Dr Sam Bunting or .....?

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Really fed up with how crap my skin is, red, spotty, thread veins, greasy and dry at same time.
I suffered from acne in my youth and had to do 3 courses of roaccutane to clear it. I’ve also had laser treatment for red veins.
I follow advice of gentle cleanser (cetaphil) wth salicylic acid am and glygolic acid pm plus a hyralonic acid and a la Roche posay moisturiser but my skin looks horrid.
I’m thinking of investing in an appointment with facialist such as Dr Sam. Any recommendations?

She's a dermatologist. Expensive, but good. I've been seeing her for a while and, like many dermos I imagine, you'll be asked to fill out an information sheet which will look at things like diet and lifestyle.

I guess it's also about what sort of style/approach you like. She's extremely well-groomed and put together as you would expect, but also warm, friendly and informal.

I see Dr Sam too after years of being unhappy with my skin. Best thing I ever did.

I've seen Dr Sam in the past and now see Dr Emma Wedgeworth, her colleague - it's just worked out that way because she can be easier to get an appointment with and is slightly cheaper. I had acne and now just go for maintenance of my skin. It sounds like you would definitely benefit - I absolutely love never needing to research or spend money on skincare, other than what the Dr recommends (cetaphil, vit c serum, prescriptions and SPF). Also I've just had a baby and it's so nice knowing that even when I feel rough my skin looks good . Can't say the same about my eye bags sadly

I've seen Dr Terry and recommend her especially for anyone who has hormonal acne.

Thanks for all the replies. I’ve spent a good couple of hours watching her YouTube videos today and have made a list of tweaks I think I need to change. I’m wondering though whether to bite the bullet and just make an appointment instead?
Would anyone mind sharing costs? I think a consultantation is £395? But I imagine products on top rack things up a bit?

Join the Dr Sam Skincare Fb group and the Caroline Hiron's fb Group. Amazing amount of knowledge and advice freely given - esp on the CH group. Really worth giving that a go before spending £300 on a 20min appt plus many more £££ on things she will recommend you buy (incl things like tretinoin which you can source for much less elsewhere).

Just for balance, have a look at post by earplugged on this thread www.mumsnet.com/Talk/style_and_beauty/3317612--Fantastic-Skincare-Heatwave-schmeatwave-weve-got-our-trusty-SPF50-and-are-donning-wide-brimmed-hats?pg=2&order=

msnobody that’s super helpful thank you 🙏🏻

Hmm that is interesting to hear your experience. I’m currently waiting to see a dermatologist but in the meantime I follow both Dr Sam and Dr Dray on YouTube. Personal preference is Dr Dray, unsure why, maybe she seems more open ?
Interesting though & eye watering prices, for me anyway :-)

There are plenty of other very good dermatologists around who charge £250 for half and hou. Not cheap I know but better than £395 for twenty minutes which you have to pay in advance. No wonder she is well groomed.