Nina Prisk (INP, MSc)
Award Winning Aesthetic Practitioner
About us
Update Aesthetics is a CQC-registered medical aesthetics clinic led by an expert team of nurses, doctors, and highly trained skin specialists. We combine medical excellence with advanced aesthetic artistry to deliver safe, effective, and natural-looking results.
Our multidisciplinary team specialises in a full range of non-surgical cosmetic and skin rejuvenation treatments, including anti-wrinkle injections, dermal fillers, skin boosters, and medical-grade skincare solutions. In addition, we offer minor surgical and facial aesthetic procedures, such as blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery), removal of lumps and bumps, mole excisions, and specialist facial surgery consultations, all performed by experienced consultant surgeons.
Founded by Nina Prisk, a Registered Independent Nurse Prescriber and nationally recognised aesthetics expert, Update Aesthetics has become known for its dedication to medical integrity, precision, and natural enhancement. Nina is celebrated for her ability to create soft, balanced, and refined results - enhancing each patient’s individual features rather than altering them.
With over 18 years of nursing experience across emergency medicine and cosmetic surgery, Nina has built a reputation for clinical excellence and patient safety. As a Key Opinion Leader and national trainer for leading aesthetic brands, her techniques and approach continue to shape industry standards.
Our commitment is to provide every patient with a bespoke, medically led experience -from initial consultation to aftercare. At Update Aesthetics, we prioritise trust, transparency, and outstanding care, ensuring every treatment plan reflects our philosophy: helping you feel like the best, most confident version of yourself.
Nina and the wider team remain deeply committed to a regulated and ethical aesthetics industry, adhering to the highest standards of safety and governance through professional memberships, including the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), General Medical Council (GMC), British Association of Cosmetic Nurses (BACN), the Aesthetics Complications Expert (ACE) Group, and The Care Quality Commission (CQC)
Kayleigh Garbutt - Clinic Manager and Advanced Skin Therapist
Kayleigh a level 4 trained therapist, has cultivated an impressive career within the Spa and Wellness industry, honing her expertise at prestigious five-star establishments in Cornwall and internationally- including luxury hotels across Australia, France, and Greece. Her experience in these world-class environments has shaped her refined approach to skincare, combining technical excellence with a deep appreciation for holistic wellbeing.
With a degree in higher education with a strong commitment to ongoing professional development, Kayleigh is passionate about staying at the forefront of skincare innovation. She believes that advanced knowledge and continuous learning enable her to deliver the highest level of care and to educate clients with confidence and integrity.
At Update Aesthetics, Kayleigh brings her passion for advanced facial technologies and her signature wellness-led touch to every treatment. She blends clinical precision with relaxation, creating a results-driven yet restorative experience.
Kayleigh is committed to helping each client achieve healthy, radiant skin through personalised treatment plans and tailored homecare routines -empowering them to make skincare an essential part of self-care and confidence
Leah Row - Skin Therapist
Leah is an experienced and award-winning Skin Therapist dedicated to achieving measurable improvements in skin health and confidence. Recognised as Dermalogica Student of the Year and winner of the Cornish Skills Competition, Leah brings exceptional skill and professionalism to her role.
Holding Level 2 and 3 Beauty Therapy qualifications, along with multiple advanced certifications, Leah continues to develop her expertise across clinical aesthetics. She specialises in HydraFacials, laser treatments, bespoke facials, and therapeutic massage, combining technical precision with a calm and reassuring approach.
Leah’s spa and wellness background complements her results-driven treatments, ensuring every patient receives an experience that is both effective and restorative. She is a valued member of the Update Aesthetics team, known for her commitment to continuous learning and exceptional patient care
Mr John Blythe (FRCS) - Consultant Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon
Mr John Blythe is a highly skilled Consultant Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon specialising in a range of advanced surgical procedures. With a focus on enhancing facial aesthetics and restoring natural beauty, he offers a variety of procedures, including:
Facelifts
Neck Lifts
Brow Lifts
Ear Lobe Correction
Blepharoplasty (Upper and Lower Eyelids)
Facial Scar Revision
Facial Lesion and Skin Cancer Removal
An initial consultation is required to discuss your goals and determine the best treatment plan.
Lauren Frost - Independent Aesthetic Nurse Prescriber
Lauren is an Independent Nurse Prescriber with 13 years of clinical experience. Her background in General Practice, combined with a specialist interest in Clinical Dermatology, gives her a thorough understanding of skin health that underpins everything she does.
Lauren has extensive experience in aesthetics and takes a results-driven, patient-centred approach to treatment.
She believes a great outcome starts with a thoughtful consultation, so she takes the time to understand each patient’s concerns, goals and what they’d genuinely like to achieve.
Her particular passion is skin quality. Lauren especially enjoys treatments that improve the overall health, condition and appearance of the skin, and she creates carefully considered treatment plans tailored to each individual.
Poppy Blenkin- Front of House
Poppy is often the first person you’ll meet at Update Aesthetics, and she makes sure every visit starts calmly.
She looks after patients at our Truro clinic from their first enquiry through to aftercare follow-ups. She manages appointments and consultations and answers questions along the way, so the experience feels personal and unhurried.
Poppy shares the clinic’s belief that great aesthetics starts with feeling at ease. Her favourite part of the role is welcoming patients back and seeing their confidence grow.
