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Q: Will laser hair removal burn me? Laser hair removal is one of the most popular methods in the UK, to permanently reduce unwanted hair on the face and the body. Both men and women can have laser hair removal and at Skin Perfection, London we treat thousands of patients a year, offering superb results using our medical-grade, Cynosure laser devices. Can laser hair removal burn? I get asked all read more

Keeping the skin super-smooth and healthy can get tougher as we age. Fine lines and wrinkles can deepen, the skin can take on a dull appearance, as cell turnover slows down and environmental influences can cause dark patches, dryness and dehydration. At Skin Perfection in the heart of the west end, we specialise in skin remodelling, revitalisation and rejuvenation, using our extensive experience as well as clinically-proven, state-of-the-art devices and read more

Laser hair removal is now one of the most popular and effective ways to permanently reduce unwanted or excess hair on the face and the body. Thousands of women each year invest in laser hair removal, as it is clinically-proven, virtually pain-free and offers no significant downtime or side-effects. However, at Skin Perfection London we are seeing more and more men enquiring about this treatment and experiencing laser hair removal read more

Skin tags are very common, harmless to health and offer no ill side-effects other than their appearance. They are small, soft, skin-coloured growths which hang off the skin and can look a little like warts. Skin tags can range in colour, from very light to dark brown or black and can also vary in size, from a few millimetres up to around 5cm (2 inches) wide. Skin tags consist of read more

Any in-clinic treatment here at Skin Perfection is only the first step on a journey to maintaining a more beautiful and healthy complexion and many of our procedures require your efforts afterwards to carry on our good work afterwards. This might be a course of LED light therapy to calm the skin and quicken healing time or using specially selected cosmeceutical skincare products with clinically-proven ingredients. We have been experts read more

Sun exposure during laser hair removal: Summer is one of the most popular seasons to get rid of unwanted and excess hair, for obvious reasons! We are all outside more, wearing less clothing and we and want to be confident in our bodies. At Skin Perfection, London, we find that our laser hair removal treatments increase dramatically during this time as no-one wants to be worrying about hairy legs or read more

In the past, apart from having invasive surgery, procedures to reshape and sculpt the nose have been few and far between, if not impossible. At Skin Perfection, we offer nose reshaping (non-surgical rhinoplasty) using injectable dermal fillers to add definition, refine structure and erase unsightly lumps and bumps on the nose. Non-surgical rhinoplasty is a safer, quicker and non-invasive alternative to traditional surgical techniques and can be done in as read more

We all dream of having a beautifully soft, smooth and evenly-toned complexion. It’s the most visible sign of our youth and vitality. However, as we age, it can start to become an uphill struggle to maintain youthful-looking skin. Many people want to keep their skin at its optimum and as this becomes more difficult to maintain with creams and lotions alone, start to look to clinical but non-surgical treatments to read more

As the warmer weather starts to kick in, the skin can take a real battering. Summertime is a great time for getting out and about, but we must protect the skin against harmful UV rays and nurture it against ageing, burning and environmental elements. At Skin Perfection, we are experts in everything skin and offer a wide-range of cosmeceutical skincare as well as clinical treatments to keep your skin in read more

As one of the UK’s leading experts of laser hair removal and as the director of an award-winning, central London based laser and skin clinic, I am often asked many questions about laser hair removal and they tend to fall in to two categories; the treatment itself and the potential results. It’s natural to be inquisitive about laser hair removal if you’re someone who has battled with unwanted or excess read more

As the warmer weather starts to approach us, the sun can play havoc with our skin and no matter how hard we try to protect it by hiding away in peak times, wearing a wide-brimmed hat and slathering ourselves in a high SPF, the skin is always at risk of succumbing to hyperpigmentation (sun-damage). UV rays aren’t just prevalent in the sun. They are anywhere that we can see daylight read more

Renowned London lifestyle blogger Kristabel Plummer has had laser hair removal at Skin Perfection. Here’s just some of what she had to say: ‘I don’t think I’ve ever discussed my relationship with hair removal. Basically it’s complicated and usually linked with some kind of embarrassment. At the age of 11, I remember being incredibly conscious of my overgrown armpits during a dance club rehearsal and begging my Mum for a read more

At Skin Perfection in the heart of the busy London’s West End, we offer a wide-range of highly-effective, non-invasive cosmetic skin treatments for a myriad of skin concerns. Our treatments are researched, tested and proven for their efficacy and safety. However, with some of our skin treatments, there may be a little prep that you need to do before having one of them. Here is some advice on how to read more

If you’re someone who has excess or unwanted hair, you’ll know how laboriously time consuming (and painful) it can be trying to maintain smooth skin. Waxing and epilating can take between 15 minutes and an hour, depending on the areas you’re having treated and what’s more, they can feel tortuous. Daily shaving can take around 10 minutes and again, this varies depending on the areas that you are focusing on. read more

There aren’t many treatments around that can help with a wide-range of skin conditions and irritations, so when I discovered LED light therapy I was delighted to introduce this to the clinic. The skin is the largest organ of the body so it’s no wonder that most of us have a form of skin imperfection at some stage in our lives. Acne and breakouts can be a nuisance at best read more

If you have suffered with acne in the past, the chances are you will have been left with some form of acne scarring, a stark reminder of the sometimes, traumatic condition that may have been with you through puberty and into adulthood. Acne scarring happens due to the skin being damaged, following breakouts of acne pimples. Most acne scars appear on the mid to high cheek areas and are difficult read more

Is Cryotherapy Safe? Everything you need to know about CryoPen treatment in London Do you struggle with small but frustrating skin concerns? Such as skin tags, warts, verrucas, age spots, actinic keratosis, milia, cherry angiomas or sun damage? If you’ve been searching for a safe, non-surgical way to remove them, cryotherapy could be the answer. At Skin Perfection London, our team specialises in state-of-the-art skin treatments that deliver visible results read more

Laser hair removal is now considered one of the most effective and popular methods to permanently reduce unwanted hair on the face and the body. Both men and women can undergo the treatment and, depending on the laser device used, most skin types can be treated with this technology. Unlike painful waxing, laborious shaving and smelly creams used to temporarily rid us of the unwanted frizz, laser hair removal is read more

Keratosis pilaris is a common-yet-harmless skin condition which appears as small, hard bumps on your skin, that may make your skin feel like sandpaper. These bumps are often light in colour and can usually be seen on the upper arms, thighs or buttocks. They can also cause redness and swelling. The condition may also show up on the face but this is less common. Apart from some itching, keratosis pilaris read more

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a female endocrine disorder that affects millions of women in the UK. Most women with PCOS are diagnosed during their 20’s and 30’s, however it can affect girls as young as 11. PCOS is caused during dramatic and ongoing changes in a woman’s hormone balance. This can cause many negative side effects, such as: Painful cysts on the ovaries Irregular or heavy periods Complications in read more