One of the most common conditions bringing patients to see us at Aesthetics on 5th, is dark circles under the eyes. Patients reach a point when they’ve had enough of people asking them if they’re tired or if they’re feeling ok. Whilst under-eye concealer often helps to mask the dark circles, who wants to be using lots of make-up every day? There are three basic conditions that cause dark under-eye circles: 1. Pigmentation of the skin 2. Visibility of blood vessels through the skin 3. Loss of volume and hollowing under the eyes One or more of these factors may…

Hyperpigmentation is a common skin complaint that impacts more of us than one might think. These dark patches of skin often occur on the hands, face and other areas that receive sun exposure. It is caused by an increase of melanin, a natural pigment that gives hair, eyes, and skin their colour. Whilst every skin is different, these are the possible underlying triggers that could be behind yours… Sun exposure – More sun equals more pigmentation, so wear that SPF daily! Hormones – Pregnant women or those dealing with hormone imbalances can experience pigmentation. Age – Those over the age…

Wedding-ready skin doesn’t happen overnight! Our very own Tori from Kiss Blush and Tell knows this all too well and made sure she did everything she could ahead of her big day… “Every bride (and some grooms) want their skin to be as radiant as possible on their special day.  I started my skin prep with my fave Fraxel treatment to banish sun damage. I did this around 3 months before the wedding. I then followed up with consistent light peels and deep cleanse facials to ensure the results were maintained and my skin was congestion free. I always tell brides…