Sheila Magazine

sheila I feature TREATMENTS deliver GOOD RESULTS" "The good news is that ALL THREE ZAP IT! • IPL and laser can treat pigmentation, scarring, broken veins and capillaries, tattoos, wrinkles and skin laxity. • IPL is the mildest method, followed by non-abrasive laser and then abrasive laser. • always insist on a patch test before any full procedure. • Make sure you only visit a reputable outlet. Cheap treatments cause more problems than they are worth. • Laser treatments and IPL work for all skin types, although extreme care must be taken when treating dark skin types to avoid hypopigmentation. • It is imperative that protective eye glasses are worn during all types of laser and IPL treatments. • Downtime varies from none to a few weeks, depending on the type of treatment. • aftercare is important – always wear sunscreen and avoid over heating. 82 SHEILA JULY 2012 only found in medical spas and operated by fully-trained staff under the supervision of doctors." she says if you are looking at IPL or laser treatment it is vital that you go to a reputable clinic that uses a medical grade machine under proper supervision. "You should also always ensure you have an initial consultation and get all your questions answered. If it doesn't feel right, then don't go ahead," she warns. She goes on to say that it is important to remember that cheapest is not always best. Choosing a budget option might actually end up costing more in the long run. "You may be able to find a cheaper THE PROCESS Maryann says it is important that your technician does a patch test before proceeding with a full treatment. "At Assure Medispa, we test patch all "IPL generally feels a bit like a FLICK with an ELASTIC BAND during treatment, with a bit of SWELLING & REDNESS afterwards" treatment, but it is likely you will end up needing more treatments to achieve the same outcome as you would with a more expensive, more powerful, medical-grade machine. So to get the outcome you want, will probably take many more treatments and perhaps cost you more in the long run." our IPL clients on several different settings. This ensures we treat at the precise settings suitable for each individual client's skin tupe and condition, which then ensures we achieve the best possible outcome with the lowest risk of an adverse event," she says. Make no mistake, as with any treatment that really delivers results, there's an element of discomfort involved. Like they say, no pain, no gain. Maryann says pain levels are different for each person. "IPL generally feels a bit like a flick with an elastic band during treatment, with a bit of swelling and redness for a few hours afterwards," she says. "Prior to treatment with a non-ablative Class 4 laser, topical anaesthetic is applied and afterwards some redness and swelling may be experienced – a bit like windburn. Ablative lasers result in the

• Cover