Obagi Skincare

Conditions Treated

• Pigmentation & Sun Damage

Pigmentation & Sun Damage
UV damage is one of the leading causes of premature ageing and an abundance of other skin concerns, including sunburn, skin cancer and pigmentation concerns. Harmful UVA and UVB rays within sunlight penetrate deep into the skin to trigger the breakdown of elastin and collagen proteins, encouraging premature wrinkling and sagging. On the other hand, UV damage can affect the cells in your skin that are responsible for the production of melanin – a pigment that gives your skin its unique colouring. When melanin production is disturbed, certain pigmentation disorders can ensue, affecting the colour of individual patches of the skin or the body as a whole, which are known as localised and generalised pigmentation respectively. These concerns include, but are not limited to, liver spots, freckles, moles, and hyperpigmentation. Conditions like these manifest as a result of excess melanin production, causing the skin to become darker, whereas a lack of melanin would trigger conditions that cause the skin to lighten. As you can imagine and as any sufferer will tell you, living with conditions like these can be very embarrassing and difficult on a day-to-day basis. Take back control of your skin with the help of the expert team at North West Aesthetics. With a vast and varied range of the most advanced aesthetic treatments, we can help to restore an even skin tone for a more healthy, youthful appearance.
Related Treatments
• Laser Pigmentation Treatment (Face)
• Perfect Peel
• Obagi Skincare
• ZO Skincare
• Open Pores


Open Pores

Have you ever noticed the appearance of rather unsightly small, dimpled pits on the skin around your cheeks and the T-zone in particular? They often look out of place and dull in colour, which only adds to a more prematurely aged appearance. Simply put, these are open pores – the dilated opening of oil glands within the skin that occur due to oil secretion from an early age that has been left unmanaged, allowing it to worsen in the years to come as skin becomes more lax. While certain over-the-counter topical products claim to offer effective results, this is too often not the case and it can be extremely difficult to find a product that works for you within such a saturated skincare market. Thankfully, your options are wider than that thanks to the rejuvenating effects of advanced aesthetic skin treatments here at North West Aesthetics. During your free consultation, our experts will first assess your skin, taking into consideration your wants and needs before determining the best possible course of action for you.

Related Treatments

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• Melasma

Melasma
Melasma is a common skin condition that mainly tends to affect the faces of adults, and can also be commonly referred to as “chloasma.” Those with a darker skin tone and that live in warmer, sunnier climates are more commonly affected, and the condition is a lot more common in women than it is in men. It is a pigmentation concern whereby certain patches of light to dark brown, and even grey, patches of skin develop, the exact reason for this being unknown. With that said, there are a number of factors that are thought to contribute to these pigmentation changes, including hormone fluctuations during pregnancy, after taking certain medications, or as a result of certain medical conditions. While sun exposure can worsen the condition, melasma is completely harmless and non-cancerous, although its appearance can lead to confidence and self-esteem issues for many sufferers. For this reason, many patients seek professional, bespoke treatment from our expert team here at North West Aesthetics.
Related Treatments
• Obagi Radiance Peel
• Obagi Skincare
• ZO Skincare
• Acne & Rosacea

Acne & Rosacea
Hormone fluctuations are one of the main triggers of active acne, which is why this inflammatory skin condition is most common among teenagers and throughout pregnancy. With that said, acne can affect anyone and at any age. The condition is characterised by pimple breakouts and redness, most commonly around the face, neck, back and chest. There are also numerous skin factors that can contribute to your condition, such as the size of your pores, excessive oil production, and the presence of certain bacteria. As persistent redness is a common symptom, acne and rosacea are often confused and referred to interchangeably, despite being completely unrelated conditions.
Redness and swelling are the two most common symptoms of rosacea, a skin disease which is often persistent across the middle of the face and the cheeks. These symptoms have a tendency to “flush”, and while some pimples can occur, they’re completely different to acne pimples. The exact cause of rosacea is unknown, although there are certain triggers. With that said, both acne and rosacea are notoriously difficult to treat and to live with, with a tailored approach to treatment being necessary for each patient to regain healthy, youthful skin that you can be confident in. This is exactly what you can expect when consulting with our skincare experts at North West Aesthetics.
Related Treatments
• Dermaroller Treatments for Acne/Acne Scarring (Body)
• Dermaroller Treatments for Acne/Acne Scarring (Face)