MBBS, Royal Free Hospital School of Medicine, University of London (graduated 1996)
GMC-registered doctor on the UK medical register
Advanced training in medical aesthetics including dermal fillers, botulinum toxin, skin boosters and combination injectable techniques
Aesthetic medicine trainer for Derma Medical and Circa Skin education programmes
Clinical lead for a CQC-registered independent doctor service (Durham Private Doctors Limited / Dr Helen Marsden Aesthetics)
Experience
Studied medicine in London at the Royal Free Hospital School of Medicine, graduating MBBS in 1996, then completed GP training and gained MRCGP in 2003 with additional diplomas in women’s and reproductive health (DRCOG, DFFP).
Founder and clinical lead of Dr Helen Marsden Aesthetics, a CQC-registered, doctor-led clinic in central Durham offering non-surgical facial aesthetics and advanced skin treatments.
Provides a full range of injectable aesthetic treatments including botulinum toxin for dynamic lines and medical indications (such as migraine, bruxism and hyperhidrosis), hyaluronic acid dermal fillers for contouring and volumisation, skin boosters (e.g. Profhilo-type treatments), PRP (platelet-rich plasma) and combination rejuvenation protocols.
Delivers anatomy-led, conservative injectable techniques with an emphasis on subtle rejuvenation – aiming for results where ‘everyone notices, but no-one knows’ which treatments have been performed.
News
Listed on Derma Medical’s ‘Meet the Team’ page as a Non-Surgical Trainer, delivering injectable aesthetics training on national courses
Active presence on social media (Instagram and Facebook) under ‘Dr Helen Marsden Aesthetics’, where she showcases aesthetic work, skincare advice and clinic updates
Awards
Widely profiled as delivering doctor-led non-surgical aesthetics in Durham, highlighted in High Life North’s Little Black Book as a leading regional aesthetic clinic
Recognised by Circa Skin as part of an expert education faculty delivering advanced aesthetic medicine training
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Consentz® Practitioner Score
Clinic Visibility
83%
Pricing Transparency
83%
Safety and Trust
82%
Overall Aggregation
82%
61/100 in Durham
Hours
Payment Options
NHS-funded care (no routine charge at point of care for registered patients)
Private services (e.g., private letters, forms or non-NHS work) may incur fees — contact the practice for current charges
