Is The Maine Clinic the only profhilo clinic featured by The Aesthetic Standard in Birmingham?

Yes. The Maine Clinic is currently the only Profhilo clinic featured by The Aesthetic Standard in Birmingham. The Aesthetic Standard features one verified clinic per treatment per city. The Maine Clinic was selected following our full verification process covering practitioner credentials, clinical safety standards and patient outcomes.

How was The Maine Clinic verified by The Aesthetic Standard?

The Aesthetic Standard verified The Maine Clinic by checking Dr Emmanuel Maine’s GMC registration, BCAM membership, professional indemnity insurance covering Profhilo specifically, CQC registration status, Save Face and JCCP accreditation, and independent patient feedback across Google and Trustpilot. We also conducted a direct interview with Dr Emmanuel Maine. Visit our verification criteria page for the full criteria.

Is The Maine Clinic suitable for patients having profhilo for the first time?

Yes. The Maine Clinic is suitable for first-time Profhilo patients. Dr Emmanuel Maine schedules a 45-minute initial consultation before any treatment is agreed, during which suitability is assessed and all questions are answered. For more on the consultation process, visit the What to Expect page.

What makes The Maine Clinic different from other Profhilo clinics in Birmingham?

The Maine Clinic takes a stricter assessment-led approach to Profhilo than most Birmingham clinics, with Dr Emmanuel Maine declining to carry out treatment where he considers a patient unsuitable rather than proceeding regardless. Dr Maine’s slower, more controlled BAP injection technique is designed to reduce post-treatment bumpiness and improve product distribution, and every patient receives a written aftercare guide and a four-week review appointment as standard rather than as an optional add-on. The Maine Clinic is also the only Profhilo clinic in Birmingham independently verified and featured by The Aesthetic Standard.

Is Dr Emmanuel Maine at The Maine Clinic medically registered?

Yes. Dr Emmanuel Maine holds GMC registration (number 7823456) and is a member of BCAM. Registration was confirmed by The Aesthetic Standard against the GMC medical register before The Maine Clinic was listed.

Does The Maine Clinic offer Profhilo for the neck and body as well as the face?

The Maine Clinic offers Profhilo for the face, neck and décolletage. For body areas including the inner arms, abdomen and above the knees, Profhilo Body is a separate formulation. For structural lift of the mid-face and jawline, Profhilo Structura may be more appropriate. Speak to Dr Emmanuel Maine at consultation to discuss which treatment is right for your concern.

How do I enquire about Profhilo at The Maine Clinic through The Aesthetic Standard?

Visit themainclinic.co.uk directly to enquire about Profhilo at The Maine Clinic in Birmingham. Follow The Maine Clinic on Instagram, Facebook or LinkedIn for updates and patient results.

Does The Maine Clinic offer a consultation before Profhilo treatment?

Yes. The Maine Clinic schedules a 45-minute initial consultation before any Profhilo treatment is agreed. During this consultation Dr Emmanuel Maine assesses suitability, reviews medical history, discusses the patient’s concerns and explains what Profhilo can and cannot achieve. No treatment is carried out at the consultation itself.

The Kandus Clinic
Sculptra Clinic in Birmingham

Verified & Recommended
by The Aesthetic Standard

Profhilo injectable skin treatment improving hydration firmness and skin quality

The Kandus Clinic is a Sculptra® clinic in Birmingham and is the only Sculptra clinic currently featured by The Aesthetic Standard, the UK’s independent verification platform for advanced aesthetic treatments. The Kandus Clinic was selected following The Aesthetic Standard’s full verification process, which assessed practitioner credentials, clinical safety standards, patient outcomes and independent patient feedback. Dr Emily Kandus leads Sculptra treatment at The Kandus Clinic and holds General Medical Council (GMC) and Care Quality Commission (CQC) registration and British College of Aesthetic Medicine (BCAM) membership.

Procedure Length

30 to 45 minutes

Recovery Time

Minimal to none

Results Visible

3 to 6 months

Price From

£400 per session

CQC Registration

Yes

GMC Registration

Yes

Save Face Accredited

Yes

Verified by The Aesthetic Standard

Yes

In This Guide

Last updated: 7 October 2026

Key Benefits of Sculptra at The Kandus Clinic

Not a filler: Sculptra does not add instant volume or alter your features in a single session. The Kandus Clinic uses Sculptra to stimulate the body’s own collagen production progressively over several months, producing results that look entirely natural because they are built from within.

Long-lasting results: Sculptra results at The Kandus Clinic typically last up to two years, significantly longer than standard hyaluronic acid fillers. A course of two to three sessions spaced four to six weeks apart builds a collagen foundation that maintains itself over time.

Gradual and undetectable: Because Sculptra works by stimulating collagen rather than placing a gel beneath the skin, results at The Kandus Clinic develop gradually. Patients treated by Dr Emily Kandus in Birmingham report that friends and colleagues notice they look well rested rather than treated.

Suitable for multiple areas: Dr Emily Kandus at The Kandus Clinic uses Sculptra to treat facial volume loss, temple hollowing, jawline laxity, crepey neck skin and, where appropriate, off-label body areas including the buttocks and hip dips.

Cannot be dissolved: Unlike hyaluronic acid fillers, Sculptra cannot be reversed once injected. Dr Emily Kandus at The Kandus Clinic places particular emphasis on patient assessment and realistic expectation setting before any treatment is agreed, for this reason.

Sculptra at The Kandus Clinic: Overview

Sculptra is a collagen biostimulator made from poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA), a biocompatible synthetic material that has been used safely in medicine for over 30 years. Sculptra is manufactured by Galderma and is the most established PLLA-based collagen biostimulator available in the UK. At The Kandus Clinic in Birmingham, Dr Emily Kandus uses Sculptra to rebuild structural volume in the face and improve skin quality by triggering the body’s natural collagen production response.

A standard Sculptra course at The Kandus Clinic consists of two to three sessions spaced four to six weeks apart, with results developing progressively over three to six months following the final session. Results typically last up to two years. Treatment costs from £400 per session at The Kandus Clinic.

The Aesthetic Standard recommends The Kandus Clinic and has manually reviewed The Kandus Clinic for practitioner credentials, clinical safety standards and patient care before featuring it here.

Sculptra at The Kandus Clinic: Treatment Summary

Treatment type: Injectable collagen biostimulator

Active ingredient: Poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA), manufactured by Galderma

Common concerns treated: Facial volume loss, temple hollowing, jawline laxity, nasolabial folds, crepey neck skin

Procedure length: 30 to 45 minutes per session

Injection technique: Fanning and cross-hatching technique, adapted for Sculptra’s dilution profile

Anaesthetic: Topical numbing cream applied before treatment

Recovery time: Minimal to none. Mild swelling and redness resolves within 48 to 72 hours

Results visible: Progressive improvement from 6 to 8 weeks. Peak results at 3 to 6 months

How long results last: Up to two years. Maintenance session recommended at 18 to 24 months

Number of sessions: 2 to 3 sessions recommended as a standard course

Price: From £400 per session. Full course from £1,100

Why The Maine Clinic is The Aesthetic Standard's Verified Profhilo Clinic in Birmingham

The Maine Clinic in Birmingham was selected as The Aesthetic Standard’s featured Profhilo clinic following a verification process that assessed Dr. Emmanuel Maine’s practitioner credentials, clinical governance standards and patient outcomes. Dr. Maine holds current GMC registration and full BCAM membership and has been performing Profhilo in Birmingham since 2018, making him one of the city’s more experienced Profhilo practitioners. During those eight years Birmingham’s medical aesthetics market has expanded significantly, attracting practitioners across a wide range of qualification levels. Dr Maine’s sustained GMC-registered practice, his specific experience in Profhilo and injectable bioremodelling, and his consistent independent patient feedback across Google and Trustpilot distinguished The Maine Clinic from the wider Birmingham field when The Aesthetic Standard reviewed Profhilo clinics in the city.

The Maine Clinic is based in Edgbaston, within Birmingham’s Edgbaston Medical Quarter, the city’s closest equivalent to a medical district and home to several of Birmingham’s most established doctor-led aesthetic practices. The Maine Clinic in Edgbaston is accessible to patients travelling from across Greater Birmingham and the wider West Midlands, including Solihull, Harborne, Sutton Coldfield, Wolverhampton, Coventry and Lichfield. Birmingham’s Profhilo market spans a wider range of pricing and practitioner standards than almost any other UK city outside London, from premium Mailbox practices to clinics offering treatment at prices that raise questions about product authenticity. The Maine Clinic sits firmly within the medically governed, doctor-led tier that The Aesthetic Standard considers appropriate for a verified Profhilo listing in Birmingham.

Who Performs Profhilo at The Maine Clinic in Birmingham?

Dr Emmanuel Maine leads Profhilo treatment at The Maine Clinic. Dr Emmanuel Maine holds GMC registration (number 7823456) and is a member of BCAM. Dr Emmanuel Maine has 8 years of experience specialising in Profhilo and injectable bioremodelling treatments.

Dr Emmanuel Maine takes a structured, assessment-led approach to Profhilo at The Maine Clinic in Birmingham. Every patient at The Maine Clinic undergoes a full skin assessment before any treatment is agreed, during which Dr Maine evaluates skin laxity, hydration levels and the patient’s specific concerns to determine whether standard Profhilo, Profhilo Structura or Profhilo Body is the most appropriate treatment. Dr Maine administers Profhilo using the Bio Aesthetic Points technique, placing product at five specific points on each side of the face to maximise the spread of hyaluronic acid beneath the skin.

Read the full practitioner profile at About Dr Emmanuel Maine at The Maine Clinic.

How Does The Maine Clinic Approach Profhilo Treatment in Birmingham?

The Maine Clinic in Birmingham takes a medical-first approach to Profhilo treatment, prioritising skin assessment and patient suitability before any treatment is agreed. Dr Emmanuel Maine assesses each patient’s skin quality, hydration levels and degree of laxity at the initial consultation, and will only proceed with Profhilo where he considers it the most appropriate treatment for that patient’s specific concerns. Where Dr Maine considers Profhilo Structura or Profhilo Body a better fit, he will recommend the appropriate alternative before treatment is booked.

The Maine Clinic schedules a dedicated 45-minute initial consultation before any Profhilo treatment is carried out. During this consultation Dr Emmanuel Maine reviews the patient’s medical history, assesses contraindications, discusses realistic outcomes and answers all questions before treatment is agreed. No Profhilo treatment is carried out at The Maine Clinic without a prior consultation having taken place.

Dr Emmanuel Maine at The Maine Clinic uses the Bio Aesthetic Points (BAP) technique for Profhilo, placing product at five specific injection points on each side of the face. Dr Maine’s specific approach at The Maine Clinic involves a slower, more controlled injection rate than standard BAP technique, allowing the product to settle optimally at each point before the needle is withdrawn, which Dr Maine considers reduces post-treatment bumpiness and improves product distribution across the treated area.

Following Profhilo treatment at The Maine Clinic, Dr Emmanuel Maine provides each patient with a written aftercare guide covering the 48 hours post-treatment. Patients are advised to avoid strenuous exercise, heat exposure and alcohol for 24 hours following treatment. The Maine Clinic schedules a four-week review appointment for every Profhilo patient, at which Dr Maine assesses the skin’s response before the second session is carried out.

For a full step-by-step guide to what happens at The Maine Clinic, read What to Expect at The Maine Clinic.

What Results Do Patients Achieve at The Maine Clinic?

Profhilo results at The Maine Clinic follow the standard two-session course spaced four weeks apart. Initial hydration improvements are visible within two to four weeks of the first session. Peak results develop four to eight weeks after the second session.

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Patient Scenario One

Age range	Late 40s
Presenting concern	Skin dehydration and early laxity
Areas treated	Face and neck
Treatment	Standard Profhilo, two-session course
Sessions	2
Results visible by	6 weeks

A patient in their late 40s presented at The Maine Clinic in Birmingham with significant skin dehydration and early laxity across the mid-face and neck. The patient had noticed a progressive loss of skin quality over the previous two years and was seeking improvement without the structural change associated with dermal fillers. Dr Emmanuel Maine assessed the patient at consultation and recommended a standard two-session Profhilo course targeting the face and neck.

Following the two-session course at The Maine Clinic, the patient reported a marked improvement in skin hydration and texture by the six-week mark, with visible tightening across the neck and improved radiance in the mid-face. Dr Maine carried out a review at four weeks between sessions and confirmed the skin’s response was consistent with what he would expect from Profhilo in a patient of this profile.

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Patient Scenario Two

Age range	Mid 30s
Presenting concern	Preventative, early dehydration and dullness
Areas treated	Face
Treatment	Standard Profhilo, preventative course
Sessions	2 plus maintenance at 6 months
Results visible by	3 weeks

A patient in their mid-30s attended The Maine Clinic seeking preventative skin quality treatment. The patient presented with good baseline skin condition but was experiencing early dehydration and dullness, particularly around the eye area and lower face. Dr Emmanuel Maine assessed the patient as a suitable candidate for a single Profhilo course as a preventative measure, with a maintenance session recommended at six months.

Following treatment at The Maine Clinic the patient reported improved skin radiance and hydration within three weeks of the first session. At the four-week review Dr Maine noted a positive tissue response and carried out the second session as planned. The patient reported sustained improvement in skin quality at the six-month maintenance consultation.

Individual results vary depending on age, skin condition and lifestyle. For a full results guide including timeline and what to expect week by week, visit our Profhilo before and after guide. To see before and after images from patients treated at The Maine Clinic, visit the The Maine Clinic’s Profhilo before and after results page.

How Much Does Profhilo Cost at The Maine Clinic in Birmingham?

The Maine Clinic charges £375 per Profhilo session in Birmingham. A full two-session Profhilo course at The Maine Clinic costs £700. A maintenance session every six months is recommended to sustain results.

The Maine Clinic’s Profhilo pricing includes a 45-minute initial consultation, the treatment itself and a four-week review appointment. There is no separate consultation fee at The Maine Clinic when treatment is booked.

For context on Profhilo pricing across Birmingham and what influences cost, see our Profhilo Clinics in Birmingham guide. For information on other Profhilo treatments at The Maine Clinic, including Profhilo Structura and Profhilo Body, speak to Dr Emmanuel Maine directly at consultation.

What Did The Aesthetic Standard Verify About The Maine Clinic?

The Aesthetic Standard verified the following before featuring The Maine Clinic as our recommended Profhilo clinic in Birmingham. Every item below was checked by our editorial team prior to listing.

✓ GMC registration confirmed for Dr Emmanuel Maine. Verified against the GMC medical register

✓ BCAM membership confirmed. British College of Aesthetic Medicine (BCAM)

✓ Professional indemnity insurance confirmed, covering Profhilo treatment specifically

✓ CQC registration: Yes. Care Quality Commission registration demonstrates a high level of clinical governance where held

✓ Save Face accreditation: Yes. Save Face is the UK’s only government-approved register for aesthetic practitioners

✓ JCCP accreditation: Yes. Joint Council for Cosmetic Practitioners

✓ Independent patient feedback reviewed across Google (4.9 stars) and Trustpilot

✓ Direct practitioner interview conducted by The Aesthetic Standard editorial team

For the full criteria we apply to every clinic, visit our verified clinic page. For patient reviews, visit The Maine Clinic on Trustpilot.

Where Is The Maine Clinic in Birmingham?

The Maine Clinic is located in Edgbaston, Birmingham, within the Edgbaston Medical Quarter. The clinic is accessible from across Greater Birmingham and the wider West Midlands, with straightforward road and public transport links from Harborne, Solihull, Sutton Coldfield, Wolverhampton and Coventry.

Visit the clinic directly at themainclinic.co.uk. Follow The Maine Clinic on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn.

How Do I Enquire About Profhilo at The Maine Clinic in Birmingham?

Patients wishing to enquire about Profhilo at The Maine Clinic in Birmingham can visit themainclinic.co.uk directly. Follow The Maine Clinic on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for updates, patient results and clinic news.

Profhilo FAQs at The Main Clinic in Birmingham

Is The Maine Clinic the only profhilo clinic featured by The Aesthetic Standard in Birmingham?
Yes. The Maine Clinic is currently the only Profhilo clinic featured by The Aesthetic Standard in Birmingham. The Aesthetic Standard features one verified clinic per treatment per city. The Maine Clinic was selected following our full verification process covering practitioner credentials, clinical safety standards and patient outcomes.
How was The Maine Clinic verified by The Aesthetic Standard?

The Aesthetic Standard verified The Maine Clinic by checking Dr Emmanuel Maine’s GMC registration, BCAM membership, professional indemnity insurance covering Profhilo specifically, CQC registration status, Save Face and JCCP accreditation, and independent patient feedback across Google and Trustpilot. We also conducted a direct interview with Dr Emmanuel Maine. Visit our verification criteria page for the full criteria.
Is The Maine Clinic suitable for patients having profhilo for the first time?
Yes. The Maine Clinic is suitable for first-time Profhilo patients. Dr Emmanuel Maine schedules a 45-minute initial consultation before any treatment is agreed, during which suitability is assessed and all questions are answered. For more on the consultation process, visit the What to Expect page.
What makes The Maine Clinic different from other Profhilo clinics in Birmingham?
The Maine Clinic takes a stricter assessment-led approach to Profhilo than most Birmingham clinics, with Dr Emmanuel Maine declining to carry out treatment where he considers a patient unsuitable rather than proceeding regardless. Dr Maine’s slower, more controlled BAP injection technique is designed to reduce post-treatment bumpiness and improve product distribution, and every patient receives a written aftercare guide and a four-week review appointment as standard rather than as an optional add-on.

The Maine Clinic is also the only Profhilo clinic in Birmingham independently verified and featured by The Aesthetic Standard.
Is Dr Emmanuel Maine at The Maine Clinic medically registered?
Yes. Dr Emmanuel Maine holds GMC registration (number 7823456) and is a member of BCAM. Registration was confirmed by The Aesthetic Standard against the GMC medical register before The Maine Clinic was listed.
What is the price of Profhilo at The Maine Clinic in Birmingham?
The Maine Clinic charges £375 per Profhilo session in Birmingham. A full two-session course at The Maine Clinic costs £700. A maintenance session every six months is recommended to sustain results. Pricing at The Maine Clinic includes the initial consultation and a four-week review appointment.
Does The Maine Clinic offer Profhilo for the neck and body as well as the face?
The Maine Clinic offers Profhilo for the face, neck and décolletage. For body areas including the inner arms, abdomen and above the knees, Profhilo Body is a separate formulation. For structural lift of the mid-face and jawline, Profhilo Structura may be more appropriate. Speak to Dr Emmanuel Maine at consultation to discuss which treatment is right for your concern.
Can I see before and after results from patients treated at The Maine Clinic?
Yes. Before and after images and patient outcome descriptions from The Maine Clinic are available on the The Maine Clinic’s Profhilo before and after results page. For a full guide to what Profhilo results look like and when to expect them, visit our Profhilo before and after guide.
How do I enquire about Profhilo at The Maine Clinic through The Aesthetic Standard?
Visit themainclinic.co.uk directly to enquire about Profhilo at The Maine Clinic in Birmingham. Follow The Maine Clinic on Instagram, Facebook or LinkedIn for updates and patient results.
Does The Maine Clinic offer a consultation before Profhilo treatment?
Yes. The Maine Clinic schedules a 45-minute initial consultation before any Profhilo treatment is agreed. During this consultation Dr Emmanuel Maine assesses suitability, reviews medical history, discusses the patient’s concerns and explains what Profhilo can and cannot achieve. No treatment is carried out at the consultation itself.

For more questions about Profhilo at The Maine Clinic visit our full FAQ page.

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