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Top Aesthetic Practitioners in Portsmouth

Charlotte Daysh Barbour

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Charlotte Daysh Barbour

Specialist Practitioner In Corneotherapy-based

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(23 reviews)
Location
Portsmouth PO6 2PU, United Kingdom
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Jemma Esposito

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Jemma Esposito

Clinic Lead Overseeing Aesthetic

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( reviews)
Location
Portsmouth PO6 2SG, United Kingdom
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Dr Hembadoon

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Dr Hembadoon
CQC

Registered General Practitioner

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(7 reviews)
Location
Portsmouth PO3 5EJ, United Kingdom
Treatments offered

Top Treatments in Portsmouth

Facial Treatments

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Facial Treatments

Contact Dermatitis

Treatment
Contact Dermatitis

Anti Wrinkle Treatment

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Anti Wrinkle Treatment

Birthmarks

Treatment
Birthmarks

Aesthetic Skin Consultation

Treatment
Aesthetic Skin Consultation

Skin Booster

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Skin Booster

Vitamin Therapy

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Vitamin Therapy

Pigmentation Treatment

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Pigmentation Treatment

Eczema Treatment

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Eczema Treatment

Patch Testing

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Patch Testing

Hair Treatments

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Hair Treatments

Platelet Rich Plasma

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Platelet Rich Plasma

Tattoo Removal

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Tattoo Removal

Alopecia

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Alopecia

Laser Treatments

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Laser Treatments

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About Portsmouth

Population:

    • Approximately 205,000–210,000 (unitary authority
    • Portsmouth built-up area larger when including Southsea/Cosham).

Lifestyle Characteristics:

    • Coastal naval city with significant student population (University of Portsmouth) and Royal Navy presence
    • Active nightlife and event culture
    • High aesthetic awareness influenced by South Coast urban corridor (Southampton–Brighton).

Medical Infrastructure:

    • Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust (Queen Alexandra Hospital)
    • Established dermatology services
    • Multiple GP clusters
    • Proximity to Southampton tertiary services.

Market Size

Number of Clinics:

 8

Total Reviews:

 258

Average Citywide Rating:

 4.9625
Mid-to-late stage maturity with diversified treatment portfolio and device-led competition.

Treatments

Facial TreatmentsContact DermatitisAnti Wrinkle TreatmentBirthmarksAesthetic Skin ConsultationSkin BoosterVitamin TherapyPigmentation TreatmentEczema TreatmentPatch TestingHair TreatmentsPlatelet Rich PlasmaTattoo RemovalAlopeciaLaser TreatmentsChemical PeelFillersMarionettesMicro-needlingCheek EnhancementLipsSkin Texture And TighteningMelasma TreatmentAcneBotoxProfhiloHyperhidrosisRosacea TreatmentScarringIpl Treatment

Regulatory & Compliance Environment

Primary Regulator:

 Care Quality Commission (CQC) for independent healthcare providers in England.

Prescribing Requirements:

 Prescription-only medicines (e.g., botulinum toxin) require consultation and prescription by GMC-registered doctor or NMC independent prescriber under MHRA guidance.

Inspection Framework:
  • CQC single assessment framework assessing safety, effectiveness, caring, responsiveness and leadership
  • Laser/IPL providers may require CQC registration depending on treatment scope.

Insurance & Financing

Private Insurance Usage:
  • Limited for cosmetic injectables
  • Dermatology consultations occasionally reimbursable when medically indicated.

Cosmetic Finance Availability:
  • Widely available in South East England via regulated third-party providers
  • Common for laser hair removal packages.

Seasonality & Local Trends

Peak Booking Periods:

 Pre-summer (March–June for laser/IPL)Pre-Christmas (October–December)Graduation season (June–July)

Social Media Trends:

 Lip filler transformationsPRP hair restoration journeysLaser hair removal progress reelsBotox education and myth-busting posts

Referral Networks & Teaching Hospital Links

Queen Alexandra Hospital under Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.

Accessibility & Location Factors

Public Transport Proximity:
  • Rail connections to London Waterloo and Southampton
  • Local bus network across city.

Parking Availability:
  • City-centre and Southsea parking infrastructure
  • Congestion possible during peak tourist months.

City Centre vs Suburban Distribution:
Clinics distributed across Southsea, city centre and suburban commercial zones.

Medical Tourism Potential

Tourism Volume Indicator:
Established coastal tourism and naval heritage destination.

Hotel Density Near Clinics:
Moderate-to-high hotel density in Southsea and city centre.

Airport Proximity:
  • Approximately 20 miles to Southampton Airport
  • ~65 miles to Heathrow.

Overall Medical Tourism Viability:
  • Moderate domestic tourism crossover potential
  • Primarily regional catchment from Hampshire corridor.