Skin treatments in the Ribble Valley

Radiofrequency microneedling

Small area £200 · Full face £250 · Face and neck £350

Radiofrequency microneedling combines fine insulated needles with radiofrequency energy delivered at a set depth in the skin. The needling triggers collagen production while the heat tightens existing collagen, so you get resurfacing and firming from the same treatment.

It's the treatment to ask about for early sagging along the jawline, enlarged pores, acne scarring, crepey texture and skin that has lost its bounce. Because the energy is delivered below the surface, it's generally safer for a wider range of skin tones than laser resurfacing.

Expect a course of three sessions spaced four to six weeks apart, with results continuing to build for around three months as new collagen forms.

Microneedling

Face £120 · Face and neck £165 · Courses available

Microneedling creates thousands of microscopic channels in the skin. Your body responds by producing fresh collagen and elastin, which smooths texture, softens scarring and brightens a dull complexion.

It pairs well with serums, since the channels let active ingredients reach far deeper than they would from a bottle at home. Needling can also be combined with PRP taken from your own blood.

A course of three to six sessions is usual depending on what you're treating.

Chemical peels

From £90

A chemical peel uses a professional-strength acid solution to loosen dead surface cells and speed up the skin's natural turnover. Peels are chosen to match the concern: salicylic-based for congestion and breakouts, lactic or mandelic for sensitivity and dryness, and stronger blends for pigmentation and sun damage.

Peels are a quick, sensible treatment when you want a visible freshen-up without needles. They're often used as a course alongside needling rather than instead of it.

PRP and iPRF vampire facial

PRP £200 · iPRF £250 · Courses available

A small sample of your blood is spun in a centrifuge to separate out the platelet-rich plasma, which is full of your own growth factors. That plasma is then microneedled or injected back into the skin to drive repair and rejuvenation.

Because it uses nothing but your own blood, it suits people who want results without synthetic product. It works well on overall skin quality, fine lines and under-eye tiredness.

Facials and skin health

Skin boosting or holistic facial £60 · Carboxytherapy £85

Prescriptive facials for people who want their skin looked after properly rather than just cleansed; including carboxytherapy and skin-boosting facials, plus Neal's Yard organic holistic facials for sensitive skin and for anyone who wants an hour of genuine calm.

Steph will also put together a simple home routine that supports whatever clinic treatment you're having. There's no point resurfacing skin that goes home to the wrong products.

Skin lesion removal

From £150

Treatment for skin tags, milia, cherry angiomas and similar benign blemishes, carried out after assessment. Anything that looks suspicious will be referred to your GP rather than treated; that's a firm rule.