The light energy is converted into heat within the red or brown tissue, thus resulting in a localised focal thermal damage to the tissue we want to remove or reduce. Laser hair removal works by exactly the same principle. Ask your therapist if you would like more detail about the physics of the treatment.
Patients who have diffuse or widespread redness of the face, red complexions, will improve after each treatment but will need further treatments yearly after the initial course (3-4 sessions) to keep the skin from becoming overly red again. This is because as these patients age, the sun and wear and tear on the skin cause them to become increasingly red. Very large capillaries around the nose may require additional minor sclerotherapy (tiny injections) and some follow-up treatment as these are high pressure veins and are prone to re-opening. Even if these large vessels cannot be entirely removed, patients are usually happy that they are reduced in size and colour and are easily coverable or less noticeable.
The after effects of any medical laser treatment in the world can include redness, stinging , discomfort, darkening and crusting, scabbing, brown spots, dryness, bruising, blisters and sometimes scarring (very rare). Pigment spots will usually go twice as dark temporarily after the treatment before they fall off or lighten in 7 days (face) 14 days (body). We advise you cover these with makeup or a cover stick (from chemist).We have a detailed AFTERCARE SHEET that you will be given which tells you what to do in case any of these occur. It is important to have these treatments at a clinic with doctors and nurses on hand so any side effects can be dealt with medically. Our staff have performed many thousands of these procedures and Dr Spano has 11 years experience with lasers and their uses and his staff are chosen for their experience and technical abilities.
The side effects of laser therapy are usually worse in dark or tanned or Asian skin although pale skin can overreact to treatment also, it is important you follow our instructions and experience. The machines we use can be adjusted to suit your skin and its needs and treatments can be made stronger for more effect or milder for sensitive skin.
The laser stings at the time of treatment, to reduce this please arrive 15-20 minutes before your appointment and ask reception for some numbing cream, it takes a while to work. We also use ice packs during the treatment for comfort.
At SKINOVATE we have been using lasers for many years and have built up a lot of experience, we can produce some outstanding results. We enjoy making people feel better about themselves, whether by removing a small capillary from a cheek or several large brown spots from the hands, each person's needs are discussed and a customised plan of action formulated to make your experience as simple, safe and effective as possible.
