Do you treat men as well as women?

Yes. Menopause is our specialist focus, but Dr Emma treats men and women, and our aesthetics clinic welcomes everybody. Every body is different, and every plan is tailored.

Doctor-Led Facial Aesthetics for Perimenopause and Menopause in Braintree, Essex

Your skin, beautifully cared for. At every stage.

Perimenopause can change your face faster than anyone warns you. Skin that suddenly feels tight and dry. A jawline that has gone a bit soft. Lines that seem to have moved in overnight without asking.

Our aesthetics clinic in Braintree is led by Dr Emma Castro, a GMC-registered doctor and Consultant in Emergency Medicine. It is built around one simple idea: understand what your hormones are doing to your skin before anyone picks up a needle.

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What Menopause Does to Your Face (and Why It Is Not Just You)

As oestrogen falls, your skin loses some of its main support act. Studies suggest skin can lose around 30% of its collagen in the first five years after menopause, and the fat pads and bone that hold up the mid-face gradually change shape too.

None of this is a failing on your part. It is biology, and it can be supported.

You are allowed to want to do something about it, and you are allowed to decide not to. Either way, you deserve proper advice.

Relaxed, friendly aesthetics consultation with Dr Emma Castro at The Treatment Rooms Essex, Braintree

The changes we see most often

Increased dryness, sensitivity and a dull, tired look
Changes in facial volume, especially in the cheeks and temples
Softer jawline definition and early jowling
Fine lines becoming deeper and more noticeable
Loss of mid-face support, so you look tired when you are not
Skin that suddenly reacts to products it used to love

Want to understand these changes in more depth? Read our guide to menopause skin.

A side note on menopausal facial hair

Those stubborn chin and upper lip hairs that seem to appear overnight? Also hormones. As oestrogen falls during perimenopause and menopause, the balance shifts towards androgens, and new coarse facial hair is one of the changes clients mention to us most, usually very quietly.

Menopausal facial hair is often grey, white or fine, which laser cannot treat. Electrolysis can. It treats each hair individually at the follicle and is the only method recognised for permanent hair removal, which makes it ideal for the small number of stubborn hairs menopause tends to bring.

I have advanced training in electrolysis and see menopausal facial hair all the time, so there is no need to feel embarrassed about asking.

Electrolysis for menopausal facial hair Read the blog: menopause and facial hair

Skin First, Then Structure: Our Menopause Aesthetics Approach

Most aesthetics clinics start with the treatment menu. We start with you. Our approach works in three steps, and not everyone needs all three.

Dr Emma Castro reviewing a client skin assessment on a tablet during a menopause aesthetics consultation in Braintree

Assess properly

Dr Emma reviews your full medical history, including any medication or HRT, then looks at your facial structure and skin quality. Where it helps, our Skin Explorer 360º analysis shows what is happening beneath the surface.

Strengthen the skin

Healthy, hydrated skin responds better to everything else. My team can build a plan around radio frequency, microneedling, peels, LED and bespoke facials. Our Second Spring Programme was designed for skin going through hormonal change.

Support the structure

Where volume and support have changed, Dr Emma can talk you through doctor-led injectable options, carefully planned for natural, refreshed results.

Sometimes that means treatment. Sometimes it means focusing on skin health first. Sometimes it means waiting. That is what ethical practice looks like.

Dr Emma Castro, GMC-registered aesthetics doctor, in the treatment room at The Treatment Rooms Essex, Braintree

Meet Dr Emma Castro, Your Aesthetics Doctor in Braintree

Dr Emma trained at St Bartholomew's and The Royal London Hospitals' School of Medicine. She understands facial anatomy at an advanced level, is trained in safe prescribing, and knows exactly how to recognise and manage medical risk.

2001Qualified in medicine, Barts and The London

2011Consultant in Emergency Medicine

2020Practising aesthetic medicine

2023Occupational Medicine practitioner

ALLSKIN|MEDTrained in medical-grade skincare

Dr Emma is also trained in ALLSKIN|MED, the medical-grade skincare we use in clinic. She understands the science behind the formulations and shares our skin-first values, so your homecare and your treatment plan work together rather than in isolation.

She is also calm, kind, and very good at explaining things without jargon.

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Why I Brought a Doctor Into My Clinic

The aesthetics industry in the UK is still largely unregulated. In many settings, injectable treatments can be carried out by people with no medical training at all. That never sat comfortably with me.

At The Treatment Rooms we have always been skin-first and consultation-led. If we were going to offer facial aesthetics in Braintree, it had to meet the same standards as everything else we do: properly, medically, ethically and safely. Dr Emma's clinical background, calm manner and honest decision-making fit how we work perfectly.

And yes, two Emmas in one clinic does cause the occasional confusion at reception.

Emma, founder of The Treatment Rooms

Dr Emma Castro and The Treatment Rooms team beneath the clinic sign in Braintree, Essex

Doctor-Led Aesthetic Treatments in Braintree

Choose by what is bothering you. Dr Emma will recommend the right approach at your consultation.

Lines and wrinkles

Forehead lines, frown lines and crow's feet are assessed at consultation. If a prescription treatment suits you, Dr Emma explains options, risks and cost before anything is booked.

Volume loss and jawline support

Dermal fillers can restore some of the mid-face support and jawline definition that changes through menopause. Dr Emma uses Juvéderm and plans for a refreshed version of you, not somebody else.

Jaw tension and excessive sweating

Medical assessment and treatment options for jaw clenching and underarm sweating (hyperhidrosis), discussed and priced at consultation.

Skin quality

Delivered by my team: radio frequency skin tightening, microneedling, chemical peels, LED, Lift and Sculpt and bespoke facials. See our Expert Skin Care Treatments.

Prices
Treatment	Price
Aesthetics consultation (30 mins)	From £50
Dermal filler 0.5ml	From £180
Dermal filler 1ml	From £250
Dermal filler 2ml	From £450
Prescription treatments (lines, jaw, sweating)	At consultation

A full consultation is required before any treatment, with a £50 consultation fee paid upfront. Treatments need a 50% deposit to cover product and prescription costs. Individual results vary.

Menopause Skin

Why your skin changes through perimenopause and menopause, and how to support it at home and in clinic.

Read the guide

Expert Skin Care Treatments

Radio frequency, microneedling, peels, LED and bespoke facials to strengthen skin alongside doctor-led care.

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Dr Emma Castro assessing facial structure during a doctor-led aesthetics consultation at The Treatment Rooms Essex

What to Expect From Your Consultation

Calm, structured and completely pressure-free. Dr Emma will:

Review your medical history and any medication, including HRT
Assess your facial structure and skin
Listen to what is actually bothering you
Explain suitable options clearly, including doing nothing
Outline potential risks honestly
Help you decide what feels right for you

There is no obligation to go ahead. If Dr Emma spots a mole or lesion that needs a closer look, we will point you towards our Map My Mole service.

When your hormones need support too

Aesthetics can help how your skin looks and feels, but it is only part of the picture. If you are struggling with other perimenopause or menopause symptoms, we work alongside a trusted local menopause specialist who offers private consultations, blood testing and prescribing.

We are very happy to point you in the right direction.

Menopause Facial Aesthetics: Your Questions Answered

Are your aesthetic treatments doctor-led?

Yes. All injectable treatments are assessed and carried out by Dr Emma Castro, a GMC-registered doctor and Consultant in Emergency Medicine.

Why has my face changed so much during perimenopause?

Falling oestrogen affects collagen, hydration and the fat pads that support your face. Many people notice dryness, softer jawlines and deeper lines quite suddenly. It is very common, and it can be supported.

Can I have aesthetic treatments if I am on HRT?

Being on HRT does not usually rule out treatment, but Dr Emma will review all your medication at consultation to make sure any plan is safe for you.

Will I still look like me?

That is the whole point. Dr Emma plans conservatively for natural, refreshed results. If she does not think a treatment will look right on you, she will say so.

Do I need a consultation first?

Yes, always. Every treatment starts with a 30-minute consultation with Dr Emma, and there is no obligation to go ahead.

How long do results last?

It depends on the treatment and on you. Dr Emma will give you a realistic timeframe at consultation, along with any aftercare and review appointments.

Do you only treat women?

No. Menopause is our specialist focus, but our aesthetics clinic welcomes everybody. Every body is different, and every plan is tailored.

Where are you based?

1 Twyford Court, Panfield Lane, Braintree, Essex CM7 2TH. We see clients from Witham, Halstead, Coggeshall, Great Dunmow and across Essex.

Dr Emma Castro sharing a laugh with the team at The Treatment Rooms Essex, Braintree

Start With a Conversation

You do not need to know what you want yet. Book a consultation with Dr Emma, tell her what is bothering you, and take it from there. No pressure, no hard sell, just proper advice.

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