Skin, Hair & Aesthetics Blog
Plain-language guides to skin, hair and body treatments: what each one does, what results to expect and how to choose the right one for you. Every treatment at our 12 clinics starts with a free consultation with one of our doctors.
Laser Hair Removal vs Waxing and Shaving: Which Wins?
For dark hair, laser wins over the long term: after a course, most people have much less hair and far less upkeep. Shaving wins for speed and low cost today,…Continue reading
PCOS Facial Hair: How Laser Hair Removal Can Help
Laser hair removal can thin PCOS facial hair and ease the weekly work of threading, and women report a better quality of life afterwards. Hormones keep making new hair, though,…Continue reading
Hair Loss Treatment in Menopause: 4 Options That Can Help
Menopause hair loss is common: one study found pattern thinning in 52% of postmenopausal women. Falling estrogen probably plays a part, along with genes and age. Minoxidil has the strongest…Continue reading
Salicylic Acid for Pimples: How to Use It at Home
Choose a product with 0.5% to 2% salicylic acid, start with a cleanser or a small area of skin, and use it less often at first. Allow 6 to 8…Continue reading
PRP Facial for Acne Scars: One Patient’s Experience
A PRP facial uses plasma from your own blood, rich in platelets, and for acne scars it is usually paired with microneedling. A review of 14 studies found this made…Continue reading
Laser Hair Removal Mistakes: 5 That Can Spoil Your Results
with laser hair removal, the chances of unpleasant side effects are minimal- provided that all directions during treatment are followed to a T.Continue reading
Keravive Scalp HydraFacial Review: What It Felt Like
Keravive is the scalp version of its ultra-popular facial counterpart, the HydraFacial. Cleansing, exfoliating, hydrating, and nourishing in that order.Continue reading
Receding Hairline: Can PRP Hair Treatment Help?
PRP can help a hairline that is thinning but still has hair, mostly in early pattern hair loss. It can’t regrow a fully bald area, and results need top-ups. In…Continue reading
Sun Damaged Skin: 5 Treatments That Help
Sun rays can cause cellular lever damage to the skin. The skin may be sustaining significant damage at deeper levels but appear relatively normal at the surface. These tips are…Continue reading
Signs of Skin Ageing: 4 Early Clues and What Helps
Four early signs of skin ageing that people often miss are thinner-looking hands, flat brown sun spots, a changing eye area and dry, itchy skin. Ageing can’t be fully reversed,…Continue reading
Thread Lift vs Facelift: Which Suits You?
A thread lift is a procedure wherein temporary sutures produce a subtle but visible "lift" in the skin. Instead of surgically removing the patient's loose facial skin, the cosmetic surgeon…Continue reading
UltraShape vs Liposuction: Which Fat Treatment Suits You?
Ultrasonic or ultrasound cavitation is the use of ultrasound technology to break down fat cells below the skin. It is a non-surgical method of reducing cellulite and localized fat. This…Continue reading
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