UltraPulse® CO2 Laser Skin Resurfacing

At your pre-treatment consultation, you and your practitioner will discuss your reasons for seeking treatment. The results of a health assessment, which includes sharing your medical history, will determine whether or not this treatment can be recommended for you.

UltraPulse is often suitable for both men and women who are affected by the appearance of wrinkles, sagging skin, pigmentation issues and / or minor scarring.

Ultrapulse is considered to be one of the safest laser treatments available, and can be suitable for use on many different skin types and tones.

Depending on your requirements, the most appropriate level of laser will be used, ensuring your safety is always at the heart. This procedure may not be deemed safe for you if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or have taken accutane within the last 3 months.

This treatment does not often cause the patient to experience pain. Warmth may be felt as the procedure gets to work on the deeper layers and your practitioner will ensure you remain comfortable throughout.

Following the treatment, the skin may look flushed and a little swollen. The skin may feel sensitive for a few days afterwards, and the skin may also start to shed. This process will usually take up to 10 days to complete, when a fresh new surface will be unveiled.

This treatment is the safest form of laser skin resurfacing available, and can be used on many skin types and colours. However, every patient’s skin is assessed on an individual basis to ascertain the appropriate degree of laser energy it can be exposed to. This ensures we carry out your procedure in the safest and most professional manner possible.

This treatment is not recommended for patients who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or have taken Accutane within the last six months, and should consult their doctor before doing so.

Applying SPF daily will help to protect sensitive skin from the effects of UV rays, as will avoiding prolonged periods exposed to the sun. As the old layer of skin starts to expel you should not pick at any flakes or crusts that have formed, to ensure you do not scar.

This is the most advanced skin resurfacing treatment available. However, the rejuvenation process still requires time to complete after the procedure. After treatment, swelling and redness similar to a mild sunburn may occur. It takes approximately five to seven days for the new, rejuvenated layer of skin to form. Any temporary remaining side effects can be concealed using makeup.

Post-treatment pain is minimal, and most patients return to work after a week or so. However, this is optional, as there is no medical obligation for a rest period.

It is possible that patients develop a mild breakout of peeling, scabbing and flaking as the new skin develops. These side effects are entirely normal consequences of this procedure and should disappear naturally within two weeks.

In order to ensure a smooth and effective recovery, patients should take special care of the freshly exposed layer of new skin. This includes avoiding direct sun exposure and regular application of sunscreen.

This procedure is performed under local anaesthetic, and the time taken to perform the treatment depends on the requirements of the patient.

Once the treatment area has been fully anaesthetised, we carefully apply the laser until the entire area has been resurfaced. The damaged skin is safely removed to allow fresh, unblemished skin to develop underneath.

Depending on the treatment area, you can expect the session to last approximately 30-40 minutes. During the treatment you may feel a warm sensation as the laser is applied but you should not feel any discomfort.