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Dr Lynette Yong

[2 miles from South Hampstead]

5 out of 5

From 1 Review(s)

Dr Lynette Yong located in Harley Street, London is run by Dr Yong. Ideally situated to serve the towns of Borehamwood, Potters Bar & Loughton, Dr Lynette Yong specialises in Aesthetic Treatments...[READ MORE]


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58 South Molton Street, London, W1K 5SL

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River Aesthetics London

[2 miles from South Hampstead]

River Aesthetics is a centre of excellence for non-surgical face lifts using both PDO & Silhouette Soft Threads. Dr Victoria Manning & Dr Charlotte Woodward are National trainers for thread lifts...[READ MORE]


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98 Harley Street, London, W1G 7HZ

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Dr Maryam Clinic

[2 miles from South Hampstead]

5 out of 5

From 10 Review(s)

Dr Maryam is passionate about her work and is always up to date with the latest techniques, advanced product ranges and professional standards in the industry to bring her clients the best results...[READ MORE]


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10 Harley Street, London, W1G 9PF

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The Private Clinic Harley Street

[2 miles from South Hampstead]

5 out of 5

From 6 Review(s)

The Private Clinic is the largest group of clinics specialising in minimally invasive cosmetic treatments and procedures in the UK. The group has eight clinics in London, Glasgow, Birmingham, Manche...[READ MORE]


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98 Harley Street, Marylebone, London, W1G 7HZ

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EA Clinic

[2 miles from South Hampstead]

5 out of 5

From 10 Review(s)

We are a select team of surgeons, doctors, nurses and practioners with the ethos of delivering a high-quality bespoke service utilising the latest innovations technologies and medical expertise.[READ MORE]


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99 Harley Street, Suite Eac, Marylebone, W1G 6AQ

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Vie Aesthetics - Harley Street

[2 miles from South Hampstead]

5 out of 5

From 918 Review(s)

Multi-award winning, 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 National Medica...[READ MORE]


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2 Harley Street, Marylebone, London, W1G 9PA

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The Mayfair Practice

[2 miles from South Hampstead]

5 out of 5

From 2 Review(s)

Dr Masani at the Mayfair Practice offers a diverse range of non-invasive and minimally invasive aesthetic treatments that will help improve and maintain your skin, face and body. We build a relationsh...[READ MORE]


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12 Lees Place, London, W1K 6LW

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Dr Haus Dermatology

[2 miles from South Hampstead]

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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Perfect Skin Studio Limited

[2 miles from South Hampstead]

5 out of 5

From 10 Review(s)

Dr Sabrina’s philosophy is that treatment should celebrate a patient’s individual beauty, regardless of their age. Her holistic, 360-degree approach takes into account their facial anatomy and...[READ MORE]


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Perfect Skin Studio Limited, 121, Harley Street, London, W1G 6AX

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Canova London

[2 miles from South Hampstead]

At Canova, we are results-driven and provide medically proven treatments with our specially picked team of experts to ensure you receive a bespoke experience. We offer you a 5-star experience in o...[READ MORE]


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71 Duke Street, London, W1K 5NX

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Dr Joney De Souza Aesthetic Clinic

[2 miles from South Hampstead]

The ethos behind Dr Joney De Souza is his focus on individuality, his passion for skin and his belief that natural results are the best options he can offer his patients. Working from his beautiful...[READ MORE]


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49 Blandford Street, London, W1U 7HH

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Woodford Medical Aesthetics London

[2 miles from South Hampstead]

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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Botonics

[2 miles from South Hampstead]

5 out of 5

From 11 Review(s)

At botonics Plastic Surgery Group, we have built our reputation based on our committed approach to providing our clients with renowned body contouring and surgical procedures to suit them. Our surgeon...[READ MORE]


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10 Harley Street, Marylebone, London, W1G 9PF

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LAtelier Aesthetics

[2 miles from South Hampstead]

5 out of 5

From 3 Review(s)

The Atelier Clinic is a boutique practice specialising in Aesthetic treatments and procedures. Discreetly situated in the heart of Surrey, our Egham clinic is just a stones throw from London and the...[READ MORE]


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76 High Street, Egham, TW20 9HE

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Devonshire Skin Clinic

[2 miles from South Hampstead]

5 out of 5

From 8 Review(s)

The Devonshire Clinic is a private dermatology clinic in the centre of the Harley Street medical district in London. Our team of highly experienced dermatologists in London provide specialised tre...[READ MORE]


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16 Devonshire Street, London, W1G 7AF

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Absolute Aesthetics London

[2 miles from South Hampstead]

Absolute Aesthetics was set up in 2007 and is a clinic of excellence providing non-surgical and surgical aesthetic treatments in a first-class clinical environment. Located in Guildford and Bond Stree...[READ MORE]


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One Chapel Place, London, W1G 0BG

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Medicetics Connaught Street

[2 miles from South Hampstead]

Medicetics Skin Clinic is based in Hyde Park, London and is run by Mr Geoffrey Mullan and Dr Vicky Dondos. The Medicetics Cinic is ideally situated to serve the areas of central and West London. They ...[READ MORE]


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37 Connaught Street, Hyde Park, London, W2 2AZ

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111 Harley St.

[2 miles from South Hampstead]

5 out of 5

From 3 Review(s)

111 Harley St. has become one of Europe’s most renowned cosmetic surgery providers because we believe that combining personal attention with world-class expertise makes all the difference.[READ MORE]


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111 Harley Street, London, W1G 6AW

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Plastic Surgery West One

[2 miles from South Hampstead]

4 out of 5

From 3 Review(s)

It is our aim to provide you with a highly professional, efficient and sensitive personal service based on clinical expertise, discretion and innovation. We intend to offer an experience that makes yo...[READ MORE]


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14 Queen Anne Street, London, W1G 9LG

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Cosmetic Skin Clinic

[2 miles from South Hampstead]

5 out of 5

From 5 Review(s)

The Cosmetic Skin Clinic is a leading aesthetic medical clinic with practices in London and the South East specialising in non-surgical treatments for the face and body. Dr Tracy Mountford is the ...[READ MORE]


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8 Devonshire Place, London, W1G 6HP

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Devonshire House Skin Clinic Harley Street

[2 miles from South Hampstead]

5 out of 5

From 5 Review(s)

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


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86 Harley Street, London, W1G 7HP

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Vie Aesthetics Holborn

[3 miles from South Hampstead]

Vie Aesthetics Holborn is one of the 3 Vie Aesthetics clinics in the UK, voted Best Aesthetic Practice Globally, CQC-regulated, Save Face-accredited.[READ MORE]


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95 Grays Inn Road, Holborn, London, WC1X 8TX

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Cavendish Clinic - Fitzrovia

[3 miles from South Hampstead]

5 out of 5

From 5 Review(s)

Founded in 2011, Cavendish Clinic was created by a team of leading Cosmetic Surgeons as the capital’s go-to destination for non-invasive body sculpting aesthetic treatments and proven skincare resul...[READ MORE]


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65 Margaret Street, Fitzrovia, London, W1W 8SP

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Laser and Cosmetic Clinic

[3 miles from South Hampstead]

Laser and Cosmetic Clinic located in London is ideally situated to serve the towns of High Wycombe, Watford & Barnet. Laser and Cosmetic Clinic offers a variety of treatments such as Muscle Relaxing ...[READ MORE]


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183 Dudden Hill Lane, London, NW10 1AU

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Eucalyptus Clinic

[4 miles from South Hampstead]

Eucalyptus Clinic specialises in Cosmetic, Physical, Mental and Medical well- being and is conveniently located in Colindale in North West London. Our team of experienced professionals offer treatm...[READ MORE]


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1 Wakemanshill Avenue, Colindale, NW9 0TA

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London Professional Aesthetics

[4 miles from South Hampstead]

5 out of 5

From 15 Review(s)

We are an award winning centrally located registered medical clinic. You will find this is a highly professional and friendly medical service run by a clinician with years of experience. You w...[READ MORE]


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193 Whitecross Street, London, EC1Y 8QP

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Dr Leah Clinic

[4 miles from South Hampstead]

At Dr Leah clinics you can feel confident that you are receiving the highest standard of treatment. Our approachable and highly-qualified team is dedicated to helping you achieve your aesthetic dr...[READ MORE]


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24 Chiswell Street, London, EC1Y 4TY

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Aesthetic Skin Centre

[4 miles from South Hampstead]

5 out of 5

From 5 Review(s)

Aesthetic Skin Centre is based in Finchley. With over 15 years of experience in medical aesthetics, the Aesthetic Skin Centre is a highly professional, nurse-led clinic. We offer a wide range of ...[READ MORE]


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34 Hendon Lane, Finchley, London, N31 TTS

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Sean White Aesthetics

[7 miles from South Hampstead]

5 out of 5

From 5 Review(s)

Sean has completed advanced training in botulinum toxin and dermal fillers and has a particular interest in facial harmonisation, skin rejuvenation and hair loss treatments. We also use energy bas...[READ MORE]


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Health Hub, 282 Milkwood Road, London, SE24 0EZ

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 South Hampstead 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.