Is it safe to remove a mole? Moles are one of the most common blemishes I am asked to treat. Moles come in many different shapes, sizes and colours and can appear anywhere on the body. Moles can range from very small to very large and for some of my clients they can become a real problem for them, either for cosmetic purposes because they simply don’t like the way they look or where they are and also for reasons of comfort as moles can be in places that rub or get caught easily and therefore become senstive and sometimes painful. Firstly it is important to know that before any

What Causes Milia? These pesky little white bumps are suprisingly common and sometimes tough to get rid of, that is of course if you haven’t yet discovered diathermy and me! Often intially misdiagnosed as a whitehead you soon discover this is not the case. Whether you have suddenly discovered one of these hard little lumps or have lived with them a while and have more than a few you will no doubt be wondering how to remove them. They don’t feel like your typical white head and thats because they are not,  these small white spots are pockets of dead skin i.e keratin Milia tend to develop around the eyes,

Firstly what are Vascular Blemishes?  Vascular blemishes are basically skin imperfections caused by abnormalities in the blood vessels. The blemishes can appear as red or purple spots, lines, or patches on the skin. Vascular Blemishes are caused by various factors such as  genetics, sun exposure, aging, hormonal changes, and certain medical conditions. Some examples of vascular blemishes include: Thread Veins – These are small dilated capillaries that show themselves as thin red lines on the surface of the skin, if they are purple it means they are deeper and wider and cannot always be treated using diathermy or cryotherapy. Spider Veins – As with thread veins these are small dilated