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Laser / IPL / LHE / LED Skin Rejuvenation

Since the early 1990s, lasers have become the high tech equivalent of dermabrasion or chemical peels for skin resurfacing (removal of the outer layer of skin), resulting in a sometimes dramatic improvement to the complexion.

The use of different types of lasers by cosmetic clinics has increased significantly in recent years and is now aimed more at giving you maximum treatment results with minimum recovery time after the treatment. More recent still is the arrival of Intense Pulsed Light (IPL), Light Heat Energy (LHE) and Light Emitting Diode (LED) systems that can be more flexible in their use than some other lasers.

Non-Ablative Lasers

These lasers have lower energy levels than ablative lasers which are used for skin resurfacing and actually remove the outer layer of skin completely. Non-ablative lasers try to cause damage within the dermal layer of the skin but without removing or damaging the outer epidermal layers of the skin, therefore lessening the recovery period after the treatment. It is thought that the laser's heat in the dermal layers causes collagen to be produced which helps reduce the appearance of lines and wrinkles.

Intense Pulsed Light (IPL)

Intense Pulsed Light systems, although technically not lasers, use flashes of light that work in a similar way to nonablative lasers by causing heat damage to dermal tissues without disruption or removal of the outer epidermal layers of the skin.

Light, Heat Energy (LHE)

This also works by carefully controlled bursts of low-level light and heat that can be used for photorejuvenation.

Light Emitting Diode (LED)

This emits red light that has been shown to stimulate collagen and improve the appearance of the skin. Treatments using non-ablative lasers, IPL and LHE systems are usually described by cosmetic clinics as a procedure called photorejuvenation. In general, most of these systems can reduce the appearance of some pigmented changes, such as age spots caused by sun damage, rosacea and small thread veins on the face; although claims for improvement in the appearance of actual wrinkles, any tightening of the skin, or reduction in the appearance of acne scars should be carefully questioned as there is little evidence of dramatic improvement in these areas and you may be disappointed.

During the treatment anaesthetic cream may be applied to help numb the skin, and depending upon the type of system used, you may experience a slight stinging sensation in the area treated during the procedure. The treatment will take 15 to 30 minutes and may be repeated every few weeks or so for 4 or 5 courses to achieve the desired effect; with 6 monthly maintenance treatments as required. Most people will be able to return to work immediately following the treatment.

Private costs for skin rejuvenation using light vary depending upon the light source used, and your particular treatment requirements, but can range from approximately £100 - £300 per treatment session.

Please note that all clinics offering laser, IPL or LHE treatments should be registered with the Healthcare Commission, as they need to follow certain standards for the safe operation and maintenance of these machines and receive regular inspections to ensure that National Minimum Standards are met.

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