Now that summer is over its time to rejuvenate your skin and remove pigmentation and other signs of sun damage that have worsened over summer.
There are many different options to treat pigmentation, wrinkles & textural problems including peels, Intense Pulse Light (IPL) and lasers.
For a fast dramatic improvement in pigmentation (look 10 years younger in 10 days!) the best option is one or two treatments with intense pulse light (IPL).
Both IPL and Medical Strength Peels will improve pigmentation and fine lines, but the greatest textural improvement will be achieved with the Fraxel laser.
Intense Pulsed Light is a technique that uses pulses of visible light to treat and correct the various manifestations of sun damage. Benign skin conditions such as age spots and irregular pigmentation are targeted, while new collagen growth is stimulated to improve skin texture, increase skin smoothness, and reduce pore size and scarring.
Alternatively, Medical Strength Peels can be used to improve fine lines and pigmentation problems, and are usually used in conjunction with an ongoing skin care program containing vitamin A (Retinol), alpha-hydroxy acids, and antioxidants such as Vitamin C, Copper and Manganese. Usually a series of 3 peels are required, spaced one month apart.
The Fraxel laser gives the best textural improvement, and is performed as a series of treatments (usually 3-5) spaced one month apart. The laser treatments take about 30 minutes for a full face treatment, and can cause some swelling and redness for 1-4 days. (We often perform these treatments on Thurs/Fri so you can return to work normally Mon).
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