Treatments
Acne and post-acne support in Kettering
Acne is not just a teenage problem, and the marks it leaves can outlast the spots by years. We help on both fronts: calming active breakouts and congestion, and then treating the scarring and pigmentation left behind.
Active acne and congestion
Dermalux blue and red light reduces the bacteria and inflammation behind breakouts and is gentle enough to use regularly. Deep-cleansing advanced facials clear congestion without stripping the skin. Homecare is adjusted so you are not fighting your products. For moderate to severe acne we may suggest you also speak to your GP, and we are happy to work alongside medical treatment.
Dermalux LED · Advanced facials
Scarring and marks
Once skin is clear, microneedling is our treatment of choice for indented acne scars and uneven texture, usually in a course of four to six sessions. Post-inflammatory marks respond to brightening mesotherapy and LED. Results build over months and keep improving after the course ends.
Microneedling · Fractional mesotherapy · Pigmentation support
What to expect
A consultation to assess whether your skin is ready for treatment, a plan with clear stages, and honesty about timescales: calming acne takes weeks, treating scarring takes months, and both are worth it.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to see my GP first?
Not necessarily for mild congestion and occasional breakouts. For moderate or severe acne, or if you have deep painful spots, we may suggest you also speak to your GP, and we are happy to work alongside prescribed treatment.
Can you treat acne scarring while I still have breakouts?
We prefer to calm active acne first, because treating scarring on inflamed skin risks making things worse. Dermalux LED and gentle facials come first; microneedling for scarring follows once the skin is clear and settled.
How many microneedling sessions will scarring need?
Usually a course of four to six sessions, spaced several weeks apart. Indented scars and uneven texture improve progressively, and results continue to build for months after the course ends as the skin remodels.
Will my red or brown marks fade?
Post-inflammatory marks usually respond well to brightening mesotherapy, LED and consistent sun protection. They take time, typically months rather than weeks, but they do improve.
Will treatment interfere with my acne medication?
Some medications make the skin more sensitive, so tell us everything you are using, including anything recently stopped. We will adapt the plan or wait until the skin is ready.
Your next step
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