Skin photo rejuvenation
Prior to treatment you must first undergo a consultation where details about your medical history are obtained in order to confirm suitability. Before proceeding you will be asked to sign a consent form and undergo a test patch.
Skin Photo Rejuvenation helps removal and repair unsightly small veins and capillaries; pigmented spots, freckles, sun damage and signs of aging with collagen damage. Intense Pulsed Light treatments along with a suitable home care range, which may be recommended by your practitioner can offer gradual, natural looking improvement which gives long lasting results.
HOW DOES INTENSE PULSE LIGHT WORK?
Intense Pulse Light systems release precisely controlled short pulses of filtered light that stimulate the fibroblast cells within the skin that produce collagen and elastin. In addition, specific lesions such as thread veins, age spots and freckles can be targeted resulting in a more uniform complexion. The skin becomes firmer, appears more radiant and enlarged pores and reduced. Nd:YAG laser may be selected to target deeper lines and to promote further collagen production.AM I SUITABLE FOR TREATMENT?
The darker the skin the more melanin present therefore the more heat is produced on the skin therefore dark skinned and tanned patients can not be treated for this treatment. Treatments are ideal on fair skinned patients.HOW DOES THE TREATMENT FEEL?
Treatment is mildly uncomfortable, although no anaesthesia is needed. To ease the discomfort we have invested in a cooling devise, Cryo 5, which is handed to the patient who directs the cold air as and when needed.HOW MANY TREATMENTS ARE NECESSARY?
Treatments are carried out every out every 2 - 4 weeks apart and about 6 treatments are recommended. Maintenance treatments are also recommended for certain patients skin conditions as and when required.It may be recommended for certain skin conditions that a peel or microdermabrasion treatments be required along side the Intense Pulse Light treatments.
WHAT SHOULD I EXPECT AFTER TREATMENT?
Redness and a slight warming sensation are normal after treatment. A cooling pack is applied after treatment to calm the skin. You may see a darkening of any pigmented spots before they flake off, leading to a more even skin tone. Tightening of the skin should increase over the following months as new collagen is produced within the dermis.It is advisable for patients to use a high sun protection as the skin will be particularly sensitive to UV light. Patients should also avoid fake tanning products during their treatment course to avoid excessive discomfort from excessive light absorption and therefore an adverse reaction to the skin.