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Your skin — upgraded.
Award-winning injectables, skin, hair loss and anti-wrinkle treatments in Manchester's Northern Quarter. Subtle, natural results — never overdone. Est. 2019 by Doctor Tina Bani .
Doctor Tina Bani on acne prone skin & treatments
Acne prone skin · Manchester
Acne treatment at Skiin is kind of our thing. Doctor-led acne management combining prescription products with in-clinic treatments — wealth of experience, effective results, and a plan built around your skin, not a protocol.
Doctor-led diagnosis
Medical assessment, not a beauty counter
Prescription products
Medical-grade, evidence-based skincare
Combined approach
Products + in-clinic treatments
Active acne & scarring
Full journey, breakout to clear skin
The Skiin Approach
Acne isn't a skincare problem — it's a medical condition with several distinct types, triggers and patterns. That's why at Skiin your acne is diagnosed and managed by a doctor from day one, not handed to a treatment menu.
We have a wealth of experience managing acne effectively, combining prescription products with in-clinic treatments. The two work together: prescription skincare normalises the skin at a cellular level while in-clinic treatments accelerate clearing, calm inflammation and address scarring and pigmentation as the skin improves.
Because your doctor controls the whole picture — diagnosis, prescriptions and clinic treatments — the plan adjusts as your skin changes. Nothing is guesswork, and nothing is simply sold to you.
The Result
Effective acne management is a process — controlled medically, treated in clinic, and maintained for the long term.
What we manage
Blackheads and whiteheads caused by clogged pores — managed with prescription skincare, peels and targeted in-clinic treatment.
Red papules and pustules. Calming inflammation quickly matters to limit scarring — treated with combined medical and in-clinic care.
Deep, tender spots along the jaw and chin that flare cyclically. A very common presentation we manage with doctor-led protocols.
Once breakouts are controlled, texture and dark marks are treated with LaseMD Ultra, chemical peels and microneedling.
Real Results
Published SkinPen patient results — collagen induction therapy flattening acne scarring and refining texture. Drag the divider to compare.
Imagery courtesy of SkinPen · Crown Aesthetics
The Journey
Week 0
Doctor's assessment
Your doctor diagnoses your acne type and triggers, examines scarring and pigmentation, and prescribes your personalised plan.
Weeks 1–8
Control
Prescription products start normalising the skin. In-clinic treatments begin — expect some adjustment as the plan is tuned to you.
Weeks 8–12
Clearing
Breakouts reduce significantly. Inflammation settles and post-acne marks start to fade as the skin repairs.
Ongoing
Refine & maintain
Scarring and texture are treated with laser, peels and microneedling. A maintenance plan keeps skin clear for the long term.
Suitability
You have active breakouts, congestion or blackheads that skincare alone isn't clearing
You're left with post-acne marks, redness or pitted scarring after spots heal
You want a doctor's assessment — including prescription options — not just facials
Your skin type matters to you — plans are calibrated for deeper skin tones too
You're ready for a staged plan — clearing and scarring improve over a course, not overnight
Acne Scarring
Once active acne is under control, our LaseMD Ultra laser, chemical peels and microneedling treat scarring, texture and pigmentation. Explore the full skin rejuvenation programme.
FAQs
There is no single best treatment — effective acne management starts with a doctor's diagnosis of your acne type and its causes, then combines prescription products with in-clinic treatments. Over-the-counter products alone rarely resolve moderate or persistent acne. At Skiin, your doctor builds a personalised plan rather than a one-size-fits-all protocol.
Yes. Adult and hormonal acne — often presenting as deep, tender spots along the jawline and chin — is one of the most common presentations we see. It responds well to medically-led management combining prescription products with in-clinic treatments.
Yes. Once active breakouts are controlled, scarring and post-acne pigmentation are treated with LaseMD Ultra laser, chemical peels and microneedling — selected and layered by your doctor based on the type of scarring you have. Treating scarring before controlling active acne leads to poor results, so the order matters.
Expect meaningful improvement over 8–12 weeks. Acne management is a process, not an event — prescription products take time to normalise the skin, and in-clinic treatments are layered in as the skin tolerates them. Your doctor reviews progress and adjusts the plan at each stage.
At Skiin, acne is diagnosed and managed by our doctors. Acne is a medical condition with several distinct types and triggers — assessment by a qualified doctor means you get the right diagnosis, prescription-strength options where appropriate, and a plan that treats the cause rather than the surface.
Costs depend on the plan your doctor prescribes — prescription products and in-clinic treatments are combined and priced individually. Everything is discussed transparently at consultation before you commit to anything.
Generally yes — non-comedogenic products are fine alongside treatment, and your doctor will advise on the specific products to avoid during active in-clinic treatment phases.