Acne can feel like a heavy burden for teenagers, affecting their self-esteem and confidence during a pivotal time in their lives. Navigating school, friendships, and personal growth is challenging enough without the added worry of spots, pimples and teenage acne. Many young people and tweens who suffer with acne are looking for a gentle and effective solution to help them to clear spots and improve their skin health.

Acne treatment for teenagers on the NHS

The NHS offers medication for teenage acne through your GP in the form of prescription medications such as topical retinoids, benzoyl peroxide, antibiotics, or even oral medications such as isotretinoin, which is also known as Roaccutane. 

These treatments can be effective, but they often come with side effects, including dryness, redness, sensitivity, and, in the case of stronger medications, more severe reactions like mood changes or joint pain. 

Understandably, some parents prefer a gentler, more holistic approach to managing their child’s acne concerns.

Gentle acne treatment for teenagers

At Dr Kate Aesthetics in Cockfosters, North London, we specialise in gentle acne treatments for teenagers and tweens, that are less harsh than some prescription medications, yet are still super effective. 

One of our most popular approaches involves a combination of Cold Plasma Therapy, a gentle peel, and LED light therapy

These treatments work together to soothe inflammation, reduce acne causing bacteria, and promote healthier, clearer skin, without the harsh side effects often associated with traditional acne medications.

Cold plasma acne treatment

Cold Plasma acne treatment is a new and innovative skin care solution. It harnesses ionised gas to deeply cleanse the skin, eliminate bacteria, and stimulate the skin’s natural healing processes. When Cold Plasma treatment is paired with a gentle peel, it helps to exfoliate without causing irritation, making it suitable for sensitive teenage skin. 

LED light therapy further complements these treatments by using specific wavelengths of light to target redness and reduce inflammation, promoting a calmer complexion. The combination of these 3 acne treatments together provide a powerful yet gentle solution for managing acne.

We’ve seen remarkable results from these treatments, with teenagers experiencing clearer skin and a renewed sense of confidence. The non-invasive nature of our approach also means that young people can return to their daily routines without the downtime or discomfort associated with harsher treatments.

Cold Plasma, gentle peels and LED light therapy can also be paired with other complementary treatments like Oxygen facials and medical grade skin care products which are specially formulated to target teenage acne.

Book your teenagers acne treatment in North London now and save money!

To make our acne treatment for teenagers and tweens more accessible, we are delighted to be offering a special offer to young patients who visit us at our clinic in Cockfosters. If your child is between 11 and 18 years old you can book in with our pediatric nurse, Jessica, who has over 10 years experience treating tweens and teenagers skin concerns.

Jessica Wheeler Dr Kate Aesthetics Cockfosters London

The clinic is open after school on Wednesdays and on Saturdays.

Book now and you can make the following savings:

We are also offering 15% off skincare for teens. 

Contact Dr Kate Aesthetics in North London today by clicking here or sending us a DM on Instagram to learn more about our teenage acne treatments and how we can help your child on their journey to clearer skin.



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