Best Medical Aesthetics Clinic- Republic of Ireland 2025
As we expand our premises and our team it is great to be acknowledged for our emphasis on quality and patient care. We add new patients through word-of-mouth only as we believe the best reference is the one you get from someone you know and trust.
In 2025, Elanamie Clinic was awarded Best Medical Aesthetics Clinic- Republic of Ireland and received an Excellence Award in Skin Rejuvenation in the Healthcare & Pharma Awards 2025.
As we expand our premises and our team it is great to be acknowledged for our emphasis on quality and patient care. We add new patients through word-of-mouth only as we believe the best reference is the one you get from someone you know and trust. The awards are designed to recognise the companies, teams and individuals who are excelling in the ever-growing industry of human, animal and environmental health - those who set the highest standards by pushing boundaries and creating the most cutting-edge medical solutions.
The recipients are handpicked by GHP Magazine, based on the comprehensive analysis and research undertaken by the wider group.
Two New Awards to add to our trophy cabinet
We have been so busy we forgot to update you on two new awards we received over the last year!
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We are delighted to , belatedly , annouce we won
Aesthetics Clinic of the Year 2023/2024 from Corporate Livewire Global Innovation awards and
Best Dermatology Clinic 2024- ROI with a special Excellence Award in PRP & Dermal Filler 2024- ROI .
Aesthetics Clinic of the Year 2023 - ROI - GHP Awards
We are delighted to be awarded Aesthetics Clinic of the Year 2023 in the Global Health and Pharma Awards. We were also singled out with an excellence award for Dermal Fillers…..
We are delighted to be awarded Aesthetics Clinic of the Year 2023 in the Global Health and Pharma Awards. We were also singled out with an excellence award for Dermal Fillers.
Global Health & Pharma Magazine is a quarterly digital publication dedicated to the Healthcare, Pharmaceutical and Life Science industries. Each quarter Global Health & Pharma Magazine brings readers the need-to-know news and updates from key sectors, and magnify the work of those that are setting the pace and looking to change their respective sectors for the better.
“Global Health and Pharma Magazine are proud to announce this year’s recipients in the 2023 Global Excellence Awards!
Launched in 2020, the Global Excellence Awards provide us at Global Health & Pharma Magazine with an opportunity to celebrate and highlight the innovative companies, teams and individuals who are excelling across the vast landscape encompassing healthcare, life science and pharmaceutical sectors.
In the face of unprecedented challenges, the healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors have proven their resilience and commitment to advancing human well-being. The past two years have witnessed the industry navigating uncharted waters, responding dynamically to the evolving needs of society. From groundbreaking medical discoveries to accelerated pharmaceutical developments, the dedication of these professionals has been nothing short of extraordinary.
Our recipients are hand selected by our very own in-house research team over several months. We search diligently to find those setting the highest standards, making pioneering breakthroughs and creating the most cutting-edge medical solutions; from Health & Pharma Tech innovators to care service providers and everything in between, we seek to showcase outstanding medical, health and pharmaceutical business leaders and companies from across the globe.
We are delighted to highlight the beacons of inspiration, and those representing the diverse facets of an industry that continues to redefine the boundaries of what is possible. Congratulations again to all of our winners!”
https://www.ghp-news.com/winners/elanamie-clinic-2/
Our New Douglas Clinic - Watch the transformation
Here is a short snapshot of our last year getting the Douglas Clinic ready
Elanamie Clinic - New in Douglas
Best Aesthetics Clinic- Munster
Some great news - just before our big move to our new premises :-). Elanamie Clinic have been awarded the Best Aesthetics Clinic in Munster by the GHP Healthcare & Pharmaceutical Awards.
Some great news - just before our big move to our new premises :-). Elanamie Clinic have been awarded the Best Aesthetics Clinic in Munster by the GHP Healthcare & Pharmaceutical Awards.
“Now running in its eighth year, Global Health & Pharma’s Healthcare & Pharmaceutical Awards are designed to recognise and award companies and individuals who served a variety of purposes during the pandemic. From researching and developing innovative pharmaceutical products that can be useful for those who may have contracted the virus to providing exceptional healthcare services to patients.
GHP Magazine, as always, endeavours to recognise those that are going above and beyond, or indeed, the businesses that are leading the industry forward, no matter how small their contributions might seem on the greater landscape. That’s why we launched our awards programme, and why we continue to spotlight the work of exceptional companies and individuals.”
It is great to be recognised for the things we hold dear. High standards, patient care, striving for excellence and constant education in a changing world.
We are open for business as usual and look forward to seeing you all again soon.
Best Medical & Dental Aesthetics Practice - County Cork
We are delighted to announce that we have been awarded Best Medical & Dental Aesthetics Practice…
We are delighted to announce that we have been awarded Best Medical & Dental Aesthetics Practice - County Cork by the EU Business News Irish Enterprise awards.
Best Medical & Dental Aesthetics Practice - County Cork
At EU Business News, our extensive research and judging process is driven by merit meaning that awardees must demonstrate expertise within a given field, dedication to customers service and commitment to excellence and innovation. Research was centred around an in-depth evaluation of skills and services on offer and the wider market reputation of each nominee was also taken into consideration.We feel this two-tiered system allows for a more efficient method when determining individuals and companies most deserving of winning an award and has brought us much success and commendation throughout its use.
Best Medical Aesthetics Clinic Cork 2020 - Global Excellence Awards
Some great news - as we all start to emerge from our Cocoons :-). Elanamie Clinic have been awarded
Best Medical Aesthetics Clinic 2020 - Cork
in the 2020 Global Excellence Awards from Global Health & Pharma magazine.
“The 2020 Global Excellence Awards have been designed to recognise the companies, teams and individuals who are excelling in the ever-growing industry of human, animal and environmental health - those who set the highest standards by pushing boundaries and creating the most cutting-edge medical solutions.
Our recipients are handpicked by GHP Magazine, based on the comprehensive analysis and research undertaken by the wider group.
This proven approach ensures we select our candidates purely on merit - not popularity - and recognise the very best in the business. Whether you run a single office firm or a multinational corporation, we reward those that are succeeding in their endeavors, innovating, growing, and improving.”
Its great to be recognised for the things we hold dear. High standards, striving for excellence and constant education in a changing world.
We are open for business as usual (or the new Phase 1 version of usual) and look forward to seeing you all again soon.
Aesthetics Awards 2019 - Best Clinic Ireland
Best Clinic Ireland 2019 Aesthetic Awards Nominee
We were absolutely totally delighted to be a Finalist for For Best Clinic Ireland in the UK’s leading Aesthetics Awards ceremony! 🎖
We had a great night at the #aestheticawards2019 in London. We didn't win but we were honored to be shortlisted.
Congrats to all the winners and to the organisers for an amazing ceremony.
From stones walls to clinic in 60 seconds
Quick video of the clinic build
Quick video of the clinic build
Interview with the Irish Examiner - On Dentists in Aesthetic Medicine
Face forward: Growing number of dentists offering Botox and fillers
Face forward: Growing number of dentists offering Botox and fillers
This article, written by Helen O Callaghan, appeared in the Irish Examiner on February 1st 2019.
IF you haven’t already seen it, next time you’re in your dentist’s waiting room you might spot, prominently displayed, a copy of the Dental Council’s code of practice for non-surgical cosmetic procedures. That’s if your dentist is one of the many in Ireland now offering Botox and dermal fillers.
Botox is by far the most commonly sought non-surgical cosmetic procedure in the US, where the market for both it and dermal fillers is hugely expanding — and the British market for these treatments is also expanding rapidly, says Dr Liz Kelleher, a dentist and aesthetics practitioner in Passage West, Cork. “Within both the US and UK, dentists are involved in supplying these treatments. Trend-wise, Ireland tends to follow these [regions] and because of social media it’s happening faster now than ever before.”
Kelleher says patient demand in Ireland for such treatments from dentists is growing exponentially. However, no register is kept regarding how many dentists here are providing Botox/fillers. “Anecdotally, we’ve spoken to dentists who are being asked by their patients for it, and they send them on to us. Also, dentists have got involved due to patient pressure and demand. The younger ones especially are starting to get involved in [providing] Botox.”
Dr Brenda Barrett, owner and clinical director of Carlow-based Pembroke Dental and Pembroke Dermal, has seen “steady and increasing demand” for “injectables” — Botox and dermal fillers — over the last five years.
In March 2013, the Dental Council published its code of practice relating to non-surgical cosmetic procedures. It states that the ‘use of botulinum toxins [Botox is a brand name] and dermal fillers for cosmetic treatments is not the practice of dentistry’.
Is the Council in danger of being out of step with patients? Kelleher says its function is to protect the public. “It moves slowly and very thoughtfully in how it gives advice to dentists on how to practice.”
Nevertheless, she feels the Council is out of step with where the public is at.
“Patients are reading about Botox and fillers. They’re seeing it on reality TV. They know dentists are doing these in other countries so they’re asking their own dentists about it.”
In Ireland, the Dental Council’s general function is to promote high standards of professional education and professional conduct among dentists. A spokesperson for the Council says it isn’t trying to stop dentists providing these procedures. “The Dental Council isn’t against dentists providing botulinum toxins.”
The key issue, he says, is the practice of dentistry and what the patient expects when they walk into the dentist’s. “If a patient walks in and their dentist is now offering non-surgical cosmetic procedures, it’s natural for the patient to think this is now the practice of dentistry.”
Explaining that the main purpose of the code is for “patient information and patient safety”, he says the clinical training to provide non-surgical cosmetic procedures is not part of the undergraduate dental curriculum. “If you’re looking at a newly minted dentist walking out of the dental school in Cork or Dublin, they’re not trained in providing non-surgical cosmetic procedures to patients. The purpose of the code is to put a little bit of clear blue water between the practice of dentistry and the provision of non-surgical cosmetic procedures,” he says, adding that dentists wishing to provide non-surgical cosmetic procedures must do additional training.
While at first glance dentists may be seen as primarily preoccupied with tooth and oral health, their brief has for centuries extended beyond this. “For hundreds of years, we’ve had a role in making people look better,” says Dr Kieran O’Connor, Irish Dental Association president and a dentist in general practice in Youghal.
“Long before the advent of modern dentistry, for over 200 years, dentures have been made. For someone with no teeth, dentures make a huge difference to the face.”
O’Connor points out that when dentists straighten teeth and whiten them, they’re improving people’s smile. “We’re dealing with cosmetics and aesthetics all the time. It’s so important to people’s sense of self-esteem. We’re not just treating mouths, we’re treating people.”
Kelleher also points to conversations about people’s appearance being part of dentists’ remit. “How the teeth support the lips, if teeth are too far out or too far back, it all affects appearance. When we make dentures for older patients, we’re supporting the musculature of the lips. Logically speaking, fillers can be used in the same areas to help support the muscles around the lips.
“And Botox is used for people who have problems with their jaw joint and who have a high smile line — the upper lip is pulled very taut and you can see a lot of gum. People don’t like that look — by using Botox, you can avoid a person having to have gum surgery for the sake of appearance.”
Kelleher points out that dentists have extensive training in the anatomy of the head and neck and long experience of providing care in the head and neck region, so providing non-surgical cosmetic procedures is a natural extension of these skills.
“Dentists are analysing faces all the time. They understand aesthetics of teeth and of the mouth. It’s a natural progression to go onto analysis of the face, to look at the balance of the face and how age has affected that balance,” says Kelleher.
She says dentists are trained from their primary degree to look at the patient, at how they express themselves, how they move; for example, do they show their teeth?
“People who don’t like the look of their teeth will talk to you without revealing them. We’re trained to look at how patients move certain parts of their faces and so we can see what treatments might benefit them.”
At Pembroke Dental and Pembroke Dermal, Barrett says the general public’s curious about Botox, fillers, and facial aesthetics across the board. “People are talking about its effectiveness and what it can do for ladies of a certain age and younger.” She says 99% of her clientele are women, though she has done treatments on men. “One man came because he thought he was getting very ‘aged-looking’. He was going for a big promotion and thought he might get passed over.”
The majority of clients are women in their 40s, though those in their late 20s and early 30s come too, chiefly for Botox. “They’re young mothers with big stressed lives, who are chasing themselves all the time. They say they look cross all the time. Botox makes you look ‘a lot less’ — a lot less old, stressed, or tired. It relaxes your face,” claims Barrett, who also treats secondary school teachers who’ve had very personal, pointed remarks made to them by students.
“Lips start to thin as we age and teachers get students saying ‘Miss are you in mean humour today?’”
Botox and fillers are equally popular among Kelleher’s facial aesthetics patients, who age-wise are evenly split between 30s, 40s and 50s. “Some come in their late 30s, others in their early 30s depending on how particular they are.
“Very few come in their 20s — they might come for under-eye treatment if they feel very hollowed-out genetically or for lip augmentation, which is a product of selfies and the Kardashians. Social media really pushes the plumped lip look. A gummy smile would bring them in their 20s too.”
She says women in their 30s and 40s want to ease signs of ageing: Frown lines, lines at side of eyes, flattening of cheeks leading to nasal-labial lines, and jowls.
About 15% of her patients are men, mainly mid-30s to early 40s. When she asked one man recently what prompted him to come, he said his girlfriend told him he needed to “do something about his forehead lines”.
Botox costs €250 approximately and for younger patients in their 30s can last up to six months — three to four months is more usual for 30- and 40-somethings.
“It’s down to how the individual metabolises it,” says Kelleher, adding that as it wears off, people go back to how they looked pre-treatment. “You’re giving that bit of skin a rest for up to six months so your skin won’t be as lined 10 years down the road if you’ve been having it done regularly.”
Dermal fillers start at €350 and duration of stay depends on where on the face you’ve had them — cheeks generally last for 12 months versus six months for lips.
Dentists might be a good fit for providing non-surgical cosmetic procedures, but why do patients themselves opt to get these treatments from someone who’d more usually be discussing fillings with them rather than fillers?
Historically, Botox and dermal fillers were delivered in beauticians’ practices or at the back of a hairdresser’s where the practitioner came once a month. “They could be anywhere,” says Kelleher. “Whereas if you’re going to your dentist, you know them, their approach, and technique; you already trust them, so it’s a comfortable place to ask, is this for me? What will this do for me?”
And at a very basic but crucial level, patients are used to dentists giving injections so they know they can give a pain-free local anaesthetic well. “Dentists are used to giving fine controlled injections in the face,” says Kelleher.
Barrett says patients can depend on a sterile environment at the dentist’s. This plus the fact that dentists are medically-trained professionals, as well as patients’ belief in the practitioner’s trustworthiness and honesty are big factors. “I turn away a lot of people and tell them facial aesthetics won’t work for them — for example, if they have pronounced bags above or below the eyes that would require surgery rather than Botox or fillers.”
Kelleher too says it’s a plus for patients that dentists know about body dysmorphia. “You need to be able to assess a patient psychologically to know whether or not they’re in a good place to have an aesthetic treatment done.”
A wish to be discreet is also behind some people’s decision to choose the dentist when they want a bit of Botox. Barrett finds many women hide it from their partners. “It’s very handy to be able to say ‘I’ve got a dental appointment’. It’s easier to say to the kids too.”
“If somebody they know is in the waiting room when they come out, well they could have been in for dental treatment,” says Kelleher. There’s an element of being proud of the fact that ‘I look good without help’.”
Kelleher finds not wanting others to know was a bigger deal five years ago. “Our business growth now is through word of mouth so people are talking about it. It’s across the media so people are talking about what they’re getting done.”
Whatever about patients’ wishes for discretion, the Dental Council is adamant that dentists providing non-surgical cosmetic procedures display a copy of the council’s code of practice prominently in their practice. It must be situated in a place where the patient could reasonably be expected to see it before treatment. It states ‘you must only provide these treatments if you have undertaken additional education and training, and attained the necessary competence’. However, the Dental Council doesn’t approve, accredit, or have any input into courses on non-surgical cosmetic procedures.
Kelleher has done a two-year master’s in aesthetic medicine in London and says training is vital. With Britain bringing in stringent regulations in relation to aesthetic practitioners, she’s hoping Ireland will follow.
“It needs to be regulated properly. Any of the dentists I talk to [who provide these treatments] have done extensive training. Have all dentists done it? I don’t know. There’s no compulsion for us to do it. It’s down to our own ethics.”
The code of practice also stipulates that dentists doing these procedures “must have appropriate indemnity insurance cover”. And the promotion/marketing of these treatments must be distinct and separate to the promotion/marketing of their practice as a dentist — “for example, this will entail maintaining separate websites, placing separate advertisements, and having separate practice brochures, posters, etc”.
Kelleher “agrees wholeheartedly” with this. “You have separate businesses — I am LK Aesthetics and Mint Dental. Patients shouldn’t feel hard-sold to.”
Some suggest the recession and severe cuts in State dental schemes pushed dentists towards offering cosmetic treatments like Botox and fillers.
Absolutely not, says Kelleher. “It has been a natural evolution. We are now riding the wave of what has been happening in the US and the UK. And dentists are well placed to do these treatments successfully and in an ethical manner.”
From tooth-fixer to smile-enhancer to youth-restorer, it’s arguable that no profession has itself had such a makeover in recent decades as dentists have had.
https://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/lifestyle/healthandlife/face-forward-growing-number-of-dentists-offering-botox-and-fillers-901442.html
Cosmetic Clinic of The Year 2018 - shortlist
We are thrilled to be nominated for The Irish Beauty Awards Cosmetic Clinic of The Year. Thanks!
We are thrilled to be nominated for The Irish Beauty Awards Cosmetic Clinic of The Year. Thanks!
We don’t know who nominated us but we are very grateful to be nominated and to make the short list.
We are a bit stunned as we've decided not to do any marketing and keep our business model simple.
Our strategy is; give time, give great service, always be available for back-up, inform and educate, and use state-of-the-art products. All of these things in the hands of a conscientious practitioner with a good aesthetic eye are gold. When the ‘wonderkind’ also has a Masters in Aesthetic Medicine and comes first in everything she does - I decided we didn’t need any more of my marketing. Our business is based entirely on word of mouth.
Its good, solid, dependable and we get the patients that value what we have to offer.
Now, I don’t know what to do with this very marketable accolade. So I’ll just leave it here, hanging out.
We've been shortlisted for Cosmetic Clinic of the year. Yeah!
We are a little bit chuffed. Now back to work…
Grimaldi Prize
Dr. Elizabeth Kelleher won the Grimaldi Prize for excellence from Queen Mary University London. She came first in her Aesthetics Masters class....
Dr. Elizabeth Kelleher won the Grimaldi Prize for excellence from Queen Mary University London. She came first in her Aesthetics Masters class. Her dissertation was on Dermal Fillers for Tear Trough (A Critical Analysis).
The prize includes a week's masterclass training in Naples Italy.
Masters in Aesthetic Medicine - Distinction
We are delighted to announce that on December 20th 2017, Dr. Kelleher received her Masters (Distinction) in Aesthetic Medicine from Queen Mary University London....
We are delighted to announce that on December 20th 2017, Dr. Kelleher received her Masters (Distinction) in Aesthetic Medicine from Queen Mary University London.
She also won the Grimaldi Prize for academic excellence having coming first in her Masters class. We had a fantastic couple of days in London.
100 Best Aesthetic Blogs Award
Our blog has been selected by the panelists as one of the Top 100 Esthetician Blogs on the web.
'Your beauty has a future' Event in Dublin
Great to meet up with friends and colleagues in Dublin at another excellent Teoxane Training Day.
Teosyal Lip Filler Training Day with Dr. Liz Kelleher
Delighted to run a Lip Filler Training course here at our Clinic in Cork for Teoxane. Thanks for all the organising Lorraine and thanks to all the models.
The perfect balance for a natural lip / LIVE DEMO & LECTURE
Course run by Teoxane. Trainer is Dr. Liz Kelleher
Teosyal training courses give medical practitioners the skills and qualifications to administer Teosyal dermal fillers in the UK and Ireland.
Course: Hands on
Duration: 1 Day
Region: Cork
Product: Teosyal Kiss
Teosyal® Kiss is specifically adapted to the mobility of the lips. With its optimum cohesivity and ideal elastic profile it offers a smoother injection with optimal control to achieve natural and long-lasting results.
Practitioners supply their own models.
IMCAS World Congress
Thanks to Teoxane for the invitation to attend the IMCAS World Congress in Paris. What an amazing experience.
Teosyal RHA wins Injectable Product of the Year. We are not surprised!
Teosyal RHA wins Injectable Product of the Year!
''This award is highly sought after as it is given to the injectable product deemed to be the best-in-class available on the UK market. ...
I love using this range of products and I'm not a bit surprised that they are getting the recognition they deserve.
''This award is highly sought after as it is given to the injectable product deemed to be the best-in-class available on the UK market.
The winner was selected from finalists that were chosen from products that support a wide range of indications and could show evidence of good safety and efficacy, optimum duration and tangible benefits over similar products on the market.'' - Body Language
The New Clinic is Now Open!
After months of construction, a smidgeon of contractors driving us mad and a lot of really gorgeous work, we now have a new Clinic. Yeah!
After months of construction, a smidgeon of contractors driving us mad and a lot of really gorgeous work, we now have a new Clinic. Yeah!
We have a fully kitted out Dental Surgery and a Dedicated Medical Aesthetics Room.
See our Gallery for some photos of our new Clinic and we look forward to seeing you soon.
Call (021) 484-3444 to make an appointment or contact us at drliz@lkaesthetics.com.