What's going on
Adult acne is common, hormonally influenced, and often more distressing than the teenage kind because it feels like it should have ended. It is a medical condition, and it responds to medical treatment.
Skincare and facials help the surface; they do not switch off the driver. Here, acne is managed by doctors who can prescribe when that is what is needed — and who will tell you honestly when it is not.
Why it happens
- Hormonal fluctuation — including perimenopause
- Stress and its effect on skin
- Skincare or makeup that congests
- Sometimes, underlying medical drivers worth checking
What can realistically be done
Medical assessment
Dr Shahid identifies the type and driver before any treatment is chosen.
Prescription treatment
Where indicated, properly managed and reviewed — priced in consultation.
Peels, LED and clinical facials
Calm inflammation and support the medical plan.
What can't
Severe or scarring acne needs medicine, not facials — and we will not take your money pretending otherwise. Early proper treatment is also the best prevention of scarring.
What a first visit involves
Thirty to forty-five minutes with a doctor or nurse: your history, an assessment, and an honest plan with costs in writing. No treatment at a first visit. What to expect
Related treatments
Questions
Start with a consultation
New patients are assessed before anything is booked. Honest advice, natural results.