Clinician-led treatment planning · Wilmslow

Origin Glass Laser, planned around your skin and recovery.

Origin Glass Laser is considered after assessment of your skin, treatment area, medical history and the change you would like to discuss. Your clinician explains suitability, realistic outcomes, alternatives, patch testing where relevant, recovery, aftercare and material risks before a plan is agreed.

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Origin Laser before and after result at Dr Sknn
What your consultation should establish

Assess the skin, then choose the safest route.

These are assessment points rather than promised outcomes. Your clinician will explain what is realistic and appropriate for you.

Dr Eddie Shaffu, Medical Lead at Dr Sknn
Dr Eddie Shaffu Medical Lead · Dr Sknn
A medical view before a treatment view

A non-ablative fractional resurfacing consultation.

Origin uses a 1550 nm non-ablative fractional erbium-glass laser. Fractional columns of thermal treatment are created while the surface remains non-ablated, so suitability, settings and recovery differ from ablative CO2 resurfacing.

Assessment considers skin type, pigmentation risk, the concern being treated, medicines, recent sun exposure, previous procedures and the downtime you can accommodate. A patch test or preparatory skincare may be required.

Temporary redness, swelling, heat, dryness and bronzing can occur. Pigment change, infection, scarring and an unsatisfactory response are less common but important risks discussed before consent. Results and the number of sessions vary.

A consultation may conclude that a different treatment—or no treatment—is the safest and most appropriate recommendation.
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What to expect

A clear route from assessment to review.

The exact plan varies by treatment and patient; these are the decision points that remain consistent.

01 · Before

History, goals and suitability.

Your clinician reviews medical history, medicines, previous treatment, the relevant area and the change you would like to discuss. Suitability, alternatives and risks are covered before a plan is agreed.

02 · Plan

A measured, individual route.

If treatment is suitable, the approach and expected course are selected for your anatomy, skin or hair and goals. The safest recommendation may be a staged plan, another treatment or no treatment.

03 · After

Recovery, review and aftercare.

You receive individual aftercare, warning signs and review guidance. Response and recovery vary between patients, and no particular outcome can be guaranteed.

Preparing relevant clinic results...

Photographs show individual patients. Results vary and do not guarantee a particular outcome.

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Questions before booking

Frequently asked questions.

Clear, general information to support—not replace—your individual consultation.

How are device settings and suitability decided?
The clinician reviews the indication, skin type, pigment response, medicines, recent sun exposure and previous procedures. Patch testing or preparation may be required.
How many treatments will I need?
That depends on the concern, treatment route and your response. The clinician will explain whether one visit, a course or maintenance may be appropriate and when progress can be judged.
What downtime should I expect?
Recovery varies by treatment and patient. Expected redness, swelling, tenderness, bruising, dryness, sensitivity or other route-specific effects are explained before you decide.
When will I see a result?
Timing varies with the treatment and individual biology. Some effects are early while others develop gradually; no particular appearance or degree of change can be guaranteed.
Who may not be suitable?
Suitability depends on medical history, medicines, pregnancy or breastfeeding status where relevant, infection, skin condition, previous procedures and treatment-specific factors reviewed in consultation.
What aftercare will I receive?
You receive individual written or verbal aftercare, warning signs, contact guidance and the appropriate review timing for the chosen treatment.
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