At his clinic in Glasgow, Dr. Darren McKeown uses the HALO laser, an advanced skin resurfacing procedure that combines non-ablative and ablative fractional lasers for a glow-enhancing effect. McKeown knows his stuff and his results-driven treatment treats fine lines and wrinkles, sun damage, enlarged pores and scars all in one, with minimal downtime. Think smoother, younger-looking skin without having to book a week off.
Fractional laser
You’ve probably already heard of Fraxel, which refers to the fractional laser brand known for improving the texture, tone and appearance of the skin, effectively and efficiently. It’s one of the most well-known lasers for a reason: as the name suggests, fractional lasers target only a fraction of the skin at a time, without affecting the surrounding tissue, for faster healing and minimal damage. Non-ablative Fraxel is particularly adept at treating acne scars, but it also works wonders for fine lines, sun damage and uneven skin pigmentation.
For anyone who has experienced severe acne in the past and still bears the scars, fractional lasers have the ability to dramatically reduce both discoloration and texture differences. In the Dr Dray Clinic, the team has both the equipment and expertise to deliver a truly personalized Fraxel treatment, with a reputation built on attention to detail and unparalleled results. The whole process starts with a detailed consultation, which will create the ultimate plan for clearer and smoother skin.
Nd:Yag laser
Penetrating deep into the skin to boost collagen production, Nd:Yag lasers are extremely gentle yet incredibly effective rejuvenators, promoting cell renewal, healing the skin and treating broken veins and capillaries. Nd:Yag is also known as the best and safest laser option for darker skin tones as it is not absorbed by skin pigment.
In the Skin Laundry, the carbon laser facial involves applying a thin layer of carbon lotion before deploying the Nd:Yag laser. Formulated with hyaluronic acid, vitamin C and antioxidants, the charcoal lotion is then heated and activated by the laser, which deeply cleanses, exfoliates and rejuvenates, for beautifully glowing results. And all this in 15 minutes flat, making this a real possibility for a lunchtime pickup.
Baby laser
You can call it a non-ablative thulium laser, or you can go with the much more user-friendly “baby laser” – either way, this no-downtime cult option is all about the tiny channels it creates deep in the dermis. Kichi, the London skin studio that made the Baby Face treatment famous, claims that these channels not only stimulate collagen production but also allow up to 90 percent absorbency of serums applied afterwards. And the result is – you guessed it – baby-soft skin with tight pores, smoothed wrinkles and a youthful glow. The treatment also includes the use of frozen cryoballs, which have the dual benefits of soothing inflammation and reawakening the skin with the much-hyped Hollywood trick of plunging your face into a bowl of ice water.
