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Will laser hair removal work if you have PCOS? Very much so! Laser hair removal has significant benefits to patients who suffer from PCOS. These mainly manifest in the rate of the hair growth on your face which could be reduced to as much as 90% after a course of treatment.  What is PCOS? PCOS is the abbreviation of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. This usually affects women and how their ovaries read more

Did you know that you can suffer sun damage from driving? That’s right! The sun’s damaging rays can still pass through the window putting you at risk of sunburn or other skin conditions, especially on the right side of your body. Because your right side is more exposed it can receive as much as 6 times more UV radiation as the left side of body.  This can increase the risk read more

Is keratosis pilaris contagious? If you’re a sufferer of Keratosis Pilaris you know the struggle when it comes to managing your harmless yet super stubborn condition. Keratosis Pilaris causes small, itchy bumps to appear on your skin. You may notice the condition suddenly worsening during pregnancy and after childbirth. And it may make your skin look like it has permanent goose bumps. These are usually small and itchy red or read more

Whether you experience the odd breakouts or regular flare-ups you’re probably eager to take back control of your complexion. First by reducing the appearance of your acne and breakouts. Microneedling is a very popular treatment that will deliver the results while stimulating your collagen and promoting skin healing. You might be thinking by now how microneedling helps acne?  How microneedling helps acne? Problematic skin is often the result of overly read more

What can trigger keratosis pilaris? What can you do if you already have it? And can you prevent the condition getting worse? Keratosis pilaris is a common-yet-harmless skin condition which appears as small, hard bumps on your skin, that may make your skin feel like sandpaper. These bumps are often light in colour and can usually be seen on the upper arms, thighs or buttocks. They can also cause redness read more

During  laser hair removal consultation one of the first questions patients are eager to find out is the sun exposure during laser hair removal? Can you go in the sun before and after laser hair removal? How long do you have to wait? And why it’s important to keep the area you laser out of the sun? What can happen to your skin and will it compromise your results?  How read more

Years of sun exposure can have a damaging effect on your skin. Although the answer may be obvious, it’s not something you tend to think about until after you reach a more mature age. What causes sun damage? What is sun damage? Is it preventable? And is it reversible? What causes sun damage? Although it feels lovely to soak up the warmth and light of the sun, being exposed too read more

Undoubtedly microneedling is now one of the most popular aesthetic procedures. But what does microneedling do exactly? And who can benefit from the treatment? Microneedling is a minimally invasive procedure that is used to boost collagen , reduce the appearance of scars and encourage hair growth. What does microneedling do? Microneedling is a procedure that causes small needles to prick the skin. These puncture the skin and cause physical trauma. Trauma prompts read more

Regardless if you’re new to laser treatments or in the middle of your course; you may have been wondering whether laser hair removal is safe during pregnancy? Laser hair removal is one of the most effective way of removing unwanted body and facial hair with long lasting results. But if you’re pregnant or undergoing hormonal treatments laser  won’t be the safest option for you. And it won’t be recommended until read more

What is pigmentation? And when does pigmentation occur? Can you prevent it? Or reverse it if you already have it?  Pigmentation is when you notice patches of your skin appear darker than the rest of the skin.  When does pigmentation occur? Pigmentation occurs when your skin produces more melanin. Melanin is the pigment that gives your skin colour. The patches can vary in size and may develop on different parts read more

Does Keratosis Pilaris spread? Many KP sufferers know the struggle when it comes to managing this harmless but stubborn condition. Keratosis Pilaris causes small, itchy bumps to appear on your skin. Patients often report the condition suddenly worsening during pregnancy and after childbirth. KP may make your skin look like it has permanent goose bumps. These’re usually small and itchy red or white bumps that are harsh to the touch.  read more

Should you exfoliate acne prone skin? Are there any substitutes for patients with acne? And will it make your skin better or worse? These are questions most of my patients ask me during their skin assessment. When it comes to treating patients with acne, the whole skin care game changes. And you must know the best option for your skin.  Should you exfoliate acne? Regardless if you have mild or read more

Laser hair removal  is one of the most effective, long-term solution to treat your unwanted facial and body hair. But before choosing a Clinic it’s important to understand that while everyone is suitable for laser hair removal, not every laser is safe for all skin types. For example, patients with darker skin tones have a higher risk of developing skin burns if not treated with the right laser. This is read more

Can pigmentation be removed? And  what are the most effective treatments? You may be wondering if there’s one treatment that’ll work on all  types of pigmentation. The answers are yes and no. Yes, pigmentation can be removed. But no. There isn’t one specific treatment that’ll work for everyone.  Your treatment plan will depend on the type of pigmentation you developed. And of course on your skin type.  So let’s see the read more

How to prevent Keratosis Pilaris? First of all, preventing  a condition is always easier than trying to treat or manage an existing one. Keratosis Pilaris is no exception. KP is a very stubborn skin condition that causes small, itchy bumps to appear on your skin and may make your skin look like it has permanent goose bumps. These are usually small and itchy red or white bumps that are harsh read more

What laser hair removal does? How does it work? And why is it different from other hair removal methods? These are usually the first questions my patients ask during their first enquiry into laser hair removal. And it’s natural to do so. I can’t emphasise enough how important it’s to understand laser hair removal before you undergo any treatments.  What laser hair removal does? Laser works by emitting heat, that is read more

Can you prevent acne? And what are the 5 things you can start to do right now?  When it comes to treating acne one of the causes in many cases is poor skin care, lack of vitamins and nutrients and of course life style. Most of these are something you have control over and if you start now you can prevent acne and other skin conditions such as acne scarring read more

7 laser hair removal myths busted? When it comes to laser hair removal I found that there are many misconceptions and beliefs that are wrong.  And may even  put patients off treatment. Over the past 20 years we’ve heard so many beliefs regarding laser hair removal that I’ve decided it’s time to bust those laser hair removal myths. And I have at least 7 of them. 7 laser hair removal read more

How pigmentation comes on the face? Is it permanent? And how can you treat it? Pigmentation is when you notice patches of your facial skin appear darker than the rest of the skin.  Pigmentation occurs when your skin produces more melanin. Melanin is the pigment that gives your skin colour. The patches can vary in size and may develop on different parts of your body. Most patient report pigmentation on read more

Should you moisturise your skin if you have acne? There’s so many information out there that’s wrong when it comes to skin care for patient who suffer from acne. Or even regarding moisturising as a whole. When you suffer from oily skin and breakouts you’ll likely to try anything to clear your skin but are you using the right products for your skin? Or are you making your condition worse? read more