Clinical Excellence in Non-Surgical Aesthetics

By Dr Edwin Anthony, Lead Clinician, Contoura Medical · Treatments delivered by Nurse Rashmi Mehta · Last updated 5 November 2026

Orovenza London is the doctor-led non-surgical aesthetics division of Contoura Medical, based at Langham Hospital in Marylebone. Treatments are delivered by Nurse Rashmi Mehta, with medical oversight and prescribing from Dr Edwin Anthony, and a route to surgical care when needed.

What Orovenza London offers

Orovenza London offers non-surgical aesthetic treatments, including injectables, skin treatments, energy devices and lasers, for adults who want to look fresher without surgery. It sits inside Contoura Medical, a surgical practice known for VASER liposuction, lipoedema surgery, gynaecomastia correction and QuantumRF skin tightening. That means your nurse works alongside a surgical team rather than on her own. The practical benefit is honesty about limits. Some concerns, such as heavy skin laxity or significant fat, respond far better to surgery than to any injection or device. When that is the case, we say so and can refer you to the surgical team at Contoura Medical for an opinion.

• Doctor-led treatment by Dr Edwin Anthony or Nurse Rashmi Mehta (Aesthetic Nurse)
• Prescription-only treatments prescribed by Dr Edwin Anthony (GMC registered), Lead Clinician
• Hospital-based setting at Langham Hospital, 77 Hallam Street, W1W 5HB
• Treatments for adults aged 18 and over only

You can read more about the team and how we work on our About Orovenza page.

Why choosing a registered practitioner matters

Non-surgical aesthetics in the UK is still lightly regulated. Anyone can currently buy some products and inject them, which is why checking who treats you is so important.

• Save Face, a government-approved register, received more than 3,000 reports of complications and adverse outcomes in 2023, a 35% rise on 2020, with dermal fillers making up almost 70% of complaints, as reported in a House of Commons debate in September 2025.
• The government's 2023 consultation on licensing non-surgical procedures drew almost 12,000 responses, and in August 2025 it announced plans for a local authority licensing scheme for injectables and restrictions on the highest-risk procedures.
• The NHS advises checking that practitioners are on an accredited register such as the JCCP or Save Face, and asking who prescribes and who administers any prescription medicine.

How consultations work at Orovenza London

Every treatment at Orovenza London starts with a consultation. It is a proper medical assessment, not a sales conversation, and you are never expected to book treatment on the day.

1. Your goals. We ask what bothers you, in your words, and what you would like to change.
2. History and examination. Medical history, medicines, allergies, previous treatments and a close look at your skin or scalp.
3. Options. We explain which treatments could help, what each involves, the realistic result and the risks, including the option to do nothing.
4. Prescriber assessment. For prescription-only treatments, Dr Edwin Anthony is involved before anything is prescribed.
5. Time to think. You go away with a written plan and a clear idea of cost.
6. Aftercare. After treatment you have written instructions, a review where appropriate and a number to call.

Choosing non-surgical aesthetic treatments by concern

Most people arrive with a concern rather than a treatment name. The guide below groups our treatments by what they are usually used for. Many concerns overlap, and a plan often combines two approaches over several months.

When non-surgical is not enough

At Orovenza London, we would rather tell you a treatment will disappoint than sell it to you. Loose skin after weight loss, a heavy jowl, stubborn fat or lipoedema are examples where surgery may be the realistic answer.

• We explain the likely ceiling of any non-surgical result
• We can arrange a surgical opinion within Contoura Medical
• Non-surgical and surgical care can be planned together, for example skin quality work before or after a procedure

Orovenza London consultations take place at Langham Hospital in Marylebone, or call 020 3890 1911. Consultation fees are fixed and are not deducted from treatment prices, and your practitioner confirms your personal treatment cost at consultation. Book a consultation

Frequently asked questions

Who will treat me at Orovenza London?

Nurse Rashmi Mehta, the lead aesthetic nurse, carries out your consultation and treatment. Where a prescription-only medicine is involved, Dr Edwin Anthony, Lead Clinician at Contoura Medical, is the prescriber. You will always know who is prescribing and who is treating you before anything happens.

Do I need a consultation before treatment?

Yes, always. We need your medical history, an examination and a proper conversation about goals and risks before recommending anything. There is no obligation to book afterwards, and for some treatments we build in a gap so you have time to think.

How do I know which treatment is right for me?

Start with the concern, not the product. Use the table above as a rough guide, then let us assess you. Two people with similar lines may need quite different plans depending on skin thickness, age, lifestyle and what has been done before.

Where is Orovenza London based?

Orovenza London operates within Contoura Medical at Langham Hospital, 77 Hallam Street, Marylebone, London W1W 5HB. The hospital setting means treatments take place in clinical rooms with medical support available, which matters most on the rare occasions when something unexpected happens.

Can you refer me for surgery?

Yes. Because Orovenza London is part of Contoura Medical, we can arrange a surgical consultation if non-surgical options are unlikely to give you the result you want. Common examples include marked skin laxity, stubborn fat and lipoedema, where surgery may be more effective.

Are your treatments suitable for men?

Yes. We treat men as well as women, and common requests from men include anti-wrinkle injections, skin tightening and help with thinning hair. Facial anatomy and skin differ between men and women, so doses, placement and treatment plans are adjusted to keep results looking natural.

How do I check that a practitioner is registered?

Nurses can be checked on the Nursing and Midwifery Council register and doctors on the General Medical Council register, both free online. You can also look for accredited registers such as the JCCP or Save Face. Our About Orovenza page links to the official search tools.

Can I combine treatments?

Often, yes. Many good results come from pairing a treatment for structure with one for skin quality. We usually space treatments out rather than doing everything at once, so each can settle and we can judge what is actually working.

What happens if I have a problem after treatment?

Call us straight away on 020 3890 1911. You receive written aftercare advice after every treatment, and we arrange a review if anything concerns you. Having doctor oversight within the practice means medical input is available if a complication needs managing.

Do non-surgical facelifts actually work?

They can improve skin quality and mild to moderate laxity, but they do not reproduce the result of a surgical facelift. Radiofrequency microneedling such as Morpheus8, collagen-stimulating injectables and carefully placed filler can firm and refresh the face gradually over several months. Where skin is heavy or loose, the improvement will be limited. We will tell you this at consultation and can arrange a surgical opinion within Contoura Medical.

Can non-medics do aesthetics in the UK?

At present, many non-surgical treatments in England can still be carried out by people without a medical or nursing qualification, which is why the government has announced plans for a licensing scheme. Anti-wrinkle injections contain a prescription-only medicine, so a qualified prescriber must assess you and prescribe it. At Orovenza London, treatments are delivered by a registered nurse, Nurse Rashmi Mehta, and prescription-only medicines are prescribed by Dr Edwin Anthony.

Do you treat anyone under 18?

No. All Orovenza treatments are for adults aged 18 and over. We may ask for identification if age is unclear. This reflects good practice and the direction of UK regulation, which is tightening protections for young people seeking cosmetic procedures.

Sources

1. Non-Surgical Aesthetic and Cosmetic Treatments debate, UK Parliament Hansard
2. Crackdown on unsafe cosmetic procedures to protect the public, GOV.UK Department of Health and Social Care
3. Choosing who will do your cosmetic procedure, NHS
4. Joint Council for Cosmetic Practitioners, JCCP