My Naked Face

Ann Marie’s Rosacea Journey

 
 

Meet Ann Marie - one of our lovely clients who suffered with Rosacea for over 30 years, and came to the Secret Garden Skin Clinic for help. We have successfully treated the appearance of Anne Marie’s Rosacea using a combination of medical grade skincare and treatments in clinic. Anne Marie is no longer in pain, or upset by her appearance. We are absolutely delighted that she now feels happy and confident in her skin.

My skin…

When I was younger I had lovely skin! That is until my 20’s the rosacea just appeared. For over 30 years my GP was unable to find a treatment for my rosacea, and didn’t want me to have on-going antibiotics as I’d had oral medication for my rosacea on and off for years but it was the only thing vaguely holding my skin together. At this point, my skin was the worst it had ever been and in my head it was far far worse than it actually was! The bumpiness and pain made me want to cry.

How did I try and cure my Rosacea?

I tried all sorts of prescription items from my GP, including sticky gels which even stopped me being able to wear makeup to cover up the redness, so when I had exacerbations of rosacea I simply stopped going out.

Why did I visit the Secret Garden?

I was lucky to get a recommendation from a friend and came for a consultation at the Secret Garden. I never looked back. I wasn’t promised any quick fixes, but I was guided on what the best path would be for me and how they could support me to get there. I had a programme for a year which was designed to reduce the redness, control the outbreaks and improve the texture of my skin.

The basis of this journey included skincare, Laser, Chemical Peels and Microneedling. I had a little blip at the start of my journey when I did have a flare up but I had recently stopped the antibiotics and then the weather took a dip into deepest winter. Sharron saw me straight away to look after me and get me through the flare up and I am so grateful. I’ve not needed any antibiotics since! I now have a maintenance plan of treatments, baseline skincare and some prescription azelaic acid.

How did Rosacea make me feel?

When my rosacea was at its worst, I felt unattractive, unhappy and exhausted with being sad about my skin…

How do I feel now?

I have a new lease of life! I no longer rely on makeup for camouflage but mostly I feel happy and confident in my skin.

Ann Marie’s mix of products and treatments:

Rosacea and The Skin

Rosacea is a very common long-term skin condition that results in central redness and visible blood vessels on the face. Sometimes, in severe cases, the nose may be affected. We offer a number of treatments that control rosacea in clinic, that can be added to bespoke treatment plans depending on your skin type, severity of your Rosacea, and your timeframes.

Rosacea is more common in women, and in people with lighter skin tomes - but often the symptoms are worse for men. Although there is no cure for Rosacea, the treatments we offer relieve the symptoms and drastically improve the skin’s appearance so that your skin is smooth, calm, and evenly toned.

To find out how Mica and Sharron can help you on your journey to healthy skin, book your skin consultation now!