Explore Skin Concerns
Clearer skin starts with understanding what your skin needs. We can help you explore options for ongoing breakouts, marks and uneven texture.
Book an acne and skin consultationUnderstanding your skin
You may still have new spots, or you may have flat red or brown marks after spots heal. Small dips and pits are acne scars. These concerns need different approaches, so we start by assessing your skin and listening to what bothers you most.
01 / Active acne
Managing active acne is often the first step. It may help reduce new breakouts and the risk of further scarring.
We look at your type of acne, skincare and treatment history. Your plan may include skincare advice, medical treatment or treatments at the clinic.
What to expect: No discomfort or recovery from the consultation. Follow-up depends on your plan.
Explore acne consultations ↗A laser option that may be considered as part of a plan for active acne. We will discuss whether other treatment is needed alongside it.
What to expect: Warmth during treatment and possible temporary redness. A course may be recommended.
Explore ClearSkin ↗A supportive option for acne-prone skin, which may be included alongside a wider skincare or acne treatment plan.
What to expect: Generally comfortable, with little visible recovery. The number of visits depends on your plan.
Explore Dr Platon ↗A carefully selected peel may help with surface congestion and some marks left by acne.
What to expect: Tingling during treatment; dryness or peeling for several days, depending on the peel. A course may be advised.
Explore chemical peels ↗02 / After acne
A flat mark is different from an indented scar. Its colour helps guide which options are worth discussing.
May help reduce persistent redness after spots have healed. It targets colour, rather than a dip in the skin.
What to expect: Brief warmth or a light snapping sensation. Redness or swelling may last a few days; more than one session may be needed.
Explore Dye-VL ↗Certain peels may help with superficial darker marks and uneven tone. We assess your skin and pigmentation before recommending one.
What to expect: Mild tingling; dryness or peeling for several days depending on the peel.
Explore chemical peels ↗03 / Acne scars
We assess the type and depth of scarring before choosing a treatment. The aim is usually to make scars less noticeable and improve skin texture.
Encourages skin remodelling and may soften the appearance of shallow, indented scars.
What to expect: Numbing cream may be used. Redness and sensitivity for a few days. Usually planned as a course, with gradual results.
Explore microneedling ↗Resurfaces small areas of skin to improve uneven texture and the appearance of selected acne scars.
What to expect: Heat during treatment. Several days of redness, roughness or peeling may follow; one or more sessions may be advised.
Explore iPixel ↗Offers radiofrequency microneedling and fractional CO₂ laser options. We select the approach according to your scars and skin.
What to expect: Numbing cream is usually discussed. Recovery and session numbers vary; redness, swelling and peeling are possible.
Explore Secret PRO ↗Very deep or tethered scars may need a different specialist approach. At consultation, we will explain what is likely to help and the limits of each treatment.
Helpful answers
Sometimes, but ongoing breakouts may need attention first. We will explain the best order for your skin.
It depends on the treatment. Some feel warm or tingly; scar treatments can be more uncomfortable and numbing cream may be offered.
There is no single number for everyone. We will outline a proposed course and review your progress.
Many people return to usual activities after gentler treatments, although redness may be visible. Resurfacing can involve several days of more noticeable recovery.
Treatment aims to make scars less noticeable. Results depend on scar type and depth; complete removal cannot be promised.
Start with a conversation
You do not need to work it out before booking. We will assess your skin, explain the options clearly and recommend a plan that fits your goals and the recovery time you can manage.
Book an acne and skin consultation ↗