Aesthetic Dermatology

Skin Concerns Frequently Treated in Aesthetic Medicine

Aesthetic dermatology centers on restoring and refining skin appearance, whatever the cause. Typical cosmetic lesions managed by a consultant dermatologist include, but aren’t limited to, the following:

• Issues affecting the outer skin layer: Changes in the surface layer of the skin may lead to dryness, roughness, uneven tone, dark spots, or fine lines, all of which impact the skin’s overall quality. This layer is also where tattoo ink sits, allowing targeted treatments for its removal.

• Problems of the middle skin layer: Damage in this area can show as coarse wrinkles, stretch marks, facial redness from spider veins or broken capillaries, skin laxity, hair loss or excessive growth, scar formation, or cysts.

• Conditions involving the deepest skin layer: Reduced fullness in this location may result in skin sagging or a prematurely aged look.

Not all skin issues are what they seem. Some that appear harmless may require treatment, while others are less serious than they look. Expert dermatologists are best qualified to make that distinction. At our Liverpool and Chester clinics, Dr Thiru and his team will assess your skin condition’s history and physical features to identify it accurately.

How Aesthetic Dermatology Can Revitalise Your Skin

Visiting our Liverpool or Chester clinic gives you access to a comprehensive range of aesthetic dermatology services and cosmetic procedures tailored to your needs. The treatments we provide are described below.

Non-Invasive Therapies

Non-invasive treatments come in two forms. Some work on the skin’s surface, while others help the skin repair itself from within.

Topical therapies act where the skin problem appears. Medicated creams, serums, or lotions are used to correct superficial blemishes like hyperpigmentation, fine lines, and early sun damage.

Oral treatments are taken by mouth and act throughout the body to manage more persistent or widespread skin problems. Examples include antioxidants that defend the skin from sun damage and ageing, collagen supplements promoting youthful skin, and tranexamic acid that helps lighten dark spots safely.

Minimally Invasive Techniques

Minimally invasive treatments target deeper skin layers using refined tools or technologies, producing natural-looking results with minimal healing time. These procedures include the following:

• Microdermabrasion: This gentle exfoliating treatment clears away dead skin cells to reveal smoother, brighter skin. Hydradermabrasion is an advanced version that simultaneously cleanses, hydrates, and delivers active serums for refreshed, radiant skin. These methods are best suited for mild surface concerns such as dryness, fine lines, and uneven skin tone.

• Microneedling: This treatment uses tiny needles to promote collagen production, improving skin texture and firmness. Radiofrequency microneedling is a state-of-the-art procedure that combines microneedling with heat energy to tighten and rejuvenate the skin. Both methods are effective for reducing fine lines, acne scars, and mild skin laxity.

• Chemical peel treatment: The dermatologist applies special solutions that remove the skin’s dull outer layer. Chemical peels help improve pigmentation problems, wrinkles, and acne scarring.

• Dermal filler injection: This aesthetic procedure restores youthful volume to the under-eye and cheek areas and enhances the lips for a fuller appearance. Dermal fillers also smooth deeper wrinkles or folds, including smile lines (nasolabial folds).

• Platelet-rich plasma therapy: The skin doctor uses your own blood’s restorative components to boost natural healing and skin cell renewal. This method works best against under-eye circles, fine lines, and hair thinning.

• Thread lifts: Ultra-thin, dissolvable threads are placed beneath the skin to support and firm sagging areas. Thread lifts improve loose skin in the mid-face, jawline, or neck, offering a subtle contour-enhancing effect without surgery.

• Botulinum toxin injection: The dermatologist injects a special solution that temporarily relaxes facial muscles. This regimen targets the so-called “dynamic wrinkles,” such as forehead lines, crow’s feet, and frown lines, which arise from repetitive muscle movement.

• Mesotherapy: This method involves small injections of vitamins, antioxidants, or hyaluronic acid into the middle skin layer. Mesotherapy improves dullness, mild pigmentation issues, shallow wrinkles, and dehydrated skin.

Sometimes, gentle treatments aren’t enough to get rid of a skin problem. In these cases, surgery performed by a highly experienced consultant dermatologist is often necessary.

Surgical Procedures

Surgical treatments in aesthetic dermatology involve carefully controlled interventions to correct, reshape, or rejuvenate the skin and underlying tissues for lasting improvement. Procedures include the following:

• Dermabrasion: This deep exfoliating technique is a powerful tool for facial rejuvenation. Dermabrasion reduces deep wrinkles, acne scars, sun damage, and uneven pigmentation.

• Curettage and cautery: The skincare specialist scrapes away unwanted skin lesions, then uses heat to seal the treated area. This method improves skin tags, sun damage, and visible blood vessels.

• Cryosurgery: This treatment makes use of liquid nitrogen to freeze unsightly skin growths. Cryosurgery improves the appearance of skin tags, visible blood vessels, and age spots.

• Simple excision: This procedure involves removing unwanted skin tissue by making a precise cut, then closing the area with stitches for clean healing. This skin treatment is effective against benign growths such as skin tags, common moles, and cysts.

• Hair restoration surgery: The skin doctor transplants hair follicles to areas of hair loss to restore natural-looking hair growth. This cosmetic dermatology procedure is commonly used to address age-related hair thinning, male or female pattern baldness, and scar-related hair loss.

• Light-based surgical treatments: These methods employ light energy to enhance the appearance of your skin. Radiofrequency ablation delivers radio waves to gently heat deeper skin layers, removing growths and promoting skin tightening. Laser therapy works with focused light to target specific skin cells, treating various skin issues, including unwanted hair, age spots, scars, and wrinkles, while also firming the skin.

Every aesthetic treatment at our Chester or Liverpool clinic is conducted or closely supervised by Dr Thiru, our consultant dermatologist. Our skincare approach delivers safe, effective results that leave you looking and feeling your best.