Skin Club by DermaGenesis

Enlarged open pores, oily and dull skin is one of the most common aesthetic concern. A series of Laser and IPL treatment can effectively rejuvenate your skin - giving you a clearer, healthier and radiant look.

As we age, the normal cell turn over mechanism that produces healthy cells slows down. Eventually there will be more dull, unhealthy cells that surfaces rather than the healthy cells. Sun exposure, hormonal, genetic influences, unhealthy lifestyle and certain drugs can augment this process. Based on the skin type and its severity, the physician may recommend either one or combine any of the following treatment modalities.

Skin rejuvenation - Fractional CO2 laser

Fractional CO2 laser is the latest in skincare technology and helps to reduce open pores, pigmentation and uneven skin tone. Fractional CO2 laser creates numerous microscopic laser punctures, which removes the unhealthy dead cells and help promote microcirculation. Regular treatments will replace the dull skin with newer healthier cells. The skin is smoothened and appears clearer and radiant in the process. Immediately after the treatment the skin will appear red and in rare cases, minimally swollen. There may be numerous microscopic dots on the treated area, which will develop into fine scabs within a day or two. The scabs will disappear within 3 - 4 days; after which the skin is smoother and clearer. The entire recovery process takes about 3 - 5 days. During this time, patients are advised to apply more moisturizer and sun block to soothe the skin and stay away from excessive sun exposure. An individual may require 4 – 7 treatments done once in 2 - 3 weeks. The actual number of treatments will depend on the severity of the skin condition, skin type and lifestyle. Click here to know more about Fractional CO2 laser.

Skin rejuvenation - Non Ablative Laser Rejuvenation

Non Ablative Laser Rejuvenation (NALR) using carbon peel is a new technique of using medical grade Lasers for skin rejuvenation. This technique uses the Q switch NdYAG laser at 1064 nm. A layer of carbon is first applied onto the skin. The carbon acts like a ‘magnet’ and adheres to the dead cells, both on the skin surface and the walls of the open pores. The laser is fired onto the carbon. The carbon absorbs most of the laser energy and is fragmented along with the dead cells, resulting in a near perfect skin exfoliation. Simultaneously, the laser energy is distributed as heat into the dermis without affecting the outer layers of the skin (the epidermis). The heat energy removes the unhealthy cells, stimulates new cell growth and restores the skin integrity.
An individual may require 4 – 7 treatments done once in 2 - 3 weeks. The actual number of treatments will depend on the severity of the skin condition, skin type and lifestyle. Click here to know more about NALR.

Skin rejuvenation - Intense Pulse Light

Intense pulsed light (IPL) is useful to treat open pores, dull skin and uneven skin discoloration. IPL treatment distributes light energy as heat beneath the skin's layers without affecting the outer layers of the skin (the epidermis). A layer of cold gel is applied onto the skin. The gel keeps the epidermis cool while the heat is distributed into the dermis. The IPL energy is absorbed by the pigment cells and the melanocytes become fragmented. Simultaneously, the IPL energy promotes new cell growth, reduces open pores and make the skin healthier. Immediately after the treatment, the skin may appear red. Very rarely, there may be scab formation, which disappears within 3 - 4 days. During this time, patients are advised to apply more moisturizer and sun block to soothe the skin and stay away from excessive sun exposure.
An individual may require 4 – 7 treatments done once in 2 - 3 weeks. The actual number of treatments will depend on the severity of the skin condition, skin type and lifestyle. Click here to know more about IPL.

Skin rejuvenation - Diode (800nm), NdYAG (532nm) & NdYAG (1064nm)

In addition to the Fractional CO2 laser, IPL and NALR, there are may other lasers that are occasionally used to treat open pores and dull skin. These include the Diode 800 nm laser, Q Switch NdYAG laser with wavelengths of 532 and 1064 nm. The physician after assessing the patent’s skin type will prescribe the suitable laser and its settings.

Cost

The cost of treatment for skin rejuvenation (for the facial area) using lasers or IPL ranges from RM 600 - RM 700 per treatment.