Montrose Clinic, one of London's best aesthetic addresses

Montrose Clinic, London's new aesthetics and dermatology spot in Belgravia, is at the top of our little black book of beauty addresses

Montrose clinic, London's best beauty addresses

Ageing is a strange beast that slowly creeps in. One morning, you look at yourself in the mirror to discover you are no longer young.

Some people – my mother is undoubtedly one – are wise enough to embrace physical changes when they come. Others are keen to cling to a semblance of youth. I have to confess that I am one of them. Today, I get beauty treatments regularly: HydraFacials are my favourite, and I have tried the occasional radiofrequency.

I also resort to injectables twice a year, although taking the step took me a while. I was worried about the outcome and that everyone, especially my mother, would easily spot it. When poorly done, Botox and fillers can transform faces beyond recognition and make you look like a parody of your younger self. But when done well, they help you age gracefully and are great morale boosters. The key, of course, is to find someone you trust who knows what they are doing. Even better, you can find a practi…