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The Benefits of Laser Treatments

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by Cosmetic Surgeon Nick Percival

Laser treatments have gained popularity in the past decade or so. At one time they were used sparingly for certain extreme situations like acne or scarred skin but now The Laser Treatment Clinic and other clinics all over the world are using laser treatments as an effective treatment for many conditions. Laser treatments can have noticeable effects on acne, stretch marks, scarring, tattoo removal and much more. This treatment option is also quite affordable even if there are a number of treatments needed.

Acne
Acne is a condition that can affect anyone at any age and of any gender. Acne can present itself on the face and neck but also it is common on the shoulders and back. People really struggle with acne and often if their condition is so severe, topical treatments are not enough. Acne can make a person feel very self conscious but luckily laser treatments at The Laser Treatment Clinic can clear up the issue in just a few short treatments. Once the acne has been cleared up you can also use laser treatments as a way to fade acne scars which can sometimes be as upsetting as acne itself.

laser stretchmark removalStretch Marks
Stretch marks occur on many women when they are pregnant and you can also get stretch marks for other reasons such as if you lost or gained a substantial amount of weight in a short duration of time. Some stretch marks are mild and very light in color so they are not noticeable. Unfortunately, many people get stretch marks that are very dark purple or brown in color and they stand out. The best bet for removing stretch marks is laser treatment but also the treatment needs to be done as quickly after developing the stretch marks as possible. A few treatments may be needed to get rid of the stretch marks considerably but The Laser Treatment Clinic has had great success with helping people get rid of these nasty stripes.

Scars
Scars can occur for a number of reasons. You may have had bad acne as a teenager, you may have had stitches somewhere on your body where scarring was left behind or you may have had emergency surgery which left surgical scars behind. No matter what the cause of the scarring, laser treatments can help fade these scars over time.

Birth Marks
Birth marks come in all shapes, sizes and colors. Some people have a light brown birth mark that is very small in size where others may have a very dark, ‘port wine’ birthmark that covers a large portion of the body. Birthmarks may be very hard to fade even with laser treatments but this is the best option you have for fading your birthmark rather than using harsh chemicals or bleaching agents that could damage your skin.

Tattoo Removal
At the time it might seem like a good idea to get that tattoo you have wanted for a long time but as you get older you might regret your decision. Tattoos typically are forever but now you can seek laser treatments for tattoo removal purposes. Sometimes it can take up to 8 or so treatments to get rid of the tattoo but you will see significant fading in just a few visits.

You can contact The Laser Treatment Clinic to find out more information on how you can improve the way you look and feel. Depending on what you are looking to have done, you might see results in just one laser treatment. Sometimes it can take multiple treatments to get the full effect that you are looking for.

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Dr. Nick Percival

Nick is on the GMC Specialist Register for plastic surgery and he is one of the foremost Cosmetic Surgeons in the UK (TATLER MAGAZINE). Nick is an international expert on facial rejuvenation and he pioneered the introduction of Obagi skin treatments in the UK and one of the first users of the CO2 laser in skin treatments.
For more details please visit: http://www.cosmeticsurgery-partners.co.uk/about-us/meet-team/mr-nick-percival/

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