The Skin Laser Clinic is a private practice operating from within the dermatology department of the Royal Free Hospital, London. Appointments are available with Consultant Dermatologists.
Laser Tattoo Removal
Laser
treatment is a popular technique used to fade and remove unwanted
tattoos. The success of the treatments depends on type of tattoo and
ink.
We use a Q-switched Nd:YAG laser to fade tattoos.
This has two separate wavelengths so that different coloured inks can
be treated. The bright light of the laser heats up the tattoo ink and
causes it to fade.
The fading is slow and many
treatments are usually required. Black ink absorbs all the laser light
and therefore does the best. Some coloured inks are very tough and will
not fade with any laser. Green ink usually falls into this category.
Amateur indian ink tattoos respond very well to treatment. Multi
coloured professional tattoos do less well.
Laser Hair Removal
Laser hair removal has revolutionised the treatment
of unwanted hair. The bright red laser light heats dark hair follicles
and suppresses their growth.
All parts
of the body can be treated. Several treatments are required and best
results are achieved with dark hair. It will not work with white hair.
We use either an Alexandrite laser or a long pulsed Nd:YAG laser, and can treat all skin colours.
Different
areas of the body and different skin types give different results so
please read below if you are considering treatment.
Age Spots & Brown Mark Laser Treatment
Age spots on the hands usually respond well to laser treatment.
A
great variety of disorders can cause brown marks. Depending on the
diagnosis treatments include prescription creams, laser, IPL and
excisional biopsy. Pigment disorders can be difficult to improve and no
treatment may be possible.
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