With the Intense Pulsed Light treatments a layer of chilled gel is applied to the treatment area. The light applicator is placed on the skin and a short pule of light is released. The applicator is then moved to the neighbouring area and the process is repeated until the entire area is treated. The chilled gel is removed and the area cooled. No gel is requite for the Q-Switched Laser treatments, however, due to the power of the laser energy delivered into the skin, a small amount of pin point bleeding may occur during the treatment, and a dressing may be applied after the treatment to protect the skin while it heals. During treatment protective eye wear will be provided.
Most people are suitable for treatment except for very dark skinned or tanned individuals. However, large dark, mottled or raised pigmentation cannot be treated and may need to be checked by a dermatologist.
Large, dark moles should not be treated, nor should lesions covering a large part of the body. The pigmented marks that respond the best are superficial lesions such as those caused by sun damage (sun spots) and freckles.
Most patients describe the discomfort as mild and tolerable and no anesthesia is required.
The treated area may feel warm and sensitive for the first few days and post treatment. With Intense Pulsed Light treatments the lesions will darken and may appear more obvious before they fade and ‘flake’ away. With laser treatment an initial whitening of the area is seen which quickly fades and the pigment gradually fades over the following few weeks.
The skin that surrounds the pigmented lesion may become red immediately after treatment. Most people experience no other side effects and the redness usually disappears within hours to a few days. Very rarely a small blister may form or the skin may become temporarily darker.
The length of treatment will depend on the type and size of the lesion present, but typically 1 to 3 sessions are required at 4 to 6 week intervals.
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.
What some of our customers have said about the treatment:
“I’m extremely happy with the results, not only have my age spots gone, my skin also feels much smoother”
“After just one treatment the condition of my sun damaged skin has really improved. Fantastic!”
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