Skin tightening
Anti-ageing treatment
Kate, 39"This one really works. Everyone keeps telling me how well I'm looking!"
This effective anti-ageing treatment uses lasers to restore tone and tautness to the skin. Our tightening treatment gives collagen a boost and firms facial contours to counter the effects of gravity. Resurfacing sets advanced lasers to work on problem areas with brilliant results. Fine lines disappear. Deeply etched lines are noticeably reduced. Over a course of anti-ageing treatments your face regains more of the firmness of youth. Plus, add in a course of microdermabrasion and this is the ultimate age-defying skin workout.
How does the anti-ageing treatment work?
The laser creates a beam of high-intensity light that deeply penetrates the skin tissue, causing a 'zone' of heat. This stimulates collagen and results in tighter, more youthful looking skin.
What can I expect during antiaging treatment?
Estelle, 44"I combined face tightening with a course of microdermabrasion. My skin looks fabulous."
Anti-ageing treatment will take place in the clinic. You will wear safety eyewear to protect your eyes from the laser light. Your practitioner will guide the laser to the treatment areas with a small handpiece. Each laser pulse may be preceded and followed by a short pulse of cooling spray. A treatment could take as little as a few minutes to as long 30 mins depending on the area and condition being treated.
Does anti-ageing treatment hurt?
Some patients may feel a slight discomfort with each laser pulse, sometimes described as the snapping of a rubber band on the skin. This discomfort resolves in several seconds and is minimised by a cooling device.
How many treatment sessions will I need?
The number of sessions is approximately 6 but this depends on the area being treated and the condition of your skin. Many factors impact the efficacy of individual laser treatments, including the severity of the condition being treated. We incorporate a course of MDA microdermabrasion to ensure that the laser penetrates effectively.
How do I prepare for anti-ageing treatment?
Your skin should be thoroughly cleansed and dried, removing any makeup, creams, oils, topical anaesthetics or self-tanning products before laser treatment. The intended treatment area should not be exposed to sunlight or tanning booth light for 7 days prior to treatment. Anti-ageing treatment is given every month.
Are there side effects?
Side effects are uncommon, but may include redness, swelling, skin lightening or darkening and (rarely) blistering, in the treated area, which seldom last for more than a few days. Permanent side effects are very rare; men may experience hair loss in the treated area.
What precautions should I take after anti-ageing treatment?
After laser treatment, prevent sun exposure by applying sun protection cream (SPF30 or above).. In the first few days after treatment, do not scrub or rinse the treated areas with abrasive skin cleansers. Your practitioner will advise on products you must use.