Before having this treatment, a topical numbing cream will be applied for around 45 minutes to an hour. This will make the treatment much more comfortable for you.

One patient described this laser treatment as feeling quite ‘spicy’ on the skin, and one patient said that it feels similar to when oil spits on your skin from a pan while cooking.

Luckily, due to the advanced nature of the laser, the treatments are very quick so this will help ensure any discomfort experienced is minimal.

The 1570nm non-ablative fractional laser works by delivering targeted thermal energy deep into the dermis, where it penetrates water-rich tissue and creates controlled microthermal zones without damaging the surface of the skin.

This wavelength is particularly effective because it bypasses the epidermis and focuses its energy at a depth where collagen and elastin fibers reside, generating a uniform heating effect that stimulates the skin’s natural repair mechanisms. One of the most important biological responses triggered by this process is the production of heat shock proteins, which are specialised molecules that act as cellular protectors and messengers during times of stress. When the skin cells sense the rise in temperature, they respond by up-regulating these proteins, which in turn activate fibroblasts and initiate a cascade of healing and regenerative pathways.

This controlled stress response encourages the breakdown of old, damaged collagen and the formation of new, stronger collagen fibers, leading to improved firmness, elasticity, and texture over time. As the laser heats without ablating the surface, patients experience powerful dermal remodelling with minimal downtime, making the 1570nm laser a scientifically-backed solution for rejuvenation, scar reduction, and long-term skin health.

The 1570nm non-ablative laser offers the perfect balance of results and convenience stimulating deep elastin renewal to smooth wrinkles, fade scars, and restore youthful firmness with little to no downtime.

It’s safe for all skin types, it delivers long-lasting improvements in:

• Texture
• Tone,
• Radiance

Making it one of the most effective and patient-friendly treatments for total skin rejuvenation!

Yes you can! The biggest benefit of combining both is that the CO2 laser stimulates collagen, while the 1570nm laser triggers elastin production. So when you combine them together you’ll not only experience less downtime compared to having a solely CO2-based treatment, but you’ll increase both these essential anti-ageing proteins for healthier, younger skin.

Combining a CO₂ laser with a 1570nm non-ablative laser offers a powerful, synergistic approach to skin rejuvenation by addressing both the surface and deeper layers of the skin in one.

By combining these two modalities, patients benefit from the immediate resurfacing and tightening effects of the CO₂ laser along with the long-term collagen renewal and scar remodelling promoted by the 1570nm wavelength. This dual approach allows for more comprehensive results, such as smoother texture, improved tone, reduced scars, and firmer, more youthful-looking skin, and often with fewer total treatment sessions than using either technology alone.

When performed by Dr Yannis, this combination delivers transformative outcomes while still balancing safety and recovery time.

The CO₂ laser is an ablative technology that precisely removes microscopic columns of damaged skin tissue on the surface, effectively improving issues such as deep wrinkles, pigmentation, and textural irregularities. This resurfacing action not only reveals fresher skin but also primes the tissue for deeper remodelling.

The 1570nm non-ablative laser, on the other hand, penetrates beneath the epidermis into the dermis, where it gently heats the tissue to stimulate elastin production through controlled thermal injury and the activation of heat shock proteins.

This treatment is not suitable for anyone with the following contradtictions:

• Cancer; in particular, skin cancer
• Pregnancy (including IVF)
• Use of photosensitive medication and herbs for which 1570nm light exposure is contra-indicated
• Diseases which may be stimulated by light at 1570nm
• Prolonged exposure to sun or artificial tanning during the 3 to 4 weeks prior to treatment and post treatment
• History of keloids or hypertrophic scarring
• Active infection of herpes simplex in the treatment area
• Uncontrolled Diabetes
• Fragile and dry skin
• Hormonal disorders (that are stimulated under pulsed light)
• Use of anticoagulants
• Epilepsy
• History of coagulopathies
• Immune deficiency disease or an immuno-compromised status
• Oral or topical use of retinoids (Accutane)