There comes a point in the ageing process, and it’s different for everyone, where your reflection in the mirror no longer embodies how you actually feel. Lasers and energy based devices are the key to naturally turning back the clock.
1. Radio Frequency Microneedling and Platelet-Rich Plasma
RF Microneedling combined with Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) is a cosmetic procedure aimed at enhancing skin texture and firmness. This treatment, also known as the “vampire facial”, involves creating tiny wounds on the skin using RF Microneedling to stimulate the production of collagen and elastin. After that, a small amount of blood is drawn from the patient and placed in a centrifuge to isolate growth factors. The resulting PRP is then applied to the skin to facilitate absorption.
The downtime for this treatment typically ranges from 1 to 2 days, and the cost starts from $700.
2. Enlighten III Picosecond Laser
The laser’s non-thermal, photomechanical impact, combined with its ultra-short pulse durations, allows for the breaking down of skin pigment without harming the neighbouring tissue. As a result, it is a suitable solution for addressing difficult skin issues. What’s even more impressive is that patients may observe substantial enhancement after only a few sessions. This includes the fading of dark, pigmented sunspots and melasma, a condition characterised by dark facial skin caused by hormones and sun exposure. Additionally, wrinkles and even acne scars may be improved.
There is generally no downtime with this treatment, and the cost starts from $400.
3. Ablative Laser Resurfacing – CO2 and Erbium:YAG
CO2 resurfacing addresses deep lines formed by scars or wrinkling, elastosis (a loss of elasticity) and the uneven textural changes that we see in skin as we get older. It does this by either precisely ablating layers of skin or tunnelling tiny micro columns of energy into the surface of the skin. Many patients say they feel and look a decade younger and the results are typically incredible!
The downtime for this treatment typically ranges from 1 to 2 weeks, and the cost starts from $3,000.