Why do I get puffy eyes? Periorbital puffiness, also known as “puffy eyes” is the appearance of swelling in the tissues around the eyes. It is almost exclusively caused by fluid buildup around the eyes, or periorbital edema. Why does it happen? There are...
Teen Acne vs Adult Acne We are seeing a rise in the the number of adult clients experiencing acne and many are confused as to why it hasn’t stopped as soon as they left their teenage years behind. Teenage acne is very common as the hormonal changes of puberty...
The Importance of Face Masks We love a weekly face mask and believe they should be a part of everyone’s skin care routine. A face mask is intended to treat a particular skin concern such as acne, pigmentation, ageing, dryness and rosacea. The right mask can help...
Winter Skin Tips from Medifine Aesthetics The change of season can bring about a change in your skin. Winter means colder weather outside and central heating inside which can effect the temperament of your skin. Here our are some of our top winter skin tips to give...
What is a Skin Cycle and why it is important? Skin Cycle A skin cycle is the process where a new skin cell is formed at the deepest layer of the epidermis and works it’s way up to the surface of the skin. At this point the skin cell has matured and...
‘I’m a celebrity get me out of here’ star Fernie McCann recently said she is ‘ditching sunbeds’. Most people know that sunbeds cause skin damage but to what extent? The most common phrase I hear in clinic is: ‘I will only go on a sunbed a few times before my holiday...
