Sun Damage
Get your gleam on...
Damage due to sun exposure can cause a plethora of conditions in the skin that directly results from exposure and overexposure to the sun's UV light. The effects of sun exposure can come in form of cells and blood vessels being damaged, and repeated sun damage can cause the skin to have sunburn, wrinkles, pigmented skin, broken capillaries, rough skin texture, and thinning of the skin, and in most cases even cancer. Topical creams, gels, peels, and laser skin resurfacing are usually used to reverse signs of sun damage, and sun protection like sunblocks are used to prevent further damage from occurring.
Treatment Options
Laser skin resurfacing is the gold standard therapy for skin smoothing and tightening. This non ablative fractional technology uses microbeams of energy to create areas of affected tissue that extend through the epidermis into the dermis. This triggers the body’s natural healing process to create new, healthy collagen. Best for: facial anti-ageing and resurfacing
What is Laser resurfacing?
Laser skin resurfacing has long been established as a safe and effective treatment for acne scars, traumatic scars, pigmentation, sun damage, enlarged pores, fine lines, uneven skin texture and stretch-marks. The principle of skin resurfacing is to stimulate the skin’s natural healing process to replace damaged skin with fresh, healthy, new skin.
Key information
Procedure Time
90min
After Treatment
Redness and crusting
Recovery Time
5-10 days
Anaesthetic
Numbing cream or injections
Number of Treatments
1-3 (1 every 3-6 months)
Duration of Results
Years +
Key information
Procedure Time
30min
After Treatment
Darkening & peeling of pigmentation
Recovery Time
1-3 days
Anaesthetic
None required
Number of Treatments
3-4 (1 per month)
Duration of Results
Years +
Chemical Peel
A chemical peel is a procedure where we put a chemical solution to the face to remove the top layers to reveal the young healthy skin underneath. These procedures typically use naturally occurring acids to exfoliate, brighten and smooth the skin. They are used to reduce or improve fine lines and wrinkles, acne, scars, pigmentation, and other skin imperfections. Depending on the damage, the strength of peels can vary from mild to intense to accommodate the condition of the skin.
Key information
Procedure Time
45 Mins
After Treatment
Redness, sensitivity and peeling
Recovery Time
5-7 days
Anaesthetic
None
Number of Treatments
1-3 (every 6 weeks)
Duration of Results
Years+
Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP)
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy uses the patients own Platelets to accelerate the healing of the skin. Particularly for the skin, as platelets are fortified by vitamins, and when they are injected into the skin, they can stimulate skin repair, can tighten, thicken, plump the skin, improve skin tone and texture, reduce signs of aging and treat pigmentation, scars, and stretch-marks. They contain growth factors that can trigger cell-reproduction and stimulate tissue regeneration or healing in the treated area. PRP can also be enhanced with ingredients such as vitamins, minerals, and anti-oxidants to maximize the beneficial effects.
Key information
Duration
90 minutes
After Treatment
Some redness, swelling and possibly bruising
Recovery Time
Usually none
Anaesthetic
Numbing cream
Number of Treatments
4-6
Duration of Results
Long Lasting
Skincare
Skincare is a combination of practices that cleanses and support the skin, to enhance its appearance and condition. It can include a regimen that removes dirt, excess oil, cleaning the face, rejuvenation, and even protection via sunscreen and recommendations on makeup use. While steps vary, the typical order is to clean, tone, moisturize, occasionally exfoliate, and apply sunscreen. Skincare is important as it helps the skin be healthy and stay in good condition. Naturally, dirt will build up in our face, and we are shedding skin cells throughout the day, so it's important to have a regimen that can effectively clean this to prevent inflammations. An effective routine can help slow down signs of aging, prevent acne, treat wrinkles, and help keep the skin looking its best. Once it is established, it is easier to maintain.
Key information
Duration
Courses vary per patient
After Treatment
None
Recovery Time
None
Anaesthetic
None required
Number of Treatments
1-2
Duration of Results
Long Lasting
Key information
Procedure Time
30 Mins
After Treatment
Some redness & sensitivity
Recovery Time
2-3 days
Anaesthetic
None Required
Number of Treatments
3-5 (Over a period of months)
Duration of Results