The Studio, 72 West Street, Marlow, SL7 2BP
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Clare McLoughlin RGN INP is an Independent Nurse Prescriber and advanced procedure aesthetic nurse and trainer with more than 25 years' experience in the aesthetic field. As a recognised aesthetic trainer Clare is known for her professional approach and skill in the field of aesthetics and has appeared on a number of television programmes performing injectable aesthetic treatments.
Clare was one of the first practitioners to achieve Save Face Accreditation for herself and her Marlow clinic. As well as training other Healthcare professionals in this field, Clare works in association with Cosmetic surgeon Mr Adrian Richards, Dermatologist Dr Ravi Ratnavel & Mr Philip Coleridge Smith, vascular surgeon and president of the British Association of Sclerotherapists.
Despite Clare’s teaching commitments for National Cosmetic Courses all consultations, treatments and reviews are with Clare herself, who prides herself on providing a personal tailored package of care for all her clients; ''The most important part of any treatment is your consultation, which includes; a full medical history, an assessment of your skin and discussion of your needs and expectations - these are essential before a tailored treatment and maintenance plan can be put in place.
The consultation will also include a full costing for your initial treatment and for any maintenance treatments you may expect to have. Product information will be provided along with some simple preparations you can make prior to your treatment to ensure optimisation of your treatment experience. Clare also offers Online Consultations now with Online Booking at her website, along with Monthly Savings Plans should you wish to save towards your treatment in future.
'Treatments offered include: Basic and Advanced Selective Wrinkle Relaxing Injections, Viscoderm Hydrobooster, Profhilo, Dermalux LED Light Therapy, Shortwave Diathermy and Sclerotherapy, Perfect Peel and other Skin Peels, Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy (PRP) ‘The Vampire Face Lift’, Advanced level contouring with Dermal Fillers ((Juvederm Ultra®, Juvederm Vycross™, Belotero and Aliaxin), Tear Trough Filler, The 8-point Face Lift, and M2 Medical Grade MicroDermabrasion.
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Mon: 10.00 - 14:30
Tue: 10.00 - 14:30
Wed: 10.00 - 21.30
Thu: 10:00 - 14:00
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Botulinum toxin type A, know by the brand names Botox (Vistabel), Dysport (Azzalure) and Xeomin (Bocouture), is a naturally occurring protein produced by the bacterium clostridium botulinum. It is licensed as a prescription only medicine and can be used to treat wrinkles like frown lines and crow`s feet as well as hyperhidrosis or excessive sweating. As a prescription only medicine, it requires a face-to-face consultation to determine your suitability for treatment.[Read More]
The use of chemical peels to soften and improve the appearance of skin dates back to the ancient Egyptians. Today, scientists have identified numerous forms of acid which can be used to treat skin.[Read More]
Dermal fillers are made of various kinds of natural, man-made or synthetic materials that have been developed for injection into the skin and lips; including hyaluronic acid.[Read More]
A face lift or rhytidectomy can reduce the appearance of loose skin and wrinkles around the cheeks and neck, by tightening the muscles and removing excess skin and fat, restoring a more youthful look.[Read More]
The use of Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs), red, yellow and blue light sources for the treatment of acne and for skin rejuvenation.[Read More]
Medical Skin Needling, also referred to as Collagen Induction Therapy and Micro-Needling is aimed at stimulating the body’s own collagen production to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.[Read More]
RF energy is able to penetrate deep into the skin and affect the deeper dermis and subcutaneous layers, causing tightening and improvements to the underlying tissue structure for facial rejuvenation.[Read More]
Cosmetic Rhinoplasty or a nose job is a range of surgical procedures which are used to re-shape the nose, or correct nasal deformities to relieve blockages in the nose. [Read More]
Sclerotherapy was developed for treating varicose veins. Microsclerotherapy is a technique of injecting thread veins with a sclerosant that causes swelling in the vein’s wall which destroys it.[Read More]
There are many hundreds of different types of cosmeceutical skin care products on the market today that contain active ingredients and claim they can improve wrinkles and the appearance of ageing.[Read More]
SPF, UVA, UVB? All too confusing? Dermatologists recommend daily use of a broad-spectrum (covering a wide range of wavelengths) UVA and UVB sunscreen with a Sun Protection Factor (SPF) of at least 15.[Read More]
Non-Surgical Rhinoplasty
Shortwave Diathermy for thread veins
Profhilo Injectable Skin Bio-Remodelling
Viscoderm Hydrobooster Treatment
Agera Rx skin peels have been developed to treat ageing, acne and pigmentation. The peels deliver a stable form of Salicylic, L-ascorbic and Lactic acid.
Aliaxin® is a monophasic dermal filler product range containing a combination of well-defined molecular weights of hyaluronic acid for long-lasting results.[Read More]
Belotero ® is a new monophasic double crosslinked hyaluronic acid designed from biofermentation using Cohesive Polydensified Matrix (CPM) technology to increase facial volume and fill wrinkles.[Read More]
BOCOUTURE ®, botulinum toxin type A, has been available in the U.K. since 2008 as the brand name Xeomin ®. Both are prescription only medicines. You will require a face-to-face consultation with a prescriber to determine your suitability for treatment.[Read More]
Book a top-rated Botox clinic near you. Learn about Botox and find trusted practitioners. Explore our guide to choosing the best clinic for you today![Read More]
Dermalux™ Tri-wave LED Phototherapy is a non-invasive hand and facial treatment that uses narrow band, non-thermal LED light energy to trigger your body’s natural cell processes to accelerate rejuvenation and repair of the skin. [Read More]
Dermapen™ has the claim of being the original device that started the revolution in automated pen-like devices in the medical skin-needling world. It is used for a treatment referred to as medical skin needling, collagen induction therapy, percutaneous collagen induction, micro-needling or simply electronic dermarollering.[Read More]
EndyMed’s 3DEEP RF applicators use radiofrequency technology to firm, tighten and lift sagging skin on the face and body by heating the collagen in the dermis.[Read More]
iS Clinical® is the exclusive, cosmeceutical skincare range created by INNOVATIVE SKINCARE which uses state of the art technology and pharmaceutical grade botanical ingredients to target and treat acne, hyperpigmentation, eczema, rosacea, as well as the signs of ageing.
Juvéderm® ULTRA and Juvéderm® ULTRA Smile is an advanced, cohesive, 3D hyaluronic acid matrix dermal filler with local anaesthetic, manufactured by Allergan; the makers of Botox® / Vistabel®.[Read More]
Juvéderm® VOLUMA is a hyaluronic acid dermal filler used for recontouring and restoring the face in the case of age-releated volume loss in the cheek bone and chin regions. According to the makers, it delivers dramatic improvement in tissue quality, even in challenging areas, and is complementary to other aesthetic treatments and dermal filler procedures.[Read More]
Juvéderm ® VOLIFT, VOLBELLA, VOLITE and VOLUMA are part of the Juvéderm VYCROSS ® Collection of hyaluronic acid-based fillers which are designed to add volume, restore contours, plus smooth out lines and wrinkles. [Read More]
It is the first stabilised hyaluronic acid (HA) based product which is manufactured without the use of chemical cross-linking agents (BDDE) and is used for skin remodelling and treating skin laxity, not for just filling lines and wrinkles. According to the makers, it delivers dramatic improvement in tissue quality, even in challenging areas, and is complementary to other aesthetic treatments and dermal filler procedures.[Read More]
Radiesse, launched in the US as Radiance FN, is a medical device designed for the correction of small and large soft tissue deficits, but can also be use for facial shaping and contouring. [Read More]
Skintech Peels are a medical peel and can only be carried out by trained doctors and nurses. They should not be confused with very mild and gentle glycolic peels available from beauty therapists.
The Teosyal range consists of three monophasic hyaluronic acid based products of non-animal origin, which are highly biocompatible, offering patients immediate and long-lasting results.
The Teosyal range consists of three monophasic hyaluronic acid based products of non-animal origin, which are highly biocompatible, offering patients immediate and long-lasting results.
The Perfect Peel is founded on a key anti-ageing ingredient never before used in a chemical peel: Glutathione. It can be used on all skin types and requires no pre-peel skin preparation. [Read More]
Viscoderm contains hyaluronic acid and is referred to as a “skin booster” product line for intradermal use. It helps restore the support structures of skin tissue, resulting in increased tone, elasticity and firmness.[Read More]
Botox ®, botulinum toxin type A is also licensed as a prescription only medicine for cosmetic use in the UK under the brand name Vistabel® with dosing specific to treat glabellar (frown) lines. You will require a face-to-face consultation with a prescriber to determine your suitability for treatment.
Xeomin® is the third botulinum toxin type A licensed in the UK as a prescription only medicine. It is an innovative Botulinum type A formulation, in which the complexing proteins have been removed. You will require a face-to-face consultation with a prescriber to determine your suitability for treatment.
Acne is a chronic inflammatory disease of the sebaceous hair follicles.[Read More]
Commonly concerns are focussed on changes in the skin and ones complexion that occur as we age. Skin specialists now believe that most of the changes that we see in our skin as we grow older are due to the sun (sometimes referred to as "photodamage"). [Read More]
The development of small crows feet, or shadows beneath the eyes (dark circles) can be the first signs that our skin is not as youthful and elastic as it once was. [Read More]
Tear trough rejuvenation is a relatively new treatment that is used to improve the appearance of dark circles or dark hollows underneath the eyes which appear in some people.
The concept of facial skin tightening refers to cosmetic procedures which seek to cause contraction in the tissues to effectively tighten them up or which involve a lifting technique often accompanied by the removal of excess skin.[Read More]
Liposuction is the most commonly performed aesthetic surgical procedure for fat removal and body contouring.
The hands are the second most visible area of our body. There are now a number of non-surgical treatment options to help rejuvenate the hands.[Read More]
Eyebrow shape and position can make an important difference to how you look. Plucking them is not the only way to achieve a difference in shape, and sagging eyebrows can be lifted using surgery.[Read More]
Hyperhidrosis is the condition whereby an individual has abnormally increased or excessive perspiration or sweating which can occur most commonly on the hands, feet, armpits and groin area. Botulinum toxin, Botox is a popular treatment choice.[Read More]
The signs of ageing on a person’s face start to show as early as the end of the second or the beginning of the third decade of a persons life. At first, fine lines start to form between the nose and the mouth, around the eyes and on the forehead.[Read More]
Lip augmentation, volumising, shaping or enhancement is a cosmetic procedure which uses various materials to plump out and re-shape the lips. [Read More]
One of the most common forms of non-surgical face lift procedures is to use as combination of botulinum toxins and dermal fillers to plump out wrinkles and any volume lacking areas of skin on the face and provide lift, including the Nefertiti Lift.[Read More]
Most cosmetic procedures in this area relate to the alteration of the size or shape of the nose. [Read More]
Age spots or lentigos, sometimes known as "liver spots" are medically known under the condition of hyperpigmentation. Professional skincare clinics have effective treatments to reduce the appearance of more pronounced age spots or hyperpigmentation. [Read More]
Rosacea is a common chronic skin condition that tends to affect the face. Individuals with vascular rosacea, which tends to include symptoms such as flushing, redness and thread veins, can often be successfully treated with laser or IPL treatment.[Read More]
In recent years aesthetic practitioners who study the outward signs of ageing on the face have been focussing on the loss of facial volume that occurs as many of us get older. [Read More]
A variety of options, including using heat generating technologies such as light and electrical currents have been developed to treat thread veins, also called spider or broken veins.[Read More]
Claire is an amazing practitioner. She is very clever at giving your face a more tightened, fresher, youthful glow without altering your natural features
I’ve been seeing Claire for treatments for over a year, after careful consideration to find the right practitioner. She puts me at ease and discusses options so I can find the right treatment. It is important to me that the treatment looks natural, and I trust Claire’s knowledge and expertise to achieve this. My confidence has grown and I’m really pleased with the results.
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Clare, an experienced, Aesthetic Nurse Specialist brings you her skills in the Art of enhancing the innate charm of the face. Advanced Trainer in muscle relaxing and facial contouring for The National Cosmetic Training centre. [More Info]
Referrals can be arranged to Dr Ravi Ratnavel, a Consultant Dermatologist. [More Info]
A Consultant Plastic & Cosmetic Surgeon, trained in Oxford and London with further specialist training in Australia and America. He has worked at the Regional Plastic Surgery Centre in Stoke Mandeville, Aylesbury and now concentrates exclusively on Cosmet [More Info]
Referrals can be arranged to Mr Philip D Coleridge Smith, a Consultant Vascular Surgeon and a leading UK expert in vein problems. [More Info]
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