Body Connection
[111 miles from Abercastle]
For over 35 years, Body Connection has offered superb skin and body therapies in an environment of ease warmth and luxury.[READ MORE]
6a - 9a Laurel Lodge Shopping Centre, Castleknock, Dublin, D15 C8DT
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[111 miles from Abercastle]
For over 35 years, Body Connection has offered superb skin and body therapies in an environment of ease warmth and luxury.[READ MORE]
6a - 9a Laurel Lodge Shopping Centre, Castleknock, Dublin, D15 C8DT
[116 miles from Abercastle]
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196a Bodmin Road, Truro, TR1 1RB
[127 miles from Abercastle]
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182a Telegraph Road, Heswall, Merseyside, CH60 0AJ
[128 miles from Abercastle]
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St Peters Manor, St Peters Church Lane, Droitwich, WR9 7AN
[139 miles from Abercastle]
LA Skin is a Boutique Aesthetic Clinic in the heart of Birmingham. We believe in boosting our clients' confidence through our specialised treatments. We have a well – established client base bu...[READ MORE]
38 Calthorpe Road, Birmingham, B15 1TS
[140 miles from Abercastle]
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[143 miles from Abercastle]
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126 Stratford Road, Shirley, Birmingham, B90 3BB
[143 miles from Abercastle]
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4a Watlands View, Porthill, Newcastle-under-lyme, ST5 8AA
[145 miles from Abercastle]
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Groundwell Farmhouse, Woodcutters Mews, Swindon, SN25 4AU
[145 miles from Abercastle]
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147 Sutton Road, Wylde Green, Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, B23 5TN
[146 miles from Abercastle]
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Suite A, 282 Lichfield Road, Mere Green, Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, B74 2UG
[154 miles from Abercastle]
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21 Waterloo Place, Leamington Spa, CV32 5LA
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10 Matrix Point, Matrix Way, Buckshaw Village, PR7 7ND
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25 St John St, Manchester, M3 4DT
[162 miles from Abercastle]
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406 Bury New Road, Whitefield, Manchester, M45 7SX
[174 miles from Abercastle]
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67 Castle Boulevard, Nottingham, NG7 1FD
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60 Broad Street, Reading, RG1 2AF
[182 miles from Abercastle]
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8 Cumberland Way, Woosehill, Wokingham, RG41 3AY
[196 miles from Abercastle]
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45 Park Square North, Leeds, LS1 2NP
[198 miles from Abercastle]
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[201 miles from Abercastle]
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[202 miles from Abercastle]
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[205 miles from Abercastle]
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[206 miles from Abercastle]
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[207 miles from Abercastle]
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Infra Red Laser Skin Tightening FAQ
The science of non-surgical skin tightening is a fast growing area of aesthetic medicine. With more and more of us demanding minimally invasive ways of improving skin laxity, without succumbing to the knife and a surgical face lift, more and more devices and modalities are being discovered which can meet this need.
Practitioners are now able to use technologies such as radiofrequency and various types of lasers, or a combination of the two modalities for skin tightening treatments; and now infra red light is also being used.
All of these technologies are being harnessed in a variety of devices which can then deliver the energy to a targeted area of the skin, causing heating of the underlying tissues. This heat causes the collagen within the skin to be damaged, in a controlled way, that makes it tighten almost immediately, and also starts off the body’s own healing process to produce fresh, new collagen which continues the tightening process over a period of months; aiming to produce a more youthful appearance to the skin in the treated area.
If you are considering treatment with infra red laser skin tightening, the following information will give you a basic understanding of the procedure. It can't answer all your questions, since a lot depends on the individual patient. Please ask a practitioner about anything you don't understand.
Infrared Laser Skin Tightening, currently available in the UK using devices such as the Titan™ , is a minimally invasive way to tighten skin and reverse the signs of ageing.
The treatment is aimed as a safe, non-surgical procedure for tightening the skin and stimulating long-term collagen rebuilding, leading to younger looking skin.
The procedure uses a broadband spectrum of infrared light which heats up the water content in the skin, causing the surrounding collagen to contract and tighten, and for the body’s own natural healing process to start producing new collagen to further tighten the overall appearance of the skin over several months.
Careful discussions regarding your reasons for wanting treatment are very important before you begin the treatment. You must also make sure that this treatment can deliver what you want and how you would like to look afterwards. Your practitioner should be able to answer all these questions.
A medical history should also be taken to make sure that there are no reasons why you shouldn’t undertake treatment. You may be asked to read detailed information and sign a consent form which means that you have understood the potential benefits and risks associated with the procedure.
Your doctor will give you specific instructions before coming in for the procedure. This may include avoiding the use of aspirin or any other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAIDS) drugs for a couple of weeks before treatment. They may advise you to stop smoking as this can delay wound healing, and avoid alcohol for a few days before the procedure.
Photographs may also be taken by the practitioner for a "before and after" comparison at a later date.
Anaesthesia
No anaesthesia is required.
The procedure
Infra red light is delivered in pulses from a bespoke hand piece placed on the skin to the targeted area. This energy is preferentially absorbed by the water content of the skin; heating up the water and causing uniform heating of the treated area. This heat acts on the existing collagen, causing it to immediately contract and tighten. It also stimulates the fibroblasts in the skin to produce new collagen, thus creating further tightening over time
The length of the treatment session depends on the size of the area(s) being treated, but can take between ½ and 1 hour. Expect 1 hour or longer for treating an area such as the tummy or full face and neck.
Results
Although some people notice an immediate change following treatments, the results are seen gradually over a period of 1 – 3 months as new collagen is formed and the skin tightens further.
The manufacturers of the Titan™ device claim that clinical studies have shown the improvements last 1 – 2 years.
Repeat Treatments
A single treatment session has produced very good results for some people. However, most people need two treatments, spaced 1 month apart. Severe skin laxity may require 3 treatments. Your practitioner will advise you as to the number and frequency of treatments recommended for optimal results.
Further maintenance treatments over the years (every 1½ - 2 years) can be given when needed.
You are able to return to your normal activities straight afterwards. No rest or recuperation is required.
Treatment is generally considered by most people to be ‘near’ painless, with no pain or discomfort post-treatment being reported. A warm sensation or feeling of heat has been reported during treatment. Some people, depending on pain thresholds, may find this uncomfortable.
There are very few documented side effects to date, although mild swelling and redness post-treatment is to be expected. This may last 24 hours but will normally resolve after 1 - 2 hours.
In very rare cases, small blisters (or burns) may occur on the skin, which should heal in under a week. This is generally considered to be a risk (albeit an extremely rare one) in more boney areas of the body, such as on the forehead or along the jawbone.
Due to the nature of this type of treatment there are no specific requirements post-treatment, and all normal activities can be resumed immediately.
However, it is very important that you follow the advice of your practitioner carefully after any infra red laser skin tightening treatment to help to ensure the success of the procedure and reduce the risk of complications.
Post-treatment recommendations may include:
Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding are not suitable candidates.
As long as you are generally healthy and don’t have any skin diseases or infections in the area treated, there are few medical reasons why patients should not undergo this treatment.
Large areas of loose or redundant skin, such as after massive weight-loss may be better suited to surgical approaches.
Also, until further studies have been carried out it is advisable not to have treatment directly over dermal filler products.
Only suitably trained medical professionals and therapists should perform infrared laser skin tightening procedures.
For more information about practitioner training, qualifications and relevant medical organisations please view the information contained within the Legislation section of the Consulting Room.
You will not be able to access this treatment via the National Health Service (NHS).
Private costs for Infrared Laser Skin Tightening depend on the area(s) being treated.
Prices with the Titan™ device for example can start from approximately £750 per session for areas such as the whole face or abdomen (tummy). Larger areas such as the face and neck combined start from approximately £900. Smaller areas such as the neck or part of the face (upper or lower) range from £300 - £500 per session.
Prices can be lower for other devices using this technology.
Infrared laser skin tightening is the latest, minimally invasive way to tighten skin and reverse the signs of ageing.
It uses a broadband spectrum of infra red light which heats up the water content in the skin, causing the surrounding collagen to contract and tighten, and the body’s own natural healing process then starts producing new collagen to further tighten the overall appearance of the skin over several months.
It is not designed to treat large areas of loose or redundant skin, such as after massive weight-loss, which may be better suited to surgical approaches; but is suitable for treating small areas of lax and redundant skin on the abdomen (e.g. post pregnancy tummy), thighs and underarms and to tone, lift and tighten skin on the face and neck.
Results do vary significantly between individuals from very minor tightening to, occasionally, pronounced tightening of the area treated.
Before and After images using the Titan™ device.
Before treatment and immediately post single treatment.
Before treatment and 2½ months after single treatment
Before treatment and 1 month after single treatment
Before treatment and 2 months after two treatments.
Images provided courtesy of General Practice Lasers Ltd.
Right picture shows Improvement in the Jawline contour and corner of the mouth line following a course of treatment with Infra Red Laser Skin Tightening
Left image before treatment. right image showing improvement in jawline after course of laser skin tightening and three IPL sessions at MediZen
All before and after photographs are real patients, your results may differ.