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Acne treatment in Bristol

Find your solution to your acne. Our acne specialists will create a personalised treatment plan for your acne, to improve and control your symptoms.

Your trusted acne experts in Bristol

is one of the most widespread and distressing skin conditions, yet one of the least . As the leading experts in the UK, we successfully treat thousands of every year, managing and their and them to confidence in their skin.

The type of you have – and if it is mild, or severe – determines whether you will be by a dermatologist, nurse or medical practitioner, who will create a treatment plan that is best for you. Book a with our to find a solution to your .

Acne treatment before and afters

The expert medical team at sk:n in Bristol

sk:n is the UK’s acne, skin, dermatology, and laser clinic, with over 30 years’ millions of clients rediscover confidence through better skin.

Proud to be home to more leading dermatologists, doctors, plastic surgeons, nurses or than any other dermatology service provider, sk:n has over 450 medical helping our .

Your journey starts with you. Our team in will discuss the best acne treatment options to find a solution to your skin .

Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions

Acne is caused when the hair in your skin become or with bacteria, oil or dead skin. Each pore on your skin leads to a hair follicle and (oil) gland. These oil glands sebum (oil) which travels up the hair, the pore and onto the of your skin. If the sebaceous gland over-produces oil or there is excess production of skin cells, this can cause a in the follicle, pores, attributing to bacteria growth and acne formation. Poor actually doesn’t cause acne, however, cleansing your skin daily and weekly can help pores from blocked.

There are several types of acne, which are acne cosmetic, acne mechanica, acne conglobta, acne, acne and acne. The lesions can present in the form of closed (or whiteheads), open comedones (blackheads), pustules, papules, and cysts.

Puberty and are the most common . Stress can also acne, as well as a poor diet, the you are using, or it could simply be down to genetics. Women are much more likely to suffer from acne due to – this includes pregnancy, during your period, or if you suffer from Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS).

There is no definite cure for acne. Our aim is to and your as best we can. Acne can take a long time to clear, so we’ll work with you and your continually to find the best course of treatment, but we do see some clients who see amazing results in just a few weeks.

Your doctor or nurse will assess your skin during your to the right course of . This could include a series of such as , , . Sometimes, acne could also include or hormonal (the combined oral pill for women can often be effective to treat severe acne) before you progress onto in a clinic. It’s important to remember that the acne at sk:n will a personalised course of treatment that works for you, your skin and the acne type you are with.

This will appear as a large number of papules and pustules on your face and possibly your chest and/or back. The and cysts will likely be and you could be at risk of scarring, therefore it is essential that you seek advice. Read more about .

During teenage years, it can often go away on its own. Adult acne is much less likely to clear, but this will always vary person to person and you should always be aware of the risk of scarring. So if you are concerned, always seek advice.

Acne is not caused by diet, but it can it. Diet can play a key factor in helping to acne, by acne or such as dairy and sugar, and adding highly nutritious and vitamin-packed food to increase the skin’s capacity to fight infection and heal itself. Some food choices include: whole grains, legumes, unprocessed fruits like apricots, blueberries, tomatoes and red grapes, and such as carrots, avocado, sweet potato, beetroot, spinach and other dark green and leafy vegetables. Food containing zinc, A and E and antioxidants, such as quinoa, turkey, fish, oat milk and pumpkin seeds can also help the skin to fight acne.

Acne may not be preventable in many cases, but you should aim to look after your skin as best you can. your skincare at home, and finding the right products for your skin type can help to remove surface grim and dead skin cells which can aggravate . Hydration can also play a key role in preventing acne, as dehydration can generate extra oils on your skin, ultimately, your pores and new spots.

As the experts in skin, we want to make sure that not only does your plan give you the best results, but you can carry on caring for your skin at home after with a tailored skincare plan.

Your new will ensure you see the best possible results from your professional in clinic.

Everyone’s skin is different and will require different products, especially if you have acne, but you can apply some simple general rules to choosing your every day, all year round. Always include a hydrating like OnabotulinumtoxinAAbobotulinumtoxinAIncobotulinumtoxinAPrabotulinumtoxinALetibotulinumtoxinARimabotulinumtoxinBHyaluronic Acid FillersCalcium Hydroxylapatite FillersPoly-L-lactic Acid FillersPolymethylmethacrylate FillersAutologous Fat GraftingForehead Lines TreatmentGlabellar Frown Lines TreatmentCrow's Feet TreatmentBunny Lines TreatmentChemical Brow LiftLip FlipGummy Smile CorrectionMasseter ReductionJaw SlimmingDimpled Chin SmoothingCobblestone Chin SmoothingNefertiti Neck LiftMicro-BotoxMesotoxHyperhidrosis TreatmentChronic Migraine ReliefBruxism TreatmentTMJ TreatmentCervical Dystonia TreatmentNeck Spasm TreatmentBlepharospasm TreatmentLip AugmentationLip ContouringCheekbone EnhancementTear Trough FillersNasolabial Fold SofteningMarionette Line FillersLiquid RhinoplastyNon-Surgical Nose JobJawline ContouringJawline DefinitionChin AugmentationTemple VolumisingHand RejuvenationAcne Scar Subcision Filling or B5, an antioxidant like C to against free radicals, a A (i.e. or retinoids) which is and anti-ageing, and a daily SPF for protection against UVA, UVB and HEV (or blue light).

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For the skincare programme for your acne, speak to your expert at sk:n

Acne scars can be and seemingly permanent, but there are proven that the appearance of acne scarring. The best treatment for your skin will depend on the type of acne you have. Before you have treatment, a , nurse or acne should assess your acne scars and select the most appropriate for you.

There are various types of acne scars; some may be red, purple or pinkish in colour due to a build-up of melanin in the skin. If the area is red and is still inflamed and swollen, the acne is likely to still be active, so we would need to treat that before treating . A dermatologist will be able to advise you about treatments for active acne, which may help to the risk of acne scarring.

Usually, the reddish or acne marks that are left behind after clear up will fade with no need for treatment. However, severe acne can leave you with scarring that does not always fade, and or squeezing acne can also the risk of .

Some scarring may heal and go, depending on the severity. There are three types of scarring: ice pick scars (small deep holes), rolling scars (uneven skin) and boxcar scars ( in the skin). There are several types of acne treatment at sk:n that we recommend, to stimulate the skin’s process and encourage cell and production; your doctor may recommend , which, depending on the severity or location of your can be delivered by a senior practitioner, nurse or doctor. We also sometimes recommend laser resurfacing with an experienced sk:n doctor or dermatologist, such as , , or Erbium Yag.

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Bristol Castlemead Opening Times

Monday

CLOSED

Tuesday

09:00-18:00

Wednesday

09:00-17:30

Thursday

09:00-17:30

Friday

09:00-17:30

Saturday

09:00-17:30

Sunday

CLOSED

Clinic Address

9th Floor Castlemead
Bristol
BS1 3AG

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Finding us

Our clinic within Optical & ACES on the 9th Floor of Bristol’s and provides you with an unrivalled local solution for your skin care needs.

Castlemead is situated on Lower Castle Street, positioned adjacent to the A4044 (Temple Street) and is close to The Shopping Centre. The is across from Harvey Nichols and next to H&M. It is also next to the NCP car park and Marriot Hotel.

Centre Hours

Monday - Friday: 9am - 9pm

Saturday: 9am - 8pm

Sunday: 9am - 7pm

Head Office

sk:n
200 St Vincent Street,
Glasgow,
G2 5SG

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