Skin Repair

Skin tightening The skin tightening treatment offered at Medical Laser Clinic is a new treatment, recognized for effective collagen stimulation. It utilizes infrared light to heat the water within the dermis to the point of collagen contraction. The collagen fibers not only tighten immediately, but are reinforced over time which means the improvement usually continues for 3 to 6 months after treatment! The treatment works on the principle of Volumetric bulk dermal heating (Elevating skin tissue temperature stimulates local circulation, in turn, stimulating collagen growth or skin tightening). Our method is a non-invasive skin tightening treatment which leaves the skin intact. The Procedure A layer of clear ultrasound gel is applied to the skin. The laser is applied to the skin section by section, and using multiple passes. The number of passes will vary depending on patient feedback and epidermal response. The treatment takes anywhere from 45 minutes to an hour and a half depending on the area treated. What does the treatment feel like? What to expect after a skin tightening treatment With every pulse you will feel a rise in heat. The treatment should feel borderline uncomfortable. Mild erythema and swelling is normal. This will subside shortly after the treatment. Since the skin tightening is a non-invasive treatment and attracts only the water in the deeper dermis, there is no real aftercare or concerns post treatment, unlike other laser skin treatments which are effected by sun exposure. Skin tightening may be performed all year round. Patients with facial and neck and jowline laxity are excellent candidates for this skin tightening procedure using infrared. Best tightening results are seen in patients with thinner skin that is mobile in response to gentle touch.Patients interested in body shaping, cellulite reduction, should be treated with Radiofrequency technology. Depending on your skin condition, 5-7 treatments are required for best results spaced at 1-2 weeks apart. Maintenance is neede after that, every 6-8- weeks. Before beginning any skin treatment at Medical Laser Clinic, we encourage all clients to visit us for a complimentary skin consultation.

Body contouring and anti-cellulite treatment This treatment offered at Medical Laser Clinic is a new recognized treatment for its effectiveness as anti-cellulite and body shaping/contouring. It utilizes multipolar radio frequency energy to heat the fat cells under your skinand they will break down. Elevating skin tissue temperature stimulates local circulation, which will help move the fat deposits.Skin temperature has to be kept at minimum of 40 deg. Celsius for at least 20 min. Our method is a non-invasive which leaves the skin intact. The Procedure A layer of clear glycerine is applied to the skin. The RF hand pieces are applied to the skin area, and using multiple passes. The number of passes will vary depending on patient feedback and epidermal response. The treatment takes arround 30 minutes for 1 area.Several areas can be treated during 1 session. What does the treatment feel like? What to expect after the treatment With every pulse you will feel a rise in heat. The treatment should not feel uncomfortable. Mild erythema and swelling is normal.There is no real aftercare or concerns about sun exposure. Body contouring and anti-cellulite treatment may be performed all year round. Patients are encouraged to keep a good level of physical activty and to avoid food indiscretions. A decrease in your calory intake or increase in the calory usage will improve the results. It is not only about loosing weight, but also about muscle tonicity. Depending on your skin condition, 8-10 treatments are required for best results spaced 1 week apart. Maintenance treatments are offered after that, every month. Before beginning any skin treatment at Medical Laser Clinic, we encourage all clients to visit us for a complimentary skin consultation.

Tattoo and permanent make-up removal Tattoo and make-up removal are performed with a Q-switch ND :YAG laser, of 1064 and 532 nm wavelenght. Professional tattoos, on average, require eight to fifteen or more treatments, while amateur tattoos require four or more sessions due to the different composition of inks. Treatments are spaced approximately six to eight weeks apart. Recovery from a session is fairly quick. The treated area will be dressed with antibacterial ointment immediately following the procedure and the area should be kept clean to reduce the risk of infection. Pinpoint bleeding in the treated area may occasionally occur. Any scabs that form should not be picked or scratched. In certain cases, a test spot is done to evaluate the reaction of the skin, the color change, at no cost for the patient. How is laser tattoo removal performed? A doctor, or assistant, will cleanse the area on and around the tattoo to remove oils on the skin. During the procedure you'll feel intense emissions of light penetrate the tattooed area. How long does the procedure take? Laser treatments take from ten to twenty minutes. Several treatments are needed to achieve the desired results -- the number will vary depending on the depth and color of the tattoo, but eight to twelve treatments for one tattoo are not uncommon. What can I expect after tattoo removal? The area may be red, as if mildly sunburned, for several days, not more than 2 weeks. There may be some bruising, and with deeper tattoos light bleeding can happen. The area may be treated with an antibiotic ointment and a bandage applied. Recovery times depend on the extent of the treatment and the individual's capacity to heal. Redness and sensitivity may continue for several weeks, and there may be discoloration and a change in skin texture in the area, which will gradually improve. You should avoid exposing the treated area to the sun, as this may retard healing. You may not notice significant results until several treatments have been completed. In general, who are the best candidates for laser removal of tattoos? • Are physically healthy • Are psychologically stable • Do not smoke • Want to change their appearance • Are willing to commit a substantial amount of time to the process • Do not have fluorescent colors in their tattoo • Do not have unusual scar formations, such as keloids, or scars in the tattooed area • Do not have connective tissue disorders, such as lupus • Are not taking Accutane, nor have taken it for the previous 18 months • Have not had other cosmetic surgery in the tattooed area • Are well informed about the procedure • Hold realistic expectations about the outcome The above is only a partial list of the criteria that your doctor will consider in determining whether or not this procedure is appropriate for you. What are the Risks and limitations? With modern lasers, extensive scarring is quite rare, although some changes in skin texture and color are common. The area treated by the laser may become hardened or rough, and the skin may become lighter or darker than the surrounding skin. Eventual scars are further treated with different lasers, at distance from the tattoo removal. Further treatment with local peels can be recommended and needed. Prices for treatment vary in function of size of tattoo, color, type.