As we age, our skin produces fewer collagens and elastin fibres and, as a result, loses its elasticity and tone. Our skin sags downwards and wrinkles appear. Environmental factors including smoking and high exposure to sun can worsen the effects of age on your skin but, ultimately, aging skin is a problem we will all face. Luckily, however, there are a range of treatments to revitalise and tighten skin.

Changes to skin pigmentation including age spots and hyperpigmentation-a condition in which patches of skin become darker than surrounding areas- can be caused by a number of factors. These include exposure to UV light, stress and aging. Age spots or hyperpigmented patches are not harmful but many wish to have them removed for cosmetic reasons.

Red veins and/or “spider veins” (thread veins) can show up near to the surface of the skin. Thread veins are harmless and can affect anyone but, due to their red/purple colour and visible presence, may impact on an individual’s confidence.

Rosacea is a common skin condition which can appear in the form of flaky skin, blood vessel abnormalities, skin redness and more. Some lifestyle factors can worsen rosacea and skin redness, including cold weather and stress. SkinGenius offer a range of solutions to treat both rosacea and general skin redness.

Visibly open pores are a source of insecurity for many people. Open pore visibility can be worsened by several lifestyle factors, such as makeup and pollutants, but large pores are mostly a product of genetics. Loss of elasticity around the pore makes it become weak and loose.

Acne is a common inflammatory disease caused by a build-up of excess oils which block gland openings, as well as the bacterium Propionibacterium acnes. The combination of these two things causes red and yellow spots to appear on the skin. Treating excess oil build-up, acne and congested skin can massively improve an individual’s self-esteem and restore a clear complexion.

Acne very commonly leaves scarring and can cause an uneven skin tone. Luckily, there are a range of solutions that restore the skin and treat acne scarring very effectively.

Skin laxity, or skin looseness, is something that everyone will face at some point in life. Skin laxity is caused by a number of extrinsic factors, including pollution and sun exposure, but is also a natural part of the aging process. As we age, we begin to lose collagen and elastin which keep our skin firm.

Loss of skin elasticity, coupled with frequent use of the frontalis (forehead) muscle, can cause lines on the forehead to form. This is a completely natural part of the aging process but forehead lines can also be worsened by environmental factors such as UV light. Many people dislike the appearance of forehead lines and frown lines, which are commonly referred to as 11 lines and appear between the eyebrows, because they appear to be frowning when they are not.

Wrinkles at the corner of the eye are referred to as crow’s feet or, occasionally, as smile lines since they are more pronounced when smiling. Crow’s feet are caused by simply by the aging process but can also be made worse by exposure to UV among other environmental factors. Crow’s feet can appear at any age and are commonly one of the first signs of aging. They often appear deeper and more pronounced than other facial wrinkles and, as a result, often effect an individual’s confidence more powerfully.

Many people feel dissatisfied with the shape of their nose due to its structure, asymmetry or often as a result of nose bumps. The nose plays a key role in an overall face profile and can have a profound impact on self-esteem that leads many people to pursue surgery. Surgical nose reshaping, or rhinoplasty, is popular but it comes with additional risks and can sometimes produce undesired results. Non-surgical nose re-shaping, on the other hand, is non-invasive. We are able to restructure the appearance of the nose, raise the nose tip or bridge, and correct nose bumps through dermal fillers.

Losing facial volume is incredibly common as we age. Loss of facial volume means that skin appears to sag, facial contours become lessened and wrinkles deepen. It can be difficult to notice loss of facial volume at first, but initial signs can include a flattening of the cheeks and a less defined jawline. Many wish to treat a loss of facial volume as it can make them look older than they are.

Skin tags, known technically as fibro-vascular papilloma, are benign growths on the skin that vary in size and shape. Most of us will develop a skin tag at some point as we age and, though they are completely harmless, many find that skin tags are irritating and impact on their self-esteem. The exact causes of skin tags have not been pinpointed but they often appear in areas which experience high friction, such as between the eyelashes or where clothes rub. Skin tags most frequently appear on the neck and arms.

Most people have moles across their face or body and most moles are benign. Simply put, moles are pigmented growths or blemishes on the skin which can vary in colour and size. Some people find that they dislike the placement or appearance of a mole on their skin and, in this case, once the mole is checked for health, its appearance can be reduced and/or improved.

Warts are small, rough, benign growths that are caused by HPV or human papillomavirus. Whilst seborrhoeic keratosis warts are non-contagious and usually caused by genetics, most warts are spread from person to person by contamination. Warts can vary in colour and size and may often get caught in clothing. They can disappear without treatment but this can take months or even years.

Solar keratosis, also referred to as actinic keratosis, is a common skin condition in which rough, scaly patches appear on the skin. Solar keratosis is caused by sun damage over a number of years and, if left untreated, can sometimes lead to skin cancer. Once you have had your skin assessed by a medical professional, you may find that you’d like to remove the solar keratosis as it is often unsightly.

Blood spots or cherry angiomas, also referred to as Campbell de Morgans, are harmless blemishes that are dome shaped and slightly raised. Blood spots/cherry angiomas are incredibly common in people over 30 and, though their specific cause is unknown, are largely a result of genetics. Blood spots are most often red but can also appear black or dark purple anywhere on the body.

Sebaceous hyperplasia is a term used to refer to enlarged sebaceous glands and appears as small yellow bumps on the skin. Sebaceous hyperplasia shows where oil glands are found (particularly on the forehead and cheeks) and the lesions may be single or multiple. Sebaceous hyperplasia is painless and the lesions small but many wish to treat the appearance of the shiny bumps and find the condition damaging to their self-esteem.