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Understanding Lasers | Lasers with downtime | Lasers with no downtime | Fractionated (Fraxel) Lasers
how does these treatments work?
Unlike resurfacing procedures, in which the epidermis is sacrificed, leaving a raw surface that takes days to heal, Non-Ablative Laser Resurfacing or "PhotoRejuvenation" utilizes light energy to stimulate collagen remodeling and/or remove irregular pigmentation and enlarged blood vessels from the skin surface. Because this technique doesn't injure the outer layers of skin, there is no downtime and no prolonged healing phase.
BBL (Broad band light)
The underlying principal of Non-Ablative technologies is to create a controlled injury to certain "target" structures in the dermis, while completely sparing the epidermis from damage. Conditions that can be treated by Non-Ablative technologies include facial wrinkles, rosacea, broken capillaries, sun damage, hyperpigmentation, age spots, and minor surface irregularities.
How many bbl treatments will i need?
At COSMOS we use the state of the art Sciton BBL laser to improve skin complexion and texture.
Typically, 2 to 4 treatments are advised 2 to 4 weeks apart for best results, with yearly "maintenance" treatments. There is no visible wound, and the treatments are painless, with only a slight warming sensation, and take 30 minutes or less to perform. The skin is cooled by direct contact during this relatively painless treatment, and after treatment there may be redness lasting 6-24hours. The light energy from the Sciton BBL directly heats the "broken capillary" and superficial "brown spots" resulting in a marked improvement in the skin complexion and colouring. The term photo-facial is commonly being used to describe the use of non-ablative laser to improve skin pigmentation and redness.
ST (Non surgical skin tightening)
The Sciton ST laser ( a Near Infrared laser) has also been shown to cause a "collagen tightening" effect. We advise the use of the Sciton ST module for patients seeking non-invasive skin tightening. Near Infrared (NIR) Lasers stimulate new collagen formation by heating collagen in the upper layers of the skin. The invisible infrared light from these lasers is absorbed by water in the upper dermis, heating the tissue and thereby inducing the formation of new collagen.
How many st treatments will i need?
Absorption by melanin and hemoglobin is minimal at these wavelengths, so these devices are not useful for treating discoloration. Typically, a series of 3-6 treatments performed about a month apart are recommended for best results. The collagen production begins 2-3 weeks after treatment, and reaches a maximum three months later The results from Non-Ablative Laser treatment are "permanent", in the sense that the treatment, induces collagen remodeling, and the new collagen is subject to the same aging influences as the rest of the body.
are these treatments safe?
Non-Ablative lasers can be performed almost anywhere on the body with very little or no risk of scarring.
In order to avoid damaging the epidermis, a cooling device is applied prior to the firing of the laser beam. Risks of burning are rare when quality equipment is used in trained, experienced hands.
do these treatments hurt?
Treatment with lasers is described as a mild to moderate discomfort depending on the intensity of the treatment. In many cases a topical or injected anaesthesia is necessary for patient comfort.
For more information please call 1300 138 797 or email info@cosmosclinic.com.au
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