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Acne treatment

Acne

Overactive sebaceous glands produce sebum, an oil which can lead to blockages in our follicles. These blockages can develop into swollen, tender inflammations or deeper lumps or nodules that can lead to infection. These nodules are associated with severe cases of acne.  Although acne can present during adolescence, about 20% of all cases occur in adults.   Acne commonly occurs during puberty. 

Acne lesions are most common on the face, but they can also occur on the neck, chest, back, shoulders, and upper arms. Acne can be hereditary but can also be triggered by hormones, bacteria and debris. Hormones stimulate the production the overproduction of sebum and Bacteria feeds and grows with in the blocked follicle.

Luckily we have many skin treatment options that can help.

Characteristics

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WHITEHEADS

 Closed congested follicles
 

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BLACKHEADS

Open congested follicles that oxidise resulting in a black head

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PAPULES

Small red, tender bumps 

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PIMPLES OR PUSTULES

 Papules with visible pus at the surface

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NODULES

 Large, solid, painful lumps beneath the surface of the skin 

 

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CYSTIC LESIONS

 Painful, pus-filled lumps beneath the surface of the skin 

We have many different options depending on the severity of the acne. 

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During your in depth consultation there may be a combination of treatments recommended, first to reduce the acne breakout and then to prevent future breakouts and help repair the skin from any scar tissue, for a smoother flawless looking appearance.

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Skin Treatment Options

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SEBACEOUS GLAND ABLATION

SGA uses an electric current of energy (thermolysis) and a micro needle to gradually shrink those rogue sebaceous glands and stop them from malfunctioning or overproducing sebum.  Once the sebaceous gland is ablated through the use of heat, it can no longer break out. Only active acne can be treated as we use the inflamed breakout as a guide to find the affected sebaceous glands.

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MICRODERMABRASION

Mechanically re surfaces the outer most layer of the epidermis. Removing excess of dead skin cells preventing any build up within our follicles preventing breakouts and evening the skin tone by cutting back the epidermis and smoothing the appearance of unwanted atrophic scaring.

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IPL SKIN REJUVENATION

IPL uses energy delivered through light waves to create heat in a controlled response. This energy is attracted to pigment, red or brown, creating a healing response and killing bacteria all at the same time. This treatment is great for active breakouts and pigmented scaring.

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CLEAR + BRILLIANT

This is a non-invasive laser treatment. It works by making thousands of tiny micro injuries in the top layers of skin that trigger the body’s healing process, replacing damaged skin with new, fresh tissue.

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MESOESTETIC SKIN PEELS

These peels contain powerful active ingredients, Alpha and Beta Hydroxy Acids, to resurface the outer layer of the epidermis to boost cellular rejuvenation and renewal. A proven way to remove unwanted dead skin cells preventing pore blockages and cutting back the superficial epidermal layer diminishing pitted scaring or uneven textures to the skin.

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We believe in true transparent advice to guide you in choosing the right treatment options for you and to provide you with as much information and answers throughout your journey with us. "

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