We will tell you honestly and suggest a clinic that can treat you more safely.
We use the Fitzpatrick scale, your history of burning and tanning, and a free patch test.
We postpone treatment until the tan has faded, usually at least two weeks, because tanned skin is more likely to react.
Yes, in most cases. A laser is often the safer choice for darker skin, with careful settings and a free patch test first.
Yes. Darker skin types have higher post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation risk even with appropriate wavelength selection, so we recommend stricter sun-exposure rules and SPF50 with iron oxide.
One missed day isn't catastrophic, but apply SPF50 the next day and stay covered or in shade. Tell us at your next session if you had significant exposure.
Spray tan must be fully off 2 weeks before your session. Wash thoroughly and exfoliate; for gradual self-tanner buildup, multiple washes may be needed.
Schedule your last session 4 weeks before departure and your next 4 weeks after return. If you've already returned with a tan, we'll defer your next session until skin is back to baseline.
Yes, but with discipline. Schedule sessions 4 weeks apart from any deliberate sun exposure or holidays, and apply SPF50 daily on treatment areas.
SPF50 daily for at least 2 weeks after each session, ideally 4 weeks. Treated skin is more photosensitive, and sun exposure during this window risks post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.
At least 4 weeks with no significant sun exposure, sunbeds, or tanning of any kind. Spray tan and self-tanner must be fully off 2 weeks before. For darker skin types we recommend 6 weeks for tighter safety margins.
For dark, coarse hair, laser or IPL usually gives the best long-term reduction. Darker skin is often better suited to laser. We advise after a patch test.
It often helps. Your GP or specialist can advise on treatment that reduces new hair growth, which makes laser results last longer.
Yes. We assess your skin and hair with a free patch test first, and choose the Lynton Nd:YAG laser or Lynton IPL to suit you.
Usually 8 to 12 initial sessions, then maintenance every few months.
Yes, for many people. Because PCOS keeps stimulating new growth, it usually needs more sessions than usual and regular maintenance.
Yes. After the main course, occasional maintenance sessions are priced per area, typically every 6 to 12 months.
It gives long-term reduction rather than complete, permanent removal. Most treated follicles stop producing hair, and any regrowth is usually finer. Hormonal changes can prompt new growth, which top-ups can manage.
For most people with dark hair, yes. It reduces growth substantially and often costs less over time than years of waxing. It does not remove every hair permanently, and occasional top-ups are normal.
At Dental & Wellness London, Islington: small areas such as the upper lip or chin are £45 to £75 per session, medium areas such as underarms or bikini £95 to £165, and large areas such as full legs or back £195 to £295. Most people need 6 to 8 sessions. The patch test is free.
Peer-reviewed clinical evidence supports both platforms for their indicated uses. Neither has demonstrably better outcomes data for the indications we treat — Sciton has simply invested heavily in BBL-branded research.
Both are safe when used correctly by trained clinicians. Skin-type matching matters more than IPL vs BBL specifically. As general information, a longer-wavelength Nd:YAG laser (1064nm) is often preferred for darker skin types; at DWL we use the Lynton Nd:YAG laser (1064nm) for darker skin or Lynton IPL, chosen by your skin type at assessment.
Both are appropriate for photofacial protocols. Sciton has marketed BBL heavily for photofacial indications. Lynton IPL delivers equivalent clinical outcomes via different protocol naming.
Both work well for vascular indications. Vascular IPL is well-established for rosacea management. Whether you choose IPL or BBL, clinically equivalent results are achievable — consultation quality and clinician experience matter more than device brand.
Lynton is UK-manufactured with strong UK clinical support, costs less per session, and delivers clinically equivalent outcomes for vascular work, photofacial rejuvenation, and hair removal.