the highest standard of care and is proud to contribute to the supportive and professional environment at FTT Skin Clinics.
Anna
Aesthetic Nurse Practitioner
Anna is a Registered/Aesthetic Nurse Injector with advanced training from Harley Academy, including specialist education in facial anatomy under Julie Kaplan and Jeff Downie. She is a member of the British Association of Medical Aesthetic Nurses (BAMAN), demonstrating her commitment to excellence, safety, and ongoing professional development within medical aesthetics.
She worked as a lead Aesthetician within a clinical setting, gaining extensive hands-on experience in advanced skin treatments and developing a strong foundation in skin health and patient care.
She is known for her warm, patient-centred approach and her ability to make patients feel feel at ease throughout their treatment journey. Her practice is grounded in ensuring every patient is fully informed, comfortable, and confident in the care they receive. She takes time to educate patients on their procedure and options, prioritising transparency and understanding at every stage. Her goal is to achieve natural, balanced results while maintaining the highest standards of clinical care, safety, and ethical practice.
Dianne
Advanced Aesthetic Nurse Practitioner.
Dianne is an Advanced Aesthetic Nurse Practitioner and Independent Prescriber at FTT Skin Clinics. Her diverse clinical career spans intensive care nursing, public health, medical education, and clinical research management within the NHS and pharmaceutical industry. Holding a Master of Public Health (MPH), her practice is rooted in safe, evidence-based patient care.
Specialising in advanced medical aesthetics, her extensive clinical portfolio includes full facial harmonisation and rejuvenation using corrective treatments, anti-wrinkle and structural dermal filler techniques. Combining scientific expertise, artistry, and a regenerative approach, Dianne creates bespoke treatment plans that work in synergy with the skin’s natural processes, supporting collagen stimulation, health and radiance.
Creating a safe, supportive environment where patients feel heard, valued and confident is central to her approach.
Dianne’s philosophy is simple: to align how you feel on the inside with how you look on the outside, helping you feel refreshed, confident and authentically yourself.
Jill
Front of House
I am delighted to be part of the team as Front of House and Patient Experience & Membership Coordinator. After a lengthy break from my career to raise my family, I have returned to work with a renewed passion and enthusiasm for a completely new and exciting industry.
My background in newspaper advertising sales and corporate sales with Audi gave me a strong understanding of the importance of delivering exceptional service, building trusted relationships, and maintaining the highest standards expected within a premium brand environment. I believe these values translate naturally into aesthetics, where professionalism, attention to detail, and patient care are equally important.
My role is to support our highly skilled and dedicated clinical team while ensuring every patient feels welcomed, valued, informed, and cared for throughout their journey. I am passionate about creating a warm and positive experience and proud to be part of a team that truly prioritises excellence.
Joanna
Independent Prescribing Nurse
Joanna is a qualified Registered Nurse and Independent Prescribing Nurse who brings a high standard of clinical excellence and safety to every treatment provided. Her career has always been rooted in patient care but her true professional passion lies in the field of medical aesthetics and advanced skincare. She believes that aesthetic treatments are about more than just appearance, they are a powerful tool for self-expression and personal well-being.
Joanna’s goal is to help every patient feel like the most confident version of themselves. Whether patients are looking to refresh their complexion or address specific concerns, she is dedicated to providing safe, ethical and results-driven care tailored to their unique needs. She takes pride in building collaborative relationships with those in her care, ensuring that every patient feels heard, comfortable and fully informed at every stage of their journey.
She is deeply passionate about helping patients regain their confidence or discover a brand-new sense of self, through treatments that prioritise health and natural beauty. She looks forward to welcoming you to the clinic and supporting you on your aesthetic journey.
Sophie
Clinic Manager
Sophie is the Clinic Manager for the Hamilton and Inverness clinics at FTT Skin Clinics. Holding a BA (Hons) degree, she oversees the day-to-day operations of both clinics, ensuring that every patient receives a professional, seamless, and welcoming experience from their initial enquiry through to treatment and aftercare.
Working closely with the clinical and administrative teams, Sophie is responsible for patient care, clinic coordination, staff support, and maintaining the high standards that FTT Skin Clinics is known for. She is passionate about delivering exceptional customer service and ensuring patients feel informed, comfortable, and supported throughout their journey with the clinic.
Known for her approachable and organised nature, Sophie enjoys building strong relationships with patients and helping the clinics run efficiently. She takes great pride in supporting both the team and patients, contributing to the continued growth and success of FTT Skin Clinics across Hamilton and Inverness.