Laser Treatments: Dermatologists Explain Types, Uses, and Timing
A clear guide to choosing the right laser for acne, hyperpigmentation, dark spots, and more.
In this episode of After Hours Skin Clinic, Dr Emma Craythorne and Dr Ellie Rashid break down everything you need to know about lasers—from the science behind how they work to which type is best for your specific skin concerns.
Can laser treatments cause damage when used incorrectly? What should you look out for if you have melanin-rich skin? Is IPL a laser treatment? Emma and Ellie cover it all. Whether you're dealing with acne scars, spider veins, sun spots, or hyperpigmentation, they explain which laser treatments might help, when to use them, and what to expect.
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Producer: Ella Blaxill
Series Editor: Eve Streeter
Music by Simon Elms.
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After Hours Skin Clinic
Welcome to the After Hours Skin Clinic - the place where your skin questions don't stop when the clinic closes.
Hosted by consultant dermatologist Dr Emma Craythorne, this laid-back, information-packed podcast dives into everything you’ve ever wanted to know about your skin and how to look after it.
Broadcasting from a cozy spot that’s less clinic, more chic lounge, this podcast blends fun, science-backed conversations with practical, no-nonsense advice. Plus skincare secrets, celebrity guests and so much more.
We’re answering all those questions that get asked again and again. From the skin microbiome to vitamin C, treating acne to getting that glow, we’re cutting through misinformation and giving you advice you can trust.
There are so many ways to make your skin a little bit better and if your skin is a little bit better you can achieve so much more in a day – you actually can!
A little about Emma:
Emma has been a dermatologist for nearly 20 years. She works for the NHS in the Institute of Dermatology, on Harley Street at OneWelbeck in London. She’s the host of The Bad Skin Clinic on Discovery and is the founder of Klira - the world’s first luxury prescriptive skincare.
Meet the team:
Producer: Ella Blaxill
Series Editor: Eve Streeter
Music by Simon Elms
A Raconteur Studios production
- No. of episodes: 44
- Latest episode: 2025-06-12
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