Yes, every new blemish removal treatment begins with a full consultation. This gives me time to properly assess the blemish, talk through your goals, carry out a skin test where appropriate, and agree the best treatment plan together. It's an important part of getting a safe and effective result, not just a formality.
I never rush appointments. Every slot is booked with plenty of time for your consultation and treatment, so you're never made to feel hurried, and there's always time for your questions to be answered properly. Your consultation will take anything up to 45 minutes and treatment time is usually between 15-30 minutes.
Yes. You'll only ever see me during your appointments, one to one. My clinics are a private, judgement free space.
I run clinics in Boxted, Colchester and within Studio One, Chelmsford, with a third clinic now open every other Thursday within Maison Abbeville in Clapham, London.
No, I don't treat anyone under the age of 18, as the diathermy treatment can be uncomfortable and isn't as well tolerated in younger skin.
Cancellation or changes of day and time to your booking require a minimum of 72 hours notice by phone or email. If outside of this time, full payment will be taken.
Bookings can be made either online or over the phone.
A small energy current is passed through a very fine probe, which is moved across the area being treated. This dries up and destroys the blemish, which can sometimes disappear during the treatment itself. Some blemishes need more than one session depending on the area and condition, but many are resolved with a single treatment. The sensation is a little uncomfortable but easily tolerated by most people.
It can be a little uncomfortable, but it's easily tolerated. Most people describe it as a tingle, a bit of heat, or a minor sting rather than pain.
A patch test is a key part of your consultation. It shows me how your particular skin reacts to the treatment and how it's likely to heal afterwards, so we can make an informed decision together about whether to go ahead.
Some temporary redness is completely normal and usually settles within a few hours. Diathermy increases blood flow to the treated area, which can cause a flushed appearance for a while — this varies from person to person, but it's a common and expected response, not a cause for concern.
I treat a wide range of benign blemishes, including skin tags, milia, seborrheic keratosis, warts, verrucas, thread veins, cherry angiomas (blood spots), spider naevi, xanthelasma, sebaceous hyperplasia, fibrous papules, syringomas, blood spots, and cosmetic mole reduction (moles and fibrous papules need to be checked by a GP or dermatologist to confirm they are benign pre any treatment). I offer mole and blemish checks in collaboration with a dermatologist if this is needed.
Advanced blemish electrolysis can visibly reduce the appearance of a mole, but not remove it entirely. The treatment dries the interstitial fluid that makes up around 80% of the mole, which is why we always talk about mole reduction rather than mole removal. All moles need a letter from your doctor or a dermatologist confirming they're benign before we can go ahead.
There's no fixed limit, it depends on the individual and how the skin responds during the initial skin test, which guides how much we can safely treat in one sitting. In addition it depends on the size of the tags and placement.
No, a skin tag that's been removed won't grow back. It is possible to develop new ones in the same area if you're prone to them, but that's a new skin tag rather than a regrowth.
There's no guaranteed way to prevent them, as most are caused by friction. If you're prone to skin tags, keeping the area well moisturised and avoiding constant friction, for example from necklaces, may help reduce how many develop.
Milia often form around the eyes but can also appear on the nose, cheeks and forehead. Common causes include a build-up of trapped dead skin cells, sun damage, genetics, clogged pores, and certain skincare products. It's best not to try removing milia yourself, as this can lead to scarring or infection.
I talk you through your aftercare verbally at consultation and at the end of every appointment, so you leave knowing exactly what to expect and how to look after the area. You'll also be given written aftercare instructions to take home, along with the aftercare product suited to your treatment, so you have everything you need in front of you once you're back home.
I give all my clients my direct number so you can contact me personally if you have any questions or concerns during your healing process. You're never left to work things out on your own.
Yes, every treatment includes a review appointment 6-8 weeks later, so I can check on your healing and results and decide together whether any further treatment is needed.
This is a dedicated appointment designed to help you monitor and protect your skin, useful if you have one or a number of moles or blemishes you'd like professionally assessed.
