Laser Hair Removal

IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) skin rejuvenation is a non-invasive light-based treatment that uses broad-spectrum light to improve skin tone, texture, and clarity by targeting pigmentation (brown spots, redness) and collagen to reduce signs of aging, sun damage, and redness, resulting in fresher, smoother, and more radiant skin with minimal downtime.

How It Works

Light Energy:
A device delivers quick pulses of filtered light (not a single laser beam like traditional lasers) into the skin's deeper layers.
Targeted Absorption:
The light energy is absorbed by specific chromophores (color targets) like melanin (in brown spots) and hemoglobin (in blood vessels).
Heating & Destruction:
This absorption converts light to heat, damaging the pigment or blood vessels without harming surrounding tissue.
Natural Removal:
The body's natural healing process then breaks down and eliminates the damaged pigment and constricts vessels.
Collagen Stimulation:
The heat also stimulates collagen production, improving skin firmness and elasticity.

What It Treats

Pigmentation: Sunspots, age spots, freckles, mottled pigmentation, and melasma.
Redness & Vascular Issues: Rosacea, facial flushing, and broken capillaries (thread veins).
Signs of Aging: Fine lines, wrinkles, large pores, and uneven skin texture.

Key Features

Non-Invasive: No surgery or skin removal.
Versatile: Can address multiple issues (color, texture, vessels) in one session.
Minimal Downtime: Often called a "lunchtime facial" with quick recovery.
Gentler Than Lasers: Uses multiple wavelengths, making it suitable for broader concerns, though lasers offer more focused intensity.

Typical Treatment

A series of sessions (e.g., 3-6) spaced several weeks apart is often recommended for best results, with maintenance treatments needed periodically.

Full Face Skin Rejuvenation

One treatment session
£150

Course of 3 sessions
£400

Course of 6 sessions
£750

Full face and neck
£200

Course or 3 sessions
£500

Course of 6 sessions
£900

Full face neck & décolletage

One treatment session
£250

Course of 3 sessions
£550

Course of 6 sessions
£1300

Laser Hair Removal

Upper Lip
Chin
Lip & Chin
Neck
Sides of Face
Full Face
Underarm
Full Arm
Half Arm
Bikini Line (Standard)
Brazilian
Hollywood
Lower Leg
Upper Half Leg
Full Leg
Stomach Centre Line
Buttocks Centre Line
Full Back

3 small areas of laser hair removal £150
3 large areas of laser hair removal £250

Thread Vein Removal

Laser thread vein removal uses focused light to heat and collapse tiny veins, which are then naturally absorbed by the body, making them disappear for smooth skin, commonly on the face and legs, with minimal downtime but potentially requiring multiple sessions for full results. It's a quick, non-invasive procedure, feeling like a rubber band snap, with cooling tips and numbing creams available, though it works best on lighter skin tones and larger veins might need sclerotherapy.

How it works

Targeted Light:
The laser emits pulses of light that target the blood (hemoglobin) in the vein.
Heat & Collapse:
The light energy is absorbed as heat, causing the vein wall to break down and collapse.
Natural Removal:
The body's immune system gradually clears away the damaged vein over time, revealing clearer skin.

What to expect

Sensation:
A quick, hot sensation, often compared to a rubber band snapping on the skin. Cooling tips and topical anesthetics help manage discomfort.
Downtime:
Usually minimal, though treated veins might look darker or bruised for a few days before fading.
Results:
Often permanent for treated veins, but new ones can form, requiring touch-ups.
Sessions:
1-3 sessions are common, spaced 2-4 weeks apart for facial veins or 6-8 weeks for leg veins, but this varies.

One treatment session £150

Course of 3 £400

Course of 6 £750