1. What services does Skin Sense GP Clinic provide?

We are just not a Skin Clinic in Chelmsford, but we also provide a range of Private Medical services – including GP services, Consultations with Specialists in Gynaecology, Urology, Psychiatry, General Surgery, Dermatology and Plastic Surgeons along with Aesthetic treatments.

2. What can I see the GP about?

If you need a fast alternative to your NHS GP or require a one-off service like a mole check, sexual health screening or health check, our same day Chelmsford Private GP services are here to help. We treat both acute and chronic conditions and offerGP Services include: General Practice, Health Screening & Medicals, Mole Checks, Sexual Health Tests, Coil clinics, Blood tests, Minor procedures for cysts & lumps and more – all from experienced private doctors.

3. Is a referral required to see a Specialist?

A referral is generally not required to see a Specialist Privately, but check with your Insurance provider if going through insurance.

4. Do you accept insurance?

Yes, we accept some private health insurance plans. But please contact us to confirm if your insurance is accepted. None of the Aesthetic services are covered by insurance.

5. How can I book an appointment?

Its very easy to book an appointment with us depending on what you prefereither by calling us on 01245 206106 (or)emailing us your query to info@skinsensegpclinic.com (or)you can Book Online directly if you know what you want!

Pronokal Diet

SkinSense Private GP Chelmsford offers medically supervised Pronokal Diet for fast, safe weight loss. This ketogenic program, guided by a dedicated GP, ensures long-term maintenance and a healthier lifestyle.

Procedure

The PronoKal Method® is a personalized weight loss and slimming treatment based on a strict programme that controls the intake of proteins, vitamins and minerals by the patient, while reducing the ingestion of lipids and carbohydrates. The Pronokal Method helps you lose weight with the support of a multidisciplinary team and helps you maintain results long term. The multidisciplinary team of professionals include registered dietitians, psychological adviser and personal trainer. The entire programme is completed under supervision of our Doctors.

Stages of Pronokal Diet

The method is divided into three stages

Active, Re-education Phase and Maintenance Phase.

These three stages are designed to enable the patient to reach the desired weight and maintain it long term thanks to having acquired new knowledge, healthier eating habits and the introduction of physical exercise into the daily routine.

Active Stage

In the first (or Active) stage, after a thorough health check and medical history, Dr Soumya Lanka (who has been trained specially to prescribe the method) decides if the patient can engage in the treatment. With the patient´s commitment, both agree in targeting 80% of the weight reduction during this stage. To achieve it, the patient follows a diet composed of some vegetables and hydrolyzed protein products, combined with the correct supplementation of vitamins and minerals. Each of these protein products contains 15 grams of high biological value proteins. Over time the hydrolyzed protein products get gradually replaced with regular protein rich foods. The intake of carbohydrates and fats are restricted in order to induce a state of ketosis in the patient. This process, which is closely monitored by our prescribing doctor, means that most of the required energy is sourced from the stored body fat. The result is a reduction in body fat.

Re-education Stage

On completion of the Active stage (Stage 1), the patient then enters the Re-education stage (Stage 2). This second stage is characterized by the progressive introduction of different food groups in the diet, allowing for the further 20% of the target weight loss to be achieved. The rate of weight reduction during this second stage is slower than in the first stage, which is essential to enable for physiological adjustments and re-stabilization. Throughout this stage, the dietitians will advise the patient and help in the adoption of a healthier lifestyle.

Maintenance Stage

Once the target weight is reached, the prescribing doctor moves the patient to the Maintenance stage (Stage 3). This third and final stage lasts two years, during which the patient will follow a completely normal and balanced diet under the dietitians’ supervision (free of charge), with the aim on maintaining the achieved healthy weight.

The work of our doctors and Pronokal dietitians is complemented with the participation of the personal trainer and psychological coach. The role of the personal trainer is to advise the patient on appropriate exercises for each stage of treatment (many of which can be done at home). The aim is to speed-up the metabolic rate, accelerating the weight loss and improving muscle tone. The psychological coach helps the patient to find the intellectual and emotional tools that reinforce the commitment to following the path towards acquiring a healthy weight and improved quality of life.

Price

The cost of the treatment is determined by each patient’s individual needs and the personalised approach required for their treatment.

Description	Price
Initial Consultation	£100
First visit: Consultation + Prescription (Your own Blood tests within the last 3 months)	£100
Consultation + Prescription + Blood Tests	£350
Second visit (after 20-30 days): Follow Up Consultation	£50+ Blood Tests as required
Further visits	£50 per consultation

Disclaimer: Please be aware that results and benefits may vary from patient to patient taking into consideration factors such as age, lifestyle and medical history.

Pronokal Diet FAQ's

1. What is the PronoKal diet?

The PronoKal diet is a medically-supervised weight-loss programme that uses a very low calorie ketogenic approach combined with tailored nutrition, exercise advice and coaching. pronokal.co.uk+1

2. Who is it for?

It is suitable for adults who need to lose weight for health or aesthetic reasons and are able to commit to regular follow-up with the clinic. At the Skin Sense GP Clinic, weight-loss support including PronoKal is part of their offered services. Dovesoft Tech+1

3. What happens at the initial consultation?

You’ll meet with a doctor and/or nutrition specialist who will assess your medical history, weight-loss goals, suitability for the diet, and discuss the plan ahead. PronoKal emphasises individualisation. PronoKal+1

4. What does the diet involve?

A phase of very low-calorie ketogenic diet to start with. pronokal.co.uk+1
Use of specific PronoKal branded nutritional products (as part of the protocol). PronoKal+1
Gradual introduction of food groups and lifestyle changes to help maintain results long-term. pronokal.co.uk
Support from medical, nutrition and physical-activity coaching. PronoKal

5. How quickly might I see results?

According to PronoKal information: initial weight loss happens quite quickly, with studies suggesting significant fat-loss and muscle-protection when the protocol is followed. pronokal.co.uk+1
However, individual results will vary and are dependent on adherence, metabolism, starting weight, etc.

6. What are the benefits compared with a standard diet?

Some of the claimed benefits:

Higher proportion of weight loss from fat rather than muscle. pronokal.co.uk
Structured, medically supervised approach. PronoKal+1
After-care and support built in (PronoKal mentions 2 years free follow-up in UK version). pronokal.co.uk

7. Are there any risks or things I should know?

As with any very low-calorie or ketogenic diet, medical supervision is important.
People with certain medical conditions (e.g., some heart, kidney, liver problems, or those pregnant/breast-feeding) may not be suitable – this needs to be assessed individually by the clinic.
Close monitoring is required to ensure safety, especially in the early phases.
Diet regimes rely on commitment to follow-up and lifestyle changes; if you stop or don’t adhere, results may not be sustained.

8. What kind of follow-up is involved?

At Skin Sense GP Clinic you can expect regular check-ins with the medical team, monitoring of your progress, adjustment of the diet plan, nutrition/behaviour guidance and gradually reintroducing more food groups and stabilisation phases. The PronoKal programme emphasises long-term maintenance. pronokal.co.uk+1

9. How do I get started?

Contact Skin Sense GP Clinic in Chelmsford to book a consultation. Dovesoft Tech+1
During your consultation you’ll be assessed for suitability, and if appropriate the diet programme will be explained with costs, schedule and what’s required from you.
You’ll then commence the phases under medical guidance.

10. Will there be any special food products?

Yes — the PronoKal method uses its specific nutritional products (meals/snacks) as part of the protocol to ensure correct protein, calorie and carbohydrate balance within the ketogenic approach. PronoKal+1

11. What happens after I reach my weight goal?

The programme emphasises a maintenance phase and behavioural/ nutritional education to help avoid rebound weight gain. The clinic will support you in transitioning to a sustainable healthy-eating lifestyle. pronokal.co.uk+1

12. How much does it cost?

Costs are not listed directly on the clinic’s website for the PronoKal programme; you will need to ask the clinic directly for pricing details, any product costs, follow-up costs and what is included in the programme.