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We have listed below the nearest clinics to Ballyreagh.

Hylagen NewryLogo

Hylagen Newry

[33 miles from Ballyreagh]

5 out of 5

From 1 Review(s)

Hylagen Newry located in Ireland, specialists in Non-Surgical Cosmetic Treatments. The clinic is ideally situated to serve the whole of Ireland being only 50 minutes from Dublin and 30 minutes fro...[READ MORE]


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Unit B, Itec Business Park, 52 Armagh Road, Newry, BT35 6DN

Woodford Medical Aesthetics BelfastLogo

Woodford Medical Aesthetics Belfast

[42 miles from Ballyreagh]

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 ...[READ MORE]


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Suite 1b, 1st Floor, Marlborough House, 348 Lisburn Road, Belfast, BT9 6GH

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Body Connection

[80 miles from Ballyreagh]

5 out of 5

From 6 Review(s)

For over 35 years, Body Connection has offered superb skin and body therapies in an environment of ease warmth and luxury.[READ MORE]


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6a - 9a Laurel Lodge Shopping Centre, Castleknock, Dublin, D15 C8DT

Jill Best Medical Aesthetics LtdLogo

Jill Best Medical Aesthetics Ltd

[127 miles from Ballyreagh]

Jill Best Bsc. RGN & Non Medical Prescriber who has a dedicated treatment room and clinic in Wemyss Bay offering facial aesthetic treatments since 2010. Jill Best Medical Aesthetics Ltd is a regist...[READ MORE]


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1 Katrine Road, Wemyss Bay, Inverclyde, PA18 6BG

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Dr Lauren Medical Aesthetics

[137 miles from Ballyreagh]

I’m one of scotland’s most established aesthetic doctors... It’s my job to understand what you need – so that together – we can formulate the best treatment plan for you.[READ MORE]


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Tsb House, 238 Ayr Road, Glasgow, G77 6AA

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Clinetix

[143 miles from Ballyreagh]

4 out of 5

From 4 Review(s)

Clinetix believe in a “whole person” approach to cosmetic medicine. We use a combination of non-surgical, surgical and skin-care treatments to achieve a natural result. Our medical professionals u...[READ MORE]


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169 Hyndland Road, Glasgow, G12 9HT

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Cavendish Clinic Glasgow

[144 miles from Ballyreagh]

5 out of 5

From 10 Review(s)

Founded in 2011, Cavendish Clinic is a collaboration between several leading consultant doctors from top London teaching hospitals. Offering bespoke treatments in a luxury setting, the team, which has...[READ MORE]


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24-26 Wilson Street, Glasgow, G1 1SS

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Your Face Aesthetics

[147 miles from Ballyreagh]

5 out of 5

From 4 Review(s)

Our team is headed by Dr Heather Muir BDS, MSc who has over 16 years’ experience in aesthetic treatments and has achieved her master’s degree in non- surgical facial aesthetics for dentists.[READ MORE]


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Flat 2 Old Library, Glasgow Road, Uddingston, G71 7HF

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Victoria Rose Aesthetics

[158 miles from Ballyreagh]

5 out of 5

From 6 Review(s)

Life changes your skin, We can change it back. To achieve the best possible results, we listen to our patients and understand their concerns – whether it is about looking older, having problem ...[READ MORE]


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18 New Market Street, Ulverston, LA12 7LN

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VL Aesthetics

[163 miles from Ballyreagh]

5 out of 5

From 194 Review(s)

Largest in Cumbria Multi Award Winning Face, Body and Laser Clinic based in Carlisle. We provide aesthetic treatments at the cutting edge of science and beauty, from reducing wrinkles and fine lin...[READ MORE]


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Unit 1 Kingmoor Road, Carlisle, CA3 9QJ

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Rippon Medical Services Ltd

[164 miles from Ballyreagh]

5 out of 5

From 1 Review(s)

Rippon Medical Services is a non-surgical aesthetic company that administers Wrinkle Relaxants and Dermal Fillers to Men and Women. All consultations & treatments are carried out by an Advanced A...[READ MORE]


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2 Spinners Yard, Fisher Street, Carlisle, CA3 8RE

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FrownDocs

[165 miles from Ballyreagh]

FrownDocs is the only aesthetics clinic in Forth Valley that is led by a Doctor and Advanced Nurse Practitioner. Our ethos is to provide natural, beautiful results using the safest possible techniqu...[READ MORE]


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37 Dumbarton Road, Stirling, FK8 2LQ

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Enhancing Health and Beauty

[169 miles from Ballyreagh]

Aesthetic Nurse Prescriber: Dermal Filler, Chemical Peel, Mesotherapy, Skin Needling & Medical Skin Care. Awards: British Journal of Nursing Nurse of the Year (2nd) 2016, 2015; Blackpool Gazette C...[READ MORE]


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1a Miletas Place, Fairhaven, Lytham St Annes, FY8 1BQ

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Derna Emerald Skin Studio

[169 miles from Ballyreagh]

5 out of 5

From 1 Review(s)

Advanced Electrolysis skin blemish removal & Electrolysis hair removal Studio specialising in the removal of skin tags, milia, vessels, xanthelasma, mole reduction, blood spots, sebaceous hyperpla...[READ MORE]


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25 Pentland Park, Livingston, EH54 5NR

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Balance Aesthetics

[169 miles from Ballyreagh]

5 out of 5

From 2 Review(s)

We strive to be known as the non-surgical clinic that provides the utmost of high standard treatments, at a reasonable price point for all. We offer a range of treatments, from skincare products to ...[READ MORE]


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7 Wyre Grange Lodge Lane, Singleton, Poulton-le-fylde, FY6 8NP

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Stocks House

[174 miles from Ballyreagh]

It is our goal here at Stocks House to exceed your expectations. You will experience a relaxed family atmosphere where you come as guests and leave as friends. Our staff are highly trained with di...[READ MORE]


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330 Scarisbrick Road, Scarisbrick, Southport, PR8 5LF

Skin Solutions Nurse Led Aesthetic ClinicLogo

Skin Solutions Nurse Led Aesthetic Clinic

[176 miles from Ballyreagh]

5 out of 5

From 10 Review(s)

We are a Nurse-led aesthetic clinic with over 20 years of knowledge and experience. We specialise in skin health and age management treatments and guarantee safety and efficiency. We offer free, n...[READ MORE]


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37 Seaforth Road, Seaforth, Liverpool, L21 3TX

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Revitalaser The Medical Skin Spa

[177 miles from Ballyreagh]

5 out of 5

From 12 Review(s)

Revitalaser specialises in pain free laser hair removal and also offer electrolysis for permanent hair reduction. We use cosmeceutical skincare products to help treat scars, burns and pigmentation. We...[READ MORE]


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182a Telegraph Road, Heswall, Merseyside, CH60 0AJ

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Sarah White Aesthetics

[177 miles from Ballyreagh]

At Sarah White Aesthetics we pride ourselves on our highly skilled team and the quality and continued development of the large range of hospital-based aesthetic treatments we offer. We are at the for...[READ MORE]


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The Stables, 242 Telegraph Road, Heswall, Wirral, CH60 7SG

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Lip Aesthetics

[177 miles from Ballyreagh]

5 out of 5

From 8 Review(s)

Lip Aesthetics is based in Maghull north Liverpool and is owned by Lisa Williams-Equizi Ideally situated to serve the counties of Lancashire, Merseyside and Cheshire, Lip Aesthetics Ltd are experts i...[READ MORE]


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171-173 Liverpool Road South, Maghull, Liverpool, L31 8AA

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Dr Rose Club

[178 miles from Ballyreagh]

5 out of 5

From 1 Review(s)

Dr Rose provides medical aesthetic treatments in the luxurious setting of Dr Rose Club. Whether you are looking to enhance your natural beauty, treat a skin complaint or restore a younger you, Dr Rose...[READ MORE]


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32 Hamilton St, Off Hamilton Square, Wirral, CH41 5AD

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Emerald Skin Studio

[180 miles from Ballyreagh]

5 out of 5

From 3 Review(s)

Advanced Electrolysis skin blemish removal & Electrolysis hair removal Studio specialising in the removal of skin tags, milia, vessels, xanthelasma, mole reduction, blood spots, sebaceous hyperplasia,[READ MORE]


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60 Blackford Ave, Edinburgh, EH9 3ER

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Alisha Louise Aesthetics

[182 miles from Ballyreagh]

5 out of 5

From 13 Review(s)

At Alisha Louise Aesthetics, you can expect geniuine care and professionalism. By adopting only the most up to date and safest techniques, every patient can expect to feel relaxed and in safe hand...[READ MORE]


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8 Swan Alley, Ormskirk, L39 2EQ

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Cosmetic Perfection

[182 miles from Ballyreagh]

5 out of 5

From 5 Review(s)

THE CONFIDENCE YOU DESERVE Dr Emma McKay BDS MJDF Dental surgeon Welcome to Cosmetic Perfection's home page. Our philosophy is all about enhancing and restoring what you already have, to create...[READ MORE]


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The Conservatory, Brimstage Hall, Wirral, CH63 6JA

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Defyne Aesthetics

[183 miles from Ballyreagh]

5 out of 5

From 5 Review(s)

Located in Longridge near Preston, Defyne Aesthetics are easily accessible from the local areas of Preston, Chorley, Blackburn and Lancaster. They offer many non- surgical treatments including der...[READ MORE]


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The Business Centre, Suite 9, 5 Stanley Street, Longridge, Preston, PR3 3NJ

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Emma Chan

[183 miles from Ballyreagh]

Led by our founder Emma Chan, we are an exclusive medical aesthetics company offering a revolutionary approach to skin perfection. We believe it is really important that people feel good about thems...[READ MORE]


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10 Matrix Point, Matrix Way, Buckshaw Village, PR7 7ND

RejuvaMed Skin Clinic - ChorleyLogo

RejuvaMed Skin Clinic - Chorley

[186 miles from Ballyreagh]

5 out of 5

From 5 Review(s)

Award winning RejuvaMed Skin Clinic offers medical cosmetics and skin care treatments led by consultant doctor, Grant McKeating. The clinic strives to offer its clients the latest, safest and most...[READ MORE]


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1 Clifford Street, Chorley, PR7 1AQ

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All About The Face

[187 miles from Ballyreagh]

5 out of 5

From 6 Review(s)

All About The Face was founded on three main principles: inclusivity, outstanding service, and tailor made solutions. Our management and staff are committed to providing our patients with the safe...[READ MORE]


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9 Victoria Street, Rainhill, Prescot, L35 0LB

Bella Medica Aesthetic ClinicLogo

Bella Medica Aesthetic Clinic

[188 miles from Ballyreagh]

5 out of 5

From 16 Review(s)

Dr Nabilah Chowdhury MD MRCGP is an Advanced Aesthetic Doctor and GP Partner. She founded Bella Medica Aesthetic Clinic in 2008. As well as wrinkle reduction treatments and dermal fillers, Dr Nabila...[READ MORE]


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9 Mill Lane, Blackburn, BB2 2AU

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Cheshire Image Clinic

[189 miles from Ballyreagh]

5 out of 5

From 2 Review(s)

The Cheshire Image Clinic in Canal Street, Chester is the flagship of the nationwide Cheshire Image team and has specialised in medical cosmetic enhancements since it was established in 1989.[READ MORE]


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The Old Forge, 1 Canal Street, Chester, CH1 4EJ

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.