DOCTOR-LED NON-SURGICAL AESTHETICS IN DURHAM
At Dr Helen Marsden Aesthetics we believe that you deserve to look your best, and we believe that you deserve the best medical care to help you do so.
At our clinic, we provide non-surgical aesthetic services that are designed to subtly enhance your natural beauty: to reduce signs of ageing, rejuvenate your appearance, and bring out your best features.
We are committed to providing personalised, quality healthcare in a safe and confidential setting. At all stages of the process, we want you to feel comfortable and confident in our care. All consultations, treatments and after-care are performed or overseen by Dr Helen who is highly trained in aesthetics and with years of experience in general practice. Kate is also fully trained and insured in most of our non-injectable treatments offering you greater availability and flexibility of appointments. Our training, expertise and know-how help us achieve the best outcome for you.
We believe that best outcome is achieved when we combine the highest level care with the finest quality products available.
The Process
We always begin with a consultation. During this time we get to know you and assess your desired outcome. We discuss the available treatment options and talk through any questions or concerns you may have. We have a skin scanner should you require a more in depth assessment.
Then we create a treatment plan, tailored to your particular needs and requirements. All treatments are carried out by qualified and insured practitioners using the latest innovations to ensure that you get the best quality healthcare.
Aftercare is an important step in the process. We will look after you at every stage of the journey providing advice and follow-up to make sure you get the best results.
Our Products
We use only the finest products to bring you the best possible results.
For Women
At Dr Helen Marsden Aesthetics we provide medical cosmetic services to subtly enhance your natural feminine beauty.
Using the latest medical aesthetic treatments and highest quality products, we take an holistic approach to reduce signs of ageing, rejuvenate your appearance, modify and highlight your best features.
In our clinic we offer a unique, personalised and discreet service, in a safe and confidential setting. We are committed to the highest standards of care and professionalism to ensure the best results for you. We have a full range of facial aesthetic treatments available as well as microsclerotherapy to treat unsightly thread (spider) veins in the legs.
For men
Dr Helen Marsden Aesthetics provide medical aesthetic services to rejuvenate your appearance and combat signs of ageing.
In our clinic, we offer a discreet and professional service. Our extensive range of treatments is designed to subtly tackle common problems such as wrinkle formation and to restore volume in the skin, resulting in a younger and healthier look.
We offer a full range of facial aesthetic treatments including profile balancing, nose reshaping (non-surgical/10 minute rhinoplasty or nose-job), masculinisation of the chin and jawline. We treat tear troughs under the eyes to banish dark circles, as well as facial and neck rejuvenation.
Medical Aesthetics
We are registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and are able to offer a range of medical treatments including treatments for weight loss, to combat excessive sweating, to prevent teeth grinding and to treat Migraines. We can also remove minor benign skin lesions such as skin tags.
Hyperhidrosis
Hyperhidrosis is a medical term for excessive sweating. It affects approximately 1% of the population and can cause skin irritation as well as lack of confidence and self-esteem.
In many cases, Botox treatments have proven to be effective in combating hyperhidrosis, reducing sweating by up to 95%. Results usually last 6-9 months, with many people reporting longer-lasting benefits.
As a result of budget cuts within the NHS it is now extremely difficult to obtain treatment on the NHS. However, at Durham Private Doctors we can discuss possible solutions in a discreet and professional setting.
As well as the standard approach to hyperhidrosis with botox injections in the armpits, other areas of excessive sweating such as scalp, hands, face etc. can now be treated easily using the Wow fusion device.
Bruxism
Teeth grinding or jaw clenching is also known as bruxism. People who suffer with bruxism grind their teeth, or clench their jaw, involuntarily. It can happen while they are awake or asleep and is often related to stress and anxiety. Bruxism can cause facial pain, dental problems, earaches and migraines.
Botox injections into the jaw muscle have been shown to relieve bruxism successfully, by relaxing the jaw muscle and preventing involuntary grinding or clenching.
Migraine
Dr Helen Marsden trained in the treatment of migraines, and in particular the treatment of Chronic Migraine Syndrome using Botox. She learnt this technique from neurologists in London and has gained experience in local migraine clinics too. She now has many patients who have responded well to this potentially life-changing treatment.
Within the NHS it is extremely hard to qualify for Botox injections for Chronic Migraine Syndrome. However, this is something that we can offer. Please feel free to book a consultation to discuss your needs and assess your suitability for such treatment.

About Us
Dr Helen Marsden studied medicine in London and graduated with distinction as a doctor in 1996. Helen worked as a GP from 2001 until 2022. She was a GP at Claypath & University Medical Group, where she practised for over 15 years before leaving in 2017 and more recently in Gateshead at The Bridges Practice. Helen now works solely in the field of medical aesthetics and maintains her registration with the General Medical Council (GMC). She successfully completed foundation, advanced and masterclass level training in medical aesthetics in 2017 with Derma Medical and is now a trainer for them as well as Circa Skin, teaching other medical professionals at home and abroad. Helen continues to stay up to date with learning and advances in aesthetic medicine, to maintain her professional level of expertise for her successful clinic in Durham City.
Kate is Helen’s daughter and joined the team in July 2020. She initially started to help with the patient journey whilst working part time. Her skills and knowledge base have rapidly expanded and she now manages the clinic and works full time along side Dr Helen. Kate completed her advanced beauty therapist training, levels 2 & 3, in 2022, and is now fully trained and insured to complete most of the non-injectable clinic treatments including Hydrafacial, Morpheus8, Micro-needling with WOW fusion, Forma, and IPL. She is an enormous asset to the team and adds greater appointment flexibility for our patients.
