Pigmented lesions

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Irregular pigmentation may now be easily treated with laser therapy using intense pulsed light (IPL). Unsightly age spots, sun spots or liver spots can be removed with this non-invasive rejuvenation treatment that can be safely used on the face, neck, hands or body.

Prices from £200

 

 

Frequently asked questions

How is the treatment carried out?

A layer of gel is applied to the area of skin so as to guide the light to the skin. The area may also be cooled to increase comfort during treatment. The light applicator is placed on the skin and a short pulse of light is released. The applicator is then moved to the neighbouring area and the process is repeated until the entire area is treated. The chilled gel is removed and the area moisturised using aloe vera gel.

Firstly a cool gel is applied to the area of treatment which transports the pulses of light from the laser applicator which is placed against the skin. The applicator is moved around the treatment area

Am I suitable for treatment?

Yes, almost everyone can be treated apart from very dark skinned and tanned individuals. However, not all pigmented lesions can be treated. Large, dark moles should not be treated, nor should lesions covering a large part of the body. The pigmented marks that respond the best are superficial lesions such as those caused by sun damage (sun spots) and freckles.

Everyone is eligible for this treatment except for people who are very dark skinned or tanned. Some skin pigmentation conditions such as large dark moles should not be treated and it is not recommended that large areas of the body receive this treatment. However it is an excellent treatment for superficial lesions and pigmentation damage from sun spots and freckles.

What other contra-indications are there to treatment?

  • Photo-sensitivity
  • Darker skin or recently tanned skin
  • Keloid scarring (overgrowth of scar tissue)
  • Active herpes (cold sores)
  • Skin infections


How does the treatment feel?

Any discomfort is usually described as acceptable and similar to a quick hot pin prick and although individuals vary anaesthesia is not required.

What should I expect after the treatment?

It is normal to have redness and for the skin to feel slightly warmer after treatment. Lesions will darken and become more apparent in the beginning but these marks will gently flake off the skin’s surface and new healthy skin will be revealed. Such marks may reappear if exposed to the sun so an effective sunscreen should be applied to protect the area.

Are there any side effects?

The skin of some patients becomes quite red immediately after treatment. However, most patients experience no side effects and the redness usually disappears within hours to a few days. Very rarely hyper-pigmentation (darkening), hypo-pigmentation (whitening) or blistering of the skin may occur, but these are usually temporary.

No side effects have been reported apart from the immediate reddening of the area following treatment and this will disappear sometimes within hours or maybe a couple of days. In a few cases hyper-pigmentation (darkening), hypo-pigmentation (whitening) or even blistering of the skin has happened but these conditions usually disappear.

How long does each treatment take?

A typical session will last between 15 – 30 minutes but this will depend on the size and type of pigmentation.

How many treatments are necessary?

Similarly the number of treatments will depend on the individual condition but normally 1-3 treatments will be needed and they should occur at regular intervals of 4-6 weeks.

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Clinics Located in the South:
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Welcome to Court House Clinics. Under the guidance of Dr Patrick Bowler (well known from the television programme “10 years younger”) Court House has grown to offer a huge range of cosmetic and beauty treatments. Whilst these cover everything from high surgery treatments such as a face lift through to cosmetic injections for lines and wrinkles, in recent times laser hair removal has become one of our most popular treatments. Laser hair removal is a great way to deal with the growth of unwanted hair without having to go through the day-to-day ritual of shaving. With so many people coming to us for laser hair removal, we are now in position to offer it at a very competitive price. We also have regular promotions on it as well, for both new and existing hair removal customers.

Cosmetic Surgery

Cosmetic surgery is no longer the preserve of the rich and famous but is now accessible to everyone. This is largely due to safer techniques, reduced downtime with shorter scars, and greater awareness due to media exposure. It is also partly down to the larger number of people who have had non-surgical treatments before diving straight into cosmetic surgery.

The most common treatment that is carried out is liposuction (tummy tuck), rhinoplasty (nose reshaping), otoplasty (ear correction) and blepharoplasty (eyebag or eyelid surgery). These are often carried out in conjunction with treatments such as chin or cheek implants.

The most common surgery carried on women is breast enlargement (augmentation) and then mastopexy (breast uplift) closely followed by breast reduction surgery and face-lifts. However we are also seeing a marked increase for requests for labia and vaginal plastic surgeries.

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Non-Surgical Cosmetic Treatments

The demand for non-surgical treatments has grown at an even faster rate than cosmetic surgery. The treatments that are most in demand are laser hair removal and microdermabrasion treatments. These can mimic the effects of surgery or be used in combination with surgical procedures to enhance and prolong results.

For people with problem skin scientific breakthroughs now mean we are able to offer some of the best acne treatments available in combination with most effective anti aging treatments. For example we have invested in some of the latest acne laser treatment and when combined with chemical glycolic skin peels or perlane injections this can create similar effects as a cosmetic face-lift surgery and is very effect treatment for acne scarring.

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Hair loss is a distressing condition that affects many people. Here at Court House Clinics we offer a number of hair Loss Solutions. These treatments include hair hair transplantation, micrografting, follicular unit extraction and hair implantation. We also provide a number of treatments specific to female hair loss. To find out what is right for you please fill out our online hair loss consultation form.

Dr Patrick Bowler (Co-owner and Medical Director)
Dr Bowler has lectured extensively in Europe, the Middle East, the US and Australia. His study on the use of Intense Pulsed Light to treat dermatologic conditions was published in the January 2006 edition of the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology.

In 2001 Patrick co-founded The BACD (The British Association of Cosmetic Doctors) to develop physician training in the UK for doctors specialising in non-surgical cosmetic treatments and to provide the public with updated information and a list of qualified, experienced doctors.

Dr Bowler is regularly quoted on skin and cosmetic problems in the national press and regularly appears on national TV on news/current affairs shows including CNN and BBC Breakfast, Five News and consumer programmes such as LK Today and GMTV. He was one of the experts featured on the first two series of Channel 4 series 10 Years Younger and the Who'll Age Worst on UKTV Style. He is the author of the Nervous Girls Guide to Nip & Tuck

Dr Robin Stones (Medical Director for the North of England)
Dr Robin Stones is the Court House Clinic Medical Director for the North of England and he brings a general dermatological expertise to his cosmetic work. Dr Stones qualified in medicine at Manchester University in 1983. He holds the Diploma in Dermatology from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow. He has been involved in private cosmetic dermatology for 10 years and was Director of Non-Surgical business for Surgicare for 5 years.

Dr Stones is a recognised expert in the use of lasers in dermatology and teaches and trains doctors in this speciality. He is a member of the British Association of Cosmetic Doctors, the British Medical Laser Association, the International Dermoscopy Society, an associate member of the British Association of Dermatologists and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Medicine.

Clinic Locations
Court House Clinics has facilities throughout the UK. The original Court House was opened in Brentwood, Essex in 1998. This was closely followed by our second clinic in Harley Street London, that is now located close by in Wimpole Street. We established our next clinic in Haywards Heath, Sussex only ten miles from Brighton. Since then we have expanded to the centre of Birmingham, Stockport on the outskirts of Manchester, Sheffield in the heart of Yorkshire and also to Derby.

In 2005 Court House Clinics bought the Hunting Clinic in Maidenhead.

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