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Aesthetic Skin Centre

[0 miles from Finchley]

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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Ambra Aesthetic Clinic

[1 miles from Finchley]

5 out of 5

From 5 Review(s)

Dr Maryam McMillan is a qualified British Dental Surgeon with over 15 years of experience in the field of facial aesthetics. In 2018 she has been nominated as a finalist in the National Aesthetic Dent...[READ MORE]


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898 High Road, London, N12 9RH

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Eucalyptus Clinic

[3 miles from Finchley]

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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Laser and Cosmetic Clinic

[4 miles from Finchley]

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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Laurie Arias Skin Clinics

[4 miles from Finchley]

5 out of 5

From 5 Review(s)

As a clinic, our commitment to giving our patients the very best experience possible is key to everything that we do. We pride ourselves in delivering the highest levels of care. [READ MORE]


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24 Chase Road, London, N14 4EU

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Neo-Derm London

[5 miles from Finchley]

5 out of 5

From 5 Review(s)

Neo-Derm specialises in medical aesthetic treatments, dental cosmetic treatments, complementary, beauty and holistic therapies. We have a team of multidisciplinary professionals who work both withi...[READ MORE]


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753 Green Lanes, Winchmore Hill, London, N21 3SA

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Look Lovely London

[5 miles from Finchley]

5 out of 5

From 5 Review(s)

Look Lovely London is a Dr led advanced aesthetic & skin clinic in the heart of St John’s Wood, not far from Regents Park. Established over 13 years ago, we deliver safe & effective treatments.[READ MORE]


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Bell Medics Limited TA Look Lovely London, 4 Wellington Road, NW8 9SP

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Dr Eric Toni

[6 miles from Finchley]

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

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Vie Aesthetics Holborn

[6 miles from Finchley]

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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Chiltern Private London

[6 miles from Finchley]

The Chiltern Private Health Clinic is an established, regulated and respected medical practice with experienced doctors who have extensive knowledge in health, ageing and preventative medicine[READ MORE]


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155-157 Great Portland Street, London, W1W 6QP

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Gold Angels Medical Aesthetics

[6 miles from Finchley]

Gold Angels Medical Aesthetics excels at providing a broad range of advanced anti-ageing, non-surgical aesthetic procedures. We are proud to offer state of the art hair rejuvenation, PRP and hair...[READ MORE]


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12 Genotin Terrace, Enfield, London, EN1 2AF

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Harrow On The Hill Clinic

[7 miles from Finchley]

5 out of 5

From 5 Review(s)

Located in a historic part of Greater London, our award-winning private practice delivers a range of high-end dental and facial treatments.[READ MORE]


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34 King Henry Mew, Byron Hill Road, Harrow, HA2 0JF

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Binsina Laser Clinic

[7 miles from Finchley]

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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Sean White Aesthetics

[11 miles from Finchley]

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 Finchley 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.