TARGET. TREAT. REVIEW.
Clinically targeted light energy that treats a range of skin concerns, from fine lines and pigmentation to acne scars, vascular lesions and thread veins.
ABOUT LASER TREATMENT
Laser treatments work by delivering focused light energy into the skin at precisely calibrated wavelengths. Different wavelengths target different chromophores (water, melanin or haemoglobin), so the laser can target pigmentation, surface texture, vascular irregularities or deeper skin changes while limiting the effect on surrounding healthy tissue.
The heat generated by absorbed laser energy creates a controlled micro-injury in the target area. The body’s healing response then starts, and this can include new collagen production over the weeks that follow.
Prof. Hindocha’s practice offers laser alongside its other non-surgical skin treatments. Your skin is assessed first, and the laser type and settings are chosen for your concern and skin type.
WHAT LASER CAN TREAT
Different laser wavelengths and parameters allow targeted treatment of distinct skin conditions. The right laser for your concern is selected at consultation based on your skin type and treatment goals.
SKIN REJUVENATION
Fine Lines & Surface Renewal
Aims to prompt new collagen to soften fine lines and rough skin texture. Any change develops gradually over a course of sessions and varies between patients.
SUN DAMAGE & PIGMENTATION
Age Spots & Uneven Tone
Targets melanin in age spots, solar lentigines, and areas of uneven pigmentation. The laser energy breaks up the pigment, which the body then clears gradually. How much fades varies between patients.
ACNE SCARRING
Textural Scarring & Marks
Fractional laser energy aims to remodel the scar tissue beneath the skin surface and soften texture and post-acne marks over a course of treatment. How much a scar changes varies.
VASCULAR LESIONS
Thread Veins & Vascular Marks
Targets haemoglobin in thread veins, spider naevi, rosacea, and vascular marks. The laser collapses the vessel wall, which the body naturally absorbs. The number of sessions depends on the vessels treated.
TREATMENT AT A GLANCE
A clinic-based treatment with no theatre time or hospital stay.
Treatment Time
Anaesthesia
Hospital Stay
Return to Work
Follow-Up
Your treatment plan is agreed at consultation, after an assessment and a discussion of what you hope to achieve.
AFTER YOUR TREATMENT
Day of Treatment
The treated area will feel warm and appear flushed, similar to mild sunburn. This is a normal response. Apply prescribed soothing products, keep the area cool, and avoid sun exposure entirely from this point forward.
Days 1–3
Redness and mild swelling continue to subside. Some patients experience minor crusting or flaking, particularly following pigmentation and vascular treatments. Continue gentle cleansing and apply the prescribed aftercare products as directed.
Days 4–10
Any crusting lifts and redness continues to fade, by day 7 in most cases. Changes to treated pigmentation or vessels take longer to judge.
Week 2–4
A review appointment at 2–4 weeks looks at how your skin has responded and whether further sessions would help. Changes linked to collagen develop more slowly, over several months.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
Laser outcomes depend on the condition treated and the number of sessions completed. Changes to pigmentation and vascular marks can show within one to two weeks; changes linked to collagen take 3–6 months to judge after a course of treatment. Results vary between patients and are not guaranteed. What treatment aims for:
ABOUT THE TREATMENT
Laser energy is absorbed mainly by specific skin structures. This allows treatment of individual lesions, defined pigmentation areas, or vascular irregularities with minimal effect on the healthy skin around them.
Different lasers and settings are used for different concerns, from surface pigmentation and fine lines to vascular marks. Which one suits you is decided after your skin assessment.
Some lasers work by prompting the skin’s own healing response, including new collagen. Any change from this develops over weeks to months rather than straight away.
Skin rejuvenation is usually planned as a course of treatments spaced 4–6 weeks apart. Your skin’s response is reviewed before each further session.
THE MECHANISM
Focused Light Energy
A calibrated laser beam targets the treatment area with precision. The wavelength is selected to match the specific chromophore in the skin (water, melanin or haemoglobin), so the energy is absorbed mainly by the target tissue.
Controlled Thermal Injury
The absorbed energy creates a controlled micro-zone of heating in the target tissue. This disrupts the old or damaged structure while limiting the effect on adjacent healthy skin, and this triggers the body's natural healing response.
Collagen Remodelling
As the healing response unfolds over weeks and months, fibroblasts lay down new collagen and elastin fibres. Changes in texture, tightness and pigmentation can continue to develop for up to 6 months after treatment.
IS THIS TREATMENT RIGHT FOR YOU?
Whether laser suits you depends on the condition being treated, your skin tone and your current skincare routine. Your skin is assessed first so the laser and its settings match your skin type and concern.
EXPLORE FURTHER
Other non-surgical skin treatments offered at the practice.
NON-SURGICAL
A controlled chemical exfoliation used for pigmentation, tone and texture.
NON-SURGICAL
Platelet-rich plasma prepared from a sample of your own blood and injected into the skin.
NON-SURGICAL
An injectable treatment designed to hydrate the skin and improve its quality.
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★★★★★
After years of being unhappy with my breasts after breastfeeding, I'm so glad I trusted my instincts and waited until I found the right surgeon. From my first consultation, Professor Hindocha made me feel completely at ease and I knew I could trust him. I'm only a week post-op and already love my results. I feel incredibly lucky to have found him and truly believe I found the best surgeon.
K.N.
Breast surgery patient
★★★★★
Amazing experience and surgeon. So incredibly thorough, precise and professional. Went above and beyond to explain every last detail to me, he put me at ease, didn't mind a family member being there, very down to earth, can't praise him enough. Would only use this surgeon now.
L.O.
Consultation and surgery
★★★★★
I cannot recommend prof Hindocha enough, from consultation to aftercare he has amazing as have his team. Very professional , I felt very reassured through every step of the process. Thank you Prof Hindocha and team for your kind and professional care.
D.T.
Consultation to aftercare
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Patient stories describe individual experiences. Results vary from person to person, and the risks, limitations and likely outcome of any procedure are discussed with you at consultation.
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