The building blocks of smooth, youthful skin are elastin and collagen. Laser skin revitalisation treatments use targeted pulses of light to penetrate the skin’s sub-layers. This is what helps treat the ageing support structures. The body’s natural healing process then rebuilds the tissue, with a more even texture and fewer wrinkles. Each Cynosure system works slightly differently. Some treatments are better suited to specific types of skin, which is why a consultation is required.

Anesthetic is typically not required, as many of our clients find the treatment comfortable. Since everyone is different and the level of treatment needed varies, it is best to discuss all of your options with us during the consultation.

Depending on your individual case and the laser used, some Clients only need one treatment to achieve their desired outcome. In other instances, several treatments will be required.

In most cases, treatments never take longer than an 30 mins to complete. 

However, the size of the treatment area, as well as how many areas you want to treat, will determine treatment times.

This is dependent on the system that’s selected for your treatment plan. It’s common for some redness, swelling, bruising and tenderness to occur after most laser treatments. However, these effects are mild and most Clients don’t need to take any time off work. If any downtime is required, it won’t be more than a day or two. Any residual redness can easily be covered with makeup. The results of your treatment will take time to show up since your skin needs time to repair and rejuvenate. Since the skin is repairing at a deeper level, you can expect the results to be long-lasting. Having a good at-home skincare regime and protecting your skin from the rays of the sun can also prolong the results.

To ensure the best results, it is important to avoid sun exposure before your laser treatment, including the use of tanning beds. Sunburned skin cannot be treated with laser. Additionally, please refrain from using products containing salicylic acid, retinols, and hydroxy acids prior to your session. We will provide guidance on any supplements or medications you should avoid before the treatment. It is also advisable to avoid other cosmetic treatments, such as peels or cosmetic injections, prior to the procedure.

Cynosure’s laser treatments aren’t just ideal for lines and wrinkles. Sessions can also be used to target pigmentation, scarring, acne, cellulite and stretch marks. Patients should decide which concerns are most important to them and start with those as it may not be possible to treat too many things at once. If you do have multiple concerns, they will be included in your custom treatment plan, which will be implemented over several months.