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The Skin Laine Story

A consultation-led skin and laser clinic in Ballina, where healthy skin starts with understanding it.

Treatment room at Skin Laine in Ballina with a prepared bed and glowing Skin Laine neon sign on the wall.

Located within the Atlantic Medical Centre in Ballina, Co. Mayo, Skin Laine is an advanced skin, laser and aesthetics clinic dedicated to helping clients achieve healthier, more confident skin through personalised care, advanced technology and evidence-based treatments.

We believe every skin journey should begin with understanding. That's why we take a consultation-led approach, assessing your skin, concerns, lifestyle and goals before recommending any treatment. By looking at the bigger picture, we're able to create tailored treatment plans that support both immediate improvements and long-term skin health.

Our expertise spans a wide range of concerns, including acne, rosacea, pigmentation, skin ageing, redness, scarring and hair thinning. We offer a carefully curated selection of advanced treatments including bespoke skin therapies, professional peels, SkinPen Microneedling, Gentlo RF Microneedling, Celluma LED Light Therapy, IPL skin rejuvenation, laser hair reduction, vascular and pigmentation treatments, Calecim Hair Restoration and selected skin lesion removal.

To deliver the highest standard of care, we combine industry-leading technologies with science-backed skincare and treatment protocols, ensuring every recommendation is tailored to your skin's unique needs and goals.

Skin Laine was founded by Elaine Armstrong, an Advanced Skin and Laser Therapist with over 20 years of experience in the beauty, spa and wellness industry. Passionate about skin health and client education, Elaine has built Skin Laine around a simple philosophy: providing honest advice, personalised care and treatments that deliver meaningful, measurable results.

Working alongside Elaine is Ciara, Skin Therapist, who shares the same passion for skin health and exceptional client care. Together, they provide a welcoming, professional environment where clients feel supported, informed and confident throughout their skin journey.

Today, Skin Laine welcomes clients from Ballina, Mayo and beyond who are looking for trusted expertise, advanced treatments and a personalised approach to healthier skin.

No pressure. No one-size-fits-all solutions. Just expert guidance, personalised treatment plans and a commitment to helping you achieve healthy, confident skin.

Healthy, confident skin starts with understanding it.

At Skin Laine, we believe successful skin treatments begin with a thorough understanding of your skin, your concerns and your goals. Based in Ballina, Co. Mayo.

Our advanced skin and laser clinic combines evidence-based treatments with personalised care to deliver natural, measurable results. Whether you're looking to improve skin health, address specific concerns or explore advanced aesthetic treatments, every journey begins with a detailed consultation and a tailored treatment plan designed around you.

Team

Meet the Team

At Skin Laine, we believe great results begin with expertise, honesty and a genuine understanding of each client's unique needs. Our team is passionate about helping you achieve healthier, more confident skin through personalised treatment plans, advanced technologies and evidence-based care.

Elaine

Founder & Advanced Skin & Laser Therapist

Elaine Armstrong

Elaine is the founder of Skin Laine and brings over 20 years of experience within the beauty, spa and wellness industry. With a Level 6 qualification in Advanced Skincare and Aesthetics, she has built a reputation for delivering personalised, results-driven treatments while placing skin health and client education at the heart of every journey.

Specialising in advanced skin and laser therapies, Elaine's expertise includes the treatment of pigmentation, vascular concerns, unwanted hair, skin ageing, scarring and overall skin rejuvenation. She is highly experienced in laser technologies, microneedling, chemical peels, skin lesion removal and regenerative treatment protocols.

Known for her honest, consultation-led approach, Elaine takes the time to understand each client's concerns before creating a tailored treatment plan designed to deliver safe, natural-looking and measurable results.

Her philosophy is simple: healthy skin starts with understanding it.

Portrait of Ciara, Skin Laine skin therapist and social media manager.

Skin Therapist

Ciara

Ciara is a qualified Skin Therapist with a Level 6 qualification in Advanced Skincare and a passion for helping clients achieve healthy, resilient skin through personalised care.

She specialises in professional skin treatments including O COSMEDICS and PCA SKIN, Cellstory & SkinPen Microneedling, IPL treatments and dermaplaning. Combining technical expertise with a warm and approachable manner, Ciara is dedicated to creating treatment experiences that are both results-driven and enjoyable.

Ciara believes that every skin journey is unique and enjoys guiding clients towards greater confidence through tailored treatment plans, education and ongoing support.

The Skin Laine Difference

Together, Elaine and Ciara provide advanced skin, laser and aesthetic treatments in a welcoming, professional environment where clients feel listened to, supported and confident in their care.

From your first consultation to your long-term skin journey, our focus remains the same: delivering personalised treatments, honest advice and measurable results that support healthier skin for years to come.

Advanced expertise. Personalised care. Healthy, confident skin. ✨

Recognition

Awards & accolades

Skin Laine and founder Elaine Armstrong have been recognised across the industry’s leading skin and aesthetics awards.

Elaine Armstrong holding the PCA Skin Clinic of the Year and Best Social Media Presence 2025 awards
Double Winner · 2025

PCA Skin, Irish Clinic of the Year & Best Social Media Presence

The Skin Laine team celebrating with an award on the night
Highly Commended

Beauty Industry Awards, Skin Clinic of the Year

Skin Laine at the Image Business of Beauty Awards 2025
Finalist · 2025

Image Business of Beauty Awards, Laser Clinic of the Year

Elaine Armstrong at an O Cosmedics partner event
Elite Partner · 2026

O Cosmedics approved Elite Clinic Partner

Beauty Industry Awards

  • Highly Commended

    Skin Clinic of the Year · 2025

  • Highly Commended

    Skin Clinic of the Year · 2026

Professional Clinic Awards (PCA)

  • Winner

    Irish Skin Clinic of the Year · 2025

  • Winner

    Best Social Media Presence · 2025

Image Business of Beauty Awards

  • Finalist

    Laser Clinic of the Year

Safety in Beauty Awards

Winners announced October 2026

  • Nominated

    Best Non-Medical Aesthetic / Skin Clinic · 2026

  • Nominated

    Clinic Team of the Year · 2026

  • Nominated

    Aesthetic Clinic of the Year · 2026

  • Nominated

    Best in Customer Service · 2026 · Elaine Armstrong

  • Nominated

    Aesthetic Clinic Therapist of the Year · 2026 · Elaine Armstrong

O Cosmedics

  • Elite Partner

    Approved Elite Clinic Partner · 2026