Our Team

At Hourglass Aesthetics we want our clients to feel they are in safe hands, our team of talented aesthetics practitioners are highly qualified, providing a range of treatments using safe techniques to achieve natural-appearing results. We are always happy to discuss any concerns clients have, it is of utmost importance that clients feel comfortable and in control.

Aesthetics treatments can have a significant psychological impact, it is important to take this into consideration when delivering treatment. This is something that is ingrained within the teaching processes of our Training Academy, making clients feel at ease and building trust is as important as being highly skilled at delivering treatments.

Get to know our team below, each member has a variety of skills. Find the right practitioner for you.

Dr. Hassan Abbas - MBChB, BSc(Hons) MRCP

Clinical Director, Training Programme Director and Lead Aesthetics Practitioner

Dr. Abbas delivers a range of simple and advanced aesthetics procedures, including botulinum toxin, dermal fillers, rhinoplasty (filler nosejob), safe filler correction/dissolving, and lipolysis (DESO/Aqualyx fat dissolving). He also delivers formal Training to Healthcare Professionals in Foundation and Advanced Medical Aesthetics. Dr. Abbas otherwise has a very strong medical and procedural background as a Consultant in Cardiology and General Internal Medicine, alongside spending several years conducting postgraduate Medical Research.

Out of work Dr. Abbas enjoys spending time with his two daughters, exploring the outdoors, guitar, reading and the gym. You may be exposed to some of his musical taste in the clinic!

Dr. Alice Duke - MChD, BChD(Dist), BSc, MFDS(RCS Ed.), MSc(Dist)

Senior Aesthetics Practitioner

Dr. Duke delivers a range of botulinum toxin and dermal filler treatments at the clinic. She is also currently a senior registrar in Restorative Dentistry working towards consultancy. Her main interests are restoring optimal smile aesthetics and implant dentistry. Being very passionate about medical aesthetics, her goal is to optimise facial harmony in a natural manner, delivering this with subtle finesse.

Dr. Duke has an impressive resume, graduating from the University of Leeds with a Distinction in dental surgery and undertaking a year of core training in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Queen Victoria Hospital, East Grinstead. She gained experience in management of facial injuries, head and neck cancers, facial disproportion and facial pain. This was followed by further training in Orthodontics, Paediatric Dentistry and Restorative Dentistry. Dr. Duke completed her aesthetics training with Dr Hassan Abbas at Hourglass Aesthetics Training Academy.

Out of work Dr. Duke enjoy spending time at the gym, fashion, interior design and exploring the beautiful Aberdeenshire countryside.

Paula Cunningham - BSc, MSc, NMC

Aesthetics Practitioner

Paula is an NMC-registered Advanced Nurse Practitioner with a BSc in Nursing and MSc in Advanced Practice. She is also an independent Prescriber. Paula is a member of the British Association of Cosmetic Nurses and offers a range of Botulinum Toxin and Dermal Filler treatments at the clinic.

‘Outside of work I enjoy travelling and walking my dog Toby. I am an avid gamer with a passion for everything Japanese; it is my favourite destination in the world’.

Georgia Murray - BSc, NMC

Clinic Coordinator & Aesthetics Practitioner

Georgia is an NMC-registered, experienced nurse with a BSc in Adult nursing. Georgia trained in Glasgow and has a professional nursing experience in neurosurgery, major trauma and latterly, emergency medicine. Georgia is instrumental at Hourglass Aesthetics in her Clinic Coordinator role. She also runs her own clinics as an Aesthetics Practitioner, offering a range of Botulinum Toxin and Dermal Filler treatments.  

‘Outside of work I enjoy the gym and exploring the countryside with my two dogs Isla and Luna!’

Emma Longhurst - BACP

Counsellor / Mental Health Practitioner

Emma Longhurst is a BACP-Registered Counsellor/Mental Health Practitioner that provides comprehensive therapeutic services for individuals seeking both short and long-term therapy. With a strong foundation in Person-Centered Counseling and Psychotherapy, she employs an integrative approach that specialises in Trauma-Informed Narrative Therapy. This approach involves engaging deeply with clients' stories, exploring events in chronological order, and systematically addressing negative associations and responses. It is particularly effective in addressing the effects of complex trauma arising from a range of sources, including sexual abuse, domestic violence, harmful attachment experiences, and abusive institutions and systems.

Her therapeutic approach prioritises the client's comfort and establishes a safe space for healing and growth. By working at a pace and depth that is suitable for each individual, Emma aims to facilitate lasting change in their lives. She offers sessions that provide a supportive environment where clients can feel heard, valued, and empowered within the therapeutic relationship.

Emma’s areas of expertise include Abuse, Addictions, Anger management, Anxiety, Bereavement, Child related issues, Cultural issues, Depression, Eating disorders, Identity issues, Infertility, Life coaching, Loss, Men's issues, Obsessions, OCD, Personal development, Phobias, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy related issues, Redundancy, Relationships, Self esteem, Self-harm, Service veterans, Sex-related issues, Sexuality, Spirituality, Stress, Trauma, Women's issues and Work related issues.