About Linden Aesthetics
Aesthetic medicine in London has changed. Clinics open in converted retail units with named franchises, treatments are sold in packages, and injectors are increasingly paid on commission. None of that aligns with what gets patients the best outcome. Linden was founded to practise aesthetic medicine the way medical colleges train it: conservatively, individually, and without financial incentive attached to treating rather than advising.
We are small by choice. Two injectors, one aesthetician, one hygienist. Consultations are capped at eight per day across the team. We turn away clients when we are full and we will sometimes recommend clients go elsewhere if what they are asking for is not something we believe is a good idea.
Our team
Dr Helena Marne
Founder, Medical Director
MBBS (UCL), MSc Aesthetic Medicine (Queen Mary), GMC 7001234
Ten years in A&E and dermatology before specialising in aesthetic medicine. Founded Linden in 2017 after three years in a Harley Street chain convinced her that commercial practice was incompatible with conservative judgement.
Dr Mateo Aguilar
Senior Injector
MBBS (Imperial), PG Dip Medical Aesthetics, GMC 7124500
Eight years in aesthetic medicine, three at Linden. Specialism: tear troughs, midface, non-surgical rhinoplasty. Known for refusing to inject lips he does not think need injecting.
Nurse Juno Pang
Injector, Prescriber
RN (Kings), NMC 12-P-0032450, Non-medical prescriber
Twelve years in NHS aesthetics and reconstructive before Linden. Specialism: skin boosters, Profhilo, bio-stimulation. Will tell you the truth about your skincare routine.
Ilse Björk
Aesthetician
BABTAC, CIDESCO
Runs Linden's skincare protocols. Ten years in medical skincare across Stockholm and London. Specialism: peels, microneedling, chronic skin conditions.
Seven years
2017
Founded by Dr Marne on Westbourne Grove, one treatment room above the café next door.
2019
Moved to current premises, four rooms, CQC Good rating across all five domains.
2021
Re-inspected, same Good rating, no actions.
2023
Declined acquisition offer from an international aesthetic chain. Stayed independent.
2024
Seven years, 1,900 patients, 91% returning.
Regulation
Every doctor at Linden is registered with the General Medical Council (GMC) and every nurse prescriber is registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). Every member of the clinical team completes the continuing professional development the relevant council requires each year. The clinic itself is inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and has held a Good rating across all five domains since our first inspection in 2019.
Individual GMC and NMC registration numbers are published above. Complaints may be raised with us directly, or independently through the GMC, the NMC, the Joint Council for Cosmetic Practitioners (JCCP), or Save Face. We would prefer you raised it with us first. In seven years we have had two formal complaints, both resolved in full, and we will tell you about them if you ask.