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Rejuvenation treatments
24Oct

Yes indeed: rejuvenation treatments rock! Who needs to make peace with ageing when there are so many options to revive, refresh and rejuvenate?

As your largest organ, your skin is essential to your general health. That means: take care of your skin and it’ll help take care of you. Not only is a wise skincare routine essential, but the boost you’ll receive from rejuvenation treatments will stand you in good stead for years to come.

Good reasons to rejuvenate

So, keep your skin in good shape with regular knock-out skin rejuvenation treatments. The reasons are many:

  • Soap and water are pretty much a daily given. However, professional skin rejuvenation treatments such as peels, IPL, microdermabrasion and fraxel lasers will detox your skin, remove excess oil from pores and slough dead skin cells.
  • Chemical peels, microneedling, IPL, fraxel laser and microdermabrasion also improve blood flow to your skin. Good blood flow improves cellular processes while boosting the skin’s elasticity. Oxygen and nutrients will feed your skin cells, thus helping them recover.

But there are other pluses to rejuvenation treatments. All above-mentioned treatments play a role in helping to minimise fine lines, sunspots, acne scarring, traumatic scarring and acne itself.

Trust the professionals

And another positive of professional skin rejuvenation treatments at Lasermed is that all our therapists are professionally trained. They would be able to advise you on the best treatment options for your skin. What’s more, they will offer evidence-based advice on the best products to use. Good skin care products can help enhance your skin’s appearance and texture at any age, whether battling acne or seeking a more youthful yet natural appearance. In addition, good-quality skincare products come in formulations tailored to specific skin types.

We’d all like to look like a million dollars. And the best way to get there, is starting your rejuvenation journey with confidence at a professional centre that you trust. After all, rejuvenation treatments rock!

Hair loss
20Jul

If you suffer from androgenic alopecia or alopecia areata, the good news is that microneedling may help for hair loss. And Lasermed’s therapists are highly skilled in microneedling. However, you do need to consult with your dermatologist prior to treatment.

It’s believed that the same process of creating wounds in the skin will regenerate hair follicle health. This may result in new hair growth, or may thicken thinning hair as seen in androgenic alopecia or male pattern baldness.

One study also explored the potential benefits of microneedling when used with a topical corticosteroid to treat alopecia areata. But the majority of the trials combine it with other therapies such as topical minoxidil or platelet-rich plasma.

The procedure

Forty-five minutes before the procedure, your therapist will apply a topical anaesthetic to your scalp to reduce discomfort. Then, she’ll use a roller with needles in several directions over your scalp. Usually, the procedure takes about 10 minutes. After the treatment, she’ll apply a topical balm to the area.

Side effects

The treated area may be red and inflamed for a few days post-procedure. But most side effects diminish within 5 days after your treatment. However, do note that microneedling itself may also result in: bruising, redness, swelling, pain and oozing from the wounds.

If you have a history of acne or eczema, diabetes, or are on blood thinners or other medications, it’s imperative to consult your dermatologist prior to booking a treatment.

Your dermatologist also should advise whether minoxidil should be used after the treatment. The minoxidil may cause more burning, itching and scalp irritation.

After-care

Use a sunscreen daily on your scalp and adding a hat when outdoors would be even better.

Because of the possibility of infection, your healthcare provider may prescribe topical or oral antibiotic to ward off bacteria. But it’s imperative to follow the aftercare instructions meticulously.

Uber Pro peel
16Apr

At the forefront of ensuring stellar rejuvenation results, Lasermed now offers the Über Pro peel combined with Dermapen microneedling.

Über Pro is exclusively designed to enhance microneedling procedures. With a superior blend of treatment actives, the peel increases cellular turnover. Simultaneously, it addresses fine lines and wrinkles; sun damaged/aged skin; deep lines/advanced ageing; acne; pigmentation; uneven texture and dull skin.

By resurfacing the top layer of the stratum corneum, you’ll glow with a smoother, softer skin and an even tone. Phone us to book your Über Pro/Dermapen treatment.

Lasermed, help for ageing skin
14Jan

Although the relentless march of time results in wrinkles, fine lines, sagginess and pigmentation, there is help for ageing skin. Some people are content to sit it out with an old-looking skin, but many of us want to look more youthful. This isn’t a case of vanity, but simply the pursuit of improving quality of life. After all, the science is there, so why not use it?

Why skin ages

Age obviously is the prime culprit, but other factors also come into play. Free radicals from pollutants are toxic elements under the upper skin layer which lead to premature ageing. One way of protecting the skin from free radicals is daily use of a vitamin C serum.

Poor nutrition also contributes to ageing faster. The biggest blame goes to junk food. And we all know the answer by now: follow a healthy diet with loads of grains, seeds, fruit and vegetables.

A dry skin certainly will age faster than a hydrated skin. Although genetics also come into play, hydration is key in staving off dryness. And not only topical hydration, but eight glasses of H2O daily will make a big difference.

Fixes for ageing skin

Skincare meets technology at Lasermed. As such we have a basket of treatments available for ageing skin.

  • IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) effectively reduces the visible signs of photo-ageing and sun damage in light-skinned men and women of all ages by stimulating collagen production to improve skin quality and texture.
  • Dermapen 4 Advanced Skin Needling treats wrinkles by stimulating collagen and tightening the skin. It’s suitable for all skin colours.
  • Our superficial chemical peels use Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHAs) to repair damaged collagen and speed up cell turnover. The result is healthier, plumper and tighter skin.
  •  CO2 Fractional Resurfacing is performed by our dermatologists. This laser is exceptional for skin resurfacing to treat the effects of ageing and skin tightening is visible immediately.
  • The frax laser delivers substantial improvements in collagen remodelling while leaving the skin’s outermost layer unaffected.
  • Microdermabrasion is safe for men and women of all skin conditions and colours. It improves the overall appearance and tone of skin as it stimulates collagen and blood circulation, getting oxygen to the cells, which results in a smoother and healthier skin.
  • Using ultrasound energy, Utims Mini safely tightens and lifts muscle, as well as stimulating collagen production – perfect for heavy eyelids, nasolabial folds, loss of jawline definition and sagging neck and chin.

All that remains is a phone call from you to get help for ageing skin!

Stretchmarks before and after microneedling
12Jan

Take advantage of our special Dermapen offer this month to minimise stretch marks with microneedling.

How it works

By creating tiny pinhole injuries in the stretch mark itself, Dermapen microneedling improves its colour and appearance. These micro-punctures produce a controlled skin injury without actually damaging the epidermis.

The micro-injuries lead to minimal superficial bleeding and set up a wound healing cascade by releasing various growth factors. The latter comprise platelet-derived growth factors, connective tissue activating protein, connective tissue growth factor and fibroblast growth factor.

The needles also break down the old hardened scar strands and allow it to revascularise. Then, when the skin produces new collagen, the broken dermal layer is filled. As the dermal layer expands, the colour fades because the skin thickens and the blood vessels that give early stretch marks their pinkish-purple colour, retreat.

Both collagen and elastin are key to new, youthful-looking skin. It’s for precisely this reason that many medical professionals recommend microneedling. After all, using the body’s own natural healing mechanisms is key to natural results.

Safe for dark skins

Also noteworthy is that it’s a very safe technique for dark skin types. Usually the risk of post-inflammatory pigmentation is very high with other techniques that damage the epidermis.

The treatment

Lasermed therapists use the Dermapen4 Advanced method of microneedling. Depending on the treatment area, treatments typically last 20 to 45 minutes. Prior to the treatment, we explain the expected outcomes, delayed response and possible need for multiple treatments. Thereafter, we apply topical anaesthesia and then start the treatment 45 minutes later.

There’s no downtime. However, please bear in mind that the final results cannot be viewed immediately. Reason being that new collagen forms continually for approximately 3 – 6 months after treatment has ceased.

Book your appointment now to minimise stretch marks with microneedling.

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