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Skin and SanctuaryLogo

Skin and Sanctuary

[6 miles from Hither Green]

We are an exciting, caring & intelligent medical aesthetics team in Hackney. Supported by technology such as Visia Skin Analysis, innovative treatments like Prohfilo and the most effective of skincare...[READ MORE]


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170a Victoria Park Road, London, E9 7HD

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Dermaperfect Skin Clinic

[8 miles from Hither Green]

Dermaperfect Skin Clinic is run by Dr. Penelope Tympanidis. Ideally situated to serve the towns of Loughton, Wandsworth & Enfield, Dermaperfect Skin Clinic specialise in Dermatology and offer treatme...[READ MORE]


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137 Harley Street, Marylebone, London, W1G 6BF

Woodford Medical Aesthetics LondonLogo

Woodford Medical Aesthetics London

[8 miles from Hither Green]

At Woodford Medical we are a professional and trusted partnership who have worked in the aesthetic and cosmetic industry since 1995. What distinguishes us here at Woodford Medical is that we aim to ...[READ MORE]


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8 Upper Wimpole Street, Marylebone, London, W1G 6LH

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Halcyon Aesthetics

[8 miles from Hither Green]

5 out of 5

From 5 Review(s)

Halcyon Aesthetics By Dr OBT Dr OBT, is a practicing consultant Plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgeon. He is registered as a specialist Plastic Surgeon.[READ MORE]


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2 Hinde Street, London, W1U 2AZ

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Dr Haus Dermatology

[8 miles from Hither Green]

5 out of 5

From 1 Review(s)

Dr Haus Dermatology is headed by Dr Ariel Haus who qualified in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil over 20 years ago. Since then his passion has been to help his patients feel confident about their skin. [READ MORE]


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75 Harley Street, London, W1G 8QL

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Aesthetics by Soniya Behrens

[8 miles from Hither Green]

5 out of 5

From 7 Review(s)

Aesthetics by Soniya Behrens is located within the Behrens Dental Practice is a private clinic that provides five-star dedicated service, located in a beautiful Georgian building in the...[READ MORE]


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21 Thurloe Place, South Kensington, London, SW7 2SP

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NuYu London Ltd

[9 miles from Hither Green]

Based in Primrose Hill, at NuYu you can be confident that you will receive an objective professional consultation, followed by expert administration of your chosen treatment. To ensure that we can del...[READ MORE]


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9 Princess Road, Primrose Hill, London, NW1 8JN

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Dr Eric Toni

[14 miles from Hither Green]

5 out of 5

From 3 Review(s)

Dr Eric Toni's clinic is located in Enfield, London. Ideally situated to serve the towns of Potters Bar, Barnet, Waltham Cross, Cheshunt & Enfield, Dr Eric Toni offers treatments such as Fine line &...[READ MORE]


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1 Genotin Terrace, Enfield, EN1 2AF

Binsina Laser ClinicLogo

Binsina Laser Clinic

[18 miles from Hither Green]

Binsina Laser Clinic is a leading medical aesthetic Clinic in Harrow, providing skincare treatments such as Acne & Acne Scarring, Pigmentation & Melesma, Fine Line & Wrinkle reduction, Cellulite R...[READ MORE]


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2 Broadway Parade, Pinner Road, North Harrow, HA2 7SY

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Prem-Aesthetics & Dermatology

[26 miles from Hither Green]

Prem Aesthetics & Clinical Dermatology is a clinic dedicated to the promotion and preservation of healthy skin: the largest organ in the human body.[READ MORE]


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4 Forelands Place, Bell Street, Sawbridgeworth, CM21 9QD

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Body and Beauty Studio

[26 miles from Hither Green]

Located in Woking, the Body and Beauty Studio offers both aesthetic non-surgical treatments alongside traditional beauty therapies. They are easily accessible from the local areas of Lightwater, Guil...[READ MORE]


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86 Maybury Road, Woking, GU21 5JH

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Skin Sense GP Clinic

[28 miles from Hither Green]

Dr Soumya Lanka MBBS, MRCGP, DRCOG, DFFP, DCH is a fully qualified GP and Aesthetic Doctor from a Surgical background. She has worked at the prestigious St Andrews burns and plastics unit at Broomfiel...[READ MORE]


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Skin Sense,, 27 Springfield Lyons Approach, Chelmsford, CM2 5LB

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Jaye Bird Aesthetics

[28 miles from Hither Green]

5 out of 5

From 74 Review(s)

Advanced skin & body clinic of excellence. Experts in a vast range of skin and body treatments in a safe, relaxing environment. Including laser hair removal, skin tightening, fat reduction, tattoo r...[READ MORE]


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4 Hermitage Road, St Johns, Woking, GU21 8TB

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Harpenden Skin Clinic

[29 miles from Hither Green]

5 out of 5

From 7 Review(s)

Harpenden Skin Clinic located in Harpenden, Hertfordshire specialises in facial aesthetics. The clinic is ideally situated to serve the towns of Luton, Stevenage & St Albans. Harpenden Skin Clinic of...[READ MORE]


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The Coach House, Pipers Lane, Harpenden, AL5 1AJ

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Mulberrys of Beaconsfield

[29 miles from Hither Green]

Welcome to Mulberry’s, an award-winning, exclusive beauty spa in the heart of Beaconsfield Old Town, Buckinghamshire. We believe in the personal touch and pride ourselves on creating an individ...[READ MORE]


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38 London End Road, Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, HP9 2JH

Woodford Medical Aesthetics EssexLogo

Woodford Medical Aesthetics Essex

[30 miles from Hither Green]

5 out of 5

From 1 Review(s)

At Woodford Medical we are a professional and trusted partnership who have worked in the aesthetic and cosmetic industry since 1995. What distinguishes us here at Woodford Medical is that we aim to ...[READ MORE]


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141 Main Road, Danbury, Chelmsford, CM3 4AA

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Urban Escape

[35 miles from Hither Green]

5 out of 5

From 10 Review(s)

Urban Escape is an exclusive beauty spa and aesthetics clinic just of the High Street in the beautiful Georgian town of Marlow. It's the perfect place to leave your day-to-day life behind and rel...[READ MORE]


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Rear Of 3 High Street, Marlow, SL7 1AU

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Fabelle Aesthetics

[38 miles from Hither Green]

Fabelle Aesthetics is a face, body and wellness clinic located on East Street, Farnham. We specialise in a range of non-surgical cosmetic treatments, including skin rejuvenation, skin tightening, ...[READ MORE]


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21c East Street, Farnham, GU9 7SD

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Facial Aesthetics

[38 miles from Hither Green]

5 out of 5

From 97 Review(s)

At Facial Aesthetics (Best Clinic South England 2023) we pride ourselves on delivering exceptionally high patient care where the patient is our focus. All treatments are overseen by Julie Scott (RGN...[READ MORE]


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The Clinic, Park House, Park Road, Rivenhall, CM8 3PS

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Suzannah Nicholas Health and Beauty

[41 miles from Hither Green]

5 out of 5

From 10 Review(s)

Exclusive Beauty Spa and Medical Aesthetic Clinic in the heart of Princes Risborough. Full Service Beauty Spa with the latest Hydrafacial Treatments along with a Medical Doctor Led Cosmetic Ae...[READ MORE]


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2-3 Church Street, Princes Risborough, Buckinghamshire, HP27 9AA

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Chiltern Medical Clinic Reading

[42 miles from Hither Green]

5 out of 5

From 4 Review(s)

The Chiltern Medical Clinic is based in both Goring on Thames, Oxfordshire and Reading, Berkshire. Run by the clinic's Medical Director, Dr Niall Munnelly, the clinic offers both surgical and non-sur...[READ MORE]


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60 Broad Street, Reading, RG1 2AF

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Woodford Medical Aesthetics Cambridge

[46 miles from Hither Green]

The clinic in Sawston Cambridge was established in 2003 by Dr Hilary Allan. Since then, she has taken it from strength to strength and today she spearheads a successful and booming clinic for her di...[READ MORE]


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1a Langford Arch, London Road, Sawston, CB22 3FX

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ERA Skin and Laser Clinic

[47 miles from Hither Green]

5 out of 5

From 25 Review(s)

Award winning Oxfordshire based aesthetic clinic specialising in the latest non-surgical treatments for face and body rejuvenation. [READ MORE]


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98a High Street, Thame, Oxfordshire, OX9 3EH

Andresa Aesthetics UK Ltd BerkshireLogo

Andresa Aesthetics UK Ltd Berkshire

[51 miles from Hither Green]

5 out of 5

From 6 Review(s)

Andresa Aesthetics Skin & Laser Clinic, located in discreet country setting convenient for M4, Basingstoke, Reading & Newbury. Specialising in non-surgical treatments for Acne, Rosacea, Face/Eye/...[READ MORE]


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Lower Wasing Barn, Wasing Lane, Nr. Woolhampton, RG7 4LY

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Elements Therapeutic Retreat

[51 miles from Hither Green]

Elements Retreat/Aesthetics has two bases in Colchester. One just off the A12, J28 and the second just 1 mile from the town centre. Both clinics have plenty of parking, easy access and are nurse...[READ MORE]


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47 Irvine Road, Colchester, CO3 3TT

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Hardwick Clinic

[53 miles from Hither Green]

We are a bespoke, patient centred cosmetic, aesthetic medicine and weight-loss centre. Our clinic is discretely and conveniently located close to Cambridge and also Cambourne. We will discuss you...[READ MORE]


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227 St Neots Road, Hardwick, Cambridge, CB23 7QJ

The Secret Garden Skin Clinic WinchesterLogo

The Secret Garden Skin Clinic Winchester

[61 miles from Hither Green]

5 out of 5

From 10 Review(s)

Hello, and welcome to The Secret Garden Skin Clinic! Nestled in the rolling hills of Winchester, our private clinic is the home to many amazing skin journeys and lots of beautiful faces. We specia...[READ MORE]


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Morn Hill View, Alresford Road, Hampshire, Winchester, SO21 1HE

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Timeless Lines Aesthetics

[63 miles from Hither Green]

5 out of 5

From 30 Review(s)

Timeless Lines was created to deliver a nurse led aesthetics clinic, to help people look and feel at their very best through enhancing natural beauty.[READ MORE]


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Orchard House Clinic, Portway, Wantage, OX12 9BU

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EK Clinic Witney

[68 miles from Hither Green]

5 out of 5

From 36 Review(s)

EK Clinic was founded by Emma in 2014 with the vision of creating a personal service offering expertise and knowledge. All treatments offered at EK Clinic are chosen car...[READ MORE]


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La Perfection, 19a Highstreet, Witney, OX26 6HW

Woodford Medical Aesthetics Leamington SpaLogo

Woodford Medical Aesthetics Leamington Spa

[88 miles from Hither Green]

At Woodford Medical we are a professional and trusted partnership who have worked in the aesthetic and cosmetic industry since 1995. What distinguishes us here at Woodford Medical is that we aim to ...[READ MORE]


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21 Waterloo Place, Leamington Spa, CV32 5LA

Dermabrasion background information

Dermabrasion, Dermasanding or Dermaplaning is a surgical procedure that has been performed since the late 1950’s. It is another example of a treatment, which aims to “resurface” the skin. It is similar in its aim to lasers or chemical peels, but uses a machine to remove the outer layer of the skin or epidermis and then the top third part of the dermis of the skin.

In recent years, the use of this particular form of skin treatment has declined as chemical peels and lasers have become more popular. A milder form of dermabrasion, known as microdermabrasion, has become very popular recently.

According to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), 5,427 dermabrasion (not including microdermabrasion) procedures took place in 2017, a decrease of 27.9% on 2016 statistics. They did not gather data on this for 2018.

Dermabrasion is still a useful procedure, however, particularly for certain types of scars.

If you are considering dermabrasion, the following information will give you a basic understanding of the procedure. It can't answer all your questions, since a lot depends on the individual patient and the practitioner.

Please ask a practitioner about anything you don't understand.

What is Dermabrasion and how does it work?

The practitioner scrapes away the outermost layer of the skin with a rough wire brush, or a tool containing diamond particles. This machine is like any sanding device in that sheets of paper roughened with either aluminium oxide or silica carbide crystals (known as dermasanding) are attached to a motorised handle. As the paper rotates, the skin is “sanded down”. The scraping continues until the surgeon reaches the safest level that will make a scar or wrinkle less visible (please see diagram below indicating the depth of resurfacing).

In dermaplaning, the surgeon uses a hand-held instrument called a dermatome, which resembles an electric razor. The dermatome has a blade that moves backwards and forwards to “skim” off the surface layers of skin that surround a deep scar or other skin defect. The skimming continues until the lowest point of the scar or wrinkle becomes more even with the surrounding skin, and the skin is much smoother.

The skin which has been skimmed by the machine, then heals, producing tighter skin and reducing the appearance of wrinkles and scars.

Dermabrasion Action: Skin Section

What skin conditions can Dermabrasion treat?

Dermabrasion can be used to treat wrinkles and certain pigment marks caused by sun damage. It is useful for reducing the appearance of raised or sunken scars due to acne, chicken pox, or certain surgical scars. It can also be used to remove some tattoos, although lasers are more commonly used for this today.

The technique can be used on either small areas of the skin (such as in treating lines around the lips) or over larger areas of the face.

Dermabrasion cannot be used to reduce pore size, or to improve sagging skin.

What happens during a Dermabrasion treatment?

Your first discussion with a surgeon should set out what you expect from the treatment and how you and your doctor see the procedure turning out.

A medical history should be taken, to ensure that there are no reasons why you shouldn’t have the treatment. You would also normally be asked to read detailed information about the treatment and sign a consent form, which means that you have understood the potential benefits and risks associated with a dermabrasion procedure.

Photographs may also be taken by the practitioner, as a “before and after” comparison at a later date.

You would normally be asked to stop taking any aspirin or aspirin like drugs a week or so before the treatment to reduce bleeding following the operation.

Beforehand, some practitioners like to use a test patch of skin, usually behind the ear, to show the patient how the technique works and check that you have no problems with scarring or pigment changes to the skin during the healing process.

Anaesthesia

The full treatment involves a local anaesthetic on the area to be treated, and it is usually combined with some form of sedation to make you feel drowsy and to lessen any pain or discomfort.

The procedure

The area requiring treatment is dermabraded using one or a combination of different types of dermabrasion (as described above) until the required depth of skin removal is reached.

This is a skilled technique which requires an experienced operator to use the machine and to judge how badly the skin is damaged and how much skin needs to be removed. Consequently, the procedure may take up to an hour and can be difficult. Dermabrasion generally causes a lot of bleeding, making it difficult to judge when to stop the removal of skin.

After dermabrasion, the bleeding may be stopped with cold compresses before a final dressing is applied.

Repeat procedures

A repeat procedure may be required a couple of months after the first treatment to enhance the results. Dermabrasion can be repeated every few years, or combined with other treatments to help maintain the initial effect.

How long will it take to recover from Dermabrasion?

Most patients heal within 9 or 10 days and are generally presentable to the general public after this period. However, healing can be delayed in older patients, or if you have any post-operative infection. Redness of the skin can take 3 months or so to fade.

What are the risks and potential complications from Dermabrasion treatment?

After the procedure, side effects can include pain, along with swollen and red skin on the area of the face which was treated.

Once the skin begins to heal, itching can be a problem. Very rarely an infection can develop.

Many of the potential long term problems of dermabrasion can be avoided by careful guidance as to whether your skin is suited to the treatment and exactly what sort of dermabrasion you should undergo. Even then, risks such as scarring and pigment changes (both too much and too little pigment) can occur following treatment.

What should you do after a Dermabrasion procedure?

It is very important that you follow the advice of your practitioner carefully after dermabrasion. The aim is to keep the wound soft and free from infection during the healing process to help the treatment work as effectively as possible and to reduce the risk of complications.

After dermabrasion you may be advised to:

  • use recommended painkillers as required;
  • take sleeping tablets as prescribed for the first few days following your procedure;
  • sleep on your back with your head propped up by a few pillows;
  • apply a thin layer of antibiotic ointment (usually supplied by your doctor)) several times a day;
  • return to your practitioner a couple of days after treatment for assessment of your progress;
  • avoid strenuous exercise for a couple of weeks;
  • avoid scratching or picking at the skin to reduce the chances of scarring. Antihistamines may be recommended if you have lots of itching during healing;
  • start using a sunscreen about 2 weeks after the procedure, and avoid any direct exposure to the sun for around 6 weeks;
  • contact your practitioner immediately if you notice any signs of infection, scarring or pigment changes.


Who should not have Dermabrasion?

Dermabrasion is not recommended in people with olive or black skin because of an increased risk of hypo pigmentation (whitening) and hypertrophic (raised) scarring.

The results of dermabrasion in skin which is uneven in pigmentation or colour can also be unpredictable.

Treatment may also not be recommended if you:

  • have a history of problems with keloid or hypertrophic (raised) scarring of your skin;
  • have abnormal skin pigment or colour;
  • have facial warts or any current facial infection such as cold sores;
  • have used isotretinoin within the last 6 - 12 months.

Who can perform Dermabrasion?

Generally, only experienced plastic or cosmetic surgeons or dermatologists (skin specialists) should perform a Dermabrasion, Dermasanding or Dermaplaning procedure.

For more information about practitioner training, qualifications and relevant medical organisations please view the information contained within the Legislation section of the Consulting Room.

 

Is Dermabrasion available on the NHS?

It is highly unlikely that anyone considering dermabrasion would be able to access this free of charge on the National Health Service.

However certain regions do make special cases, and we would always recommend that you visit your General Practitioner before embarking upon a cosmetic procedure involving surgery. As well as their advice and guidance they may also be able to refer you to a local NHS Hospital who can treat you.

The NHS has set out the following guidelines on how to get cosmetic surgery through the NHS:

"To qualify for surgery on the NHS you must meet specific criteria as set out by your local health authority. The NHS will not pay for surgery for cosmetic reasons alone. Reconstructive and cosmetic surgery to correct, or improve, congenital abnormalities and injuries will usually be carried out free of charge.

NHS reconstructive surgery is performed by plastic surgeons who have had extensive training and belong to the British Association of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons. Surgeons who carry out cosmetic surgery through the NHS also belong to the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons.

To receive cosmetic surgery from the NHS, you will normally need a referral from your GP. You will have a consultation with a plastic surgeon and an assessment by a psychiatrist, or psychologist. It will then be decided whether there is enough social, psychological, or physical benefit to be gained to justify surgery."

What is the average cost of Dermabrasion?

Private prices for a Dermabrasion, Dermasanding or Dermaplaning operation can range from £1,000 to several thousands of pounds depending on the extent of the area treated.

Summary of advice for Dermabrasion

Dermabrasion can still be a very effective treatment in the hands of a skilled operator. Unfortunately, such experts are becoming rarer as more and more people are choosing lasers instead of dermabrasion to resurface their skin.

The advantage of ablative lasers or fractional laser resurfacing is that they are more precise in removing the skin, cause less bleeding (and so help the practitioner to be more accurate in how much skin is removed) and generally give a better result with fewer problems after the treatment.

Before and after photographs of Dermabrasion

Results vary enormously depending upon both the patient and the skill of the individual surgeon, so outcomes for cosmetic surgery procedures will always be more variable than those for less invasive non-surgical treatments.

We currently do not have any before and after images for Dermabrasion, Dermasanding or Dermaplaning procedures.