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 [...]
Despite their name, liver spots have absolutely nothing to do with your liver! These patches of pigmented skin are also commonly referred to as age spots, although the most appropriate name would be sun spots.
The skin contains cells that produce melanin when the skin is exposed to the sun’s rays. The melanin absorbs the energy [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Black skin can suffer from changes in pigmentation as a result of damage to the skin. Even tiny injuries will trigger the healing response that stimulates the production of pigmented cells within the skin.
Shaving rashes, spots, cuts and scrapes can all cause the skin around the original injury site to darken. This can make [...]
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 [...]
Although active acne can be a terrible affliction that can cause considerable distress to those who suffer from it, the scars it leaves behind can be even harder to deal with.
As the inflammation and redness subsides, they can leave hyper pigmented and pitted skin behind that is difficult to hide. Acne can permanently damage skin [...]
Hyperpigmentation is a common problem for people with darker skin, and there are many solutions available on the market, from creams and lotions to laser treatment.
The laser Treatment Clinic uses a combination of safe and non-invasive treatments that have been proven to offer fantastic results.
Intense Pulsed Light treatment is very effective at removing any [...]
