Acne and related Pigmentation and Scarring

Acne is the most common skin condition  with almost 85% of us experiencing it at some point in our lives. Acne isn’t just a teenage condition, affecting almost 20% of adults worldwide. We are the leading acne skin care clinic and will help you through a treatment journey to deliver the clear skin results you deserve. From mild to severe acne, hormonal to long lasting, facial to body acne, we only select treatments & products with proven results.

What does this mean for you?
This means that you trust Pretty Woman Cosmetic Clinic  to prescribe a treatment programme to clear up acne where high street ‘solutions’ have failed. It’s clear why we’re the UK’s trusted skincare clinic when it comes to treating acne prone skin.
Acne affects different people in different ways. Discover more about the different way that it presents itself and the specific treatments that we’ve below:

Facial Acne
We have helped hundreds of clients regain control of their facial acne and restore their self-confidence. Many of our practitioners have experienced acne themselves, so understand how upsetting & frustrating breakouts can be . Our skincare practitioners are passionate about achieving results and restoring their clients trust in acne fighting treatments & products after years of trying high street ‘solutions’ that fail to deliver on clear skin promises.

 

Body Acne
The summer months often mean that we have to dare to bare as the temperature rises and we can’t cover up body acne with layers of clothing. We know that this can be a cause of discomfort & concern for many people experiencing breakouts across their bodies, but our range of acne treatments can be used to clear & calm skin across the back.

Why do I get body acne?
The only parts of the body that we don’t have sebaceous glands (responsible for producing the oily substance ‘sebum’) are our palms of hands & soles of feet, meaning that you can get acne across pretty much any other body part. Body acne is caused in principle by the same factors that cause facial acne, but can often result in more severe lesions because pores are larger across areas such as the back than on the face.
Certain factors can aggravate & irritate body acne further such as getting friction or getting sweaty as you exercise. To help your skin recover, swap your usual body wash for a product containing active acne fighting ingredients such as salicylic acid.

 

Female acne
Women can experience their first breakout of acne throughout the 20’s, 30’s or even 40’s having never had it as a teenager. For many women, acne breakouts or flare ups are often worse at certain times throughout the month or during pregnancy. This is due to the flux in hormone levels which increases the skin’s production of natural oils. Hormones can play a big role in breakouts, which can explain why female breakouts can be more erratic than the flare up pattern for men, whose hormones tend to fluctuate less throughout the month.
If you’re reading this, then it’s likely that you’re part of the more than 20% of adult women out there experiencing acne. According to the ADA, the majority of women with active flare ups struggle with facial acne. Whether you experience breakouts across your face or body, we are here to help you start your path to clear skin with our range of proven treatments.

Male acne
Men can experience their first breakout of acne throughout the 20’s, 30’s or even 40’s having never had it as a teenager. In fact, up to 25% of men will experience some form of acne in their adult lives. The most common breakout areas are the chest and back, with fewer men also experiencing flare ups on the face than their female counterparts.

Why am i getting acne as an adult?
By its nature, acne is a hormonal condition. Androgens (male hormones) are found in higher levels in men they are in women after puberty, which causes men to typically have thicker & more oily skin. Body acne develops in a similar way to facial acne but can often result in more frequent & severe lesions because pores are larger across areas such as the back than on the face.

 

What factors can aggravate acne?

 

• Getting hot & sweaty after working out – to help your skin recover, swap your usual body wash for a product containing active acne fighting ingredients such as salicylic acid.

 

• Body building – if you’re trying to bulk up by increasing your calorie intake, your body responds by increasing the production of androgens, which in turn increases the production of sebum.

 

• Shaving – irritation from shaving & shaving products can irritate blemished skin. If you’re not digging the beard look, take a look at the top shaving tips from acne.org

 

• wIf you’re reading this and are ready to make the next step to tackling acne, then you’re in the right place. Your Pretty Woman Cosmetic journey will start in a complimentary consultation with one of our expert practitioners, held in the privacy of your own treatment room. The no obligation consultation will allow you to discuss your concerns with your practitioner, and together you can discuss a treatment plan to address the results that you want to achieve.

 

• There’s not a one size fits all solution to acne; commitment, the right treatment, aftercare products & tough love are needed in combination to get good results. That’s why our treatment menu offer a range of results driven treatments proven to improve the signs of acne & acne scarring. Depending on your skin & severity of your concern, you may hear your practitioner mention a range of treatments from the list below to help put you back in control of your skin. Click on each one for more information.

 

Skin Peels

• Our range of acne management skin peels contain active ingredients such as Salicylic Acid designed to control excessive oil production, un-block pores and reduce bacterial inflammation.

 

Prescription Facials

• Our range of acne management prescription facials contain active ingredients such as Salicylic Acid designed to control excessive oil production, un-block pores and reduce bacterial inflammation.

 

Omnilux Light Therapy

• Clinically proven, Omnilux neutralises the acne bacteria, causing acne inflammation to subside and minimising the redness of acne lesions to promote clearer, healthier skin. It can treat acne on face, chest and back and is suitable for all people.

 

IPL treatments

• Get fresher, clearer skin through a treatment of IPL, designed to heal spots and scarring by flooding the skin with oxygen & destroying acne-causing bacteria within the pores. Perfect for congestion, blackheads and spots.

 

Obagi ClenziDerm

• A prescription only three-step acne treatment with clinically proven ingredients that penetrate deep into the skin’s layers to tackle acne at the root and control adult acne for a clearer, healthier-looking complexion.

 

Non-prescription Cosmeceutical Products

• Cosmeceuticals are highly active, powerful products that contain significant levels of active ingredients to correct skin concerns, including acne. 

 

Acne Scarring

• We also commonly treat scars left behind by acne. The right treatment will depend on how severe your scarring is, and will require a consultation with one of our experts. 
   

 

Acne Scar Treatment

Acne Scars are the most common side effect of acne. Inflammation caused by acne can leave skin feeling bumping and discoloured long after the break outs have stopped. Our acne scar treatments are designed to reduce visibility of scars and lift pigmentation. The right treatment will depend on how severe your scarring is, and will require a friendly consultation with one of our experts.

How do I get rid of acne scars?
We specialise in resurfacing treatments to reduce visible acne scars. They gently remove the top layers of skin and encourage the body to produce new skin cells. Read more about our scar reduction treatments below: 

Skin Peels
Improve the texture and smoothness of skin with highly effective skin peels, suitable for face & body acne scars.

Genuine Dermaroller™ Micro Needling
A gentle micro-needling treatment designed to stimulate collagen production and cell renewal, proven to help reduce acne scars.

Laser resurfacing
Our Palomar laser is an advanced FDA approved treatment for the overall reduction of scars, only available in DestinationSkin Manchester.

Microdermabrasion
Improve the texture and smoothness of skin with medical grade microdermabrasion, a commonly used resurfacing treatment suitable for face & body acne scarring.