Aesthetics Clinic near Norwich

Why people travel from Norwich

Norwich has plenty of places offering aesthetic treatments, and not all of them are run by medical professionals. Annie Spelman is an Advanced Nurse Practitioner with an MSc in Advanced Practice and over 20 years of nursing, much of it in Primary Care. She is an independent prescriber, so the person assessing you for a prescription-only treatment is qualified to prescribe it and stays responsible for your care from consultation to review.

Annie has trained in advanced aesthetics since 2016, including with Derma Medical. She is registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council, a member of the Royal College of Nursing and the British Association of Cosmetic Nurses, and a member of the Aesthetic Complications Expert (ACE) Group. She carries full comprehensive insurance.

Because Annie carries out every treatment herself, you see the same person every time. The clinic is relaxed, private and quiet, which many people prefer to a city centre setting.

Getting to Wymondham from Norwich

From Norwich city centre, head south-west on the A11 towards Wymondham. If you are coming from the north or east of the city, the A47 southern bypass joins the A11 at the Thickthorn junction, so you can avoid the city centre altogether. Allow around 20 minutes in normal traffic, and longer at rush hour.

Wymondham is also on the railway line between Norwich and Cambridge, and the journey from Norwich station is short. Check the current timetable, and allow time for the walk or taxi from Wymondham station to the clinic.

The Orange Grove Clinic has plenty of parking. Use the postcode NR18 0BD for your satnav, and if it is your first visit and you are unsure of the last part of the journey, call 07359 836026.

Treatments people from Norwich ask about

Anti-wrinkle treatment for frown lines, forehead lines and crow's feet is one of the most common reasons people get in touch. It is prescription-only, so it always starts with a face-to-face consultation. Lip filler is another frequent question, usually from people who want a subtle, natural change rather than a dramatic one.

Skin quality treatments are popular too. Profhilo and polynucleotides improve hydration, firmness and the overall quality of the skin with little downtime. Endolift, which uses a fine laser fibre under the skin to tighten the jawline and lower face, appeals to people who want a lift without surgery. Mole screening through Map My Mole is useful if you have a mark you would like checked, with a dermatologist's report back within 24 to 48 hours.

What a first visit looks like

Your first appointment is a free, in-person consultation with Annie, and there is no obligation to go ahead with anything. She starts by talking through what you would like to change, what you have tried before and your medical history, including any medication, allergies and previous treatments. This matters for safety, and it helps her decide whether a treatment is right for you at all.

Annie then looks closely at your skin and face and explains what she can see. Her advice is honest, and her approach is simple: if we don't think you need a treatment, we won't do it. Where something will help, she explains how it works, what results are realistic, how long they tend to last, the possible side effects and the cost, so you can decide in your own time.

Prescription-only treatments are only prescribed after a face-to-face assessment with Annie, who is an Advanced Nurse Practitioner and independent prescriber. The treatment itself is then a separate appointment on a later day, never the same visit. Some skin treatments can go ahead on the day if it is appropriate and you feel ready, while others, such as laser hair removal and filler dissolving, need a patch test first. Annie carries out every treatment herself, and where a follow-up review is part of your treatment it is free of charge and booked on the day, for two weeks later.