Pigment and Melasma

Pigment can be frustrating. 

At Healthology Med Spa we offer a non invasive no downtown solution.

 

We use a non ablative 1927 nm thulium laser is a low-downtime laser that resurfaces the skin, giving it brighter tone and improved texture. Treatments can be customized for your particular needs and schedule. Can be used anywhere on the body for treatment of fine lines and wrinkles, age spots, freckles, sun spots, non-cancerous pigmented lesions, and sun damage.
This laser is the next generation thulium laser. Therefore, treatments are faster and can be titrated to a more powerful strength, giving improved results. 
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?
* Improved tone and texture

* Reduce pigment for brighter appearance of skin

* Can be used on skin anywhere on the face/body

* Low downtime 

* Safe for all skin types

* Safe for use all year round

HOW DOES IT WORK?
* A 1927 nm wavelength laser which resurfaces the skin in the epidermis and dermis.

* It targets water instead of pigment, resulting in a more even treatment. It is less likely to cause unintentional burns than IPL which targets pigment. Thus it is safe for all skin types. 

* The thulium laser causes non-ablative, microscopic injuries which stimulates new collagen production, and has a fast recovery period.

WHAT IS THE TREATMENT LIKE?
* Your provider may apply numbing cream prior to treatment depending on the settings and goals for your treatment. For a laser facial treatment treatment, no numbing medication is required. 

* Patients describe the treatment as a warm, tingling sensation which may vary. The treatment time may range from 10-20 minutes or longer depending on how much area is being treated. 

* Immediately following the treatment, you will notice some redness which will lessen over the next day or so.

* The following 5-6 days, your skin will have a dry, sandpaper-like texture. This is normal and will resolve as your skin exfoliates, revealing fresher, clearer skin. 

WHAT SHOULD I DO TO PREPARE FOR TREATMENT?
* Clean skin: avoid wearing make-up when coming in for your appointment. 

* Avoid retinols or tretinoin (Retin A) for 1 week.

* Tell your provider if you have a history of Herpes Simplex or Shingles as this might require that you take medication to prevent an outbreak. 

POST-CARE: WHAT DO I NEED TO DO AFTER TREATMENT ?
* Use mild soap for 1 week.

* Avoid glycolic acid, exfoliants, soap containing salicylic acid or alcohol for 1 week.

* Avoid sun exposure and wear mineral-based sunscreen.

* Avoid wearing makeup for 24 hours.