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 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 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.
