Skin Conditions We Can Help With

Age spots (Solar lentigo / Lentigines)

Age spots occur as result of sun damage very often in childhood. They can be seen in younger people but are more common in the older age group.

They occur as a result of an increase in the production of melanin in the skin when it is exposed to the sun, and look like brown irregular shaped spots which are larger than freckles.

Age spots and sun damage can be treated effectively with dermabrasion or a chemical peel.

Lines and wrinkles (Rhytides)

There are a number of different causes for the formation of lines and wrinkles. Essentially collagen production is slowed, elastin fibres become less elastic, dead skin cells do not shed as quickly as in earlier years, and new skin cell production is slow.

Skin ageing can be due chronological ageing which is natural, slow and progressive and external factors i.e. the sun and environment which contribute to 90% of skin damage.

Lines and wrinkles can often be significantly improved using dermal fillers.

Pigmentation

Pigmentation is a general term to describe a number of facial lesions including age spots as well as pigmented solar keratoses. These are due to sun damage and found in people who are over middle age with fair skin. Typically they will have spent a great deal of time exposed to the sun. The lesions are found on a bald scalp, face, and hands and are due to an over production of keratin. The areas are normally large and scaly.

Unsightly pigmentation can often be significantly improved with a chemical peel or needling.

Rosacea

Rosacea is characterised by flushing and the appearance of red facial thread veins. The skin may be oily with some pimples.

The skin condition typically occurs on the forehead, cheeks, skin and lower part of the nose. Although it affects men, it is mostly seen in women between 30 and 50 years and in those who are fair. The cause of rosacea is unknown but it may be triggered by the menopause in women.

Rosacea can often be significantly improved using dermabrasion or a chemical peel.

Thread veins (Spider veins / Telangiectasia)

Thread veins affect at least 55% of the population being more commonly found in women than men. They can be found on any area of the face.

To many the veins look broken, but in fact they are dilated. There is no one cause but they can be due to heredity, the extremes of heat and cold, hormones, and ultra-violet light (sun) damage.

Thread veins can be treated either chemically using microsclerotherapy or mechanically using the Veinwave™ system.

Thread veins - Legs

As well as the causes being similar to facial thread veins, leg thread veins can also be caused by long periods of sitting or standing, and anything which increases venous pressure, for instance pregnancy.

Thread veins on the legs are usually found in clusters and do not normally pose a health risk. However, as they may give rise to symptoms the underlying cause may need to be investigated further.

Thread veins can be treated permanently either chemically using microsclerotherapy or mechanically using the Veinwave™ system.