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David Woodward
MSc in Advanced Practice in Healthcare, completed in 2018; programme included an Independent Prescribing module, enabling him to practise as an independent prescriber in aesthetic medicine (as stated on The Secret Halo Empirical Aesthetics profile and social media bios).
23 Hardshaw St, Saint Helens WA10 1RW, United Kingdom
+44 7774 771218
Roles
- Clinic owner and lead aesthetic practitioner at Empirical Aesthetics, based within The Secret Halo super salon at 23 Hardshaw Street, St Helens.
- Cosmetic injector and independent prescriber providing advanced facial aesthetic treatments and skin-restorative programmes.
- Healthcare professional bridging clinical practice and aesthetics, applying over 20 years of healthcare experience and previous leadership of an independent NHS maxillofacial clinic to aesthetic medicine.
Treatments
Qualifications
- MSc in Advanced Practice in Healthcare, completed in 2018; programme included an Independent Prescribing module, enabling him to practise as an independent prescriber in aesthetic medicine (as stated on The Secret Halo Empirical Aesthetics profile and social media bios).
Experience
- Clinic philosophy, as expressed on Vagaro and The Secret Halo pages, emphasises that beauty is both an art and a science, with a core aim to enhance what is naturally present rather than dramatically alter appearance.
News
- Empirical Aesthetics Instagram account (@empirical_aesthetics) bio identifies him as "David Woodward MSc", a cosmetic injector, independent prescriber, aesthetic practitioner and HCPC-registered professional, and showcases treatment imagery and educational posts.
Awards
- Empirical Aesthetics is listed on the Find A Cosmetic Expert directory as a practitioner site at The Secret Halo, Hardshaw Street, St Helens, for a wide range of advanced injectable and skin treatments including biostimulators, polynucleotides, non-surgical rhinoplasty and radiofrequency-based therapies.
Insurance Accepted
- Fee-for-service services are provided.
- No insurer panels are publicly listed.
- Clinical staff are appropriately insured for the procedures they provide.
- Insurance cover may apply only to medically necessary treatments.
- Insured pathways depend on host hospital participation and insurer approval.
- Cosmetic and elective aesthetic procedures are typically excluded from insurance cover.
- Insurance coverage is subject to individual policy terms and insurer approval.
Estimated Fees in Saint
| Anti-Wrinkle Treatment | £195 |
| Lips | £325 |
| Full Face Harmonisation | £2,995 |
| Anti-wrinkle injections | From ~£195 |
| Lip enhancement | From ~£325 |
| Full-face packages | Up to ~£2,995 |
| YLANG Anti-Ageing Facial | £40 |
| YLANG Detoxifying / Hydration Facials | £30–£35 |
| Pedicure / BIAB / Nails | Pricing varies; example bookings shown on Fresha |
| Marionette lines | £180 |
| Liquid rhinoplasty | £250 |
| Tear trough | £250 |
| Alumier MD Enzyme Treatment | £55 |
| Alumier MD Radiant Peels (20/10, 30) | £75 |
| Alumier MD Power + Peel | £120 |
| Alumier MD Bespoke Skin Treatment | £90 |
| Biorepeel CL3 | £80 |
| Biorepeel CL3 with Skin Needling | £160 |
| Peptide Peel | £75 |
| Peptide Peel + Eye Microneedle/EGF Eye Mask | £120 |
| Omega / LED Light Therapy | £15 |
| Smart Meso | Prices vary by protocol |
| Dermal filler (1 ml) | From £140 |
| Profhilo / Skinbooster | From £250 |
| Plasma fibroblast / eyebrow lift | Example treatments and sample prices appear on brand site |
| Puricoll Skin Booster | £90 |
| Aqua Exosome Face | £65 |
| Face & Neck | £75 |
| Face, Neck & Décolletage | £85 |
14+ Reviews Analysed
Consentz® Practitioner Score
Clinic Visibility
87%Pricing Transparency
84%Safety and Trust
90%Overall Aggregation
86%82/100 in Saint
Hours
| Friday | 9 am–6 pm |
| Saturday | 9:30 am–6 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | Closed |
Payment Options
- Services are typically paid for privately.
- major debit and credit cards including Visa and Mastercard.
- alternative payment methods like cash payments (in-person) and online pay-by-app options may be available by arrangement.
- third-party finance providers including Klarna and PLIM may be offered subject to approval.
- 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.
- accepted payment methods should be verified directly with the clinic.
