South Warrington News
Welcome
to ‘Skin Deep’ – This month’s feature looks at our ‘FAQs’.
Any
questions, just ask Dr. Angie
Winnington-Sharp – www.cheshireskinclinic.com angie@cheshireskinclinic.com
or 01925 263660 & 07967 481594. Next month – ‘Body Toning’.
People often ask a range of
similar questions regarding non-surgical/laser based treatments, mainly
regarding colours of hair that can be treated, number of treatments, costing
etc. However, every year there are a variety of new ‘popular celebrity
treatments’ that creep into the market and demand high interest. Hence in this
series of ‘frequently asked questions’ I’m going to focus on a few of those.
1. Can dermal rollers get rid
of scars and stretch marks? If used on their own, dermal rollers will not
completely remove scars or stretch marks, but they will greatly improve their
appearance. If used in conjunction with a light based treatment and/or chemical
peel, then, in some instances, they will become completely invisible to the
naked eye, with just a slight indication of where they were if the area is
pressed firmly.
2. How does a laser help to
reduce wrinkles? Depending on the specific wavelength selected by the operator,
the penetration depth of the light used can be tailored to target superficial
(fine) lines or deeper epidermal lines.
The body then perceives the skin as requiring repair and initiates
fibroblasts to produce more natural collagen, thus plumping and smoothing the
area. This gives an overall rejuvenated appearance and a more youthful
complexion.
3. Can I have a laser
treatment to eradicate acne if on medication? If the medication is not
photo-sensitizing (doesn’t make the user sensitive to light) then the answer is
yes. However, many of the stronger, acne related medicines, such as Roaccutane
are contraindicated so you would have to complete/cease the course of
medication before having laser (some medication also has strong side effects,
so laser is frequently preferable).
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