What is a laser?

Laser stands for “Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation”. Put simply a laser is a very strong beam of light at a single wavelength. Different wavelengths have a different target.

Different laser wavelengths selectively target red blood, blue deoxygenated blood, brown pigment, different colours of tattoo pigment, or water. Thus a laser of the correct wavelength and settings can selectively destroy a target lesion without too much effect on surrounding normal tissue.

What types of conditions can be treated with laser?

• Pigmentation conditions (melasma, freckles, sun damage spots, seborrhoeic keratoses, uneven skin tone, post inflammatory hyperpigmentation)
• Vascular conditions (angiomas, broken capillaries, red spots, facial redness, rosacea, red birthmarks, red scars)
• Surgical scars, acne scars, self harm scars, cesarean scars, breast surgery scars, stretchmarks
• Vaginal atrophy / dryness, vaginal laxity, recurrent vaginal infections, stress urinary incontinence
• Unwanted tattoos
• Unwanted body hair
• Facial hair due to PCOS, menopause, hormonal changes, gender reassignment
• Fungal nail infections
• Warts
• Wrinkles, skin laxity, signs of aging, facial rejuvenation, skin tightening

Preparing for your laser appointment

We suggest you start with an appointment with one of our expert dermal clinicians or doctors.

Skin analysis appointment: This is the best place to start if you have concerns regarding:

• Benign pigmentation conditions
• Facial redness or rosacea
• Hair removal
• Tattoo removal
• Wrinkles / aging
• Scars

Doctor’s appointment: This will be required for:

• Femtouch vaginal laser
• Wart removal
• Fungal nail treatment
• Vascular abnormalities of the face visible from 3 metres
• Undiagnosed conditions

Post-treatment guidelines

Specific post care advice will be given to you by your doctor or dermal clinician.