Acne & Scarring
Acne is a common skin condition that affects most individuals at some point in their lives. If you feel like you’ve tried everything and had no relief, book a consultation with one of our doctors today.
Acne is a common skin condition that affects most individuals at some point in their lives. If you feel like you’ve tried everything and had no relief, book a consultation with one of our doctors today.
Acne symptoms commonly present on the face, neck, back and chest and typically present with a mixture of the below symptoms:
Acne can leave scars, marks and pigmentation on the skin, particularly in the presence of nodules and cysts.
A symptom which isn’t talked about very much is the effect of acne on mood and self-esteem. Many studies have shown acne has a negative impact on psychosocial health. You should always speak to your doctor as soon as possible if acne is impacting on your mental health.
The causes of acne are multifactorial:
Following a consultation, your aesthetic doctor will discuss a personalised plan to treat your acne and to help you maintain results long-term.
Medical Skincare: The foundation of any acne treatment plan is medical skincare. Skincare is used to provide long-term relief from acne symptoms.
Skin Peels: Peels are used to provide relief from acne symptoms and to treat textural damage to the skin caused by acne itself.
Microneedling: An FDA approved treatment for acne scarring and treatment of mild acne. It’s great for improving scarring and pigmentation as a result of acne.