Skin & Face
Sun Damage
The premature aging of the skin due to ongoing exposure to harmful sun exposure. UV exposure not only ages your skin more quickly than it naturally would, but can also increase your risk for skin cancer.
Causes
- UVA Light
- UVB Light
Indications
- Spider veins on your nose, cheeks, and neck
- Loss of skin tone (loss of elasticity) in sun-exposed areas.
- Lines and wrinkles around the eyes and mouth
- Permanent worry lines on your forehead
- Red, rough scaly spots
Treatments
How does it work & Benefits
A modern skin resurfacing facial approach that uses focused light. The treatment is well known as the “China Doll Peel” for its “porcelain doll-like finish” effect on the skin and the “Hollywood Peel” due to its popularity with top-notch celebrities.
Improving:
- Signs of premature aging
- Dull complexion, tone, and texture.
- Fine lines and wrinkles.
- Oily skin.
- Dark spots.
Pre & Post
• Avoid other resurfacing treatments for 2 weeks prior to treatment.
• It’s essential to avoid sun exposure or any other form of tanning prior to a Carbon Laser Peel treatment and use an SPF30+ sunscreen for 2 weeks.
• Avoid strong exfoliation or Vitamin A (Retinol) 3 days prior to treatment.
• Prepare your skin with specialized skin care products, recommended for at least two weeks prior to treatment.
• Remove any creams and makeup prior to treatment.
• You may feel a slight pricking or stinging. You must arrive 30 minutes prior to treatment time in order for the topical numbing cream to be applied and to take effect.
• Avoid strenuous exercise or sweating for 48 hours.
• No rubbing, scrubbing, picking, or scratching of the treated skin.
• Do not use any active skin care products for 24-48 hours post-treatment.
• Use a mild cleanser for the treated area. Strong soaps (cause dryness), perfumed soaps (cause irritation).
• Avoid exposure to the sun after the treatment. It might affect the results. If sun exposure is unavoidable, abuse to apply an effective sunscreen.
• Stay away from Sauna / Steam Baths until skin becomes normal.
FAQ
As each patient is different it is not possible to completely predict how many treatments you will need, but on average you may need four to six treatments to achieve ideal results anywhere from one week to two weeks apart.
After the treatment, a rejuvenated and fresh face is achieved. 2-3 weeks interval between treatments is recommended to allow collagen reproduction. Results will stay depending on the individual esp. with his/her sun exposure.
Side Effects
- The skin can appear slightly red after treatment but that usually disappears within a few hours.
How does it work & Benefits
An aesthetic procedure that improves skin texture And is performed either through the latest machine or a mechanically maneuvered handpiece.
Benefits:
- Stimulates blood circulation and collagen production
- Non-allergenic human tissue
- Cost-effective compared to other resurfacing procedures
- Can be performed on all skin types, including ethnic skin.
- It can be used on all areas of the scalp, face, and body including fragile areas like around the eyes, mouth, and neck.
Pre & Post
• No intake of Isotretinoin for 1 month.
• Avoid retinoids, topical antibiotics, exfoliants, hydroquinone, sunburn, and benzoyl peroxide 3 days prior to the procedure.
• Recommended skin care system for preconditioning for 4-6 weeks for optimal results.
• Avoid IPL/Laser procedures for the past 7 days prior.
• No waxing, depilatory creams, or electrolysis 5-7 days prior to the peel.
• washing with a gentle cleanser, cool water, using hands only, and pat dry no earlier than 4 hours after treatment.• Do not take any anti-inflammatory medications such as ibuprofen, Motrin, or Advil.
• You MAY use Tylenol only as needed for any soreness.
• Avoid sun exposure, apply a minimum of SPF 30 every 2 hours.• Peeling may start 3-5 days after peeling. Do not pick or scratch at treated skin, instead, keep moisturized.
FAQ
Results on treated skin are immediate but the best results will be visible in 4-6 treatments.
Micro-needling can be safely repeated every 4-6 weeks until you achieve permanent results.
Side Effects
- There are virtually no negative side effects, and none have ever been reported in over 150,000 procedures performed worldwide.
How does it work & Benefits
It is a type of therapeutic laser used in the treatment of many skin problems with the skin and the body. It is characterized by precision and extreme focus. It stimulates the production of collagen in the skin, and thus the rapid renewal of the layers affected by it. The laser resurfacing peels off the damaged skin layers by shining laser beams at certain focused levels. To enhance the production of collagen from the inside, and thus improve the outer layer of the skin, and not only this but works to smooth the surface of the skin, which gradually reduces scars and pits of the face
Benefits:
- Treatment of cases resulting from acne scars after treatment, as well as scars resulting from a previous injury, surgery, or plastic surgery.
- Helps get rid of wrinkles that appear as a result of aging
- Getting rid of hyperpigmentation and dark brown spots, and unifying the skin color
- Improving the texture of the skin, and making it tighter
- Minimizing wide pores
Pre & Post
• Avoid exposure to sunlight
• Do not use topical creams that may increase the sensitivity of the skin: which may cause dryness or irritation to the skin
• Remove any makeup
• No exfoliations and other aesthetic procedures on the same area to be treated for at least 1 week.
• No tanning or direct sun exposure for at least 2 weeks.
• No strenuous exercise/activity after the procedure for at least 12 hrs and until the redness subsided.
• No saunas, steaming, or heat-related treatments for at least 3 days after the procedure.
• In case of severe itchiness, dryness, or crusting, never scratch or pick the treated skin.
• Apply cold compress on the treated area in case of itchiness and irritation is bothersome.
FAQ
Three to five sessions depending on the case
Results are long-lasting
Side Effects
- Redness, minor skin irritation, itching, the appearance of some pimples, a bacterial or fungal infection.
- But all these side effects can be avoided by providing all precautions. Whether with a set of preventive measures and instructions or medical preparations.