LaserMe at AARVA

LaserMe uses a 1470 nm diode laser to create microscopic columns of heat just beneath the skin, with healthy skin left between them. The surface stays intact, and as the skin repairs each column it produces new collagen and elastin. Over a course, that shows as smoother texture, softer lines and a more even tone.

LaserMe is used for fine lines, crepey skin, rough texture, enlarged pores, mild to moderate acne scarring, stretch marks, scars and sun damage. It can be used on the face, around the eyes, on the neck and chest, and on the body.

LaserMe is non-ablative, so it keeps the surface intact, needs almost no downtime and works over a course of sessions. UltraClear resurfaces the skin, so it can make a bigger change in fewer sessions but needs more recovery. Some plans use both at different stages.

It suits people who want steady improvement in skin quality without time off. It is not suitable during pregnancy, with an active skin infection or cold sore, with a recent tan, or if you tend to form raised (keloid) scars. We discuss timing if you have taken oral acne medication in the last six months.

Often, yes, with settings adjusted for your skin. Any laser carries some risk of temporary darkening in darker skin tones, so we may suggest a test patch first.

Redness, mild swelling, warmth and a rough feel to the skin for a few days are expected. Less commonly, the skin can darken temporarily, cold sores can flare, or small crusts can form. Lasting colour change, blistering and scarring are rare.

With numbing cream, most people find it comfortable. It feels warm and prickly while the laser moves across the skin.

Very little. Expect a day or two of pinkness and a few days of slightly rough skin. Most people are back at work the next day, and make-up is usually fine after 24 hours. Wear SPF 50 daily throughout your course.

Usually three to five, three to four weeks apart. Scars and stretch marks may need more. Many people then return once or twice a year to maintain the result.

Skin looks fresher about a week after each session. The main change builds across the course and for around three months after the last session, as new collagen matures.

It can soften their texture and colour, particularly while they are still pink or red. Older white stretch marks improve less, and we will be honest about what to expect.

LaserMe is available at Aarva on Midland Drive, Royal Sutton Coldfield, a short drive from Four Oaks, Walmley, Erdington, Lichfield, Tamworth and north Birmingham. Parking is available nearby.

LaserMe at Aarva is priced individually, with course pricing where it helps. A skin booster added in the same visit is priced separately. You receive the full price in writing at your consultation before you commit. LaserMe also earns points in the Aarva Circle.