Laser Carbon Peel

Carbon Peel Laser is a painless treatment which gently exfoliates a layer of our facial skin giving a refreshed appearance with brighter and even skin tone.

The carbon laser peel is a superficial treatment that also helps with acne, enlarged pores, oily skin, and uneven skin tone. It is sometimes just called a carbon facial.

What Is Carbon Peel

Despite the name, a carbon laser peel isn't like a traditional chemical peel. Instead, your clinician uses a carbon solution and lasers to create a peeling effect. A carbon peel not only painlessly resurfaces the skin, it also promotes natural collagen regeneration that helps remove fine lines and wrinkles.

Difference Between Carbon and Chemical Peel

Whereas Carbon Peels involve a carbon mask that draws out the skin�s impurities, chemical peels typically use acidic chemical compounds to penetrate the epidermis and exfoliate the top layers of your skin. However, to gain the same glistening results as the Carbon Peel, chemical peels require higher concentrations of various acids, therefore resulting in downtime as the skin recovers from swelling and redness.

The Carbon Peel is also better for those with sensitive skin, not only due to the treatment process but the effects on the skin. The carbon laser renews the skin via the heat generated from the laser treatment, whereas the chemical peel tends to achieve similar results via a chemical reaction. Those prone to breakouts and eczema would also find the Carbon Peel kinder to their skin to.

How Does It Work

The Carbon Peel is a two-stage process. During the first stage, a carbon lotion is applied to the skin. Then a 1060nm wavelength laser reaches the dermis, creating controlled thermal damage to stimulate the healing process. This causes collagen, elastin and fibroblast production and remodeling to rejuvenate the skin and target fine lines and wrinkles.

The heat created also induces remodeling and contraction of the pores, making it an ideal treatment for those with enlarged pores. When targeted at acne, this high energy treatment goes straight to the acne's membrane and destroys it, reducing acne and its related inflammation.

The second part of the treatment comprises the removal of the carbon lotion, with the short pulse Q-Switched laser. This laser breaks up the carbon into fine particles and then absorbs them, by destroying the carbon and removing the dead skin cells, oils and impurities that were bound to it.

The skin also receives a deep exfoliation during this second stage, making it 4 times stronger than any other peel on the market, and leaving the skin considerably brighter, and smoother in tone and texture.

What Areas Can Be Treated

The Carbon Peel can be used to treat an array of skin concerns, including:

• Tired, sunken and ageing skin
• Uneven skin tone and texture
• Pigmentation
• Acne
• Enlarged pores

How Long Do Treatments Take

The entire treatment takes approximately 30 minutes, and the effects are noticeable straight away. You will see an instant brightening of your skin, which will also feel smoother and softer than ever before.

Aftercare

Patients are able to return to normal activities post-treatment. Make-up can be applied right after. As with any laser treatment direct sun exposure should be avoided a few days after the treatment. The usage of sunblock is highly recommended.

How Many Treatment Sessions

The number of sessions needed is dependent on the size of the treatment area, and the desired effect. Usually, we recommend a course of 2-6 treatments, to take place every 2-3 weeks for the best in beautiful, long-lasting results.

Results can be enhanced with a reduction in stress and the absence of smoking. We recommend using SPF 50 sun cream to protect the area for at least 1 month following on from treatment, as failure to do so could result in hyper pigmentation.

Side Effects of Carbon Peel

The Carbon Peel is a completely safe skin treatment, with no reports of major skin complications or painful side effects. Post-treatment, you may notice some slight redness, and experience some tingling, but this will both subside post-treatment.

We recommend keeping the skin clean and dry while it�s red, but once this has cleared up, makeup can be worn. Try to avoid oily makeup however, as this will clog your pores again. Natural mineral foundations are always a good idea.

No downtime is required, and you will be able to resume daily activities straight away.

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