Acne Treatment
Acne and Effective Treatments at The Harley Laser Clinic
Acne is one of the most common skin conditions, and most people either experience it themselves or know someone who struggles with it. Although it often appears during teenage years, acne can also affect adults later in life.
.Acne affects both men and women, causing not only physical discomfort but also emotional distress. Breakouts and scarring can damage confidence, impact appearance, and reduce overall wellbeing. For many, acne becomes more than just a skin problem—it affects daily life and self-esteem.
At The Harley Laser Clinic, we design targeted treatments to combat acne at every stage. Our advanced therapies help reduce active acne, fade stubborn scars, and improve overall skin health. We focus on restoring balance to the skin while enhancing its natural appearance. By combining modern technology with personalized care, we give clients long-lasting results and renewed confidence.
The Science behind Acne
Acne develops when the sebaceous glands increase sebum production, and the skin cells lining the follicle fail to shed properly. This process is one of the main root causes of acne. Over time, the pus and excess sebum block the follicle opening, which leads to inflammation and the formation of larger pores.
Before And After Pictures
Before And After Pictures
IPL Treatment for ACNE
This treatment effectively targets active acne in a person. It eliminates the bacteria that cause the infection leading to acne. In addition, the treatment heats the skin around the acne, stimulating collagen production. This process speeds up healing and supports the repair of the skin.
How long does the Treatment take?
The treatment time varies depending on the person and the specific area being treated.
Treating a small facial area, such as the cheeks, usually takes less than five minutes.
A full-face treatment generally takes around twenty minutes to complete.
What to expect during the treatment?
We apply a cool gel to the treatment area, followed by a gentle use of the sapphire crystal waveguide.
The skin absorbs light pulses delivered through the waveguide during treatment.
You may feel a sensation like a rubber band snapping lightly on your skin.
In some cases, the skin may appear slightly red as blood circulation increases.
Applying aloe vera gel quickly reduces redness and helps it disappear completely.
IPL treatment requires no downtime, so you can resume normal daily activities immediately.
Acne Scarring
Laser and Chemical Peel Treatments for Clearer Skin
At The Harley Laser Clinic, we use advanced laser technology to reduce blemishes and rejuvenate the skin without damaging surrounding tissue. The laser light penetrates the skin, stimulates collagen production, and promotes natural healing. Our specialists deliver short, frequent pulses through a handpiece that gently moves across the skin’s surface. Clients often describe the procedure as virtually pain-free, with only a mild warming sensation when the laser interacts with the skin.
The benefits of chemical peels go beyond acne treatment. They reduce hyperpigmentation, discoloration, and uneven skin tones while also improving superficial lines. Many clients choose this treatment to achieve healthier, clearer, and more youthful-looking skin.
Image Skincare
This range directly targets specific skin problems and offers flexibility with six unique Image Skincare product lines.
We design a personalized skincare regime for you, starting with three essential products.
You can add extra products from other ranges to address additional skin concerns.
We usually recommend a cleanser, an anti-aging cream, and a moisturizer for every skincare routine.
You may choose these products from one range or mix them to suit your skin type.
Start your skincare journey with a trial kit to discover which products best match your skin.
Treatment Procedure What to expect
- Step 1: You will be seen by a specialist laser consultant for an initial consultation meeting. We will assess your medical history; and tailor your treatment according to both your skin and hair type, as well as carrying out a physical observation examination.
- Step 2: The test patch. To observe any adverse reactions.
- Step 3: Your initial laser treatment. A cooling gel is applied to the treatment area.
- Step 4: The crystal waveguide is applied to the skin and pulses of light are given.
Laser Hair Removal – Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
Laser hair removal is a permanent hair removal treatment that is FDA approved. It has been medically proven to reduce hair growth. There are a wide range of places on the body where it is known to be effective and it has become increasingly popular over the past decade as a way in which people, both male and female can reduce their hair growth significantly. Hair growth is reduced significantly, and also grows back much slower and finer than before.
At the Harley Laser Clinic, we use a laser system which is FDA approved. We are also fully registered with the Healthcare Commission, who are a governing body that is responsible for the monitoring of independent clinics and hospitals across the UK.
The wavelengths of the light, which is produced by the laser, are specifically designed to disable the hair follicles only. Lasers have been used within the medical profession for many years and there have been no long-term side effects reported.
Once the laser treatment has taken place, the hair on the affected area will usually take 7-14 days to shed from the skin. You would normally expect the first re-growth to occur around one month after this. Because of these timescales, we normally advise leaving around 4-6 weeks between treatment sessions.
It is perfectly normal for people to require around 6-9 different sessions, if the area has not been previously treated, to achieve the optimum results. It can vary from person to person, and also the size of the area being treated.
Following each laser hair removal session, you are further along towards your goal of permanent hair removal. You will see a decrease in the hair growth following each treatment. As everyone is different, the results will differ from person to person, but rest assured; you will have visible results after just one session.
There are many different options when it comes to hair removal. Waxing, threading, shaving, sugaring amongst others – all of which are temporary. Laser hair removal is the only proven method to reduce hair growth permanently. The hair that does grow back comes back finer, lighter and slower than before, unlike some of the options mentioned above, which can cause hair to become thicker, and also return quicker. If your goal is permanent hair removal, then the answer is laser hair removal.
It is suitable for adults, both male and female. A patch test and a full consultation is always carried out before any treatment being offered as this will look thoroughly at your skin and hair type to ascertain the optimum laser settings.
It is suitable for a number of different areas on the body which include; back, face, neck, ears, chest, shoulders, underarms, legs, hands, feet, genital areas, arms and buttocks.
Laser hair removal is not effective on red, grey or white hair.
At The Harley Laser Clinic, we use the latest and greatest technology and devices. Our laser hair removal machine has an integrated cooling element, which makes the treatment much more comfortable. The pulsed light sensation has a hot and cold sting that is very quick. You will get to experience this beforehand at the patch test to ensure that you are fully aware of what it will feel like and that you know exactly what to expect.
Immediately after the treatment, it is perfectly normal to experience some redness or slight swelling to the skin, but don’t worry, this will subside within a couple of hours. If you have exceptionally sensitive skin, it may take a few days to subside; we always recommend Aloe Vera gel afterwards as it gives a wonderfully soothing effect while restoring the skin cells.
Using a pulsed light, hair is removed from the specified area of the body. This type of treatment has been practised since 1997. Treatments are always performed by a trained laser practitioner who will direct the sapphire crystal glass carefully onto the treatment area. It is the pulse from the laser machine which heats up the follicles and denatures them from producing hair. The special part of this treatment is contained within the energy that is produced from the crystal glass, this gets absorbed by the melanin within the hair and penetrates deeply, reaching the follicles that lie just underneath the skin. This energy safely heats the hair shaft, destroying it, causing no damage to the tissue whatsoever.