lasers

what is laser skin rejuvenation?

By using the right kind of laser, during the skin rejuvenation process, a trained medical practitioner can help to renew your skin from the inside out.

As the Laser energy is directed through the outer layer of your skin into the inner layer of your skin, energy, or heat, from the laser stimulates your natural collagen, which gives the skin its natural texture and fullness. The activated collagen responds by renewing itself and gradually plumps up your skin to fill out shallow or superficial scars or fine lines.

FACT: After the laser skin rejuvenation treatment, the cells feel the effects of the stimulation for more than 4 weeks.

During this time the collagen is building up and subtly filling out the top layers of the skin.

Laser skin rejuvenation treatment also stimulates the production of new skin cells, minimising surface blemishes and thickening your skin in a positive way.

what happens during skin rejuvenation treatment?

During the laser treatment, you will need to wear special goggles to protect your eyes. Very cold air or a cooling spray will be applied to the treatment area. Lasering stings or tingles, and takes 30-60 minutes, depending on the size of the area to be rejuvenated.

After rejuvenation treatment, the skin may look red and slightly swollen, but this should disappear within 24 hours. You can return to normal daily life straight away.

results

Improvements may take 1 - 3 months. With each subsequent skin treatment, subtle changes will accumulate until you have achieved the improvement you desire.

typical treatment sessions

A series of 5 - 6 skin rejuvenation treatments, spaced 2 - 4 weeks apart, is our standard recommendation. Occasionally, more treatments may be needed for certain individuals or conditions.

Laser skin rejuvenation is a treatment that can safely be carried out in your lunch break. Periodic occasional maintenance treatments may be prescribed for optimal, lasting results.

recovery time

Immediately following the rejuvenation procedure you may experience some redness, swelling and/or a slight darkening of pigmented areas. The redness and swelling usually dissipate within one to three days, however, darkened pigmentation may persist and peel lightly for up to one week. It is extremely important to apply a moisturiser with SPF25 sun block and avoid sun exposure on a daily basis to prevent additional sun damage.

laser skin rejuvenation staff

As with any medical treatment, you should consult a qualified practitioner before deciding to go ahead. At our London clinic, our laser staff are not beauty therapists. They are all experienced medical practitioners with additional BTEC Awards in Laser/Light & Associated Aesthetic Therapies, making them amongst the most experienced specialists in skin rejuvenation in London.

risks

The rejuvenation treatment works best, and has fewest risks, on pale skin.

• Let any sun tan fade before you consider skin rejuvenation treatment.
• The skin can be left with dark marks or pale patches, which should fade over several months.
• Because laser energy is absorbed by pigment, it may not be suitable for people with darker complexions, because of the risk of too much energy being absorbed and damaging the skin. People with Mediterranean complexions can be treated, but with care.
• You should also avoid laser treatment if you are particularly sensitive to light or have any infection around the place to be treated.
• You should not have laser treatment if you have been treated for acne with Isotretinoin in the previous year.

call 020 8653 5646 to book your skin rejuvenation consultation or laser treatment