We are currently awaiting HealthCare Commission Registration in March 2009 for the following treatments:
Lumina IPL and laser permanent hair reduction works by passing a short pulse of intense pulsed light or laser light into the skin. The light is selectively absorbed by the melanin, the pigment in the hair follicle. The light energy heats the pigment and effectively destroys the hair follicle without damaging the surrounding cells. A course of treatments is necessary for effective results as only hair that is growing in the active phase is destroyed. Treatments takes place every 4-8 weeks depending on the area treated. Typically 6-8 treatments are required to reach optimum results.
Intense Pulsed Light is released in short pulses of filtered light that stimulates 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 are reduced. Nd:YAG Laser may be selected to target deeper lines and to promote further collagen production. Treatments are carried out every 2 to 3 weeks and 6 treatments are recommended for best results.
Both
Intense Pulsed Light and Laser light is readily absorbed by blood
vessels, heating them to a point where they are destroyed. Following
treatment, the vessels quickly clear as they are reabsorbed by the
body, leaving little or no trace of the original lesion.
Typically
3-5 treatments are needed for maximum results, though small lesions may
clear in just a single session. Repeat treatments are spaced every 4-6
weeks.
Intense Pulsed Light is released in short pulses of filtered light that is readily absorbed by the high concentration of melanin found within freckles, sun spots or liver spots. The rapid absorption of light energy heats the melanin and causes the destruction of the melanin-rich cells.
The treated area may feel warm and sensitive for a few days, then the treated lesions darken, then they fade and flake away. Typically 1-3 sessions are required at 4-6 weekly intervals.
The
Intense Pulsed Light directly targets overactive sebaceous glands,
greatly reducing the total number and severity of active lesions, and
lessening the inflammation and occurance of break-outs. The light
stimulates the production of new collagen to improve skin texture, and
can reduce the appearance of red or brown areas of skin that are often
associated with acne breakouts.
Typically 6 Intense Pulsed Light
and 6 exfoliating treatments, such as glycolic peels or
microdermabrasion, will result in significant improvement. Intense
Pulsed Light treatments should take place fortnightly with a glycolic
peel or microdermabrasion treatment in between sessions.