Pigmentation Reduction & Removal
Freckles, pigmentation, and age spots can be safely and successfully reduced with laser pigmentation removal. The laser only targets the pigmented lesion in the skin that absorbs light, leaving the surrounding skin unharmed. The pigment is shattered when the laser warms up. The pigment is subsequently dragged to the surface without causing any damage to the surrounding tissue.
The pigmented lesions will disappear or dry and flake off the treated region once they have been pulled to the surface, leaving the skin with an even tone and colour.
The 'OBAGI Medical' Product
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OBAGI Medical is available through dermatologists, plastic surgeons, medical spas, and other skincare professionals and continues to design transformational products that promote skin health and build on our legacy of science and innovation. They have pioneered many skincare advances, including being the first medical skincare brand to design their clinical research protocols to cover all six skin types across the Fitzpatrick skin spectrum.
- You will expect to see an improvement after your first treatment. The pigmented area will gradually reduce and after completing treatment course, you will expect to see at least a 70-80% reduction for the treated pigmentation.
Depending on the hair, skin type, and body area being treated, you will require treatments at 4-6 weeks intervals. For the facial area, treatments should be done in 2-week intervals unless recommended otherwise.
Each part of the facial and body area has a different growing cycle, so hair reduction will vary depending on what stage your follicles are in at the time of the treatment. After each treatment hair is reduced hence it is important to complete the entire recommended course of treatments and at consistent intervals for best results. We recommend a series of 8-12 treatments and maintenance treatments every 2-3 months for permanent hair reduction.
However, as everyone is unique, we access all our clients on a case-by-case basis. During your complimentary consultation, your therapist will discuss a schedule that works with your desired results.
This treatment is not suitable for pregnant individuals. For breastfeeding clients, we recommend you seek medical clearance prior to proceeding with the treatment.
There is minimal downtime with this treatment and side effects may include redness, swelling and sensitivity. These side effects are temporary and will subside with correct aftercare. You can expect peeling and darkening of the treated pigmentation around 3-5 days after the treatment. This usually lasts 7-10 days. We recommend following the aftercare procedures provided by your Skin Therapist.
Certain medications can cause the skin to be photosensitive. To avoid adverse reactions from occurring, we advise you to seek medical clearance from your GP prior to proceeding with the treatment.