Cold air, central heating, shorter days and post-festive fatigue can leave skin feeling dry, dull, congested or simply “out of sorts”. January is often the time of year when people feel motivated to reset – not just routines and habits, but their skin too.
Winter skin behaves differently. Barrier function can become compromised, sensitivity can increase, and long-standing concerns like acne, pigmentation or scarring may suddenly feel more noticeable. While it’s tempting to reach for trending products or quick fixes, this is often when expert guidance makes the biggest difference. Seeing a qualified skin practitioner allows your skin to be assessed properly, treated safely, and set on the right path for long-term skin health.
With that in mind, we’re incredibly excited to introduce the newest member of the STORY Clinics Marylebone team, Vrisha, our new skin practitioner. Vrisha brings a calm, clinical and thoughtful approach to skin health, with a strong focus on education, evidence-based treatments and personalised care. In this blog, we’ll also be sharing a selection of treatments that are particularly well-suited to the winter months.
Vrisha’s Experience as a Skin Practitioner
Vrisha is a qualified skin practitioner with a strong clinical focus on skin health and evidence-based treatments. She holds a Level 5 Certificate in Clinical Skin Science, alongside a Level 4 Diploma in microneedling, chemical peels and blemish removal. Her training also includes infection control and clinical hygiene, ensuring the highest standards of safety within the clinic.
With this strong clinical foundation, Vrisha is able to treat a wide range of skin concerns, while ensuring every treatment plan is carefully tailored to each individual. Her focus includes concerns such as acne, pigmentation, scarring and overall skin quality, using thoughtfully selected treatments and skincare recommendations that work in harmony with the skin.
At STORY Clinics, we value practitioners who combine clinical knowledge with genuine care, and Vrisha embodies this balance beautifully.
A Personal Journey Into Skin
Like many great skin practitioners, Vrisha’s journey into the world of skin began with her own experience. Navigating her own skin concerns sparked a deeper curiosity about how skin functions and responds to targeted treatments.
What began as a personal interest developed into a genuine passion for understanding skin at a deeper level. This curiosity naturally evolved into a desire to help others feel more confident in their skin, using clear, honest and evidence-based care.
Vrisha’s Approach to Skincare and Consulting
Vrisha’s approach to skincare is realistic, results-focused and centred around education. She believes that patients should understand what is happening within their skin, rather than relying on trends or quick fixes.
Consulting with a qualified skin practitioner allows treatments and skincare to be fully personalised, taking into account not just the skin itself, but lifestyle, medical history, goals and expectations. Vrisha places a strong emphasis on long-term skin health, helping patients build sustainable routines and treatment plans that evolve with their skin over time.
There’s no one-size-fits-all approach here — just thoughtful, informed care designed to deliver results safely and effectively.
Treatments Available at STORY Clinics, Marylebone
At STORY Clinics, Vrisha will be offering a range of skin solutions, including:
- Comprehensive Skin Consultations
Every skin journey begins with a thorough consultation, where Vrisha assesses your skin through a skin analysis, discusses your concerns and goals, and creates a personalised plan with treatment and skincare solutions.
Many patients notice improvements in skin firmness, elasticity, and overall resilience over a series of microneedling sessions. Microneedling can also be an excellent option to address scarring, fine lines and wrinkles, pigmentation and uneven texture.
Chemical peels can deliver visible, progressive improvements while supporting the skin’s natural renewal process. At STORY Clinics, Vrisha offers superficial to medium-depth chemical peels, carefully selected to suit each patient’s skin type and concerns. Peels may be the right option for patients experiencing acne, hyperpigmentation, signs of ageing or dull skin.
Dermaplaning provides a gentle but effective exfoliation, removing dead skin cells and fine facial hair. This leaves the skin softer, smoother, and better prepared to absorb serums and moisturisers. It’s ideal for anyone looking to boost radiance, improve skin texture, or maintain a fresh, glowing complexion between treatments.
As Vrisha continues her role at STORY Clinics, we’re excited to share that additional skin treatments will be introduced in due course, to expand the options available to Vrisha’s patients such as zaffiro. As with all treatments at STORY, these will be introduced with the same focus on safety, evidence-based practice and personalised care, ensuring each option complements long-term skin health and individual patient goals.
Favourite Treatments
Microneedling is one of Vrisha’s favourite treatments due to its versatility and ability to improve overall skin texture, strength and quality. Microneedling is a great option to support collagen production, refine skin texture and improve concerns such as scarring and pigmentation.
She also particularly enjoys chemical peels for their targeted nature. As mentioned previously, STORY Clinic focuses on superficial to medium-depth peels, selected based on the patients skin’s condition. When incorporated into a personalised treatment plan, these peels can refine skin texture, improve clarity and tone, and support ongoing skin renewal in a controlled, progressive way.
Advanced Skin Treatments for Winter Skin at STORY Clinics
While Vrisha’s focus is on professional skin treatments including microneedling, chemical peels and dermaplaning, STORY Clinics also offers a range of advanced skin treatments that can be particularly beneficial during the winter months. With reduced sun exposure and more time for skin recovery, winter is often an ideal season to invest in results-led, device-based treatments.
At STORY Marylebone, treatments such as Morpheus8 and Lumecca are popular options for patients looking to address more advanced skin concerns. Morpheus8 combines microneedling with radiofrequency energy to improve skin firmness, texture and overall quality, making it a powerful option for skin laxity, scarring and signs of ageing. Lumecca, an advanced IPL treatment, is ideal for targeting pigmentation, redness and sun damage, helping to restore clarity and even skin tone.
At STORY Southwell, NeoGen offers a non-invasive approach to skin regeneration. Using nitrogen plasma technology, NeoGen helps improve skin texture, fine lines and overall skin health by stimulating collagen and enhancing cellular renewal — all with minimal downtime. NeoGen is available as a package of three treatments, with single maintenance sessions available after completion. Our exclusive offer until 1st March 2026 allows our patients to indulge in 25% off their first course of treatments.
These treatments work beautifully alongside carefully selected skincare and consultation-led treatment plans. Whether your goal is to refine texture, improve tone, strengthen the skin from within or target specific skin concerns, winter is an excellent time to explore these advanced options as part of your long-term skin journey.
What to Expect From a Skin Consultation
A consultation with Vrisha is thorough, informative and reassuring. It begins with an in-depth discussion around the patient’s concerns, goals, lifestyle and medical history.
This is followed by a detailed skin analysis using the OBSERV skin analysis device, to assess the skin beneath the surface. This step helps to identify underlying concerns such as dehydration, congestion, pigmentation and early signs of ageing that may not be visible to the naked eye, ensuring nothing is overlooked.
Vrisha then explains her findings and recommends a personalised treatment and skincare plan, ensuring patients feel informed, comfortable and confident at every stage. Insight is key — patients leave understanding not just what they’re doing for their skin, but why.
Life Outside the Clinic
Outside of clinic, Vrisha enjoys baking, prioritising self-care and staying active through regular gym sessions. She’s a self-confessed matcha enthusiast and loves discovering new matcha spots in her free time. She values balance; enjoying being busy while also making space to slow down and spend quality time with friends and family.
Book With Skin Practitioner, Vrisha
We’re absolutely delighted to welcome Vrisha to STORY Clinics in Marylebone, and look forward for you to experience her calm, clinical and thoughtful approach to skin health. Plus, find your new favourite skin treatments!
To celebrate her arrival, we’re offering 10% off first-time treatments with Vrisha. Valid until Tuesday 31st March 2026.
If winter skin has left you feeling unsure where to start, or if the new year feels like the right time to invest in your skin properly — a consultation with Vrisha is the perfect place to begin. Simply book your appointment today, online or contact our friendly front of house team.
