Consultations

A consultation is important before any course of hair removal begins, as it allows us to assess your skin type and find out about any medical conditions and medications that may interfere with the treatment.

During the consultation we perform a test dose on a selected area of skin to assess the correct laser settings and to ensure there is no risk of burning or pigmenting the skin. The full course of treatment can take place four to five days after the test dose if you have fair skin, and seven to eight days after if you have dark skin.

If you have a history of cold sores around the face, you will be asked about this at the consultation and if necessary antiviral tablets can be prescribed to stop you developing a cold sore flare.

You will also be asked about any recent medications you may have taken. In particular, you should avoid having any laser treatments for 12 months after taking an oral retinoid, e.g. roaccutane, accutane, neotigason.

Our fee for a consultation is £15 which is refunded when you book a course of treatment.