What is Laser & IPL? |
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- LASER (Light Amplification by Stimulation of Radiation) is
monochromatic (single colour) light, which is coherent (rays run
parallel) and collimated (linear).
- IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) is broad spectrum light (like a rainbow)
which non-coherant (diffuse rays) and divergent (spreads).
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How does Laser & IPL work? |
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Laser & IPL produce various wavelengths of light, which selectively target:
- Haemoglobin – found in blood (eg. thread veins)
- Melanin – found in hair and pigmented skin lesions (eg. freckles)
- Ink & Dye – found in tattoos
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Once the correct wavelength is selected, the light energy is absorbed by
the target and converted to heat. The target (eg. thread vein / skin lesion /
hair / tattoo) is subsequently destroyed and removed, with the surrounding
tissue left unaffected.
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What can be treated using Laser & IPL?
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- Pigmention problems :
eg. Lentigo (age spots), actinic keratosis, melasma, poikiloderma, postinflammatory
pigmentation (eg. acne scarring)
- Vascular (blood vessel) problems :
eg. Rosacea, thread veins, haemangiomas, telangectasia, port wine stains
and superficial varicose veins
- Hair removal
- Tattoo removal
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Thread veins |
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Skin rejuvenation (age spots) |
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Hair removal |
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Tattoo Removal |
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What does Laser & IPL treatment involve?
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- Medical history to assess skin type and suitability for treatment
- Informed consent, pre treatment photographs and skin patch test
- Any residual hair in the treatment area is shaved
- Protective eye goggles are worn and cool gel applied to skin
- Laser / IPL handpiece applied to small patches of skin at a time
- Each laser shot feels like an elastic band flicking the skin
- Target is disrupted immediately and surrounding skin can be red
- Procedure takes 30-60 minutes to complete
- Treatment repeated at least 6 times at 6 weekly intervals
- Sun avoidance and SPF >30 are advised for 4 weeks
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What are the side effects of Laser & IPL treatment? |
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- Redness and warmth at treatment site (COMMON)
- Blisters, crusting and swelling at treatment site (LESS COMMON)
- Burning and itching at treatment site (LESS COMMON)
- Post inflammatory pigmentation changes (RARE)
- Infection and scarring (VERY RARE)
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Who should avoid Laser & IPL treatment? |
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- Pregnancy and breast feeding
- History of diabetes or immune suppression
- History of skin cancer or keloid scarring
- Recent or planned sun exposure / tanning within 4 weeks
- Concurrent use of photosensitising drugs
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Laser Hair & Tattoo Removal Prices |
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| Area |
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Package (7 sessions) |
| 1 facial area |
£60 |
£360 |
| 2 facial areas |
£95 |
£570 |
| Neck |
£100 |
£600 |
| Underarms |
£75 |
£450
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| Chest |
£125 |
£750 |
| Arms |
£120 |
£720 |
| Legs |
£275 |
£1650 |
| Hands & feet |
£150 |
£900 |
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Photorejuvenation (vascular and pigmented skin lesions) Prices |
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| Area |
Price |
Package (7 sessions) |
| 1 facial area |
£100 |
£275 |
| Full face |
£300 |
£825 |
| Neck |
£200 |
£550 |
| Chest |
£200 |
£550
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| Hand |
£75 |
£205 |
| Leg (blue veins) |
£100 |
£275 |
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