Dr Pam Kainth skin and laser doctor

01/06/2026

🩺 ACNE AWARENESS MONTH | JUNE

From a doctor-led clinic: evidence-based acne care.

Acne is a chronic inflammatory skin condition, not just a cosmetic concern. It affects up to 80–90% of people and can persist into adulthood.

🔬 What causes acne?
Acne develops due to a combination of:
Hormonal influence → androgens increase sebum production
Blocked pores (abnormal keratinisation)
Cutibacterium acnes bacteria
Inflammation.

👉 Hormonal acne is common in:
Adolescence
PCOS
Perimenstrual flares
Adult female acne (jawline/chin).

🧴 Skincare: what works
Keep it simple, consistent, and evidence-based:
✅ Gentle cleanser
✅ Non-comedogenic moisturiser
✅ Active ingredients:
Benzoyl peroxide
Salicylic acid
Retinoids.

❌ Avoid over-washing, harsh scrubs, and unproven remedies.

💊 Medical treatment
When needed, we use evidence-based therapies:
Topical treatments: retinoids, benzoyl peroxide, antibiotics.

Oral treatments: antibiotics, hormonal therapy (e.g. COCP, spironolactone).

Isotretinoin for severe or resistant acne (specialist-led).

👉 Early treatment helps prevent scarring and pigmentation.

🏥 In-clinic treatments
At a doctor-led clinic, options may include:
1. Medical-grade chemical peels
2. IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) therapy
→ helps reduce inflammation and target acne-associated bacteria
→ can also improve redness and post-acne marks
1. LED/light therapies
2. Prescription-strength regimens
3. Treatment of scarring and hyperpigmentation.

☀️ SPF is essential
Daily broad-spectrum SPF 30–50 is a key part of acne management:
1. Prevents post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH)
2. Reduces visibility of scars over time
3. Protects skin made photosensitive by treatments (e.g. retinoids, peels, IPL).
Supports overall skin healing.

👉 Choose oil-free, non-comedogenic formulations.

💛 Final message
Acne is medical, common, and treatable.
It is not caused by poor hygiene.
If it’s affecting your skin or confidence — seek early, evidence-based medical advice.

For more information, please visit my website- www.anvayaaesthetics.com
OR to book a consultation treatment or advice follow the link - https://bookings.gettimely.com/anvayaaesthetics/bb/book

25/05/2026

✨What a rewarding day with a full clinic delivering regenerative treatments.✨

Apologies for the length of this post
🩶however, skin health is an important subject, and I believe patients deserve honest, evidence-based information rather than misinformation circulated on social media.

One of the most rewarding aspects of working as a regenerative aesthetics doctor is seeing more patients move away from pursuing “quick fixes” and instead seeking advice on:
✨ skin quality
✨ collagen health
✨ prevention
✨ sunscreen
✨ regenerative treatments that support long-term skin health

After a particularly challenging year both personally and professionally, it is incredibly rewarding to see that hard work is contributing to better-informed patients who are choosing what is genuinely best for their skin.

📚The reality is that your daily lifestyle habits influence your skin more than any individual treatment.

Evidence demonstrates that premature skin ageing is strongly associated with:
☀️ UV exposure
🚬 smoking
🍭 excess sugar intake (collagen-damaging glycation)🥗 poor nutrition
💧 dehydration and inadequate skin barrier care

If you do nothing else for your skin:
✔️ wear SPF daily
✔️ increase protein intake
✔️ reduce excess sugar
✔️ stop smoking
✔️ invest in quality skincare and hydration

®️✨Regenerative aesthetics focuses on supporting the skin to function optimally rather than simply masking the signs of ageing.

Treatments such As
✨Microneedling.
✨RF skin tightening.
✨Laser skin rejuvenation.
✨Polynucleotides.
✨Skin hydration injectables.
✨Collagen stimulators such as Sculptra®

All work by supporting collagen production, skin repair, hydration, and overall skin quality over time.

Thank you to every patient who values education, asks thoughtful questions, and places their trust in our doctor-led clinic.
Well-informed patients make the best decisions for themselves.

For more information, please visit my website- www.anvayaaesthetics.com
OR to book a consultation treatment or advice follow the link - https://bookings.gettimely.com/anvayaaesthetics/bb/book

20/05/2026

☀️ Skin Cancer Awareness Month (May) – Doctor-Led Advice

Protect your skin. Detect early. Stay safe.

🧴 Sunscreen matters (every day)

1. Use broad-spectrum SPF 30+ (ideally SPF 50)
2. SPF = protection against UVB (burning rays)
3. PA rating (PA+, PA++, PA+++) = protection against UVA (ageing + cancer risk)
4. Apply generously (2 finger lengths for face) and reapply every 2 hours
5. Yes—even on cloudy days (up to 80% of UV penetrates cloud)
6. 🧢 Physical protection is key
Hat with brim, sunglasses, UPF clothing
A. Seek shade between 11am–3pm
B. Glass does not block all UVA → indoor exposure still counts.

☀️ Sun exposure & Vitamin D (balanced approach)

1. Skin types 1–3 (fair): ~10–15 mins sunlight to face/arms, most days (spring/summer)
2. Skin types 4–6 (darker): ~25–40 mins
3. Avoid sunburn—no health benefit from excess exposure.

⚠️ Skin changes to check with GP

New or changing mole (size, shape, colour)
1. ABCDE signs: Asymmetry, Border, Colour, Diameter >6mm, Evolving
2. Non-healing sores, scaly patches, bleeding/crusting lesions
3. Persistent lumps on sun-exposed areas (face, ears, scalp, arms).

🔥 Beyond UV: Infrared & heat
Chronic heat/infrared exposure (e.g. heaters, sun) may contribute to skin ageing and pigmentation—limit prolonged exposure.

✨ Prevention + Treatment

1. Daily sunscreen + skincare with antioxidants (e.g. Vitamin C)
2. Clinic treatments for sun damage: chemical peels, laser, IPL, prescription topicals (after assessment).

✅ Early detection saves lives – if unsure, get it checked.

For more information, please visit my website- www.anvayaaesthetics.com
OR to book a consultation treatment or advice follow the link - https://bookings.gettimely.com/anvayaaesthetics/bb/book

19/05/2026

🧬 Collagen Banking — Simple Explanation

Collagen banking refers to preserving and maximizing your body’s natural collagen levels early in life to slow visible and structural ageing of skin, joints, and connective tissue.

Think of it like a “savings account”: the more collagen you build and protect when you’re younger, the more you have to draw on as natural production declines.

⚠️ Why It’s Important

Collagen production peaks in your 20s and then declines by about ~1% per year after age 25
Loss of collagen leads to:
Wrinkles and skin laxity
Thinning skin
Joint stiffness
Slower wound healing
UV exposure, smoking, stress, and poor nutrition accelerate this decline.

👉 Early intervention = slower visible ageing and better long-term skin quality.

⏳ When Should You Start?

Ideal start: Mid–late 20s (preventative phase)
Early 30s: Still very effective — begin active interventions
40s–60s+: Focus shifts to rebuilding + slowing further loss
✅ Key message: It is never too late
Even in later life, collagen stimulation treatments can improve structure, elasticity, and function.

🧪 Evidence-Based Collagen Preservation & Stimulation Methods

🛡️ 1. Sun Protection (MOST IMPORTANT)

Daily SPF 30+ reduces collagen breakdown from UV
UV radiation triggers enzymes (MMPs) that destroy collagen
✅ Strongest evidence-backed intervention

🧴 2. Topical Retinoids (Retinol / Tretinoin)

Stimulate fibroblasts → increase collagen synthesis
Improve wrinkles and dermal thickness
✅ Gold-standard topical anti-ageing therapy

🍊 3. Vitamin C (Topical & Dietary)

Essential cofactor for collagen synthesis
Reduces oxidative stress damage
💉 4. In-Clinic Collagen Stimulation Treatments

a. Microneedling

Controlled micro-injury → collagen induction
Improves scars, texture, fine lines
b. Radiofrequency (RF) & Ultrasound (e.g., Ultherapy)

Heat dermis → collagen remodeling
c. Laser treatments (fractional lasers)

Strong evidence for collagen remodeling and skin tightening
d. Biostimulators

e.g. Sculptra (PLLA), CaHA (Radiesse)
Stimulate gradual collagen production over months
💊 5. Nutrition & Supplements

Adequate protein intake (amino acids: glycine, proline)
Vitamin C, zinc, copper support synthesis
Collagen peptide supplements:
Evidence suggests modest improvement in skin elasticity and hydration
🏃 6. Lifestyle Factors

Avoid smoking → major collagen destroyer
Sleep (growth hormone supports repair)
Exercise improves circulation and connective tissue health
Manage stress (cortisol accelerates breakdown)
🧠 Key Takeaways

Collagen loss starts earlier than most people think
Prevention is easier than reversal
Starting in your 20s–30s gives the biggest long-term benefit
But improvement is possible at any age with the right approach

For more information, please visit my website- www.anvayaaesthetics.com
OR to book a consultation treatment or advice follow the link - https://bookings.gettimely.com/anvayaaesthetics/bb/book

14/03/2026

Thank you, Bangor Aye.

It has been a privilege to work at Glanfa Surgery over the years—first as a GP before the practice closed, then as part of the Red Hub during the COVID period, and now continuing to serve the community by helping people regain confidence through evidence-based skin regenerative treatments. It’s been a meaningful journey to support patients here in different ways over time.

For more information, please visit my website- www.anvayaaesthetics.com
OR to book a consultation treatment or advice follow the link - https://bookings.gettimely.com/anvayaaesthetics/bb/book

𝙁𝙤𝙧𝙢𝙚𝙧 𝘽𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙤𝙧 𝙂𝙋 𝙎𝙪𝙧𝙜𝙚𝙧𝙮 𝙂𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙣 𝙉𝙚𝙬 𝙇𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙇𝙞𝙛𝙚 𝙖𝙨 𝙇𝙤𝙘𝙖𝙡 𝘽𝙪𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙃𝙪𝙗

After closing in 2020 following the retirement of its doctors, the former Glanfa GP Surgery building is now home to a growing hub of local businesses - from ear care and physiotherapy to hair, beauty and property services.

Former consulting rooms are once again welcoming people through the doors, with independent businesses bringing fresh life and regular footfall back to the building.

A great example of how an older building can find a new role supporting Bangor’s local economy.

🔗 Read more in the comments.

14/12/2025

FINALLY DONE WITH HIW INSPECTION ❤️

What is HIW?
Healthcare Inspectorate Wales (HIW) is the independent inspectorate for healthcare services in Wales.

📋 What does a HIW registration means?
It means our clinic is thoroughly checked against strict national standards:
• ✅ Dozens of policies and procedures in place and followed
• ✅ Up-to-date insurance, fire, gas & electrical safety checks
• ✅ Current BLS & anaphylaxis training
• ✅ Certified laser & aesthetics training
• ✅ Highest standards of hygiene & quality products

💡 HIW ensures that as a doctor-led clinic we take full responsibility for your safety, care, and wellbeing. It’s not just about compliance — it’s about giving you peace of mind that you are in safe hands.

For more information, please visit my website- www.anvayaaesthetics.com
OR to book a consultation treatment or advice follow the link - https://bookings.gettimely.com/anvayaaesthetics/bb/book

03/12/2025

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