1 .The Medlite NdYAG Laser.

Every day your skin, especially your exposed skin, is bombarded by ultraviolet light, ionising radiation and environmental pollutants and toxins. These exposures damage the skin by disrupting DNA, the genetic material in your cells.

Fortunately the skin is able to repair much of this damage, otherwise we might look ready for retirement while still a teenager. Unfortunately the repair is only about 90% effective, and it is the 10% that isn't repaired that causes our skin to age.

The NdYAG Q-switched laser puts out an infra red light with a wavelength of 1064 nanometers. This wavelength is different from visible light ( eg IPL ) because it is much more penetrating.

The energy of the laser is absorbed by pigment, blood and damaged cells in the skin (the 10% that doesn't repair naturally) and causes a mild inflammation. As the skin recovers from this mild injury the overall healing process is closer to 100%. This results in fading of pigmentation, clarification of the skin and also is associated with new collagen production. This collagen then matures and contracts, tightening the skin and reducing wrinkles.

After treatment there is a mild pinkness that usually settles within a day. The full response to the laser takes about a month, so this is the recommended minimum time between treatments. Improvement is equivalent to turning the clock back about a year (a fairly mild improvement ). However, some people can see an obvious improvement even after one treatment.

In addition to the infra red light, the NdYAG also emits green light which works more strongly on pigmentation and spider veins.

In comparison to collagen, botox and similar injectables, the advantages of the laser are:

The NdYAG Q-switched laser is a well proven laser for stimulating repair of damaged skin

Effects:
• Smoothing fine lines
• Fading pigmentation
• Shrinking capillaries
• Shrinking moles and other lesions
• Tattoo Removal
• Hair removal in dark skin or in cases resistant to IPL
• Major improvement to acne and helps in acne scarring
• Rosacea control

Advantages:
• No down time
• No anesthetic
• Suitable for all skin types – even black
• Minimal discomfort
• Often partially covered by Medicare

Side effects:
• Mild erythema (redness) for a day or two
• No adverse effects (in over 8 years of use)

The Erbium laser has been used for over 10 years to remove damaged epidermis (surface layer of skin). It is very effective but involves significant cost and downtime. More recently, fractional erbium laser treatment has become available. This treatment gives most of the benefits of re-surfacing with few of the problems.

Effects:
• Skin tightening
• Fading pigmentation
• Collagen stimulation
• Major improvements to scarring, especially from acne

Advantages:
• Minimal downtime ( a day on average )
• Little or no anaesthetic required
• Suitable for most skin types
• Often partially covered by Medicare

3. IPL intense pulsed light.

The iPulse IPL machine is one of the most advanced in the world. It uses electronic wizardry to enable class leading benefits with minimal side-effects

Effects:
• Permanent hair reduction, especially effective on dark hair in light skin
• Skin rejuvenation – improved texture, more even colour
• Acne control

Advantages:
• Large areas (limbs and trunk) can be treated ( for hair removal )
• Works very well in conjunction with Cosmedix Deep Sea Peel for facial rejuvenation

Does your skin need treatment? Looking for laser tattoo removal or perhaps just wishing to have your skin be rejuvenated? Call us now for a free consultation phone 1300 764546 ( 1300 SMILIN )