SF Aesthetics

Why is autumn the best time to start skin treatments?

Jo breaks it down:
Lower UV levels, which matters because many treatments need you to limit sun exposure afterwards
Cooler weather and fewer plans, so any redness or swelling is easier to manage
No summer holidays getting in the way, so you can settle into a rhythm with four-weekly chemical peels or microneedling

And if you want glowing skin for your Christmas nights out, now is the time to start. Not November, and definitely not the week before.

Book your skin consultation with Jo at SF Aesthetics, Wigan: https://sfmedicalaesthetics.book.app/book-now?

Will one treatment clear my acne or pigmentation? It's the question Jo gets asked most, and the honest answer is no.

Think of it like the gym. Your in-clinic treatments are the workouts. Your home skincare is your diet. One gym session won't change how you look, and your skin works the same way.

Lasting results come from:
A course of in-clinic treatments, such as microneedling or chemical peels
A medical-grade skincare routine at home
Good hydration and a healthy diet

Jo is our skin therapist here at SF Aesthetics in Wigan. Every plan starts with a proper skin consultation, so you know what's realistic for your skin before you commit to anything.

Book your skin consultation: https://sfmedicalaesthetics.book.app/book-now?

🌟 Want to rejuvenate your skin's glow? 🌟

I'm on the lookout for models for our Sculptra Body Treatment!

✨ Target Areas:
- Décolletage: Great for sun-damaged or dry skin.
- Upper Arms: Perfect if you've lost weight or collagen.

Spots are LIMITED and it's first come, first served! DM me to secure your session! 💬

Shelley xoxo

Let's talk about acne scarring 💬

First thing I need you to know, because it changes everything: the red and brown marks left behind after a breakout usually aren't scars. That's post-inflammatory pigmentation. It's flat, it's temporary, and it fades, often on its own, faster with the right routine.

Real scarring is textural. You can feel it. Run a finger over it and the skin isn't smooth.

That's where microneedling comes in.

What tends to respond well 👇
• Rolling scars - the soft, wavy dips
• Boxcar scars - wider, with sharper edges
• General uneven texture left behind after years of breakouts

What responds less well 👇
• Ice pick scars - narrow and deep, these usually need a different approach
• Raised or keloid scarring - microneedling isn't the right treatment here

And the honest bit: microneedling improves acne scarring. It doesn't erase it. Most people see real softening across a course of sessions as collagen rebuilds underneath, but if anyone promises you flawless skin from one appointment, walk away.

One more thing. Your acne needs to be settled before we start. Treating over active breakouts can make things worse, not better.

Come and let me look properly. I'll tell you what's a mark, what's a scar, and what's realistic for your skin.

🔗 Book a skin consultation with Joanne - https://www.sfaesthetics.co.uk/microneedling/

Individual results vary. Every plan starts with an assessment.

"Does microneedling hurt?" 😬

Honest answer - and it surprises most people.

Here's exactly what happens:

1️⃣ Numbing cream goes on first and sits for around 20 to 30 minutes. By the time we start, your skin is genuinely numb.

2️⃣ During the treatment, most people describe it as a vibration with a bit of scratching. Not the horror story you've seen on TikTok.

3️⃣ Some areas are more sensitive than others - forehead, hairline and around the nose tend to be the ones people notice most.

4️⃣ Straight after, your skin will look pink, a bit like mild sunburn. That usually settles within 24 hours.

5️⃣ Makeup? Leave it off for 24 hours. Let your skin breathe and heal, it's doing a lot of work behind the scenes.

The honest version: it's not painless, but it's very manageable. If discomfort is the thing that's been stopping you booking, come and talk to me first. No pressure, no obligation.

💬 DM me your questions
🔗 Or book a skin consultation - link in bio