Acne is the occurrence of inflamed or infected sebaceous glands in the skin; in particular, it is a condition characterized by the presence of pimples, papules, excess oil, bacteria and dead skin inside the pores.
In many cases, mild or aggressive acne can leave behind pigmentation, icepick or box scars and overall an uneven texture. A scar is an overproduction of collagen that formed after an injury.
There are many circumstances that can leave the skin scarred by surgery or a traumatic injury. These types of scars can be ether hypertrophic (raised) or hypo-trophic (indented). Both types can also have hyperpigmentation in the scar tissue.
Cellulite is a very common, harmless skin condition that causes lumpy, dimpled flesh on the thighs, hips, buttocks and abdomen. The condition is most prevalent in women.
Aging appears on the skin in many forms. It can include several of the fallowing: fine lines and wrinkles, skin laxity, volume loss, thinning, pigmentation and overall lack luster appearance.
Factors such as sun exposure, skin trauma, aging, hormonal changes and medications can contribute to excess pigment visible in the skin. This can appear as spots, patches, a “mask” or more and is darker than your natural skin tone.
Redness or flushing of the skin that may appear in blotches, this is a common skin condition and may be accompanied by visible blood vessels.
Stretch marks can appear on the skin in areas such as the abdomen, hips, thighs and more. These streak-like marks can occur due to rapid growth spirts, pregnancy, weight gain or loss.
Dry skin occurs when the skin is lacking moisture and hydration. This causes the skin’s appearance to appear flaky, dull and textured.
Vascular lesions are very common and can take many forms. Often seen in fair skin and skins with rosacea. Some of the most common are broken capillaries/blood vessels, spider veins and cherry angiomas.
Laxity in the skin is a common symptom of aging affecting both woman and men in the face and body. Common trouble areas can include eyelids & brow, jowls & neck, decolletage, abdomen, back of arms, buttocks etc.
Thinning of the hair line and/or “pattern” baldness is a common occurrence in both men and woman. General aging and genetic makeup can affect hair growth as we age.
Ageing and health changes can cause sagging and volume loss in the structure of the face.
