January 17, 2012
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 [...]
January 16, 2012
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 [...]
January 9, 2012
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 [...]
January 7, 2012
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 [...]
January 6, 2012
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 [...]
January 5, 2012
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 [...]
December 19, 2011
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 [...]
December 18, 2011
There are many benefits to being blessed with darker skin, as it tends to age more slowly than paler skin and is less susceptible to damage from the sun. It does, however, present some problems particular to black skin that can cause problems.
When damage to the skin occurs, any change to pigmentation can be very [...]
December 18, 2011
All hues of skin can present changes to pigmentation after an injury has been sustained. In paler skin, injury or scarring can leave behind a reddening which may or may not fade over time. Black skin can react to damage by producing extra pigmentation, however, leading to a darkening of the skin on and around [...]
December 9, 2011
The Laser Treatment Clinic offers two types of treatment for improving the appearance of pigmented skin:
Intense Pulsed Light Treatment
IPL pigmentation treatment works by targeting the excess melanin contained in the skin. When applied to the affected areas in very short bursts, the light is absorbed by the darker pigmentation and is heated up. The skin [...]
