Laser resurfacing and pigmentation correction have become go-to treatments for improving skin tone, texture and overall clarity. But before you book your appointment, there is one important step that should always come first – a professional facial skin check.
This simple yet essential step ensures that your treatment is not only safe but also personalised for your unique skin type and condition.
What Is a Facial Skin Check?
A facial skin check is a detailed examination carried out by a trained professional such as a dermal clinician, nurse or doctor. It involves evaluating your skin’s structure, pigmentation patterns, sensitivity, and any underlying conditions.
This assessment helps determine the most suitable treatment plan and ensures your skin is ready to respond safely and effectively to laser or light-based procedures.
Why It Matters Before Laser or Pigmentation Treatments
1. Identifies Suspicious Lesions or Skin Cancer
A skin check allows a clinician to spot any lesions that may need medical review. Treating areas affected by undiagnosed skin cancers, such as melanoma or basal cell carcinoma, could lead to complications. This step protects your long-term health.
2. Prevents Reactions from Undiagnosed Skin Conditions
Common but overlooked conditions like rosacea, eczema or active acne can react badly to laser treatments. A facial skin check identifies these issues in advance, helping your provider adjust your treatment approach to avoid flare-ups or irritation.
3. Ensures Accurate Diagnosis of Pigmentation
Not all pigmentation is the same. Melasma, sunspots, post-inflammatory pigmentation and vascular lesions each require different approaches. Treating the wrong type of pigmentation with a laser can worsen it. A skin check helps determine exactly what is going on beneath the surface.
4. Customises the Treatment Plan to Your Skin
A thorough check gives your clinician the information needed to choose the right laser settings, treatment schedule and aftercare. It ensures that your skin receives the best care possible based on its tone, thickness, history and current condition.
5. Reduces Risk and Supports Long-Term Skin Health
Without a proper assessment, patients risk burns, scarring or post-treatment pigmentation. A skin check significantly lowers this risk and sets the foundation for lasting, natural-looking results.
Who Should Perform the Skin Check?
Ideally, your skin should be evaluated by a qualified dermal clinician, experienced cosmetic nurse or doctor. Their expertise in skin pathology and laser technology ensures that nothing is missed and your treatment is carried out with precision and safety.
In Summary: Protect Before You Perfect
A facial skin check is more than just a formality – it is a vital step in achieving real, lasting results. It helps ensure that your chosen treatment aligns with your skin’s needs, minimises risk and sets you up for a smoother journey toward clearer, healthier skin.
Ready for Laser or Pigmentation Treatment?
Before you begin any laser skin rejuvenation or pigmentation correction, book a professional skin assessment at CosmediSpa in Oxenford. Your skin deserves the safest and most effective care possible.