PIXEL LASER SKIN RESURFACING

This safe non-invasive laser procedure restores the healthy, flawless skin of your youth with minimal downtime.

What is Laser Skin Resurfacing?
What is the Pixel Laser?
How does it work?
What conditions can be treated?
What areas can be treated?
Preparing for the treatment
What is the treatment like?
After the treatment
How many treatments are required?
How quickly will I see a result?
Who is not suitable for treatment?
Pricing Information

WHAT IS LASER SKIN RESURFACING?

Previously, Laser skin resurfacing using an ablative laser was a procedure commonly used to restore a youthful appearance to wrinkled, prematurely aged, scarred or sun damaged skin. While results were excellent, it was painful and had extended down time, leaving patients housebound and unable to return to work for extended periods of time. Things have now changed dramatically with the recent introduction of the fractional ablative laser – the PIXEL.

WHAT IS THE PIXEL LASER?

The Pixel Laser Skin Rejuvenation/Resurfacing is the latest approach to improving skin, complexion, texture, tone and acne scars and wrinkles using fractional resurfacing. This FDA-approved treatment represents the best of both worlds for skin resurfacing: it combines the proven effectiveness of an ablative approach (aggressive lasers that remove the outer layer of skin) with the client comfort and convenience of a non-ablative approach (lasers that do not remove the outer layer of skin).

HOW DOES IT WORK?

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Pixel skin resurfacing is based on the principle of micro-thermal treatment zones:

The Pixel laser beam fires a laser which is then split into many microbeams, producing tiny dots or pixel–like treatment zones, referred to as micro-thermal treatment zones (MTZ).
These MTZ penetrate deep into the skin removing the epidermis and upper dermis but leaving the surrounding tissues untouched and intact.
The treated pixels trigger the body’s natural healing process stimulating the growth of new healthy skin tissue and increased collagen formation. The small bridges of untreated areas act as a reservoir for more effective and rapid tissue healing and collagen production.
The result is new, healthier, smoother tissue in place of skin imperfections.

WHAT CONDITIONS CAN BE TREATED?

Any area of the skin can be treated that has surface irregularities including:

Fines lines and wrinkles (including lines around the eyes)
Enlarged pores
Acne and Acne scarring
Melasma and deep pigmentation (including age spots)
Sun-damaged skin
Poor skin tone, and texture
Skin discolourations
Surgical scars
Stretch marks

WHAT AREAS CAN BE TREATED?

The Pixel laser can be used on all skin types and the treatment can be performed on the face including the upper and lower eyelids, the chest, back arms and hands/feet in fact any area of the skin that has surface irregularities. This is a much wider scope than traditional ablative lasers. Another benefit of a fractional ablative laser is that it can be used to treat thin skinned areas such as the neck and décolleté.

PREPARING FOR THE TREATMENT

Prior to any treatment you will have a full consultation with our doctor to discuss your expectations, benefits and potential side effects of the treatment. Your medical history will also be taken to ensure there is no reason why you should not have the treatment.

WHAT IS THE TREATMENT LIKE?

A small hand piece is used to touch your skin with flashes of light in the area to be treated. At The Hadleigh Clinic we use a special cooling machine, known as a Cryo 6, which cools the skin as it is being treated so there is little or no discomfort during the treatment. Depending on the size of the treatment area, each session can take a few minutes to half an hour

AFTER THE TREATMENT

After the treatment you may experience a mild sunburn sensation for a few hours. The skin will be red and can feel tight for approx 48 hours followed by a pinkish tone for a few more days. (make-up can be applied). You may also experience some mild swelling for a day. Your skin will naturally exfoliate as new skin replaces dead tissue. Use of a mild moisturiser will mask the appearance of flaking.

HOW MANY TREATMENTS ARE REQUIRED?

Skin resurfacing with the Pixel laser is a gradual process that happens over several treatments. Depending upon the severity and extent of the condition being treated a course of 3-5 treatments every 3-4 weeks is normally recommended. Occasionally some clients may require more than 5 treatments and/or an occasional ‘top-up’ treatment once the initial course has been completed. Pixel laser treatment may also be used in conjunction with other light based therapies to achieve optimal results, see Laser 360.

HOW QUICKLY WILL I SEE A RESULT?

Most people report that the treated skin looks better 10-14 days after the first treatment. The results steadily improve with repeated treatments, with the full effect occurring 3 months after the last treatment.

WHO IS NOT SUITABLE FOR TREATMENT?

Clients who are pregnant should not have treatment because of the hormonal and pigmentary changes that occur during pregnancy.

PRICING INFORMATION *

During your initial consultation a patch test will be carried out. The patch test costs £30 and is redeemable against your treatment.

Full Face	£400
Face and Neck	£600
Small areas (eyes/mouth)	£200
Hands	£300

* Please note these are single treatment prices

Special Offers

If you wish to purchase a course of 5 treatments and pay in advance you will receive 75% off the 5th treatment.
If you wish to purchase a course of 3 treatments and pay in advance you will receive 25% off the 3rd treatment.