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Laser and IPL Treatment Pigmented/Vascular Problems

Laser and light technologies have been developed to treat people with a variety of different skin problems including pigmented (skin colour, birthmark) and vascular (vein) problems.

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Articles about Laser and IPL Treatment Pigmented/Vascular Problems

Everything You Need to Know About LED Masks
1 Nov 2024

Everything You Need to Know About LED Masks

Are we being misled about LED masks? Are we at risk of substandard companies flooding the market with ineffective, unsafe and unregulated products?

Can Non-surgical Rhinoplasty Go Wrong?
23 Aug 2024

Can Non-surgical Rhinoplasty Go Wrong?

We will explore the risks, specifically vascular occlusion, and provide insights on how to avoid issues during the procedure.

Skin Pigmentation Day: Top Treatments for Skin Pigmentation
24 May 2024

Skin Pigmentation Day: Top Treatments for Skin Pigmentation

It's Skin Pigmentation Day tomorrow so we are talking all about pigmentation-tacking treatments...

Beware: Trading Standards Warning on Unsafe Cosmetic Items
16 May 2024

Beware: Trading Standards Warning on Unsafe Cosmetic Items

Stay Safe: A warning has been issues to the public about illegal and potentially dangerous cosmetic products sold online.

Your Guide to Rejuvenating Post-Summer Skin
28 Sep 2023

Your Guide to Rejuvenating Post-Summer Skin

Unlock the secrets to refreshing post-summer skin...

Everything You Need to Know About Pregnancy and Skincare
28 Oct 2022

Everything You Need to Know About Pregnancy and Skincare

Pregnant women have to give up many things; manicures, hair colour and facials come to mind but there are actually very few limitations on cosmetic skincare!

Your Guide to Cosmetic Treatment Abroad
27 Sep 2022

Your Guide to Cosmetic Treatment Abroad

Sun, sea, sand and surgery... Should I abroad for cosmetic surgery or treatment? It’s easy to be tempted by the idea but sadly, it’s not always as easy.

Your Guide to Cosmetic Treatment - Which Questions to Ask
12 Sep 2022

Your Guide to Cosmetic Treatment - Which Questions to Ask

If you're seeking out a clinic for any kind of cosmetic treatment. You need to ask your practitioner these important questions...

Guide to Cosmetic Treatment - Which Treatment?
27 Jul 2022

Guide to Cosmetic Treatment - Which Treatment?

Let Consulting Room safely guide you through the process of gathering information about surgical and non-surgical cosmetic treatments and products.

The Experts Guide to Bridal Skin Care
5 Jul 2022

The Experts Guide to Bridal Skin Care

Want to get glowing bridal skin? Here is your ultimate pre-wedding skincare routine from a skincare expert...

Do You Really Need to Use SPF in Winter?
28 Feb 2022

Do You Really Need to Use SPF in Winter?

SPF isn't always on your to-do list, even in the summer, yet some people use SPF daily even in the winter. So what's the truth, do we really need SPF in Winter?

How Stress and Anxiety Ages Your Skin
21 Apr 2017

How Stress and Anxiety Ages Your Skin

A recent poll of over 1,000 women, who live in Surrey and the South East, has revealed that the majority believe stress and anxiety have aged them the most.

Treating Rosacea With Skin Creams
15 Nov 2016

Treating Rosacea With Skin Creams

Everything you need to know about treating Rosacea with skin creams, which ones are worth it, which ones to avoid and other Rosacea treatments.

Looking for a Laser Clinic in Wales? What You Need to Know
20 Oct 2016

Looking for a Laser Clinic in Wales? What You Need to Know

if you live in Wales, the Healthcare Inspectorate of Wales has made it a lot easier to protect yourself from unscrupulous cosmetic cowboys.

What You Can Expect From Any Pre-treatment Consultation
27 Apr 2016

What You Can Expect From Any Pre-treatment Consultation

All non-surgical cosmetic procedures should include a one-to-one consultation between the patient and their Aesthetic Practitioner, prior to the procedure.

Groupon for Laser Hair Removal? Absolutely NOT!
17 Jun 2014

Groupon for Laser Hair Removal? Absolutely NOT!

WARNING: Daily deal sites like Groupon, Living Social and Wowcher are no good for businesses and customers alike, and here`s why.

Pain Survey Data - Expected Versus Actual Pain
14 Sep 2011

Pain Survey Data - Expected Versus Actual Pain

At MediZen, we chose to undertake an audit to assess patients' expected discomfort with actual discomfort levels when undergoing a cosmetic procedure.

Treatment of Facial Veins - Laser and Light Based Treatments
27 Jan 2011

Treatment of Facial Veins - Laser and Light Based Treatments

Facial redness and spider veins are a common cosmetic and medical complaint. What is the best treatment for this?

Treating Hyperpigmentation in Darker Skin Tones
4 Jan 2011

Treating Hyperpigmentation in Darker Skin Tones

Why Combination peels? They are done to complement the efficacy of different ingredients that can be used for Treating hyperpigmentation in Darker skin tones

Laser/IPL Suppliers Use De-regulation Over Patient Safety
27 Aug 2010

Laser/IPL Suppliers Use De-regulation Over Patient Safety

An advert for an Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) highlighted that clinics and salons can now offer IPL hair removal without the red tape of regulation.

Celebrity Cosmetic Disasters
20 Aug 2010

Celebrity Cosmetic Disasters

There is no question that most celebrities have had a helping hand in the looks department - From lips to breasts, whether they admit it or not, celebs love cosmetic enhancements!

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