Leading Advanced Skincare And Laser Clinic
We specialize in delivering remarkable results through our cutting-edge treatments, focusing on promoting healthy skin, efficient tattoo removal, and effective hair removal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Below are some common questions asked about our types of procedures; laser hair removal, laser tattoo removal, laser skin rejuvenation, plus pre-treatment and post-treatment advice.
If you have any questions that are not answered below, please do not hesitate to contact us in confidence.
Questions On Laser Hair Removal
Does It Hurt?
The laser fires short pulses of light which can feel warm against the skin surface. We use a powerful cooler to lower the skin surface temperature ensuring that most of our clients experience no more than mild discomfort. After initial consultation and at your discretion, we will require you to do a hair removal test patch, this is to check that the laser and your body will react in a positive way to the treatment – this will need to be carried out at least one week before the treatment starts. As long as there’s no adverse reaction after the test patch, then the hair removal treatment can continue.
Can All Hair Colours Be Treated?
Lasers work best on dark hairs on fair skin as the darker pigmentation in the hair absorbs the light more effectively. Vale Laser Clinic offers 2 lasers: We offer pure Alexandrite laser which works well on skin types 1 to 3 with fairer hairs able respond to the laser energy. We also offer Nd;Yag laser treatment which is effective for darker hair on darker skin type 4 and 5. Our Motus Pro has the Moveo handpiece which offers patented technology for pain free laser hair removal and can treat darker hair on darker skin tones.
Unfortunately, pale blond, fair red, white and grey hair have little or no melanin and do not respond to laser.
How Long Does A Session Take?
For smaller areas such as lower face to underarms, appointments are 15 minutes. most appointments are 30 minutes but actual layering is only a few minutes. We can treat a full body in 60-75 minutes.
How Many Sessions Does It Take?
On average 6-8 sessions which are needed every 4/5 weeks. The exact number of treatments will depend on hair colour, skin colour, hair density and hair growth cycle. Fairer hair or dark skin will require more treatments.
What Are The Side Effects and The Healing Process?
Laser hair removal is very safe as long as it’s performed by trained professionals on adequate machines. After the first session, the treated area may feel hot and will probably be red or swollen. Do not use any perfumed products on the skin for 48hours after treatment and when cleansing use a good antibacterial soap. Protect your skin from the sun for the first two weeks after treatment, then use sunblock for the following 6 weeks. Cold compresses or Aloe Vera gel will help to sooth the area, do not use ice packs direct to the skin.
Questions On Laser Tattoo Removal
Does it Hurt?
The tattoo removal laser fires short bursts of energy which can feel a little uncomfortable, no more than having the tattoo in the first place and has been described as being flicked with an elastic band. We provide a cooling system to reduce any discomfort as much as possible. After initial consultation and at your discretion we will require you to do a tattoo removal test patch, this is to check that the laser and your body will react in a positive way to the treatment – this will need to be carried out at least one week before the treatment starts. As long as there’s no adverse reaction after the test patch, then the tattoo removal treatment can continue.
How Long Does A Session Take?
Sessions can be anything between 10 to 45 mins depending on the size and colour of the tattoo which is being treated. Sessions are usually 6 weeks apart.
How Many Sessions Does It Take To Remove A Tattoo?
This depends on the outcome required, for example if the tattoo is to be removed completely then a lot more sessions will have to take place rather than if the tattoo just needs to be faded slightly to allow for a cover-up, the size and colour of the tattoo are also a factor in how many sessions are needed. Amateur tattoos can be quick to remove taking 1-4 sessions whereas professional tattoos can vary considerably and can take 10-12 sessions. These factors will be discussed and a rough idea will be given in the initial free consultation appointment.
How Should I Look After My Skin During the Healing Process?
Vale laser Clinic will always be on hand if you need further advice on the healing process.
What Are The Side Effects and The Healing Process?
Laser tattoo removal is very safe as long as its performed by trained professionals on adequate machines. After the first session the treated area may feel hot and will probably be red or swollen. Do not use any perfumed products on the skin for 48hours after treatment and when cleansing use a good antibacterial soap. Protect your skin from the sun for the first two weeks after treatment, then use sunblock for the following 6 weeks. Cold compresses or Aloe Vera gel will help to sooth the area, do not use ice packs direct to the skin.
Very dark tattoos will probably remain swollen for a few days, over the next seven days slight blistering may form followed by a scab or thin crust, any scabs or crusting should be allowed to fall off on their own or scarring may occur, over the following few weeks the unwanted tattoo will start to fade, this is the bodies way of removing the unwanted ink particles.
Client Information Sheet for tattoo removal with pre and post treatment advice.
Questions On Laser Skin Rejuvenation
Does It Hurt?
The laser/IPL fires short pulses of light which can feel warm against the skin surface. We use a powerful cooler to lower the skin surface temperature ensuring that most of our clients experience no more than mild discomfort. After initial consultation and at your discretion we will require you to do a test patch on the area to be treated, this is to check that the laser and your body will react in a positive way to the treatment – this will need to be carried out at least one week before the treatment starts. As long as there’s no adverse reaction after the test patch, then the skin rejuvenation treatment can continue.
What Are The Side effects and The Healing Process?
The intensive light can cause slight swelling and redness in the treated area, especially in areas where the skin is very thin or especially fragile. However, any redness or soreness typically subsides within a few hours after the procedure. Hot showers, hot baths and saunas are to be avoided for 24 hours. Do not use any perfumed products on the skin for 48 hours after treatment and when cleansing use a good antibacterial soap. Protect your skin from the sun for the first two weeks after treatment, then use sunblock for the following 6 weeks. Cold compresses or Aloe Vera gel will help to sooth the area, do not use ice packs direct to the skin. Vale Laser Clinic will always be in hand to discuss the healing process and offer further advice.
How Many Sessions Will It Take?
Usually between 3-5 sessions to see the maximum benefit of skin rejuvenation although the treatment of some smaller lesions or veins my clear with just one treatment.
Is It Suitable For Everybody?
There are contra-indications (reasons why IPL may not be suitable for you), such as:
- Recent sunburn
- Recent sun exposure or sunbed
- Fake tan on the treatment area
- Pregnancy
- History of seizures
- Severe dermatitis or eczema (within the treatment area)
- Active infections
- Roaccutane (oral acne medication) use in the last 6 months
- Herpes 1 or 2 (within the treatment area) If you have a history of herpes close to the area being treated, it is recommended that you take antiviral medication before the treatment.
- Very dark skin
- Use of Photo sensitising medications
- If put on a course of antibiotics, please contact the clinic before treatment
It is important to protect your skin from direct sun exposure over the series of your treatments and it is highly recommended to use an spf30+ sunblock. Sun beds and sunbathing are to be avoided. Photorejuvenation treatments can be carried out all year round as long as you are not planning to be in full sun exposure immediately following a treatment.
Pre-Treatment Advice
- The area to be treated should be free from make-up, and body or face creams. Be careful when using spray deodorant prior to treatment.
- There should be no active or fake tan in the area to be treated. Use of sunbeds or prolonged exposure to sunlight is not allowed in the month prior to treatment and an SPF 30 must be used on the area between treatments. Sun-tans must be left to fade completely before treatment can start. Fake tans and gradual tanning products must also be fully faded before treatment can commence.
- We reserve the right to charge for any appointment booked but abandoned due to active sun-tan or fake tan.
- A medical history is taken at consultation, but we rely on you to inform us of any changes to this. We need to know of any medication you are taking including those bought from a chemist or herbalist.
- Please make sure that you arrive in good time for your appointment; this will allow us to pre-cool the skin if this should be required.
- Hair should be trimmed or removed using a razor. It is important that you cut or shave the area where you are having treatment for more effective results. For hair removal, please do not wax, pluck or thread as this will remove the hair from the follicle that is being targeted.
Post-Treatment Advice
- In order to minimise skin heating and to reduce the likelihood of skin reactions, the treatment area may be cooled before, during and after the procedure. If the area still feels hot at home you can apply a cold flannel or cool pack. Do not allow ice packs or ice into direct contact with the skin.
- Following treatment, the area may appear red and raised and you may experience a tingling sensation. This is completely normal and should settle over the next few days.
- Occasionally you may experience swelling or bruising and this can last anything from 1-2 days up to 1-2 weeks. If you experience swelling, it is usually worse one to two days following treatment. If it follows treatment to a facial area, sleeping with your head raised on pillows will minimise its appearance. Ice packs will also help to reduce the swelling. If your skin is particularly sensitive and prone to histamine reactions, you may also wish to consider taking an anti-histamine medication.
- Following vascular treatments a bruise may appear at the treated area. This may last up to 15 days and as the bruise fades there may be brown discolouration of the skin. This usually fades in 1-3 months. When larger vessels are treated they may take on a darker colour. Again this may take up to four weeks to resolve as the body re-absorbs the damaged vessels.
- Make-up can be applied after several hours, if the skin is not sore or broken. However, we advise caution if the area is feeling sensitive. Remove make up carefully as rubbing the skin can cause irritation or infection. If the skin at the treatment area becomes broken, then make-up should be avoided.
- Care should be taken to avoid trauma to the treated area for 4 or 5 days afterwards. Avoid strenuous activities, sauna and steam, excessively hot baths, massaging etc.
- Wash and bathe as normal but take cool showers rather than hot baths. The skin should be patted dry and not rubbed. Use Lynton Light Soothe serum to keep the area moisturised and the skin protected. If there is any discomfort, treat the area as you would sunburn.
- Use a sunscreen (SPF 30+) and protect the area from sunlight as much as possible between treatments and for at least one month after treatment ends. Failure to do this can lead to sunburn and hyper-pigmentation of the treated area. (Most cases of change in pigmentation occur when the treated area has been exposed to sunlight, or in people with darker skin types).
- If blistering occurs contact the clinic immediately for further advice. Keep the area clean and dry and allow to heal naturally. Do not use any lotions or creams on open skin as this may increase the risk of infection. DO NOT pick grazes or blisters – as this may increase the chance of a scar occurring. Once the skin has healed, a high protection sunscreen should be used daily for 12 months to prevent pigmentation changes to the skin.
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I had two treatments today at the Vale Laser Clinic in St Athan, and I couldn't be happier with my experience. The Buccal Massage was amazing highly recommend it and the Skin Tag removal was quick and painless. From the moment I arrived, I was made to feel welcome and comfortable. The clinic is beautiful, spotless, and has such a relaxing atmosphere. Both treatments were carried out with great care and professionalism, and everything was explained clearly throughout. I felt completely at ease, and the results have exceeded my expectations. The attention to detail and genuine care for clients really set this clinic apart. I would recommend this clinic to anyone looking for high-quality treatments and exceptional service. I'll definitely be returning for more treatments in the future. Thank you for such a wonderful experience!
Emma is a very personable, knowledgeable profesional. The environment is fashionable with all the very latest technology to give excellent results. Wouldn’t go any where else.
A very pleasant experience today. I wasn't quite sure what to expect, but everything was explained to me, which made me feel comfortable and relaxed...
Emma was lovely. So pleased to be finding a solution to something that’s bothered me for years! Thank you to Esther too!
Excellent service for long standing veruca problem, Emma is very personable and actually put me at ease even though she didn't sugar coat what to expect with the procedure, she was patient when I needed a break and was ready to proceed when I was ready. She is obviously very experienced. Also gave me excellent aftercare advice. Without a doubt I will be recommending to others. See you next month.
Charley is great - happy and chatty and did a great job on my brows
Great advice, Emma took her time to explain. Everything and provide a safe plan for treatment
Always a pleasure visiting Vale Laser clinic. I have been using the motus pro hair laser which is top of the range piece of kit. I have noticed a reduction in hair growth. I feel in safe hands with Emma and appreciate the advice and care given. The loyalty points system is a great bonus. Thank you for my Environ facial cleanser :). I would certainly recommend Vale Laser Clinic.
A wonderful therapist with knowledge and caring. I tried a wonderful new treatment today and thoroughly enjoyed it.
Hayley was superb, great service and great advice for future treatment
Great service, nice and prompt gave all the information needed and cracked on was what I needed after a busy day. Highly recommended 👌
Friendly welcome and full advice given about the procedure
Lovely warm welcome from Emma, who put me at ease straight away. The Covid hygiene measures are very effective and did not adversely affect my visit at all. Emma is obviously very knowledgable and provided lots of information in a way that was easy to take in. No rush despite the appointment being late in the day. Looking forward to the treatment next week, and to trying out the new skincare! Thank you!
Emma great, lovely friendly clinic with a range of treatments, Would recommend to anyone.
Excellent service as always with Charlie for a patch test.have an appointment with the Emma coming up.i have tried the rest but come back to the best 👌 😊
Had the best experience today getting my lash lift and tint. Charlie was amazing! She made me feel really comfortable and happy throughout the whole appointment. The treatment was really relaxing and I’m so happy with how my lashes turned out. They look longer, darker, and really natural. I’ll definitely be coming back again!
Really informative, knowledgeable and lovely!
Welcoming and explained the treatment. Answered all my questions. Excellent
Professional, friendly and always made to feel relaxed through treatments. Emma highly recommended …
Always an amazing experience with Emma and her lovely team ❤️ I’ve been going for years! thank you again x
Very welcoming, great set up. Booked for a consultation & was given a full description on the procedure! Thanks again!
Great service, lovely staff, friendly and welcoming
Fantastic service from Emma throughout. Will be returning for further treatments.
I was welcomed straight away when entering the room which was lovely considering I’ve never been there before and the woman I had Emma was so lovely and explained everything up front and had a great sense of humour which made me feel less nervous about getting my tattoo removed! Looking forward to going back and having more treatments with them!
Delightful experience as always
Fantastic 1st visit today, Emma is very skilled and I have had a brilliant result - I will be back !
Hayley is really lovely, talked me through everything that she was doing and we had a nice chat during my treatment which helps put you at ease. Very knowledgable, and professional but with a calm friendly environment. This was my 3rd visit for IPL for facial thread veins and I’m really pleased with the results, would definitely recommend. 😊
Emma was absolutely brilliant! She really listened to my concerns and offered solutions with total honesty :)
It was my first visit today for a consultation and it didn't disappoint, Emma was so friendly and welcoming and made me feel at ease from the very beginning, she was extremely knowledgeable and covered everything I needed to know. Looking forward to my next appointment and seeing the outcome. Highly recommend.
Recommend to everyone. Kind caring and gentle. Everything explained.
Really helpful. Explained the laser process to me really clearly. Made me feel comfortable while having first laser tattoo test session.
What a lovely, clean a well prepared clinic. Would highly recommend ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Polite, friendly and professional staff and a very clean clinic. Would advise anyone wanting tattoo removal to pay them a visit.
Friendly with a profesional approach would definately recommend.Hayley is such a kind person.
Excellent experience, friendly, professional and delighted they could remove a very large skin tag, healed very well. . I would definitely recommend vale laser clinic.
Excellent service! Emma was very friendly, made me feel very comfortable and explained everything accurately and clearly!
Absolutely amazing experience! I had some spider veins on my face that had been bothering me for months, and they were completely gone literally within seconds. Emma was fantastic—professional, knowledgeable, and made me feel totally at ease throughout the treatment. She knew exactly what was needed to address the blemishes, and the results exceeded my expectations. I’m already looking forward to coming back later this year for one of their skin rejuvenation treatments!
Great session once again! Emma is fabulous - very patient when listening & responding to any queries regarding the treatment. Thankyou!
5 star treatment. The treatment is astounding in its effectiveness. I would happily recommend you to anyone looking for a friendly, professional therapist. Thank you
Emma provided immediate treatment to relieve a very irritating problem. Cannot be faulted.
The process was explained clearly, and I was given plenty of opportunities to ask questions at the time and explained how to ask questions later on too. Patch test completed and first proper appointment booked in and all within 20 minutes.
My friend, Claire H, and I both had calming and rejuvenating LED facials at the Vale Laser Clinic 7th May 2025; from the outset we were met with highly professional, kind and courteous customer service from a highly trained therapist. Claire, who lives nearby had no idea before her impromptu visit, which I arranged on her behalf, just how large range of treatment options are at the Vale Laser Clinic. I have no doubt tgat after such a positive calming and rejuvenating experience that my friend will become a regular customer like 3 generations in my family already are, and have been for many years. I highly recommend all the therapists who work with Emma at the Vale Laser Clinic; this is a “hidden gem of tranquility and beauty therapy nestled in one of the most gorgeous communities in St. Athan, Vale of Glamorgan.” Very many thanjs/diolch in fawr go to Emma and her entire professiinal team of lovely ladies.
Excellent service, Emma explained the procedure in detail and the aftercare
Emma is was very professional and made me feel so relaxed at my consultation I can’t wait to have my first treatment with Emma. Very excited
Would highly recommend! Sadia is so friendly and goes above and beyond for her clients. Great experience and results!
Emma was extremely knowledgeable but also very informative. She’ll make you feel completely at ease.
Very professional, full of knowledge. Super friendly, made me feel at ease. Great first session, looking forward seeing the results going forward.
Great service and very friendly
Great consultation . Felt confident on future treatments Emma’s knowledge was evident
I've had treaments with both Emma and Hayley. Both are easy to talk to and very knowledgeable, giving good advice and suggestions. Made me feel completely at ease. Can't wait to see the results of my on-going treatment!!
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