Acne Treatment In Lewisham

What causes acne?

If you are an acne sufferer, you probably already know that acne is caused by tiny holes in the skin, known as hair follicles, become blocked.

Glands produce oil to stop the skin drying out, but they can overproduce and then mix with dead skin that forms a blockage which shows itself as either a whitehead or a blackhead.

Bacteria living on the skin that is normally harmless can then contaminate blocked follicles causing papules, pustules, nodules or cysts.

Yet, such an easily explained problem can cause such anxiety, embarrassment and self esteem issues in sufferers.

The main causes include:

• Increased levels of testosterone
• Acne runs in the family
• Acne in women triggered by:
  • Periods
  • Pregnancy
  • Polycystic ovary syndrome
  • Hormonal changes
• Other causes include
  • Some cosmetic products
  • Medications such as steroids
  • Smoking

Diagnosis of your Acne

For mild outbreaks a visit to your pharmacist may be a good solution, however, acne is often categorised as follows:

• Mild - Some whiteheads and blackheads with a few pustules and papules.
• Moderate - Widespread whiteheads and blackheads with many pustules and papules.
• Severe - lots of large and painful papules, pustules, nodules or cysts. You may also have acne scarring.

Treatment of Acne & Acne Scarring

Each person is unique, so a treatment plan is individually tailored to you. Working with Roseway Labs we can create bespoke prescription strength treatments that combine perfectly with Circadia skin care products for a completely tailored acne solution.

Our treatments include:

Cocoa Enzyme & Oxygen Rx Treatment by Circadia

The calming benefits of Cocoa are a great remedy for acne and also helps with rosacea and sensitive skin. Controlled amounts of oxygen replace the ruddy look associated with acne

Your skin will be left brighter, healthier with a noticeable improvement for acne sufferers.

Cocoa Enzyme & Oxygen Rx Pricing

Initial appointment and treatment | 60 minutes | £125
Follow up treatments | 45 minutes | £125
Six course treatment | £675

LED Treatment for Acne

LED (Light Emitting Diode) skincare treatment works by emitting waves of red and blue light. The RED light can help improve the effects of scarring, while the BLUE light reduces activity in the oil-producing glands in the skin.

This treatment can be used in conjunction with acne treatment where recommended and there is no downtime.

LED Treatment Pricing

Initial appointment and treatment | 45 minutes | £50
Follow up treatments | 30 minutes | £50
Six course treatment | £270

Exceed Microneedling Treatment for Acne

The medically approved Exceed Microneedling pen helps to resurface your skin. Many thousands of fine pricks cause a post-traumatic response that promotes the production of collagen and elastin which repairs the surface of the skin.

This treatment is particularly beneficial to people suffering with acne scarring.

Microneedling Treatment Pricing

Initial appointment and treatment | 60 minutes | £250
Follow up treatments | 60 minutes | £250
Six course treatment | £1,350