Treatment research
Acne
Research private acne consultations, treatment plans, prescription costs, follow-up, monitoring fees, online providers and patient questions before booking.
Before I Book is not a medical advice service. Acne treatment decisions, prescriptions and monitoring should be discussed with a suitably qualified healthcare professional.
Before booking
Questions people ask before private acne treatment
These are common practical questions people may want to consider before booking a private acne consultation.
Is the consultation detailed?
Check whether the clinician reviews acne history, previous treatments, triggers, skin type and treatment goals.
Are treatment options explained?
Ask whether topical treatments, oral antibiotics, hormonal options, isotretinoin, peels or light-based treatments are discussed where relevant.
Are prescription costs included?
Private prescriptions, pharmacy costs and repeat prescription requests may be separate from the consultation fee.
Is monitoring needed?
Some treatments may require follow-up, blood tests, pregnancy testing or other monitoring.
Is follow-up included?
Check whether reviews, treatment adjustments and repeat prescriptions are included or charged separately.
What is the total cost?
Ask for consultation, prescriptions, blood tests, follow-up and treatment package costs in writing.
Price transparency
Acne treatment costs may include more than the consultation
A private acne consultation fee may not include prescriptions, blood tests, monitoring, follow-up, skincare products or repeat prescription requests.
Before booking, ask what is included, what may be charged separately, and whether you will receive a clear written treatment plan.
Useful prices to compare
Initial consultation, follow-up, online prescription plan, isotretinoin monitoring, blood tests, repeat prescriptions and treatment package prices.
Clinic-published prices
Private acne consultation and treatment price examples
These examples use clinic-published or provider-published information checked in August 2026. Prices can change and may depend on consultation type, clinician, prescriptions, blood tests, follow-up and ongoing treatment. Always confirm the current total directly before booking.
Where shown, Public review footprint is an approximate volume of publicly visible reviews found online. It is not a Before I Book rating and does not assess review quality, authenticity or patient outcome.
| Clinic / provider | City / region | Price type | Published starting price | Consultation / add-ons | Public review footprint | Evidence level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Doctors Clinic | London, Oxford Street | Dermatology consultation | Face-to-face initial appointment £270–£300 | Follow-up £220; virtual appointment £220 on published fee table. | Not enough public footprint found | Clinic-published price |
| The Dermatology Clinic London | Harley Street, London | Consultant dermatology consultation | New patient appointment £325 | Follow-up £275. Private prescriptions, investigations and procedures may be separate. | Not enough public footprint found | Clinic-published price |
| London Dermatology Clinics | Harley Street / King’s Cross, London | Dermatology consultation | Initial consultation £249 | Follow-up £169; repeat prescriptions £30; blood test bundles from £250. | Not enough public footprint found | Clinic-published price |
| The Vesey Private Hospital | Sutton Coldfield / Birmingham | GP or specialist acne appointment | Private GP from £90; specialist consultation from £260 | Blood tests from £32. Published page states same-week access and transparent fixed pricing. | High (700+ public reviews found) | Clinic-published price |
| Spire Parkway Hospital — Dr Alena Salim | Solihull / Birmingham | Consultant dermatologist consultation | Initial consultation from £200 | General dermatology including acne listed in consultant profile. | Not enough public footprint found | Provider-published consultant fee |
| Spire Bushey Diagnostic Centre — Dr Laurence R Lever | Watford / London | Consultant dermatologist consultation | Initial consultation from £240 | Profile lists treatment for acne. | Not enough public footprint found | Provider-published consultant fee |
| Spire St Anthony’s Hospital — Dr Zainab Laftah | Sutton / London | Consultant dermatologist consultation | Initial consultation from £275 | Profile lists acne and rosacea as special interests. | Not enough public footprint found | Provider-published consultant fee |
| Spire St Anthony’s Hospital — Dr Emanuela Campalani | Sutton / London | Consultant dermatologist consultation | Initial consultation from £280 | Profile lists acne and rosacea treatment. | Not enough public footprint found | Provider-published consultant fee |
| Spire St Anthony’s Hospital — Dr Tamara Basarab | Sutton / London | Consultant dermatologist consultation | Initial consultation from £325 | Profile mentions acne and isotretinoin treatment. | Not enough public footprint found | Provider-published consultant fee |
| Spire Bushey Hospital — Dr Sohail Mansoor | Watford / London | Consultant dermatologist consultation | Initial consultation from £330 | Profile lists acne and acne scarring among clinical practice areas. | Not enough public footprint found | Provider-published consultant fee |
| Dermatica | UK online | Online personalised prescription skincare | £24.99 every month | Subscription model; online consultation and personalised formula. Not suitable for all acne cases. | Not applicable | Provider-published price |
| TreatCompare provider guide | UK guide | Market guide | Private dermatologist consultation commonly £150–£350 | Useful market benchmark; confirm individual clinic prices directly. | Not applicable | Published guide |
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Important medical note
Before I Book is not a medical advice service and does not recommend acne treatments, prescriptions or skincare routines.
If acne is painful, severe, scarring, affecting wellbeing, worsening, or not responding to treatment, seek advice from a suitably qualified healthcare professional.