Acne can vary in severity from a few spots on the face to quite a significant problem on the face, chest, shoulders and back.

It is not just the acne that can have a significant impact on self-confidence, the scarring and altered skin pigmentation that is left behind when the spots clear up can also cause a lot of distress.

Acne, you don’t have to live with it!

Unfortunately, many doctors can trivialise the effects acne can have on a person’s confidence, self-esteem and quality of life. Having spent over 30 years working within medical dermatology, Sue Ibrahim is passionate about treating acne early and effectively as she fully understands the consequences of living this spots on a daily basis. At Elan Medical Skin Clinic in Essex, we take the time to listen to your concerns and devise a management plan to get your skin looking great again!

What causes acne?

The oil-producing (sebaceous) glands are particularly sensitive to certain hormones present in both males and females. These hormones stimulate the production of excess oil. At the same time, the dead skin cells lining the pores clog up the follicles. As a result, there is a build up of oil, producing blackheads and whiteheads. Acne bacteria lives on everyone’s skin and in those prone to acne, the build up of oil creates an ideal environment in which the bacteria can multiply. This triggers inflammation and the formation of red, pus-filled spots that can be quite uncomfortable.

Some acne can be caused by medication given for other medical conditions or by certain contraceptive pills or injections. Some tablets taken by body-builders contain hormones that can trigger acne and other problems.

How will your acne be diagnosed?

There are several varieties of acne that Sue Ibrahim will be able to diagnose at your dermatology consultation. We have extensive experience in dealing with all types of acne. We will discuss the treatment options available to you that can be very effective in preventing the formation of new spots and scarring.

How can acne be treated?

Acne treatments fall into the following categories:

• Treatment with topical creams (prescription and/or non-prescription)
• Treatment with oral antibiotics alongside topical creams
• Treatment with oral hormones that counteract the hormones that can trigger acne
• Isotretinoin tablets (Often referred to by the trade name Roaccutane (R))

There are also a number of cosmetic dermatology treatments that can help, although these treatments are not usually offered on the NHS:

• Intralesional steroid injections
• Acne Phototherapy
• Certain chemical peels
• Surgical cyst removal

And there are treatments that can help with scarring:

• Fractional Skin Resurfacing
• Medical Micro-needling
• Plasma soft surgery

Many thousands of people have been treated by Sue Ibrahim for their acne at Elan Medical Skin Clinic in Essex. It is our philosophy to work alongside your own GP, or a Consultant Dermatologist to provide the best possible outcome for our patients.

If you are fed up with suffering from acne or any other skin condition, why not book your dermatology consultation now!

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Rejuvenate your eyes at Elan Medical Skin Clinics in central London and Essex

Our eyes say so much about us. They reveal our happiness, sorrow, physical wellbeing and sometimes our age. How many times has the morning after a boozy night been given away by our puffy, red eyes?! And where do we concentrate most of our make-up techniques and beauty products?

Get a helping hand to ensure your eyes look radiant and rejuvenated from Elan Medical Skin Clinics in central London and Essex. Our resident skin expert, Sue Ibrahim has more than 30 years’ experience in dermatology and more than 20 in wrinkle reducing injections and dermal fillers.

Smooth laughter lines

Lines and wrinkles around our eyes can make us look tired, stressed and less youthful. Wrinkle reducing injections can radically reduce the appearance of fine lines, frown and laughter lines and wrinkles, as well as widening the eyes for a more youthful, fresher, revitalised appearance.

Elan DermaActives

Rejuvenate your eyes with the Elan DermaActives EyeRenew Serum, which, in clinical studies, found the skin became firmer and more elastic in appearance in as little as 8 weeks.

This highly concentrated treatment is a botanical remedy that targets concerns typically associated with ageing. Rich in saponosides and flavonoids, this serum strengthens capillaries and reactivates microcirculation in and around the eye area. Skin complexion becomes more even resulting in a younger and a more vibrant appearance.

Eye rejuvenation

Elan Medical Skin Clinic is dedicated to providing the safest, most effective cosmetic treatments on the market, which is why we use the EndyMed 3Deep Intensif Fractional Microneedle Skin Remodelling System.

Throughout the course of the Intensif treatment and for 3-5 months afterwards, the treated skin around your eyes will be replaced by new, healthy and younger looking skin.

The treated skin will become smoother, tighter and more vital. As most of the energy is delivered directly into the inner layer of the skin, you will experience minimal downtime and may resume normal activities immediately after treatment – a considerable advantage over surgical interventions.

Plasma Soft Surgery Blepharoplasty

We are delighted to offer plasma surgery to help dramatically reduce hooded eyelids and bags under the eyes. This revolutionary cosmetic procedure is ideal for eyelid rejuvenation and improves baggy lower and upper eyelids, and treats fine lines.

The visible results are similar to those seen with eyelid surgery but without the need for a single cut or stitch. And unlike traditional blepharoplasty surgery, recovery time is usually between 2-4 weeks. Plasma Soft Surgery at Elan Medical Skin Clinic is performed under an anaesthetic cream or a local anaesthetic injection to ensure our clients’ comfort.

Visit us

Our central London medical skin clinic is just five minutes from Barbican and Old Street tube stations and a 15-minute walk from Liverpool Street Station. We are situated almost on the corner of Old Street and Whitecross Street, an area famous for its lively food stalls – in fact a lot of our clients work in Clerkenwell and Moorgate and spend their lunch hour visiting the food market in Whitecross Street.

And our Essex clinic is situated in Rayleigh, a lovely a market town about 32 miles east of central London, located between Chelmsford, Hockley, Canvey, Rochford and Southend. Elan Medical Skin Clinic can be found on the High Street and if you’re looking for parking, the nearest car parks are in Bellingham Lane, the Market car park in Hockley Road, Websters Way and Castle Road.

So, if you’re nearby, pop in and meet our welcoming team and find out how you can rejuvenate your eyes.

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Elan Medical DermaActives has recently launched DermaRecovery Stem Cell Cream, a brand new powerful skin rejuvenating aftercare cream that revitalises and nourishes ageing and traumatised skin.

Having a new skin treatment is very exciting – but please don’t forget your aftercare warns Sue Ibrahim, the skin expert at Elan Medical Skin Clinics in central London and Rayleigh Essex.

Following skin treatments such as veinwave, chemical peels, laser treatment, fractional skin resurfacing, plasma soft surgery, dermal fillers and wrinkle reduction our skin can become highly sensitive. This means that it is more prone to infection, which can lead to scaring. The solution? Ensure you use aftercare products that are:

• Fragrance free
• Preservative free
• Sodium laureth sulphate free

Skincare products that contain fragrances and preservatives commonly cause skin sensitivity, which is why Sue Ibrahim has developed her own range of non-prescription cosmeceuticals that contain clinically proven ingredients.

Elan Medical DermaActives contain the latest advancements in stem cell regeneration, growth factors and oligopeptides that are designed to strengthen the resilience of the skin and protect it from environmental damage.

None of our DermaActive skin products have been tested on animals and each active ingredient has been selected to produce results.

New product launched

Sue has developed a brand new powerful skin rejuvenating cream that revitalises and nourishes ageing and traumatised skin. DermaRecovery Stem Cell Cream contains a synergistic blend of peptides, bio-source epidermal growth factors, plant-derived stem cells and a pro-vitamin complex making it ideal for using after skin treatments.

Ms M. Nightingale, an Elan Medical Skin Clinic client, said: “I was given this cream as part of my aftercare following a procedure at the clinic. It certainly helped reduce the downtime following the procedure. I was told to expect around 14 days downtime and my skin healed within 7 days! I have purchased another pot on behalf of a friend. I will certainly carry on using my cream for the full 6 weeks as it is very light and soothing.”

Also recommended is the DermaRecovery Serum, which boosts skin density, texture and firmness and has been found to be more effective than vitamin C in clinical studies.

Linda Webster said: “It is now 4 weeks post surgery and you cannot even tell where the moles ever were! I was doubtful at first when Sue recommended the DermaRecovery serum, but I applied it twice a day as she recommended and I now have only very, very faint pink scars, which will fade in time. I am so pleased with the results and would definitely go back for more procedures and I have now started to use this serum over my whole face. Thank you to Sue who has changed my life and my only regret is not having it done sooner! Highly recommend this clinic and this product to anybody.”

Please feel free to contact us if you require any support or guidance about these products, which are available to buy online.

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