Laser & Technology

Laser Skin Treatment Clinic in Sydney

At Quayside Specialists, our team offers an extensive range of versatile lasers to help improve a wide range of conditions.

Who has time for ageing? Or always covering skin pigmentation? Or failing over-the-counter acne treatment, again? Not us! Our team here at Sydney’s Quayside Specialists offer a range of Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) laser technology. This form of light therapy improves signs of spotting, wrinkles, ageing, acne and much more by delivering light strength into your skin, stimulating skin cells and rejuvenating the overall area leaving you with healthy, radiant skin.

Sciton® Laser Treatments

Sciton® Aesthetic and Medical Lasers are non-invasive lasers used to treat skin conditions associated with ageing, sun damage, skin lesions and scarring, as well as acne. These lasers can address our patient’s concerns through simple treatment plans arranged by your dermatologist; your dermatologist will discuss expected outcomes with you.

Halo™ – Hybrid Fractional Laser

The Halo™ Hybrid Fractional Laser (HFL) changes the paradigm of laser therapy by offering an innovative approach to laser skin resurfacing. Halo™ delivers both an ablative and non-ablative wavelength to the treatment area. Put simply, combining these two wavelengths encourages a synergistic effect, successfully leading to ablative results with a non-ablative recovery.

The Halo™ HFL is used to improve skin brightness and condition, while also treating signs of ageing and targeting visible signs of ageing over a course of treatments, with results that vary between individuals. This laser has a solution for your skin concerns, including:

• Ageing Skin
• Large Pores
• Luminous Glow
• Pigmentation
• Skin Texture
• Skin Tone
• Sun Damage

The HFL can treat the hands and arms but the best results are achieved when it treats the face, neck and chest. This laser treatment also delivers many benefits such as no downtime post-treatment, minimal pain, and improvements in as little as 1-2 treatments (compared to traditional fractional laser treatments).

BroadBand Light (BBL)® Corrective

Worried visible freckles, skin pigmentation, signs of ageing or rosacea make you appear older than you are? BBL® is an IPL laser used to target several skin conditions. BBL® energy allows your specialist dermatologist to target several skin conditions.

BBL® Corrective has a solution for your skin concerns, including:

• Acne
• Ageing Skin
• Freckles or Spotting
• Loss of firmness
• Rosacea
• Small blood vessels

How does it work? The energy delivered by this light will lightly heat the epidermis (uppermost layer of the skin). This heat will stimulate the skin cells to regenerate and build new collagen. The process aims to restore the skin’s initial youthful condition, making it smoother, brighter, and clearer, giving the patients a more youthful appearance. Your treatment plan will be tailored to match your skin type and desired results which will be discussed in face-to-face conversation during your consultation.

Forever Young BroadBand Light (BBL)®

The Forever Young BBL® treatment is designed to target skin damage and visible signs of ageing. This non-invasive laser therapy provides light energy to the epidermis (most outer layer of the skin) and dermis (most inner layer of the skin) with improvement that develops over a course of treatments.

Forever Young BBL® has a solution for your skin concerns, including:

• Ageing Skin
• Elasticity
• Pigmentation
• Skin Texture
• Skin Tone
• Sun Damage

Patients who undergo this treatment have no downtime required, so you can resume your daily activities and exercise as soon as you finish each treatment.

Forever Clear BroadBand Light (BBL)^®

Forever Clear BBL® offers a straightforward treatment option for acne-prone patients. A lot of the acne patients we see have tried countless treatments; varying from medications, topical creams, over-the-counter drugs, however in the end they find themselves out of pocket with no improvements shown. Sound familiar? Forever Clear BBL® may be an option worth discussing with your dermatologist. Your dermatologist can talk you through whether this treatment is suitable for your skin.

Forever Clear BBL® has a solution for your acne concerns, including:

• Acne Fulminans/Acne Maligna
• Conglobata Acne
• Cystic Acne
• Nodular/Nodulocystic Acne

By any name, severe acne is something that should be taken seriously.

The process first uses a blue BBL light to treat the skin, aiming to eliminate acne-causing bacteria even at its deepest, hidden in the pores. The skin is then treated with a yellow BBL light to reduce inflammation, redness and acne-associated irritation, aiming to brighten your skin to be healthy and luminous. Depending on your acne’s severity, the improvement and progress made, one of our dermatologists may also treat the skin with SkinTyte II™ infra-red light in gentle pulses to initiate the body’s healing process. SkinTyte II™ is a light technology often used to deeply heat your skin while cooling and protecting the entire treated region, for added benefit.

All of the Sciton® BroadBand Light lasers offered at Quayside Specialists (excl. The Halo™ Hybrid Fractional Laser) are non-ablative; ablative lasers work by removing the top layer of skin, while non-ablative lasers work by heating up and activating the underlying skin tissue (without harming the surface) so that your body produces new collagen.

Your treatment will depend on several varying factors that will be established during your initial consultation at Quayside Specialists in Sydney, however, no two treatments are the same. Our team makes an immense effort to ensure all treatments are personalised and fit each patient’s skin needs.

ProFractional Laser by Sciton

The ProFractional laser by Sciton is one of our resurfacing methods, convenient for patients with minimal downtime. Unlike full resurfacing, which removes the entire surface area of a treatment site and may require downtime, the ProFractional laser ablates narrow channels into the skin, covering a small section of the treatment area. This action triggers the body’s wound healing response while leaving the surrounding tissue intact for rapid healing. ProFractional also brings many benefits, including a shorter healing time for patients and results ranging from subtle to more noticeable, depending on the case.

Vbeam Perfecta Laser by Candela

The Vbeam Perfecta is a widely used pulsed-dye laser. The laser is effective in treating broken blood vessels and rosacea, as well as other skin conditions such as acne, pigmented scars or lesions, wrinkles and fine lines, and other signs of ageing. As a matter of fact, this laser is gentle enough to be used on children to treat port wine stains. As with any laser treatment, possible side effects and risks will be discussed with you at consultation.

The treatment itself is very simple for the patient, quick and generally well tolerated. During this appointment, your dermatologist will remove any sunscreen or makeup you have on (you will be advised to come in with clean skin before your appointment), and place a pair of safety eye goggles on. The patient will then be reclined in a seat and the treatment will proceed for just a few minutes.

You may appear a little red in the areas treated post-treatment, or “puffy”, however these side effects are temporary and will subside with time. Whilst every patient and their treatment plan is different, typically our dermatologists will see patients for a maintenance appointment every 3 to 12 months, to help improve and maintain results.

SmartLUX LED by Cryomed

The LED is used for an array of treatments which lead to skin rejuvenation and resurfacing. Light penetrates the subcutaneous tissue, where mitochondria absorb the photon light energy and are energised. This results in cells reproducing faster and functioning like younger cells that produce more collagen and elastin. This improves blood circulation, making the skin look younger and healthier within 2 to 6 weeks.

The LED laser enhances post-laser and post-surgery wound healing whilst reduces pain, bruising, oedema, erythema and scar formation. It can also improve cell reproduction and rejuvenation as well as your skin tone and texture whilst alleviating wrinkles and inflammation.

Photodynamic Therapy

Photodynamic therapy uses a drug that is activated by light, called a photosensitiser or photosensitising cream/agent, that will kill the cancer cells. The light can come from a laser or other source, such as LEDs. Photodynamic therapy is also called PDT. Photodynamic therapy is most often used as a local treatment, which means it treats a specific part of the body.

First the doctor or dermatologist gently scrapes the area to remove any dry skin or crusting. First, you will receive a photosensitiser. The drug might be taken by mouth, spread on the skin in the form of a cream, or given through an IV, this all depends on the location of the tumour.

After 24 to 72 hours the photosensitiser will remain in cancer or precancer cells. The doctor will then be able to detect the cancerous cells. Then your tumour will be exposed to the light source. How the light is applied depends on where the tumour is. For skin tumours, the light is aimed right at the cancerous cells. For tumours in the throat, airways, and lungs, your doctor will insert an endoscope down your throat.

The side effects of Photodynamic therapy can include swelling and redness. This should ease up after a few days. PDT can generally cause a burning, stinging or tender feeling in the treatment area, particularly to the face.

Your doctor may treat you with a cold-water spray or an ice pack, your doctor may even give you a local anaesthetic to help ease any discomfort. After the procedure, the area is covered with a bandage. For skin cancers, PDT is usually repeated after one week. Usually, you will have photodynamic therapy as an outpatient, this means you go home after treatment and don’t need to spend the night in hospital. You may have photodynamic therapy alone, or you may have it along with other cancer treatments.

Photodynamic therapy limits damage to healthy cells because the photosensitisers tend to build up in abnormal cells and the light is focused directly on them. Photodynamic therapy does not cause scarring, which makes the treatment perfect for people with skin cancers and precancers.

Do’s and Don’ts after Laser Treatment

After your laser skin treatment, you must follow some post-treatment care instructions to maintain optimal, healthy and lasting results. Our team advises patients to avoid alpha-hydroxy acids (AHAs), beta-hydroxy acids (BHAs) and avoid treatments containing retinol, as well as exfoliating or products containing exfoliating ingredients. It is also highly advisable to avoid sweating; this could include high-impact activities or strenuous exercise.

Instead, you can do your skin wonders by keeping hydrated, clean, moisturised and protected from the sun.

Risks associated with laser treatments

Risks associated with ablative laser treatments include:

• Acne – Applying thick creams or bandages to the treated area post-procedure may worsen acne or result in temporary acne. It is essential that you follow your dermatologist’s post-treatment care plan to ensure optimal results.
• Infection – Ablative laser treatments may pose a risk of a bacterial infection or a flare-up of a previous skin condition. For example, if a patient has had the herpes virus, or is prone to cold sores, you may not be able to undergo the treatment. All previous medical history will be discussed during your consultation.
• Redness / Swelling – The area of the skin treated may temporarily become itchy, inflamed, or present signs of redness. If a patient has had a pre-existing skin condition, such as rosacea, redness in the skin may be more intense or last several months as the skin condition’s aggravation can contribute to the skin’s redness.
• Scarring – Any ablative laser treatment poses a minor risk of permanent scarring; however, this is unlikely.

Risks associated with non-ablative laser treatments include:

• Infection – Ablative laser treatments may pose a risk of a bacterial infection or a flare-up of a previous skin condition. For example, if a patient has had the herpes virus, or is prone to cold sores, you may not be able to undergo the treatment. All previous medical history will be discussed during your consultation.
• Redness / Swelling – The area of the skin treated may temporarily become itchy, inflamed, or present signs of redness. However, this should only be temporary and last for a few hours or up to a day.

Your dermatologist may not recommend laser treatment or may advise against it if you have had radiation therapy to the face, are prone to cold sores, have had or are present with the herpes virus, or are pregnant or breastfeeding. Your laser treatment eligibility will be discussed further during your consultation with our specialist team.

Laser Treatment Sydney CBD

When you come in to see our dermatologists at Quayside Specialists, Sydney CBD, our team will ensure you feel self-assured about your decision and are fully informed on all the options suitable for your skin needs.

Contact us today to book a consultation or make an enquiry.

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