How can you help me get rid of acne and spots?
There are several causes of acne. Most acne can be successfully managed with a prescribed skin care programme managed at a skin specialist’s clinic. Combining some superficial skin peels with some LED Phototherapy gives impressive results for mild to moderate acne. Sever acne may well need Roaccutane which needs to be prescribed by a consultant dermatologist. We have never had to refer people for acne as we manage them well with the programmes at our clinic which include Obagi Nuderm, Vitage, Priori Forte, Diamond tome, Omnilux systems. By having such a large range we can customise a programme for each individual.
I need help with enlarged pores. Please could you advise on products?
Enlarged pores usually are caused by poor exfoliation so we recommend a combination of lactic acid peels and diamond tome Microdermabrasion. Sometimes, for deeper scarring pores a laser resurfacing procedure is required.
How do you control acne and clear pigmentation marks?
I would recommend the Obagi Nu-Derm system which will control the acne as well as fade the pigmentation. You would need to see your skin care doctor for this as it is prescription only. Expect to be on the programme for at least 6 months with improvements seen after a few weeks.
Hello Dr Jain, I would really like to know why even after I’ve payed good money for a chemical peel it made no difference. I was told after my treatment that it was supposed to peel once a week for 4 weeks, but my skin didn’t peel and I was told that not everyone peels.
It is difficult to advise without knowing the exact procedure you had as not all peels are the same. Generally the only peels which make a significant difference with only 1 session would require you to be off work for at least 2 weeks! Superficial peels should generally be performed as part of a complete skin care programme over 6-12 weeks. Results are usually very impressive this way, but it all depends on what your expectations are. Peeling generally occurs with the moderate depth peels. Maybe you could provide more information.
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