Pixel Perfect Laser

You should expect to experience some degree of redness and swelling immediately after the treatment. Depending on your skin type, a scab may form on the treated area.

In most cases, our clients feel a slight warming pressure or snapping as the laser touches the skin. Note that every client in our clinics has been able to complete the procedure easily. SkinSpaceUK are committed to making the experience as comfortable as possible for our clients and in some cases we will apply a topical anaesthesia 20 minutes prior to the start of the treatment to ease any potential discomfort.

While cosmetic medicine is not without complications or unwanted side effects, we do take every precaution to minimise and limit any complications to offer a safe and comfortable service. Reported side effects include but are not limited to the following: discomfort, burning, bruising, swelling, pigmentation, scarring, infection and blistering.

Please arrive with the area to be treated clean and free of make-up. Skin must be intact and free of any open wounds or acne lesions.

Before each appointment, please advise us of any medical conditions or medications that you are taking including antibiotics or steroids. Certain medications can make your skin more sensitive and increase the risk of unwanted side effects.

Seven days before and after your treatment, please discontinue using hair removal cream, fake tan, bleaching products, strong emollients, aromatherapy products and perfumes in the treatment area.

48 hours prior to treatment, avoid harsh cleansers, scrubs, scrubbing brushes, washcloths, Clarisonic devices, Retin-A, Retinols, acid peels (AHAs or BHAs) or Benzoyl Peroxide.

If you have a history of cold sores, antiviral medication may be used prior to treatment and continued for one week after.

After your treatment, you should expect the area to be a little red and swollen for the first 24 - 48 hours. Three to four days after your treatment, your skin will begin the flake and peel. This may occur particularly during cleansing of the skin.

For facial pixel treatments, the area is usually healed after about five days or longer for deeper treatments. For pixel treatments elsewhere on the body, healing can take longer because the skin turns over more slowly and has less oil glands present.

It is important to keep your skin hydrated and safe from sun exposure. We recommend using the award-winning Obagi skincare range and an SPF30+ sunscreen at all times. You should also drink plenty of water to keep your skin well hydrated.