Acne & breakouts
Active acne, congestion or stubborn post-acne marks — we have a clinical pathway.
Acne & breakouts
Active acne, congestion or stubborn post-acne marks — we have a clinical pathway.
Active acne, congestion or stubborn post-acne marks — we have a clinical pathway.
Active acne, congestion or stubborn post-acne marks — we have a clinical pathway.
Acne has multiple drivers — hormones, oil production, bacteria, congestion, inflammation, and skin barrier health — and most products and treatments only address one of them.
The DMK approach is to work on several at once: dissolving surface congestion, calming inflammation, reducing oil and supporting healthy cell turnover. Combined with the right home care, it can transform skin that has been a problem for years.
We always start with a consultation — to identify what is driving your acne and rule out anything that needs medical referral first.
A structured 6-session course designed for active acne and persistent breakouts.
The protocol works on every driver of acne in sequence — oil, congestion, inflammation, bacteria and barrier health. Most clients see meaningful improvement by session 3.
Depending on your skin and goals, one of these may be more appropriate — or we may combine them with the primary treatment.
That's exactly what we're here for. Book a free consultation and we'll look at your skin, talk you through every option, and recommend the best approach for you — with no pressure to decide on the day. Your consultation is free.
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"I am obsessed with my results! I had an amazing facial treatment and my fine lines have disappeared! Also had my laser hair removal on legs, underarms and Hollywood and the team were so welcoming and professional. The girl treating me for it made me feel so comfortable and at ease - booked in for my next session already - deffo recommend! Can literally come in for all in one - so convenient!"
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Most people see a visible reduction in active breakouts across a structured DMK course, but acne is complex and results vary, particularly where hormones, medication or lifestyle are involved. Complete clearance is not guaranteed. We are honest about expectations at consultation.
Tell us at consultation. Some prescription treatments (oral isotretinoin / Roaccutane in particular) make most aesthetic treatments unsuitable. We can usually work alongside topical prescriptions, but the consultation is non-negotiable.
Yes. In-clinic treatment does the heavy lifting; home care maintains and builds on it. Trying to do the course without the home routine usually means slower results and a higher chance of recurrence. The home care typically costs £80–£200 for the course.
Microneedling is excellent for scarring but does not address active acne — the needles can spread bacteria across the face on inflamed skin. We use DMK first to get acne under control, then microneedling for the leftover scarring if needed.
Most clients notice fewer breakouts within 2-3 sessions. Visible texture and tone improvement builds across the full 6 sessions. Continued improvement for 4-6 weeks after the course ends.
30 minutes with our lead practitioner. Full skin assessment, honest recommendation, clear plan. Free.