TRI- WAVE LASER

The advanced Nd:YAG laser treatment using triple wavelength technology, suitable for the face, neck, decolletage, back, and back of hands, or small areas of pigmentation/birthmarks. It's an invasive treatment with up to 2 weeks downtime.

This treatment targets the major areas of concern for mature skin and is ideal for redness, pigmentation, sunspots., improving texture and tone, of the skin, synthesising collagen and jump-starting the repair process to fight the signs of ageing.

The first wavelength targets underneath the surface of the skin combating bacteria, dirt, oil and reducing pore size. Also stimulates new collagen growth and improves hyper-pigmentation.

The second wavelength works on everything on the skin's surface, evening out skin tone, improving redness and inflammation.

The third wavelength targets pigmentation, brightens skin, improves texture, and rejuvenates the skin combined.

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Depending on suitability you can have single of tri-wave laser treatment.

A course of 3 treatments with 4-week intervals, is ideal to begin to improve or fade pigmentation/age spots and stimulate new collagen and elastin, plumping the skin and reducing the signs of ageing.

A course of 6 will give even better results and is recommended for heavily pigmented areas or aged skin concerns.

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When treating a lot of pigmentation it may be up to 2 weeks for the skin to heal and the pigmentation to gradually flake away.

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WHAT DOES IT FEEL LIKE?

You may feel some discomfort during treatment, such as a stinging sensation. During your consultation you will have a patch test, this will enable you to experience what it feels like, but more importantly to determine the settings your skin requires and to make sure your skin has no adverse reactions before the full treatment goes ahead.

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PRE-TREATMENT

• No sun exposure, tanning beds, or fake tan for FOUR weeks prior to treatment. This will decrease the effectiveness of the treatment and increase the chance of post-treatment complications. 

• Do not take Ibuprofen or Aspirin 48 hours prior to treatments. 

• Do not use pure essential oils on the area 48 hrs prior. 

• Remove all makeup, creams and products from the area prior to treatment. 

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POST-TREATMENT CARE

• THIS TREATMENT CAN HAVE UP TO TWO WEEKS DOWNTIME WITH REDNESS AND PINPOINT SCABBING

• 99% pure Aloe Vera is useful to reduce any mild swelling and erythema (redness). Erythema may last for several hours and up to 48 hours following pigmentation treatment, a cold compress (not ice), or cold gel pad will help reduce this. 

• Your skin may be fragile for 2 to 3 days. Use gentle cleaning – do not rub/scrub the treatment area.  Aloe Vera gel aids recovery and soothes.   

• If small crusting/scabbing occurs (which is an expected outcome following pigmentation treatment), do not pick the tiny scabs. Pigmentation will gradually flake away over the following 2 weeks, once the skin below has fully healed in its own time. 

• Especially important to avoid sun exposure and tanning creams on the treatment area during the entire course of treatments. Use SPF 30-50 on the treatment area if you are exposed to the sun.   

• Avoid exercise/excessive sweating for 48 hours. No saunas.   

• Avoid irritants and active ingredients such as benzoyl peroxide, Retin-A, Retinol, Renova, AHA/BHA especially glycolic and salicylic acid, antioxidants such as vitamin C, bleaching creams, general exfoliants and hair dye, on the area, for at least one week following the completion of your course. 

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HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?

Patch test and consultation  Free

Face  £125. Course of 3 £337. Course of 6 £637.

Upper chest £115. Course of 3 £310. Course of 6 £586.

Decolletage (neck AND upper Chest) £180. Course of 3 £486. Course of 6 £918

Neck or Back of hands £110. Course of 3 £297. Course of 6 £561 

Both arms and back of hands £288. Course of 3 £777. Course of 6 £1,468

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Single or Tri-wave small areas of pigmentation:

Up to 2x2cm £60 Course of 3  £162  

Up to 4x4cm £80  Course of 3  £216  

Up to 6x6cm £100  Course of 3  £270   

Birthmarks quote upon consultation / email the size.

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AM I SUITABLE FOR TREATMENT?

 Suitable for, up to and including a Fitzpatrick skin type 4 (see below). 

Westfield Clinic requires you to complete a short Medical Questionnaire before you commence any laser or IPL treatments. This will be emailed to you prior to your initial consultation, which allows time to check your suitability, Some conditions or medications prohibit you from laser treatments and would be unsafe for you at that time. It is important for the effectiveness of the treatment that you are generally fit and well and that your immune system is not compromised.

Common medications that may cause photosensitivity can include but are not limited to: Antibiotics Antidepressants Antihistamines Antihypertensives Antiparasitics Antipsychotics Contraceptives Diuretics Hypoglycaemics NSAID and Retinoids. The medical questionnaire will ask you to list any medications inc dosage.

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During the consultation, the treatment will be discussed thoroughly and a series of 3 small patch tests (at various energies) will be carried out, enabling the correct parameters to be established and check your skin's tolerance to light. Full treatment can then commence 3-14 days later following no adverse reactions.

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For more information on contra-indications that could prohibit you from treatment click here...