Sylvia’s go-to guide to Skin Renu’s laser and other cosmetic devices

Are you new to Laser or other Cosmetic Device treatments? Perhaps you are worried about downtime and possible side-effects? Here is the summary you have been searching for.

Let me begin by saying Lasers and other devices have come a long way, especially when they are in the hands of experienced, well-trained staff who focus on achieving the best possible outcome for you with as little risk as possible to your precious skin. Safety and outcome are the main concerns of our dermal clinicians.

Treatments with no downtime that tighten and stimulate collagen

Laser Genesis and Thermage*

Both of these have no social downtime. You walk out looking better than you walked in! Both are ideal for rejuvenation as they stimulate the formation of collagen. Thermage is a one-off treatment and is regarded as the gold standard in tightening and contouring. Laser Genesis is a relaxing treatment that gently stimulates collagen formation, evens skin tone and is best as a series of treatments.

*Please note that Thermage is a Radio Frequency Device, NOT a Laser.

Treatments that resurface the skin and stimulate collagen

Clear+Brilliant

A preventative anti-ageing laser treatment that is colour blind, i.e. it can be performed on all skin types. Skin tone is visibly illuminated and the appearance of pores is reduced, with little to no downtime. Clear+Brilliant is an excellent introduction to Lasers and ideal for those who would like to see better results than those they can achieve with topical creams alone.

Fraxel

A wonderfully flexible laser for the treatment of sun damaged, aged skin or for those wishing to go the next level to resurface, refresh or stimulate collagen. With two wavelengths and a great range of settings, one can address a number of issues with Fraxel. Our experienced staff can tailor a treatment to suit your needs and down-time will vary accordingly.

PICO FX

Pico FX is for collagen remodeling, the treatment of scars and deep wrinkles. Downtime varies depending on your issue. It is ideal for treating aged areas such as the neck and those annoying lines around the mouth.

Treatments that target pigmentation

Pico Genesis

The go-to for the treatment of sun-induced pigmentation while stimulating collagen for rejuvenation. We target the individual lesions and then gently go over the entire face, neck and decolletage or other areas such as the back of hands, arms etc. The pigment is reduced over the following weeks as the lesions break up and are absorbed and eliminated by the body’s natural processes.

Fraxel

The most popular treatment for the reduction of sun induced pigment for many years, as it works so well. When the bronzing that occurs after treatment starts to flake off and disappear, you will be left with soft, subtle, visibly clearer skin. It works very well but has downtime of between 5-7 days. Typically patients enjoy Fraxel more in the winter as we are less active outdoors and your visibly renewed skin won’t be affected by the harsh summer sun.

Clear+Brilliant Permea

Developed to specifically target the early signs of pigment. Nicknamed a “baby Fraxel” as it is manufactured by the makers of Fraxel, it has much less downtime yet gives visibly clearer skin to those who are younger and have fewer lesions.

Treatments that target redness and vascular concerns

Laser Gensis EXCEL V+

This is for the treatment of visible broken capillaries, diffuse redness, and Rosacea. Once again, it is hugely versatile in experienced hands and most redness issues can be targeted. The Excel V+. has very little to no downtime with difficult to treat problems such as vascular redness. More than one treatment is usually necessary owing to the nature of our vascular system.

Non-Laser devices

Thermage

A Radio Frequency device that delivers collagen inducing heat at the dermal level where callogenesis occurs while keeping the surface of the skin cool and protected. It is our most popular treatment for tightening and contouring.

Infini

Infini is a medical device that combines Medical Needling with Radio Frequency. These two features combine synergistically to enhance each other. The needling helps smooth and refine, targeting fine lines and even scarring while the RF delivered deep at the dermal layer stimulates collagen. Levels can be adjusted to target your specific concerns. Ideal for rejuvenation of the face and neck.

SkinPen

Is the only medical Skin Needling device in Australia. The SkinPen is able to go deep to treat scars and poor skin texture or lighter to treat the fragile skin around the eyes and address early signs of ageing. Suitable for all skin types and hugely versatile, SkinPen addresses concerns as varied as pigmentation, scarring and fine lines to name a few. Downtime is 2-3 days.

Hyrdafacial

If you have not experienced a Hydrafacial yet you need to ask yourself why! It’s comfortable and delivers instant results with no downtime. It is the absolute go-to for anyone wanting to try something new. It cleanses, exfoliates, gently extracts and hydrates all in 45 minutes of pleasure. Your skin will glow. Sound too good to be true? Not this time, it is that good. You will see the results. Hydrafacial is also ideal as a pretreatment and here at Skin Renu we combine it with a number of our treatments for added results, which not only saves you money and time, but most importantly enhances the outcomes.

Beauty Booster with Vital Injector 2

This is a treatment with Dermal Filler. The device is used to deliver small amounts of DF under the skin with a multi-needle injector head. This smooths and hydrates the skin, freshening up while the fine needle helps stimulate collagen. Three treatments are recommended for a therapeutic outcome.

PDO Threads

Technically a device, PDO threads rejuvenate by providing a support structure for the face and areas of the body. Stimulating the production of collagen, they get results by tightening and thickening the skin, thereby improving the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Over time the PDO threads are fully absorbed by the body.

Omnilux

Omnilux is an LED light treatment. Comfortable and affordable with no downtime, the different wavelengths can be used to stimulate collagen, help with healing and bruising, and reduce acne by destroying P-Acne (the cause of many outbreaks), to list just a few benefits. No UV light here, just therapeutic, healing and collagen-stimulating LED light. Often used as a finale in some of our treatments, Omnilux remains a great favourite with our clients.

CoolSculpting

Is a procedure that can eliminate stubborn fat safely and effectively, without surgery or downtime. This fat reduction treatment is the only procedure to use controlled cooling to safely target and eliminate diet- and exercise-resistant fat. CoolSculpting results are proven*, noticeable, and lasting, so you’ll look and feel great from every angle.

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