Hannah Lucy Aesthetics

My acne journey | Update 2 🤍

A little update on my acne journey, because I want to share the honest reality of this process, not just the before and after.

I’ve now had my dermatologist review, and thankfully, all my blood results have come back fine. 🩸

My isotretinoin dose has been increased, and I’ll be continuing on this for the next 8 weeks. I’ll have another blood test around week 7 before being reviewed again.

So, we’re moving forward with the plan! 🤞🏼

I’m not going to lie, the private dermatology appointments, medication and ongoing monitoring have been quite expensive. It’s a big investment, both financially and emotionally, after years of struggling with hormonal acne and trying so many different things.

But I’m trying to remind myself that this is an investment in my skin, my confidence and hopefully, finally getting some long-term relief. 🫶🏼

I know it won’t necessarily be a quick or straightforward journey, and I’m trying to be realistic with my expectations. For now, I’m focusing on getting through each stage, looking after my skin barrier and trusting the process.

If you’re struggling with acne as an adult, please know you’re not alone. It can affect your confidence more than people realise, and you deserve to feel listened to and supported. 🤍

I’ll keep sharing the highs, the lows and everything in between.

Have you ever spent a small fortune trying to get your skin sorted? Tell me I’m not the only one! 😂👇🏼

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✨ Your Christmas glow starts with planning ahead… ✨

Christmas might feel a little way off, but now is the perfect time to start thinking about your skin goals and planning treatments to help you look and feel your best this festive season. 🎄🤍

Whether you’re after brighter, smoother skin, improved skin quality or a refreshed, natural-looking result, we can create a personalised plan to suit you.

✨ Treatments to consider:

💉 Anti-wrinkle consultations – Let’s discuss your concerns, your goals and whether treatment is suitable for you. Prescription treatment requires an appropriate consultation and assessment.

🤍 Microneedling – To support skin renewal and improve the appearance of texture, uneven tone and fine lines over a course of treatments.

💧 Skin boosters – Designed to improve skin hydration and quality, helping your complexion look fresher and more radiant.

✨ Sculptra – A collagen-stimulating treatment that works gradually over time, helping to improve skin firmness and restore a more youthful-looking appearance.

The key is starting early! Some treatments work best as a course, while others need several weeks or months for results to develop. Your treatment plan will depend on your skin, your goals and what is appropriate for you.

🎄 Want to feel confident in your skin this Christmas?

Book a consultation and we can discuss your options, plan your treatments and make sure everything is timed appropriately for the festive season.

📍 Hannah Lucy Aesthetics | Great Leighs
📩 Send me a DM to start planning your Christmas skin journey.

Natural-looking results. Personalised care. A little extra confidence this Christmas. 🤍

I’ve debated sharing this for a while, but I think it’s important to talk about the things we don’t always see behind the scenes. 🤍

For over 10 years, I’ve struggled with hormonal cystic acne. I had a period where my skin cleared completely during pregnancy and breastfeeding, so when it returned, I really hoped I could get it under control again.

After years of trying different approaches, a year of medical treatments with very little improvement, and countless moments of frustration, I finally saw a dermatologist and started isotretinoin.

I’m sharing this not because I have all the answers, but because I know how isolating acne can feel.

As a registered nurse and aesthetics practitioner, I’m passionate about skin health, but I’m also a patient navigating this myself. I want to share the reality of the journey, the medical side of treatment, the things that help, and the things I’m still figuring out.

I’m only at the beginning. So far, the dryness is REAL, especially my lips! I’ve stripped my skincare right back and am focusing on keeping my skin comfortable whilst I wait for my next dermatology review.

This is Part 1. I’ll keep you updated as things progress. 🫶🏼

If you’re struggling with acne too, please know you’re not alone.

Tell me in the comments: how long have you been dealing with acne? Let’s make this a space where we can talk about it honestly.

What an incredible few days at CCR London 🤍

I had the absolute pleasure of exhibiting and talking all things Rebecca Mackay Aesthetics Training Academy | L7 | V300 | Essex, alongside the most amazing team. I honestly couldn’t have asked for better people to share the experience with.

One of my favourite things about working in aesthetics is the community. Being able to meet so many people within our industry, connect with new faces, share ideas and knowledge, and catch up with fellow aesthetics professionals is something I never take for granted.

I’ve come home feeling so inspired and full of new ideas. Events like CCR remind me just how much I love this industry and how important it is to keep learning, developing and pushing ourselves to be the best practitioners we can be.

I’m incredibly proud of how far I’ve come as a medical aesthetics nurse, and I’m even more excited about what’s ahead. 🤍

A huge thank you to everyone who came to see us, stopped for a chat and made the event so special, we can’t wait to see you in the Academy very soon.

Now it’s time to bring all that inspiration back into clinic… ✨

I can’t wait to see you all soon! 🤍

Your skin barrier is one of those things you don’t really think about… until it’s unhappy. 🤍

Dryness, tightness, flaking, redness, sensitivity or suddenly finding that your usual skincare stings can all be signs that your barrier needs a little more support.

And one of the biggest skincare misconceptions? More isn’t always better.

Sometimes we keep adding acids, exfoliants, serums and treatments because we think we need to “fix” our skin, when actually it may need us to take a step back and let it recover.

A healthy skin barrier helps your skin retain moisture, protect itself from environmental stressors and function properly.

Think of it as the foundation of your skincare routine.

Especially as we move into autumn and winter, when cooler temperatures, wind and central heating can all leave skin feeling drier and more sensitive.

So before adding another active to your routine, ask yourself:

Does my skin need more… or does it need some recovery?

Save this post for when your skin needs a reset 🤍

And if you’re not sure what your skin actually needs, a personalised consultation can be a great place to start.

Consultations available - please use the link in bio or send me a message ✨

✨ The rest of my 2026 diary is now OPEN ✨

Appointments are now available right through until the end of the year 🤍

I know life is busy, so I’ve also opened up evening and Saturday appointments to make it a little easier to fit your treatments around work, family and everything in between.

Whether you’re looking to refresh your skin, plan your pre-Christmas treatments or simply have some time for yourself, I’d love to welcome you to my clinic in Great Leighs.

✨ Personalised treatment plans
✨ Natural-looking results
✨ Level 7 qualified aesthetic nurse
✨ Independent prescriber
✨ Calm, private home clinic

📅 Appointments are available until the end of December, including selected evenings and Saturdays.

If you’ve been meaning to book, now is a great time to get your appointment in the diary 🤍

📩 DM me to book or enquire, or use the booking link in my bio.

✨ THIS is what post-microneedling skin looks like…

A little red? Yes.
A little glowy? Absolutely.
And this is just the beginning. 🤍

Microneedling is all about encouraging your skin to repair, renew and produce more collagen — helping improve texture, tone and overall skin quality over time.

The real glow comes next… ✨

If your skin is feeling dull, uneven, textured or just not quite like you anymore, microneedling could be for you.

Use the link in my bio or DM to book your consultation 🩶

📍 Great Leighs

Something NEW is coming to Hannah Lucy Aesthetics… 👀✨

A treatment designed to target concerns such as dull skin, uneven texture, pigmentation and breakouts 🧪✨

Any guesses what it could be? 👀

Launching soon… 🤍