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Lichen Sclerosus (Anus): Understanding, Managing, and Treating Perianal LS

Lichen Sclerosus (LS) is a chronic inflammatory skin condition that can cause significant discomfort, particularly when it affects the perianal area. While it more commonly impacts postmenopausal women, LS can affect individuals of any gender and age. Early diagnosis and appropriate treatment are crucial to managing symptoms and preventing complications.

What Is Perianal Lichen Sclerosus?

Perianal LS manifests as white, patchy, and often fragile skin around the anus. This condition can lead to intense itching, soreness, and even bleeding or blistering. The exact cause remains unclear, but factors such as an overactive immune system, hormonal imbalances, and genetic predisposition are believed to contribute. Notably, LS is not contagious and is not caused by poor hygiene.

Symptoms of Anal LS

Individuals with perianal LS may experience:

  • White, shiny patches of skin
  • Itching and burning sensations
  • Skin thinning and fragility
  • Painful fissures or bleeding
  • Discomfort during bowel movements

These symptoms can significantly impact quality of life, making effective management essential.

Traditional Treatment Approaches

The standard treatment for LS involves the application of potent topical corticosteroids to reduce inflammation and alleviate symptoms. While effective for many, long-term use can lead to skin thinning and other side effects. In cases where topical treatments are insufficient, surgical options may be considered, though they come with their own risks and limitations.

Innovative Treatments at Elite Aesthetics

At Elite Aesthetics, we offer advanced, non-invasive treatments that harness the body’s natural healing processes to manage LS symptoms effectively.

The O-Shot® for Women

The O-Shot® utilises Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy to rejuvenate vaginal and perianal tissues. By injecting PRP derived from the patient’s own blood, this treatment promotes healing, reduces inflammation, and restores healthy tissue function. Many women have reported significant relief from LS symptoms following the O-Shot®.

The P-Shot® for Men

Similarly, the P-Shot® offers a PRP-based solution for men suffering from LS, particularly when it affects the penile or perianal areas. This treatment not only addresses LS symptoms but also enhances sexual function by improving blood flow and tissue health.

Both treatments are minimally invasive, carry minimal risk, and have shown promising results in managing LS symptoms.

Why Choose Elite Aesthetics?

Our clinic is renowned for its expertise in aesthetic and regenerative medicine. Led by Dr. Shirin Lakhani, a pioneer in PRP therapies, we provide personalised care tailored to each patient’s unique needs. Our commitment to patient well-being ensures that you receive the highest standard of treatment in a supportive environment.

Take the Next Step Towards Relief

If you’re experiencing the discomfort and disruption caused by perianal lichen sclerosus, you’re not alone — and effective, advanced treatment is available.

You deserve to live free from pain and discomfort. Let us help you regain your confidence and quality of life — naturally and effectively.

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Dr. Shirin is a fully-trained and highly-experienced aesthetic physician, who works diligently to ensure a 5 star quality service, and brings an honest and ethical approach to every one of our clients. With over 20 years of experience in the medical field, including several years as a GP and a sub-speciality in anaesthetics, Dr. Shirin is fascinated by the harmony between medicine and aesthetics, and with her expertise, Elite Aesthetics is able to offer effective, doctor-led treatments to vastly improve the lives of our clients.

To find out more about how we’ve put a smile on customers faces in the past, read our testimonials below for first-hand accounts of a variety of our treatments. You can also find out more about what we think at Elite on our blog, as well as reading more about what the press says about us. Our delighted clients hail from areas including Greenhithe, Dartford, Gravesend, Bromley, Maidstone, Sevenoaks, and West Malling – as well as from further afield.

Read How I Improved My Lichen Sclerosus

Had a consultation with Elite yesterday, I must say I was a bit nervous, but Dr Shirin was so friendly and helpful.
I was given lots of advice and was given treatment options that were within my budget.
A few weeks after the P Shot I've really started to see a difference and have gained my confidence back.

Thank You!

 

AZ

Elite is an outstanding professional clinic with high standard treatments. All the staff members are friendly and offer you honest opinions when it comes to products and treatments. This is a welcoming clinic that I can 100% recommend. Treatments are spoken through and explained in detail, also aftercare. I have been going nearly a year now and am happy with all the treatments I’ve had, wouldn't go anywhere else. The Bocox treatment started to work within a few days, which I was surprised about. So glad I went to Elite for treatment.

 

HV

Thank you Dr Shirin, the O Shot has really helped me with my Lichen Sclerosus. I'd heard about the treatment on the LS Facebook Groups and message a few people that had treatment with Dr Shirin. I was like many in the group who had run out of treatment options and using creams on a daily basis. I have to say a few months after treatment, I can see a real positive change and I'm hoping my LS will continue to improve. Dr Shirin did say that I might have to have a second treatment given how severe my case is.

 

 

RE

A great discovery in the neighbourhood ! There is no need to go up to London for a beauty treatment of any kind. You'll find a whole range of different treatments suiting all age groups and concerns. Welcoming, reassuring, friendly, professional, high tech. I shall be back for more. I love the results of the Thread Lift I had.

CS

Great service as always, skin is glowing very happy

AH

Very happy with the result of my recent visit. For sure will continue with Elite in future

AE

I have been very happy with the care and attention you have received from Dr Shirin.. I would definitely recommend Elite to my family and friends.

RM

Dr Shirins professional approach fills you with confidence. The clinic is modern and efficiently run. They certainly do their utmost to help and advise their clients. I am 100% satisfied that I made the right decision in choosing Elite Aesthetics !

SJ

thank you again for my follow up appointment to make sure i was ok and there was no life changing affects from the mess I had done else where how a midwife and beautician can inject and leave customers the way they did is unreal the mess my lips where in and the amount of lumps left was so bad and although there still not perfect Dr shirin managed to massage a lot of the lumps out so not only has she done my previous practitioners job with that but she also cares about the wellbeing of her customers I just wish I had got to Dr shirin to start with con not thank her enough

AFW

Great clinic, lovely, clean and modern. Charlotte was excellent, knowledgeable about the treatment whilst also friendly. The facial itself was very enjoyable and my skin looks and feels tighter and smoother. If highly recommend.

JR
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We have extensive knowledge and experience in the medical and aesthetics industries, but we know that above all, the results matter! All of our treatments are vigorously tested in-house before we offer them to our clients to ensure they are safe, effective and will give you, our wonderful clients, the results you want. Your happiness, well-being and satisfaction are at the very core of everything we do here at Elite Aesthetics, and as a result we will never over-treat or carry out a procedure that Dr. Shirin, deems inappropriate or unsafe. Ethical treatment guides our practice, and we aim to become an industry leader in this respect. This means you can always feel confident that you are in safe hands when you choose Elite Aesthetics.

Our practice is led by our founder, Dr. Shirin Lakhani, who is an advocate for greater regulation in the aesthetics industry. Dr. Shirin and Elite Aesthetics believe greater regulation is vital to the development of aesthetics industry as a whole, and as such, our clinic’s philosophy is based on providing doctor-led care to the highest, medically approved standards. We adhere to stringent ethical and medical principles ensuring all the procedures we offer are safe and effective. Dr. Shirin is also fully registered with the GMC (reference number 4634863), and Elite Aesthetics is CQC (Care Quality Commission) Registered, an endorsement recognised by the UK Government, The Department of Health and NHS England.

Elite Aesthetics has been awarded PDO Thread Lift Certification by MINT Threads.

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