Lasers are increasingly being harnessed for skin rejuvenation purposes. The so-called fractional laser treatment (or laser facelift) involves directing laser beams into the skin with the aid of a fractionated laser. The treatment results in fuller, more resilient skin and is therefore particularly suitable for 30+ skin.
Fractional lasers deliver total skin improvement. The treatment can be used to refine and rejuvenate the skin and simultaneously renew the epidermis, effectively eliminating pigmentation spots. The laser promotes a finer skin structure and an even skin tone by accelerating the skin’s renewal process. Fractional lasers provide optimum results in terms of skin rejuvenation via laser therapy.
This skin-renewing laser treatment can be used to treat the following skin problems:
- (acne) scars
- hyperpigmentation
- skin aging
- uneven or coarse skin texture
- sagging skin, large pores
- fine lines and superficial wrinkles
The laser works on a fractionated basis, meaning that only a small area of skin is treated per laser pulse. The device makes so-called microbeams, or miniscule puncture patterns in the skin. Intact skin tissue remains in place between the puncture sites and expediates their recovery via the production of new skin cells. The treatment is therefore safe and highly controlled, and your skin will recover within a few days of treatment. You will notice small, pointed crusts forming on the surface of your skin where the punctures were made. The heat from the laser shrinks the skin tissue, resulting in a finer skin structure and improved blood circulation.
The fractional laser is a more sophisticated version of the traditional laser. During fractional laser treatments, laser beams are directed into the dermis, the layer beneath the epidermis. This stimulates the fibroblasts in the dermis to manufacture new collagen. That collagen in turn renews and tightens your skin. Fractional laser treatments consequently give your skin a natural lift and repair any unevenness. Younger-looking skin emerges just two or three weeks following treatment: your skin becomes noticeably firmer and assumes a fresher, smoother appearance. The increased collagen production also delays your skin’s aging process.
The Van Lennep Clinic specialises in skin improvement treatments and our highly-trained skin therapists have several types of lasers at their disposal. This enables us to perform customised treatments in the field of skin tightening and scar removal, and ensure the effective elimination of redness, spider veins and pigmentation. Make an appointment for a non-committal intake session
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