Laser Genesis

Laser genesis works by heating the dermis directly under the skin; this stimulates collagen production, which plumps the skin and reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

The heat from the laser can also constrict blood vessels, which helps fight redness and rosacea. It can also help treat acne and scarring.

When fighting pigmentation, a retinol treatment is fantastic. ZO Skin Health by Dr Zein Obagi has some hero products specifically designed to treat pigmentation. These include Brightalive which is a retinol free product and Skin Brightener which has retinol in 0.25%, 0.5% and 1% retinol. .

HydraFacials are a wonderful complimentary treatment when treating pigmentation as these treatments include a peel which helps to prepare for a laser treatment and also reduce mild pigmentation. Hydrafacials will also enhance results from laser treatments.

• Immediately after treatment there will be redness and swelling of the treatment area and this feels like mild sunburn.
• Applying cool packs to the skin for the first few hours after treatment will help reduce discomfort.
• Application of Aloe Vera gel is helpful.
• Use SPF 50 and avoid sun exposure. This is essential to avoid the risk of hyperpigmentation or darker pigmentation.
• Avoid picking and scratching the treated area to reduce the risk of pigmentation.
• Avoid hot baths, exercise, and heat treatments and treat the skin gently especially for the first 24 hours after treatment.

Men and Women of all skin types can have this treatment done safely. The procedure can treat many skin conditions (see above) and give an improved, youthful appearance to the skin.

Most patients need a course of 4-6 treatments.

There is no pain associated with this treatment. Patients often describe the Laser Genesis treatment as relaxing and therapeutic. The laser provides a warming sensation to the skin similar to the sensation one feels when standing near a fire. There is no numbing required.

There is no downtime with the Laser Genesis. At the most there may be some mild redness to the skin that should resolve within an hour. Patients will be able to go back to work immediately after the treatment.