Acne is a condition caused by skin cells that do not shed properly and plug pores, causing oil and bacteria to be trapped inside. As the oil and bacteria accumulates, the skin becomes inflamed and swells outwards forming the familiar whiteheads, blackheads and pimples. The most common type of acne shows up on the face, neck, shoulders, back, and chest.
Treatment End Point
Mild to moderate redness and swelling that will fade in as little as a couple hours to as much as a few days.
Expected Outcome:
While outcomes vary from person to person a prospective clinical study indicates that over 90% of patients treated experience marked reduction in acne lesions.
System Used:
Gemini™ Laser System
Applications:
Enhanced Skin Rejuvenation treats fine wrinkles and sun-damaged skin. Patients with photo-damage and photo-aging often benefit from the procedure. Specifically addresses: sun damage, wrinkles, photo-aging, lentigines and facial telangiectasia, vascular and pigment irregularities.
Descriptions:
With this process solar lentigines and facial telangiectasia are treated individually with the Aura/Gemini laser. The entire face is "painted" with the Aura/Gemini. This is followed by a second pass with the Lyra/Gemini laser, for facial toning and the treatment of fine wrinkles.
What to Expect: (Immediately after Treatment)
Solar lentigines may darken following treatment. After painting technique a slight erythema might be present.
Expected Final Outcome:
With this procedure patients will typically benefit from 3-8 treatments. Clearing of sun damage such as lentigines will be evident after the first few treatments. Wrinkle improvement will be gradual over the first three months of treatment as new collagen forms, creating a smoother, younger looking skin.
System Used:
Gemini™ Laser System
Application:
Broken capillaries/spider veins/dilated veins on the face or legs or Telangiectasia
Description:
Abnormally dilated blood vessels associated with a number of diseases. Could occur anywhere on the body.
What to Expect: (Immediately after Treatment)
As the laser energy is applied, the vessel will disappear. Several seconds later it will be replaced with erythema (redness) which will fade within a few days (face) or weeks (legs)
Expected Final Outcome:
Full resolution. May need several treatments to completely eliminate vessels.
Application:
Cherry red bump or Cherry Angioma
Description:
A benign skin growth that appears as a small, smooth, cherry red bump.
What to Expect: (Immediately after Treatment)
The tissue will turn dark. Should dry up and fall off in a week or two depending on the size.
Expected Final Outcome:
Full resolution after one treatment.
System Used:
Gemini™ Laser System
Application:
Shaving (razor) bumps/Pseudo-folliculitis
Description:
Pseudo-folliculitis (razor bumps) is a common condition of a closely shaved area, which occurs in people with thick curly hair. The problem results when highly curly hairs grow back into the skin causing inflammation and a foreign body reaction. Over time, this can cause keloidal scarring which looks like hard bumps.
What to Expect: (Immediately after Treatment)
Perifollicular erythema (reddening around hair shaft) immediately following laser application. On occasion this reaction is absent or minimal.
Expected Final Outcome:
Full resolution. Requires multiple (up to five) treatments with occasional maintenance treatments.
System Used:
*Gemini™ Laser System
Application:
Broken capillaries/spider veins/dilated veins on the face or legs or Telangiectasia
Description:
Abnormally dilated blood vessels associated with a number of diseases. Could occur anywhere on the body.
What to Expect: (Immediately after Treatment)
As the laser energy is applied, the vessel will disappear. Several seconds later it will be replaced with erythema (redness) which will fade within a few days (face) or weeks (legs)
Expected Final Outcome:
Full resolution. May need several treatments to completely eliminate vessels.
Ultra VPL™ has been proven to effectively treat…
Unwanted hair from all parts of the face and body The Ultra VPL™ treatment has been clinically proven to remove hair from all parts of the face and body.
Sun, liver and age spots Conditions which usually appear in later years. These are all caused by an excess amount of melanin, the pigment which determines our hair and skin colour.
Thread veins, spider naevi and cherry spots
Conditions where small veins and blemishes become visible on the skin’s surface.
Wrinkles and fine lines
Collagen is the substance in our bodies that keeps our skin looking youthful and smooth. As we age, our bodies naturally produce less and less collagen, resulting in the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
Acne scarring People who suffer from acne produce too much sebum, an oil naturally produced by the body, which clogs up pores and causes infection. This can result in scarring.
