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Laser hair removal and breastfeeding? Are you ready to resume laser hair removal after your pregnancy? But still unsure how and if breastfeeding would have an impact on your hair growth / treatment results? Sure thing pregnancy and breastfeeding involve a huge change in your hormonal balance. And that’s something that could’ve a direct impact on your hair removal results. Hormonal changes associated with pregnancy and breastfeeding tend to increase read more

Can microneedling help with hyperpigmentation? Have you noticed age spots, freckles, darkened patches or melasma? If you suffer from hyperpigmentation, microneedling can give you the chance to rewrite your skin’s history for a smooth, even complexion.  What is Dermapen/Microneedling? Microneedling is the insertion of pinpoint needles into the skin. These needles tcreate micro-channels for the purpose of triggering a wound healing response with intense renewal, repair, and rejuvenation. The pen read more

Have you been under an increased amount of stress lately? Have you noticed that as your stress levels increase, you tend to experience more skin problems, like more acne breakouts. And even hair loss? Can acne be actually caused by stress? Or is it just a coincidence that you experience more spots when you’re under a lot of stress? Can acne be caused by stress? Even though it seems your read more

When it comes the idea of hair free body, some men feel like going completely hair less will strip their masculinity. But who is to say what’s right and wrong. It’s all about your personal preferences or your partners wishes. Many of my male patients are sceptical about removing their hair permanently on the wishes of their spouse. But may be more open to the idea of reducing their hair. read more

Have you been feeling anxious and lacking self confidence lately due to discolouration and uneven skin tone? Some pigmentation may not be as obvious while others present a clear change in your skin tone and even heavy make up is unable to cover it up. Do you feel frustrated and not sure where to start? How pigmentation can be removed? And can you prevent it in the first place? How read more

No doubt acne can be a nasty condition to deal with. For those who have never had to worry about spots the struggle is unimaginable. When in reality acne can turn into a nightmare for those who have to live with its highest grades. Not to mention other symptoms it can trigger, one of which is swollen lymph nodes. You may wonder if that’s right, can acne cause swollen lymph read more

Is the fear of pain holding you back from trying laser hair removal? What do you feel during laser hair removal? To be honest the word laser doesn’t exactly cite much excitement for sure. If you struggled with hair removal and the painful aftermath no wonder you’re a bit sceptical.  And may even associate the sound of medical lasers with some form of pain from hell. But your worries are read more

Are you about to start microneedling, but not sure how often can you do the treatment? What are the optimal intervals and would timing has any impact on your results? The short answer is yes. Depending on the condition that you’re treating  there are certain time intervals recommended between your treatments. What is Dermapen/Microneedling?  Microneedling is the insertion of pinpoint needles being inserted into the skin creating micro- channels for read more

Have you lost all hope that your acne will ever disappear? Feeling like you’re left without options but to pursue the medical route and opt for antibiotics or even consider taking Isotretinoin/Accutane? But will these really be able to offer you the relief and long term solution you’re looking for? Or are they only masking the symptoms for a short period before the condition flares up again? May be even read more

Will laser hair removal prevent ingrown hairs? Have you been struggling with ingrown hairs, painful lumps and spots on your skin after shaving or waxing? Do you dread the time when it comes to your hair removal session knowing the pain you’ll be left with? Especially from ingrown hairs on sensitive areas of your body? Do you even find yourself squeezing  the painful spot hoping the hair will find a read more

Have you noticed age spots, freckles, darkened patches or melasma appearing on your face? Are these pigmented patches even appear on your body like the upper back, arms, legs or buttocks? How does hyperpigmentation start? And what treatments are able to lift these or prevent them? How does hyperpigmentation start? Pigmentation occurs when excess melanin (skin pigment) has been stimulated and deposited unevenly. Melanin is the natural pigment that gives read more

Have you had enough of acne and the constant breakouts? Do you just want to have a normal skin without the embarrassing and confidence destroying cystic lumps? Are you longing for a clear skin that everyone else seems to show off? To effectively eliminate your acne it’s important to understand where it comes from in the first place. What triggers the condition and how can you prevent future breakouts. Let’s read more

Are men suitable for laser hair removal? Many patients that contact Skin Perfection; London’s award winning skin and laser hair removal clinic; often question whether laser hair removal is suitable for men. The answer is simple – absolutely yes. Laser hair removal is suitable for both men and women. And in recent years the treatment has become extremely popular among male patients. And here are the reasons why. Are men read more

When you’ve used to plucking and waxing your hair, it might be a period of adjustment to get used to stopping these while under going laser hair removal. It’s important to address and clarify why some of your innocent daily habits could’ve a direct impact on the outcome of your laser hair removal treatment. One of these questions when it comes to laser hair removal is – can you pluck read more

Do you have abnormally large, thick and raised scars that doesn’t seem to heal like normal injuries should be? Sounds like you  may have hypertrophic scarring. But when does exactly hypertrophic scarring occurs? And what treatment would be suitable to treat these type of scars? What is a hypertrophic scarring? A hypertrophic scar is a thick raised, firm scar formed from excess fibrinogen and collagen production during healing. They’re more read more

Are you fed up of  your unwanted facial or body hair? Have you made the decision to embark on your hair free journey with laser hair removal? But still new to the concept? How do you know if laser hair removal is working for you? What should you expect after each treatment and after your treatment course? Laser hair removal is nothing like other hair removal methods Unlike waxing, laser read more

Have you been suffering from acne for years, without an apparent reason? Did you spend time to research and study skincare but nothing seems to work? Knowing the triggers of your breakouts in the first place may prevent acne. Not to mention it can save you from having to deal with the condition in the long run. But where should you to start? Let’s go to the basics. How acne read more

Are results immediate after microneedling? Have you wondered how long does it take to see improvement from your treatment? One of the main advantages of microneedling is that you can usually see some signs of improvement within a week. With more dramatic results developing over the next three to  six weeks. Of course depending on what concern you’re treating. What is Dermapen/Microneedling? Microneedling is the insertion of pinpoint needles that read more

When you’ve invested your time and hard earned cash into laser hair removal treatments, the last thing you want to hear and feel that it didn’t work for you after all. Frustrated and annoyed by this point you’re likely to give up on the hope of a hair free body and the shiny promises that were made to you. But before you do, let’s take a look at factors that read more

Will laser hair removal get rid of strawberry legs? Yes, absolutely. Strawberry legs occur when small black spots develop on the legs. These spots resemble strawberry seed. Although they may make you feel embarrassed luckily the condition is not dangerous or painful. Strawberry legs occur when enlarged pores or hair follicles trap dead skin, oil, and bacteria. You may experiences strawberry legs following shaving. Other skin conditions that can cause read more