Acne Scars
Acne scars are formed as a result of intense inflammation occurring during active acne. The intense inflammation injures the deeper layers of the skin (the dermis) and scar tissues form as a result of the healing process. Acne scars are usually depressed and sunken (atrophic), but may be thickened (keloids) as well.
List of treatment options available for this skin condition:
Enlighten® (Cutera) is the reference picosecond 532nm / 1064nm laser that operates in the ultra-short picosecond domain and is a treatment option for pigmented lesions. It also offers treatment in the nanosecond domain. It offers faster clearance of deeper and resistant pigmentation with minimal risk of post-laser pigmentation even in darker skin types. The Enlighten® laser is a treatment option for difficult to treat red and black tattoos. In the fractionated mode, this laser allows for non-ablative skin rejuvenation and acne scar treatment.
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Laser Treatment (Conventional and Fractional)
In the conventional laser treatment mode, the laser light targets water in the cells and is used as a precision tool to destroy abnormal skin growths such as moles, syringomas and warts.
In the fractional treatment mode, the laser light is controlled by a special scanner to treat only a fraction of the skin, leaving ample islands of untouched skin. Fractional CO2 lasering allows for safer deep treatment of the skin with shorter healing time and minimal side-effects. Fractional CO2 lasering is regarded as a reliable treatment for depressed acne scars.
Age and sun-induced spots
Age and sun-induced spots are caused by overactive pigment cells. Ultraviolet (UV) light accelerates the production of melanin, which may be produced in high concentrations due to prolonged exposure to the sun, over a period of many years.
List of treatment options available for this skin condition:
PicoSure® (Cynosure) is the reference picosecond 755nm laser that operates in the ultra-short picosecond domain and is a treatment option for pigmented lesions. It offers faster clearance of deeper and resistant pigmentation with reduced risk of post-laser pigmentation commonly experienced with the traditional Q-switched nanosecond pigment lasers. The PicoSure® laser is a treatment option for difficult to treat green and blue tattoos. In the fractionated mode, this laser allows for non-ablative skin rejuvenation and skin brightening.
Enlighten® (Cutera) is the reference picosecond 532nm / 1064nm laser that operates in the ultra-short picosecond domain and is a treatment option for pigmented lesions. It also offers treatment in the nanosecond domain. It offers faster clearance of deeper and resistant pigmentation with minimal risk of post-laser pigmentation even in darker skin types. The Enlighten® laser is a treatment option for difficult to treat red and black tattoos. In the fractionated mode, this laser allows for non-ablative skin rejuvenation and acne scar treatment.
RevLite (HOYA ConBio®) is a reference Q-switched 532nm / 1064nm Nd:YAG laser operating in the nanosecond domain and is used for the treatment of tattoos and facial pigmentation on all skin types. Featuring PhotoAcoustic Technology Pulse®, the RevLite® delivers very narrow pulse widths at peak energy, even at larger spot sizes.
The RevLite® beam profile is a flat-top, smooth, evenly-calibrated beam without uneven spikes of energy typical in other lasers. As a result, the energy is delivered in even pulse widths, targeting tattoos and deeper pigmentation with accuracy and efficiency, minimising any damage to the epidermis.
A non-invasive and non-ablative procedure, Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) provides a restricted band of light using special filters to target various components of the skin such as melanin and blood vessels. The IPL allows for clearance of superficial pigmentation such as freckles and lentigines and also reduction of skin redness. Repeated sessions allow for gentle non-ablative skin rejuvenation.
Cherry angiomas
Cherry angiomas are small bright red skin bumps caused by the formation of new blood vessels. They start to appear in the forties / fifties due to skin ageing.
List of treatment options available for this skin condition:
The pulsed dye laser such as the V-Beam® laser is a pulsed dye 595nm laser that is used to treat vascular skin lesions such as portwine stains, fine facial and leg veins and to reduce hypertrophic scars and redness in young scars. The integrated dynamic cooling device (DCD) helps protect the top layer of the skin during treatment and minimises blister formation and side-effects.
Crow's Feet and Frown Lines
List of treatment options available for this skin condition:
Botulinum toxin is a purified protein injection that causes temporary weakening of the muscle. It is used to reduce dynamic wrinkles such as frown lines, crow's feet as well as excessive sweatiness of the underarms.
Depressed Scars and Facial Contours
List of treatment options available for this skin condition:
Fillers are purified substances (e.g. hyaluronic acid) injected into skin to improve the appearance of deep lines, provide fullness or correct depressed scars.
Dull Skin, Mild Facial Scars and Rough Skin Texture
List of treatment options available for this skin condition:
A chemical peel is a technique used to remove the outermost layers of the skin to improve and smooth the texture of the skin. Facial skin is mostly treated and mild blemishes can be improved.
Deeper pigmentation such as Ota and Hori’s nevus
Ota and Hori nevus are located deeper in the skin (dermis) and take on a blue / grey colour. The deep location of these conditions requires deeper penetrating pigment lasers to reach and clear them. Multiple treatment sessions are needed to lighten deeper pigmentation.
List of treatment options available for this skin condition:
PicoSure® (Cynosure) is the reference picosecond 755nm laser that operates in the ultra-short picosecond domain and is a treatment option for pigmented lesions. It offers faster clearance of deeper and resistant pigmentation with reduced risk of post-laser pigmentation commonly experienced with the traditional Q-switched nanosecond pigment lasers. The PicoSure® laser is a treatment option for difficult to treat green and blue tattoos. In the fractionated mode, this laser allows for non-ablative skin rejuvenation and skin brightening.
Enlighten® (Cutera) is the reference picosecond 532nm / 1064nm laser that operates in the ultra-short picosecond domain and is a treatment option for pigmented lesions. It also offers treatment in the nanosecond domain. It offers faster clearance of deeper and resistant pigmentation with minimal risk of post-laser pigmentation even in darker skin types. The Enlighten® laser is a treatment option for difficult to treat red and black tattoos. In the fractionated mode, this laser allows for non-ablative skin rejuvenation and acne scar treatment.
RevLite (HOYA ConBio®) is a reference Q-switched 532nm / 1064nm Nd:YAG laser operating in the nanosecond domain and is used for the treatment of tattoos and facial pigmentation on all skin types. Featuring PhotoAcoustic Technology Pulse®, the RevLite® delivers very narrow pulse widths at peak energy, even at larger spot sizes.
The RevLite® beam profile is a flat-top, smooth, evenly-calibrated beam without uneven spikes of energy typical in other lasers. As a result, the energy is delivered in even pulse widths, targeting tattoos and deeper pigmentation with accuracy and efficiency, minimising any damage to the epidermis.
Dynamic Wrinkles
Dynamic wrinkles are caused by over-activity of the muscles of facial expression. They include horizontal and central forehead frown lines and crow’s feet around the eyes.
List of treatment options available for this skin condition:
Botulinum toxin is a purified protein injection that causes temporary weakening of the muscle. It is used to reduce dynamic wrinkles such as frown lines, crow's feet as well as excessive sweatiness of the underarms.
Freckles
Freckles are light brown small flat spots that appear on areas of sun exposed skin such as the cheeks and nose. They are usually present at a young age and tend to increase with age. Freckles can be reduced and lightened by avoiding sun exposure and with the regular use of sunscreens and skin lightening creams. If creams and sun avoidance still do not give satisfactory results, they can be safely removed with intense pulsed light therapy or pigment laser treatment. Most patients require about four to six treatment sessions to obtain optimal results.
List of treatment options available for this skin condition:
PicoSure® (Cynosure) is the reference picosecond 755nm laser that operates in the ultra-short picosecond domain and is a treatment option for pigmented lesions. It offers faster clearance of deeper and resistant pigmentation with reduced risk of post-laser pigmentation commonly experienced with the traditional Q-switched nanosecond pigment lasers. The PicoSure® laser is a treatment option for difficult to treat green and blue tattoos. In the fractionated mode, this laser allows for non-ablative skin rejuvenation and skin brightening.
Enlighten® (Cutera) is the reference picosecond 532nm / 1064nm laser that operates in the ultra-short picosecond domain and is a treatment option for pigmented lesions. It also offers treatment in the nanosecond domain. It offers faster clearance of deeper and resistant pigmentation with minimal risk of post-laser pigmentation even in darker skin types. The Enlighten® laser is a treatment option for difficult to treat red and black tattoos. In the fractionated mode, this laser allows for non-ablative skin rejuvenation and acne scar treatment.
RevLite (HOYA ConBio®) is a reference Q-switched 532nm / 1064nm Nd:YAG laser operating in the nanosecond domain and is used for the treatment of tattoos and facial pigmentation on all skin types. Featuring PhotoAcoustic Technology Pulse®, the RevLite® delivers very narrow pulse widths at peak energy, even at larger spot sizes.
The RevLite® beam profile is a flat-top, smooth, evenly-calibrated beam without uneven spikes of energy typical in other lasers. As a result, the energy is delivered in even pulse widths, targeting tattoos and deeper pigmentation with accuracy and efficiency, minimising any damage to the epidermis.
A non-invasive and non-ablative procedure, Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) provides a restricted band of light using special filters to target various components of the skin such as melanin and blood vessels. The IPL allows for clearance of superficial pigmentation such as freckles and lentigines and also reduction of skin redness. Repeated sessions allow for gentle non-ablative skin rejuvenation.
The Candela Trivantage® is a dual pulse duration 755nm Alexandrite laser that targets melanin. Operating in the short nanosecond domain, this laser treats green and blue tattoos and facial pigmentation. Operating in the longer microsecond domain, this laser is able to completely remove small facial moles in a single session with reduced scarring.
Hair Reduction
Excessive hairs on the face, underarms and limbs may be reduced using lasers. The results are long-term rather than permanent as some hairs may regrow after a period of time.
List of treatment options available for this skin condition:
The Cutera Xeo® is a long-pulsed Nd:YAG laser that goes deep and targets the hair roots. Treatment significantly reduces hair growth after several sessions. The 1064nm wavelength of the laser and its integrated cooling plate allows for safe treatment in darker Asian skin types with the lowest risk of blisters and scars compared to shorter wavelengths. The laser also targets blood in the deeper parts of the skin and may be used to treat venous lakes on the lips.
Lentigines
List of treatment options available for this skin condition:
The Candela Trivantage® is a dual pulse duration 755nm Alexandrite laser that targets melanin. Operating in the short nanosecond domain, this laser treats green and blue tattoos and facial pigmentation. Operating in the longer microsecond domain, this laser is able to completely remove small facial moles in a single session with reduced scarring.
A non-invasive and non-ablative procedure, Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) provides a restricted band of light using special filters to target various components of the skin such as melanin and blood vessels. The IPL allows for clearance of superficial pigmentation such as freckles and lentigines and also reduction of skin redness. Repeated sessions allow for gentle non-ablative skin rejuvenation.
Portwine Stains
Portwine stains are due to blood vessel malformations. They appear as pink flat patches at birth and gradually darken and thicken with age. Treatment should be started early during infancy or childhood for the best results. Multiple treatment sessions are needed.
List of treatment options available for this skin condition:
The pulsed dye laser such as the V-Beam® laser is a pulsed dye 595nm laser that is used to treat vascular skin lesions such as portwine stains, fine facial and leg veins and to reduce hypertrophic scars and redness in young scars. The integrated dynamic cooling device (DCD) helps protect the top layer of the skin during treatment and minimises blister formation and side-effects.
Red Hypertrophic Scars
Red hypertrophic scars may be caused by acne, injury and trauma.
List of treatment options available for this skin condition:
The pulsed dye laser such as the V-Beam® laser is a pulsed dye 595nm laser that is used to treat vascular skin lesions such as portwine stains, fine facial and leg veins and to reduce hypertrophic scars and redness in young scars. The integrated dynamic cooling device (DCD) helps protect the top layer of the skin during treatment and minimises blister formation and side-effects.
Skin Redness
List of treatment options available for this skin condition:
A non-invasive and non-ablative procedure, Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) provides a restricted band of light using special filters to target various components of the skin such as melanin and blood vessels. The IPL allows for clearance of superficial pigmentation such as freckles and lentigines and also reduction of skin redness. Repeated sessions allow for gentle non-ablative skin rejuvenation.
Skin Rejuvenation
Skin rejuvenation involves reducing skin pigmentation, improving skin texture, reducing fine lines and brightening the skin.
List of treatment options available for this skin condition:
PicoSure® (Cynosure) is the reference picosecond 755nm laser that operates in the ultra-short picosecond domain and is a treatment option for pigmented lesions. It offers faster clearance of deeper and resistant pigmentation with reduced risk of post-laser pigmentation commonly experienced with the traditional Q-switched nanosecond pigment lasers. The PicoSure® laser is a treatment option for difficult to treat green and blue tattoos. In the fractionated mode, this laser allows for non-ablative skin rejuvenation and skin brightening.
Enlighten® (Cutera) is the reference picosecond 532nm / 1064nm laser that operates in the ultra-short picosecond domain and is a treatment option for pigmented lesions. It also offers treatment in the nanosecond domain. It offers faster clearance of deeper and resistant pigmentation with minimal risk of post-laser pigmentation even in darker skin types. The Enlighten® laser is a treatment option for difficult to treat red and black tattoos. In the fractionated mode, this laser allows for non-ablative skin rejuvenation and acne scar treatment.
RevLite (HOYA ConBio®) is a reference Q-switched 532nm / 1064nm Nd:YAG laser operating in the nanosecond domain and is used for the treatment of tattoos and facial pigmentation on all skin types. Featuring PhotoAcoustic Technology Pulse®, the RevLite® delivers very narrow pulse widths at peak energy, even at larger spot sizes.
The RevLite® beam profile is a flat-top, smooth, evenly-calibrated beam without uneven spikes of energy typical in other lasers. As a result, the energy is delivered in even pulse widths, targeting tattoos and deeper pigmentation with accuracy and efficiency, minimising any damage to the epidermis.
A non-invasive and non-ablative procedure, Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) provides a restricted band of light using special filters to target various components of the skin such as melanin and blood vessels. The IPL allows for clearance of superficial pigmentation such as freckles and lentigines and also reduction of skin redness. Repeated sessions allow for gentle non-ablative skin rejuvenation.
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Laser Treatment
(Conventional and Fractional)
In the conventional laser treatment mode, the laser light targets water in the cells and is used as a precision tool to destroy abnormal skin growths such as moles, syringomas and warts.
In the fractional treatment mode, the laser light is controlled by a special scanner to treat only a fraction of the skin, leaving ample islands of untouched skin. Fractional CO2 lasering allows for safer deep treatment of the skin with shorter healing time and minimal side-effects. Fractional CO2 lasering is regarded as a reliable treatment for depressed acne scars.
Skin Tightening and Lifting
Gradual sagging of skin occurs with advancing age due to loss of supporting tissues underlying the skin. This is perhaps one of the most difficult aspects of skin ageing to reverse. Non-surgical skin tightening / lifting may offer modest benefit in patients with early skin laxity.
List of treatment options available for this skin condition:
Fillers are purified substances (e.g. hyaluronic acid) injected into skin to improve the appearance of deep lines, provide fullness or correct depressed scars.
Small Facial Moles
Moles are benign pigment-forming cells growing in clusters in the deeper layer of the skin (dermis). New moles may appear with age. Existing moles may grow larger slowly with time.
List of treatment options available for this skin condition:
The Candela Trivantage® is a dual pulse duration 755nm Alexandrite laser that targets melanin. Operating in the short nanosecond domain, this laser treats green and blue tattoos and facial pigmentation. Operating in the longer microsecond domain, this laser is able to completely remove small facial moles in a single session with reduced scarring.
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Laser Treatment
(Conventional and Fractional)
In the conventional laser treatment mode, the laser light targets water in the cells and is used as a precision tool to destroy abnormal skin growths such as moles, syringomas and warts.
In the fractional treatment mode, the laser light is controlled by a special scanner to treat only a fraction of the skin, leaving ample islands of untouched skin. Fractional CO2 lasering allows for safer deep treatment of the skin with shorter healing time and minimal side-effects. Fractional CO2 lasering is regarded as a reliable treatment for depressed acne scars.
Static Wrinkles
Static wrinkles are caused by ageing and the gradual decline in healthy dermal collagen and elastic tissues. Such wrinkles remain even when the muscles of facial expression are relaxed at rest.
List of treatment options available for this skin condition:
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Laser Treatment
(Conventional and Fractional)
In the conventional laser treatment mode, the laser light targets water in the cells and is used as a precision tool to destroy abnormal skin growths such as moles, syringomas and warts.
In the fractional treatment mode, the laser light is controlled by a special scanner to treat only a fraction of the skin, leaving ample islands of untouched skin. Fractional CO2 lasering allows for safer deep treatment of the skin with shorter healing time and minimal side-effects. Fractional CO2 lasering is regarded as a reliable treatment for depressed acne scars.
PicoSure® (Cynosure) is the reference picosecond 755nm laser that operates in the ultra-short picosecond domain and is a treatment option for pigmented lesions. It offers faster clearance of deeper and resistant pigmentation with reduced risk of post-laser pigmentation commonly experienced with the traditional Q-switched nanosecond pigment lasers. The PicoSure® laser is a treatment option for difficult to treat green and blue tattoos. In the fractionated mode, this laser allows for non-ablative skin rejuvenation and skin brightening.
Sweaty Underarms & Palms
Excessive sweatiness of underarms and palms is also known as hyperhidrosis. While occasionally due to an underlying medical condition such as hyperthyroidism, often no underlying cause is found.
List of treatment options available for this skin condition:
Botulinum toxin is a purified protein injection that causes temporary weakening of the muscle. It is used to reduce dynamic wrinkles such as frown lines, crow's feet as well as excessive sweatiness of the underarms.
Syringomas
Syringomas are benign tumours due to the abnormal proliferation of swear ducts in the skin. They are flesh coloured papules, often located just below or around the eyes. A family history may be present.
List of treatment options available for this skin condition:
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Laser Treatment
(Conventional and Fractional)
In the conventional laser treatment mode, the laser light targets water in the cells and is used as a precision tool to destroy abnormal skin growths such as moles, syringomas and warts.
In the fractional treatment mode, the laser light is controlled by a special scanner to treat only a fraction of the skin, leaving ample islands of untouched skin. Fractional CO2 lasering allows for safer deep treatment of the skin with shorter healing time and minimal side-effects. Fractional CO2 lasering is regarded as a reliable treatment for depressed acne scars.
Tattoos
Tattoos are permanent pigments implanted into the deeper layer of the skin (dermis). The colour of the tattoo determines which laser to use as the specific wavelength of the laser targets specific colours. Multiple treatment sessions are needed. In general, green and light blue tattoos are more difficult to remove compared to red and black tattoos.
List of treatment options available for this skin condition:
PicoSure® (Cynosure) is the reference picosecond 755nm laser that operates in the ultra-short picosecond domain and is a treatment option for pigmented lesions. It offers faster clearance of deeper and resistant pigmentation with reduced risk of post-laser pigmentation commonly experienced with the traditional Q-switched nanosecond pigment lasers. The PicoSure® laser is a treatment option for difficult to treat green and blue tattoos. In the fractionated mode, this laser allows for non-ablative skin rejuvenation and skin brightening.
Enlighten® (Cutera) is the reference picosecond 532nm / 1064nm laser that operates in the ultra-short picosecond domain and is a treatment option for pigmented lesions. It also offers treatment in the nanosecond domain. It offers faster clearance of deeper and resistant pigmentation with minimal risk of post-laser pigmentation even in darker skin types. The Enlighten® laser is a treatment option for difficult to treat red and black tattoos. In the fractionated mode, this laser allows for non-ablative skin rejuvenation and acne scar treatment.
RevLite (HOYA ConBio®) is a reference Q-switched 532nm / 1064nm Nd:YAG laser operating in the nanosecond domain and is used for the treatment of tattoos and facial pigmentation on all skin types. Featuring PhotoAcoustic Technology Pulse®, the RevLite® delivers very narrow pulse widths at peak energy, even at larger spot sizes.
The RevLite® beam profile is a flat-top, smooth, evenly-calibrated beam without uneven spikes of energy typical in other lasers. As a result, the energy is delivered in even pulse widths, targeting tattoos and deeper pigmentation with accuracy and efficiency, minimising any damage to the epidermis.
The Candela Trivantage® is a dual pulse duration 755nm Alexandrite laser that targets melanin. Operating in the short nanosecond domain, this laser treats green and blue tattoos and facial pigmentation. Operating in the longer microsecond domain, this laser is able to completely remove small facial moles in a single session with reduced scarring.
Telangiectasis / Spider Blood Vessels
Telangiectasias are small dilated blood vessels that appear like bright red short threads on the skin. They tend to occur on the cheeks especially around the nose. Sometimes they appear to radiate from a central spot and are termed spider blood vessels. An underlying medical condition such as Rosacea or a history of overuse of topical steroids may be present.
List of treatment options available for this skin condition:
The pulsed dye laser such as the V-Beam® laser is a pulsed dye 595nm laser that is used to treat vascular skin lesions such as portwine stains, fine facial and leg veins and to reduce hypertrophic scars and redness in young scars. The integrated dynamic cooling device (DCD) helps protect the top layer of the skin during treatment and minimises blister formation and side-effects.
Unwanted Skin Growths
Unwanted skin growths such as skin tags, seborrhoeic keratoses and enlarges oil glands (sebaceous hyperplasias) may be removed safely with minimal scarring.
List of treatment options available for this skin condition:
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Laser Treatment
(Conventional and Fractional)
In the conventional laser treatment mode, the laser light targets water in the cells and is used as a precision tool to destroy abnormal skin growths such as moles, syringomas and warts.
In the fractional treatment mode, the laser light is controlled by a special scanner to treat only a fraction of the skin, leaving ample islands of untouched skin. Fractional CO2 lasering allows for safer deep treatment of the skin with shorter healing time and minimal side-effects. Fractional CO2 lasering is regarded as a reliable treatment for depressed acne scars.
Vascular Malformations
List of treatment options available for this skin condition:
The pulsed dye laser such as the V-Beam® laser is a pulsed dye 595nm laser that is used to treat vascular skin lesions such as portwine stains, fine facial and leg veins and to reduce hypertrophic scars and redness in young scars. The integrated dynamic cooling device (DCD) helps protect the top layer of the skin during treatment and minimises blister formation and side-effects.
Vitiligo
Vitiligo is a skin disorder which presents as white spots and patches on the skin. This is due to a progressive loss of the pigment, melanin, which gives us our skin colour. The loss of pigment occurs when pigment cells (melanocytes) are destroyed and normal melanin cannot be produced.
List of treatment options available for this skin condition:
Non-cultured cellular grafting is an innovative surgical technique that transplants an individual’s own pigment cells onto his / her vitiligo patches, without the need of growing the cells in the laboratory. Skin colour returning can be achieved with the use of this transplantation technique
Viral Warts
Warts are caused by the Human Papilloma Virus and are contagious. They occur singly or may be multiple. They are frequently located on the fingers, toes and soles due to inoculation.
List of treatment options available for this skin condition:
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Laser Treatment
(Conventional and Fractional)
In the conventional laser treatment mode, the laser light targets water in the cells and is used as a precision tool to destroy abnormal skin growths such as moles, syringomas and warts.
In the fractional treatment mode, the laser light is controlled by a special scanner to treat only a fraction of the skin, leaving ample islands of untouched skin. Fractional CO2 lasering allows for safer deep treatment of the skin with shorter healing time and minimal side-effects. Fractional CO2 lasering is regarded as a reliable treatment for depressed acne scars.
Venous Lake of Lip
Venous lake of lip is a localised area of blood-filled dilated vein occurring usually on the lower lips in older adults. It is usually single, appears blue/grey in colour and is soft to touch. The laser penetrates deep, heats up the blood in the venous lake and causes the venous lake to shrink in size.
List of treatment options available for this skin condition:
The Cutera Xeo® is a long-pulsed Nd:YAG laser that goes deep and targets the hair roots. Treatment significantly reduces hair growth after several sessions. The 1064nm wavelength of the laser and its integrated cooling plate allows for safe treatment in darker Asian skin types with the lowest risk of blisters and scars compared to shorter wavelengths. The laser also targets blood in the deeper parts of the skin and may be used to treat venous lakes on the lips.