VICTORIA AESTHETICS LASER CENTRE · MEDICAL LASER FACIALS IN SEYCHELLES
A physician-supervised medical laser treatment for congested, oily or dull-looking skin — designed to refine the appearance of pores and restore a cleaner, smoother, brighter complexion, with minimal interruption to your routine.
APPOINTMENTAbout 45–60 minutes
DOWNTIMEMinimal, not zero
FROMSCR 2,880 per session
AT A GLANCE
A thin layer of carbon lotion is applied to clean skin and allowed to settle. Medical laser energy is then delivered systematically across the area, interacting with the carbon particles and creating a controlled photoacoustic effect as the carbon is fragmented and lifted from the surface.
The result is a superficial cleansing and exfoliating effect that may improve the appearance of oiliness, congestion, pores, texture and overall clarity. What it is not is a replacement for the treatments that correct deeper problems.
A carbon peel should not be chosen because it is fashionable. It should be chosen because it is appropriate for your skin.
DESIRE & PROBLEM IDENTIFICATION
Six starting points
Humidity, oil production, sunscreen, makeup, environmental exposure and daily life can leave skin looking congested, uneven or simply tired. The Medical Carbon Laser Peel is designed as a low-downtime clinical refresh for patients who want visible polish without an aggressive resurfacing procedure.
When the skin has stopped catching the light and a good night's sleep is no longer fixing it.
Excess sebum and a surface that looks blocked rather than clean, particularly in a humid climate.
Refining the appearance of enlarged pores and uneven surface texture over a treatment series.
Carbon-assisted laser treatment combined with an overall skin-health strategy rather than used on its own.
May support selected patients with oily, acne-prone skin as part of a broader medical plan. Acne is a medical condition, not a laser problem.
A popular option when you want smoother, brighter-looking skin with little expected social downtime.
When your skin needs to look refreshed — but you do not want a major recovery period.
Check if the carbon peel fits my timingWHAT ACTUALLY HAPPENS
Carbon · laser · lift
A thin, even layer of carbon lotion is applied to clean skin and allowed to settle into the surface and into the pores.
Medical laser energy is delivered systematically across the area. The light is absorbed by the carbon particles rather than by your own pigment.
A controlled photoacoustic effect fragments the carbon and lifts it from the surface, taking surface debris and oil with it.
Clinical skin assessment before treatment, a medical-grade laser platform, parameters selected for the individual, skin of colour considerations, physician supervision, and a structured aftercare and escalation pathway if your skin turns out to need something else.
We assess your skin first and decide whether carbon-assisted laser treatment — or another medical aesthetic strategy — is more appropriate for your primary concern. Sometimes the answer is that a carbon peel is not the treatment you need.
Published studies of carbon-assisted 1064 nm Nd:YAG protocols have reported improvement in acne lesions and sebum-related concerns. Response varies between patients and the evidence base remains smaller than for many established dermatologic therapies, which is why we describe likely benefit rather than promise it.
BENEFITS & EXPECTATIONS
And what it cannot
Helps refresh dull, tired-looking skin and improve overall luminosity.
Superficial exfoliation can leave the skin feeling cleaner and more polished.
May reduce the visible appearance of enlarged pores over a treatment series.
May help selected patients with excess sebum, blackheads and congested skin.
Can form part of a broader strategy for selected acne-prone patients after medical assessment.
Chosen when patients want visible improvement without the recovery of more intensive resurfacing.
WHAT THIS TREATMENT IS NOT
The Carbon Laser Peel is not a substitute for fractional resurfacing, targeted pigment laser treatment, scar revision or medical acne management when those treatments are clinically indicated.
Not every brown spot needs a carbon peel. Not every acne patient needs a laser. We choose the treatment after identifying the problem.
TROPICAL CLIMATE · MELANIN-RICH SKIN · PERSONALISED LASER SETTINGS
Living here means year-round ultraviolet exposure, heat, humidity, daily sunscreen and frequent outdoor activity. Every one of those influences oiliness, congestion, pigmentation risk and how any laser-based treatment should be planned.
Carbon-assisted 1064 nm Nd:YAG protocols have been studied in skin of colour, including acne-prone patients. No laser treatment should be described as risk-free, so we consider skin phototype, recent sun exposure, pigmentation history, active inflammation and the treatment endpoint before selecting any parameters.
First we determine whether a carbon peel is appropriate for your concern at all.
Settings are individualised rather than taken from a one-size-fits-all facial protocol.
Daily broad-spectrum sun protection and sensible post-treatment UV avoidance matter particularly here.
“Tropical living does not mean avoiding laser treatment. It means planning laser treatment intelligently.”
PLANNING AN EVENT?
Most people book a carbon peel with a date in mind — a wedding, a holiday, a shoot, a weekend that matters. The honest answer depends entirely on how much runway you have. Move the slider to the number of weeks between today and the day itself.
If it is your first session, schedule it far enough ahead that we can see how your skin responds, rather than introducing a new laser treatment days before you need to look your best.
WEEKS UNTIL YOUR EVENT
4weeks
COMFORTABLE — ONE SESSION
Four weeks is enough room for a single treatment with time to spare. We would book the assessment and the session together in the next fortnight, leaving roughly two weeks of margin before the day.
PATIENT JOURNEY
45–60 minutes
STEP 01
We review your main concern, skin type, active products, recent procedures, sun exposure and anything else that may affect treatment.
STEP 02
A thin, even layer of carbon lotion is applied to the treatment area and allowed to settle before any laser energy is delivered.
STEP 03
The laser is passed systematically over the skin using settings selected for you. You may hear light snapping sounds as the laser interacts with the carbon.
STEP 04
The skin is cleansed and soothing, barrier-supportive products may be applied according to what your skin needs on the day.
STEP 05
You leave with clear instructions for cleansing, active skincare, sun protection and when to contact the clinic if your skin reacts unexpectedly.
Most patients describe warmth, light snapping or tingling. Comfort varies by individual and by the settings chosen.
RESULTS, DOWNTIME & FREQUENCY
Hours to weeks
AFTER TREATMENT
Skin may look cleaner, smoother and brighter. Mild temporary pinkness or warmth can occur, which is why we call the downtime minimal rather than zero.
FIRST 24–48 HOURS
Keep skincare simple, avoid unnecessary irritation and use broad-spectrum SPF. Avoid deliberate intense sun exposure immediately after treatment.
FOLLOWING WEEKS
Some patients notice gradual improvement in oiliness, pores, texture or acne-related concerns across a series of treatments. Results vary.
ONGOING
Maintenance is optional and based on your goals, not a medical requirement. Some patients keep coming back for the refresh; others move on to a different treatment once the real concern is identified.
For a one-off pre-event refresh, a single session may be all you want. For persistent oiliness, congestion, pore appearance or acne-prone skin, a short series may be recommended after assessment. Published carbon-assisted Nd:YAG studies have commonly used around 3 to 5 sessions, often spaced 2 to 4 weeks apart — but your schedule should be individualised rather than copied from a paper.
Individual response varies. The Carbon Laser Peel should not be expected to permanently eliminate pores, acne, pigmentation, wrinkles or oil production. It is a skin-quality treatment, not a permanent correction.
CANDIDACY & SAFETY
Assessed, not assumed
MAY BE SUITABLE IF YOUR MAIN CONCERN IS
Wanting a low-downtime treatment is a perfectly good reason to ask about it. Whether it is the right one for your skin is a separate question.
ASSESSMENT REQUIRED · MAY BE POSTPONED, MODIFIED OR AVOIDED
This is not an exhaustive contraindication list. Final suitability is determined during your clinical assessment.
IF PIGMENTATION IS YOUR MAIN CONCERN
The likely type and depth of pigment come first. Depending on that diagnosis, SmartPicosecond pigment treatment, medical skincare or another strategy may be more appropriate than a carbon peel — and we would rather tell you that at the assessment than after three sessions.
MONT FLEURI, MAHÉ
TREATMENT INVESTMENT
Three ways in
THE INSTANT GLOW SESSION
SCR 2,880per session
Clinical skin assessment, carbon application, full-face medical laser treatment, post-treatment soothing and barrier support, and personalised aftercare guidance.
Best for: first-time patients, a pre-event refresh, travel recovery or a quick skin reset.
Book the Instant Glow session (opens in a new tab)THE SIGNATURE FULL-FACE RESET
SCR 6,8003 sessions
Three physician-supervised sessions with personalised intervals, a skin-progress review, medical skincare recommendations according to your needs and priority booking for the series.
Best for: persistent oiliness, congestion, visible pores, acne-prone skin, and anyone who wants more than a one-off glow.
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THE HOLLYWOOD GLOW MEMBERSHIP
SCR 23,400per year
An annual skin-maintenance programme: up to 12 physician-supervised sessions scheduled to your personalised plan, periodic skin assessments, priority scheduling, and member pricing on selected eligible treatments.
Also available: SCR 6,450 per quarter on the Executive plan. Monthly treatment is an elective membership benefit, never a medical requirement.
Ask about the membership (WhatsApp, opens in a new tab)All prices, inclusions, discounts and membership benefits are subject to clinical assessment and to the current Victoria Aesthetics price list.
MEDICAL AUTHORITY
A carbon peel is easy to market as a beauty trend. The difference here is how it is assessed, selected and delivered: a medical aesthetics clinic using medical laser technology under physician supervision, with parameters and aftercare adapted to the individual patient.
Dr. Eric Licea, MD, MSc
Medical Director — Victoria Aesthetics
Specialist in medical-surgical laser and advanced aesthetics, with a background in general surgery and energy-based medicine.
Performed on a clinical laser platform, not a consumer beauty device.
Settings selected according to skin characteristics and the treatment objective.
If a carbon peel is not the best option, we redirect you to a more appropriate treatment.
Skin type, pigmentation risk and tropical sun exposure are part of the plan.
QUESTIONS
No. A carbon laser peel uses a topical carbon lotion together with medical laser energy. It is a laser-based clinical treatment rather than a manual cleansing facial.
Most patients describe warmth, light snapping or tingling rather than significant pain. Sensation varies with individual sensitivity and with the laser settings chosen.
Most patients return to normal daily activities quickly, which is one reason the treatment is popular. Mild temporary redness, warmth, dryness or sensitivity can occur, so we describe it as minimal downtime rather than zero downtime.
It may be suitable for many darker skin tones when appropriately selected and performed with suitable parameters. However, no laser treatment is risk-free. We assess skin phototype, pigmentation history, active inflammation and recent sun exposure before treatment.
Carbon-assisted 1064 nm Nd:YAG protocols have shown improvement in acne lesions and sebum-related concerns in small clinical studies. It may be useful for selected acne-prone patients, but acne is a medical condition and some patients need a broader treatment plan rather than laser alone.
A carbon peel may improve overall skin clarity, but it is not automatically the best treatment for a defined pigment lesion. If pigmentation is your main concern we first assess the type of pigment, and may recommend SmartPicosecond treatment, medical skincare or another approach.
A single session can be chosen for a skin refresh. For oiliness, congestion, pore appearance or acne-prone skin, a short series may be recommended. Clinical studies have used different schedules, commonly around 3 to 5 sessions, so your plan is individualised.
Yes — it is one of the most common reasons people choose it, because expected social downtime is low. If it is your first session, schedule it far enough in advance that we can see how your skin responds, rather than introducing a new laser treatment immediately before the event.
We recommend avoiding deliberate intense sun exposure immediately after treatment and using broad-spectrum SPF consistently. Your clinician will give you specific post-treatment guidance based on your skin and the settings used.
The immediate refreshed appearance varies between individuals and is influenced by skincare, oil production, sun exposure and lifestyle. A carbon peel is best viewed as a skin-quality treatment rather than a permanent correction.
Medical assessment · no one-size-fits-all settings · an alternative treatment recommended if a carbon peel is not the best fit.
LOW-DOWNTIME MEDICAL LASER SKIN REFRESH IN MAHÉ
Whether you are preparing for an event, struggling with oily or congested skin, or simply want your complexion to look fresher, we begin by deciding whether the Carbon Laser Peel is actually the right treatment for you.
Planning a wedding, holiday or special event? Tell us the date. Our team will help you choose an appropriate treatment window rather than squeezing in a last-minute session.
Medical assessment · no one-size-fits-all settings · clear aftercare · an alternative treatment recommended if a carbon peel is not the best fit.
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CONTACT US
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CLINIC ADDRESS
Bel Etang Building, Hermitage Road,
Mont Fleuri, Mahé, Seychelles
PHONE
+248 2 511 268
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VICTORIA AESTHETICS & WELLNESS CENTRE
International Standards. Island Luxury.
CLINIC HOURS
Monday–Friday: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Saturday: 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM
General medical disclaimer: Educational content only — not medical advice, diagnosis, or a guarantee of individual outcomes. All treatments at Victoria Aesthetic & Wellness Clinic are offered under strict physician supervision, with individual assessment, informed consent, and documented follow-up.
© 2026 Victoria Aesthetics Wellness Centre. All rights reserved.
CONTACT US
Your wellness journey is important to us. We believe in open communication and partnership with our patients. Share your experiences, ask questions, and let us know how we can best support you. We're always here to listen and provide the information you need.
You can make an appointment right now, or fill out the form and you'll receive an answer as soon as possible.
CLINIC ADDRESS
Bel Etang Building, Hermitage Road,
Mont Fleuri, Mahé, Seychelles
PHONE
+248 2 511 268
Call us+248 2 511 268
Talk with us (opens in a new tab)seychellesaesthetics@gmail.com
Send an emailACCREDITATIONS & MEMBERSHIPS
VICTORIA AESTHETICS & WELLNESS CENTRE
International Standards. Island Luxury.
CLINIC HOURS
Monday–Friday: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Saturday: 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM
General medical disclaimer: Educational content only — not medical advice, diagnosis, or a guarantee of individual outcomes. All treatments at Victoria Aesthetic & Wellness Clinic are offered under strict physician supervision, with individual assessment, informed consent, and documented follow-up.
© 2026 Victoria Aesthetics Wellness Centre. All rights reserved.
