08/08/2026
Quick green flag worth checking before you book any laser treatment: ask what level qualification your practitioner actually holds, and for which treatment.
It matters more than most clients realise. A VTCT Level 4 in Laser & IPL covers hair removal and skin rejuvenation. Tattoo removal needs a Level 5. Same laser room, same-looking machine, completely different qualification required.
And here's the bit nobody mentions: insurance is only valid when the qualification matches the treatment being performed. If the person holding the device isn't qualified for that specific treatment, the cover doesn't stand up.
I achieved my VTCT Level 4 in Laser & IPL in 2023, and my VTCT Level 5 with Distinction in June this year. Ofqual-regulated qualifications are the baseline of doing this work safely, and that's why I keep investing in them.
So before you book anywhere, ask the question. Any decent practitioner will be happy to show you.