medical

There are many types of acne and so a consultation with our Dermatologist ensures the appropriate treatment is prescribed and tailored specifically to your type of acne.  Our treatments may include specialized face washes and creams, systemic treatment (tablets) including antibiotics, medication which can only be prescribed by a Dermatologist, as well as a course of combined skin peels and medical microdermabrasion.

Moles can change during one's lifetime. Any change in a mole should be checked by your doctor or a dermatologist, as it can indicate cancerous change. Routine mole checks are available at Stradbrook Skin with our dermatologist. Moles can be removed either for cosmetic reasons or if it is medically indicated. Surgical removal of moles can be carried out under local anaesthetic at Stradbrook Skin by our Consultant Plastic Surgeon, giving you peace of mind that you are in the most capable hands. All moles that are removed are sent off to the laboratory to check that they are benign..

Moles can change during one's lifetime. Any change in a mole should be checked by your doctor or a dermatologist, as it can indicate cancerous change. Routine mole checks are available at Stradbrook Skin with our dermatologist. Moles can be removed either for cosmetic reasons or if it is medically indicated.

A scar is a patch or line of tissue that remains after a wound has healed. When a wound occurs and there is a break in some of the tissue in the body, the body heals it by producing more of a protein called collagen. Scars gradually become smoother and will fade over time but can cause distress if unsightly or very visible.

Unfortunately acne can leave behind scarred and pitted skin. Stradbrook Skin offers a range of  acne scarring treatments including microdermabrasion, peels,  fractional laser skin resurfacing and Genuine Dermaroller Therapy.

psoriasis and eczema

Our dermatologist is specially trained to diagnose any skin rash that may be concerning you.

Psoriasis and eczema can be distressing conditions. As well as being very uncomfortable, they can also make you very self-conscious about your looks.
After an initial examinationour dermatologist will discuss with you the best treatment for your condition. Often this will be a specific topical cream, many of which are prescription creams.  In severe cases prescription oral medicine is used.

Rosacea – a general inflammation of the cheeks and face – can make you feel very self-conscious about your looks. Facial redness/flushing or blushing can be described as an involuntary reddening of the face, often due to embarrassment or stress but also just a reaction of the skin for no apparent reason.

Hyperhydrosis is excessive sweating. Sweating is one of the most important ways in which the body loses heat; however, people with Hyperhydrosis produce sweat in amounts far greater than needed to control their temperature. Contact us for more information about

Generally most skin lesions do not cause serious problems, but you may want to have them removed for practical or cosmetic reasons. With increases in the occurrence of skin cancers you are advised to seek professional, medical advice about any lesion that changes dramatically in appearance. Thankfully though, most growths are benign and harmless, and removal is often quick and simple with reassuring cosmetic results. Our dermatologists or plastic surgeon will be able to advise you on what treatment will be best for you.

Facial thread veins – tiny networks of veins that show through the skin on your face – and rosacea – a general inflammation of the cheeks and face – can make you feel very self-conscious about your looks.

Hyper-pigmentation – dark spots or patches on your skin – is usually caused by sun damage, although it can also be a side-effect of hormonal changes. We have two different treatments to help even out your skin colour – pulsed light photo-facials, and skin peels which can be combined with microdermabrasion for maximum effect.

Melasma is a skin pigmentation disorder that results in hyper-pigmentation or dark spots on the skin of mainly females. These spots usually appear on the face, neck, and arms and are most commonly brought on by excessive sun exposure. However, these spots can also be brought on by hormonal changes and affect over 50% of women during pregnancy.

Warts or verrucae are a common skin ailment caused by infection with the human papilloma virus. Various treatments are offered at Stradbrook by our Dermatologist, including liquid nitrogen treatment, or "dry ice", to freeze the wart.

Ingrowing hairs are hairs that grow sideways or backwards into the skin, and can be caused by a range of factors including waxing and shaving. At Stradbrook Skin we offer two treatments:

To address the root causes of ingrown hair and solve a cosmetic problem at the same time, we offer laser hair removal. This helps to reduce the growth of unwanted hair and frees you from the inconvenience of regular shaving and waxing.

BOTOX® is now approved by the FDA to prevent headaches in adults with Chronic Migraine who have 15 or more days each month with headache lasting 4 or more hours each day in people 18 years or older.

BOTOX® received FDA approval for treatment of Chronic Migraine patients based on efficacy and safety demonstrated in 2 well-controlled clinical trials. This treatment is carried out, after a consultation to check patient suitability, by our Consultant Plastic Surgeon