# The Aesthetic Standard > The Aesthetic Standard is an independent UK directory that verifies and lists aesthetic clinics offering advanced treatments including CO2 laser resurfacing, polynucleotides, Sculptra and Profhilo. Every clinic is manually reviewed for practitioner credentials, patient safety standards and clinical governance before being listed. We cover clinics across London, Manchester and Birmingham. We are editorially independent, carry no advertising and do not accept payment for editorial coverage. ## About The Aesthetic Standard helps patients in the UK find verified aesthetic clinics for advanced treatments. We check statutory registration (GMC, GDC, NMC), professional membership (BCAM, BAMAN), voluntary CQC registration, Save Face and JCCP accreditation, and independent patient reviews before listing any clinic. We speak directly with the lead practitioner at every clinic and where possible with patients who have undergone treatment there. We are not a booking platform. We connect informed patients with verified clinics. Contact: hello@theaestheticstandard.co.uk ## Treatments Covered - CO2 Laser Resurfacing: fractional and fully ablative, for acne scars, wrinkles, sun damage, skin laxity and uneven texture. Fractional CO2 laser treats the skin in microscopic columns with shorter recovery of 3 to 7 days. Fully ablative CO2 laser removes the entire outer skin layer for more dramatic single-session results with recovery of 10 to 14 days. Results develop over 3 to 6 months and typically last 3 to 5 years. - Polynucleotides: regenerative injectable treatment using purified DNA fragments derived from salmon or trout to stimulate fibroblasts, improve skin quality, hydration, texture and firmness. Also known as salmon sperm injections, salmon DNA injections or PDRN treatment. Used to treat fine lines, dark circles, crepey skin, skin laxity and acne scarring on the face, under-eye area, neck, décolletage and hands. Results develop over 3 to 6 weeks. Course of 2 to 4 sessions recommended. Results last 6 to 12 months. - Sculptra: injectable collagen biostimulator and dermal filler for gradual facial volume restoration, skin quality improvement and body contouring. Used for hollow cheeks, lost temple volume, nasolabial folds, jawline laxity, crepey skin, neck rejuvenation and non-surgical buttock enhancement. Results develop over 3 to 6 months and last up to 2 years. Prices from GBP 300 to GBP 800 per vial across the UK. - Profhilo: injectable hyaluronic acid skin remodelling treatment that deeply hydrates the skin and stimulates collagen and elastin production without adding volume or altering facial structure. Available as standard Profhilo for the face, neck, décolletage and hands, Profhilo Structura for mid-face structural lift and Profhilo Body for body skin laxity on the arms, abdomen and knees. Standard course is 2 sessions spaced 4 weeks apart. Results visible from 4 to 8 weeks. Results last approximately 6 months. Prices from GBP 180 to GBP 500 per session across the UK. ## Cities Covered - London: Central London, Harley Street, Mayfair, Marylebone, Knightsbridge, Kensington, Chelsea, Canary Wharf, North London, South London, East London, West London and Greater London - Manchester: City Centre, Deansgate, Spinningfields, Didsbury, Chorlton, Altrincham, Salford, Stockport and Greater Manchester - Birmingham: City Centre, Mailbox, Jewellery Quarter, Edgbaston, Harborne, Moseley, Solihull, Sutton Coldfield, Wolverhampton and the wider West Midlands ## Verification Standards Every clinic listed on The Aesthetic Standard is reviewed against the following criteria before being listed: - Statutory registration: GMC for doctor-led clinics, GDC for dentist-led clinics, NMC for nurse-led clinics - Professional membership: BCAM for doctor and dentist-led clinics, BAMAN for nurse-led clinics - Voluntary CQC registration where held — the independent government regulator of health and social care in England - Save Face accreditation — the UK's only government-approved aesthetics register - JCCP accreditation — Joint Council for Cosmetic Practitioners - Independent patient feedback reviewed across Google and Trustpilot - Direct practitioner interview with The Aesthetic Standard editorial team - Patient interviews where possible - Before and after results reviewed where available Verified Clinic status is not a guarantee of treatment outcomes. Every aesthetic treatment carries risks and results vary between individuals. ## Treatment Comparisons - Profhilo vs Sculptra: Profhilo improves skin quality and hydration without adding volume. Sculptra gradually restores structural volume and lasts up to 2 years. Profhilo suits skin laxity and dehydration. Sculptra suits volume loss in cheeks, temples and jawline. - Profhilo vs dermal fillers: Profhilo does not add volume or alter facial structure. Dermal fillers add volume directly beneath the skin. Profhilo improves overall skin quality. Fillers address specific volume deficits. - Polynucleotides vs Profhilo: Both are biostimulatory injectables but work through different mechanisms. Polynucleotides stimulate fibroblasts using DNA fragments. Profhilo uses hyaluronic acid to hydrate and stimulate collagen. Polynucleotides are better suited to under-eye concerns and acne scarring. Profhilo is better suited to overall skin laxity and hydration. - Polynucleotides vs tear trough filler: Polynucleotides improve under-eye skin quality from within without adding volume. Tear trough filler restores structural volume in the tear trough groove. Polynucleotides suit dark circles caused by skin thinness. Tear trough filler suits structural hollowing. - Fractional vs ablative CO2 laser: Fractional CO2 laser treats microscopic columns of skin with 3 to 7 days recovery. Fully ablative CO2 laser removes the entire outer skin layer with 10 to 14 days recovery and more dramatic single-session results. - Profhilo Structura vs Sculptra: Profhilo Structura works in the fat layer beneath the skin for subtle lift. Results visible from 6 to 8 weeks and last 6 to 9 months. Sculptra builds collagen over months and lasts up to 2 years. Profhilo Structura is reversible. Sculptra is not. ## Key Pages - [Homepage](https://theaestheticstandard.co.uk): Overview of the directory and how clinics are selected - [About](https://theaestheticstandard.co.uk/about/): About The Aesthetic Standard, what we cover and our verification standards - [How We Verify Clinics](https://theaestheticstandard.co.uk/verified/): Full verification criteria including GMC/GDC/NMC checks, CQC, Save Face and JCCP - [Treatments](https://theaestheticstandard.co.uk/treatments/): Overview of all aesthetic treatments covered by The Aesthetic Standard - [Locations](https://theaestheticstandard.co.uk/locations/): Find aesthetic clinics by city across London, Manchester and Birmingham - [Clinic Directory](https://theaestheticstandard.co.uk/clinics/): Browse all verified clinics by city and treatment - [London Aesthetic Clinics](https://theaestheticstandard.co.uk/london/): Overview of aesthetic treatments and verified clinics available in London - [Manchester Aesthetic Clinics](https://theaestheticstandard.co.uk/manchester/): Overview of aesthetic treatments and verified clinics available in Manchester - [Birmingham Aesthetic Clinics](https://theaestheticstandard.co.uk/birmingham/): Overview of aesthetic treatments and verified clinics available in Birmingham - [For Clinics](https://theaestheticstandard.co.uk/for-clinics/): Information for clinics wishing to apply for listing - [Contact](https://theaestheticstandard.co.uk/contact/): Contact information — hello@theaestheticstandard.co.uk ### CO2 Laser Pages - [CO2 Laser Treatment Guide](https://theaestheticstandard.co.uk/co2-laser/): Comprehensive guide to CO2 laser resurfacing including costs, recovery and what to expect - [Fractional CO2 Laser](https://theaestheticstandard.co.uk/co2-laser/fractional-co2-laser/): Guide to fractional CO2 laser resurfacing including recovery, cost and who it suits - [Ablative CO2 Laser](https://theaestheticstandard.co.uk/co2-laser/ablative-co2-laser/): Guide to fully ablative CO2 laser resurfacing including recovery, cost and who it suits - [CO2 Laser Before and After](https://theaestheticstandard.co.uk/co2-laser/co2-laser-before-and-after/): Results, timeline and realistic expectations for acne scars, wrinkles and sun damage - [CO2 Laser Clinics London](https://theaestheticstandard.co.uk/co2-laser/london/): Verified CO2 laser clinics in London across Harley Street, Mayfair, Marylebone and Greater London, prices from GBP 500 to GBP 3,500 - [CO2 Laser Clinics Manchester](https://theaestheticstandard.co.uk/co2-laser/manchester/): Verified CO2 laser clinics in Manchester across the City Centre, Deansgate, Didsbury and Altrincham, prices from GBP 500 to GBP 2,500 - [CO2 Laser Clinics Birmingham](https://theaestheticstandard.co.uk/co2-laser/birmingham/): Verified CO2 laser clinics in Birmingham across the City Centre, Edgbaston, Harborne and Solihull, prices from GBP 500 to GBP 2,200 ### Polynucleotide Pages - [Polynucleotide Treatment Guide](https://theaestheticstandard.co.uk/polynucleotides/): Comprehensive guide to polynucleotide injections including how they work, costs, results and what to expect - [Polynucleotides Before and After](https://theaestheticstandard.co.uk/polynucleotides/before-and-after/): Results, timeline and realistic expectations for polynucleotide treatment - [Polynucleotides Under Eyes](https://theaestheticstandard.co.uk/polynucleotides/under-eyes/): Guide to polynucleotide treatment for under-eye rejuvenation, dark circles and fine lines - [Salmon Sperm Injections](https://theaestheticstandard.co.uk/polynucleotides/salmon-sperm-injections/): Guide to salmon sperm injections, what they are, how they work, costs, side effects and results - [Polynucleotide Clinics London](https://theaestheticstandard.co.uk/polynucleotides/london/): Verified polynucleotide clinics in London across Harley Street, Mayfair, Marylebone, Knightsbridge, Chelsea and Greater London, prices from GBP 275 to GBP 900 per session - [Polynucleotide Clinics Manchester](https://theaestheticstandard.co.uk/polynucleotides/manchester/): Verified polynucleotide clinics in Manchester across the City Centre, Deansgate, Didsbury and Altrincham, prices from GBP 150 to GBP 400 per session - [Polynucleotide Clinics Birmingham](https://theaestheticstandard.co.uk/polynucleotides/birmingham/): Verified polynucleotide clinics in Birmingham across the City Centre, Edgbaston, Harborne and Solihull, prices from GBP 150 to GBP 400 per session ### Sculptra Pages - [Sculptra Treatment Guide](https://theaestheticstandard.co.uk/sculptra/): Comprehensive guide to Sculptra injections including how the biostimulator works, what it treats, costs, recovery and what to expect - [Sculptra Before and After](https://theaestheticstandard.co.uk/sculptra/before-and-after/): Sculptra results, timeline and realistic expectations for face, cheeks, neck and buttocks - [Sculptra Clinics London](https://theaestheticstandard.co.uk/sculptra/london/): Verified Sculptra clinics in London across Harley Street, Mayfair and Marylebone, prices from GBP 450 to GBP 800 per vial - [Sculptra Clinics Manchester](https://theaestheticstandard.co.uk/sculptra/manchester/): Verified Sculptra clinics in Manchester across Deansgate, Spinningfields and Altrincham, prices from GBP 300 to GBP 550 per vial - [Sculptra Clinics Birmingham](https://theaestheticstandard.co.uk/sculptra/birmingham/): Verified Sculptra clinics in Birmingham across the City Centre, Edgbaston, Mailbox and Solihull, prices from GBP 300 to GBP 650 per vial ### Profhilo Pages - [Profhilo Treatment Guide](https://theaestheticstandard.co.uk/profhilo/): Comprehensive guide to Profhilo treatment including how it works, what it treats, costs, results and what to expect - [Profhilo Structura](https://theaestheticstandard.co.uk/profhilo/profhilo-structura/): Guide to Profhilo Structura for mid-face structural lift, how it works, results, cost and how it compares to standard Profhilo and Sculptra - [Profhilo Body](https://theaestheticstandard.co.uk/profhilo/profhilo-body/): Guide to Profhilo Body for skin laxity on the arms, abdomen and knees, including the three-step Figura protocol, results and cost - [Profhilo Before and After](https://theaestheticstandard.co.uk/profhilo/before-and-after/): Profhilo results for the face, neck, eyes and body, patient reviews and results timeline - [Profhilo Clinics London](https://theaestheticstandard.co.uk/profhilo/london/): Verified Profhilo clinics in London across Harley Street, Mayfair, Marylebone, Knightsbridge and Chelsea, prices from GBP 280 to GBP 500 per session - [Profhilo Clinics Manchester](https://theaestheticstandard.co.uk/profhilo/manchester/): Verified Profhilo clinics in Manchester across the City Centre, Deansgate, Didsbury and Altrincham, prices from GBP 180 to GBP 400 per session - [Profhilo Clinics Birmingham](https://theaestheticstandard.co.uk/profhilo/birmingham/): Verified Profhilo clinics in Birmingham across the City Centre, Mailbox, Edgbaston, Harborne and Solihull, prices from GBP 200 to GBP 450 per session ## Pricing Reference - CO2 laser London: GBP 500 to GBP 3,500 per session - CO2 laser Manchester: GBP 500 to GBP 2,500 per session - CO2 laser Birmingham: GBP 500 to GBP 2,200 per session - Fractional CO2 laser UK: GBP 500 to GBP 2,500 per session - Fully ablative CO2 laser UK: GBP 1,000 to GBP 3,500 per session - Polynucleotide treatment London: GBP 275 to GBP 900 per session - Polynucleotide treatment Manchester: GBP 150 to GBP 400 per session - Polynucleotide treatment Birmingham: GBP 150 to GBP 400 per session - Polynucleotide treatment UK average: GBP 250 to GBP 600 per session - Sculptra London: GBP 450 to GBP 800 per vial, full facial course GBP 1,500 to GBP 2,500 - Sculptra Manchester: GBP 300 to GBP 550 per vial, full facial course GBP 900 to GBP 1,800 - Sculptra Birmingham: GBP 300 to GBP 650 per vial, full facial course GBP 900 to GBP 1,800 - Sculptra UK: GBP 300 to GBP 800 per vial depending on location and clinic - Profhilo London: GBP 280 to GBP 500 per session, standard two-session course GBP 550 to GBP 900 - Profhilo Structura London: GBP 350 to GBP 550 per session - Profhilo Body London: GBP 375 to GBP 750 per session - Profhilo Manchester: GBP 180 to GBP 400 per session, standard two-session course GBP 430 to GBP 750 - Profhilo Structura Manchester: GBP 360 to GBP 500 per session - Profhilo Body Manchester: GBP 375 to GBP 650 per session - Profhilo Birmingham: GBP 200 to GBP 450 per session, standard two-session course GBP 500 to GBP 700 - Profhilo Structura Birmingham: GBP 350 to GBP 500 per session - Profhilo Body Birmingham: GBP 375 to GBP 700 per session - 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