There are so many skin conditions that can and have affected people’s mental health, whether it’s because it affects their day-to-day lives or just aesthetically, not what they had hoped for. Skin conditions can come in many different forms, and some are easier to manage than others, which means each has a different form of treatment that would work out better.

Whether you are looking for inspiration on how to treat your skin condition or education on popular skin treatments and how they might help you.

IPL Laser Treatment

Also known as an intense pulsed light laser treatment or a lime light facial, it’s a non-invasive treatment to help skin pigmentation, hyperpigmentation, thread vein removal, sun spots/damage and vascular concerns.

The treatment can be used to target all of these skin conditions, as mentioned, and can be used for several conditions that can come with time, age and bad sun exposure. Depending on the type of skin condition you are coming in for, there is a different laser type that works in resolving the issue. 

Depending on the severity of the skin condition, it can take anywhere between 1 and 3 treatments, but as mentioned, some of these conditions can come back with further sun exposure and ageing, such as spider veins, so this could be a repetitive treatment, but also very low maintenance.

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Medical Microneedling

Microneedling is also known as collagen induction therapy. This treatment can be used for a range of skin conditions and non-skin condition cosmetic improvements. Microneedling works by creating micro injuries or micro traumas, and at the same time, it will push through hyaluronic acid, exosomes, and something else that your skin therapist has chosen to help with natural collagen production in that area, but also drives these products deeper into the layers of the skin for more effective absorption.

Overall, microneedling works in a way that promotes natural production and therefore, a form of self-healing for skin conditions such as acne scarring, deep wrinkles, enlarged pores and many other conditions.

Obagi Facials

Obagi facials are a branded facial by a medical-grade skincare brand that has created not only products but skin technology that has been clinically tested. They offer several forms of facials, including specific facials for skin conditions such as acne-prone skin, scarring, hyperpigmentation and ageing skin.

As they can restore confidence with a minimally invasive treatment, they also provide skincare that allows people to continue their healing journey beyond the treatment stages.

These treatments don’t often need a rest period inbetween therefore, a monthly facial to promote a healing journey.

Chemical Peels

Another treatment that can be used to promote skin healing and essentially shed a layer of skin where there could be damage, and remove it. This is a great treatment for those who have pigmentation, scaring and other forms of sun damage. While it might seem intense to shed a full layer of skin, it’s medically tested and extremely effective for a range of conditions, which is why it’s suggested by medical professionals.

It’s important to understand that there is an element of downtime, as you are shedding skin, you aren’t allowed to peel it off yourself and should naturally let it fall off. You must also ensure you are removed from exposure to the sun as your skin is extremely sensitive to the extremities, so also try to avoid intense workouts, hot showers, baths and other forms of extreme heat to the face.

Retinoids

While not a medical treatment, retinoids are great following medical treatments. It’s advised to take a break immediately after a medical treatment to allow your skin barrier to heal from the treatment. Overall, retinoids can help with more than just anti-ageing, but if prescribed and are medically tested, they can speed up cell turnover and help with acne and scaring which is what alot of people struggle with in their 20s and 30s.

It’s best to go see a skilled and qualified skin therapist or specialist, such as the ladies from The Clinic Cheshire, who have medical backgrounds on the certifcation to prescribe prescription retinoids after completing a full skin assessment using modern technology that screens and scans layers of the skin, which can identify sun damage, volume loss, and so much more. 

Final Thoughts

Overall, you want to ensure you are going to a nurse practitioner or skin therapist with Save the Face accreditation. As this ensures that not only top-quality products are being used, but also medical-grade equipment is being used, which ensures that you are paying for a treatment that has been clinically tested and proven to be effective in treating specific conditions. Examples of brands to look for are Obagi, SkinPen, Neauvia and many others that are all medically tested and approved.

Looking for clinics that have close partners with those brands above, like The Clinic Cheshire, which also works alongside verified product distributors such as Botox and so forth.