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Pigmentation & Dark Spots
Dark marks may arise from sun exposure, inflammation, acne, melasma or other skin conditions. Assessment is important because different causes do not respond to the same approach.
What we assess
The type, pattern and duration of pigmentation, your skin type, current products, medicines and any features that require further investigation or referral.
What may be discussed
Sun protection, an appropriate skincare or prescription regimen, and superficial chemical peeling where clinically suitable. The choice depends on the diagnosis, pigment risk and skin sensitivity.
Results and treatment time vary by diagnosis and skin type. Pigmented lesions with uncertain or concerning features should be medically assessed before cosmetic treatment is considered.
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Facial Line & Skin Assessment
Facial lines may relate to repeated muscle movement, changes in skin quality, sun exposure, loss of support or a combination of these factors. Assessment focuses on cause, severity and whether any intervention is clinically justified.
What we assess
Lines at rest and with expression, facial movement, skin quality, volume change, medical history and factors that may make treatment unsuitable.
What may be discussed
Observation, skincare and sun protection, treatment of contributory skin conditions, and procedural options only where the likely benefit, limitations and risks have been individually assessed.
No procedure is required simply because lines are present. Expected benefit, limitations, alternatives and possible adverse effects are discussed before treatment.
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Skin Texture Assessment
Roughness, uneven texture and superficial marks can have different causes, including dryness, acne, inflammation, sun exposure and an impaired skin barrier.
What we assess
Active acne or dermatitis, skin sensitivity, current skincare, pigment risk, scarring depth and whether the skin barrier should be stabilised first.
What may be discussed
A simplified skincare plan, prescription treatment where indicated, and superficial chemical peeling for selected concerns and skin types.
Chemical peels can cause irritation and post-inflammatory pigmentation, particularly in susceptible skin. Preparation, peel selection and aftercare are therefore individualised.
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Mole, Wart, & Skin Tag Assessment
Common benign lesions such as moles, warts and skin tags should be assessed clinically before any procedure is considered. Appearance alone may not reliably distinguish a lesion that can be observed from one that needs biopsy, removal or referral.
What we assess
Clinical appearance, change over time, symptoms, personal or family history, whether dermoscopy is indicated, and whether a lesion may need biopsy, excision, cryotherapy or specialist referral.
What may be discussed
Observation without treatment, cryotherapy for suitable warts, removal of suitable skin tags, excision or biopsy where indicated, and histopathology for removed tissue when clinically appropriate.
Lesions with uncertain features, recent change, bleeding, persistent irritation or other concerning signs should be medically assessed promptly rather than treated as a routine cosmetic issue.
