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In general we usually associate facial hair with men. During puberty, men will develop facial hair as part of the natural development process. However, many women can experience facial hair, and for several reasons. These can be a change in hormones or conditions such as PCOS or Hirsutism, or even the natural onset of ageing. But it’s not only women that seek a solution to combat their facial hair. Men can read more

Ingrown hairs can affect us all and cause raised bumps or spots where they form. Ingrown hairs are hairs that have usually grown up and out of the upper layer of the skin but that curl back around and re-enter it, usually at the hair follicle. This can happen when the hair follicle becomes clogged with dead skin cells. This forces the hair to grow out sideways and then curl read more

It may be a surprise to learn that acne affects many adults as well as teenagers. This mild to chronic skin condition which presents a variety of symptoms such as whiteheads, blackheads, pustules and papules, as well as oily and congested pores, doesn’t always necessarily start in our teenage years. In many people, adult acne can start as late as in our 30s and continue throughout our 40s and 50s, read more

Hair removal is big business. The average woman will spend around £12,000 in her lifetime on treatments and products to remove unwanted hair. With popularity rising for more men to treat excess hair and with a staggering amount of different options out there, it’s important to know your stuff on safety when it comes to beating the bristles! At Skin Perfection London, we offer medical–grade laser hair removal to permanently read more

What is Hirsutism Excessive or unwanted hair that grows on a woman’s face or body is a condition known as hirsutism. Every one of us has facial and body hair and in women it is usually lighter in colour and fine or downy, but with hirsutism the hair tends to be quite thick and dark. Excessive hair tends to grow on a woman’s face, arms, back or chest with this read more

If you have made the decision to undergo laser hair removal, there are several ways that you can help to optimise the end-result. A common mistake of those undergoing the treatment is a lack of understanding towards providing the skin with the necessary prepartation and laser hair removal aftercare. At Skin Perfection London, we want to ensure that your treatment reaches its full potential and therefore we have put together read more

If you suffer with thread veins, you’ll know how much of a nuisance they can be, especially now as the weather is getting more pleasant and we all start to bare a little more flesh! Thread veins (also known as spider veins) are tiny veins that can appear just below the surface of the skin. They tend to be red in appearance and spread out to give a spidery looking read more

Summer is well and truly on its way and it won’t be long before we will be jetting off to hotter climes to enjoy the summer sun. However, the sun can play havoc with the skin and no matter how hard we try to shield it with high factor sunscreen and avoid sunlight during peak times, our skin can succumb to pigmentation, also known as sun damage. At Skin Perfection read more

Excess and unwanted facial or body hair can be a nuisance at best and can cause upset or embarrassment at its worst. It can afflict both men and women and at times when skimpier clothes are worn, such as in summer, excess hair can prove expensive, painful and time consuming to treat. Laser hair removal is now considered the most effective treatment for long-term hair reduction. If you are seeking read more

It may still be chilly outside but here at Skin Perfection London, we are already seeing a vast increase in enquiries from our patients of how to rid themselves of unwanted facial and body hair in time for the summer months. With the desire for smoother skin but for spending less time in the bathroom using traditional hair removal methods; our laser hair removal procedure is in huge demand here read more

Most of us have experienced unwanted or excess hair at some time in our lives and this can be a nuisance and at worse, embarrassing and upsetting. As summer is well and truly on its way, you might be considering an alternative method to rid yourself of unsightly hair on the face and body than traditional ones such as waxing, epilating or shaving which can prove painful, repetitive and with read more

With summer just around the corner, you may be considering removing your unwanted or unsightly hair, all in time for that long-awaited beach body reveal! At Skin Perfection in the heart of London, we offer laser hair removal to effectively and permanently reduce unwanted ‘frizz’ on the face and the body. Laser hair removal is a hugely popular in-clinic treatment which negates the need for painful waxing, repetitive shaving and read more

It wasn’t that long ago that hair removal for men was considered not the ‘done’ thing and not really that fashionable. In more recent years, however, there has been a significant shift in male body trends. No longer restricted to metrosexual males or sports people, a body with less hair is becoming a focus for men in the mainstream. At Skin Perfection, conveniently located in the heart of London, we read more

The skin is the largest organ of the body. It protects us against the elements and infection, alerts us to extreme heat, cold and pain and covers the entire body. It’s no wonder that over time, the skin can show imperfections, scars, uneven texture, lines and wrinkles and the remains of skin conditions such as acne. Skin resurfacing and collagen regeneration is key when it comes to addressing a multitude read more

By the time we reach adulthood, most of us can show off a scar of some kind, either on the face or on the body. Whether from a childhood accident, the remains of a skin condition such as acne or from a deeper wound such as a surgical incision or trauma. Many scars can fade over time and some we can live with. However, some scars can cause embarrassment or read more

Acne can be a debilitating condition which can cause embarrassment, self-consciousness and can even be painful. Experienced by both men and women from teenage years in to adulthood, with consequential possible scarring, acne can be problematic for a lifetime for some. We have found a range of the best acne treatments, to reduce symptoms and heal and soothe the skin. Beautiful skin should be a feature that everyone should possess read more

Why should I get laser hair removal? The nuisance of unwanted, excess hair affects most of us at some point in our lives and the average woman will spend over £12,000 in her lifetime endlessly waxing, shaving and epilating, in an attempt, to eradicate unsightly fuzz, usually with no long-term results. It’s not only the monetary cost that can prove too much; some forms of hair removal can be extremely read more

Removing unwanted and excess hair has been an ongoing battle for centuries, and one we fully understand here in Skin Perfection’s laser hair removal London Clinic. Traditional methods of plucking, tweezing, waxing, shaving and epilating can prove tiresome, messy, painful and most of the time are very temporary solutions. A woman will spend on average £12,000 in her lifetime on hair removal products in a bid for smoother, hair-free skin. read more

The skin is the largest organ of the body, so it’s no surprise that skin imperfections, blemishes, marks and lesions can happen. Many skin conditions not harmful to your health, but can be a nuisance, unsightly or even embarrassing. Keratosis Pilaris is one such condition, and treating Keratosis Pilaris is simple. It’s very common and completely harmless but if you suffer with it, can be something of a less than read more

The diversity of London in 2018 is something to behold. People of colour represent a growing proportion of Britain’s population, but the aesthetic industry hasn’t always been able to cater for the different skin types. Laser hair removal is one treatment that was once not appropriate – even dangerous – for black, Asian and olive skin tones. Technology has made advances and today laser hair removal for dark skin is read more