SF Aesthetics

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.

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🔗 Or book a skin consultation - link in bio

"Joanne, what actually IS microneedling?" 🤔

I get asked this every single week, so here's the plain English version.

Microneedling uses tiny needles to create controlled micro-injuries in the skin. Sounds dramatic, it isn't.

Those tiny channels switch on your skin's natural healing response, which means fresh collagen and elastin. Your skin does the work, we just give it the nudge.

What it's brilliant for:
• Acne scarring and uneven texture
• Enlarged pores
• Fine lines
• Dull, tired-looking skin
• Pigmentation and uneven tone

What it feels like: numbing cream first, then a bit of vibration and scratching. Most people are surprised how manageable it is.

What to expect: results build gradually over a course of sessions rather than overnight. Skin looks a little pink for 24 hours, then glowy.

Not sure if it's right for your skin? That's exactly what a consultation is for, I'll tell you honestly if something else would suit you better.

🔗 Book a skin consultation with Joanne - https://sfmedicalaesthetics.book.app/book-now

Meet Joanne 🤍

She's the skin therapist here at SF Aesthetics in Wigan, and if you've been thinking about doing something about your skin, she's the one you'll be sitting down with.

Joanne's background is in midwifery, so looking after people properly is second nature to her. Now she's putting that into skin: acne and breakouts, pigmentation, texture, the early signs of ageing, and helping people build a routine they'll actually stick to.

Her approach is simple. No jargon. No pressure. No 12-step routine you'll have abandoned by week two. Just an honest look at your skin and a plan that fits your life.

Skin consultations with Joanne are now open.

📍 Wigan
📞 07887986983
🔗 Book with Jo: https://sfmedicalaesthetics.book.app/book-now

Give her a follow while you're here - she'll be sharing a lot more skin advice over the next few weeks 👋

How do I decide how many mls your lips need? 👇

It's one of the questions I get asked the most, and honestly, it's never just about the number.

I look at your natural lip volume, how your tissue responds, and the shape we're working with, so the result always looks balanced and natural to you. No two sets of lips are the same, so no two treatment plans should be either 🤍

Got a question about your own lips? Pop it below.

📍 Nurse-led lip filler in Wigan
Book here: https://www.sfaesthetics.co.uk/lip-fillers-wigan/