If there’s one positive thing you can do for your skin before the summer months really take hold, it’s to book a results driven, no-downtime laser treatment or two, to target and blitz any immediate and visual concerns.

According to the aesthetic experts at 111 Harley St, “not only are laser treatments a fast way to rejuvenate, resurface or clear your skin, but also fewer sunnier days makes avoiding any sun exposure following your treatment even easier.”

So which laser treatment should you spend your money on? We reveal the latest advanced options, whether you’re looking to address redness, pigmentation, thread veins, uneven skin tone or signs of ageing.

BBL HEROic 

Relatively new to the UK market and tried and tested by us, BBL Heroic is a next-generation intense pulsed light laser treatment that utilises AI to give perfect overlap of skin coverage, in turn optimising the results. It works on banishing red and brown pigment and vascular issues, boosting skin tone and texture, as well as acne and unwanted hair, and is also suitable for use on the body, erasing sun spots/damage, redness, and dull skin—hands, arms, décolleté, legs and back can all be treated.

In fact, there’s little that this piece of kit can’t do, short of making your tea in the morning. The most impressive thing about BBL Heroic is that it’s super quick and can treat large areas in minutes thanks to the smart AI technology; my décolleté and hand treatment took less than 15 minutes, with a pain factor of around 2-3—numbing cream is not required. The skin on my chest was a bit red for a few hours but otherwise there’s no downtime, so a session can be easily slotted into a lunch hour, and you'll have plenty of time for lunch, too.

Effective on most skin types to Fitzpatrick V, a noticeable improvement can be seen after just one treatment. This is something that I can attest to, as after a few days, my décolleté looked fresher and clearer with a small thread vein diminished. I honestly wasn’t expecting much, but I’ve already booked in for another round.

Book in: Jennifer Doyle, The Clinic Holland Park, London

Laser Genesis 

While not new, Laser Genesis is a quick and pain free laser that is a favourite of many aesthetic practitioners—it uses micro-pulses of light to reduce redness and rosacea, fade age spots, reduce acne and acne scarring, minimise large pores and restore a healthy glow to the skin.

The near-infrared technology uses a 1064nm laser to gently heat the dermis and stimulate collagen, which in turn helps to reverse the hands of time and any tell-tale signs of ageing. It can be used on all skin types and tones, and is virtually pain free—some patients have even called the gentle heat relaxing. Four to six treatments are recommended for best results.

“My favoured option for a global skin boost is Laser Genesis, a non-invasive laser treatment designed to boost collagen and elastin production and visibly improve fine lines, acne scars, large pores, and uneven skin tone,” says Facial Aesthetics Doctor Maryam Zamani. “It can also help break up superficial pigmentation seen with melasma. With no downtime, the laser can also create an instant lift and gorgeous glow before an event.”

Book in: Dr Anna Hemming, Thames Skin Clinic, Twickenham

ADVATx 

“ADVATx will change everything you thought you knew about lasers, as it gives you on the day results without downtime,” say the experts at 111 Harley Street. Said to be the gold standard of laser treatments, this cutting-edge, non-ablative resurfacing treatment is also perfect for maintaining excellent dermal health and giving the skin an overall rejuvenated, glowing look.

It’s actually the world’s only medical, dual laser, emitting both 1064nm and 1319nm wavelengths for a customisable treatment that can target acne and acne scarring, tone and texture, melasma, vascular concerns, rosacea and redness, sun damage, and lines and wrinkles—it can also shrink enlarged pores and limit oil production.

A real all-rounder laser treatment with no pain or downtime, it has been approved for use on all skin types, including dark skin tones, to restore the dermis and epidermis to its former glory.

Book in: 111 Harley Street, London