Top Acne Providers in Swansea
Best Acne Practitioners in Swansea
Sarah Leanne Fethney
Sarah Leanne Fethney
Aesthetic Practitioner
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(4 reviews)
Treatments offered
Nia
Nia
Aesthetic Practitioner
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(17 reviews)
Dr Alan Wyn Jones And Defy Time Cosmetic Clinic Multi Disciplinary Team
Dr Alan Wyn Jones
British College Of Aesthetic
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(17 reviews)
Freya Carlsen
Freya Carlsen
Independent Nurse Prescriber (V300)
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(22 reviews)
Dr Rupa Dave
Dr Rupa Dave
Clinical Lead Within A
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(3 reviews)
Sian Thomas
Sian Thomas
Aesthetics Practitioner
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(54 reviews)
Fern Mcculloch
Fern Mcculloch
Registered Nurse (UK)
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(17 reviews)
Acne Treatment in Swansea
Our dataset currently has 27 clinic(s), with approximately 621 reviews and an average rating of 4.846153846.
Medical Infrastructure:
- Major NHS provider: Swansea Bay University Health Board
- Morriston Hospital (regional specialist centre)
- Singleton Hospital
- Multiple HIW-registered private clinics.
Local Aethetics Market:
- Highly mature for Welsh regional city
- Wide spectrum from beauty parlours to consultant-led plastic surgery.
Goals of Acne Treatment
- Heal existing lesions and pimples
- Stop new breakouts from forming
- Prevent scarring or pigment changes
- Support overall skin health and reduce psychological impact
- Tailor treatment to severity and the individuals needs.
Acne Treatment Options
Medical & Non-Surgical Approaches
Pros of Acne Treatment
Cons of Acne Treatment
Cost of Acne Treatment in Swansea
- Initial private dermatologist consultations in the UK are often around GBP 240 to 320, follow-ups can be GBP 175 to 255, and specialist treatments (like isotretinoin courses with tests) add more. Prices vary a lot between clinics, location (London often costs more), and whats included in the package.
- Different clinics bundle consultations, medicines, blood tests and follow-ups differently
- Expertise and reputation of the clinician
- Clinic overheads (like rent in big cities vs smaller towns)
- Whether treatments are delivered as part of NHS or privately
Accessibility
Public transport:
- Mainline rail connectivity to Cardiff and London Paddington
- Regional bus network
- Proximity to M4 motorway.
Parking availability:
- City-centre paid parking
- Suburban and coastal clinics offer easier parking access.
Clinic distribution:
- Clustered city-centre clinics with additional presence in Mumbles and suburban districts.
Airport proximity:
- Approximately 10 miles to Cardiff Airport (regional) and ~50 miles to Bristol Airport.
Preparing for Your Acne Appointment
Treatment Safety & Local Regulations
Yes, NICE publishes acne vulgaris management guidance (NG198), and MHRA issues safety updates especially for medicines like isotretinoin.
Local regulatory authority:
- Healthcare Inspectorate Wales (HIW) for independent healthcare providers
- General Medical Council (GMC) and Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) for practitioner regulation.
Private insurance usage locally:
- Moderate for medically indicated dermatology and plastic surgery
- Elective cosmetic injectables primarily self-funded.
Cosmetic finance availability:
- Available for surgical procedures (liposuction, hair transplantation) via private hospital partners.
Who Is a Good Candidate?
Choosing a Clinic
Current average rating citywide: 4.846153846
Recovery & Long-Term Results
- No real downtime for most topical/oral meds beyond skin adaptation, dryness, irritation or sensitivity. Stronger physical procedures might need downtime.
- Dryness, irritation, photosensitivity, rare systemic side effects depending on the drug (e.g. isotretinoin needs monitoring).
Aftercare:
