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The Sun
18-06-2025
- Health
- The Sun
My skin smelt like burnt bacon during £2k celeb laser treatment – I'm glowing but there was stomach-churning side effect
THANKS to the wonders of Instagram, 'The Cloud' and Facebook, I am constantly reminded how wonderful life was back when I had collagen. And how (relatively) wonderful I looked when I had collagen: banks and banks of the stuff giving my young, happy little face that unmistakable glow of youth. 8 8 Thanks to two decades of sunbathing (and a few sunbeds), that collagen has depleted quicker than you can say 'pigmentation' – which I also had a lot of. And this despite a recent facelift which, while undoubtedly brilliant at successfully halting the tide of ageing disintegration, did not address the actual texture or quality of my skin. Enough was enough. So, like all good millennials, I took to Dr Google... and promptly booked in for a CO2 laser, a treatment popular with celebs including Kim Kardashian, Jennifer Aniston and Gwyneth Paltrow. In LA, the home of good skincare, facelifts and CO2 facelifts are synonymous – surgeons regularly book their clients for laser treatments as part of the aftercare package, such is the possible transformation. Some of the results looked mildly terrifying – people with peeling faces, scabs oozing pus and flaking skin. Unwilling to leave my skin to fate, or the hands of a dentist-turned- Botoxer, I booked in at London 's exclusive Harley Street Injectables. Clinic boss Alice Henshaw – who actually works with the surgeon who did my face, Dr Paul Tulley in London's Harley Street – had contacted me previously after reading about my op. (Yep, tweakments aren't my first rodeo). She is a highly rated aesthetician to many celebs and a whole raft of influencers, who regularly live Instagram from her clinic. Walking into the uber-plush clinic – it felt more Soho Farmhouse than an aesthetic practice (although both serve little pricks) – I was greeted by Stevie, an aesthetic nurse, who would be CO2-ing me. Clemmie Moodie Facelift Journey After being numbed for 30 minutes with anaesthetic cream – quite simply, the pain would be intolerable without it – she goes through my skin concerns. 'This is genuinely one of the best treatments out there,' Stevie reassures me. 'It's amazing for acne scarring, sun damage and for boosting collagen production to give the skin a plumper, more youthful glow. You're going to really see a difference. 'It's an ablative laser which causes controlled damage to the upper layers of the skin, stimulating the skin's natural healing process and helping produce new collagen. 'We're going to go for quite an aggressive setting today to maximise results.' Next thing I know I'm horizontal, with a machine blasting a burst of hot pulsing light on my skin. Seconds later, there's a waft of burning. 8 8 'What's that smell?' I ask, my thoughts briefly turning to what I'll have for dinner. 'Oh yes, that's your skin,' Stevie replies, casually, as I inhale a whiff of bacon. Having never had a laser treatment before, I really don't know what to expect. The following day I look like I've swallowed a football, and my face is beetroot red It feels like an elastic band is being pulled taut and then snapped on my face, hard, and repeatedly. It's fine on my forehead, but REALLY hurts on my upper lip. My eyes start watering and I'm trying – and failing – to look sanguine as cameraman Ben blithely zooms in on my increasingly red face. The sensitive neck area also smarts a bit – a solid 7.2/10 for pain (10 being 'give me a gun now', 0 being a nice massage at Soho Farmhouse) – but Stevie counts down throughout, reassuring me I'm doing 'great'. (TBH all I'm doing is lying still, but it's sweet and I am determined not to swear.) 'F***!!!' I promptly scream as she goes in beneath my eyes. For this, I am given two in-eye lenses to prevent any radiation from getting through. Ben is also given dark glasses to stop any radiation 'bounce', too. 'Not for the faint-hearted' Thankfully, within 20 minutes, it's all over. I'm red, but won't scare small children on the Tube home. Alice packs me off with a bespoke aftercare kit – an ice pack, her own range of Factor 100 sun cream, 5DHA hyaluronic acid serum, a lux moisturiser and some Skincycles bio-cellulose sheet face masks to help with hydration. I am told to avoid all sunshine for the next couple of weeks, which comes in handy for the start of the spring heatwave the following day. I look certifiably insane walking the dog in a polo neck, sunglasses and a Ted Lasso visor – the only hat I could find – in the blazing sunshine. The following day I look like I've swallowed a football, and my face is beetroot red. I cancel lunch with friends. Happily, my skin doesn't blister and there are no signs of pus. (Google Love Island 's Alexandra Crane 's CO2 experience if you're not eating.) From here, the redness begins to fade and I am just left with weird-looking 'grids' across my face. My skin feels like sandpaper. Day by day though, I start to see results. After three weeks, people start complimenting me on my 'glow' One week later, my pigmentation is significantly reduced – with the full effects seen in 12 weeks time – and my skin looks so, so much softer, plumper and, well, like it used to in my iPad memories circa 2017. There are fewer fine lines around my eyes and I am thrilled. After three weeks, people start complimenting me on my 'glow' and I even get away with not wearing any make-up to work. It's a joy. This non-invasive treatment, costing £2,000, isn't for the faint-hearted. But, well, it works. For more information visit 8 8 8
Associated Press
13-06-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Scale Your Laser Engraving Business with Monport's Mid-Year Deals on CO2 & Fiber Laser Machines
NEW YORK, June 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Monport laser has officially kicked off the Monport Mid-Year Super Sale, bringing the hottest deals of the year on premium CO2 laser and fiber laser engraving machines. Headlining this year's event is the newly released Monport Mega Lite 70W desktop laser engraving machine - LightBurn Software ready. Whether you're carving out a creative side hustle or scaling up your laser engraving business, this 10-day event by Monport Laser is packed with record-low prices, tiered discounts, and never-before-seen deals. From the ultra-precise Monport fiber laser engraver to the powerful, high-speed CO2 desktop and industrial laser engravers, every round of this limited-time sale unlocks new opportunities to create more, cut faster, and save big. Each sale round lasts just 72 hours — with new laser machines for sale added every step of the way. Once a round ends, the deals disappear. This is your mid-year moment to upgrade, expand, or finally make the leap into high-performance laser cutting and engraving machine. Explore the full Monport Mid-Year Sale Three Rounds. Ten Days. Massive Savings. During the Monport Mid-Year Super Sale, customers can take advantage of three rolling rounds of deals. Each round includes discounted pricing on select models of CO2 laser machine and fiber laser machines — but only for 72 hours. Once a round ends, the deals disappear. Round 1: June 11–13 Round 2: June 14–16 Round 3: June 17–20 Don't miss the biggest mid-year savings event at Monport Laser machines Each laser machine for sale is eligible for additional savings during the sale period, while supplies last. Save Big on Monport Mega Lite CO2 Laser Machine — LightBurn Ready A standout addition to this year's sale, the Monport Mega Lite 70W CO2 Laser Engraver is built for serious creators and professionals looking for intelligent precision in a compact design. With full LightBurn software compatibility, blazing-fast engraving speed 600mm/s up to 1000mm/s and an 8MP HD camera for real-time monitoring and drag-and-drop positioning, this desktop laser engraver redefines workflow efficiency. Perfect for laser engraving wood, acrylic, leather, and more, the Monport Mega Lite desktop laser engraver is engineered for clean, precise cuts and effortless operation. Shop the Monport Mega Lite now and unlock pro-level engraving with LightBurn support You Asked, We Delivered: Monport Mega Now LightBurn-Ready At Monport Laser, customer feedback drives innovation—and the launch of the Monport Mega Lite 70W CO2 Laser Engraver is a direct response to one of the most frequent requests from our creator community: seamless LightBurn compatibility. Users asked for an intuitive, professional-grade laser engraving experience without the setup headaches — and we delivered. The Monport Mega Lite desktop CO2 laser is engineered to integrate flawlessly with LightBurn, the industry's leading laser engraving software, giving users complete control over design, layout, engraving settings, and real-time monitoring. The Monport Mega Lite turns feedback into function — making precision laser engraving more accessible than ever. Don't miss your chance to own the LightBurn-ready Monport Mega Lite Extra Discounts and Tiered Savings Available In addition to machine-specific markdowns, Monport Laser is offering tiered discounts based on order value: Secure Your Exclusive Tiered Discounts Ideal Time to Buy Laser Engraving Machines for Business and Hobby Use With laser engraving becoming increasingly popular among small business owners, Etsy sellers, and DIY creators, Monport's Mid-Year Sale provides an ideal opportunity to invest in high-quality, professional-grade laser engraving equipment without exceeding budget. The featured CO2 laser and fiber laser engraver for metal are well-suited for engraving and cutting wood, acrylic, leather, glass, metal, and more. High Demand Expected — Buy Before Each Round Ends With limited stock and growing demand in the DIY and small business space, Monport Laser encourages customers to shop early. Each round lasts just three days, and once quantities run out, no restocks are guaranteed during the promotion period. To explore the full Mid-year laser machine sale lineup and take advantage of these limited-time offers, visit: Monport Laser. Media Contact Company: Monport Laser Email: [email protected] Website: View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Monport laser
