Acne Scars Without treatment, dark spots and permanent scars can appear on the skin as acne clears. These may be depressed (atrophic) or raised (hypertrophic) They can be treated with multile treatments in the form of creams, serums and in-clinic procedures. Although multiple sessions are required, depending on the depth and duration of scars, but results are very gratifying.
Pigmentation Skin discoloration, commonly known as skin pigmentation is often a result of sun exposure (UV rays), hormonal changes, genetics, certain medications, pregnancy, skin aging etc. It is caused by overproduction of the skin pigment ( melanin).You look into the mirror and notice that your skin looks dull with uneven skin tone.There are many time types of pigmentation such as sun spots (freckles & lentigenes), melasma , post-acne blemishes, macular amyloidosis (darkening of upper back, arms, forearms,lower legs), darkening of underarms etc.
Wrinkles are creases, folds, or ridges in the skin. They normally appear as people get older, but they can also develop after spending a long time in the sun. Smoking,dehydration, some medications, and environmental and genetic factors also affect the development of wrinkles. Resting wrinkles are present at all times, e.g. lines under the eyes and at the corners of the nose and mouth. Dynamic wrinkles are those which appear or are enhanced during facial expression, for example crow's feet (at the corners of the eyes), frown lines and forehead horizontal lines.
Skin Laxity As we get older, there is natural breakdown of collagen and elastic fibres in the skin. This causes the skin to lose its firmness and elasticity. Sometimes there is also loss of fat or downward migration. Skin starts sagging over certain areas for example the eyelids, under the eyes (eye bags), the lower cheeks (jowls), and neck.
Tired Eyes The fine skin around the eyes is the first to show the signs of aging as well as dark circles and puffiness. It needs extra special care because it is thinner than the rest of your face. Also, there are fewer oil glands in this area, which adds to the potential dryness. The eye area is damaged by evironmental factors like dust, pollution and UV rays, harsh products and sometimes friction. Other factors like heredity, anaemia, drastic weight loss, prolonged crying, working for long duration in front of the computer and lack of proper sleep also worsen the dark cicles and fine lines around eyes.
Little wonder, then that the skin around the eyes is the first to start developing wrinkles and perhaps unsightly pigmentaion.
Skin Rejuvenation If aging,acne, or too much time in the sun has left your face with uneven skin tone, dull skin, blotches, scars, wrinkles, or fine lines, skin rejuvenation practices help to keep skin healthy and youthful looking. There are actually two phases of skin rejuvenation: the initial step, where healthy skin is restored and a maintanence phase, where this youthful appearance is maintained.
Hair Removal Traditional hair removal methods, such as shaving, plucking and waxing, only provide temporary results. Nowadays, laser hair removal has been found to offer the safest and most permanent solution for hair reduction. The results depend on the type and colour of hair present. Usually the coarser and darker the hair (e.g. armpits, lower legs), the better the response. In other areas where the hair is finer and lighter (e.g. facial hair), the response may be slow.
Dark Lips Our lips don't have oil glands to keep them lubricated. This lack of natural protection makes them extremely vulnerable to chapping and hence darkening.Thus, lips need extra protection from the drying effects of the sun, wind, central heating, air conditioning and smoking. Licking and biting our lips only worsens the dryness.
Skin Aging Our skin changes as we age and we notice wrinkles, age spots and dryness. Our skin also becomes thinner and loses fat, making it less plump and smooth. A number of external factors often act together with the normal aging process to prematurely age our skin. Most premature aging is caused by sun exposure. Other external factors that prematurely age our skin are repetitive facial expressions, gravity, sleeping positions, and smoking.
Tattoo Removal Lasers remove tattoos by breaking up the pigment colours of the tattoo with a high-intensity light beam. Black tattoo pigment absorbs all laser wavelengths, making it the easiest to treat. Other colours can only be treated by selected lasers based upon the pigment colour. Professional tattoos may be easier to remove compared to amateur ones, since the pigment is evenly injected at the same level of the skin. A tattoo that has been on the skin for a considerable length of time may be more difficult to remove than a new one. Multicoloured tattoos are more difficult to remove than single coloured ones.
Aesthetic Concerns
Acne Scars Without treatment, dark spots and permanent scars can appear on the skin as acne clears. These may be depressed (atrophic) or raised (hypertrophic) They can be treated with multile treatments in the form of creams, serums and in-clinic procedures. Although multiple sessions are required, depending on the depth and duration of scars, but results are very gratifying.
Pigmentation Skin discoloration, commonly known as skin pigmentation is often a result of sun exposure (UV rays), hormonal changes, genetics, certain medications, pregnancy, skin aging etc. It is caused by overproduction of the skin pigment ( melanin).You look into the mirror and notice that your skin looks dull with uneven skin tone.There are many time types of pigmentation such as sun spots (freckles & lentigenes), melasma , post-acne blemishes, macular amyloidosis (darkening of upper back, arms, forearms,lower legs), darkening of underarms etc.
Wrinkles are creases, folds, or ridges in the skin. They normally appear as people get older, but they can also develop after spending a long time in the sun. Smoking,dehydration, some medications, and environmental and genetic factors also affect the development of wrinkles. Resting wrinkles are present at all times, e.g. lines under the eyes and at the corners of the nose and mouth. Dynamic wrinkles are those which appear or are enhanced during facial expression, for example crow's feet (at the corners of the eyes), frown lines and forehead horizontal lines.
Skin Laxity As we get older, there is natural breakdown of collagen and elastic fibres in the skin. This causes the skin to lose its firmness and elasticity. Sometimes there is also loss of fat or downward migration. Skin starts sagging over certain areas for example the eyelids, under the eyes (eye bags), the lower cheeks (jowls), and neck.
Tired Eyes The fine skin around the eyes is the first to show the signs of aging as well as dark circles and puffiness. It needs extra special care because it is thinner than the rest of your face. Also, there are fewer oil glands in this area, which adds to the potential dryness. The eye area is damaged by evironmental factors like dust, pollution and UV rays, harsh products and sometimes friction. Other factors like heredity, anaemia, drastic weight loss, prolonged crying, working for long duration in front of the computer and lack of proper sleep also worsen the dark cicles and fine lines around eyes.
Little wonder, then that the skin around the eyes is the first to start developing wrinkles and perhaps unsightly pigmentaion.
Skin Rejuvenation If aging,acne, or too much time in the sun has left your face with uneven skin tone, dull skin, blotches, scars, wrinkles, or fine lines, skin rejuvenation practices help to keep skin healthy and youthful looking. There are actually two phases of skin rejuvenation: the initial step, where healthy skin is restored and a maintanence phase, where this youthful appearance is maintained.
Hair Removal Traditional hair removal methods, such as shaving, plucking and waxing, only provide temporary results. Nowadays, laser hair removal has been found to offer the safest and most permanent solution for hair reduction. The results depend on the type and colour of hair present. Usually the coarser and darker the hair (e.g. armpits, lower legs), the better the response. In other areas where the hair is finer and lighter (e.g. facial hair), the response may be slow.
Dark Lips Our lips don't have oil glands to keep them lubricated. This lack of natural protection makes them extremely vulnerable to chapping and hence darkening.Thus, lips need extra protection from the drying effects of the sun, wind, central heating, air conditioning and smoking. Licking and biting our lips only worsens the dryness.
Skin Aging Our skin changes as we age and we notice wrinkles, age spots and dryness. Our skin also becomes thinner and loses fat, making it less plump and smooth. A number of external factors often act together with the normal aging process to prematurely age our skin. Most premature aging is caused by sun exposure. Other external factors that prematurely age our skin are repetitive facial expressions, gravity, sleeping positions, and smoking.
Tattoo Removal Lasers remove tattoos by breaking up the pigment colours of the tattoo with a high-intensity light beam. Black tattoo pigment absorbs all laser wavelengths, making it the easiest to treat. Other colours can only be treated by selected lasers based upon the pigment colour. Professional tattoos may be easier to remove compared to amateur ones, since the pigment is evenly injected at the same level of the skin. A tattoo that has been on the skin for a considerable length of time may be more difficult to remove than a new one. Multicoloured tattoos are more difficult to remove than single coloured ones.