Your first laser consultation.
A good first consultation is where honest laser begins. We assess your skin tone and hair, take a short medical history, explain what your hair will realistically do, and carry out a patch test so we can set the laser safely. You leave with a clear plan, honest pricing and no obligation — not a hard sell. At our Aldgate clinic, it’s free.
In short
- It’s an assessment, not a sales pitch. A good clinic tells you if laser won’t suit your hair.
- Skin & hair assessed. Your Fitzpatrick skin type and hair colour set the laser and expectations.
- Medical history matters. Medications, conditions and recent sun all affect safety and are checked.
- A patch test is essential. A small area is treated to confirm your skin reacts safely before a full session.
- You leave with a plan. Realistic session count, spacing, honest pricing — and no pressure to book.
Why the consultation is the most important appointment
Everything good about laser — safety, results, honest expectations — is decided here, before a full treatment ever happens.
The consultation is where a responsible clinic works out whether laser suits you, on your skin, for your hair — and tells you plainly if it doesn’t. It’s also where the practitioner gathers everything needed to set the laser safely. Treat any clinic that skips it, or rushes you straight onto the machine, as a red flag.
Inside a first consultation
Assessment. Your Fitzpatrick skin type and hair colour and thickness decide the laser settings and what’s realistic.
Medical history. Medications, skin conditions, pregnancy, recent sun or tanning — all affect whether and how we treat.
Honest forecast. How much reduction to expect for your hair, how many sessions, and where results will be slower.
Safety check. A small area is treated so we can watch how your skin responds before committing to a full session.
Your plan & pricing. A clear course, spacing and honest costs — to take away and think about, no pressure.
The patch test — and why you wait
The patch test is a small but non-negotiable step: the practitioner treats a coin-sized area at the settings they’d use, then you wait typically 24–48 hours to confirm your skin reacts safely with no adverse response. It’s the single best protection against a burn or pigment change, especially on darker or sun-exposed skin. A clinic that offers to skip the patch test to treat you the same day is putting speed above your safety.
The best sign you’re in the right place is that the practitioner is happy to tell you laser might not be worth it for your hair. Honesty here is the whole game.
Questions worth bringing
A consultation runs both ways — it’s your chance to vet the clinic too. Come with a few questions about the practitioner’s training, the machine, and what’s realistic for you. We’ve written a full list in questions to ask before laser hair removal. Bring a note of any medications you take and be honest about recent sun or fake tan, as both change what’s safe.
What you leave with
By the end you should have a clear picture: whether laser suits you, how many sessions your hair is likely to need and how far apart, what it will cost with no surprises, and a patch test underway. What you should not feel is pressured into booking on the spot. At our Aldgate clinic the consultation and patch test are free — because getting this part right is what makes the rest work.
Common questions.
What happens at a laser hair removal consultation?
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Will I be pressured to book on the day?
Start with an honest chat.
A free consultation and patch test, a realistic plan for your skin, and absolutely no pressure. One minute from Aldgate Underground.
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