Elan Medical Skin Clinic stands out from the crowd, as we are a nurse-led medical centre, registered with the Care Quality Commission that you can depend on. Our Medical Director Sue Ibrahim is a nurse consultant in dermatology, and in addition our resident laser practitioner is a fully qualified, registered nurse. So now you’ve found a trustworthy practitioner, what are the reasons to try Laser Hair Removal?

1. Premium Service and Premium Results

As part of our professional and outstanding treatment, we have one of the best and most reliable laser hair removal machines available. We are passionate about making our treatments accessible to all, and Soprano ICE can treat every skin tone, every shade of hair, on any part of the body, including the most intimate areas.

Here’s an example of a typical client’s experience

“Staff are very friendly and helpful. The treatment was thorough and very personalised and well done. Thank you!”

2. It lasts longer than other methods (can be permanent!)

Hair removal lasers have been used by dermatologists since 1997 and approved by the United States FDA as a method for “permanent hair reduction”. Although every person hair growth cycles differentiate based on the person and area of the body; our clients tend to see significant results from Laser Hair Removal in the first few sessions. Elan Medical Skin Clinic’s Laser Hair Removal encourages hair to grow slowly, as well as more fine and fair. It’s crucial to treat hair with Laser Hair Removal in the earliest phase of the hair growth cycle (also known as the anagen stage) to implement permanent results. If clients continue to keep up with appointments every 4-6 weeks at the beginning of their treatment, they can expect an increase in the effectiveness and longevity of the Laser Hair Removal. Clients may be asked to come into the clinic for further appointments dependent on the area being treated, hair coarseness, hormones and general health.

3. Laser Hair Removal is a lot less painful

The sensitiveness of Laser Hair Removal typically range from ‘painless’ to ‘the flicking of an elastic band upon your skin’ dependent on the area you are being treated on. However most agree that Laser Hair Removal is a relatively painless alternative to methods like hot waxing, electrolysis and epilating.

4. Laser Hair Removal is fast

Laser hair removal eliminates hair quite literally at the speed of light. Laser Hair Removal is ideal for targeting large surface areas effectively yet promptly. Laser hair removal sessions can take anywhere from 5 minutes for a facial treatment, to a maximum of 45 mins depending on which part of the body is being treated to a half hour for larger body areas. For example; our underarm treatment can be completed within 15 minutes, with our full Hollywood taking less than an hour. No debris or treatment remnants to wash off post-treatment, clients can focus on their life, without worrying about daily shaving.

5. Laser Hair Removal reduces ingrown hairs

Ingrown hairs are painful, irritating and difficult to heal, especially in sensitive areas. The most common practices that encourage ingrown hairs are shaving and waxing, as these methods tend to break the hair ruggedly. The chance of Elan Medical Skin Clinic clients experiencing this uncomfortable issue is massively reduced with Laser Hair Removal, as the hair follicle is targeted directly. After the hair follicle is killed and damaged, it can no longer support hair growth, eliminating ingrown hairs.

If you have any additional queries about the procedure, or would like to make an enquiry to see if you’re eligible for this effective treatment, please do not hesitate to contact us. Our friendly and insightful team will be happy to answer any questions you may have. We provide a responsive service that aims to set your mind at ease and ensure you are fully informed before booking your consultation. At Elan Medical Skin Clinics in London and Essex, all new patients receive a thorough consultation and medical assessment prior to treatment.

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Elan Medical Skin Clinic’s aesthetic therapist, Amy (pictured with Charlie when he was tiny) is returning in April

Elan Medical Skin Clinics in Rayleigh and central London is delighted to announce that Amy, our aesthetic therapist will be returning from maternity leave in April. So get in quick before her book fills up!

Amy is an experienced aesthetic therapist and her fields of expertise are:

Laser hair removal

We have invested in one of the very best laser hair removal machines available to ensure that people of all skin types, skin colours and hair types can achieve hair-free skin. The Soprano ICE can treat every part of the body, including the most intimate areas, painlessly, quickly and effectively. Underarms can be treated in less than 15 minutes and a full Hollywood takes less than an hour.

Facial and body skin tightening

The highly successful range of body tightening and skin contouring treatments offered at Elan Medical Skin Clinics in Essex and central London can help re-shape, contour and tighten your skin. We use the latest technology that is designed to produce long-term results with minimal downtime. There are only a small number of clinics in the UK that provide the dual technology of fractional skin rejuvenation and near infra-red laser technology as a pain-free way to re-contour and boost your body.

Stretch mark removal

The Endymed 3Deep is the most technologically advanced radiofrequency treatment therapy available to revive and rejuvenate the natural production of new collagen and elastin. Treatment with the Intensif head triggers the skin’s natural healing process, reducing the appearance of stretch marks, wrinkles, acne and trauma scars. Your skin will also continue to improve up to a year after your last treatment session.

How do I request a cosmetic consultation?

Please call Elan Medical Skin Clinic on 01268 770660 between 9.30am and 5pm Monday to Saturday or you can complete the online booking request form and pay your consultation fee online via PayPal. One of our reception team will then confirm your appointment by phone or email, whichever you prefer.

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From acne to ageing, wrinkles to blemishes, sugar has a lot to answer for. Sugar and high GI (glycemic index) foods lead to a spike in insulin levels and this causes inflammation throughout our bodies. Sugar also binds to collagen making the skin stiff. The technical term for this is a process called glycation. It’s simple really: less sugar equals better skin – and the results can very often be seen in just a week.

Insulin spikes are linked to acne breakouts and can cause the skin to appear red and inflamed. This is because inflammation produces enzymes that break down collagen and elastin, resulting in sagging skin and wrinkles.

As well as increasing the effects of ageing, glycation can also exacerbate skin conditions like acne and rosacea. There’s also a cumulative effect of eating too much sugar – the more we eat, the more likely it is we’ll develop insulin resistance, and this can lead to excess hair growth and dark patches on the neck and in body creases.

The good news is…

The team at Elan Medical Skin Clinics in central London and Rayleigh in Essex can help with many of the downsides and effects of eating too much sugar. Our award-winning nurse consultant, Sue Ibrahim, has more than 30 years’ experience in dermatology. She is an expert in skin conditions and her friendly and professional manner will instantly put you at ease.

Acne

We have a wide variety of treatment options to help control acne and prevent scarring. Evidence suggests that a combination of treatments can produce a better outcome and help keep acne under control. Here are some of the acne treatments that we may recommend:

• Prescription medications to reduce the outbreak of spots
• Elan Medical Skin Systems for Acne
• LED Phototherapy to reduce facial redness
• Elan Medical Skin Peels for superficial blemishes and scars
• Fractional Skin Resurfacing for deep acne scars
• Surgical scar revision

Wrinkles

Sue Ibrahim, has more than 15 years’ experience in advanced wrinkle reduction procedures. Done properly, no-one should be able to tell you’ve had wrinkle reduction or dermal fillers. Elan Medical Skin Clinic is dedicated to providing the safest, most effective cosmetic treatments on the market today, which is why we use the revolutionary Soprano Near Infrared. This effective cosmetic procedure safely and effectively produces thermal heat to warm the inner layers of the skin, promoting the formation of collagen and causing the skin to contract, which is essential for a smoother, firmer and younger look.

Rosacea

We use a combination of treatments for rosacea and do our utmost to provide the best outcome for you. These include:

• Prescription medications to reduce the outbreak of spots
• Elan Medical Skin Systems for rosacea
• DermaCalm Treatment instantly calms skin that has been affected by a trigger
• LED Phototherapy to reduce facial redness
• Veinwave treatment to close down any visible thread/spider veins
• Fractional Skin Resurfacing to treat uneven skin texture

Excessive hair growth

Elan Medical Skin Clinic has invested in one of the very best laser hair removal machines available to ensure that people of all skin types, skin colours and hair types can achieve hair-free skin. The Soprano ICE can treat every part of the body, including the face and most intimate areas, painlessly, quickly and effectively.

If you would like to find out more, please contact us today.

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Painless laser hair removal from Elan Medical Skin Clinic in Rayleigh, Essex

We know it sounds too good to be true, but the Soprano ICE really is the complete solution for painless laser hair removal. Elan Medical Skin Clinics’ medical director, Sue Ibrahim, a nurse consultant in dermatology, has many years’ experience in laser hair removal for her clients from across central London and Essex, so you can rest assured that you are in very safe hands.

The Soprano ICE can treat every part of the body, including the most intimate areas, painlessly, quickly and effectively. Underarms can be treated in less than 15 minutes and a full Hollywood takes less than an hour.

The Soprano ICE is the preferred laser of advanced clinics and leading physicians around the world – and we are delighted to offer this remarkable, award-winning hair removal system at our Elan Medical Skin Clinic in Rayleigh, Essex. With a proven safety record, this system allows us to treat a wide range of skin and hair types, including tanned skin all year round.

We are dedicated to offering our clients the safest, most effective cosmetic treatments on the market today and invest in the very best equipment to ensure excellent results every time. Contact us today about laser hair removal.

Special offer!

If you and a friend spend up to £350 on Elan treatments, DermaActive products or a combination of both by March 31st 2017 then you’ll receive a £50 voucher (split between you and your friend) that can be spent on Elan treatments or DermaActive products of your choice.

Terms & Conditions
There is no cash alternative
Vouchers must be redeemed by the valid-to date
Voucher is not transferable
Voucher value to be shared between both parties

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