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Beauty treatments
20Jun

Yes for sure, it’s a matter of no pain, no gain for the best skincare treatments. Women and men in all age groups wish to put their best foot forward in terms of a great-looking skin. But for this, you need a bit of pain.

The most effective skin treatments certainly are not a day at the spa. And that’s why you need to prepare for some discomfort. Believe me, the result will make all worthwhile.

IPL

Just think about it: IPL, that wonderworker, isn’t exactly a walk in the park. Not excruciating for most, mind you. But still a tad uncomfortable. However, oh and oh: the results are just amazing. Be it removing sunspots, rejuvenation, refining pores, softening lines and wrinkles, improving skin quality, targeting broken facial veins or Rosacea, your skin will thank you afterwards.

Laser hair removal

Nothing quite like smooth, hair-free legs! But the process causes quite some discomfort, depending on the treated area, hair texture and skin.

Dermapen microneedling

This is one of the top-rated go-to treatments for a collagen boost, refined skin texture, reducing fine lines and wrinkles; shrinking large pores, reducing stretch marks and acne. Although the irritation of the tiny pricks is reduced by applying a topical numbing cream, it still doesn’t qualify as relaxing. Yet once again, the results are quite a knock-out.

Chemical peels

Okay, chemical peels are by no means the worst pain. But something that is acidic and removes dead skin cells by burning the epidermis will be uncomfortable on some level. Yet die-hard aficionados simply won’t go without their chemical peel fix every few months or so. Reason being, peels offer instant results for a healthy, glowing complexion.

Utims skin tightening

Once again, this treatment is a bit sore. The Utims device heats the skin, causing collagen to constrict. But hey, three months after the procedure, you’ll notice visible results with a tighter, firmer skin which is less crepey. It’s just so worth it.

Bottom line is: no pain, no gain for the best skincare treatments.

Microneedling
4Apr

Rather trust the professionals with microneedling. You may be tempted to try this at home thinking that you might save money.

There are many gadgets and gizmos available these days for at-home microneedling. But at-home microneedling devices affect the skin only superficially by penetrating the outer layer, which is 0.25 mm deep. On the other hand, professional devices penetrate 2 to 3 mm deep), reaching the dermis. Thus it’s great for skin remodelling.

At the end of the day, at-home microneedling devices are very unlikely to have any benefit for dermal remodelling. It’ll simply lightly exfoliate the skin.

Professional treatment

A professional therapist at Lasermed would appropriately adjust the microneedling device depth according to the area of your skin. For example, she’ll select shorter needle depths around the eyes, nose and forehead, and longer ones to treat acne scars on the cheeks or stretch marks on the abdomen.

Microneedling typically is ideal for acne scars on the face; wrinkles around the eyes and other parts of the face and neck; and surgical scars on the abdomen.

Get advice

Be aware that microneedling may not always result in the desired aesthetic outcome first time around. It may take more than one procedure to get the results you’re seeking.

Also take note that microneedling is not suitable for everyone. Therefore, it’s important to talk to a professional therapist to establish whether you’ll be a good candidate.

If you have a microneedling product for home use, make sure that you clean it between uses as per the manufacturer’s instructions. Never share the device with other people to avoid possible infection or spreading disease.

Good aftercare after microneedling
23Feb

Aftercare is the cornerstone of any skin rejuvenation treatment. Remember, the products you apply to your skin subsequently are just as important as the procedure itself.

Possible side effects

Most side effects, such as redness (erythema), dry skin and a bit of swelling, typically subside within 48 hours. Depending on your skin, occasionally there may be breakouts, flaking and peeling. However, bruising or bleeding rarely occurs.

If you experience one or more of these side effects, bear in mind that they’re temporary and can be treated quite easily during aftercare.

Pre-treatment tips

For a week before your treatment avoid:

  • blood thinners such as fish oil and vitamin E
  • sun exposure and tanning beds
  • anti-inflammatory medication
  • exfoliants, acids, topical antibiotics, retinoids and hydroquinone
  • threading, hair removal creams, electrolysis and waxing

Before the treatment, our therapists will clean the area thoroughly before applying a topical anaesthetic. The latter will reduce discomfort from the pricking sensation.

Aftercare

Good aftercare post-microneedling is imperative. Therefore, Hyaluronic Acid immediately after treatment does wonders in stimulating collagen production. And for best results, avoid makeup for at least 24 – 48 hours post-treatment.

Hyaluronic Acid can be applied every three hours for the first 24 hours. Then, continue twice a day for the first week to keep the skin moisturised.

After 24 hours, nutritional supplements and topicals such as Vitamin C and E may be applied. But don’t forget the sunscreen!

Should peeling start on day 3 – 5, allow the skin to flake off naturally. Don’t pick at it.

For the rest of the week post-treatment, keep skin hydrated with hyaluronic serum or moisturisers with ceramide or collagen-stimulating peptides.

Importantly, avoid sweating and gym environments for a week. Also, give alcohol-based skin products or toners a miss for two weeks. And try not to take inflammatory medications for a week after the treatment.

So, to enjoy your new-look glowing complexion, remember that good aftercare post-microneedling is imperative.

Luminous skin
9Feb

Nothing beats a luminous skin. And Lasermed is with you every step of the way on your journey to a healthy glow.

With technology accelerating daily, there always are bigger and better treatments, products, tools and innovations in the skincare market. And rest assured, the Lasermed team members keep their finger on the pulse to serve clients better. Our top priority is always to present the latest in cost-effective approaches to pausing the ageing process.

Less is more

Seeing that less is more these days, we specifically promote multi-tasking treatments such as:

  • Dermapen microneedling to boost collagen, refine the skin and improve atrophic scars
  • Fractional laser for smoother skin texture, wrinkle reduction, reduced pore size and improved skin elasticity
  • IPL for reducing the visible signs of photo-ageing and sun damage, plus managing rosacea
  • Microdermabrasion improve the overall appearance and tone of skin
  • Chemical peels for enhanced smoothness and clarity, as well as treating acne

Skin barrier

We’re big on the health of your skin barrier – especially after your rejuvenation treatments. A healthy moisture barrier retains water better, keeping your skin hydrated. Plus it also helps your skin to fend off environmental aggressors.

Be sure to choose your skin products wisely. Products with healing ingredients and hydrating makeup are at the forefront for 2023. Use tinted sunscreens instead of foundation to protect against the ageing effects of sun damage. And opt for deeply hydrating face serums to create a nourished base for makeup application.

Be pro-active

Millennials and Gen Z might not suffer from ageing skin. However, they’re increasingly focused on prevention and preservation. In their twenties and thirties, they choose to have a range of treatments to stave off premature ageing. This is indeed a good investment.

At the end of the day, nothing beats a luminous skin.

hand rejuvenation
31Jan

Let’s give a show of hands! Remember, we tend to focus on facial rejuvenation and forget that our hands give away our true age.

First up you’ll notice that your right hand looks older than the left one. This is purely because of sun exposure when driving.

Ageing hands

Hands often start ageing between the ages of 30 and 40. Patches of hyperpigmentation (dark spots) appear. Plus, the skin becomes dehydrated and starts to wither.

Between the ages of 40 to 50, the dark marks grow and solar keratosis (rough sun spots) are visible. Sometimes hypopigmentation (white spots) will also appear.

But when you hit 50, ageing accelerates. You’ll start noticing signs of thinning in the epidermis, while veins become quite prominent. Some people develop rheumatic disorders and fragile capillaries easily cause bruising.

Repair your hands

Alas, we can’t stop the ageing process. But we can take steps to repair our damaged hands. Chemicals peels, IPL and microneedling are ideal for smoothing flat sun spots while boosting rough and dehydrated skin.

After completing a course of 3 to 4 treatments, you’ll notice that the skin quality is better, stronger and well hydrated. And if you’re diligent about applying topical active products and sunscreen, you’ll be on a winning streak.

To maintain your hands in top-notch condition, we advise a course of treatments annually.

Products

We recommend the following products to treat your hands: Skin Tech DHEA Cream, Atrofillin Cream, Zone Night Cream, Dermastine Emulsion with Vitamin A. Good sunscreens are those from Heliocare, Bioderma, Avene and Skin Tech.

Then, when your hands look as young as your face, you’ll be in a position to give a show of hands!

Dermapen microneedling
9Jan

Yes indeed, kick off 2023 with a Dermapen treatment.

Not only has microneedling become a firm favourite for those looking to smooth their complexions, but it has many other dermatological applications. Among the latter are: pigmentary issues such as dyschromia and melasma, acne scars, surgical scars and stretch marks.

Considered a non-invasive procedure, microneedling has very few side effects. Most patients will experience some redness, swelling and skin flaking. However, symptoms typically resolve one to two days after treatment.

An ideal option

The treatment’s absence of heat and relative speed make it an ideal option for treating skin imperfections across large areas of the face and body. Due to diminished blood supply on certain areas of the body, microneedling comes to the rescue. Reason being, that it doesn’t require prolonged healing.

Wrinkles around the mouth

According to dermatologists, perioral rhytides (wrinkles around the mouth) are notoriously difficult to treat. That’s because of their prominent and sensitive location. But once again, Dermapen microneedling is the treatment of choice for many dermatologists.

Generally, microneedling sessions are recommended at two-week to monthly intervals until you get the desired clinical result. To treat acne and surgical scars, 3 to 5 treatments at 2- to 4-week intervals typically produce improvements from 50% to 70%. And the good news is, it can be used on all skin colours.

By and large, the frequency of microneedling depends on the severity of the treated area. With each treatment you see fewer scars or wrinkles.

The results

Results always differ from person to person. But generally, people see an improvement after the third treatment. This is ascribed to the lag time for collagen production and remodelling.

After you’ve achieved the desired result, we recommend a maintenance microneedling session once a year. But importantly, always be religious about applying good sun protection daily to maintain results.

Important though is not to use skin products with active ingredients for the first number of days post-treatment.

In short, microneedling is a game-changer for many people. The cost is relatively low, it’s less aggressive and has good cosmetic outcomes. So kick off 2023 with a Dermapen treatment.

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