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What are the benefits / advantages of a Carbon Laser Treatment

Reduces fine lines and wrinkles
Tightens dilated pores
Reduces acne, scars and post acne discoloration
Removes dead skin cells from the superficial epidermal layer
Stimulates collagen growth
Improves skin texture
Clears pores to help reduce blackheads and whiteheads

What are the risks / disadvantages of a Carbon Laser Treatment

Risks may include change in skin pigmentation, change in skin texture, bruising or redness.

Who is eligible to have a Carbon Laser Treatment done

The Carbon Laser Treatment can be used on all skin types and has the best results when the skin is healthy and only mildly damaged.

Carbon Laser Treatments are suitable for both male and females.

Who is not eligible to have a Carbon Laser Treatment done

Pregnancy
Breastfeeding
Cancer
Chemo
Radiation
Pacemaker
Active Acne
Open Lesions
Certain medications that can cause photosensitivity eg. Roaccutane

When can you not have a Carbon Laser Treatment done

Recent sun exposure
Fake Tan on the area being treated
Sunbed exposure
Active cold sores
Active infections / inflammation / viral / fungal / bacterial disease to the area being treated

Can you have a Carbon Laser Treatment if you have active acne

If you have active acne it is not advisable to have this treatment done.

Can you have a Carbon Laser Treatment if you have acne

Carbon Laser Treatments can be useful for calming down acne, but is by no means a permanent cure.
Carbon Laser Treatments clears your pores to help reduce blackheads and whiteheads. Eliminates the need to extract comedones.
Carbon Laser Treatments targets acne bacteria and shrinks your sebaceous glands for reduced oil production, congestion and outbreaks.

Can Carbon Laser Treatments treat pigmentation

Laser can treat pigmentation at the superficial levels and the deepest permissible levels below the skin surface.

Carbon Laser Treatments are FDA approved for treating melasma.

Can Carbon Laser Treatments lighten freckles and dark spots

Laser treatment is one of the most effective ways of lightening freckles and dark spots.

Many freckles are often removed after just one session, and even persistent freckles can fade into obscurity after repeated sessions. Please remember that this differs with each individual.

How long does a treatment take

Carbon Laser Treatments are approximately 1 hour 15 minutes this includes the consultation, application of carbon paste the laser treatment as well as LED light therapy.

How often can you have a Carbon Laser Treatment

Clients usually undergo treatments for 6 months with 3 weeks intervals. It is recommended that clients receive monthly treatments thereafter.

Is a Carbon Laser Treatment safe

This treatment is an extremely safe, superficial treatment with very little risk of any long-term problems.

Carbon Laser procedures provide results straight after the treatment.

The laser does not remove any layers of the skin.

What machine is used to perform a Carbon Laser Treatment and is it effective for hyperpigmentation

Q switched Nd:YAG Laser is an effective and safe mode of treatment of hyper-pigmentation. Operating at wavelengths of 532nm and 1064nm, Q switched Nd:YAG Laser can treating pigmentation at the superficial levels and the deepest permissible levels below the skin surface.

What should you avoid before having a Carbon Laser Treatment performed

You must stop any acid-based products such as Glycolic and Salicylic at least two weeks before each treatment
Avoid the sun
Avoid self tanning products on your face or the area being treated
Avoid getting skin treatments at least two weeks prior to your session, these include microdermabrasion and any type of professional or home exfoliation, Botox, Fillers.

What should you do after having a Carbon Laser Treatment done

Avoid the following:

Direct sunlight
Sunbeds
Microdermabrasion / Chemical peels for two weeks
Exfoliation with scrubs, exfoliants
Oral medication that can cause photosensitivity
Heat
Retinol A
Hydroquinone
Apply sun screen
Avoid heat / sauna

What can you expect after your Carbon Laser Treatment

You can experience some redness after the treatment.

Your skin will glow and have visibility reduced pore size immediately after your first treatment.

The laser destroys the carbon particles and any oil, dead skin cells, bacteria, or other impurities on your face. The heat from the process also signals a healing response in your skin. This stimulates collagen and elastin production to make your skin look firmer.

Does pigmentation go darker before lightening and why

Yes your pigmentation does darken. Active treatments accelerate cell turnover, by pulling pigmented cells to the surface at a faster rate. This increases the concentration of melanin in the epidermis, which can create a temporary darkening of the spots. The darkening means the pigmentation is coming up and is ready to be shed away. This is normal and the pigment naturally sheds off the skin’s surface within 7 – 14 days depending on your skin’s cell turnover.

Which treatment is better – Carbon Laser Treatment or Chemical Peel

Both Carbon Laser Treatments and Chemical Peels can give similar results, the main difference is how the results are achieved.

Carbon Laser Treatments rejuvenate skin via the heat generated from the laser, where the chemical peel tends to achieve similar results via a chemical reaction