Laser Skin Resurfacing

The Pearl Laser Resurfacing procedure combines the impact of resurfacing lasers with the gentleness and safety of non-invasive procedures. It is designed to treat ageing and sun-damaged skin.

Pearl can effectively help to reduce wrinkles, uneven texture and sun damage with a single treatment and less downtime than other skin resurfacing treatmetns.

A Pearl Laser Resurfancing treatment involves treating the top layer of skin with pulses of laser. This process removes a small portion of the skin surface (the epidermis) and a natrual protective barrier is created on the skin surface.

Recovery time can take 3-4 days and the skin will shed revealing new, healthy and vibrant skin underneath.

Not only does Pearl Laser Resurfacing replace the top layer of skin but it also works to stimulate new collagen growth beneath the skin which fills out and reduces the apperance of fine lines and wrinkles. This new collagen growth will continue for 4-6 weeks post-treatment.

In a short time, patients will notice overall skin clarity, smoothness and softness – all from a 15 to 30-minute treatment with only 3 – 4 days of ‘social’ downtime.

Laser skin resurfacing is an effective treatment for;

• Smoothing any uneven texture and discolouration to the skin.
• Repairing sun damage and reducing pore size.
• Reducing fines lines and wrinkles.
• Gives the skin an overall glow and soft feel.
• Scar Care.

Find out more about how Laser Skin Resurfacing could benefit you in one of our skin consultations with our laser experts.

There are three types of Pearl Resurfacing Treatment available; Pearl, Pearl Fractional and Pearl Fusion.

Pearl: Pearl is often most suitable for finer wrinkles and sunspots. The practitioner guides the laser over the whole face, removing the top layer of the epidermis and heating a layer of tissue below it.

Pearl Fractional: Often used for deeper wrinkles or particular areas of more severe damage, Pearl Fractional penetrates deeper into the skin to rejuvenate fully.

Pearl Fusion: This is a combination of the two procedures. Pearl is used first to improve the whole texture of the face and then Pearl Fractional is used to target deeper wrinkles.

Pearl Laser Skin Resurfacing treatment is only suitable for patients who are skin type 1-3 on the Fitzpatrick scale.

The best results are seen on patients with light-to-medium skin tones and skin imperfections due to aging and sun damage.

All patients will require a patch test ahead of their first treatment.

Laser Skin Resurfacing treatment is currently only available in;

London – 98 Harley street, W1G7HZ

To find out more about booking a consultation contact us here.

Pearl Fusion is a laser treatment concept that combines both the Pearl Fractional (fractional ablative technology) and Pearl (full-epidermal renewal) lasers.

Pearl Fractional is a new volumizing laser technique that is perfect for treating photoaging.

Pearl Fractional laser treatment aims to improve the appearance of photo damage, uneven skin tone and texture and generally give you a smoother and brighter complexion.

Pearl Fusion is based on the 2790 nm wavelength using proprietaryYSGG technology. It is a new generation that reaches beyond CO² and erbium that were developed more than a decade ago.

Most patients benefit from a full-face Pearl treatment for an overall re-freshening of the skin, followed by treatment over the troubled spots with Pearl Fractional.

Pearl renews the skin’s entire surface and stimulates new collagen. This treatment reduces fine lines, smooths uneven texture, repairs sun damage, reduces discolouration and gives the skin an overall glow. Pearl Fractional treats deeper into the dermis and is effective around difficult-to-treat areas including around the lip and eyes.

Together, Pearl Fusion offers a unique solution for treating wrinkles, fine lines, uneven skin texture, pore size, pigmentation and sun damage.

Combining these two modalities allow practitioners to tailor a treatment for the specific condition of the patient.

For example, if the patient has epidermal issues (brown spots, uneven color/texture), Pearl does very well. But for dermal issues, Pearl Fractional is effective because it is a deeper penetrating laser.

Compared to other treatment options, Pearl Fusion offers the ideal balance of ablation and thermal effect. This leads to collagen stimulation and a more refreshed, younger-looking appearance.

Pearl Fractional laser skin resurfacing treatment is a treatment that treats only a small percentage of the skin, a fraction.

The laser pulses create tiny holes deep in the skin and columns of damaged tissue are selectively removed, leaving the surrounding skin intact.

Pearl Fractional Laser treatment aims to shorten the healing time and stimulate the body’s natural ability to create new collagen, which then plumps the skin from below and reverses photoaging and any other imperfections.

The tiny holes create a safe treatment and rapid recovery and the deep treatment is able to provide results in a single session. The controlled energy used maximises the results without affecting the comfort of the patient.

Our Pearl laser treatment helps to reduce the appearance of wrinkles, uneven texture and sun damage with fewer treatments and a shorter recovery period when compared to other technologies.

During the procedure, the top layer of skin is treated with pulses of light in a pre-selected pattern to help provide a healthy, pearl-like glow.

Pearl Laser Resurfacing treatments offer the most effective way to address fine lines, uneven texture and discolouration without the need for any complicated or prolonged wound care that is often required with other laser treatments such as CO2 and Erbium laser procedures.

To find out more about our Laser Skin Resurfacing treatments book a consultation with our laser experts.

The treatments feel like a series of brief pinches, and have been delibately chosen for being less invasive. On a scale of 1 to 10 (with 10 representing pain and 1 representing no pain) most people say it feels like a 2 or 3. An anaesthetic cream will also be applied before treatment to make you as comfortable as possible.

Pearl sessions take approximately 20-30 minutes for a full face.

We recommend that all patients considering any type of skin treatment to come for a consultation first where we can discuss the best treatment plan to suit you and your desired results.

Many patients choose to have a Pearl Fusion treatment combined with additional treatments of IPL to help target pigmentation or a further Pearl Fractional treatment to target deeper lines or wrinkles.

Pearl Fusion can also be combined with our Laser Genesis treatment to promote scar healing following surgery.

Pearl treatment is often combined with Limelight/IPL to better target pigmentation or Pearl fractional laser to address deeper wrinkles.

If having injectable treatments such as dermal filler or botox we recommend that patients wait 1-2 weeks both before and after having laser skin resurfacing before having an injectable treatment.

You can discuss combination treatments with our skin experts at your consultation.

After 3-4 days the top layer of skin peels off revealing new, healthy, younger skin underneath. More extensive Pearl treatments may take longer.

The best results from our Pearl Laser Resurfacing treatments are seen after completing a course of 3 treatments.

Further treatments are typically repeated every 6 months to 2 years.

We recommend a course of 3 Pearl Fusion Laser Resurfacing treatments. This does require a period of downtime around 5 days.

Laser Skin Resurfacing prices start from £500 and we can treat targeted areas, as well as provide full coverage to the face, neck and decolletage.

The cost of treatment will vary depending on:

The type of treatment recommended.

The areas treated.

The number of treatments required.

The best way to find out the cost of laser skin resurfacing treatment is to book a consultation with one of our expert laser skin practitioners where they will come up with a personalised treatment plan to help you achieve the results you desire.

Consultations with our expert laser skin practitioners are £25 however this cost is redeemable against the price of any skin treatment that you wish to book following your consultation.

All of our Pearl Laser Resurfacing treatments involve a short period of what we like to call ‘social downtime’.

This means that although you will be physically able to return to your everyday activities, you may wish to avoid more social events such as parties or dinners as your face is likely to appear swollen, pink/red and flaky for 3 – 4 days.

Your skin after Pearl Laser Resurfacing treatments will be dry and gradually starting to become flaky.

You will need to keep your skin well moisturised for 3-4 days and we recommend that you can start wearing make-up again on day 3 but you may wish to wait a week once the peeling has settled.

After treatment, your skin will look as though it has been sunburned. You will need to keep it well moisturised for 3-4 days and can start wearing make-up again on day 3. More extensive Pearl treatments will require considerably more time spent at home and out of the sun as your skin rejuvenates.

Both Pearl and Pearl Fractional have a high safety record. Your physician will recommend post-care treatment following the procedures to minimize the possibility of adverse effects. It is important to follow the instructions.

If you have got a tan or your skin has had a reaction to something then it is important that you let your medical expert know as it can increase your risks of adverse side effects such as pigmentation changes.

At The Private Clinic, we do not perform any laser treatments on tanned skin. Any sun exposure should be avoided when having laser treatments.

Our laser specialists will be able to discuss this is more detail and analyse your skin at your consultation.