Groundbreaking new acne treatment launches in Manchester and Cheadle - and it's a first for the North West

Acne affects up to 95% of people at some point in their lives, and dermatologists are seeing a growing number of adults - particularly women over 25 - seeking treatment for breakouts linked to stress, hormonal changes and menopause. The North of England is now the new home to the latest acne treatment breaking the industry.

Award-winning dermatologist Dr Nicole Chiang has become the first practitioner in the region to offer AviClear Laser Therapy, a pioneering acne treatment that targets the root cause of acne without relying on traditional oral medications.

The treatment is now available at Lumiere Clinic in Cheadle, giving patients across Greater Manchester, Cheshire and the wider North West access to a treatment that until now hasn't been available locally.

Why this matters

For many acne sufferers, treatment options can feel limited. While prescription medications can be highly effective, they aren't suitable for everyone and can sometimes come with side effects that make patients hesitant to pursue them.

That's where AviClear is different. The laser treatment works by targeting the sebaceous glands responsible for producing oil in the skin. By reducing excess oil production, it aims to tackle acne at its source and can offer long-term improvement for suitable patients without the need for more aggressive oral medication.

For people who have struggled with persistent acne for years, particularly adult acne that can feel difficult to manage, it represents a new option at a time when demand for advanced skin treatments continues to grow.

The rise of adult acne

While acne is still commonly associated with teenagers, specialists are increasingly seeing patients in their twenties, thirties, forties and beyond. Busy lifestyles, stress, hormonal fluctuations and menopause can all play a role, with many women experiencing acne long after they expected those concerns to disappear.

As conversations around skin health become more open, more people are seeking professional support rather than simply accepting acne as something they have to live with. And that's particularly important when you consider the emotional impact the condition can have. Skin concerns often affect much more than appearance alone. Confidence, social interactions and overall wellbeing can all be impacted, making effective treatment options increasingly valuable.

Bringing advanced dermatology to the North

Dr Nicole Chiang is one of the UK's leading consultant dermatologists, with experience spanning the NHS, private practice and specialist fellowships in both the UK and Australia. She has previously led dermatology departments within Manchester hospitals and has appeared on both Channel 4 and Channel 5 discussing skin and women's health issues.

Her decision to introduce AviClear to the North West reflects a wider trend we're seeing across the region, with patients increasingly able to access innovative health and wellbeing treatments closer to home rather than travelling to London or overseas. For anyone struggling with acne, that's good news. Because when it comes to confidence and wellbeing, access to new treatment options can make a real difference.

And it's exciting to see cutting-edge dermatology innovation landing right here in the North. More details on the website - https://lumiereclinic.co.uk/.