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Clinica

[2 miles from High Cross]

Clinica is the go-to clinic in Central Cambridge offering safe, effective and natural looking aesthetic, anti-ageing and beauty treatments. Our services are a long-term investment into your appear...[READ MORE]


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3-4 Sussex Street, Cambridge, CB1 1PA

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The Body Work Clinic

[3 miles from High Cross]

5 out of 5

From 10 Review(s)

We understand that reaching your body goals can be difficult; and lack of time is amongst various other obstacles preventing accomplishment. We offer the tools you need to assist and accelerate th...[READ MORE]


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Lower Ground Floor, 7 Brooklands Ave, Cambridge, CB2 8BB

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Hardwick Clinic

[3 miles from High Cross]

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

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Cambridge Clear Beauty

[5 miles from High Cross]

At our Cambridge aesthetic clinic Mr Tariq Ahmad aspires to offer patients the widest array of cosmetic surgery and aesthetic procedures possible, all performed with the highest level of skill and...[READ MORE]


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Unit G South Cambs Business Park, Babraham Road, Sawston, CB22 3JH

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Woodford Medical Aesthetics Cambridge

[8 miles from High Cross]

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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Melior Clinics Huntingdon

[14 miles from High Cross]

5 out of 5

From 10 Review(s)

Melior Clinics are experts in medical aesthetics, specialising in non-surgical aesthetic procedures. Their portfolio includes traditional and popular anti- wrinkle and rejuvenation procedures, such ...[READ MORE]


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10 St Peters Road, Huntingdon, PE29 7AA

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Awaken clinic

[15 miles from High Cross]

5 out of 5

From 5 Review(s)

Dr. Steph France BDS is pleased to offer non- surgical facial aesthetics at Awaken clinic, based in St Neots, Cambridgeshire. This includes anti wrinkle treatments, dermal fillers, skin care, m...[READ MORE]


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23a Huntingdon St, St Neots, PE19 1BG

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Panakeia UK Ltd

[24 miles from High Cross]

5 out of 5

From 14 Review(s)

We are an award-winning clinic in Bedford specialising in the most proven effective aesthetic & medical treatments carried out by some of the top professionals in their fields. We are CQC regulated ...[READ MORE]


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35b Bushmead Avenue, Bedford, MK40 3QH

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The Cosmetic Clinic Peterborough

[29 miles from High Cross]

5 out of 5

From 28 Review(s)

Specialists in non-surgical aesthetic procedures ,wrinkle relaxing injections, dermal fillers, threadlifts, laser hair removal, thread veins, acne treatment, aqualyx, sculptra, microdermabrasion, ...[READ MORE]


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DHC Business Centre, 226 Dogsthorpe Road , Peterborough, PE1 3PB

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Enhance Cosmetic Solutions

[31 miles from High Cross]

5 out of 5

From 15 Review(s)

My name is Roz Lee and the owner of the clinic. I am a Registered Nurse Independent Prescriber with over 36 years’ experience and knowledge in a variety of NHS settings including the acute and co...[READ MORE]


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2 Oak Barn Close, Cranfield, Bedford, MK43 0TW

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Cosmetier

[32 miles from High Cross]

5 out of 5

From 15 Review(s)

We are a kind, caring friendly team that will educate and inform you of all your treatment options. Your health, safety and wellbeing is our number one priority. Our aim is to make you look refres...[READ MORE]


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The Old Town Hall, Markets Sq, Toddington, Dunstable, LU56QJ

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Facial Aesthetics

[35 miles from High Cross]

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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Skin Sense GP Clinic

[37 miles from High Cross]

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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DR MEDISPA

[39 miles from High Cross]

Dr Medispa is a Leading clinic that provides a first class service at affordable prices in luxury surroundings. Offering a tempting selection of treatments and procedures from conventional beauty ...[READ MORE]


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8 Forest Road, Loughton, IG10 1DX

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Woodford Medical Aesthetics Essex

[40 miles from High Cross]

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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Sutha Aesthetics

[40 miles from High Cross]

Sudha is extremely professional, approachable, friendly, and talented. She makes you feel very relaxed during your time at Sudha Aesthetics. From consultation to procedure and then all the way to ...[READ MORE]


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St Anns House, St Anns Street, Kings Lynn, PE30 1LT

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The Cosmetic Clinic Kings Lynn

[40 miles from High Cross]

5 out of 5

From 2 Review(s)

Specialists in non-surgical aesthetic procedures ,wrinkle relaxing injections, dermal fillers, threadlifts, laser hair removal, thread veins, acne treatment, aqualyx, sculptra, microdermabrasion, ch...[READ MORE]


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Unit 8, North Lynn Business Village, Bergen Way, North Lynn Industrial Estate, Kings Lynn, PE30 2JG

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Elements Therapeutic Retreat

[41 miles from High Cross]

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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Dr Holmes Anti Ageing Clinic

[41 miles from High Cross]

Located in Buckhurst Hill, Essex, Dr Holmes Anti-Ageing Clinic is easily accessible from Chigwell, Enfield & Loughton. Whilst he offers anti-wrinkle injections and dermal fillers, he also offers ...[READ MORE]


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Al-fa Perio Clinic, 48a Queens Road, Buckhurst Hill, Essex, IG9 5BY

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The Aesthetic Medispa Essex

[41 miles from High Cross]

5 out of 5

From 2 Review(s)

In 2001, Dr Samantha Gammell, leading Harley Street Cosmetic Doctor and former President of The British College of Aesthetic Medicine, created The Hadleigh Clinic – a multi award winning clinic. Due...[READ MORE]


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102 -104 Queens Road, Buckhurst Hill, Essex, IG9 5BS

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Devonshire House Skin Clinic

[42 miles from High Cross]

5 out of 5

From 9 Review(s)

Welcome to the Award-Winning Devonshire House Skin Clinic, Our Pioneering Skin Health Treatment Clinic.[READ MORE]


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24a High Street, Brentwood, CM14 4AB

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Dr Glancey Clinic

[43 miles from High Cross]

5 out of 5

From 7 Review(s)

Dr Glancey Clinics provides safe, effective, research based medical aesthetics services in Essex, Harley Street and approved clinics across the UK. They offer a full range of anti-ageing and rej...[READ MORE]


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Heath Road, East Bergholt, Essex, CO7 6RT

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The Facial Aesthetic Skin Clinic

[43 miles from High Cross]

5 out of 5

From 1 Review(s)

The Face offers a professional and friendly service to help you feel fabulous. Lead by IAAFA award winning Christina Cope, a member of GDC & Save Face. Offering facial aesthetic treatments from a...[READ MORE]


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15 Radford Way, Billericay, CM12 0AA

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The Dr Jenni Clinic

[43 miles from High Cross]

5 out of 5

From 7 Review(s)

Dr. Jenni is an experienced doctor offering an ever-expanding range of medical and advanced skincare treatments. She works with a highly skilled and wonderful team who are all passionate about he...[READ MORE]


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Blisworth Hill Farm, South Entrance, Stoke Road, Bilsworth, NN7 3DB

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Skin Enhance And Wellness

[43 miles from High Cross]

5 out of 5

From 2 Review(s)

My passion is to help my patients enhance themselves in the most natural and safest way. Patients will only ever see me for a consultation and I only use the best and safest products in the market f...[READ MORE]


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2 King Georges Court, High Street, Billericay, CM12 9BY

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Juliette John Cosmetic and Laser Clinic

[48 miles from High Cross]

5 out of 5

From 5 Review(s)

The Cosmetic Laser Clini, Ipswich, Suffolk offers a wide range of Laser treatments including Q-Switched Tattoo Removal, Laser Hair Removal, Skin Resurfacing, Pigmentation,Thread vein for face/Legs...[READ MORE]


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The Lodge, Tuddenham Road, Ipswich, IP4 3QH

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Essex Medical Aesthetics

[48 miles from High Cross]

5 out of 5

From 3 Review(s)

At Essex Medical Aesthetics, we have been providing cosmetic medicine procedures to customers throughout London and Essex since 2006. We offer a wide range of anti-wrinkle treatment, dermal fillers ...[READ MORE]


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Essex Lodge, 94 Greengate Street, Plaistow, E13 OAS

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Vie Aesthetics

[49 miles from High Cross]

5 out of 5

From 955 Review(s)

Multi-award winning, CQC registered, doctor-led medical aesthetic clinics in London and Essex. We offer a wide range of medical and non-surgical cosmetic solutions under one roof. Partners of the...[READ MORE]


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78 London Hill Road, Rayleigh, SS67HP

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Essex Sanctuary

[49 miles from High Cross]

5 out of 5

From 102 Review(s)

Meet the multi award winning Anti-Ageing and Skin Expert Dr Sharma. Her professional training, level of expertise and experience of 18 years will ensure that you are in safe hands achieving the be...[READ MORE]


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West Road, South Ockendon, RM15 6PL

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Hunter House Clinic

[52 miles from High Cross]

5 out of 5

From 10 Review(s)

Hunter House Clinic is located in Martlesham and easily accessible from surrounding towns such as Woodbridge, Bury St.Edmunds and Ipswich. The clinic provides state-of-the-art treatments to improve ...[READ MORE]


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53 Barrack Square, Ipswich, IP5 3RF

Specialist Skin Creams background information

There are literally hundreds of different brands of skin care products available worldwide that claim they can improve skin tone, reduce wrinkles, or the appearance of age spots, etc. Many of these products are sold as “cosmeceuticals” which is a term that describes products that fall somewhere between cosmetics and drugs.

Products that fall into the cosmeceutical realm can contain ingredients such as Vitamins A, C, and E, panthenol, essential fatty acids, alpha hydroxy acids, ginkgo biloba, aloe vera, jojoba, allantoin, urea, and prickly pear!

You will come across a range of different manufacturers and product lines which sometimes claim to be exclusively produced for beauty salons, spas, or cosmetic clinics.

Please see the Product Brands section above for details of some of the the vast range of different professional skincare or cosmecutical ranges that you may encounter in private clinics.

In the following information below, we have outlined two prescription creams that may be prescribed by a doctor or surgeon and are often recommended to help with certain skin problems caused by ageing. These are, Tretinoin, made from Vitamin A, which is licensed for the treatment of sun damaged skin and Hydroquinone which is a skin bleaching agent.

Both are available on private prescription.

How do Tretinoin and Hydroquinone work?

Tretinoin:

Tretinoin is made from Vitamin A (which is also known as a “retinoid”). This product is best known as an anti-acne treatment. It was first used in the 1970s for this purpose, when some young and middle – aged women reported improvement in fine wrinkles around their eyes when they were using this product for facial acne.

As a consequence, strict medical trials were performed in the late 1980s that proved that tretinoin could indeed reduce the appearance of fine facial wrinkling and also reduce the appearance of some facial hyperpigmentation (or age spots). It appears that tretinoin works by stimulating the production of collagen, which improves the skin’s appearance, and by also reducing the production of the pigment, melanin, in the skin.

As a result of this, tretinoin became the first and is still the only prescription drug able to claim that it could improve the roughness and fine wrinkling of sun damaged skin.

Hydroquinone:

Hydroquinone is a powerful skin bleaching agent. It works by stopping the pigment-producing cells in the skin from working. This pigment is called melanin and it is this which gives our skin its colour.

This is a reversible process and the skin can produce melanin again when hydroquinone is no longer used. It is often seen as the most effective topical product that dosctors use to treat melasma and other causes of hyperpigmentation (areas of darker coloured skin).

How safe are Tretinoin and Hydroquinone?

Tretinoin:

In adults and elderly patients, tretinoin should be applied daily at night. Just enough cream should be used to cover the affected areas thinly. Once the maximum effect has been achieved (after about 3 - 6 months) it can be maintained by continuing to apply tretinoin cream one to three times a week.

This product can make your skin more sensitive to the sun so you should avoid sunbathing or sunbeds. You should also always use a sunblock recommended by your practitioner to help prevent further sun damage to your skin.

In medical trials, the only adverse reaction to the cream was skin irritation. Mild to moderate skin reactions (e.g. dryness, peeling, redness, burning, stinging, and itching) are seen in many patients when they start this treatment. If this occurs, patients are usually recommended to stop treatment for a few days, and then start treatment again with a tiny pea sized amount spread over the area to be treated.

Tretinoin is a pharmaceutical product that is only available on prescription from a doctor or surgeon in the U.K.. It is possible to purchase some prescription drugs, including tretinoin, directly from the internet without a doctor’s prescription. We would, however, strongly advise you not to begin using this product without first seeing a specialist.

Hydroquinone:

This product is available in low strengths of 2% or less, by itself, or in combination with other products such as alpha hydroxy acids, without a prescription. Higher strengths require a prescription from a suitably qualified practitioner.

Hydroquinone can cause skin irritation with itching and redness, which can make it unsuitable for some patients.

It must be used alongside a high factor sunblock, and should not be used for more than a few months without a break of at least a month owing to the potential risk of developing a condition called ochronosis (This is a abnormality in our metabolism which can result in the surface of the skin of the face, as well as in the whites of the eyes, becoming a brownish colour.) This is especially important in people with black skin.

As with tretinoin, it is possible to purchase some of these creams over the internet without a prescription, but you are strongly advised not to start using hydroquinone without first seeking the advice of a specialist.

People with black skin are not advised to use lightening creams since they can cause a very dramatic and ugly change of skin colour where they have been applied. The cream leaves irregular white or dark patches, which are hard to cover up. There is no safe way to lighten dark skin permanently.

Who can provide Specialist Skin Creams?

Tretinoin and Hydroquinone 4% are available on private prescription.

What is the average cost of Tretinoin and Hydroquinone?

Tretinoin:

Tretinoin is available on private prescription and, depending on the brand, concentration and tube size prices are around £45 - £65 per tube. 

Hydroquinone:

Hydroquinone 4% is available on private prescription and, depending on the brand, prices are around £30.00 per tube.

Summary of advice for Specialist Skin Creams

Tretinoin:

There is evidence from carefully controlled medical trials in large numbers of patients that tretinoin 0.05% cream can improve some of the signs of sun damaged skin. The only adverse effects associated with this treatment are skin irritations and mild peeling.

As a result, many practitioners will recommend the use of tretinoin as part of a skin improvement treatment package.

Hydroquinone:

This can be an effective product for reducing the appearance of areas of discoloured skin if used under the proper guidance of a specialist.

Where Else Near High Cross Can I Get Specialist Skin Creams?

We often get asked "Where can I get Specialist Skin Creams near me", so we have listed local areas where Specialist Skin Creams clinics are located.