ACNE SCARRING
Find out more about acne and what 1192 can do for yours.
What is Acne?
Acne is a common skin condition that affects the majority of people at some point in their lives. It creates spots, skin that is oily and can cause skin to be painful to touch. Acne scarring occurs when blemishes from acne damage the skin surrounding and become inflamed.
What causes acne?
Acne is caused when hair follicles are blocked. Sebaceous glands are attached to hair follicles and lubricate skin and hair by producing an oily substance known as sebum. Acne is the result of these glands producing an excess of sebum which then mixes with dead skin cells and plugs the follicle. Acne can cause 6 main different types of spots:
Blackheads
Whiteheads
Papules (small red bumps)
Pustules (like papules, with a white tip)
Nodules (large hard lumps beneath the skin)
Cysts (pus-filled lumps - greatest risk of permanent scarring)
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What is Laser Genesis?
Laser Genesis is a breakthrough non-ablative laser treatment that stimulates the skin’s natural processes to diminish the signs of aging and sun damage, and promote a vibrant, healthy-looking complexion.
How Laser Genesis works
Micro-pulses of laser energy are gently delivered to the skin. The laser stimulates the body’s own processes to activate collagen remodelling to improve the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and unwanted brown spots. In addition, Laser Genesis addresses facial redness by targeting the excess micro vessels. Although the individual treatment results are subtle, the overall effect of a treatment series can be quite dramatic.
Laser Genesis FAQs
What is Laser Genesis?
Laser Genesis is painless, no downtime ‘lunchtime treatment’ that is suitable for all skin types. It is a Cutera nD-YAG 1064nm laser that uses micro pulses to gently heat the upper dermis to stimulate collagen and help the appearance of redness.
Who can have Laser Genesis?
It is suitable for ALL skin types, all year round.
What are the common side effects of Laser Genesis?
The most common side effect of Laser genesis is beautiful skin! There are few if any common side effects of the treatment other than pinkness of the skin (resembling a healthy glow). There is no downtime.
How long do the results from Laser Genesis last?
Longevity of results are varied from person to person with most people having sustained results for at least 6-12 months. A course of 6 treatments with a gap of 2-4 weeks is recommended. The duration of results is greatly influenced by your lifestyle, sun exposure, diet and the use of proper skin care products.
How many treatments are required?
A series of four to six Laser Genesis treatments are recommended to achieve an optimal outcome. Improvements are gradual and will be seen over a period of few treatments. Results will continue to improve for months after the last treatment. To sustain results over time, ongoing maintenance treatments are encouraged. Contact our Laser Genesis Swansea team today.
How long does the treatment take?
Approximately 30 minutes. Initial treatment can only be performed once receiving a test patch as per UK regulations.
What does Laser Genesis feel like?
You will experience a gentle warming of your skin’s surface during the procedure. Patients often describe the treatment as relaxing and therapeutic.
What areas can be treated?
Laser Genesis is an ideal treatment for the face, neck, chest, and other areas of the body with noticeable signs of aging, sun damage, redness, mild wrinkles or scarring.
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The Secret RF from Cutera is a new microneedling treatment that improves signs of aging skin, fine lines, wrinkles and scars with little to no downtime. Secret RF uses microneedles to deliver fractional Radio Frequency (RF) energy into varying levels of the skin including the deeper layers where treatment is most beneficial. This unique delivery of energy allows us to achieve optimal results on all skin types.
Secret RF FAQs
What Is Secret?
Secret RF is a novel approach to deliver fractional radio frequency (RF) energy to all layers of the skin with minimal damage to the skin’s surface. The multi-layered treatment is tailored to each individual and addresses their unique skin concern during each customized treatment.
What skin conditions does it treat?
The Secret RF treatment is ideal for improving aging skin, photodamage, fine lines and wrinkles on the face and neck, scars, acnes scars, skin quality and striae. The treatment is safe and effective, and suitable for all skin types and patients seeking skin revitalization.
How does it work?
Secret RF uses microneedles to deliver radio frequency energy into varying levels of the skin including the deeper layers where treatment is most beneficial. Unlike other devices which only deposit energy in upper layer of the skin, Secret RF de-livers RF energy below the surface where it’s needed most to help revitalize and regenerate the tissue. This unique delivery of energy allows us to achieve optimal results with little to no downtime on all skin types.
What is the Secret RF procedure like?
Secret RF is a easy, safe and effective procedure that can be performed in a quick, 15-minute treatment session. During the treatment, you will feel a slight heating and some pressure on the treatment area. For most patients, the treatment is tolerable but your physician will work with you to maximize your comfort level. Prior to the procedure, your provider will apply a numbing cream to the treatment area to increase comfort during the treatment.
How many Secret RF treatments will I need?
Patients typically need 3-4 treatments spaced 4-6 weeks apart, to achieve optimal results. Most patients report seeing improvement after the second treatment however results are optimized 3 months after the last treatment.
How long does a treatment last?
Results vary based on the individual. To maintain results, maintenance treatments are recommended every 12-18 months.
What can I expect after my procedure?
After the treatment, an ointment will be applied to the skin and you will be asked to refrain from wearing make up for several hours. Any minor redness or swelling resulting from treatment will subside within 12-24 hours. After the treatment, you can expect to return to normal activities.
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The Nimue Skin Resurfacing Complex treatment offers an advanced corrective and rejuvenating superficial skin resurfacing effect for the control of acne and acne prone skin conditions. This treatment offers superficial resurfacing of the skin through an effective combination and concentration of naturally derived acids removing dead outer layers of the skin. It helps to reduce pore size, soften and refine skin texture.
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The Dermapen™ is a revolutionary micro-needling device which aims to tighten, lift and rejuvenate skin. It can remove acne scarring and reduce fine lines and wrinkles, the appearance of pores and stretch marks.
How the Dermapen™ works
The Dermapen™ works by puncturing the skin with 11 micro-needles through a spring-loaded automated function. This stimulates healthy collagen production and encourages the skin to repair and regrow through normal physiological processes. You may experience slight discomfort during the treatment, but you can receive a numbing cream beforehand to reduce this. After the treatment, erythema (redness) of the skin can appear for a few hours up to a day. This will usually heal quickly.
