Laser
Acne laser,calm, clearer skin.
Calms active breakouts and redness, alongside a home-care plan.
- Treatment time
- About 20 – 30 min
- Downtime
- None
- Sessions
- Course of 4 – 6
- Results
- Over 4 – 6 sessions
Overview
What is Acne laser?
Acne laser uses light energy to calm inflamed breakouts, reduce redness and target the bacteria and oil behind acne. It is combined with a simple home-care routine so the results last.
For active acne, laser is one part of a plan that may include skincare and, where needed, medical treatment. Acne scars are treated separately, often with microneedling.
Benefits
- Calms active breakouts
- Reduces redness
- Helps control oil
- No downtime
- Paired with a home-care plan
Is it right for you?
Often a good fit for
- Active, inflamed acne
- Acne redness
- Oily, breakout-prone skin
We may advise waiting, or another option, with
- Recent tanning
- Pregnancy
- Isotretinoin, unless we have agreed the timing
- Light-sensitive conditions or medicines
Suitability is always confirmed in person, at your consultation.
How it works
01
Assessment
We look at your acne type, triggers and current skincare.
02
Prep
The skin is cleansed and eye protection is fitted.
03
Laser
Light energy is applied across the affected areas.
04
Home plan
A simple routine to use between sessions is agreed with you.
Before and after
Before your visit
- Avoid sun exposure and tanning for two weeks
- Stop retinoids and exfoliating acids a few days before, as advised
- Come with clean skin, free of makeup and fragrance
Aftercare
- Use a broad-spectrum SPF 50 every day, reapplying outdoors
- Keep the skin cool and avoid hot showers, saunas and the gym for 24 – 48 hours
- Use only the gentle products we recommend until the skin settles
Possible side effects
- Mild redness for a few hours
- A temporary breakout as the skin clears
- Rarely, pigment change
Every risk is explained before you decide. Results vary from person to person.
Acne laser: your questions
Will acne laser cure my acne?
It can calm acne a lot, but acne can return. A home routine and follow-up keep it under control.
Does it treat acne scars?
Acne laser targets active acne. For scars, we usually recommend microneedling or a resurfacing plan.
