Laser hair removal · Prices · Battersea SW11
Laser hair removal prices in London.
We price every area and every tier openly. The full clinic price list is below, every area and bundle from a single session to a course of 10, and the figure shown is the figure you pay at the till.
Laser hair removal at Melatone in Battersea is priced per area and per course of 7. A full body course of 7 is £1,936 for women and £1,568 for men, and small areas start from £28 a session on a course. Every course begins with a £10 patch test, deducted from your course. On darker skin we use the 1064nm wavelength; the price is the same for every skin tone.
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Current offer
Your first laser course with us: a course of 7 for half the single-session price.
For a patient's first laser course only. Offer prices are payable upfront at the start of the course. The offer price is 3.5 times the single-session price, so it is half of seven single sessions. Not combinable with other offers. Every course still begins with the £10 patch test, deducted from your course.
- UnderarmsCourse of 7, £147. That is £21 a session against £42 booked singly.
- Upper LipCourse of 7, £140. That is £20 a session against £40 booked singly.
- Full Face & NeckCourse of 7, £367.50. That is £53 a session against £105 booked singly.
- Beard Line & NecklineCourse of 7, £332.50. That is £48 a session against £95 booked singly.
- Full LegsCourse of 7, £665. That is £95 a session against £190 booked singly.
- HollywoodCourse of 7, £385. That is £55 a session against £110 booked singly.
- Full Body (Female)Course of 7, £1,382.50. That is £198 a session against £395 booked singly.
- Male Full BodyCourse of 7, £1,120. That is £160 a session against £320 booked singly.
The full price list
Every area, single session to course of 10.
Every area and bundle, from a single session to a course of 10. Per-session figures are the course total divided by the number of sessions, rounded to the nearest pound.
43 areas shown. Prices are unchanged by filtering.
| Area | Single session | Course of 3 | Course of 7 | Course of 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bundles and signature packages | ||||
| Entry BundleUnderarms + Upper Lip · 45 minutes | £75 | £195£65 a session | £368£53 a session | £458£46 a session |
| Bikini BundleFemale Brazilian + Underarms · 1 hour | £125 | £325£108 a session | £613£88 a session | £763£76 a session |
| GatewayHollywood + Underarms · 1 hour | £140 | £364£121 a session | £686£98 a session | £854£85 a session |
| Hirsutism BundleUpper Lip + Chin + Sideburns + Jawline & Front of Neck · 1 hour | £195 | £507£169 a session | £956£137 a session | £1,190£119 a session |
| Chest & StomachChest + Full Stomach · 1 hour | £190 | £494£165 a session | £931£133 a session | £1,159£116 a session |
| Legs BundleFull Legs + Underarms · 1 hour 15 | £215 | £559£186 a session | £1,054£151 a session | £1,312£131 a session |
| Male TorsoFull Back + Shoulders + Chest · 1 hour 15 | £420 | £1,092£364 a session | £2,058£294 a session | £2,562£256 a session |
| TrilogyFull Legs + Hollywood + Underarms · 1 hour 15 | £310 | £806£269 a session | £1,519£217 a session | £1,891£189 a session |
| Full Body (Female)All areas except the face, including buttocks and bikini · 1 hour 45 | £395 | £1,027£342 a session | £1,936£277 a session | £2,410£241 a session |
| Male Full BodyAll areas except the face, buttocks and intimate areas · 1 hour 20 | £320 | £832£277 a session | £1,568£224 a session | £1,952£195 a session |
| Top-to-Toe (Female)Full Body (Female) + Face · 2 hours | £450 | £1,170£390 a session | £2,205£315 a session | £2,745£275 a session |
| Male Top-to-ToeMale Full Body + Face · 1 hour 35 | £375 | £975£325 a session | £1,838£263 a session | £2,288£229 a session |
| Face and neck | ||||
| Upper Lip30 minutes | £40 | £104£35 a session | £196£28 a session | £244£24 a session |
| Chin30 minutes | £45 | £117£39 a session | £221£32 a session | £275£28 a session |
| NoseFine nose hair · 30 minutes | £40 | £104£35 a session | £196£28 a session | £244£24 a session |
| Forehead & GlabellaForehead and between the brows · 30 minutes | £40 | £104£35 a session | £196£28 a session | £244£24 a session |
| Nape / Back of NeckHairline to the collar · 30 minutes | £45 | £117£39 a session | £221£32 a session | £275£28 a session |
| Sideburns45 minutes | £80 | £208£69 a session | £392£56 a session | £488£49 a session |
| CheeksTemple to jaw · 45 minutes | £90 | £234£78 a session | £441£63 a session | £549£55 a session |
| Jawline & Front of NeckThe razor-bump zone · 45 minutes | £70 | £182£61 a session | £343£49 a session | £427£43 a session |
| Full FaceTemples to jawline, excluding brows · 45 minutes | £110 | £286£95 a session | £539£77 a session | £671£67 a session |
| Full Face & NeckFull face plus jawline and front of neck, for less than Full Face alone · 1 hour | £105 | £273£91 a session | £515£74 a session | £641£64 a session |
| Men's beard | ||||
| Beard Line & NecklineCheek and neck lines cleaned up, beard kept · 30 minutes | £95 | £247£82 a session | £466£67 a session | £580£58 a session |
| Full Beard ShapingThe whole beard area · 45 minutes | £110 | £286£95 a session | £539£77 a session | £671£67 a session |
| Underarms, arms, hands and feet | ||||
| Underarms30 minutes | £42 | £109£36 a session | £206£29 a session | £256£26 a session |
| HandsIncluding fingers · 30 minutes | £45 | £117£39 a session | £221£32 a session | £275£28 a session |
| FeetIncluding toes · 30 minutes | £45 | £117£39 a session | £221£32 a session | £275£28 a session |
| Half ArmsForearms and hands, or above the elbow · 45 minutes | £120 | £312£104 a session | £588£84 a session | £732£73 a session |
| Full ArmsShoulder to hands · 1 hour | £150 | £390£130 a session | £735£105 a session | £915£92 a session |
| Body and back | ||||
| DecolletageUpper chest, above the sternum · 30 minutes | £60 | £156£52 a session | £294£42 a session | £366£37 a session |
| Navel LineStops at the pubic hairline · 30 minutes | £70 | £182£61 a session | £343£49 a session | £427£43 a session |
| ChestBelow the decolletage · 45 minutes | £120 | £312£104 a session | £588£84 a session | £732£73 a session |
| Shoulders45 minutes | £140 | £364£121 a session | £686£98 a session | £854£85 a session |
| Full StomachWhole abdomen, to the pubic hairline · 45 minutes | £90 | £234£78 a session | £441£63 a session | £549£55 a session |
| Buttocks (Female)Cheeks only · 45 minutes | £125 | £325£108 a session | £613£88 a session | £763£76 a session |
| Half BackUpper or lower · 1 hour | £130 | £338£113 a session | £637£91 a session | £793£79 a session |
| Full BackBelow the neck to the waist · 1 hour | £215 | £559£186 a session | £1,054£151 a session | £1,312£131 a session |
| Legs | ||||
| Quarter LegsQuarter upper or lower · 45 minutes | £85 | £221£74 a session | £417£60 a session | £519£52 a session |
| Half LegsLower or upper · 1 hour | £165 | £429£143 a session | £809£116 a session | £1,006£101 a session |
| Full LegsToes to thighs, inner thigh included · 1 hour | £190 | £494£165 a session | £931£133 a session | £1,159£116 a session |
| Bikini and intimate (women) | ||||
| Female Bikini LineLine only, perianal not treated · 45 minutes | £70 | £182£61 a session | £343£49 a session | £427£43 a session |
| Female BrazilianFront and bikini area only, perianal not treated · 45 minutes | £95 | £247£82 a session | £466£67 a session | £580£58 a session |
| HollywoodFront and bikini area only, perianal not treated · 45 minutes | £110 | £286£95 a session | £539£77 a session | £671£67 a session |
- A £10 patch test is required before your first session and comes off your laser cost.
- Triple-wavelength diode laser: 755, 808 and 1064 nm. The 1064 nm wavelength supports darker skin tones.
- Perianal is not treated for any patient. Brazilian and Hollywood cover the front and bikini area only. Male buttocks and male intimate areas are not on the menu.
Prices are the clinic price list and are the same for every skin tone. Every course begins with a £10 patch test, deducted from your course. Perianal is not treated for any patient, and male buttocks and male intimate areas are not on the menu.
Pricing
Choose how you want to commit.
Four tiers, the same price for every skin tone including Fitzpatrick V to VI, on the SmartDiode MD triple-wavelength platform. Single sessions for trial. Courses of 3, 7 and 10 for long-term reduction. Every course is one uniform ladder off the single-session price, so the saving per session is the same on every area.
The four tiers
Pay as you go
Single session
No commitment. Try a new area, top up an old course, or treat occasional hair. Premium clinical rate.
For convenience seekers
Course of 3
Intro
Test results before going further. 13% below the single-session rate. Top-up to a longer course any time within 6 months.
For new and cash-conscious clients
Course of 7
Signature
Our clinical protocol: one more session than the usual course of six, because laser only treats hairs in their growth phase. 30% below the single-session rate.
Long-term, results-driven clients
Course of 10
Lowest per session
For large or dense areas and hormone-driven hair, which can need more sessions. Our lowest per-session rate, 39% below pay-as-you-go.
Ultimate lifetime value
Price by area
What your area costs.
The areas people search for most, each answered with its price. Prices are per area and the same for every skin tone. Every course starts with a £10 patch test, which comes off the course, so you see how your skin responds before you commit.
Jump to: Hollywood · Brazilian · Bikini line · Face · Underarms · Back · Beard
How much does Hollywood laser hair removal cost in London?
A Hollywood is £539 for a course of 7, £77 a session, or £110 for a single session. Each appointment takes 45 minutes. It covers the front and the bikini area, for women. The perianal area is not treated for any client, and a chaperone is offered for every intimate area.
How much does Brazilian laser hair removal cost in London?
A Brazilian is £466 for a course of 7, £67 a session, or £95 for a single session. Each appointment takes 45 minutes. Like the Hollywood, it covers the front and the bikini area, for women, and the perianal area is not treated. Not sure which of the two you need? We go through it with you at the £10 patch test, before you commit to a course.
How much does bikini line laser hair removal cost in London?
A Bikini Line course of 7 is £343, £49 a session, or £70 for a single session. Each appointment takes 45 minutes. It treats the line only, the hair that shows outside underwear or swimwear, for women. If you want more covered, the Brazilian and the Hollywood are priced above.
How much does facial laser hair removal cost in London?
Upper Lip is £196 for a course of 7, £28 a session, or £40 for a single session. Chin is £221 for a course of 7, £32 a session, or £45 for a single session. For the whole face, Full Face & Neck is £515 for a course of 7, £74 a session, or £105 for a single session: the full face plus the jawline and front of the neck, for less than Full Face alone at £110 a session. All three are for women and men. For hormone-driven facial hair, the Hirsutism Bundle covers the upper lip, chin, sideburns, jawline and front of neck for £956 as a course of 7, and our laser for PCOS and hirsutism page covers it in more detail.
How much does underarm laser hair removal cost in London?
Underarms are £206 for a course of 7, £29 a session, or £42 for a single session, for women and men. Each appointment takes 30 minutes, one of the shortest on the list, which makes underarms a sensible place to start if you want to see how your skin and hair respond before adding more.
How much does back laser hair removal cost in London?
Full Back is £1,054 for a course of 7, £151 a session, or £215 for a single session, and covers below the neck to the waist. Half Back, upper or lower, is £637 for a course of 7, £91 a session, or £130 for a single session. Each appointment takes 1 hour. For men and women; shoulders are priced in the table above, and every area men book is on our laser for men page.
How much does laser beard removal cost in London?
Beard Line & Neckline is £466 for a course of 7, £67 a session, or £95 for a single session: the cheek and neck lines are cleaned up and you keep the beard. Full Beard Shaping, the whole beard area, is £539 for a course of 7, £77 a session, or £110 for a single session. Laser is widely used to ease ingrown hairs and razor bumps (pseudofolliculitis barbae), which affect afro and coarse hair disproportionately, and the 1064nm wavelength supports darker skin. We assess suitability at your patch test; individual results vary. More on ingrown hairs and razor bumps.
The three questions people ask before they book
How much does full body laser hair removal cost in London?
At Melatone™ in Battersea a full body course of 7 for women (all areas except the face) is £1,936, which is £277 a session. A single full body session is £395 and a course of 10 is £2,410 (£241 a session). The men's full body course of 7 (excluding the face, buttocks and intimate areas) is £1,568, which is £224 a session. Full body plus face is £2,205 for a course of 7 as Top-to-Toe (Female); Male Top-to-Toe is £1,838. Every course begins with a £10 patch test that is deducted from the course.
How much does laser hair removal cost in London and what should a course include?
Laser hair removal in London is priced per area and per course. At Melatone a course of 7 runs from £196 for the upper lip or nose to £1,936 for full body. A course should include a Fitzpatrick skin type assessment, the wavelength stated in nanometres, a patch test at the real treatment settings before the first full session, seven sessions spaced 4 to 6 weeks apart, contact cooling during treatment, aftercare advice, and a named practitioner who reviews your skin through the course. At Melatone every one of those is standard.
Where in London can I get full body laser hair removal, and what does a course cost?
Melatone Skin Clinic, Battersea, London SW11, a 10 to 14 minute walk from Clapham Junction. A full body course of 7 is £1,936 (£277 a session) for women and £1,568 (£224 a session) for men, and a single full body session is £395. A full body session takes about an hour and three quarters, on the SmartDiode MD platform, with 1064nm for darker skin. Laser is delivered by Catia Zaki, VTCT Level 4, under the clinical oversight of Arman Zaki, GMC-registered Physician Associate.
Calibrated for darker skin tones
Calibrated for every tone of melanin.
Our 1064 nm wavelength is the established standard for Fitzpatrick V and VI. The longer wavelength reaches the follicle without competing for the melanin sitting in your skin. Combined with conservative fluence chosen at your patch test, that is what the evidence supports for the deepest skin tones. No laser is entirely without risk on any skin tone, which is exactly why the wavelength, the settings and the clinician matter. The price on every row above is the same whatever your skin tone.
In clinic, Battersea
755nm
Diode, shallow
808nm
Diode, mid-depth
1064nm
Diode, deepest
Why wavelength matters
The right setting for your skin.
Laser hair removal works by delivering energy to melanin in the hair follicle. In lighter skin, most wavelengths perform similarly. In deeper skin, an ill-chosen wavelength can affect surface melanin as well, causing pigmentation changes and burns.
The 1064nm wavelength penetrates deeper while being absorbed less by surface melanin. It is the widely used standard for treating darker skin types. The SMARTDiode platform carries all three wavelengths so your clinician can select the precise combination at your patch test, based on your skin assessment.
Contact cooling is built in throughout the session to protect the skin surface. All settings are confirmed at your £10 patch test before your course begins. What happens at your patch test, and what to watch for afterwards.
What the price buys
What a laser course should include.
1 · Assessment
Fitzpatrick skin typing, in person
Before any settings are chosen. Assessment is led by Arman Zaki, GMC-registered Physician Associate, and it decides the wavelength, not a guess from a photo.
2 · Wavelength, in nanometres
1064nm on Fitzpatrick IV to VI
Our SmartDiode MD platform delivers 755nm, 808nm and 1064nm. A clinic that cannot tell you the wavelength it will use on you has not decided.
3 · Patch test at real settings
£10, at least 48 hours before
A small test area at the settings we intend to use, photographed and reviewed, then deducted from your course.
4 · Seven sessions, 4 to 6 weeks apart
Contact cooling throughout
Delivered by Catia Zaki, VTCT Level 4 laser practitioner, under clinical oversight. Progress tracked with photographs at consistent lighting.
5 · Aftercare and review
Daily SPF, no fresh tan, a named clinician
Any change in your skin is reviewed in clinic by the clinical team. Aftercare is part of the plan, not an upsell.
Straight pricing
No surprises at the till
No separate rate by skin tone. No pressure to buy a bigger course than your hair needs. The price in the table is the price you pay, and the £10 patch test comes off it.
Why a course, not one session: what the research says.
Laser only affects hair in its growth phase, so results build across sessions spaced weeks apart. A 2003 study of 100 women with Fitzpatrick IV to VI skin found that three to six sessions with an Nd:YAG, Alexandrite or diode laser gave a similar hair reduction of 35 to 40 percent at 12 months. A 2025 randomised split-face trial of 33 women with lower face hirsutism and Fitzpatrick III to V skin found that four sessions with a triple-wavelength diode laser (755, 810 and 1064nm), spaced 4 to 6 weeks apart, reduced hair density by about 74 percent one month after the last session. Both studies were small, neither used our SmartDiode MD, and the 2025 trial followed patients for only a month, so they may guide expectations but cannot predict your result. Individual results vary.
Citations (PubMed)
Galadari I. (2003). Comparative evaluation of different hair removal lasers in skin types IV, V, and VI. Int J Dermatol. PubMed 12581148.
Agashe AK, Desai SA, Bhat U, Gupta A, Nayak CS. (2025). Efficacy and safety of intense pulsed light therapy (IPL 690nm) and triple wavelength diode laser (755nm, 810nm, 1064nm) in treating lower face hirsutism in Fitzpatrick phototype III-V: a randomised split-face interventional study. Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol. PubMed 41100358.
Compare the areas
Where the value sits.
Bundles are priced below the sum of their parts, so if you want two or three areas the bundle is usually the cheaper route: the Gateway is £686 for a course of 7 (Hollywood plus underarms), and the Legs Bundle is £1,054 (full legs plus underarms), each less than the areas booked separately. Full Body (Female) at £1,936 covers every area except the face, Top-to-Toe (Female) adds the face for £2,205, and men have their own Male Torso, Male Full Body and Male Top-to-Toe bundles.
Small areas suit a first course if you want to see how your skin and hair respond: Underarms are £206 for a course of 7 and the Entry Bundle (underarms plus upper lip) is £368. For hormone-driven facial hair, the Hirsutism Bundle (lip, chin, sideburns, jawline and neck) is £956 for a course of 7; read more on laser for PCOS and hirsutism. Men's areas and prices are on the laser for men page.
Melatone referral programme
Refer a friend
& you both save.
first treatment
for you
No limits. Share with as many friends as you like. Credit applies to any non-prescription treatment over £100. Like every new client, your friend’s £10 patch test comes off their course.
Referral programme · terms & conditions
Eligibility. Open to existing Melatone clients aged 18 or over who have completed at least one paid treatment (patch test counts). Your referred friend must be a new client to Melatone with no prior treatment, consultation or patch-test booking.
How the £50 friend discount works. The £50 off applies to your friend’s first treatment booked at their patch test, on any non-prescription single treatment, course or bundle priced at £100 or more. Prescription-only treatments are excluded by law. The discount does not apply to the £10 patch test and cannot be redeemed on the patch test alone. As for every new client, the £10 comes off your friend’s course if they book one.
How your £50 credit works. £50 credit is added to your Melatone account within 7 days of your friend completing their first paid treatment (not just the patch test). Credit is non-transferable, cannot be exchanged for cash, and expires 12 months from issue. Applies to any non-prescription treatment, course, bundle or product over £100; it cannot be used towards any treatment that requires a prescription. One credit per successful referral, no cap on number of referrals.
Stacking. The referral discount cannot be combined with other promotional offers or model-day pricing. It can be used on a course or bundle at its published price, which must be £100 or more before the discount is taken off.
Tracking. Tell us your friend’s name when they book their patch test, or have them mention you. Referrals not registered at the time of patch test cannot be honoured retrospectively.
Changes. Melatone reserves the right to modify or end the programme at any time. Credits already issued will be honoured. Clinic at sole discretion in cases of suspected abuse.
Privacy. Personal data shared as part of a referral is processed under Melatone’s privacy policy. We do not share your details with the referred party beyond confirming the referral.
Melatone Skin Clinic Ltd, Co. No. 16794829, registered office 128 City Road, London EC1V 2NX.
The essentials
- Platform
- SmartDiode MD, with 1064nm for darker skin. Contact cooling throughout.
- Patch test
- £10, with a consultation and Fitzpatrick assessment, at least 48 hours before your first session. Deducted from your course.
- Course
- Seven sessions, four to six weeks apart. Single sessions and courses of 3 and 10 also available.
- Prices
- Full Body (Female) course of 7 £1,936 (£277 a session); Male Full Body £1,568. Upper Lip course of 7 £196. Underarms course of 7 £206. Nose course of 7 £196, single session £40.
- Who delivers it
- Laser by Catia Zaki, VTCT Level 4 laser practitioner, under the clinical oversight of Arman Zaki, GMC-registered Physician Associate.
- Skin tones
- Same price list for every skin tone. Suitable for all skin types, including Fitzpatrick V to VI, on the 1064nm setting.
- Not suitable
- During pregnancy or while breastfeeding. Fair, grey or red hair responds poorly, whatever the skin tone.
- Book
- book online for the £10 patch test, or message us on WhatsApp.
Common questions
Questions we actually get asked
How much does full body laser hair removal cost in London?
At Melatone in Battersea a full body course of 7 for women (all areas except the face) is £1,936, which is £277 a session. A single full body session is £395 and a course of 10 is £2,410 (£241 a session). The men's full body course of 7 (excluding the face, buttocks and intimate areas) is £1,568, which is £224 a session. Full body plus face is £2,205 for a course of 7 as Top-to-Toe (Female); Male Top-to-Toe is £1,838. Every course begins with a £10 patch test that is deducted from the course.
How much does laser hair removal cost in London and what should a course include?
Laser hair removal in London is priced per area and per course. At Melatone a course of 7 runs from £196 for the upper lip or nose (£28 a session) to £1,936 for full body (£277 a session), with underarms at £206 (£29 a session) and full legs at £931 (£133 a session). A course should include a Fitzpatrick skin type assessment, the wavelength stated in nanometres, a patch test at the real treatment settings before the first full session, seven sessions spaced 4 to 6 weeks apart, contact cooling during treatment, aftercare advice, and a named practitioner who reviews your skin through the course. At Melatone every one of those is standard.
Where in London can I get full body laser hair removal, and what does a course cost?
Melatone Skin Clinic offers full body laser hair removal in Battersea, London SW11, a 10 to 14 minute walk from Clapham Junction, on the SmartDiode MD platform with 1064nm for darker skin. A full body course of 7 is £1,936 (£277 a session) for women and £1,568 (£224 a session) for men, and a single full body session is £395. A full body session takes about an hour and three quarters. Laser is delivered by Catia Zaki, VTCT Level 4, under the clinical oversight of Arman Zaki, GMC-registered Physician Associate.
Are bundles cheaper than booking the areas separately?
Yes. Every bundle is priced below the sum of its parts. The Entry Bundle (underarms plus upper lip) saves £7 a session against the two areas booked separately, the Legs Bundle (full legs plus underarms) saves £17, the Hirsutism Bundle saves £40 and the Male Torso saves £55. Full Body (Female), Male Full Body and the two Top-to-Toe packages are priced as complete treatments in their own right.
Which laser hair removal course should I choose: a single session, or a course of 3, 7 or 10?
A single session suits a trial or a top-up. A course of 3 is 13% below the single-session rate per session and lets you see how your skin and hair respond before committing further. A course of 7 is our clinical protocol, 30% below the single-session rate, with one more session than the usual six, because laser only treats hairs in their growth phase. A course of 10 is the lowest per-session rate, 39% below pay-as-you-go, for large or dense areas and hormone-driven hair, which can need more sessions. The same ladder applies to every area: Underarms are £42 for a single session, £109 for a course of 3, £206 for a course of 7 and £256 for a course of 10.
Why is the standard course 7 sessions rather than 6?
Laser only affects hair in its active growth phase, and only a share of your hair is in that phase at any one time. Six sessions is the common industry course; we include a seventh at no extra per-session cost because it catches the last cycle of growth that a six-session course often leaves behind. Sessions are 4 to 6 weeks apart. Why the course is 7 is explained in full on our journal.
Do prices differ for darker skin?
No. The price list is the same for every skin tone. What changes is the wavelength and the settings, which are chosen at your patch test. On Fitzpatrick IV to VI we use the 1064nm wavelength, which reaches the follicle while sparing more of the surface pigment.
What does the £10 patch test include and is it refunded?
The £10 patch test visit includes a consultation, a Fitzpatrick skin assessment and a small test area at the settings we intend to use, at least 48 hours before your first full session. The £10 is deducted from the cost of your course. If the patch test shows laser is not right for you, we tell you so.
Can I book single sessions instead of a course?
Yes. Every area is available as a single session, from £40 for the upper lip, nose or forehead, and single sessions suit a trial or a top-up. A course gives a lower price per session and is what delivers the result, because hair reduction builds over sessions spaced across the growth cycle.
Is laser hair removal permanent?
It gives long-term hair reduction rather than guaranteed permanent removal. Over a course, treated hair grows back finer, lighter and sparser, and many people need only an occasional maintenance session afterwards. Hormone-driven areas can need more upkeep. We say this before you start, not after.
Does laser hair removal hurt?
Most people describe a hot flick against the skin, and contact cooling runs throughout the session. The £10 patch test shows you exactly how it feels at the settings we intend to use before you commit to a course.
How long between laser hair removal sessions?
Four to six weeks. Laser only affects hair in its active growth phase, so sessions are spaced to catch each cycle; going sooner does not speed things up.
Does laser hair removal cause cancer?
No. The laser uses light, not ionising radiation, and it is absorbed by pigment in the hair follicle at a depth of a few millimetres. There is no evidence that laser hair removal causes cancer. What it can do on the wrong settings is burn or mark the skin, which is why we patch test and choose the wavelength for your Fitzpatrick type.
Finding us in Battersea
Unit 13A, Battersea Business Centre, SW11 5QL.
On the south side of Lavender Hill, at the junction with Latchmere Road, in the London Borough of Wandsworth. 10 to 14 minutes on foot from Clapham Junction, or a short bus down Lavender Hill. We treat patients from across London, Clapham, Wandsworth, Battersea Park and Nine Elms among them. Bus routes 77, 87, 156 and 345 stop within two minutes of the door. Pay-and-display parking on Lavender Hill and Latchmere Road.
Important information
This page describes a regulated aesthetic service. Prices are correct at the date of publication; the clinic price list applies at the time of booking. Laser hair removal gives long-term hair reduction rather than guaranteed permanent removal, and results are built over a course of sessions. It is suitable for all skin types, including Fitzpatrick V to VI, when the appropriate 1064nm wavelength and settings are used; no treatment is entirely without risk, and individual results vary. Treatment follows an in-person consultation and a patch test, and is not suitable during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. Laser is delivered by a VTCT Level 4 practitioner under clinical oversight. Melatone Skin Clinic Ltd, Unit 13A, Battersea Business Centre, 99-109 Lavender Hill, London SW11 5QL. For complaints or concerns, contact the clinic directly.
The one cost a laser course does not cover is daily SPF, which is the step that keeps the result clean on every skin tone. This is the homecare we reach for most, with free UK delivery from £50.
What we use in clinic, now on your shelf
After laser on deeper skin tones, daily SPF is the non-negotiable step, with barrier support and even-tone care alongside. This is the homecare we reach for most, with free UK delivery from £50.