When it comes to acne and acne scarring, everybody is unique and experience it in different ways, from mild acne to severe acne. That’s why, at Este Medical Group, we consult each individual and get to know their own story. We offer acne and acne scar treatments to leave you with the clear-looking, glowing skin you’ve always wanted.
At Este Medical Group, we have a huge amount of experience dealing with both men and women who are suffering with acne and offer a variety of different treatments to help; from laser treatment, to skin peels – During your consultation we’ll discuss everything you need to know. Turn your skin’s appearance and self-confidence around with our help.
Ice pick acne scars are often narrow, but ‘dig’ deep – usually reaching past the top levels of the skin’s surface. This type of scarring is one of the most common types, along with Boxed scarring.
Rolling Scars
Rolling scarring causes the skin to have an undulating appearance. This is due to damage beneath the skin’s surface. Rolling scars are usually shallow but wide.
Boxed Scars
Similar to ice pick scarring in the fact that they are also common, these scars are wider and feature well-defined edges. They appear more oval in shape.
At Este Medical, we offer a range of expert quality, proven acne treatments for a variety of acne conditions. These include:
Dermulux LED ™ Light Therapy
If you have active acne, you’ll know how hard it is to get rid of. You think you’ve just managed to clear one breakout when another one magically appears. Then Dermalux LED Therapy may be the right treatment for you. The treatment is based on Photo Dynamic Therapy (PDT) and targets the bacteria that causes skin breakouts. By killing the bacteria that is responsible for issues such as acne, your skin is given a chance to clear and heal itself.
Skin Peels
Skin peels can be effective in the treatment of both acne and acne scarring and at Este Medical we provide a selection of skin peels for different skin types, tones, and to target different conditions. Skin peels work to safely resurface the skin and encourage cells to regenerate. We recommend skin peels for both mild to moderate acne and also to help tackle long-lasting acne scarring.
Pixel Laser Resurfacing
If you want an acne treatment that can truly focus on just the acne scars, why not consider pixel laser resurfacing? This treatment is ideal for acne scars as it promotes collagen production below the skin to work towards filling in any depressions caused by acne scarring. It targets the acne scars and does not affect the surrounding skin.
Your Este Medical skincare specialist will be able to advise you as to which acne treatment will be best for you. We understand that acne is often much more than just a skin problem, as the surrounding psychological factors that come into play when a person is dealing with acne can often become just as big – if not bigger – than the actual acne itself.
Este Medical’s Director Sam went through this himself so understands how low it can make you feel. If you’re looking to change things and get help with your acne or acne scarring, get in touch with us today and begin your skin and confidence transformation.
Using state-of-the-art skin analysis, Este Medical is able to view the health of your skin more accurately and create a bespoke skin treatment package to help you achieve your best skin yet. The system includes multiple observation methods to allow our skin experts to determine skin issues such as sun damage, dehydration, texture, inflammation and more!
*Please note not all Este Medical Group clinics offer the Observ machine, contact your local branch to find out.
Acne can be caused by a number of factors. Acne can be hereditary, it can be hormonal, and it can be caused by a testosterone increase during puberty. It is also possible for acne to be caused by certain medications, some makeup products, and even wearing items of clothing or accessories that place pressure on a specific area of the skin – wearing a headband for instance.
Smoking is also said to cause acne in older people. Whatever the underlying reasons as to why you have acne, it all results in one thing – hair follicles becoming blocked by sebum from surrounding sebaceous glands, and dead skin cells. These plugged hair follicles can either turn into whiteheads or blackheads, and if the (usually) harmless bacteria that lives on our skin then infects the follicles, you can even experience cysts, papules, nodules or pustules. None of which are any fun for the person having to deal with them.
What Treatments Can we Offer for Acne?
Our skincare experts take time to get to know and understand your acne concerns and issues, and only then will they make an informed decision as to which acne treatment is the best for you. That could be:
lightfusion™ Light Therapy
Skin Peels
Pixel Laser Resurfacing
Should I Stop Wearing Makeup If I Have Acne?
You do not need to stop wearing makeup if you have acne. However, you should wear makeup that is non-comedogenic. This means that it doesn’t block the pores.
Does Acne Mean I'm Not Keeping My Face Clean Enough?
Not necessarily. As mentioned above, acne can be caused by a number of triggers, and however much you clean your face it’s not going to affect how crazy your hormones are being. Sometimes, cleaning your face too much can even contribute to acne as it can aggravate spots.
Furthermore, using alcohol-based cleansers can dry your skin out and this isn’t a good thing as far as acne is concerned. Despite what you may think, and even if you feel like you have excessively oily skin, it’s still important to use a moisturiser – just make sure you opt for a non-comedogenic one.
Will My Acne Ever Go Away?
Everyone is different, but acne – more often than not – does eventually go away. For many, it’s puberty that can kick things off and acne often settles down when puberty does. However, acne can sometimes persist into your adult years.
That said, our skincare specialists have worked with many clients who wanted their acne to disappear and felt like they had tried everything. As you will see from our success stories and testimonials, we have had hugely positive and effective results.
How Can I Book My Appointment?
Book your no-obligation appointment in three easy steps – just fill out the form on our site and we will call you back to arrange a booking according to your availability. Or call us today on 0121 572 7474 and one of our friendly, professional team will be happy to help you.