WHAT IS L.E.D. PHOTOTHERAPY?

BELOW WE TALK ABOUT:  

...HOW L.E.D. ACTUALLY WORKS, HOW IT WAS DEVELOPED, WHAT CONDITIONS L.E.D. CAN HELP TREAT, THE SAFETY OF L.E.D., WHAT IS INVOLVED IN AN L.E.D. TREATMENT, AND MORE...

HOW L.E.D. ACTUALLY WORKS.  

L.E.D. is short for 'Light Emitting Diode'. This safe, gentle & PAIN-FREE technology assists in promoting healthy skin function. Different wavelengths (Light) stimulate specific cells to treat a range of conditions. For instance the Red light targets the cells which are responsible for repair and synthesis of the skin's supportive structure, including collagen and elastin. This leads to tighter, firmer & more youthful looking skin. Even the delicate eye area can be treated with brilliant results, with L.E.D. reducing fine lines.

L.E.D. is also a wonderful treatment for problem skin as the Blue light targets the oil glands and the acne bacteria. 

HOW LED WAS DEVELOPED?

L.E.D was re-developed by NASA in the 1980s when they tried to use L.E.D. to grow plants in outer-space. The L.E.D. was found to be very successful due to the regeneration of cells.
After this NASA applied L.E.D. to wound healing in humans. The natural healing time was spead up by 4 to 5 times!
Now L.E.D. is applied in the skin industry to regenerate cells and improve the skin's natural functions.

WHAT CONDITIONS CAN L.E.D. HELP TREAT?

1. Anti-ageing, skin firming & reduction of fine lines & wrinkles.
2. Reducing oil flow in over-productive oil glands, destroying the bacteria responsible for acne & reducing ance scarring.
3. Improves the results of intensive treatments including Chemical Peels, Microdermabrasion, C.I.T. (skin needling) & Plastic/Cosmetic Surgery - as well as speeding up healing time.  The use of L.E.D. during a course of intensive treatments or after surgery ensures the collagen fibers knit together in a uniform pattern - providing more attractive results. 

L.E.D. also helps treat psoriasis, rosacea & pigmentation.  L.E.D. has been used to treat depression and S.A.D. (Seasonal Affective Disorder). Many clients report feeling very uplifted and calm after each session.

THE SAFETY OF L.E.D.

L.E.D. is an extremely safe therapy - with no reported complications. L.E.D. is suitable for most people.  Due to it's safe nature it is fantastic to use on sensitive skin. Caution should only be taken post cosmetic injectables - as L.E.D. may be too stimulating to the skin cells immediately post injectables. Caution should also be taken for pregnancy.

WHAT IS INVOLVED IN A L.E.D. TREATMENT?

During your L.E.D treatment at Fletcher Brown, you will relax on our comfy treatment table while your therapist cleanses, & may exfoliate your skin - the L.E.D. light will then be place between 6 and 20 c.m. above your face for 20 minutes. The only sensation you may feel is a warm gentle heat. You will be be treated with appropriate serums, eye product and hydrators.  You do not need to wear goggles during your L.E.D. treatment, so your eyelids will also benefit from the treatment - leading to younger looking & firming skin in this area.

This treatment can be used:

1. As a course of ten X 30 minute treatments that should be undertaken 2 x per week for 5 weeks.
2. As a way to improve results during a course of intensive skin treatments such as C.I.T. (skin needling), chemical peels, Microdermabrasion & post Plastic/cosmetic surgery. L.E.D. helps collagen fibers knit together in a more uniform pattern post ablative therapies. Your therapist will discuss amount and frequency required.
3. To increase healing time immedially after your intensive skin treatment e.g. C.I.T. Chemical Peels, I.P.L. Microdermabrasion & Cosmetic/Plastic Surgery

Discuss this treatment with your skin specialist to find out more information, or email info@fletcherbrown.com.au. We would love to help you achieve the ultimate results you are after.

Paula x

PAULA'S YOUTUBE CLIP ON LED

WOULD YOU LIKE TO KNOW A LITTLE MORE ABOUT LED?

Click this link to see Paula's clip on the history, theory and therapeutic applications of LED (Light Emitting Diode).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ZhgFLB9eYw

Have a watch! :)

PAIN-FREE IPL TREATMENT! almost :)

CAN IPL SKIN REJUVENATION BE A COMFORTABLE TREATMENT?

 

SO!!!  I have been having IPL skin rejuvenation treatments each winter for 6 years!  I have ALWAYS found them sooo painful that I actually cry real tears.  Although, I have noticed some patients don't find it painful at all. 

NOW listen... Before you start thinking I am soft.  I have always been the brave one in my family with needles, dentists & all manner of uncomfortable pain.  But IPL I cannot handle.  I only persevere because the results are just so good.

Let me explain my insistence on - what I find to be - an extremely uncomfortable treatment.

On my return to Australia, as a 29 year old - and after spending 3 years on-the-tear - I had accumulated definite forehead lines & severe pigmentation

Now as a 38 year old mother, I have not a line on my forehead & my pigment is practically clear, primarily because of IPL treatments.

BUT I HATE THEM!

Something AMAZING happened today.  I was introduced to the combination of a medical numbing agent with my IPL treatment.  My treatment was TOTALLY within my comfort levels.  I could still feel the pulses, but the sensation was completely within my threshold.  I did not flinch once, and the treatment was over a lot quicker than usual, as the Dermal Therapist did not have to stop for me while I composed myself.

I really was a wonderful turn of events.

There are a couple of things you may need to consider before adding a numbing agent to your next IPL treatment.

• It is not recommended if your concern is capillaries or redness - as your results may not be as good - because your vessels temporarily constrict with the numbing agent.
• Numbing agent cannot be used over a large surface area of the body ie, back and legs.
• A patch test may need to be done if you may be sensitive to numbing agents.
• There is an added cost

 I am planning to have one more treatment on my full face, neck & decolletage with the numbing agent this year.  Then if I have any capillaries that need treating, I will just have them spot treated without the numbing agent on my 3rd visit.  I think I can handle a hand full of zaps - full throttle, just not the whole face now I know there is an alternative :)

Happy Zapping!
Paula

L.E.D. Photodynamic Therapy

L.E.D. (Light Emitting Diode) was first developed by NASA in the 1980’s and studies confirmed that it would regenerate human cells – in fact NASA also proved that wounds exposed to L.E.D. healed 4 to 5 times faster than usual. L.E.D. Photodynamic Therapy is now used in skin clinics to effectively treat most skin types including acne, rosacea, wrinkles, lines, fresh scarring & psoriasis. L.E.D. ...

works so brilliantly on skin because the wave length can be tailored to be delivered to the layer of skin that needs to be targeted, as well as effectively killing damaging bacteria. L.E.D. is also able to treat general tiredness & S.A.D. (seasonal affective disorder). The great news is that L.E.D. is completely pain-free! It is actually really relaxing. A course of 2 treatments a week for 5 weeks will give the best results. Call 97496261 to book your consultation, find out about our launch special package prices and to book your treatment! You are going to love your before and after photos!

Visible capillaries, Redness

Capillaries become visible when the capillary wall loses its elasticity.  A general redness in the skin is from dilated blood vessels close to the skin surface.   Satisfactory results for both conditions can normally be achieved after 5 IPL Skin Rejuvenation treatments.  Vitamin C Serum & Recovery Serum are great support.