What are ethnic skin issues?

 

Dark ethnic skin is more likely to develop pigmentation problems, either with too much pigment resulting in dark spots (hyperpigmentation: inflammatory or non-inflammatory such as melasma) or loss of pigment resulting in light coloured patches (hypopigmentation). Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation can also happen due to skin injury, for example a cut or burn or with eczema or acne.

 

Several non-invasive treatments offered at the Urban Aesthetix Clinic, such as medical-grade skin care, skin lightening products, chemical peels and mesotherapy, can help treat ethnic skin issues for a healthier and more even looking appearance.

 

Treatments may be combined for optimum results.

 

Medical skincare products available at the clinic include Dr. Obagi’s ZO® range and the Tebiskin® range. These are therapeutic treatment protocols available only by prescription, and skincare regimes for healthier skin, based on the latest advances in skin therapy technology for a more effective clinical approach. They treat a wide range of skin disorders and chronic conditions, such as hyperpigmentation and hypopigmentation.

 

Skin lightening products are available with and without hydroquinone to treat and stabilise hyperpigmentation conditions without bleaching, and help stimulate collagen and elastin production for a natural evenly-blended skin tone.

 

Enerpeel® medical chemical peels are gentle on the skin and can stimulate skin re-modelling to treat sun spots and age spots, as well as boost collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid production for repaired and rejuvenated skin.

 

Mesotherapy targets problem areas of the body through a series of micro-injections that contain active ingredients to replace naturally occurring vitamins and nutrients to stimulate the growth of collagen and elastin for healthy, glowing skin.

 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Why consider ethnic skin issues treatment?

Medical-grade skin treatment products and skin lightening products can be prescribed to treat and maintain a healthy skin and help stimulate collagen and elastin production. For example:

  • ZO® range and the Tebiskin® range: to treat hyperpigmentation. Can be used alone or with clinical procedures for optimum results.

 

Enerpeel® chemical peels have been specially formulated to treat specific skin conditions, such as hyperpigmentation and hypopigmentation with minimal downtime. For example:

  • Enerpeel® Pyruvic Acid 50%: to treat a broad range of skin complaints, including pore size, hyperpigmentation and fine lines and wrinkles.

 

  • Trichloroacetic Acid (TCA) 25%: to provide controlled exfoliation and long-lasting results. Used for skin-remodelling, a TCA peel improves texture and tone, colour, and age-spots.

 

  • Enerpeel® Revised Jessners: to reduce pigmentation.

 

  • Enerpeel® Hands: to reduce sun and age spots on hands.

 

Mesotherapy is used to introduce skin boosting nutrients into the neck and chest areas for:

  • Skin nourishment and hydration: to enable skin to appear healthier, smoother and more even in tone.

What does ethnic skin issues treatment involve?

Treatment is simple and safe if carried out by Dr Unnati, who is an experienced and fully qualified clinician, following a detailed consultation to examine the areas to treat and decide on what is best for you.

 

Dr Unnati specialises in ethnic skin issues.

How soon should you notice a difference?

Dr Unnati will advise you at your consultation, but you may also like to read more about medical-grade skin treatment, Enerpeel® chemical peels and mesotherapy.

How long does ethnic skin issues treatment last?

Dr Unnati will advise you at your consultation, but you may also like to read more about medical-grade skin treatment, Enerpeel® chemical peels and mesotherapy.

Are there any side effects to ethnic skin issues treatment?

Dr Unnati will advise you at your consultation, but you may also like to read more about medical-grade skin treatment, Enerpeel® chemical peels and mesotherapy.

When should ethnic skin issues treatment not be used/be used with caution?

Dr Unnati will advise you at your consultation, but you may also like to read more about medical-grade skin treatment, Enerpeel® chemical peels and mesotherapy.

Points to consider

Any clinical procedure carries a risk of complications, which is why it is always highly advisable to have cosmetic treatments safely performed by a doctor. Dr Unnati is a GP and specialist Non-Surgical Aesthetic Physician, trained in dermatology and medical cosmetics.

 

The Urban Aesthetix Clinic follows strict guidelines in making patients fully aware of any possible cautions and complications, and in offering post treatment advice. Dr Unnati will undertake a full consultation before any new treatment can be given.