Leeches! Controversial Acne Treatment

Leeches have been used in medical treatment for centuries, but in the UK they tend to be associated with past history rather than modern medicine.

However, they’ve not fallen completely out of use.

The NHS says that leeches can still be used in areas such as plastic and reconstructive surgery, to help improve blood circulation.

Chinese Beauty Therapy

They’re also still used in other countries, one example of which is in China, where leeches were used in a facial to treat acne. The idea is that the leeches would help to remove bacteria from the skin, making it smoother and reducing blemishes.  The treatment is natural with no side effects; but the overriding concern of most people on seeing the images or video is that it is not for the squeamish. The Mirror even suggested was the ‘world’s most disgusting facial’ (see photos and video at http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/most-disgusting-facial-ever-woman-11390922).

Acne Treatment Options

Many acne sufferers will understand the desperation to improve their skin, but the sight of four large, green leeches sliding all over the face is not pretty and could prove a step too far for most. In addition, there are risks associated with the leech therapy, such as infections and bleeding.

The good news is that if you’re looking for ways to improve acne, there are now a plethora of more palatable options available in specialist skin clinics like ClinicbeAcne based in Knightsbridge, London.

Professional Treatments for Acne

To improve the condition of acne, good treatments to consider include:

• Facials with appropriate products for acne. Steps such as exfoliation and a light peel mask can be helpful before application of specialist products to soothe and heal acne troubled skin
• Plasma shower delivers energy into the skin where it works to kill acne bacteria both on the surface skin and also deeper within pores
• Laser/IPL works to target acne troubled areas killing bacteria, reducing redness and promoting healing within the skin
• Dermapen microneedling can be very helpful in boosting skin healing and renewal. At ClinicbeAcne, Dr Barbara Kubicka offers this treatment combined with a gentle chemical peel in a treatment protocol developed specifically for acne sufferers
• Exfoliating treatments such as peels or microdermabrasion, designed to remove dead skin cells and excess oil
• Nutritional advice and supplements designed to improve the skin from within
• Customised acne treatment plans with specialist skincare products designed for daily use at home

See more acne treatments, available at ClinicbeAcne, London.

ClinicbeAcne

London Acne Treatment Centre

ClinicbeAcne is a specialist skincare centre based in Knightsbridge, London – easily accessible from Chelsea, Belgravia, Mayfair and Kensington.

The clinic is fully registered for treating patients from the age of 13+, but many of our patients are adults who struggle with acne on a daily basis.

Dr Kubicka takes a holistic approach to treating acne, offering a host of doctor-led acne treatments together with vital advice on nutrition and lifestyle factors for best results. We also offer a range of medical facials and customised acne treatment plans for daily use at home alongside professional treatments.

To learn more or book an appointment, please contact our team:

• Telephone: 0207 125 0521
• Email: info@clinicbe.com.

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Leeches! Controversial Acne Treatment

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Leeches facial to treat acne? There are now a plethora of more palatable acne treatments at specialist skin clinic ClinicbeAcne in Knightsbridge, London.

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