Skin ageing is a result of biological changes in the skin that develop over time.

The skin barrier function is reduced as we age which causes thin, sensitive and often dehydrated looking skin.

Skin cell turnover slows as we get older and this also causes rough, uneven texture which can be concerning for patients.

Sun exposure can also make these signs worse as well as worsening pigmentation changes we see as we age.

As well as the outer layer of skin ageing, we also lose collagen and elastic and our layers of fat are lost. This can cause skin to appear dull, sagging and the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

Dr Victoria is trained to understand and tackle the different changes our skin faces in each decade of life and can provide you with a treatment plan that addresses your individual concerns.

You can read more about this in our page on skincare by age.

During pregnancy our hormonal balance is disrupted with a reduction in oestrogen and increase in progesterone in our bloodstream.

When this happens, pregnant and breast feeding patients can find themselves being confronted with a multitude of different skin concerns. Some of these may be the worsening of a chronic condition or in some cases, a completely new skin condition.

Common pregnancy skin concerns include acne, melasma, excess oily/dry skin and puffiness around the eye region.

Due to lack of research on the safety of certain treatments, many skincare products such as retinol as well as in-clinic treatments are not advised until after pregnancy and in some cases after finishing breast feeding.

Taking this into account, Dr Victoria continues to care for skin concerns in pregnancy and aims to help provide safe treatments both during pregnancy as well as providing a skincare regime for once your baby arrives.

Hyperpigmentation occurs when excess melanin causes a darkened appearance to the skin in either small or large areas.

Melanin protects skin cells and their DNA by absorbing the sun’s ultraviolet rays (UVR). Darker skin types, in general, are more susceptible to hyperpigmentation than lighter skin types because their skin can naturally produce melanin more efficiently, as a natural defence mechanism.

Dr Victoria has a special interest in treating patients of darker skin types and is familiar with treating a range of pigmentation issues including melasma, post inflammatory hyperpigmentation and sun damage.

Dr Victoria often treats such conditions with a range of at-home and in-clinic treatments in order to achieve the best results.

Blemish-prone skin represents a condition that consists of excess oil production, comedones, papules, pustules, and sometimes, cysts.

It most commonly presents on areas of the body that contains many sebaceous glands like the face, neck, chest, back and shoulders.

Blemishes typically present themselves (and is most common) in puberty, but many adults also develop the condition.

The treatment for this condition can be complex but Dr Victoria has a background in treating such concerns and uses a range of different at-home and in-clinic treatments to achieve the best results.

Rosacea is a chronic skin condition characterised by facial flushing, redness, telangiectasias (visible blood vessels) and sometimes, blemishes.

The first sign of rosacea may be visible redness that comes and goes, and varies in intensity.

It is most often seen in fair-skinned individuals, typically between the ages of 30 and 50. In general, it commonly affects the cheeks, nose, forehead and chin.

While it is more common in women, it can be more aggressive for men.

While this condition cannot be completely corrected, there are ways to manage the associated symptoms with a mixture of both at-home and in-clinic treatments. Dr Victoria has personally treated patients with Rosacea with great results and formulates a treatment plan for each patient depending on their individual needs.