Beauty Blog
Practical guidance on laser hair removal, skin care, facials and beauty treatments from our Johannesburg team.
Our skincare and laser hair removal blog answers the questions clients most often ask before and after treatment. Explore clear guidance on preparing for laser sessions, caring for sensitive skin, comparing professional treatments and choosing an option that suits your goals, schedule and skin concerns.
The articles cover laser hair removal for different treatment areas and skin tones, chemical peels, microneedling, dermaplaning, facials, pigmentation, acne scarring and everyday beauty care. Each guide is designed to help Johannesburg clients arrive informed and know which questions to discuss during a personal consultation at Linksfield Laser Clinic.
Start with the latest guides below or browse the archive pages for more treatment-specific advice. Our articles explain realistic results, preparation, aftercare, treatment timing and the differences between professional options. They are educational resources rather than personal medical advice, so a consultation remains the best way to confirm whether a laser, skin or beauty treatment is appropriate for your needs.
Dermaplaning vs Facial Waxing for Peach Fuzz
Comparing facial waxing and dermaplaning for peach fuzz? Learn how each removes hair, what exfoliation changes, and which questions to bring to a consultation.
First Laser Hair Removal Consultation: What to Expect
Prepare for a first laser hair removal consultation with practical questions about suitability, the treatment area, risks and next steps.
Chemical Peel Prices in Johannesburg: How to Read a Quote
Read a Johannesburg chemical peel quote by checking the proposed peel, area, consultation, aftercare and total cost. Confirm current terms with the clinic.
Beard Laser Hair Removal: Whole Beard or a Defined Line?
Decide what you want to keep before asking about beard laser hair removal. Compare a whole-beard goal with a defined edge, then confirm scope and price.
Dermaplaning Aftercare: What to Ask After Treatment
Leave a dermaplaning appointment with a personalised plan. Use these questions to clarify products, sun exposure, skin reactions and when to seek advice.
Microneedling Prices in Johannesburg: What Is Included in a Treatment Quote?
Compare microneedling quotes in Johannesburg by treatment area, consultation, extras and aftercare. Confirm the current clinic price before booking.
Microneedling vs Microdermabrasion: Which Fits Your Texture Concern?
Compare microneedling and microdermabrasion by texture concern, treatment depth, recovery and suitability before choosing a skin treatment.
Dermaplaning Before a Wedding or Event: When to Book and What to Avoid
Planning dermaplaning before a wedding or event? Learn why a first-time trial, recovery buffer, simple aftercare and careful treatment sequencing matter.
Microdermabrasion for Blackheads and Congested Skin: What It Can and Cannot Do
Microdermabrasion for blackheads may help surface congestion. Learn where exfoliation has limits and when acne needs medical treatment.
Microneedling for Melasma: Evidence, Limits and Pigmentation Risk
Microneedling for melasma is still being studied. Understand evidence limits, combination treatment, recurrence, pigmentation risk and referral.
Microneedling for Enlarged Pores: What Results Are Realistic?
Microneedling for enlarged pores may improve surrounding texture. Learn why pores cannot be permanently closed and how skin type affects the plan.
How Often Should You Get a Chemical Peel? A Safe Treatment-Course Guide
How often should you get a chemical peel? Peel depth, skin concern, healing, home products and sun exposure matter more than a fixed calendar rule.
Chemical Peel vs Microdermabrasion: Results, Downtime and Best Uses
Chemical peel vs microdermabrasion: compare texture, pigmentation, congestion, downtime and sensitivity before choosing a professional treatment.
Laser Hair Removal Before a Holiday: Sun, Self-Tan and Treatment Timing
Laser hair removal before a holiday needs careful timing. Learn how tanning, self-tan, sunburn, destination and aftercare affect when to book.
Laser Hair Removal for Sensitive Skin: Patch Testing, Reactions and Aftercare
Laser hair removal for sensitive skin may be suitable after assessment. Learn how patch testing, preparation, settings and aftercare help manage risk.