Treatments & Conditions
- Acne
- Allergies
- Children’s Dermatology
- Cryosurgery
- Dermatitis
- Eczema
- Folliculitis & Ingrown Hair
- Genital Issues
- Hair Loss - Female
- Hair Loss - Male
- Hyperhidrosis
- IPL
- Laser Skin Treatment
- Leg Ulcers
- Leg Veins
- Moles
- Mole Mapping
- Nail Disorders
- PDL
- PDT - Photodynamic Therapy
- Oral Disease
- Pigmentation
- Psoriasis
- Rash Diagnosis
- Rosacea
- Sexual Health
- Skin Lesions & Angiomas
- Sun Damage
- Toe Nail Fungus
- VariLite™
- Vitiligo
- Warts & Skin Tags
Excess Hair
Unwanted hair is common among men and women. It can be embarrassing and a real bother. Excessive hair growth (hirsutism) can have hormonal causes and is estimated to affect up to 20 per cent of women of menstrual age. We treat patients for both medical and cosmetic reasons.
Today, with the remarkable advances in laser technology, unwanted hair can be removed safely and affordably. Our staff are accredited Consultant Dermatologists or Nurses trained in dermatology so you are in safe, qualified hands. We assess our patients holistically and systemic medication or topical creams are added where necessary, for long lasting benefits. The number of treatments required varies between individuals and with different body areas, because the hair growth cycle varies. However, 60-80% permanent reduction can be expected after 6 treatments.
Laser hair removal can be used for treating medical conditions including polycystic ovaries and ingrown hairs as well as for cosmetic purposes. It is effective where there is excess hair or there are problems with the hair follicle.
Many insurance companies recognise the medical problems that can be caused by hair and will cover the cost of hair removal by Consultant Dermatologists for problems such as polycystic ovaries, folliculitis and recurrent ingrown hairs, which result in scarring or recurrent painful boils.
Treatment - Permanent Hair Reduction
At Skin Care Network we have invested in the latest laser equipment available offering the optimum clinical results. The pigment in the hair follicle absorbs the laser light and converts the light to heat. This in turn damages the follicle and destroys its ability to re-grow. This equipment is known as LightSheer™ Diode and Lumenis IPL Quantum Platform.
Your safety
Laser hair removal has been extensively researched and tested. It is safe and effective provided it is carried out by trained and experienced practitioners. Even so, we are aware that its widespread marketing by some beauty salons with less rigorous training can cause safety concerns.
Laser hair removal has been extensively researched and tested. It is safe and effective provided it is carried out by trained and experienced practitioners. Even so, we are aware that its widespread marketing by some beauty salons with less rigorous training (the UK has the only unregulated laser/cosmetic sector in Europe) can cause safety concerns. Skin Care Network is registered with the Care Quality Commission.
- Our patients and practitioners wear eye protection specific to the laser wavelength being used
- After each patient we disinfect all parts of the laser that come into contact with the skin
- You will have your own laser cover which you take home and look after so there is no risk of cross-infection
- All our equipment and rooms are maintained for the highest safety standards
- Our practitioners are trained in laser safety and they keep their knowledge updated with regular courses
- We have a Laser Protection Adviser who is responsible for our compliance in health and safety issues
- We test patch your skin and, provided there is no reaction, we begin treatment two weeks later and monthly thereafter