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Carbon peel laser facial

Popular with celebrities such as Kim Kardashian, Angelina Jolie and Jennifer Aniston, Non-invasive and painless, this carbon-based treatment, also known as a charcoal facial , charcoal peel or black doll facial is highly effective for creating a clear, bright, and firm complexion instantly with zero downtime
A skin resurfacing treatment to diminish imperfections, remove dead skin build up, tighten, and shrink pores and eliminate impurities on the face such as blackheads and whiteheads whilst simultaneously plumping and tightening the skin
The facial is particularly beneficial for people with oily skin, as it is reducing acne-causing bacteria and shrinks sebaceous, oil, glands. The laser treatment is suitable for all ages and can lighten age spots and dark spots, fade freckles, reduce wrinkles and fine lines,
It can also lift and tighten the skin, improve elasticity, moisturise, and give a bright and radiant complexion.” As the laser penetrates the deep layers of the skin, it will stimulate collagen production

The Carbon Peel is a two-stage process,

During the first stage, a carbon lotion is applied to the skin. The outer dead skin cells of the epidermis will absorb the carbon, but deeper living cells of the skin will not absorb the paste.

The removal of the lotion with the short pulse Q-Switched laser using a special tip with a 1064nm wavelength is used.

The laser reaches the dermis, this laser breaks up the carbon into fine particles and the absorbs them by destroying the carbon and removing the dead skin cells, oils and impurities that were bound to it.

The heat created also induces remodelling and contractions of the pores, making it an ideal treatment for those with enlarged pores. When targeted at acne, this high energy treatment goes straight to the acne’s membrane and destroys it, reducing acne and its related inflammation.

The second stage of the process is enhanced by using the laser to pass over the skin without any carbon paste, this allows energy to penetrate deeply into the dermis creating micro injury to the collagen and elastin fibres.

Controlled thermal damage stimulates the healing process. This causes collagen, elastin and fibroblast production and remodelling to rejuvenate the skin and target fine and wrinkles.

A series of treatment over 6 months or more can therefor cause new collagen formation.

Depending on the individual requirements and strength of laser used, benefits include:

  • Exfoliate the skin, getting rid of dead skin cells, blackheads and oil
  • Reduce pore size and oil glands
  • Promote a more even skin tone and more radiant appearance
  • Making the skin look and feel softer
  • Helping with oily skin by reducing acne-causing bacteria to improve blackheads/spots
  • Purify the skin by removing contaminants when the carbon is destroyed
  • Reduce pigmentation problems such as age spots, freckles, patchy pigmentation
  • Reduce wrinkles and fine lines, shrink pores
  • Stimulates collagen growth
The number of sessions needed is dependent on your skin problem that we are treating. Usually, we recommend a course of 2-6 treatments, to take place every 2-3 weeks, a one-off session for a special event is beneficial as there is little recovery and downtime with this treatment.
Every client will have a full consultation before we carry our any session this will determine your full medical history, some of the below conditions are an example of who will be excluded for laser carbon peel removal
  • Anyone with a tan or darker skin types – only suitable for skin types l-lV
  • Active acne, rosacea, eczema on the face
  • Red facial veins
  • Anyone allergic to their patch test
  • Pregnant or breast feeding
  • Conditions effecting your immune system such as lupus, severe rheumatoid arthritis or any other disease effecting your immune function e.g., removal or spleen.
  • Liver disease such as hepatitis A B C
  • HIV
  • Bleeding abnormalities – such as haemophilia, Von Willebrand’s disease, thrombocytopenia.
  • Blood thinning medication
  • High doses of aspirin or ibuprofen
  • Skin condition – prone to keloid scaring, vitiligo or other pigmentation problems.
  • Cancer treatment and cancer medications
  • -kidney disease
  • Implants / metal plates directly under the site
  • Birth marks on the face large red ones
  • Epilepsy
  • Any photosensitising medications
  These next list wont fully exclude you, but further action will be required
  • Diabetes – letter from GP required confirming you can go ahead with the treatment.
  • Psoriasis – letter from GP required confirming you can go ahead with the treatment.
  • Thyroid disorders – letter from GP required confirming you can go ahead with the treatment.
  • Cold sores in the last 2 weeks – over the counter medication such as zovirax cream will need to be applied 1 week before your treatment to ensure this inactivates the virus.
  • Ro-Accutane medication for acne- clients’ needs to be off this medication at least 6 months before laser can be carried out due to it thinning the skin
  • Dark spots on skin during/after pregnancy – client is at risk of having further outbreaks on the pigmented areas, these may or may not go away on their own, therefore you have to accept the risk if you proceed with laser.
  • Organ transplant – letter from GP required confirming you can go ahead with the treatment.
  • Current treatment for other infections or inflammatory conditions – must be completely healed/cured before laser commences.
  • If removal Is on the face no facial, peel etc can be carried out for at least 3 weeks until skin returns to normal.
  • Botox / fillers – if removal is on or near an area you have had these you have to wait at least 3 weeks
  • Fever few or St john’s wart – both herbal photosensitising medications – must be out of your system 4 weeks before we can proceed.
  • Short term course of medications/antibiotics for 6 weeks or less, once finished course of medications must wait 6 weeks before can proceed with laser
  • Oral steroids – must be off these 6 months before can proceed
For the treatment to be as successful as it possibly can be there are a few requirements to take on board:  
  • A patch test is required
  • the area to be treated is free from ALL make up topical solutions, fake tan lotions, deodorant. perfumes etc.
  • Face should be hair free; men will need to shave before the treatment
  • No tanned skin is suitable for this treatment
Make up can be applied around 2 hours after but leaving your face clean for as long as possible is always better with any facial treatment.
  • Do not soak the area for first 24 to 48 hours, no hot tubs whirlpools, or baths but showers are ok with tepid water.
  • Wash your face with tepid water and regular skincare routine can be resumed
  • moisturise regular and apply SPF
  • -Avoid sun exposure, sunbeds for the next week Use SPF 30 or above on the treatment area if you go into the sun.
  • Avoid excessive sweating for 24 hours no saunas or working out.
  • Avoid irritants such as retin A, retinol, renova, glycolics, bleaching creams and exfoliants for at least 2 weeks.
  • Must leave 2 weeks in between sessions
IPL E-LIGHT hair removal
This is a technology combining Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) with Radio Frequency (RF). This advanced combination proves effective even in cases where other systems fail and is perfect for smaller areas of hair removal i.e., Facial Hair, nipples, and Hollywood/Brazilian bikinis.

RF technology reaches the middle and deeper layers of the skin by heating the tissue. This allows for less energy needed to be applied during the IPL treatment, leading to greater results obtained with a reduced number of sessions. The energy generated by the E-LIGHT is transformed into heat that permanently burns the hair bulb yet does not affect the rest of the cutaneous structures. Also, the cooling system provided by the equipment minimises any type of discomfort.

Using a combination of IPL and RF as described above, hair loss can be seen even after the very first session. The treatment acts on the hairs that are currently in the growth phase, which will typically fall out in the days to weeks following treatment. Other hairs not in the growth stage continue to grow normally but will be affected on subsequent sessions. Eventually, after a small number of treatments, there will be no more visible hairs remaining

An important advantage that E-LIGHT hair removal technology has over traditional laser is that it is the only method that is effective for blond, brown and dark hair.

 

Number of sessions required to see results

The number of IPL E-LIGHT hair removal sessions depends on the type of hair, the density, the method you were using to shave, the area to be treated, the sensitivity of your skin and the response of your body to the treatment. With our E-LIGHT machine, minimum 8 sessions are usually required to get the desired results. However, clients with lighter hair will expect to undergo more treatments than the standard treatment numbers for darker hair.

​Our therapists will advise you on the frequency of treatments throughout your sessions. In facial areas, we recommend performing the sessions every 4weeks, and other large body areas every 6 TO 8 weeks. E-LIGHT technology can treat virtually the entire body.

Actively growing hair that’s been treated with IPL E-LIGHT should not grow back. Once a hair follicle is damaged, it cannot grow hair. However, hair follicles that were not in the active growth phase, will need to be treated. It’s also not unusual for some patients to have a touch-up two years after initial treatment due to hormonal changes.

Hair growth occurs in 4 stages: Early Anagen (early hair growth), Anagen (active hair growth), Catagen (regression) and Telogen (resting, not growing). Laser hair removal only affects the Anagen stage (actively growing hair). Therefore, approximately twenty-five percent of hair is removed with each treatment. A few treatments are therefore required for the treatment area to be hair free.

Every client will have a full consultation before we carry our any session this will determine your full medical history, some of the below conditions are an example of who will be excluded for tattoo removal

  • Anyone with a tan or darker skin types such as skin type v or vl
  • Anyone allergic to their patch test
  • Pregnant or breast feeding
  • Conditions effecting your immune system such as lupus, severe rheumatoid arthritis or any other disease effecting your immune function e.g., removal or spleen.
  • Liver disease such as hepatitis A B C
  • HIV
  • Bleeding abnormalities – such as haemophilia, Von Willebrand’s disease, thrombocytopenia.
  • Blood thinning medication
  • High doses of aspirin or ibuprofen
  • Skin condition – prone to keloid scaring, vitiligo or other pigmentation problems.
  • Cancer treatment and cancer medications
  • -kidney disease
  • Implants / metal plates or pacemaker directly under the site of tattoo removal
  • Any photosensitising medications
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These next list wont fully exclude you, but further action will be required

  • Diabetes – letter from GP required confirming you can go ahead with the treatment.
  • Psoriasis – letter from GP required confirming you can go ahead with the treatment.
  • Thyroid disorders – letter from GP required confirming you can go ahead with the treatment.
  • Cold sores in the last 2 weeks – over the counter medication such as zovirax cream will need to be applied 1 week before your treatment to ensure this inactivates the virus.
  • Ro-Accutane medication for acne clients’ needs to be off this medication at least 6 months before laser can be carried out due to it thinning the skin
  • Dark spots on skin during/after pregnancy – client is at risk of having further outbreaks on the pigmented areas, these may or may not go away on their own, therefore you have to accept the risk if you proceed with laser.
  • Organ transplant – letter from GP required confirming you can go ahead with the treatment.
  • Current treatment for other infections or inflammatory conditions – must be completely healed/cured before laser commences.
  • If removal Is on the face no facial, peel etc can be carried out for 2-3 months until skin returns to normal.
  • Botox / fillers – if removal is on or near an area you have had these you have to wait around 12 weeks
  • Fever few or St Johns wart – both herbal photosensitising medications – must be out of your system 4 weeks before we can proceed.
  • Short term course of medications/antibiotics for 6 weeks or less, once finished course of medications have to wait 6 weeks before can proceed with laser
  • Oral steroids – must be off these 6 months before can proceed

For the treatment to be as successful as it possibly can be there are a few requirements to take on board:

 

  • A patch test is required
  • the area to be treated is free from ALL topical solutions, fake tan lotions, deodorant. perfumes etc.
  • Shaving is required around 24 hours prior, aim for 1 to 2 mm growth for your sessions.
  • Avoid exposure to the sun for a minimum of three days before treatment whilst tanned skin is fine to work with, the tan cannot be active in order to achieve maximum results
  • Avoid bleaching, plucking, waxing, epilation, and any other forms of hair removal for 4 weeks prior
  • Do not use essential oils 48 hours prior
  • Depilatory creams should be avoided 1 week before treatment commences
  • -Cold compress (no ice) and aloe vera may be useful to reduce swelling and erythema(redness) or general discomfort.
  • Erythema may last several hours.
  • Do not soak the area for first 24 to 48 hours, no hot tubs whirlpools, or baths but showers are ok with tepid water.
  • the skin will be fragile for 2 to 3 days, use gentle cleaning – do not rub the area. Aloe vera applied can help air recovery.
  • Avoid sun exposure, sunbeds, and fake tan creams during the entire course of treatments. Use SPF 30 or above on the treatment area if you go into the sun.
  • Avoid excessive sweating for 24 to 48 hours no saunas or working out.
  • Keep areas well moisturised and allow any blisters to flake and fall off on their own, do not pick the blisters this is the most common cause of infections and scarring.
  • Avoid irritants such as retin A, retinol, renova, glycolics, bleaching creams and exfoliants for at least 2 weeks.
  • Refrain from alcohol for 3 to 7 days (may dilate blood vessels in the treatment area)
  • Keep well hydrated
  • It is best to avoid smoking for a good few weeks before and after procedure as smoking constricts the capillaries and taxes the immune system, thereby slowing healing results.
  • Avoid photosensitivity inducing foods (celery, leeks etc)

 

Laser tattoo removal

Tattoo ink is trapped in the deepest layer of the skin. When tattoos are applied, ink particles are inserted with a needle into varying depths of this bottom layer.

When tattoo removal laser light is applied to the skin, it heats up and shatters the ink that it reaches first within the skin. In other words, the shallowest layers of ink are removed before the deepest layers.

It takes multiple treatments to penetrate through all of the varying depths of ink in a tattoo. If a tattoo is particularly dark or bold, it will require more treatments to remove the ink compared to shaded tattoos with a lower density of ink

The laser emits a pulse of light that is preferentially absorbed into certain colours of ink. The light enters the skin at a speed that is too fast to heat the tissues (billionths of a second), instead, it produces a shock wave effect and breaks up the ink particles into smaller pieces, the body then recognises these particles as something that shouldn’t be there and attacks it. The particles are then removed naturally via the body’s own elimination system.

Have you ever seen an old tattoo that is partially faded? Tattoos naturally fade over time because the body’s immune system recognizes that tattoo ink is a foreign substance and tries to remove ink particles.

We can treat black, blue, red, and green ink tattoos using the Q-Switch System. Unlike salon machines which can only reduce tattoos, our medical laser is powerful enough to fully remove them.

With all tattoo removal we have the added benefit of using the Cryo 6 cold air machine for skin numbing & patient comfort. The Cryo directs freezing cold air (-30°C) deep into the skin where the ink is located, mitigating any discomfort or pain associated with the laser. Unlike other cooling methods, the Cryo 6 can cool the epidermis before, during, and after laser treatment, making it the only cooling method that can be used during a laser procedure, for fast, prolonged numbing of the treatment area.

By simply blowing this cold air on the skin for a few minutes, the skin will be thoroughly cooled for the treatment – reducing pain and risk of thermal injuries.

Tattoo removal isn’t an instant fix, it usually takes several months commitment, The number of treatments required depends on the size of your tattoo, the quality of the inks used by the tattooist and the depth at which the placed the ink in your skin. Most tattoos take between 8 to 12 treatments, but some can take longer for complete removal depending on aa persons health & immune system, The sessions will be spaced approximately 6 to 8 weeks apart for the best results. If you are looking for a fade down of the tattoo as you are having a cover up in its place less sessions will be needed.

No. When using the q-switched Nd:Yag laser and following the “pre & aftercare instructions” provided, there is minimal to no scarring, from this procedure. However, in rare cases, those with scarring disorders, such as keloids, have an increased risk of forming a scar.

If you are thinking about laser tattoo removal, your most burning questions may be “Does it hurt?” and “How much does it hurt?”. Tattoo removal causes a certain amount of physical pain and irritation to the area being treated but it is not the same for everyone.

Laser tattoo removal has been likened by some clients to the feeling of having a rubber band snapped on your skin. Others describe it as a rapid succession of pricks. While some say it feels like someone scratching sunburn. Tattoo removal treatments on areas with more fat like the arms and buttocks are generally not as painful as areas where there is less fat or close to a bone like the neck, ankle or finger, with all my removal you do have the added bonus though of the Cryo 6 cold air machine for skin numbing & patient comfort.

Redness and swelling may occur, like sunburn. This settles within a few days. Some patients may blister, which is quite normal and does not indicate potential scarring. Please refer to the aftercare advice sheet.

The treated area should not be exposed to strong sunlight between sessions without the use of sunblock (SPF 30).

Every client will have a full consultation before we carry our any session this will determine your full medical history, some of the below conditions are an example of who will be excluded for tattoo removal

  • Anyone with a tan or darker skin types such as skin type v or vi
  • Anyone allergic to there patch test or previous tattoo removal reaction
  • Pregnant or breast feeding
  • Conditions effecting your immune system such as lupus, severe rheumatoid arthritis or any other disease effecting your immune function e.g., removal or spleen.
  • Liver disease such as hepatitis A B C
  • HIV
  • Bleeding abnormalities – such as haemophilia, Von Willebrand’s disease, thrombocytopenia.
  • Blood thinning medication
  • High doses of aspirin or ibuprofen
  • Skin condition – prone to keloid scaring, vitiligo or other pigmentation problems.
  • Cancer treatment and cancer medications
  • -kidney disease
  • Implants / metal plates or pacemaker directly under the site of tattoo removal
  • Any photosensitising medications
  •  

 

These next list wont fully exclude you, but further action will be required

  • Diabetes – letter from GP required confirming you can go ahead with the treatment.
  • Psoriasis – letter from GP required confirming you can go ahead with the treatment.
  • Thyroid disorders – letter from GP required confirming you can go ahead with the treatment.
  • Cold sores in the last 2 weeks – over the counter medication such as zovirax cream will need to be applied 1 week before your treatment to ensure this inactivates the virus.
  • Ro-accutane medication for acne- clients’ needs to be off this medication at least 6 months before laser can be carried out due to it thinning the skin
  • Dark spots on skin during/after pregnancy – client is at risk of having further outbreaks on the pigmented areas, these may or may not go away on their own, therefore you have to accept the risk if you proceed with laser.
  • Organ transplant – letter from GP required confirming you can go ahead with the treatment.
  • Current treatment for other infections or inflammatory conditions – must be completely healed/cured before laser commences.
  • If removal Is on the face no facial, peel etc can be carried out for 2-3 months until skin returns to normal.
  • Botox / fillers – if removal is on or near an area you have had these you have to wait around 12 weeks
  • Fever few or St Johns wart – both herbal photosensitising medications – must be out of your system 4 weeks before we can proceed.
  • Short term course of medications/antibiotics for 6 weeks or less, once finished course of medications must wait 6 weeks before can proceed with laser

Oral steroids – must be off these 6 months before can proceed

A patch test is required.

  • You cannot be tanned at the session and tanning between sessions increase the risk of hypo/hyperpigmentation
  • If you tan between sessions, you will require another patch test on the tattoo
  • No fake tan on the area being treated prior to the treatment
  • No oil, moisturizer, perfume etc should be used the day of the treatment, the skin must be clear of products
  • Refrain from alcohol for 3 to 7 days (this may dilate the blood vessels in the treatment area?
  • It is best to avoid smoking for a period of several weeks beforehand after procedure as smoking constricts the capillaries and taxes the immune system, thereby slowing healing results.
  • Cold compress (no ice) and aloe vera may be useful to reduce swelling and erythema(redness) or general discomfort.
  • Erythema may last several hours.
  • a sterile non-stick dressing such as boots melolin may have been used on the treatment area to allow you to get home without clothing or belts etc rubbing the area, it is advisable to remove this as soon as your get home to allow the laseeed area to dry and heal naturally.
  • Do not soak the area for first 24 to 48 hours, no hot tubs whirlpools, or baths but showers are ok with tepid water.
  • the skin will be fragile for 2 to 3 days, use gentle cleaning – do not rub the area. Aloe vera applied can help air recovery.
  • Avoid sun exposure, sunbeds, and fake tan creams during the entire course of treatments. Use SPF 30 or above on the treatment area if you go into the sun.
  • Avoid excessive sweating for 24 to 48 hours no saunas or working out.
  • Keep areas well moisturised and allow any blisters to flake and fall off on their own, do not pick the blisters this is the most common cause of infections and scarring.
  • Avoid irritants such as retin A, retinol , renova, glycolics, bleaching creams and exfoliants for at least 2 weeks.
  • Refrain from alcohol for 3 to 7 days (may dilate blood vessels in the treatment area)
  • Keep well hydrated
  • It is best to avoid smoking for a period of several weeks beforehand after procedure as smoking constricts the capillaries and taxes the immune system, thereby slowing healing results.
  • Avoid photosensitivity inducing foods (celery leeks etc)
  • On occasion clients may experience honey coloured fluid (pus) oozing from the blistered skin, if it does occur the client should seek immediate medical attention from there GP who will probably prescribe antibiotic cream.
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