Visible veins are a sign that they are damaged and working inefficiently. The laser works to destroy those veins which are enlarged and visible at the surface of the skin.

This may sound dramatic, but the blood simply flows through deeper, healthier veins, leaving the skin looking clearer and generally in much better health.

As well as treating the visible veins that cause redness, laser treatment also promotes healing and regeneration, stimulating the body’s natural healing responses for producing new skin cells.

This further improves the complexion, delivering tighter skin and a fresher appearance thanks to the body’s own rejuvenation mechanisms.

Cosmedics Aesthetic Doctors use the Harmony XL Pro laser machine.

This is a very advanced and versatile machine which treats a range of conditions using specially designed settings to deliver the best possible impact.

Medical Director, Dr Ross Perry, who has personally selected the Harmony XL Pro machine for excellent safety with outstanding results.

We believe the Harmony XL Pro laser machine it is the very best laser technology available today. Features include:

• 1064 Q-Switched Nd:YAG laser technology
• High powered Near Infrared technology
• Double rod laser configuration maximises energy production
• Narrow pulse widths with multiple peaks of energy

With other systems such as IPL, laser skin treatment can be uncomfortable.  However, with the Harmony XL Pro system, you can expect to notice a warming sensation but it will not be uncomfortable.

There is no need for local anaesthetic, numbing or chilling prior to treatment.

Simultaneous contact cooling technology is incorporated into the applicator tip to cool the skin during treatment for longer periods of time, further minimising the risk of side effects as well as ensuring a more comfortable treatment for patients.

There is a risk of short term redness and swelling, like heat rash. There is also a risk of pigmentation problems. These will be fully assessed and discussed during your consultation.

We recommend the following precautions after treatment:

• Avoid exercise for 12 hours
• Avoid heat treatments, sauna, steam room and other hot environments for up to 7 days
• Avoid exposure to the sun, sunbeds or self-tanning before and after laser skin tightening treatment
• Avoid any prolonged UV exposure for 28 days post-treatment
• Wear a high protection SPF following treatment
• Skin preparations such as retinol, glycolic or acne preparations should also be avoided and certain medications will make the skin sensitive to the laser light

It varies according to severity of the condition, sun exposure and other lifestyle factors. Results generally last for 24 months and we recommend a top-up treatment once a year to maintain the benefit

Traditionally some laser or IPL treatments are only suitable for fair skin. However, Harmony XL Pro treatments are safe and effective for all skin types and can provide reliable, long term results in reducing redness, veins and rosacea.

We also offer Harmony XL Pro for:

• Laser/IPL skin treatment
• Laser pigmentation treatment
• ClearLift laser rejuvenation treatment