St. Skin Skin Clinician, performing safe extractions on client to target and safely clear blocked pores, blackheads, milia, and congestion from the skin.

Extractions

Extractions are a targeted treatment used to safely clear blocked pores, blackheads, milia, and congestion from the skin.

Performed professionally, extractions can help refine texture, reduce buildup, and support clearer, healthier skin. They are often recommended for clients experiencing breakouts, congestion, or stubborn impurities that are not resolving with home care alone.

At St Skin, extractions are never performed in isolation. We always pair extractions with LED light therapy to calm the skin, reduce inflammation, and support healing post-treatment. This ensures the skin is not only cleared, but also supported and strengthened.

Extractions form part of a considered treatment plan designed to support the skin without creating unnecessary trauma. Where needed, they may also be combined with treatments such as peels, enzyme therapy, or corrective skincare for more complete results.

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Precision pore Clearing, healing included

  • Congestion

  • Blackheads

  • Clogged Pores

  • Milia

  • Breakout-prone skin

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Enhance your Treatments

Extractions work best when integrated into a comprehensive skin health plan. Depending on your skin's needs, we can include extractions within the following services:

Customised Clinical Facials: To address immediate congestion.

Professional Chemical Peels: To soften the "plug" within the pore before extraction.

Enzyme Therapy: To hydrolyse dead skin cells and prep the skin for easier clearing.

Corrective Skin Peels: For a deeper focus on acne management and skin resurfacing.

We believe in clearing the skin without compromising its integrity. Extractions at St Skin are never performed in isolation. To ensure your skin bounces back immediately, we always pair this service with LED Light Therapy. This medical-grade light treatment calms the skin, significantly reduces post-treatment redness, and accelerates the healing process.

FAQs

  • You may feel a slight, momentary pressure as the pore is cleared, but the process should never be painful. Our clinicians use specialized techniques to ensure the most comfortable experience possible.

  • Some minor, localised redness is normal immediately following the treatment. However, because we include LED Light Therapy in every session, most clients find their skin looks calm and settled by the time they leave the clinic.

  • Yes. Milia (those small, hard white bumps) require a professional touch as they cannot be "squeezed" out like a blackhead. We use sterile tools to safely remove them without damaging the surrounding tissue.

  • This depends on your skin type and level of congestion. For those prone to blackheads or acne, a session every 4–6 weeks is often recommended to keep the pores clear and prevent future breakouts.