Sarah Gaughan is the Clinical Lead and an Aesthetic Nurse Prescriber at PHI Clinic, Harley Street. Sarah qualified as a nurse from the National University of Ireland, Galway in 2014, working initially in plastics and reconstruction before joining PHI Clinic in 2016, where she has worked closely with Dr Tapan Patel for the past decade.
Qualifications and registration
- BSc Nursing Science (Honours), National University of Ireland, Galway, 2014
- Independent Nurse Prescriber (INP), King's College London
- Post Graduate Diploma in Injectable Medicine / Facial Aesthetic Medicine
- NMC Registration (15B0463C), searchable on the public register
- NVQ Level 3 in Facial Treatments and Skincare
- VTCT Level 4 Laser and IPL Treatments
- Core of Knowledge in Laser and Light Therapies
Areas of specialism
Sarah specialises in combination treatments that bring together multiple modalities for refined, holistic outcomes:
- Injectables: Botox and dermal fillers
- Laser treatments and skin resurfacing
- Energy-based devices (EBD)
- Radiofrequency treatments
- High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU)
- Vascular laser
- Combination protocols across face and body
Approach
Sarah treats every consultation as a journey, not just a treatment. She likes to understand the why behind each patient's goals: a milestone, a birthday, a wedding, a life change. Treatment is planned around that meaning, supporting patients to enhance their confidence with subtle, natural results.
Book a consultation with Sarah Gaughan at PHI Clinic, 102 Harley Street, London.
Conditions treated by Sarah
Sarah treats a wide range of facial-ageing concerns including dynamic and static wrinkles, frown lines, smile lines, and jowl heaviness with injectables and energy-based combinations.


