COWELL ST SKIN & HAIR CLINIC • SERVING NEATH FROM LLANELLI

Fractional Laser Resurfacing near Neath, from £150

ResurFace fractional laser treatment to smooth fine lines, refine skin texture and rebuild collagen, from £150 a session, at a doctor-led clinic in Llanelli.

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Safe & Regulated

Registered with Healthcare Inspectorate Wales and led by GMC-registered doctors.

Clear Pricing

Half face £150 and full face £200 per session, confirmed at a free consultation.

Stronger Results

A more intensive treatment than IPL, with a few days of recovery after each session.

Worth the Trip

In Llanelli town centre, about 20 miles from Neath, with parking nearby.

Why Choose Our Fractional Laser Resurfacing

ResurFace fractional laser

The ResurFace fractional laser works at 2940nm, treating the skin in a fine grid of tiny columns.

Rebuilds collagen

New collagen forms as the skin repairs, leaving it smoother and firmer.

Doctor-led care

Your skin type and health are assessed before treatment, in line with our doctors’ protocols.

How it works

Free consultation and skin assessment
A personalised plan and a clear price
A course of three to five sessions for most people

Fractional laser resurfacing is a treatment for skin that has lost its smoothness: fine lines, wrinkles, rough texture, enlarged pores, sun damage and scarring. It gives more noticeable results than IPL, with a short recovery. If you live in Neath and want firmer, smoother skin, we offer it at our clinic in Llanelli.

Cowell St Skin & Hair Clinic is in the centre of Llanelli. We are a doctor-led clinic registered with Healthcare Inspectorate Wales, and we have been treating clients since 2016.

Every client starts with a free consultation. There’s no pressure and no sales pitch, just an honest view of what treatment can and can’t do for you.

What Is Fractional Laser Resurfacing?

Fractional resurfacing works by creating thousands of microscopic treatment zones, separated by untreated skin, so the skin can repair itself quickly. Neath clients often come to us for it to tackle wrinkles, pores and acne scars.

It’s used to reduce fine lines and wrinkles, even out skin tone, improve texture, reduce pore size and soften acne scars and age spots.

It suits people who want a stronger result than IPL and can allow a few days to recover. Our Llanelli clinic is doctor-led and registered with Healthcare Inspectorate Wales.

How the ResurFace Laser Works

Illustration: microscopic columns of laser light remove tiny areas of the outer skin while delivering a bulk of heat into the deeper layers. As the skin heals, fresh new skin cells smooth the texture and tighten pores, while the heat stimulates new collagen and elastin that firm and tighten the skin over the following months. © Cowell St Skin & Hair Clinic.

The ResurFace fractional laser works at a 2940nm wavelength, using a beam splitter to produce thousands of microscopic beams roughly 350 microns wide.

Each beam leaves a tiny, controlled column of heat damage that the body repairs, producing fresh collagen. Leaving the surrounding skin intact means it heals quickly.

What Results to Expect

You can see a difference after one treatment, and the skin carries on improving as new collagen forms. For the best results we usually recommend a course of three to five sessions.

Resurfacing improves lines, texture and tone. It does not stop the skin ageing, and results vary from person to person. We will give you an honest view of what to expect at your consultation.

Recovery is short, and most people need only a few days. Fractional laser treatment is suitable for skin types up to Fitzpatrick type 3. Tanned skin cannot be treated, and that includes fake tan.

What You Can Expect from Treatment

Less than an hour: for most sessions
Well tolerated: some people feel a mild, short-lived burning
Short recovery: usually a few days
Sessions needed: typically three to five
Ongoing improvement: skin keeps improving over the following weeks
Straight answers: we’ll tell you if IPL would suit you better

Your Free Consultation

We start by examining your skin and confirming your skin type, then discuss your goals, health and medication.

You’ll come away with a clear plan, a session estimate and the cost, with no pressure to book.

To secure your appointment we take a £30 deposit. It comes off the price of your treatment, or we refund it in full if you decide not to go ahead. Please read our cancellation policy before you book.

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Thinking About Laser Resurfacing? Watch This First

How the ResurFace fractional laser renews your skin, how many sessions you may need, recovery and side effects, before and after care, results, cost, comfort and photographs. © Cowell St Skin & Hair Clinic.

Fractional Laser Resurfacing Prices

Prices are per session. We confirm your price at the free consultation, before any treatment.

Area	Price per session
Half face	£150
Full face	£200

What Our Clients Say

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“Can’t recommend this place enough. Pete is great, knowledgeable and friendly.”

Adam J. · Google review

“Very professional service and the clinic is very modern.”

Heather J. · Google review

Before and After Your Treatment

Before you come in

Come with the area clean: no make-up, perfume, deodorant, or body or face creams.
No real or fake tan on the area. Sunbeds and prolonged sun exposure are not allowed in the month before treatment, and any tan must fade completely before we can treat.
Use SPF 30 or higher on the area between treatments.
Tell us about any change to your medical history, and any medication you take, including anything bought from a chemist or herbalist.
Arrive in good time, so we can cool the skin first if needed.
We may charge for an appointment that cannot go ahead because of a tan or fake tan.

After each session

The area will look very red, like sunburn, and may be swollen. It will feel hot and tender for several hours. Redness and swelling can last a few days.
Use cold compresses to ease redness and swelling. If you use an ice pack, put it in a clean plastic bag and wrap it in a soft cloth. Do not put ice directly on the skin.
Sleep with your head raised on pillows to reduce facial swelling.
While the skin is still red, avoid heavy drinking, saunas and heavy exercise.
The skin will feel tight. Vaseline, a soothing serum or a gentle moisturiser can help for the first day or two. Test a small area first.
From day two or three the skin becomes flaky and looks bronzed. This lasts about five days and is a sign the skin is renewing. Do not pick at flaking or crusting.
After four to five days, once the redness and sensitivity have settled, you can use a very light exfoliator. Keep the skin well moisturised.
Avoid hot baths and showers for 24 hours, and cosmetics for about 48 hours. After that, mineral make-up is fine. Remove it gently with plenty of water.
Skin usually returns to normal by day seven to ten. Some flakiness can last up to 14 days.
Use SPF 30 or higher on the area between treatments and for at least one month after your last one. Sun on treated skin can cause sunburn and dark patches.
If the skin blisters, contact us straight away. Keep the area clean and dry, do not pick it, and do not use lotions or creams on open skin. Once healed, use a high-protection sunscreen on the area every day for 12 months.

Download aftercare advice (PDF)

You’ll be given aftercare advice to take home, and you can call us with any questions.

Serving Neath and the Neath Valley

Neath is about 20 miles along the M4.

Our clinic is at 10 Cowell Street in the centre of Llanelli, about 20 miles west of Neath. The usual route is the M4 west to junction 48, then the A4138 into Llanelli. There are also trains from Neath towards Llanelli, some with a change at Swansea. There is parking in the town centre.

The clinic is also within reach of Skewen, Briton Ferry, Cimla, Tonna and Resolven. Appointments are short, so a visit is easy to combine with a trip into Llanelli.

For more detail, see our main fractional laser resurfacing page.

Other areas we serve

Llanelli Swansea Carmarthen Burry Port Ammanford St Clears Port Talbot Porthcawl Morriston Laugharne Kidwelly Mumbles

Fractional Laser Resurfacing near Neath: Your Questions Answered

How much does fractional laser resurfacing cost?

Half a face is £150 per session and a full face is £200 per session. We confirm your price at the free consultation, before any treatment.

Does it hurt?

It’s generally comfortable, with a mild burning sensation for some people that passes quickly.

How many sessions will I need?

A course of three to five sessions usually gives the best results.

What is the recovery time?

It’s short, usually a few days.

How long does a session take?

Typically under an hour.

Is it suitable for my skin type?

Skin types up to type 3 on the Fitzpatrick scale are suitable. Tanned skin can’t be treated.

How is it different from IPL?

IPL is the gentle option with minimal downtime; fractional resurfacing is more intensive, needing a few days’ recovery but giving more noticeable results.

How do I book from Neath?

Call 01554 227543 or message us on WhatsApp at 07437 164988. Consultations are free, and we’re open Monday to Friday, 10am to 6pm, at 10 Cowell Street, Llanelli.

Ready to Start? Book Your Free Consultation

Come in for a free consultation and find out what treatment involves and what it will cost.

A £30 deposit secures your appointment. It comes off the price of your treatment, or we refund it if you decide not to go ahead.