Registered Midwife (NMC) – stated on social media and clinic marketing as a registered and practising midwife
Advanced Aesthetic training undertaken with recognised leaders in aesthetic medicine (described on clinic About page as having progressed onto advanced aesthetic training with top trainers)
Registered medical professional (NHS) – highlighted in local directory listings emphasising her NHS background
Fully qualified and fully insured aesthetic practitioner as stated in clinic and directory profiles
Experience
Founder of Face Forward Aesthetics in 2020, building a nurse-led, appointment-based clinic at 18 Highgrove Road, Carrickfergus
Delivers skin-rejuvenation treatments such as chemical peels, microneedling, dermaplaning and other advanced facials, aimed at natural skin enhancement rather than overfilled results
Clinic ethos focuses on producing beautiful, natural-looking results and helping clients ‘reveal their best skin’, with a strong emphasis on safety, subtlety and professional standards
News
Facebook introduction post where Lauren states she is the face behind Face Forward Aesthetics and primarily works as a registered midwife, offering aesthetic treatments alongside her NHS role
Awards
Face Forward Aesthetics holds a 5.0-star rating in multiple independent review platforms (e.g. Google/Yell/Birdeye), with reviews consistently praising Lauren’s professionalism, knowledge and patient care
4+ Reviews Analysed
Consentz® Practitioner Score
Clinic Visibility
88%
Pricing Transparency
86%
Safety and Trust
83%
Overall Aggregation
84%
74/100 in Carrickfergus
Hours
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
10 am–5 pm
Thursday
Closed
Friday
10 am–5 pm
Saturday
10 am–3 pm
Sunday
Closed
Payment Options
A fee-for-service payment model applies.
online card payments through secure booking portals.
Alternative payment methods like bank transfer / BACS (by arrangement) and direct debit arrangements may be available by arrangement.
payment plans may be available for selected treatments.
Pre-paid courses are commonly used for multi-session treatments.
Specific payment terms are provided at the time of booking.
Private payment arrangements do not apply to NHS-funded care.
Patients are advised to confirm accepted payment methods prior to booking.