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Blemished Skin

A personalised approach to clearer, calmer and healthier-looking skin at every stage.

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TREATMENTS FOR BLEMISHED SKIN

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UltraClear

Cold Fiber Laser resurfacing with less downtime and deep collagen renewal.

Chemical Skin Peels

Resurfacing peels for clearer, brighter, smoother skin.
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ClearSkin Pro

Laser and vacuum acne treatment for clearer, calmer skin.
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Axion Microneedling

Collagen-induction microneedling for scars, pores and skin quality.
What is it

Understanding blemish-prone skin

Blemished skin can show up in many ways, from occasional breakouts and congestion to persistent acne, excess oil, enlarged pores, and post-inflammatory pigmentation. Common concerns include active acne and breakouts, blackheads and whiteheads, congested or blocked pores, excess oil, inflammation and redness, uneven skin texture, marks left following breakouts and acne scarring. Because there is rarely one single cause, achieving clearer skin often requires more than a one-off treatment.

At 111 Harley St., we take a personalised, ongoing approach to blemish-prone skin. Your treatment plan may combine professional skincare, advanced facials, chemical peels and laser technologies to address active blemishes while supporting the long-term health and quality of your skin. Where previous breakouts have left pigmentation, uneven texture or acne scarring, these concerns can also be incorporated into your treatment journey.

No single programme suits everyone: someone with occasional congestion needs a very different approach than someone with persistent inflammatory acne or established scarring. Your journey therefore begins with a detailed assessment of your skin. Treating blemished skin is often a journey, not a single appointment.

The objective is not simply to treat the blemish you can see today, but to create an environment that supports clearer, more balanced and healthier-looking skin over the longer term.

Blemished Skin: Causes

Why do blemishes develop?

Congestion

Excess sebum, dead skin cells and impurities accumulate within the pores, creating an environment in which congestion and breakouts can occur.

Excess Oil

Overactive sebum production can leave the complexion oily and unbalanced, contributing to blocked pores, blackheads and recurring blemishes.

Bacteria & Breakouts

Bacteria within congested pores are associated with active blemishes, and can drive recurring breakouts if left unaddressed.

Inflammation

Areas of redness and irritation can accompany active acne, leaving skin sensitised and slowing its return to a calmer, healthier-looking state.

Slow Cellular Renewal

A build-up of damaged surface cells can dull the complexion and block pores, making regular cellular renewal key to a smoother, clearer complexion.

Post-Blemish Marks & Scarring

Pigmentation, uneven texture or scarring can remain after active acne has subsided, and may need their own stage within your treatment programme.

Congestion

Excess sebum, dead skin cells and impurities accumulate within the pores, creating an environment in which congestion and breakouts can occur.

Excess Oil

Overactive sebum production can leave the complexion oily and unbalanced, contributing to blocked pores, blackheads and recurring blemishes.

Bacteria & Breakouts

Bacteria within congested pores are associated with active blemishes, and can drive recurring breakouts if left unaddressed.

Inflammation

Areas of redness and irritation can accompany active acne, leaving skin sensitised and slowing its return to a calmer, healthier-looking state.

Slow Cellular Renewal

A build-up of damaged surface cells can dull the complexion and block pores, making regular cellular renewal key to a smoother, clearer complexion.

Post-Blemish Marks & Scarring

Pigmentation, uneven texture or scarring can remain after active acne has subsided, and may need their own stage within your treatment programme.
FAQs

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Find answers to common questions about blemished skin, treatment options and your personalised programme.

What is the best treatment for blemished skin?
There isn’t one treatment that is best for every type of blemished skin. Occasional congestion, persistent breakouts, excess oil, post-inflammatory pigmentation and acne scarring are different concerns and may require different treatments. Following your skin assessment, we can recommend the most appropriate combination and order of treatments for you.
How long does it take to improve blemished skin?
Blemished and acne-prone skin usually requires consistency rather than a one-off treatment. The length of your programme will depend on the type and severity of your concerns and how your skin responds. Your practitioner can review your progress throughout the journey and adapt your programme where necessary.
Can you treat active acne and scarring at the same time?
Sometimes, but controlling active breakouts will often be the priority. Once the skin is more stable, we can place greater focus on concerns left behind by previous breakouts, including pigmentation, uneven texture and acne scarring. This staged approach allows us to treat the skin according to what it needs at each point in the journey.
Can blemishes leave pigmentation behind?
Yes. Following inflammation, some blemishes can leave areas of discolouration known as post-inflammatory pigmentation. These marks are different from true acne scars and may require a different treatment approach. Chemical peels and other skin treatments may be incorporated into your programme depending on your skin and the type of pigmentation present.
Can acne scars be improved?
The appearance of acne scarring can often be improved, although the appropriate treatment depends on the type and severity of the scar. Once active acne is under control, your practitioner can assess your skin and recommend treatments designed to encourage collagen production, resurfacing and skin renewal.

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