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During a laser treatment for skin rejuvenation, we direct pulses of light energy into your skin. This energy converts to heat, which injures or breaks down already damaged cells, while leaving neighbouring, healthy cells unharmed.

Your body responds to this heat damage by triggering its own healing response, producing fresh collagen and elastin to ‘heal’ the area. Over time, this helps to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, improve areas of pigmentation, lift and tighten the skin, and boost hydration.

The number of sessions you need will depend on your individual case. When you come in for your initial consultation, we’ll be able to give you a much better idea of what to expect. Typically, laser skin rejuvenation treatments require six to eight sessions spaced approximately two weeks apart with a top-up session every six months to maintain the results.

There’s no downtime after a laser treatment. We recommend that you wear a high factor sunscreen (SPF 30+) to help protect your skin from unwanted pigment changes.

As the name would suggest, with a chemical peel we apply a special formulation that includes a chemical such as glycolic acid to your skin. This solution gently exfoliates and removes the damaged surface layers of skin to reveal the new and healthy cells underneath. As a result, chemical peels can reduce areas of hyperpigmentation, redness associated with rosacea, acne, fine lines and wrinkles, and other skin issues, leaving your skin looking refreshed and radiant.

Different strength skin peels are available. Superficial peels concentrate on the outer layers of the skin and cause minimal peeling, whereas medium peels penetrate deeper within the dermis and may cause more peeling. Deep peels cause severe peeling and some downtime. Here at Mi:Skin Laser Clinic, we offer superficial to medium depth peels from I IMAGE Skincare’s I PEEL range.

Some skin peels should only be administered by a suitably trained aesthetic practitioner. This is because the chemicals in these peels are strong enough to cause skin damage if not applied correctly. By having a professional-strength skin peel, you can benefit from being given the right treatment for your individual skin concerns and receive targeted advice about enhancing the results with your at-home skincare routine.

You may only need a single peel for your skin to look noticeably improved. Many people choose to have a fresh peel each time they feel their skin needs a boost. If you choose to have a superficial peel, we may recommend a course of three to five peels to give you the best results.

The results of your treatment will depend on the depth of the peel. You should experience the benefits of a superficial peel for between one and two months; the results of medium peels typically last for longer, but may require several days’ downtime post-treatment if you feel self-conscious about peeling.

Dermatologists have been performing chemical peels for more than 50 years, although the use of certain food acids for peeling purposes dates back to the Ancient Egyptians. Due to the prevalence of skin peels, they are supported by extensive research and an excellent safety record.

Although superficial to medium peels are well tolerated by all skin types, it is important to seek treatment from an experienced aesthetic professional who can identify the best peel for you.

Superficial peels

If you have a superficial skin peel, you will probably feel a mild stinging sensation when the peel is applied and your face may look slightly pink after the solution is removed. It’s common for your face to take on a blotchy appearance, which will self-correct within a couple of hours. Some people experience mild peeling while others see no peeling at all.

Occasionally, people experience hyperpigmentation as the result of a superficial peel, although you can help to protect against this by wearing a high factor sunscreen after your treatment. In rare cases, people have reported skin infections or an outbreak of cold sores – if you’re a cold sore sufferer, do let us know in advance.

Medium depth peels

With slightly stronger, medium depth peels you may experience some redness, as well as a burning and stinging sensation for 30 minutes to an hour post-treatment.
Over the next few days, your face may turn darker brown in colour with streaks of white appearing amongst the brown. Your skin will then start to peel, lasting over a five- to six-day period, during which time it may feel quite itchy. After the peeling, your skin may initially look quite red but gradually fade to a fresh pink tone.

Apply a high factor sunscreen to protect against brown spots of hyperpigmentation. In very rare cases – usually at the hands of an inexperienced practitioner – scarring has been reported but is extremely unlikely in the right hands.

We will give you detailed aftercare instructions following a chemical peel, depending on the type of peel you choose. With all peels, remember to wear a high factor sunscreen to protect your newly exposed skin from sun damage.

Thread veins – also referred to as telangiectasia, spider veins or broken veins – are tiny blood vessels that run close to the surface of your skin. Despite the name ‘broken veins’, they are, in fact, not broken but enlarged, which is what makes them visible. Thread veins are typically red or purple in colour and look like a network of small, wiggly lines. They usually appear on the cheeks, nose, and legs.

Despite affecting one in five of us in our 20s, 50% of us in our 40s, and over 70% of the age 70-plus population, we still aren’t 100% sure what causes thread veins. They are believed to be linked to changes in temperature, hormonal changes, smoking, alcohol consumption, genetics, and prolonged standing.

It’s also thought that thread veins become more prominent as we get older because our skin and blood cells lose their elasticity and are more vulnerable to becoming enlarged.

The Nd:YAG applicator for the Gentle Max Pro laser emits light energy into the targeted thread veins, which converts to heat that destroys the walls of the veins without affecting the healthy surrounding cells. This causes the thread veins to collapse and breakdown until they are harmlessly absorbed by your body. With the Nd:YAG applicator, we have full control over the pulse intensity and duration of the laser to ensure that we only heat the damaged areas.

The number of sessions you need will depend on your individual case and the extent of your thread veins. Typically, we recommend six to eight treatment sessions, each of which will take 30 to 45 minutes.

Larger thread veins and varicose veins typically need a different treatment method, such as sclerotherapy. Laser treatment is unlikely to be suitable in veins above a certain size. We would recommend that you visit us for an initial consultation so that we can give you the right advice and recommendations for your individual case.

You may experience a mild stinging sensation during the procedure – most people describe it as feeling like the snapping of a rubber band against the skin – and the treatment area may feel hot for 15 minutes or so post-treatment. You may also find that skin looks slightly red for an hour or so.

Laser treatments using an ND:yag laser have an excellent safety record and are considered to be low risk, especially in the hands of an experienced laser practitioner.

There’s no downtime after a laser treatment. We recommend that you wear a high factor sunscreen (SPF 30+) to help protect your skin from unwanted pigment changes.

Approximately half of all nail fungus infections are caused by Onychomycosis.
We each naturally have certain fungi in our bodies but, in a warm, moist environment such as the inside of your shoes, these fungi can overpopulate, leading to an infection. Fungal infections can also be spread from person to person.

To treat a fungal nail infection, we would use the Nd:YAG applicator for the Gentle Max Pro laser. This emits light with a wavelength of 1064nm, which penetrates deep into the infected tissues to heat and destroy them without affecting the healthy surrounding cells. With the Nd:YAG applicator, we have full control over the pulse intensity and duration of the laser to ensure that we only heat the damaged areas.

The number of sessions you need will depend on your individual case and the extent of your fungal nail infection. Typically, we recommend four treatment sessions spaced approximately 14 days apart for the best results.

Laser treatments for nail fungus are relatively new when compared to traditional treatment methods such as medical creams and oral antifungal medication.

Here at the Mi:Ski. Laser Clinic, we stand by our experience of treating nail fungus with the Gentle Max pro laser as we have helped a significant number of patients rid their nails of infection over the years.

Laser treatments using an Nd:YAG laser have an excellent safety record and are low risk for the treatment of nail fungus.

There’s no downtime with laser treatments for nail fungus, so you can get back to everyday life after each appointment. You can even wear nail varnish immediately after the procedure, although we will request that you remove any nail products 24 hours before each treatment.
Side effects from laser nail fungus treatments are rare but if you notice any signs of infection, blistering or pigment changes, let us know immediately.

The Gentle Max Pro laser works by directing the energy from a near infra-red light through the hairs you want removed to the hair follicle beneath your skin’s surface. The heat from the laser damages the follicle without hurting the surrounding skin cells. This damage stops the follicle from growing new hair and causes the existing hair to fall out.

Because each hair on your body grows in a cycle made up of three phases, it’s important that we carry out a series of treatments to treat as many hair follicles in their active (anagen) growth phase as possible. You may notice some hair growth from the follicles that were dormant during your treatment, but this should be a lot sparser than in the past.

Hair follicles have incredible regenerative abilities, so you may experience some regrowth in the future. However, treatment with the Gentle Max Pro laser is recognised to lead to a permanent reduction in hair growth after each treatment. Most people find they need an occasional top-up treatment to tackle any hairs that do come back.

The number of sessions you need will depend on your individual case. In most cases, six to eight treatment sessions approximately four to six weeks apart are ideal. If you’re thinking about going hair-free for the summer, late autumn/early winter is the perfect time to schedule a course of treatment.

Laser hair removal with the Gentle Max Pro laser is surprisingly comfortable and you shouldn’t need any anaesthetic for your treatment.

The laser features an innovative cooling tip that keeps the surface of your skin cool, while still allowing the laser energy to be transferred to your targeted hair follicles.

Yes, Gentle Max Pro’s laser is FDA-approved for use on all skin types (Fitzpatrick Skin Types I-VI) as well as tanned skin. It is also possible to use the ND:yag and Alexandrite options if we feel these would be more suitable for your skin.

Laser hair removal has an excellent safety record. That being said, as with any cosmetic treatment – whether surgical or non-surgical – it’s important that you choose a practitioner with suitable training and experience as this will help to minimise the risk of side effects.

The most common side effect following laser hair removal treatment is for your skin to look slightly pink and to feel like you have mild sunburn. This reaction usually disappears within 24 to 48 hours.

There’s no downtime with laser hair removal, so you can get back to your usual activities after each appointment. We recommend that you wear a high factor sunscreen (SPF 30+) after your treatment to prevent hyperpigmentation.

SkinPen results show up instantly after undergoing the treatment. The outcome will also keep improving over time, which means one treatment is usually enough. However, better and longer-lasting results can be had with the recommended four to six sessions.

As the micro SkinPen needles penetrate your skin, they cause microscopic depressions. This means that you will hardly feel any pain as the needles puncture through the skin’s surface. In the process, the production of amino acids that repair your skin is stimulated and released.

Because of its gentleness and simplicity, recovery is quick and visual signs of healthier, stronger and vibrant skin quickly noticeable. In addition to impairing the effects of aging and injuries, your skin gets a better shade and becomes smoother.

Like any other form of treatment, we first identify the area that needs to be treated. Once done, the SkinPen is then moved over your skin many times. As mentioned earlier, it uses twelve fine needles that quickly vibrate sliding through the skin.

This produces a tingling effect which most people barely notice as the needles penetrate your skin’s subcutaneous layer. The average session lasts just 45 minutes and downtime is minimal.

The SkinPen treatment causes little distress. For minor treatments, you are likely to feel a tingling sensation while for more extensive treatments where the needles need to penetrate a little deeper, an anaesthetic agent is administered.

Because of the natural proteins which are being produced, you are not likely to experience any serious after-effects. However, you may see some redness in the pierced area after treatment, but this should fade away within a couple of hours.

Dermaplaning is so popular because it is a relatively quick and straightforward treatment that can produce beautiful results. Here are some of the benefits that dermaplaning can result in:

• Softer and more radiant skin
• Better penetration of skincare products
• Reduction in the appearance of spots and acne
• Smoother makeup application
• Improving cell turnover in the skin

The extent of these results can vary from client to client and can depend on the existing skin condition. Nevertheless, most of the results should be immediate, painless and require no recovery time – so clients can enjoy their glowing skin straight from the clinic!

While most clients are safe to undergo a dermaplaning treatment, there are some skin conditions that should avoid it. While dermaplaning can benefit acne-prone skin, clients with active and cystic acne, or very oily skin, rosacea or extreme sensitivity and hyperpigmentation should be advised against it.

The best time to offer clients a dermaplaning treatment is before a facial or other skincare treatment. This is because the skin is perfectly primed to absorb serums, oils and moisturisers to deliver maximum benefits to the skin.

If clients do use strong chemical exfoliants, it’s best to advise them against using them for five days to a week prior to the treatment. Similarly, any other form of facial hair removal such as threading, waxing or shaving should also be stopped around two weeks before the appointment.

You should also recommend to clients that if they do experience a severe acne breakout, rash or any sort of facial wound in the days before their appointment, they should reschedule it until their skin has healed. Similarly, dermaplaning can make the skin more sensitive to sunlight, so if they are planning on going on holiday, advise them to book in at least 2 or 3 days before they go – tanning beds should not be used after a dermaplaning treatment and SPF 30+ should be recommended daily.