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INTENSE PULSED LIGHT (IPL) PHOTO FACIAL
SKIN REJUVENATION
Falling under the broad category of
photo-rejuvenation, intense pulsed light is a
non-invasive treatment that treats skin damage
without disruption of the skin’s surface. IPL
can simultaneously treat a wide range of facial
concerns safely and effectively, leaving your skin
smoother, clearer, brighter and “younger”.
These include the signs of photo-aging or sun
damage, birthmarks, unwanted hair, unsightly small
veins, broken capillaries, benign brown pigment, age
spots, mottled pigmentation, poikiloderma and other
blemishes. The treatment works by stimulating
the dermal layer of the skin to produce more
collagen, which “plumps out” fine lines or wrinkles.
Different light-based systems will work differently
on different skin types.
How does IPL work?
A cold gel is usually applied to the area to be
treated, and the smooth glass surface of the IPL
hand piece is gently applied to the affected area/s
and pulses of light are applied. The light
energy is transformed into heat energy which affects
the chromophore in the target tissue. The
target is fragmented and absorbed without damaging
the surrounding tissue, leaving the skin smooth and
rejuvenated.
Is IPL right for me?
IPL can be tailored to meet your individual
condition and skin type and offer superior results
and patient satisfaction.
When can I
expect to see results?
An initial
course of between 4 – 6 treatments is recommended to
achieve the desired effect, and a further treatment
every six months may be necessary to maintain the
effect. To further enhance the effects of IPL
Skin Rejuvenation a Microdermabrasion or exfoliation
treatment is recommended pre and 2 weeks post
treatment.
What does an IPL treatment
feel like?
The treatment may feel
like a slight sting of a snapping elastic band. By
incorporating the use of a cooler with each
treatment the discomfort and inflammation
experienced with this treatment can drastically be
reduced. Although seldom required an aesthetic
cream may be applied or appropriate pain management
can be administered by a Medical Aesthetic
Practitioner.
What are the risks?
The specific risks and the suitability of this
procedure for each person can be determined only at
the time of consultation with a Medical Aesthetic
Practitioner. To ensure safety and efficacy it is
essential that the patient follow the pre and post
treatment recommendations which should be handed to
the patient prior to embarking on any form of
treatment.
CO2 FRACTIONAL LASER
RESURFACING
Our skin changes over
time, losing its youthful look and giving way to
brown spots, wrinkles and laxity. In recent
years there have been a growing number of aesthetic
procedures available to treat the skin. CO2
Fractional Laser Resurfacing is the result of the
latest advances in laser technology, it is a new
procedure that yields remarkable, long-lasting
results with just one treatment. A fast,
office-based procedure with minimal patient
downtime, c02 Fractional Laser Resurfacing treatment
is your single treatment solution for beautiful,
younger looking skin.
Is c02
Fractional Laser Resurfacing Right for You?
This treatment is ideal for you if you:
- have a busy lifestyle or cannot be away from work
for a long time.
- want noticeable results with
minimal downtime
- want to treat dyschromia, fine
lines, wrinkles and skin laxity
What is CO2
Fractional Laser Resurfacing?
It is a
fractional laser procedure performed in a single
treatment with minimal patient downtime.
During the procedure, a high energy beam of laser
light is used to smooth out lines, wrinkles and
scars, remove brown spots and other irregularities
and tighten the skin. It also stimulates
formation of new underlying collagen to continue
improvement over time. With fractional laser
treatment, only a fraction of the skin’s surface is
treated by the laser, leaving small “bridges” of
untouched skin. This technique makes the
healing process much faster and enables you to get
back to normal activities sooner.
What are the benefits of CO2 Fractional Laser
Resurfacing?
CO2 Fractional Laser Resurfacing
treatment produces a dramatic effect on the skin:
- causes immediate skin tightening
- reduces
wrinkles and fine lines, and softens deeper frown
lines
- noticeably improves skin tone and texture
- stimulates new collagen formation and plumps the
skin
- restores the skin to a healthy youthful
looking state
The results of CO2 Fractional
laser treatments are long-term and with proper sun
protection, can persist for many years. Most
effects of treatment become visible right away,
whereas others, such as new collagen formation,
which leads to continued inner tightening, build up
gradually and become more evident over time.
Therefore, most people look even better 3 -5 months
after the procedure.
What can you expect from
CO2 Fractional Laser Resurfacing?
The
procedure is performed in a Medical Aesthetic Centre
and most patients say they feel warmth similar to
sunburn during the treatment. With the use of
customised appropriate pain management the treatment
is made as comfortable as possible. With a
gentle washing and moisturizing regimen, your skin
will begin to flake off within 2 days. After
about 3 – 5 days, your doctor will probably let you
wear make-up. Pinkness should be gone in
approximately 1 week.
LASER HAIR REDUCTION
You may be surprised to learn that virtually
your entire body is covered with hair. Because
most of this hair is fine and pale, it usually isn’t
visible to the naked eye.
But when darker,
courser hair appears in places which may make you
uncomfortable like on the face, neck, abdomen,
breasts, legs or underarms in women or on the
shoulders, chest and back of men, it may be time to
consider Laser Hair Reduction.
Laser hair
reduction reduced unwanted hair faster, with less
discomfort and more reliably than other methods.
Lighter, Grey and blond hair can also be safely
reduced with the Laser after it has been treated
with a hair dye used specifically for this purpose.
How does the Laser System work for hair
reduction?
The system emits near-infrared
laser light that is absorbed by the pigment located
in the hair follicle. The laser is pulsed or
turned on, for only a fraction of a second.
The duration of each pulse is just long enough to
damage the follicle, while the system’s unique
patented contact-cooling hand piece, the ChillTip,
helps protect the skin by conductive cooling during
the laser energy delivery. Latest advancement
in Laser Hair Reduction devices include vacuum
assist technology combined with diode laser light to
allow rapid and comfortable treatment of larger
areas. A back or legs can now be treated in as
little at 15 – 20 minutes with this new
state-of-the-art technology.
Is Laser Hair
Reduction right for me?
Depending on the
particular device used laser hair reduction safely
and effectively treats all skin types (Fitzpatrick
Skin Types 1 – VI). It is important that a
“test” patch is done prior to embarking on Laser
Hair Reduction to ensure that one is a suitable
candidate for such treatment.
Does it hurt?
A second of pain during each laser pulse may be
experienced and red and sensitive skin may be
experienced for about 24 hours after treatment.
With many devices a ChillTip provides continuous
contact cooling of the epidermis for maximum safety
and comfort. Furthermore the use of a cooling
device or ice pack pre, during and post treatment
dramatically reduces the discomfort associated with
this treatment.
When can I expect to see
results?
The laser beam only works on
actively growing hair follicles at the time of the
treatment – hair will continue to grow from
follicles which are not active at the time of the
treatment, therefore a course of treatments is
required before the area is fully clear of hair this
can range from 8 – 12 treatments and in some cases
more. Touch up sessions may be required from time to
time to treat sporadic hair growth caused by factors
such as hormones and stress. Treatment sessions may
last anywhere from a few minutes to an hour or more
depending on the size of the area being treated.
What are the risks?
The specific risks
and the suitability of this procedure for each
person can be determined only at the time of
consultation with our Medical Aesthetic Practitioner
during which time a “test” patch is recommended.
Pre and post treatment instructions should be
provided to all clients prior to receiving
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