Chronic stress triggers an increase in stress-related hormones, which send skin's sebaceous (oil) glands into overdrive and slow down cell turnover, creating the perfect conditions for acne breakouts. Stressed skin also tends to look tired, uneven, and prematurely-aged.

Treatments

We're here to help with a range of treatments, including those from Dermalogica and Crystal Clear, that will alleviate the itchiness and redness. To help reduce scarring resulting from acne, you may want to consider our Micro-needling treatments.

Age spots and hyper-pigmentation marks are caused by an accumulation of a yellow pigment called lipofuscin caused by aging of the collagen producing cells.

Treatments

Treatments for pigmentation (including age spots and sun damage) range from a bespoke facial with Dermalogica products, through micro-dermabrasion, micro-needling to Advanced Cosmetic Procedures using electrolysis. More details can be found by clicking on the button below and checking out our treatment options.

Successful treatments are usually achieved but cannot be guaranteed since the discolouration may be deeper in the Dermis, rather than the superficial Epidermis that is removed during treatment.

Dry skin lacks oil because it produces less sebum than normal skin, and the lack of sebum means the skin is without the lipids it needs to retain moisture.

Dry Skin is likely to cause one or more of the following:

• Skin tightness, especially after showering or bathing
• Skin that looks and feels rough
• Itching
• Slight to severe flaking, scaling or peeling
• Fine lines
• Dull skin
• Redness

Treatments

Procedures include Dermalogica Facial Treatments, Micro Dermabrasion, Micro Needling for Problem Skins and Stem Cell Micro Needling.

Treatments

Both regular Micro-needling and Stem Cell Micro-needling can stimulate re-growth over a period of a few months.

Treatments

Electrolysis was first invented in 1865 and is a proven, effective and totally safe method of permanent hair removal. Advancing technology has meant that electrolysis is now more gentle and comfortable, even more effective and it remains an affordable, modern treatment that is increasingly popular. It is equally beneficial as a stand alone treatment or as part of a programme of support with hair management systems such as IPL or Laser.

Each individual hair requires treatment a number of times, so results take time, however it remains the ONLY PERMANENT method of hair removal. With 3 different methods available there is something to suit everyone.

Advanced Electrolysis was first used in 1910 and has developed into a highly successful method of removing and visibly reducing the appearance of a diverse range of minor skin imperfections, leaving a blemish free smooth skin.

Milia are tiny, hard, white, circular, minor protrusions containing keratin, which lie superficially under the surface of the skin. They vary in size from a tiny grain of sand to 5 mm.

Treatment

The exact cause of milia is unknown although they are often associated with dehydrated skin and can easily be treated with electrolysis.

Healthy moles are often pigmented growths or small blemishes on the skin that commonly appear in the first few decades of life in almost everyone. The average young adult has about 25 moles.

Unusual or atypical moles can signify an increased risk of melanoma although malignant melanomas can arise from both existing moles or from healthy skin.

Treatment

The size and appearance of unsightly moles can be visibly reduced and improved using Advanced Electrolysis techniques. However, for the patient's safety, we ask all clients to ensure that the mole is a perfectly normal healthy mole before treatment can commence.

The ABCDE rule helps recognise suspicious moles.

Referral to a GP may be necessary.

Age Spots, sometimes called liver spots, are a change of skin pigmentation associated with ageing.

They range in colour from light brown to red or black and are located in areas most often exposed to the sun, particularly the hands, face, shoulders, arms, forehead, and the scalp, if bald.

Treatments

We offer a range of procedures to lessen the appearance of age spots, from a Dermalogica bespoke facial through to Micro Needling, with or without Stem Cell Therapy. Click the button below to see the various solutions we offer.

Fibro epithelial polyps or papillomas are commonly known as skin tags and are most frequently found on the face and neck. They appear with a neck like a mushroom and vary in size from a tiny speck, to the size of a pea and larger.

They are usually found in areas of friction such as underarm, folds of the skin, under the breasts and around the neck where necklaces may irritate.

Treatment

Our Advanced Cosmetic Procedures (ACP) using electrolysis is suitable for a wide diversity of skin blemishes that can be quickly and easily treated with immediate and effective results offering an eventual blemish free smooth skin.

Pigmentation marks are caused by an accumulation of a yellow pigment called lipofuscin caused by ageing of the collagen producing cells.

Treatment

Our favoured treatment for pigmentation caused by sun damage is stem cell micro-needling.

More details can be found by clicking on the button below and checking out our treatment options.

Successful treatments are usually achieved but cannot be guaranteed since the discolouration may be deeper in the Dermis, rather than the superficial epidermis that is removed during treatment.

Broken Capillaries / Thread Veins

Thread veins are extremely common mostly affect the face, body and legs and are sometimes considered unsightly and embarrassing.

Capillaries have very thin walls which constantly dilate or constrict. As we age these vessels lose their elasticity and can become permanently dilated.

There are numerous causes including: sun damage, ageing, smoking, alcohol, temperature extremes and weather exposure. If left untreated, capillaries will rapidly spread and can cause skin sensitivity.

Treatments

Broken Capllaries and Facial Thread Veins are treated effectively by Thermolysis cauterization.

Spider Naevi Spider Naevi or Telangiectasia Angioma is a centrally dilated blood vessel with smaller capillaries radiating from the body thus resembling the legs of a spider - hence the name.

When thread veins or spider veins are found on the legs, Sclerotherapy (an injection into the vessel) is appropriate to shrink the vein. Find out more by clicking the button below.

They can be found in isolation or gathered together on areas such as the face and décolletage and easily treated with electrolysis.

Verruca Plantaris affects the soles of the feet (usually the ball of the foot) and they become flattened by the pressure of the body. They may be single or multiple and become painful during development.

They originate from the human papilloma virus and consist of hard keratinized tissue.

There are no 'male' or 'female' warts as sometimes thought.

The black dots sometimes visible are the capillaries supplying blood.

Treatment

They can be effectively treated with electrolysis with our Advanced Cosmetic Procedures.

The treatment itself is a little uncomfortable but tolerable. More than one treatment is often required.

What are warts?

Warts are small, non-cancerous, predominantly contagious growths within the skin primarily caused by the human papilloma virus. There are various types of warts, including plane, common, verrucas and seborrhoeic keratosis. Seborrhoeic keratosis are the only type of wart that is non contagious and is a symptom of aging, long term sun damage and genetics.

What causes warts?

Warts are caused by a viral infection in the skin cells. The virus is called the human papilloma virus and there are more than 100 types of HPV.

What treatment is needed to remove warts?

To remove a wart from your skin the latest Advanced Cosmetic Procedure techniques are used. The treatment process requires the tip of a small probe to be used with a tiny energy current to remove the blemished area. The treatment itself is a little uncomfortable but easily tolerated. There are minimal after effects, with a little tightness and scabbing to be expected. Each treatment takes a minimum of 15 minutes

What results are expected?

Warts can be successfully removed, leaving a clearer, healthier looking skin. This treatment is suitable for men and woman both on the face and on other body areas.

Wrinkles can make someone look much older than they are.

Treatments

We offer a variety of treatments to reduce the appearance of skin wrinkles.

Muscle-relaxing injections

For a smoother forehead or softer laughter lines, we recommend muscle relaxing injections which will give you a more youthful and relaxed appearance.

Dermal Fillers

We use products from Juvéderm, to enhance lip volume and reduce skin wrinkles, creating natural, beautiful results.

Micro Needling and Stem Cell Micro Needling

Micro Needling uses small needles to cause tiny punctures in the skin. These small contact points encourage the body to create a healing response prompting renewing of the skin cells. Click the buttons below for more information.

Typically, large pore size is related to overactive sebaceous gland activity, so those with oily skin or acne tend to experience more visible pores. When these oily skin pores become clogged with sebum, the pore wall becomes stretched.

Age can also contribute to enlarged pores, as can sun exposure and skin that is out of balance due to incorrect product use, health issues, medication use or other reasons.

Treatments

Micro Needling and Micro Dermabrasion can both be effective in helping the skin to re-generate and therefore in reducing the size of the pores. 

The Dermalogica Power Peel may also help.

Please discuss these treatments with Sarah by booking a consultation.

You may have been born with thin lips or they may have become thinner over time by losing collagen; this could have happened through:

• Dehydration
• Too much exposure to sun ,
• Habit of pursing or puckering ,
• Extreme weather ,
• Smoking or,
• Ageing

Treatments

We offer both Dermal Fillers (where Juvéderm is gently injected under the skin) and Muscle Relaxing Injections - either will plump up your lips quickly and last for up to a year. Please contact us to discuss which treatment is best for you.

Stretch marks are a common problem faced by both men and women.

They can appear after weight loss or gain and are often suffered by women post pregnancy. Many people feel self-conscious about stretch marks, often they don’t feel comfortable wearing revealing clothes or swimwear.

Treatment

We recommend Micro-needling with bespoke serums and LED Light Therapy; this results in a boost of natural collagen production to strengthen skin and visibly reduce stretch marks.

You might also want to consider Stem Cell Micro-needling.

As always, Sarah is more than happy to advise on the best course of treatment.

Campbell de Morgans or Cherry Angiomas are bright red vascular blemishes which lie just under the surface of the skin and can develop on most areas of your body.

They can become domed shaped and raised and are most common in people aged over 30 have at least one of them and they are more prevalent in men than women.

Treatment

They can be easily removed with electrolysis, as part of our Advanced Cosmetic Treatments program.

A Sebaceous Cyst is a retention of sebum contained in a sebaceous sac under the skin that is blocked by an overgrowth of the surface epidermis.

The size can vary but this type of cyst is not cancerous.

They are most often found on the face, neck upper back and upper chest, but can occur on other sites as well.

Treatment

Sebaceous Cysts are excised with local anaesthetic by Dr Thomas and are sent for histology.

Clients will then return a week later to have stitches removed.

Syringoma are benign non-contagious flesh-coloured or yellowish elevations of the skin.They are firm rounded bumps 1-3 mm in diameter and can cause itchiness and irritation. 

The most common locations are lower eyelids and upper cheeks, but can also be found in the armpits, chest and neck.

They are more common in women, particularly in middle aged Asian women.

Treatment

Syringoma respond well to electrolysis treatment, although more than one treatment may be required.

Xanthelasma are deposits of fatty materials under the surface of the skin and can appear anywhere on the body.

Xanthelasma Palpebra is a common type that appears on the eyelids.

Treatment

This type of condition is  very successfully treated with electrolysis, as you can see from the photo. Click on the button to see more information about our electrolysis treatments.

Dermatosis Papulosa Nigra is a common, non-contagious disorder which develops during adolescence on Afro-Caribbean skin and is identified by smooth, dome shaped brown to black papules seen mainly on the cheeks, neck and upper chest.

Treatment

These are easily treated with electrolysis.

Lesions may be single or multiple.

They are seen in areas where many oil glands are found – the face (nose, cheeks, and forehead), chest, upper arms, mouth lining, vulvae area.

They are small (2–9 mm), painless, whitish-yellow-to-pink or skin-coloured bumps, often with a central depression or dimple.

Treatment

They can be treated very successfully using advanced methods of electrolysis. A little discomfort during treatment may be experienced but is easily tolerated.

Many people suffer, at some point in their lives, from an ingrown toenail where the nail penetrates the skin rather than growing straight up. This is painful and can result in infection.

If you suffer from a recurring ingrown toenail problem or you are concerned about an infection, call us for a consultation.

Treatment

After consultation and, if appropriate, Dr Marcus Thomas can remove the nail root at the ingrown side with a straightforward minor surgical procedure.

Acne scarring occasionally develops as a complication of acne. Any type of acne spot can lead to scarring. It is caused when the body works hard to heal the wounds caused by acne which leads to an excess of collagen build-up in the skin.

This collagen can stay in place permanently which results in acne scarring.

Treatments

As usual, Sarah will carefully evaluate your individual needs at an initial consulation.

Subsequently, she may recommend Micro Needling or Micro Dermabrasion or other treatments.

Plasma fibroblasting is a non surgical procedure to tighten loose skin, even the most delicate skin on eye lids.

This non invasive procedure only takes 5-7 days for carbon dots (scabs) to flake off to reveal fresh brand new younger skin.

Treatments

We use the Accor Plasma pen to achieve remarkably swift results on loose skin on the eyelids and the neck. We combine this with Stem Cells for a full face and neck treatment, we call this Plasma Shower.

For less invasive Skin Tightening treatments we offer Genie facial muscle tightening, which exercises the facial muscles to lift features and reduce lines and wrinkles.