Your Concerns

Acne is a common skin condition that can occur at various stages of life. It may be influenced by factors such as hormone fluctuations, excess oil production, skin cell turnover, and the presence of certain bacteria on the skin. In some people, acne may develop or persist into adulthood.

Management options can include professional skin treatments, exfoliation, and the use of products suited to the individual’s skin type and condition. Your clinician can assess your skin, discuss contributing factors, and recommend an approach tailored to your needs, while also outlining any potential risks, limitations, and expected outcomes.

Dehydrated or dull-looking skin can occur when the skin’s moisture levels and barrier function are compromised. This may be influenced by factors such as ageing, environmental exposure, lifestyle habits, and skin care practices. When the skin lacks adequate hydration, it may appear less radiant and feel less supple.

Management approaches may include treatments that gently remove surface build-up and support the skin’s hydration, texture, and overall condition. Your clinician can assess your skin, identify contributing factors, and recommend options that are suitable for your needs, along with outlining potential risks, limitations, and expected outcomes.

A double chin, also known as submental fullness, is a common concern that can be influenced by factors such as skin laxity, fat distribution, facial structure, and jaw or chin position. It may occur due to genetics, ageing, or changes in weight, and can alter the definition of the jawline and lower face.

Management options may include treatments aimed at supporting skin firmness or reducing fat in the area beneath the chin. Your clinician can assess the contributing factors and discuss approaches that may be suitable for you, along with outlining potential risks, limitations, and expected outcomes.

Fine lines and wrinkles can develop gradually due to a combination of factors, including natural skin ageing, repeated facial expressions, environmental exposure, and changes in skin structure and volume over time. They may appear in various areas, with common locations including:

• Forehead

• Between the eyebrows (frown lines)

• Around the eyes (crow’s feet)

• Along the bridge of the nose (bunny lines)

• Around the mouth and lips (peri-oral lines)

• From the corners of the mouth towards the chin (marionette lines)

• Across the cheeks

• On the neck and décolletage

The depth and visibility of these lines can vary between individuals. Management approaches depend on the type, location, and contributing factors of the lines. A clinician can assess your skin and discuss treatment options that may be appropriate for you, along with outlining potential benefits, risks, limitations, and expected outcomes. In some cases, a combination of different treatments may be recommended to address multiple factors involved in the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

Cheek shape and definition vary naturally between individuals and can change over time. Factors such as a reduction in soft tissue volume, changes to the underlying bone structure, and alterations in skin elasticity may all influence the appearance of the mid-face as part of the natural ageing process. These changes can affect facial proportions and balance.

Management approaches may include treatments aimed at restoring or enhancing volume and structure in the cheek area to support overall facial harmony. A clinician can assess your facial anatomy, discuss your goals, and determine whether any treatment options are appropriate for you. They will also outline potential benefits, risks, limitations, and expected outcomes so you can make an informed decision.

Facial hair growth can be influenced by hormonal factors, including conditions such as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Hair density, thickness, and growth rate vary between individuals and can be affected by genetics, hormones, and other health factors. In some cases, facial hair may grow more quickly than body hair.

Management options can include treatments such as intense pulsed light (IPL) hair reduction, which require multiple sessions over time due to natural hair growth cycles. Your clinician can assess the treatment area, discuss contributing factors, and create a treatment plan that considers your hair type, skin type, and goals. They will also explain potential benefits, limitations, and risks so you can make an informed decision.

Melasma is a form of pigmentation that often appears as symmetrical, patchy areas of darker skin, most commonly on the face. It can be influenced by hormonal changes, including those that occur during pregnancy or with the use of certain oral contraceptives. Sun exposure and genetic factors may also contribute.

Managing melasma can be complex, as the condition may respond to certain treatments and products, but can also worsen if the skin is irritated or exposed to triggers. A careful, individualised approach is important, and often requires patience and ongoing maintenance. Your clinician can assess your skin, identify contributing factors, and recommend a treatment plan suited to your needs, while outlining potential benefits, limitations, and risks.

Pore size is influenced by factors such as skin type, oil production, genetics, and changes in skin structure over time. As skin loses elasticity with age, pores may appear more noticeable, particularly across areas such as the nose, cheeks, and forehead. Build-up of oil, debris, or dead skin cells can also contribute to the appearance of enlarged pores.

The goal of treatments for open pores is generally to improve skin texture, support healthy skin function, and reduce the visibility of pores. Approaches may include professional exfoliation, treatments that support collagen production, and a tailored home skin care routine. Your clinician can assess your skin, identify contributing factors, and recommend suitable options while explaining potential benefits, limitations, and risks.

Pigmentation refers to areas of the skin that appear darker due to increased melanin production. This can develop over time as a result of factors such as sun exposure, hormonal changes, skin injury, or genetics. Common types include sunspots, age spots, and post-inflammatory pigmentation.

Management approaches may include in-clinic treatments such as light-based devices or chemical peels, as well as the use of professionally recommended skincare products at home. These options aim to improve skin tone and support ongoing skin health. Your clinician can assess your skin, identify the type of pigmentation present, and recommend a tailored approach, while outlining potential benefits, limitations, and risks.

Redness and visible blood vessels (capillaries) can appear on the face, legs, and other areas of the body. They may develop due to factors such as genetics, sun exposure, ageing-related thinning of the skin, environmental influences, lifestyle factors, or skin trauma over time. These vessels can vary in size, from very small superficial capillaries to larger visible vessels.

Management options for redness and broken capillaries may include light-based or vascular-targeted treatments in clinic, along with supportive skincare to help maintain skin health. Your clinician can assess the type and cause of redness, discuss suitable approaches, and outline potential benefits, limitations, and risks.

Rosacea is a chronic skin condition that can cause persistent redness, flushing, and visible blood vessels, most commonly on the cheeks, nose, chin, and forehead. The exact cause is not fully understood, but factors such as genetics, immune system responses, skin sensitivity, and environmental triggers may play a role. Flare-ups can be influenced by sun exposure, temperature changes, certain foods or beverages, and stress.

Types of rosacea include:

• Erythematotelangiectatic rosacea – persistent redness and visible blood vessels.

• Papulopustular rosacea – redness with acne-like bumps or pustules.

• Phymatous rosacea – thickening of the skin, often around the nose.

• Ocular rosacea – eye irritation, dryness, or swelling associated with rosacea.

Management approaches can include identifying and avoiding personal triggers, using gentle skin care products, and seeking professional treatments that may help reduce redness and visible vessels. Options might include light-based therapies, vascular-targeted treatments, and skincare prescribed or recommended by a clinician. Your practitioner will assess your skin, confirm a diagnosis, and discuss the most suitable plan for your needs, as well as any potential benefits, risks, and limitations.

Skin firmness and elasticity naturally change over time due to factors such as ageing, genetics, sun exposure, environmental influences, and lifestyle habits. These changes can lead to a reduction in skin volume, hydration, and tautness, which may make the skin appear looser in certain areas. Common regions of concern include the under-eye area, jawline, neck, and décolletage.

Management approaches for sagging skin may involve treatments designed to support collagen production, improve skin thickness, and enhance skin quality. Your clinician can assess your skin, identify contributing factors, and recommend a personalised plan that may include in-clinic treatments and supportive home care. They will also outline potential benefits, limitations, and risks so you can make an informed decision.