About Fiona

Hi,
I'm Fiona.

I used to be a nurse. Then I worked as a consultant in pharmaceuticals. Now I spend my days helping people in East Lothian feel more confident in their own skin — without changing who they are.

If you're reading this, you're probably a little curious about aesthetics — maybe a little nervous too. That's completely normal.

Fiona Russell, nurse-trained aesthetic practitioner and founder of AF13 Aesthetics & Skin, Tranent
Fiona Russell performing a specialist facial treatment at AF13 Aesthetics
Specialist Facial
AF13 Aesthetics & Skin
In Practice

Clinical expertise.
Personal care.

Every treatment is tailored entirely to you — never a generic protocol. Fiona takes the time to understand your skin, your concerns, and your goals before recommending anything.

"Every treatment is carried out with the same care I'd want for myself."

From NHS to Aesthetics

My career gives you the safety of clinical training, the knowledge of pharmaceutical expertise, and the artistry of aesthetic medicine — all in one practitioner.

FoundationNurse Trained
NHS Nursing

Trained as a registered nurse in the NHS — mastering anatomy, injection technique, patient care and clinical safety. This foundation is what sets nurse-trained practitioners apart from beauty therapists, and it underpins every treatment I deliver.

IndustryPharmaceutical Consultant
Pharmaceutical Consultancy

Worked as a consultant in the pharmaceutical industry gaining deep knowledge of product formulations, active ingredients and clinical evidence. This understanding of how treatments work at a cellular level goes far beyond what most practitioners have access to.

SpecialismAdvanced Aesthetics
Aesthetic Medicine

Advanced training in injectables, dermal fillers, skin boosters and skin treatments — combining clinical precision with an artistic eye. The goal has always been natural results that enhance, not change.

TodayFully Insured
AF13 Aesthetics & Skin

Founded AF13 in Tranent, East Lothian to offer something different — boutique, personal care where you see the same practitioner every time. Natural results, honest advice, and a genuine relationship with every client.

Credentials & Qualifications

Everything you need to know to feel confident before your first visit.

Nurse Trained

NHS trained registered nurse — anatomy, injection technique and clinical safety are the foundation of every treatment.

Pharmaceutical Consultant

Industry expertise in formulations, active ingredients and clinical evidence — knowledge that goes beyond most practitioners.

Beauty Guild Member

Registered member of the Beauty Guild — an independent professional body setting standards in aesthetic practice.

Full Clinical Insurance

Comprehensively insured for all treatments delivered at AF13. Your safety and peace of mind are non-negotiable.

Ongoing CPD

Continuous professional development — regularly attending advanced training to stay at the forefront of aesthetic medicine.

Safe Prescribing Compliance

All injectable treatments use prescription-only medicines under a fully compliant prescribing pathway — never grey-market products.

What Makes Us Different

I founded AF13 to do aesthetics differently — boutique, personal, and genuinely focused on you.

01
One Practitioner, Always

You'll see me — Fiona — every single visit. No locums, no rotating staff. You build a relationship with someone who knows your face, your history, and your goals.

02
Medical-Grade Safety

My nursing background and pharmaceutical experience mean clinical safety is built into every treatment — not bolted on as an afterthought. I understand anatomy, complications, and how to manage risk.

03
Honest, Not Sales-Driven

I'll always tell you what you don't need. Sometimes the best treatment plan is doing less, not more. I would rather send you away happy than recommend something unnecessary.

04
Local & Personal

Based in Tranent, serving East Lothian with genuine personal care. No corporate brand, no conveyor belt — just a skilled practitioner who cares about your results and your experience.

★★★★★
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Fiona made me feel completely at ease from the moment I walked in. Her attention to detail and natural approach gave me exactly the confidence boost I was looking for — without looking done. I wouldn't go anywhere else.

Sarah M.
Dermal Fillers · East Lothian

Let's Talk About Your Goals

Book a consultation. Whether you're curious or committed — I'd love to meet you.

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