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My skin has literally transformed in 12 weeks

The reason I sought treatment for my skin was due to coming off a contraception pill, after taking it for almost 15 years and researching the health risks associated with long term use, I decided to give my body a break. Initially my skin was fine, I usually have really clear, smooth and decongested skin, however, around 3-month post pill, my skin began to flare up.

Initially I had tiny bumps underneath my skin all across my forehead, and then the cysts began to develop, and oh boy did they come out in force, ouch! I developed what is known as cystic acne, all across my jawline and onto my neck, of course not missing out the breakouts on my chest and back. It was so painful and anxiety provoking as each day the acne just seemed to get worse and worse, resulting on very red and angry looking cysts. Having gone from someone who was praised for how clear and smooth my skin was, to this, really knocked my confidence and in the end negatively impacted upon my self-esteem.

I felt so embarrassed and upset about my skin, I would try hiding it behind lots of makeup (which we know doesn’t make the situation any better), I would constantly wear my hair down to cover my jawline and neck, and would socially isolate myself from others. This was a huge shock in a short space of time, going from someone who always felt confident in her own skin to this, made me feel really down and sad.

As much as this issue was causing me so much distress, I knew I didn’t want to take a 6-month course of antibiotics prescribed by my doctors, after all, I had come off the contraception pill to begin a healing journey free from synthetic hormones and medication. This was where Dr Yusra’s clinic really helped me. I had an in-depth consultation with Dr Yusra who did a holistic assessment advising not only medical grade products to treat the acne but also diet, lifestyle and supplements that would help support skin recovery. Dr Yusra advised 3-month Skinade treatment which had been specifically formulated to treat this type of acne and was all natural!

Like anything, consistency and patience were important here, there was no quick fix! I started with a 6 step medical hydrafacial and under the guidance of the clinic I started to see improvements around 6-8 weeks, by the end of the 3 months, my skin no longer had the red and angry cysts, the texture of my skin felt smoother and my pores felt less congested. Even better still, I started little by little to get my confidence back which positively impacted upon my self esteem. 

I cannot recommend Dr Yusra’s clinic enough.  I have been getting skincare from Olivia since November ‘21 to treat hormonal spots and post inflammatory redness. The whole process has been virtual but this hasn’t negatively affected how welcome Olivia makes you feel.  The advice has been amazing, along with the products recommended.  Olivia was very honest and warned me that starting obagi nu derm and tretinoin would be a process and my skin would “purge”, it’s definitely did and at times I was thinking why am I doing this to myself!  However I stuck with it and my skin has literally transformed in 12 weeks. I no longer feel the need to wear make up to run to the shops, or just incase anyone pops by, my boyfriend even said at one point I looked like I’d had a a mini face lift. I get so many compliments now, something that I haven’t had for years! The whole process has literally changed my life and I can’t thank you enough.