Acne

Every morning I would run to the bathroom in hope that the stubborn little blighters had gone, and at night I would coat them in ointments dreaming of a clear and luminous complexion. I rarely left home without applying foundation.

But my acne only really affected the lower half of my face and neck. I had friends who really suffered and their skin was gradually taking over their lives. One organised her
social diary around candle-lit venues, another had a pathological aversion to wearing red incase it highlighted her condition. I remember my sister years ago joking that I looked like Super Ted’s friend Spotty, but I cannot recall really worrying about my skin until I
started my career in my early twenties.

Working in the image-obsessed fashion industry meant meeting new people regularly which made me a lot more self-conscious. And so at 27, after enduring a decade with a rarely pimple-free day, I resolved to conquer my blemishes. Over the years I must have popped enough pills to fill a regional branch of Superdrug - from antibiotics to the contraceptive pill Dianette - all to no avail, so I decided to explore the technological route.

Spots are usually associated with adolescence, but about 20% of UK adults are believed to suffer from late onset outbreaks, including 5% of all women in their forties. The NLite laser emits a unique light which stimulates the natural repair mechanism of the skin and kills spot-causing bacteria. It also increases the production of collagen, helping to reduce any pitting and scarring.

I lay back on a bed while my skin was mapped with a pen-like device. It felt hot and occasionally stung, but was mostly painless. Afterwards, mini blood-blister like bruises appeared. I was reassured this was just the laser getting to work and they disappeared after a couple of days. After just 2 treatments my spots began to subside, and 3 months and 5 sessions on, my skin is now almost crystal clear.

Although expensive (sessions start at around £100), NLite is by far the most effective treatment I have had. And for a clear complexion it has been worth every penny.

The Private Clinic recommends a course of 4 treatments combined with 2 chemical peels, but it ultimately depends on skin type.



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