Laser and LightWhat are Laser and Light Devices?
Laser and light devices are sophisticated technologies utilised in dermatology to treat various skin issues. These tools harness specific wavelengths of light to address targeted concerns like pigmentation, ageing signs, and textural irregularities. Lasers deliver concentrated light beams at a single wavelength, targeting specific chromophores or concerns. Light devices such as IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) emit a broader spectrum of light in quick pulses, allowing for treatment across more extensive areas of skin. Both techniques stimulate the skin’s natural regeneration processes, promoting improved skin tone and texture while minimising invasive procedures and recovery time.
These devices are essential for non-surgical cosmetic enhancements, providing solutions for skin rejuvenation, pigmentation correction, and vascular issues. They are chosen for their effectiveness in promoting collagen production, revitalising the skin’s appearance, and making it smoother and more uniform.
What Symptoms Can Laser and Light Devices Treat?
Laser and light treatments are versatile in addressing multiple skin conditions. They are particularly effective in mitigating the effects of ageing, such as wrinkles and fine lines, through the stimulation of collagen and elastin production. Pigmentation issues like sunspots, age spots, and melasma are targeted by devices tailored to absorb and dissipate excess melanin, leading to a clearer complexion.
Additionally, these treatments are beneficial for reducing redness and spider veins, with specific devices designed to target and constrict blood vessels beneath the skin’s surface. Textural improvements are also notable, as these technologies can smooth out scarring from acne or injuries by encouraging skin cell turnover and resurfacing.
Devices We Use at The Skin Centre
AviClear Laser:Â AviClear is a revolutionary laser treatment developed by Cutera, designed specifically to target and suppress the sebaceous glands which are often the root cause of acne. Utilising a 1726nm wavelength, AviClear selectively targets these glands, reducing their activity and thereby decreasing sebum production.
Excel V:The Cutera Excel V is a state-of-the-art laser system renowned for its precision and versatility in dermatology. This advanced laser combines two wavelengths—532nm and 1064nm—in a single device, making it exceptionally capable of addressing superficial and deeper skin issues. The Excel V laser system is designed with cutting-edge technology that allows for customisable treatments, ensuring that each patient receives care tailored to their skin concerns.
BBL (Broadband Light): BBL therapy utilises a flexible approach to skin rejuvenation, employing a wide range of light wavelengths to target and improve age spots, freckles, and redness. The device’s settings can be finely adjusted to suit different skin types and conditions, making it a versatile choice for comprehensive photo rejuvenation. BBL’s broad-spectrum light can simultaneously treat pigmentation and vascular lesions, improving skin tone and texture while ensuring minimal recovery. This therapy is effective for facial treatments and can also be applied to other areas of the body that show signs of sun damage or ageing.
Nordlys IPL: Nordlys IPL is renowned for its multipurpose functionality, combining different spectral filters to treat various skin conditions. It effectively reduces rosacea symptoms, sun damage, and light pigmentation. The Nordlys system delivers precise wavelengths that penetrate to the exact depth required for optimal results, minimising the treatment of non-targeted areas. Its versatility extends to treating fine lines and wrinkles, offering a non-invasive alternative to more aggressive laser resurfacing techniques.
CO2 Laser: A CO2 laser is a highly effective skin resurfacing treatment that uses a 10,600nm laser to target specific areas of the skin. By emitting precise beams of light, the laser removes the outermost layer of your skin, creating controlled micro-injuries in the tissue. As the treated area heals, it stimulates the production of new collagen, leading to the formation of firmer, smoother, and more youthful-looking skin. This process not only addresses superficial imperfections like fine lines, wrinkles, and scars but also enhances the overall texture and tone of your skin.
Erbium YAG Laser: The Erbium YAG laser is a type of laser commonly used in dermatology and cosmetic surgery for skin resurfacing and other skin treatments. It emits light at a wavelength of 2940nm, which is highly absorbed by water in the skin. This makes it particularly effective for ablative treatments, where the top layers of the skin are precisely removed to promote the growth of new, healthier skin.
1927nm Laser: This laser treatment is a mildy-invasive procedure that utilises a high-energy laser to resurface and rejuvenate the skin. It targets and removes damaged skin layers, stimulating collagen production and improving the overall appearance of the skin. The 1927nm laser can specifically target pigmentation irregularities, such as sunspots, age spots, and uneven skin tone.
Nordlys Frax Laser: The Nordlys Frax employs two separate non ablative, fractionated wavelengths, each has its own characteristics and indications. The 1940nm wavelength is highly absorbed by water, making it particularly effective at targeting the outer layers of the skin, including the epidermis where superficial pigmentation like sunspots, freckles, and mild hyperpigmentation is found. The 1550nm Nordlys Frax Laser is a non-ablative fractional laser used for skin resurfacing and rejuvenation. Unlike ablative lasers, which remove the outer layer of the skin, the 1550nm Frax laser penetrates deeper into the skin without damaging the surface. This laser targets the deeper layers of the skin, creating controlled microthermal zones, which stimulate the body’s natural healing process and promote the production of new collagen.
Nd: YAG Laser: A 1064nm laser treatment which is a non-invasive procedure that utilises a specially designed laser to target various skin concerns. The laser emits a high-energy beam of light that can penetrate deeper layers of the skin, targeting specific issues such as irregularities, vascular lesions, and hair removal.
Vbeam Pulse Dye Laser: A 1064nm laser treatment which is a non-invasive procedure that utilises a specially designed laser to target various skin concerns. The laser emits a high-energy beam of light that can penetrate deeper layers of the skin, targeting specific issues such as irregularities, vascular lesions, and hair removal.
Pico Laser: The Enlighten Pico Genesis Laser is proficient in treating a broad array of skin conditions with an advanced, non-thermal way to treat pigmentary concerns. Pico Genesis harnesses a photochemical energy paired with an ultra-short pulse duration, the perfect pair to create shockwaves that shatters pigment within the skin without damaging the surrounding tissue, while causing dermal disruption and remodeling for a rejuvenating effect.
LED (Light Emitting Diode): LED (Light Emitting Diode) therapy is a non-invasive skincare treatment that utilises various wavelengths of light to target specific skin concerns. This gentle and painless treatment is suitable for all skin types and offers a safe and effective way to achieve healthier, rejuvenated skin without any downtime.
