Im 17 and have acne problems.

15th July 2025

Answer: Thank you for your email enquiry.

I would like to invite you to book into the clinic for a skin consultation. This is when our highly trained and experienced prescribing nurse can get to know you better and discuss your concerns with you. As with all treatments, we work with the individual and create a personal treatment plan for you.

A brief explanation of some of the treatments we have on offer are as follows:

Obagi products – these are prescription products that are so effective in the treatment of acne. The two main products in the range are the Daily Care Foaming Cleanser and Pore Therapy each containing salicylic acid which unclogs pores and helps remove the bacteria which causes acne.
Chemical Peels – there are several peels suitable for acne skin types. During consultation you will be advised which is the best one for your particular skin condition.
IPL/Laser Acne treatments - The bacteria in the skin is successfully destroyed and the acne is cleared leaving you with smooth, fresh, healthy looking skin. The laser will at the same time stimulate collagen production which will enable the skin to heal with less scarring.
Laser Resurfacing & Scar Reduction – this is done with a SmartXide CO2 Fractional DOT Laser.
Medical Dermal Roller – this improves scar tissue and can also be done at home.

This is a very large and complex subject and affects people at different times in their lives. Acne cannot be “cured” but can be controlled. The effects and the scarring that often comes from uncontrolled acne breakouts can be minimised and reversed. Always remember that prevention is better than cure as acne scarring can rarely be completely eliminated.

Our skin consultation is £75, for a 45 minute appointment, please let us know if you have any questions or would like to book your consultation.

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15th July 2025

Answer: Hi if you would like to book an appointment with our skin specialist who can advise, please call us (our contact details can be found on our clinic profile)

Kind regards
Sarah

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15th July 2025

Answer: Hi
We specialise in acne, and see patients with your symptoms daily.
There are different types of treatment, involving different visits and time frames.
To understand your individual acne journey we would invite you to a new patient consultation with Dr Anna our specialist who would be able to asses your skin and provide the best treatment plan for you.
Treatments include our specialist topical plans which are excellent in acne treatment, Aviclear laser treatment (the only FDA approved laser treatment for acne) combinations of topicals, laser, laser genesis and possible oral medication for very severe cases.

To understand your acne further please get in touch with the clinic where we will be able to arrange your consultation.
With best wishes
Dr Anna

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15th July 2025

Answer: Hi Emilis,

Thanks so much for your question — it’s great that you’re looking for help with your skin now, as treating acne and repairing your skin barrier early can make such a difference.

At 17, your skin is still changing a lot, so we'd always recommend starting with a proper consultation to look at everything that’s going on — acne, texture, pore size, and barrier health — and to create a plan that suits you. We have some fantastic treatments that are gentle, effective, and tailored to younger skin.

Prices can vary depending on the treatment we recommend (popular options are medical grade facials, LED therapy, IPL treatment or medical-grade skincare), but we’ll always go through everything with you first. In most cases, a course of treatments is best to get long-term results, but we space them out and keep things as affordable as possible.

If you'd like, we can book you in for a free skin consultation so we can assess your skin properly and talk through options together — no pressure at all!

Feel free to contact us via our profile we’ll be happy to help.

ERA Team

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