Candela Sirius Laser Treatments
The Candela Sirius is a versatile IPL with a multi-application platform used for permanent hair reduction, vascular treatments (facial veins) and skin rejuvenation.
It utilizes specialised SWT (Selective waveband technology) to filter out unnecessary wavelengths, targeting only the necessary chromophores for effective treatment without requiring additional cooling.
Treatments for sun damaged skin makes your skin looks smoother, lighter and brighter by removing age spots, uneven pigmentation and diffused redness. There is an added benefit of collagen stimulation which means your skins texture may also improve.
Facial rejuvenation is most popular, but all parts of the body can be treated.
Short, safe bursts of intense pulsed light are directed to the skin. The system filters the light to ensure the wavelengths used are absorbed by haemoglobin in the fine blood vessels and melanin in the age spots. The target heats up and is destroyed within a few thousandths of a second.
Facial rejuvenation for sun damage typically involves minimal downtime, with most patients experiencing 1-5 days of temporary darkening of spots (similar to coffee-ground appearance) before they fade. Mild swelling and redness may occur on the day of treatment. Immediate return to daily activities is possible, however strict sun protection is required, and anything that causes extra heat should be avoided for ideally 72 hours. (Saunas and steam rooms, excessive sun exposure, intense exercise)
Vascular treatments
IPL Treatment is highly effective and non-invasive for facial redness and numerous vascular conditions. (Larger facial veins, Cambell de Morgan spots, Venous lakes, Poikiloderma of Civatte, Solar Lentigines & Haemangiomas)
It uses a broad-spectrum light to target blood vessels. The IPL emits multiple wavelengths of light, which are absorbed by haemoglobin in the blood vessels. This heat causes the vessels to constrict and shrink, in ideal cases collapse, reducing visible redness and flushing. (Vein walls are destroyed which the body then reabsorbs).
The treatment typically requires 3 to 5 sessions, with results appearing in a few weeks. Sessions are scheduled 4 to 6 weeks apart, also depending on skin sensitivity and rate of healing. Some small lesions may clear in one session.
Proper sun protection is of utmost importance.