Laser Treatment for Acne Scarring - Nottingham, Derby, Mansfield & Chesterfield

At some point in their lives, nearly everybody will suffer from spots and pimples, and many of them will be left with some form of scarring, whether it's mild or severe. It's not just teenagers who go through the agony of spots, as it's thought that one in five adults also suffer from acne. The embarrassment that many acne sufferers feel from having acne scars, can lead to stress, which may account for the amount of time people spend trying to find a solution to make the scarring less visible.

Even the mildest outbreak of acne can leave some scarring and severe acne can leave scars that are clearly visible and very difficult to get rid of. Scars appear when spots or blemishes burst or break the skin. Minor scars will heal naturally and should fade as time goes by, however, the deeper scars might take longer or if they are here to stay, laser treatment might be the answer.

At the Selston Cosmetic Clinic we use the most advanced laser technology which offers a safe and effective treatment of mild to moderate acne scars. Using our American FDA approved dual wavelength laser system, which is non ablative (the surface of the skin remains unchanged) with almost no healing or recovery time. The gentle lasers reach deep down to the collagen level of the skin, and the precise therapeutic laser energy stimulates collagen production and elastin fibres, dramatically improving acne scars.

The laser treatment time takes about 30 to 60 minutes, depending on the treatment area, using a topical anaesthetic cream to make the procedure almost pain-free. We recommend six treatments, spaced 3-4 weeks apart and gaining optimal results after 4 to 6 months. Most clients experience minimal discomfort as the laser pulses treat the skin, some may experience a minor stinging sensation.

Our advanced laser system has a cooled sapphire window on the tip of the laser scope to further protect and cool the skin. You will be back to work in 4 to 6 days and the results are permanent. You can combine laser treatments with other skin improving treatments, such as :

• Fractional Laser Skin Resurfacing Technology
• Microdermabrasion
• Dermaroller
• SmartExideCo2 Fractional Laser
• Chemical Skin Peel

Selston Cosmetic Clinic provides the latest cutting-edge, safe and effective cosmetic medical laser treatments for mild to moderate acne scarring. Our experienced and fully trained aesthetic team will recommend a range of treatments and we tailor your treatment plan specifically for you - either solo treatments or combining different treatments.

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Mags.
Clinic Manager.

Laser Treatments for Acne Scars & Scarring - Nottingham, Derby, Mansfield & Chesterfield

At some time in our life, nearly every one of us will suffer from spots, and for many this is just a part of life, due to puberty, hormones, stress or diet and thankfully these acne outbreaks soon disappear. Acne usually starts at puberty, it occurs in both sexes and tends to be worse in those with oily skin. In the teenage years, boys tend to have the most severe cases and women are more likely than men to have some form of acne into their 30s and beyond. Although acne usually happens in adolescence, about 20% of all cases occur in adults.

Having acne can happen to anyone and celebrities are just as vulnerable as the rest of us. They may have the resources to receive the best medical care, but they still suffer with the same skin problems that the rest of us do, and acne is certainly no exception. It might make us feel slightly better to know that even glamorous film stars like Cameron Diaz and successful models like Kate Moss sometimes have to deal with acne.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Prevention is always better than a cure, so to help keep the skin healthy and glowing :

• Drink plenty of water. Many recommend drinking eight glasses of water a day!
• Always wear sun screen. The sun rays are powerful and the skin can dry out without proper protection.
• Wash your face twice a day. Freshen up at the start of your day, but remember to do the same at night, as your skin collects a lot of dirt throughout the day.
• Don't over exfoliate your skin. Twice a week is plenty!

Scarring can result from untreated acne or any condition that causes a rash, such as chickenpox, where it's likely you will scratch or pick at the affected areas. There are various types of acne scars, ranging from mild angular or wavelike scars, to more the severe deep pitting or ice-pick scars. Scarring is a natural part of the healing process and certain cosmetic procedures, used on their own or combined, can even out the skin's surface.

• Acne Scar Laser Treatment
• Medical Microdermabrasion
• Dermaroller
• SmartXide Co2 Fractional Laser
• Chemical Skin Peel

At the Selston Cosmetic Clinic, we use the most advanced laser technology, to offer a safe and effective way for treatment of mild to moderate acne scars.

Using our American FDA approved dual wavelength laser system, which is non ablative, meaning the surface of the skin remains unchanged, with virtually no down time. The gentle lasers reach deep down to the collagen level of the skin, the precise therapeutic laser energy stimulates production of collagen and elastin fibres and this dramatically improves the look of acne scars.

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Mags.
Clinic Manager.

SmartXide Fractional Laser Skin Resurfacing - Nottingham, Derby, Mansfield & Chesterfield.

SmartXide - Anti-ageing and acne scarring.

There are many reasons that we are not satisfied with our face, hands and neck.
Whether it is acne scars, fine lines or wrinkles, pigmentation marks on the face, hands and décolletage or sun damaged skin - none of them boost our self confidence and we would all love to turn back the clock.

So if you want to lose years off your skin's appearance, tighten up sagging skin and rid yourself of sun damage and age spots - well, SmartXide is the treatment for you!

Selston Cosmetic Clinic uses the revolutionary SmartXide Dot laser system, which was awarded The Best Skin Resurfacing Laser In The USA. It has caused great excitement in the dermatology cosmetic surgery world because it really delivers results!

SmartXide is a treatment that is effective for all skin types, totally resurfacing your skin and leaving new baby pink skin underneath.

It will dramatically improve the appearance of your skin, tightening it by stimulating collagen and elastin production.
Deep wrinkles are softened and visibly reduced, leaving a new, rejuvenated you!

Clients are enjoying tighter skin, a big reduction in open pores and super smooth clear skin, as sun damage and blemishes are banished.

 

The SmartXide CO2 laser is very impressive, the treatment takes about an hour of your time and takes away about 10 years!! The SmartXide can tone and tighten your skin, reduce wrinkles and acne scarring and take away skin pigmentation.

So how does the SmartXide Fractional Laser work?

SmartXide DOT is a fractional Co2 laser system. Using the latest technology, Co2 lasers are able to stimulate and rejuvenate by targeting small areas from a small wand-like device that is passed over the treatment area. The laser creates thousands of microscopic spots and by hitting only small areas in depth during treatment it eliminates the usual side effects of laser resurfacing such as pain, scabs and swelling.

SmartXide DOT doesn't remove the entire skin surface, so skin redness after treatment only lasts a few days. SmartXide is quick and precise, and the whole neck and face can be treated in under an hour.

During the treatment the high energy laser damages the outer layers of the skin and as the skin heals they peel away. The laser also heats the dermis which stimulates new collagen production, and as new skin cells develop, the face will become smoother, firmer and more youthful in appearance.

You will probably see an improvement in skin tone and texture as soon as the redness fades after one treatment. Over several months you will see a continuous improvement in the texture and smoothness of the skin. Wrinkles, lines, acne scars and dark marks will be reduced as well.


The procedure is not painful and you can expect to feel a stinging sensation but that only lasts a few seconds as we use a topical anaesthetic cream that is applied before the treatment. Depending on how much damage there is to the skin and what end results are required, we will recommend a treatment program that suits you. Most people require 3 – 4 treatments, spaced 4 – 6 weeks apart.

Post-treatment redness only lasts for a few days and can be covered up with cosmetics. Some slight swelling may occur for a few days following the treatment and we will recommend the correct creams to ensure your skin is properly moisturised.

Call us for a consultation at the Selston Cosmetic Clinic and whether you go for a course or a one off treatment, you are guaranteed to be the proud owner of beautiful, rejuvenated skin!