Dr. Paul Banwell
Client
Dr. Paul Banwell is an award-winning, internationally trained British Plastic & Cosmetic Surgeon, and a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons. Known for his refined surgical techniques and artistic approach to aesthetics, he runs a private practice that blends innovation, science, and patient-centred care.
Objective
Transform Instagram into a high-performing channel for education, trust-building, and lead generation by enhancing brand awareness, increasing organic reach and engagement, and driving measurable growth in followers and consultation inquiries.
Difficulties
The account faced low engagement due to a large number of fake followers and slow organic growth. Inquiry volume and content performance were underwhelming, and the page lacked a unique concept and cohesive brand identity, limiting the visibility of Dr. Banwell’s expertise.
Our Solution
- Crafted a distinctive creative direction "The Art of Surgery", merging the aesthetics of human form with elements of culture and design to differentiate the brand and strengthen visual identity.
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- Established authority and trust by showcasing Dr. Banwell’s expertise through talking-head videos, Q&As, expert commentary, patient testimonials, and educational storytelling.
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- Diversified content formats across Reels, carousels, memes, and interactive Stories, including gamified formats and celebrity-inspired content, to increase reach and audience engagement.
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- Built an organic lead-generation funnel with lead magnets like skincare guides and checklists, live sessions, strategic CTAs, and consistent before-and-after showcases.
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- Boosted visibility and awareness through collaborations (including a LIVE with Calum Best), strategic giveaways, media mentions, and paid post promotion to reach high-intent audiences.
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- Maintained relevance and optimization with regular style updates, refreshed Highlights and bio for SEO, and ongoing content performance analysis.
The Results
- Achieved a 55% increase in followers and a significant rise in profile visits, driven by organic content and consistent expert-focused storytelling.
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- Feed and video reach surged by over 1,570%, with Reels becoming a central growth lever through diverse, educational, and engaging formats.
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- Website clicks rose by 1,476%, supported by strong calls to action and lead-nurturing content.
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- Instagram evolved into a powerful tool for brand discovery, trust-building, and lead generation, contributing to sustained account performance and visibility.
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- Resolved the issue of low-quality audience by reducing fake followers to a minimum, resulting in healthier engagement metrics and improved reach quality.
CLIENT FEEDBACK
DR. Paul Banwell, MD, UK
We engaged The Setters as the best medical social media agency in the world. Masha is a tour de force. Her team were amazing and my personal main contact Arina was incredible and extremely kind, efficient, enthusiastic, and adaptable.