IPL & Laser Treatments in Northampton

Laser Genesis is painless, no downtime 'lunchtime treatment' that is suitable for all skin types. It is a Cutera nD-YAG 1064nm laser that uses micro pulses to gently heat the upper dermis to stimulate collagen and help the appearance of redness.

It is suitable for ALL skin types, all year round.

The most common side effect of Laser Genesis is beautiful skin! There are few if any common side effects of the treatment other than pinkness of the skin (resembling a healthy glow). There is no downtime.

Approximately 30 minutes. Initial treatment can only be performed once receiving a test patch as per UK regulations.

Skin Pigmentation Removal is a quick, gentle and non-invasive treatment. This specially designed laser is absorbed only by the cells containing excessive concentrations of pigment. It does not affect the surrounding tissues or remove the normal skin color. The light pulses produced by the laser can feel similar to the flicking of a rubber elastic band and for most people is not too uncomfortable. Immediate darkening is noticed after treatment. For 7-10 days the area will look like a dark scab which eventually sheds off.

This is the question that's on everyone's mind when they ask about laser pigmentation removal. While we hear different opinions from our clients about the pain level of the treatment most people liken it to the mild discomfort of having a small rubber band snapping on the skin. Our laser machines include cooling devices to alleviate any discomfort.

For optimal results, we recommend that our clients receive 3-5 treatments every 4-6 weeks. In saying that, laser pigmentation removal is very much an individual process, and will depend on your level of pigmentation. It will also depend on the results you're wishing to achieve. Some people notice a 50% reduction in pigmentation after just one treatment - which might be enough for you!

Depending on the size of the area you're wanting to treat, a laser pigmentation treatment will generally take about 20-30 minutes. But for smaller areas such as your hands or your face, the treatment will likely not take as long. You will be able to resume your normal activities the day after the treatment.

This is a question that again, varies from client to client. Excessive sun exposure will inevitably cause damage to your skin over time, but this you can minimize with strong, high-quality sunscreens and avoidance of too much time in the sun.

The Cutera Excel V+ laser beam targets the blood vessels. The heat generated from the laser coagulates the blood inside the vessel, causing the capillary walls to collapse and seal. Over the next few weeks, the vessel will disappear, and all the blood will be removed by the body's scavenging cells. The Cutera nD-YAG laser treatment allows delivery of the precise dosage of energy to each blood vessel without injuring any nearby structures.

Spider veins do not cause symptoms and are only of cosmetic concern. For those who have symptoms, a referral to a vascular surgeon may be necessary. Laser vein removal is most effective for the very small spider veins and is not used to treat varicose veins.

We use the Cutera Excel V+ system which is considered the gold standard in laser technology and is FDA approved. The laser contains a triple sapphire cooling tip to cool before, during and after each pulse to ensure high comfort for all laser vein removal treatments. During the treatment you may feel a slight stinging sensation as the laser fires. This can be likened to a hot elastic band flick.

There are no major preparations required before the laser treatment, but you must avoid sun exposure and any blood thinning medications for at least a week prior to the treatment. Please avoid all creams and moisturisers on the area that is going to be treated and do not have self tan present. Avoid any waxing 24 hours prior to treatment on the area. On the day please wear loose fitting clothing.

Once the vein has been successfully treated and your body has reabsorbed them, they will not return this may take between 3-4 treatments every 6-8 weeks. However, because of genetics and other factors you will likely form new veins in different area over the coming years that may require more treatment. These are new veins that weren't initially there during your initial treatments.

Yes, once your practitioner has deemed you the right candidate for laser vein removal you will be required by UK law to have a patch test. This is a few shots of the laser in the area to be treated. You will then need to wait 24-48 hours to have the full procedure.