Downtime ranges from none to several days, depending on the severity of your concern and the appropriate laser treatment.

All laser treatments require you to avoid sun exposure for 2 weeks, and steam rooms and sauna for 48 hours as additional heat to the treatment area and could risk causing complications.

Most clients find treatment tolerable due to inbuilt cooling technology to make your treatments as comfortable as possible.

You can expect some erythema (redness) and slight oedema (swelling) after a laser treatment but this will self-resolve after a day or two. For laser pigmentation, the pigment will rise to the surface before crusting and flaking off

No. You should avoid sun exposure for two weeks before treatment

The number of treatments required is dependent on the extent of your pigment or redness.

Treatments are usually spaced at 4 week intervals

We cannot treat over a tattoo as the laser will target the pigment in the design and damage the tattoo. We can treat around it, however.

No. There is no absolute data in existence on the risk or otherwise to the baby in having laser treatment when pregnant or breast feedings and so we prefer to stay on the side of caution and say no.

Pregnancy hormones also increase the risk of hyperpigmentation caused through the heat of the laser which can lead to an undesirable aesthetic outcome.

Before you attend your appointment, please ensure that you have prepared as follows:

PIGMENTATION

• 4 Weeks preparation on Issda Clinical Formula with SRC, Issada Clinical Formula Bright Serum and Moisturiser and Issada Clinical Formula Retinol
• Cease retinol three days before treatment
• No chemical peels, laser or radio frequency treatments for four weeks prior
• Exfoliate the skin to remove dead skin build up. Exfoliate and remove any fake tan on the skin
• Avoid excessive sun exposure on the treatment area for two weeks prior
• No melanin injections within six months
• No oils, lotions or topical numbing on the area to be treated

VASCULARITY/VEINS & FLUSHING

• 4 Weeks prepare with Issada Clinical Formula Anti-Ageing Serum, Retinol and Vitamin C
• Cease retinol three days before treatment
• No chemical peels, laser or radio frequency treatments for four weeks prior
• Exfoliate the skin to remove dead skin build up.
• Exfoliate and remove any fake tan on the skin
• Avoid excessive sun exposure on the treatment area for two weeks prior
• No melanin injections within six months
• No oils, lotions or topical numbing on the area to be treated

Candela:

• Use cool water, ice-packs and our recommended post-laser cream to soothe any redness or irritation
• You may gently exfoliate with after five days.
• In the first 24 hours avoid shaving, waxing plucking, exfoliation, excessive sweating, hot saunas or showers
• For one-week post-treatment avoid sun exposure and sunbeds as the area will have increased susceptibility to sunburn and pigmentation.
• Apply SPF50+ liberally for at least a week.
• Laser Rejuvenation Post Treatment (Candela)
• Aftercare will be discussed at consultation and an information sheet provided