When advanced blemish removal is carried out properly, by a qualified practitioner, on suitable skin, with a thorough consultation and patch test first, scarring is rare. Not impossible, but rare, and this is something I will discuss with you in consultation about the possibility that there may always be a footprint of where the blemish once was. This is most likely with larger blemishes such as Seborrheic Keratosis. What’s far more common, and often confused with scarring, is the normal healing process: redness, scabbing, and a slight pink mark that fades over weeks. That isn’t a scar. That’s your skin doing exactly what it’s supposed to do. Often, the skin

If you’ve never had advanced blemish removal before, walking into a consultation can feel a bit like the unknown. Here’s what happens when you come to see me, step by step. Before you arrive You’ll have booked online via my system or over the phone, which keeps everything simple. I’ll usually have a rough idea of what you’re coming in for, but please don’t worry about explaining it perfectly; we’ll discuss it on your first visit. The chat first Every consultation starts with a proper conversation. I want to understand what’s been bothering you, how long it’s been there, whether it’s changed, and what you’re hoping to achieve. No blemish

The Timeline You Need There’s a particular kind of phone call I get. A bride, sometimes a groom, sometimes a mum of the bride, asking if I can squeeze them in before the big day. The wedding is in three weeks. Could I fit them in next Tuesday? Sometimes the answer is yes. Often, it isn’t, not because I don’t have availability, but because their skin needs more time than they have left. Here’s the honest timeline: Six months before the wedding: book your consultation This sounds early. It isn’t. A consultation gives us time to assess the blemish, perform a patch test, see how your skin responds, and plan