Shape Clinic Sydney, offers a range of laser skin treatments. These laser treatments can be used to improve skin complexion and address various concerns.
Treatments include Intense Pulsed Light (IPL), Vascular Laser, Fractional Laser, Radiofrequency Microneedling, Radiofrequency, and CO2 Lasers.
In this guide, each treatment and their potential benefits and side effects will be explored.
A guide to laser skin treatments: Understanding procedure and benefits
Pico Laser Sydney: For skin rejuvenation
Pico lasers operate by using high-speed energy to target underlying tissue layers. The skin concerns this treatment addresses are acne scars, brown spots, freckles, stretch marks, fine lines, wrinkles, melasma, and pigmentation.
Picosecond lasers are quick and efficient, typically, a treatment plan involves two to three sessions within a two to three-week period.
Important details about the procedure:
– Procedure duration: Approximately 15 minutes (may vary based on treatment extent)
– Downtime required: None
– Results duration: Up to 1 year
– Can be paired with IPL
IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) Sydney: For radiant skin
Intense Pulsed Light IPL treatments use light energy to break down pigmented cells, resulting in more even-toned, “clearer” skin. Intense Pulsed Light treatments are used to target pigmented lesions, mottled complexions, freckles, redness, rosacea, dilated capillaries, skin tone, and texture. Side effects associated with this procedure are pain and redness in the hours after treatment.
After undergoing IPL treatment, it is advisable to wait for 24 hours before applying makeup. A consistent skincare routine is also needed to maintain results achieved through IPL.
Important details about the procedure:
– Procedure duration: 30-45 minutes
– Downtime required: None
– Results duration: Up to 6-12 months*
– Can be paired with anti-wrinkle injections for additional benefits
Vascular Laser Sydney: For visible vascular concerns
Vascular Laser treatments addresses vascular concerns, such as visible capillaries and veins found in various areas of the body. This treatment employs precise light energy to coagulate the blood within the affected vessels.
Side effects include redness, bruising, swelling, crusting, and in extreme cases, blistering. Treatment frequency is one to three times for results to be observed.
Important details about the procedure:
– Procedure duration: 20-30 minutes
– Downtime required: None
– Results duration: Up to 1 year
– Can be paired with IPL for enhanced outcomes
Fractional Laser Sydney: For stimulating collagen
Fractional laser treatments are used to reduce the appearance of wrinkles, fine lines around the eyes, sunburnt skin, age spots, skin irregularities, pores, precancerous lesions, and stretch marks.
The Fractional Laser stimulates collagen formation through heat and light energy, subsequently activating the body’s natural healing response. Results are typically observed between 6 and 8 weeks following the treatment. Following the procedure, maintaining a consistent skincare routine is recommended for maintenance.
Important details about the procedure:
– Procedure duration: 60 minutes
– Downtime required: 48 hours
– Results duration: Up to 1 year
Radiofrequency Microneedling Sydney: For firming and revitalising the skin
Radiofrequency microneedling combines radiofrequency energy with microneedling. Microneedling is the process of a practitioner using thin needles to make holes in the skin.
Radiofrequency microneedling treatments can help tighten the skin, reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines, eliminate acne scars, and minimize pore size.
This procedure is safe for the face, hands, neck, and décolleté. Potential side effects include immediate redness and swelling, bruising, pain, pigment changes, and, in extreme cases, infections. Results are observed after multiple treatments at monthly intervals.
Important details about the procedure:
– Procedure duration: 30-45 minutes
– Downtime required: 1-2 days
– Results duration: Up to 1 year
– Can be paired with IPL or Threads for enhanced effects
Radiofrequency Treatment Sydney: For sensitive areas of the face
Radiofrequency treatments operate using a gentle heat method that remodels collagen and improves skin elasticity. The treatment requires multiple sessions for results to be observed. It is safe to apply to the forehead, upper and lower eyelids, nasolabial area, jowls, and neck.
Radiofrequency treatments are suitable for all skin types, and there is no downtime associated with it.
Important details about the procedure:
- Forma is applied on the following areas for treatment; forehead, upper and lower eyelids, nasolabial, jowls and neck
- It’s suitable for all skin types
- There is no downtime
CO2 Laser Sydney: For skin renewal
CO2 fractional laser treatments are used to address signs of aging and to remodel the skin. This laser emits a specific wavelength reaching both the epidermis and dermis, promoting the regeneration of skin cells from deep within the layers. The treatment promotes the shedding of the outermost layer of damaged skin, to reveal the undamaged skin underneath.
This treatment can be safely combined with CO2 laser treatment.
Important details about the procedure:
– Procedure duration: 60 minutes
– Downtime required: 3-7 days (duration varies based on laser penetration depth)
– Results duration: 2-4 years
– Can be paired with IPL for enhanced benefits
Shape Clinics Laser treatments can address various skin concerns, contact them for more information.
Shape Clinic, 501/19A Boundary Street, Darlinghurst NSW Australia
Dr Steven Liew MB BS (Sydney)
FRACS Specialist Plastic Surgeon
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