Acne (Teenage and adult)

Acne is one of the most common skin conditions and can affect people of all ages and skin types. Acne generally occurs when you hair follicles become plugged dead skin cells, oils and bacteria which result in whiteheads, blackheads, pimples, nodules and cysts. While Acne is most common amongst teenagers, acne can affect adults too!

Pigmentation – Age Spots, Freckles and Sun Damage

Pigmentation refers to the colouring of the skin. Your skin gets its colour from a pigment called Melanin, which is a substance that melanocytes produce in the skin surface, which result in skin pigment. When these cells become unhealthy or are damaged, it can affect melanin production and result in pigmentation changes.

There are different types of pigmentation which have different causes and treatment approaches. Pigmentation concerns are linked to poor melanin functioning which can result in either hyperpigmentation (dark spots) or depigmentation (lighter spots) on the skin. Lighter spots are usually related to conditions such as vitiligo or albinism which require medical care.

Age spots and freckles are a common type of pigmentation and can present on the skin in many forms and affect people of all skin types. Freckles are caused by sun exposure and affects children and adults more commonly in adults with light skin. Any dark spot skin pigmentation that is caused from exposure to sun, photo damage and aging on the face and body, can be treated.

Melasma 

Melasma is a common type of pigmentation that causes brown or grey patches to appear that are darker than a person’s skin tone, typically on the face. Melasma commonly appears on the upper lip, the nose, cheeks and forehead and less commonly on arms and the neck area. Melasma is typically caused by hormonal changes, pregnancy, birth control medication and the good news is that it can be treated.

Facial Redness and Veins

Facial redness, facial veins, broken capillaries, and rosacea are common conditions affecting men and woman. The good news is that facial redness, veins and broken capillaries can be treated with the correct procedures and after care products.

Broken capillaries, also referred to as “spider veins” are caused by enlarged blood vessels that occur beneath the skin’s surface, which result in red web shaped appearance. Spider veins can appear on the face, particularly around the nose, cheeks and chin, and on the body more commonly on the legs however they can appear anywhere.

Facial redness on the other hand is a less severe condition that varies from occasional reddening on the cheeks, known as blushing, to being red over the entire face for lengthily periods.

Rosacea is a chronic skin condition that is characterised as semi-permanent or in some cases permanent extreme facial redness. The condition causes the skin to become flushed and red due to enlarged veins.

While many people may have broken capillaries or facial redness, it does not necessarily mean they have Rosacea. Most facial redness conditions can be treated effectively with long lasting results.

Aging

Aging, while an inevitable process, can be reduced, refined and reversed with the correct treatment and skin care regime. Aging is a unique process to each individual and there are many factors that need to be put into consideration. Genetics play a role in the way your face ages, and other factors such as sun exposure, diet and lifestyle can also play a significant role in your unique ageing process.

When you age, there are different the types of aging that take place and affect each of us differently such as

• Loss of volume
• Skin changes such as fine lines and wrinkles
• Facial bone changes
• Soft tissue changes such as muscles, fat and connective tissue that can affect muscle tone and thinning on the skin
• Loss of firmness

Aging is a natural process which affects skin dryness, loss of volume which may result in your face not looking as plump and smooth on the surface and wrinkles.

The good news is that there are many different treatment options that one can do to affectively target the signs of aging and to rejuvenate your skin.

Scarring

Any burn, injury, or other trauma, such as surgery, can cause a scar on any area of the skins surface. Scaring is a natural healing process that replaces lost and damaged skin, usually composed of fibrous tissue.

Acne Scars also have a different types of scars ranging from ice-pic scars, rolling scars, atrophic scars and boxcar scars all named after their appearance and shape. Treatment options are available for and depend largely on the type of acne scarring you have. 

Hypertrophic Scars are red, raised scars that are similar to keloid scars do not go beyond the boundary of the injury or trauma. There are only a few treatment options available.

Contracture Scars are cars that tighten the skin and can impair your ability to move. These scars are generally deeper and can also affect muscles and nerves.

Keloid Scars are the result of an overly aggressive healing process in the body which extend far beyond the original injury. Depending on the size and location and severity, keloid scars have different treatment methods.

At Lueur we treat a range of scarring and treatment plans different from person to person.

Enlarged Pores and Uneven Skin Texture

Enlarged pores is a very common skin concern affecting both men and woman of all ages. Pores are small opening on the skin that sweat, and sebum pass through to reach the skins surface. Enlarged pores are those that appear dilated and are clearly visible and may result in oter skin concerns such as blackheads or even acne. There are many factors that can cause enlarged pores including genetics, aging, sun damage, clogged pores and lifestyle.

The causes for enlarged facial pores can be due to either high sebum excretion, increase hair follicle volume or decreased elasticity around pores. Knowing what causes enlarged pores means that we can effectively treat them depending on your skin.

Uneven Skin Texture characterized by both skin tone and changes in skin texture and is often described by skin discoloration or having uneven skin tone or skin texture. The affected skin is usually visibly different from areas surrounding the concern and may have dark patterns, different colouring or having a spotty or rough texture.

Unwanted Hair

Unwanted or excessive hair can cause frustration with both appearance and management. Hair grows all over the body, and is normal for men and woman, however many wish to remove hair permanently. People with the high contrast between their skin colour and their body hair and those wanting to reduce unwanted hair can greatly benefit from non-invasive procedures that help to alleviate these concerns.