AGE SPOTS
Find out more about age spots and what 1192 can do for yours.
What are age spots?
Age spots are flat black, brown or grey spots on the skin that appear in areas exposed to the sun.
What causes age spots?
Age spots are caused by the overproduction of melanin (natural skin pigment). Ultraviolet (UV) light speeds up production of melanin. Tanning beds/lamps can also cause age spots. You are more likely to get age spots if you have light skin and/or have a history of frequent sunburns or extreme sun exposure.
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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 CryoPen™ is an advanced cryotherapy innovation that is a fast, effective, safe and new solution for removal of age spots.
How the CryoPen™ works
The CryoPen™ emits a fine jet of nitrous oxide under high pressure which reaches up to -89°C, which allows the clinician to work with millimetre precision. This destroys the tissue by freezing the inter-cellular fluid, forming ice shards and crystals which rupture the membrane, thereby destroying the cell. That means there will be no collateral damage to healthy tissue. Procedures typically last from 5 to 25 seconds as the penetration of the cold is approximately 1mm per 5 seconds of treatment, so you can be in and out of the salon quickly. There is no downtime and it is advisable to leave the area uncovered to speed up the healing process. As long as you protect the area from abrasion or damage, there are no limitations to activities straight after the treatment e.g. work, swimming, bathing.
