Acne scars, dilated pores, dull complexion, uneven skin tone: the various fractional lasers on the market can address a variety of concerns on different levels. While some lasers require a recovery time of several days, others allow you to resume your activities immediately. Here we tell you more about the Clear & Brilliant®!
Fractional Laser 101
Used for more than 15 years in aesthetic medicine, fractional lasers have been proven to be very effective on treating various skin problems such as hyperpigmentation and texture. We use the term fractional because only a predetermined part of the skin is targeted during the treatment, generally leaving more than three-quarters of the skin surface intact. Although there is a variety of fractional lasers used in our clinic, the basic principle remains the same: these lasers create precisely spaced microperforations in the skin at specific depths to trigger its self-healing mechanism. New epidermal cells are thus created, giving the skin a beautiful luminosity and uniformity.
Types of fractional lasers are categorized according to wavelength, depth, and degree of coagulation. Depending on the technology chosen, the recovery time will vary significantly. With minimal recovery time, you can expect little to no social downtime. You’ll have to avoid sun exposure for 4 weeks after treatment, apply the recommended products to maximize healing, and keep well hydrated.
Clear & Brilliant® : a gentle alternative
Although considered less aggressive, this type of laser is very effective to treat various conditions such as wrinkles, fine lines, acne scars, hyperpigmentation. Clear & Brilliant® offers 2 treatment options targeting different concerns. Perméa® hand piece works on overall skin tone uniformity while the original Clear & Brilliant® hand piece goes deeper and works on improving skin texture. One of the advantages of these treatments is that they require very little down time, allowing you to resume your activities almost immediately.
TECHNICAL DATA
- Suitable for all skin types: Clear & Brilliant® is suitable for all skin types.
- Series of treatment is highly recommended: while a single treatment can provide a visible effect on the overall appearance of skin tone, a course of three to six sessions spaced two to four weeks apart will give optimal results.
- Comfortable treatment: an anesthetic gel can be applied to the skin beforehand to make the treatment more comfortable and practically painless.
- Minimal recovery time: besides a possible minor swelling and a sunburn-like redness lasting only a few hours, there is no post-treatment downtime. In the days following the treatment, the skin may appear to have a slightly rough sandpapery texture, but the small dead skin cells will eventually peel off on their own.
- Safe: this laser is approved by Health Canada. The treatment is performed by a trained and experienced technician.
- Affordable: this type of treatment allows you to improve the appearance and health of your skin at a lower cost than ablative lasers. Learn more about our different offers.