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Laser treatments at Complete Skin Specialists

22 . 11 . 24

Everything you need to know about cosmetic laser treatments

Cosmetic laser treatments are rapidly gaining popularity for their versatility and effectiveness in addressing skin concerns. Here, we’ll explore the different types of lasers and how they could help you.

Your face is the most recognisable part of you, it plays a vital role in your health and overall self-esteem. While other parts of your body are covered, the skin on your face is constantly subjected to sun, wind and pollutants that can age and damage it. How you feel about your skin can make or break your confidence, so it’s important to first take care of it, and understand your treatment options if there are aspects you wish to improve.

Some common skin concerns we consider for laser are:

 

Types of laser treatments:

Laser is one of the many tools we use to treat various skin conditions. We have a range of lasers at our clinic, all devices are sophisticated and medical grade; but they work differently to target specific problems in the skin. Selecting the right laser for your needs is the most important part of your treatment journey.

 

Pulsed Dye Laser:

A pulsed dye laser emits a concentrated beam of light, targeting blood vessels (haemoglobin) beneath the skin. The laser’s energy is absorbed by the blood vessels, causing them to collapse and fade, which makes this laser most effective for treating redness, flushing and broken capillaries.

At our clinic, we use the Candela Medical Vbeam Perfecta®, which in our opinion, is the gold-standard for vascular concerns. We have used for close to 20 years.

 

Dual-length lasers:

These devices use two wavelengths in combination to treat more complex conditions affecting several skin structures and differing depths.

We use the GentleMax Pro®, which combines the fastest and most powerful 755 nm Alexandrite laser with the 1064 nm Nd:YAG laser. This laser can be used for:

  • All skin tones
  • Hair removal
  • Treatment of pigmentation or vascular lesions – such as a Venous Lake.

 

Devices that offer multiple treatments:

We have two devices in our clinic that offer multiple treatments:

  • The Fraxis Duo – for skin texture, acne scarring and complete skin rejuvenation.
  • Candela Nordlys – a gold standard pigmentation laser.

The key benefit of these devices is that we can treat a wider range of conditions and patients who present with varying severities with the one device. We can also combine settings and handpieces to further individualise the treatment.

 

Laser treatments in the summer:

One of the most common questions about laser treatments is whether they are safe to undergo during the summer months. Some of the treatments are fine throughout the warmer months, and we spend a lot of time educating our patients on the aftercare and the importance of strict sun protection pre and post laser to reduce the likelihood of complications. The more invasive treatments, such as CO2 laser, should be put off to the cooler months.

Some of our summer safe treatments, not just limited to laser, include:

  • Intense Pulse Light (IPL) Therapy Treatment – IPL therapy is a non-invasive, versatile treatment, making it a great choice for maintaining healthy skin, even during the summer months. It’s ideal for treating conditions such as mild redness, pigmentation, broken capillaries, early signs of ageing and more.
  • Skin peels – A skin peel is done by applying a chemical solution to remove the top layers of skin to encourage the growth of fresh, new skin cells. You might consider a peel to refresh your skin if you have fine lines or wrinkles, acne, an uneven skin tone or scarring.

 

Potential side effects of cosmetic laser treatments

As with all treatments, there can be some side effects from cosmetic lasers, depending on the type of laser and your skin type.

You might experience:

  • Temporary redness and swelling (a few hours to a few days)
  • Darkening or lightening of your skin (more common if you have dark skin or are exposed to the sun after treatment)
  • Infection, scarring or blistering (rare).

Risks are discussed, at length, during your consultation, which happens prior to any treatment being carried out.

 

Ready to discuss a laser treatment?

Get in touch with our complete professionals to learn more.

Book an appointment today.

 

Disclaimer

All information is general and not intended as a substitute for professional advice. Individual results may vary.

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