Quick Answer: The best laser for skin rejuvenation depends on your skin concern and how much downtime you can afford. At Montrose London in Belgravia, Sciton HALO offers the most comprehensive results for sun damage and fine lines (from £1,500, 5-7 days downtime), Sciton ProFractional targets scarring and texture with less recovery time (from £495), and Clear & Brilliant or ClearSilk suit those wanting a gentler approach with little to no downtime (from £375 and £350 respectively). Every treatment is delivered or overseen by a GMC-registered doctor or specialist laser practitioner.
Why Laser Treatments Have Become the Go-To for Skin Rejuvenation
Sun damage, fine lines, uneven tone and enlarged pores don’t respond well to skincare alone – the changes sit deeper in the skin than a serum can reach. Laser treatments work differently: they create controlled, microscopic injury in the skin, which triggers the body’s own healing response and collagen production. The result, over subsequent weeks, is smoother texture, more even tone, and fewer visible signs of ageing.
The number of laser options has grown quickly in recent years, and not all “laser” treatments are actually lasers. Sciton BBL, for example, is an IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) device, not a laser – it uses a broader spectrum of light rather than a single focused wavelength. Both approaches have their place, but knowing the difference helps you understand what a treatment can and can’t do for your skin.
Montrose’s Laser Options for Skin Rejuvenation
Montrose offers five genuine laser treatments for facial skin rejuvenation, each suited to different concerns and downtime tolerance.
Sciton HALO – For Comprehensive Rejuvenation
Sciton HALO is a hybrid fractional laser that combines ablative and non-ablative wavelengths in a single treatment. It’s the most thorough option on this list, addressing sun damage, fine lines, uneven tone and enlarged pores in one course. Sessions run up to 90 minutes including numbing time, with 5 to 7 days of visible redness and skin shedding afterwards. Most patients have one to two initial sessions, followed by annual maintenance. Prices start from £600 (for hands), a small body area is £750 and full face is £1,000.
Sciton ProFractional – For Scarring and Texture
Sciton ProFractional uses a fractionated Erbium:YAG laser to treat a proportion of the skin’s surface at a time, which shortens healing compared with fully ablative lasers. It’s particularly effective for acne scarring, fine lines and uneven texture. Recovery is 7 to 10 days but redness can last for several weeks if the treatment is deeper. Results typically built over two to three sessions spaced four to six weeks apart. Prices start from £370.
Clear & Brilliant – For Prevention and Maintenance
Clear & Brilliant is a gentle non-ablative fractional laser designed for early signs of ageing rather than established damage. It suits patients who want to stay ahead of fine lines and uneven tone without significant downtime – each appointment takes 60 minutes (of which 30 minutes is the treatment itself), with 2 to 3 days of mild redness. A course of three sessions, spaced a month apart, is typical. Prices start from £300 (for hands).
ClearSilk – For Redness and Zero Downtime
ClearSilk is a non-ablative Nd:YAG laser that targets redness, rosacea and mild pigmentation while also stimulating collagen production. It carries no real downtime – most patients return to normal activities within 24 hours. A course of three to six sessions is usual. Prices start from £350 per session.
Sciton ClearV – For Visible Veins and Redness
Sciton ClearV is a vascular laser aimed primarily at visible thread veins, cherry angiomas and persistent redness, with skin rejuvenation as a secondary benefit. It’s the right choice when vascular concerns are the main issue rather than texture or tone. Recovery is around 24 hours, with a course of three sessions typically spaced a month apart. Prices start from £75.00 (for cherry angioma) and a small area is £380.
Contour TRL For Deep Resurfacing and Tunable Precision
Contour TRL is a tunable ablative laser, meaning the depth of treatment can be adjusted precisely to match the concern: from a light refresh to significant resurfacing within a single device. It offers three distinct levels:
- NanoLaserPeel (4-10 microns) – removes only the very top layer of skin, for a brighter, smoother look with minimal downtime. There is no post-treatment downtime and prices start from £350.
- MicroLaserPeel (10-50 microns) – a deeper epidermal resurfacing option, addressing pigmentation, texture and fine lines. Downtime is 2-4 days following this treatment, and prices start from £550.
- Contour TRL deep resurfacing (up to 300+ microns, depending on settings) – for more significant concerns such as deeper wrinkles, extensive sun damage and scarring. Downtime is significant on this treatment – how long depends on the intensity of the individual laser settings. The price is £710.
Because depth is fully adjustable, Contour TRL can be tailored from a lunchtime-style peel through to a more intensive resurfacing treatment, with recovery scaling accordingly.
Which Laser is Right for You?
Which laser suits you depends on your concern, its severity, and your skin type.
Significant sun damage or established fine lines
Sciton HALO offers the most comprehensive single-course result
Acne scarring or uneven texture
Sciton ProFractional, with a shorter recovery than HALO
Early ageing and prevention
Clear & Brilliant, for a gentler ongoing approach
Redness, rosacea or mild pigmentation
ClearSilk, with no downtime
Visible veins or persistent facial redness
Sciton ClearV
Wanting one device with adjustable depth, from a light refresh to deep resurfacing
Contour TRL, tailored to the level of correction needed
Many patients combine treatments – ClearSilk or BBL alongside HALO, for example, is a common pairing to address both redness and texture in the same course. Your Consultant will advise on this at your assessment.
What Happens During Your Appointment
- Consultation – A practitioner at Montrose assesses your skin, discusses your concerns, and recommends the laser (or combination) suited to your goals.
- Patch test – Most laser treatments require a patch test in the weeks before your first session, to confirm your skin’s response.
- Treatment – Numbing cream or local anaesthetic is applied where needed, and the laser is delivered to the treatment area under your practitioner’s supervision.
- Aftercare guidance – You’ll leave with a full aftercare protocol, covering sun protection, skincare restrictions, and what to expect as your skin heals.
- Follow-up – Your practitioner reviews progress at subsequent sessions and adjusts the treatment plan as needed.
Choose Montrose for Your Laser Treatment
Sun damage, scarring and uneven tone all respond differently to light and heat, which is why one laser rarely suits every concern.
Montrose’s range – from the comprehensive Sciton HALO to the zero-downtime ClearSilk – means your treatment plan is built around your skin rather than around whichever single device a clinic happens to own.
Book a laser consultation at Montrose London to find the right fit for you.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best laser for skin rejuvenation?
It depends on your concern. Sciton HALO offers the most comprehensive results for sun damage and fine lines, ProFractional suits scarring and texture, and Clear & Brilliant or ClearSilk work well for those wanting little to no downtime. Your Consultant can confirm the best option at your assessment.
Is BBL a laser treatment?
No. Sciton BBL is an IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) device, not a laser. It uses a broader spectrum of light and is often used alongside true lasers such as HALO to address redness and pigmentation at the same time.
How painful are laser skin treatments?
Most patients describe a warming or mild snapping sensation rather than pain. Numbing cream or local anaesthetic is used for more intensive treatments such as HALO, and gentler lasers like ClearSilk typically need no numbing at all.
Which laser treatment has the least downtime?
ClearSilk carries essentially no downtime, with most patients returning to normal activities the same day. Clear & Brilliant involves 2 to 3 days of mild redness. HALO and ProFractional involve the most visible recovery, at 4 to 7 days.
Are laser treatments safe for darker skin tones?
Yes. With the right preparation and settings, all of Montrose’s laser treatments can be used safely on darker skin tones. Risk isn’t fixed to a particular device, it depends on how the wavelength, energy and depth are configured for your individual skin, which is why your practitioner tailors these settings to your skin type at consultation rather than applying a standard protocol to everyone.
How many sessions will I need?
This varies by treatment. HALO typically needs one to two sessions, ProFractional two to three, and ClearSilk or Clear & Brilliant a longer course of three to six sessions. Your Consultant will set out a plan at your first appointment.
Can I combine different laser treatments?
Yes. Combining treatments – such as ClearSilk with HALO, or BBL with ProFractional – is common where a patient has more than one concern, such as redness alongside texture. This is planned at your consultation rather than decided on the day.
How much do laser skin treatments cost at Montrose?
Prices vary by treatment and treatment area. ClearSilk starts from £350 per session, Clear & Brilliant from £300, ProFractional from £370, and Sciton ClearV from £75 for smaller areas such as cherry angiomas, with a small treatment area from £380. Sciton HALO starts from £1,000 for a full face treatment. Contour TRL starts from £350 for NanoLaserPeel, rising to £710 for deep resurfacing. Your exact cost depends on the treatment area and plan agreed with your practitioner.
Montrose London is a CQC-registered, Consultant-led clinic at 19 West Eaton Place, Belgravia, London SW1X 8LT, offering a full range of laser treatments for skin rejuvenation – from the comprehensive Sciton HALO to the zero-downtime ClearSilk – each delivered or overseen by a GMC-registered doctor or specialist laser practitioner. Rated 4.92/5 on Doctify. Book at skin.montroselondon.com or call 020 7112 8298.
