The Apprentice’s Dr Leah can transform your skin with non-invasive laser facials
Dr Leah Totton – who rose to fame on beloved BBC show The Apprentice – has launched an empire off the back of cosmetic treatments and having dipped our toe in the pool, we can see why she’s been so successful.
We popped into her Moorgate, London, clinic for a consultation, where we were recommended a series of laser facials.
We decided on three sessions with the Harmony Vascular laser, which specifically targets redness, making it particularly well suited to anyone with fair skin prone to rosacea.
Before each session, the aestheticians administering the treatment began by cleaning the face to ensure the light can penetrate into the skin without the likes of SPF or makeup getting in the way.
Next a cooling gel is applied to the face, to offset the heat from the laser.
Protective goggled are placed over the eyes and a band ensures hair is tucked out of the way.
The process lasts all of around 20 minutes, so this is something you can easily squeeze in during a lunch break.
The device begins by focusing on the cheeks, before moving up to the forehead, down to the chin and then the nose.
The sensation is comparable to a tiny elastic band being flicked against the skin, so is certainly manageable in terms of discomfort.
However, each session has to be carried out at a more powerful setting than the last, which means each successive treatment feels a tad more potent.
There is no downtime whatsoever, however clients are advised to avoid strenuous workout, hot baths, saunas to steam rooms the day of the appointment, as this can exacerbate redness.
While one’s face may look flushed immediately after the laser, in our experience this dissipated within about half an hour and can be alleviated at home with a bit of aloe vera gel.
It’s important to note that several days before and after the treatment, one most avoid skincare with potent active ingredients which can increase the skin’s sensitivity, such as acids or retinol.
We were given a few of the clinic’s medical-grade skincare products to ensure our skin was well looked after during the treatments.
We found the Obagi vitamin C serum to be the standout product thanks to its brightening, skin tone-evening properties.
That being said the hydrating moisturiser and oil-free SPF also deserve a special mention, the former for keeping skin soft and silky all day, while the latter felt delightfully lightweight compared to some of the more cloying alternatives on the market.
As for the results, we can say without a doubt that this has been the most impactful facial we’ve ever had.
On top of reducing redness, the treatment seems to have brightened and improved the uniformity of our skin, as well as even helping somewhat with textual irregularities.
To top things off, we finished the treatment plan with the Obagi blue radiance peel.
If when you imagine skin peels you think of faces scabbing up and flaking off, think again.
In fact, the salicylic acid-based solution didn’t leave us with any unsightly side effects, with only a teeny bit of peeling on my cheeks, which was easily washed off.
The process involves an aesthetician applying protective vaseline around the sensitive parts of the face, such as the eyes and lips, before swiping the solution over the skin in a light layer.
Initially, the skin feels a burst of warmth, followed by a slight tingle, but there’s no pain whatsoever.
After around a minute the sensation all but disappears, and the remaining five minutes or so fly by.
This particular peel is suitable for all skin types but is particularly effective if you are on the oily side, as it helps tackle skin congestions, large pores and blemishes.
We’ve used acids in our skincare before, but nothing has ever come close the the results we enjoyed with this medical-grade peel.
Our experience with both treatments has been a total eye-opener and has made us totally reassess our relationship with our skin.
You can have an immaculate at-home regime, but if you’re looking for supercharged, lasting results, we can’t recommend Dr Leah Clinics enough.
To book your appointment in one of Dr Leah’s clinics, click here.
- The Apprentice
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