GRAVESEND MEDICAL CENTRE - THE LASER & AESTHETIC UNIT

IPL Permanent Hair Reduction: The intense pulsed light (IPL) technology is the very latest method of permanent hair reduction. A powerful beam of red light is emitted by the IPL machine. The hair absorbs this and the energy transmitted to the hair follicle. The heat generated destroys hair follicles in the growth phase. As only 20-25% of hair follicles are in the growth phase, a course of approximately that are 6 treatments is necessary to see the full benefit. This method of permanent hair reduction is useful for the treatment of facial and body hair. Treatments are customised to the patients individual hair colour and skin type to obtain optimum results.

The best results are seen in the treatment of dark hair on a light skin. Restylane Injections : Restylane is hyaluronic acid, a naturally existing substance found in the subcutaneous tissue of the skin, giving it the fullness and youthful appearance. It is manufactured with the help of bacteria and injected in the subcutaneous tissue of the skin, filling out lines and wrinkles. As it is a naturally occurring molecule in the body, no allergy testing is necessary prior to treatment. It is mainly used to treat the naso-labial folds (the creases running from the side of the nose to the corner of the mouth), lip lines, very deep frown lines and for lip contouring and enhancement. The effects of the injections lasts form 6-12 months.

It is also useful to fill out deep scar tissue. Mircodermabrasion is a term used to describe the technique of abrading the skin to remove a layer of dead skin cells. This is done by using a jet of fine crystals vacuumed across the skin. The real benefit of the treatment is that your skin will feel soft and smooth and look younger and brighter. We normally advise the use of medically proven creams to use in tandem with the microdermabrasion. This allows the active ingredients to penetrate deeply into the skin.