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7NEWS
08-05-2025
- Health
- 7NEWS
‘Life-changing' Sydney-based clinic is transforming the skin of thousands of shoppers with common skin concerns
Seasonal change can cause havoc on our skin, increasing dryness, irritation, sensitivity, and even acne. While switching up a skincare routine can help boost your skin barrier, seeking a long-term solution is going to be your best bet for keeping a complexion looking happy and healthy. That's why hundreds of shoppers are rushing to book an appointment at renowned Sydney-based skin clinic, SDL (Sydney Dermal Lounge). With three salons across the city, SDL is 'leading the bare skin movement,' providing a wide range of effective skin treatments that can help to improve the appearance of many common skin concerns. Because let's face it; a difficult skin journey can leave you feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, and low on confidence. Whether you're battling acne, redness, a dry or irritated complexion, SDL founder Savannah Lee made it her mission to create a clinic that offers effective, medical-grade solutions. 'I opened my first clinic when I was 26, with an 18-month-old on my hip and a vision that felt so much bigger than me,' Savannah tells Best Picks. 'At the time, everyone was opening laser hair removal clinics. It was the safe bet. The easy sell. But I wasn't interested in shortcuts or trends. I had already spent over a decade in the industry managing some of Australia's leading laser and cosmetic clinics and I had seen the gaps up close.' Instead, SDL provides a range of 'life-changing' treatments across skin health, skin correction, maintenance and hair restoration for 'real results'. Combined with expert-lead guidance from a team who have gone through their own skin struggles, the Sydney-based clinic ensures that each and every shopper leaves feeling comfortable and confident with their skin. Offering more than just a 'quick fix,' SDL is home to many popular treatments including HydraFacial and AviClear laser. Savannah says that 'if something doesn't deliver results — we don't offer it. We're known for skin correction that works.' If you're ready to kickstart your skincare journey, SDL offers an in-depth 60 minute skin consultation to discuss any skin concerns and indentify which result-driven products and treatments are best suited. 'I wanted to focus on skin. Not just treating it. But correcting it properly and with full certainty,' she adds. With nearly 80,000 followers on Instagram and dozens of in credible before and after shots, it's no surprise that shoppers are rushing to book an appointment. SDL is one of the few clinics in Sydney to offer AviClear, a laser treatment for treating acne. It has minimal downtime with 30-minute sessions, done in series of three, spaced four to six weeks apart. 'It's not just about clearing skin — it's about doing it safely and long-term.' 'We see so many clients who've been through harsh medications, antibiotics, and even multiple rounds of Accutane — only for the acne to return. And the side effects? Gut issues. Mood swings. Hormonal imbalance.' 'The full course is around $3,000 — and while that might sound like a big number up front, it's often less than what people spend over the years trying to control acne through skincare, prescriptions, supplements, and coverups.' Shoppers who have visited SDL have given the clinic rave reviews. 'The ladies at Sydney Dermal Lounge are so friendly and professional. They always make me feel gorgeous and relaxed after my treatments. Love their work and totally recommend,' one shopper commented. 'THIS IS THE PLACE TO VISIT! I am a mature aged person and I visit for ant-aging laser skin tightening and I undergo pigmentation treatment. I feel and look 20 years younger,' another wrote.
Telegraph
24-02-2025
- Health
- Telegraph
How you can finally fix your adult acne
Acne as a teenager? You sort of expect it, don't you? But an increasing number of people in adulthood suffer acne, too. According to the British Association of Dermatologists, the acne rates in young adults in the UK are among the highest in the world. I've had more than six months of a continuous, frustrating cycle of acne that seemingly popped up out of nowhere. 'Adult acne has slowly been on the rise for a while now, and I've personally observed a noticeable increase in cases over the past decade, particularly among women in midlife,' the consultant dermatologist Dr Anjali Mahto tells me. Many of the clients in her Harley Street clinic are acne sufferers. She puts the rise down to hormonal fluctuations, which can persist through pregnancy and menopause, or if you have conditions such as polycystic ovary syndrome. Stress and poor sleep can have an impact, too, which certainly resonates with me. Whatever my acne was down to, it felt alarmingly abrupt when my skin began breaking out last summer. There was one spot on my cheek, and then another, and before I knew it I was playing whack-a-mole with painful red blemishes. One spot would shrink but another two would erupt. There was a particular cluster that set up camp on my left cheek for months. I was using spot stickers – which are popular among teenagers – almost every night, as well as the tried-and-tested blemish-busting ingredient salicylic acid. Nothing worked. Of course, there's medication, but I had been there, done that: around 15 years ago I underwent a course of Roaccutane for four months, on a low dose. It's a widely used treatment for acne, but can result in very dry, sore skin. This potent vitamin A derivative reduces oil production, and back then it worked for me, for a while, until my skin decided it was not going to play ball any more. Needless to say, I needed a remedy. I booked in to see Dr Mahto, who is also a leading acne specialist. Now in her mid-40s, Dr Mahto herself has suffered from acne since she was a young teenager. She suggested a new laser treatment, which became available in the UK last year, designed specifically to reduce the activity of the oil glands on the face. It addresses the root cause of acne and can last years. 'It is ideal for patients who experience oily skin, recurrent breakouts or persistent acne and want an effective, safe treatment with minimal downtime and lasting results,' she says of the AviClear laser treatment, currently the only laser acne treatment of its kind. 'It's been game-changing and having had it done myself, I only wish it had been available sooner.' It takes two to three months to have the full course of treatments – three sessions three to four weeks apart. I was warned my skin could break out during this period and it indeed did (but the spots cleared far quicker than usual and were certainly not as sore). Pleasingly, although unusual for a laser, the treatment works for all skin types and tones. But a treatment zapping your skin many, many times over isn't exactly comfortable. I found the bony parts of the face – the forehead and chin, for instance – were the most uncomfortable. But it's over quickly (around 40 minutes in total per session). As for the results, I'm now four weeks after my last treatment and my skin is remarkably clear. It's less greasy, too – if oily skin is your issue, this treatment deserves some consideration. My skin has better clarity and, according to Dr Mahto, the results continue to improve long after the treatment course has finished. Now to the price. It's £4,500 for the complete course at Self London (Dr Mahto's dermatology clinic in London) and also available at selected clinics around the UK. It's a huge investment, but if acne and consistently problematic skin is your issue, and you are looking for a long-term remedy, this is one of the most remarkable treatments around.
