Intense Pulsed Light produces a very focussed and intense broad-spectrum light. It is applied to the skin via a hand-held device and penetrates the superficial layers of skin, where the light energy is converted to heat energy.
As the light is pulsed, the skin is only exposed to it for very short periods of time, making [...]
Kelly Osborne has been open about her desire to have her unwanted tattoos removed, and she has also recently been sharing her apprehensions about tattoo removal on Twitter as she has started the consultation process.
As she sat in the waiting room she tweeted her fears of the laser rather than the pain, but fellow celebrity [...]
Ageing skin can bring unwelcome changes to your appearance: wrinkles and fine lines can appear as collagen production and skin renewal decreases, while excess melanin production and reduced regulation can result in darker patches of skin often referred to as liver spots.
These hyper pigmented areas can appear anywhere on the body, although those that are [...]
It is possible to beat active acne, but the spots and pustules can leave behind an unwelcome and unsightly reminder that can take years to fade away. The inflammation caused by the blemishes can leave the area of affected skin reddened and marked, making camouflage necessary in order to even out skin tone.
The other problem [...]
Various recent articles in the press have been using computer-generated images to demonstrate the ageing effects of alcohol consumption, smoking, obesity and sun-damage. Most people who see them are shocked by the dramatic changes that these factors can have on the appearance of the skin.
These changes are gradual, however, and for those who are already [...]
A combination of microdermabrasion therapy and laser treatment can be used to address a number of problems that can affect your skin.
It can be used to remove stretch marks, acne scars and for pigmentation treatment, but what does it actually involve?
Microdermabrasion involves using a hand-held device that directs a stream of very fine, medical-grade crystals [...]
More and more men are favouring the smooth-skinned, hair-free look, in line with the tendencies of women to remove more and more body hair. While most may opt to remove body hair using one of the more traditional methods such as waxing or shaving, there are other options that can provide longer-lasting results.
IPL is a [...]
As skin ages, it starts to lose elasticity as well as the ability to renew itself as quickly and efficiently as before. It also starts to display signs of damage, sustained over the years and caused by various factors:
• Exposure to sunlight
• Smoking
• Harsh environmental conditions
• Pollution etc.
Fine lines and wrinkles begin to appear on the face, an area [...]
Changes to the pigmentation of our skin are common as we age. As we get older, our skin undergoes various changes to its condition. It becomes dryer and produces less collagen, while the skin renewal process begins to slow down.
Uneven pigmentation can be caused by a variety of factors, both biological and environmental. Prevention is [...]
Recent years have seen an increasing tendency for women to remove more and more body hair. The new body ideal requires smooth and hair free skin. This trend has not been limited to women, and more and more men are also now aiming for the same hairless appearance.
Whereas hair removal has been practised in history [...]
