Cynosure ICON (IPL or MAG)

The ICON platform has two handpieces that we will use according to the patient’s needs. The pulsed light with its MagG handpiece and the split laser with its 1540 handpiece.

What is the purpose of an IPL pulsed light treatment?

Photorejuvenation by IPL treats uneven pigmentation, reduces brown spots and the negative effects of sun exposure. It also reduces the appearance of small red vessels such as couperose. By reducing skin inflammation, it helps control rosacea.
What is IPL treatment or pulsed light?
At our clinic, we use the ICON platform with its IPL or pulsed light, a laser platform approved by Health Canada for the treatment of photoaging. ICON effectively treats a range of vascular and pigment lesions. We use its high-performance IPL or Mag G handpiece.

This technology consists of applying broad-spectrum light from a handpiece deposited on the skin. This light is directed at the two main skin chromophores, red pigment (hemoglobin) and brown pigment, melanocytes (pigment cells). Light targets hemoglobin by precipitating a clotting process. Subsequently, the body removes the clotted blood through a normal process of elimination.

The light sent to the brown pigment (stains) produces heat that removes water from the pigment cell. The spot becomes dry, slightly rough and exfoliates within 7 days of treatment. In addition to treating stains and rosacea, intense pulsed light stimulates the production of collagen and elastin in the skin. You will then see a marked improvement in the texture of the skin and a tightening of the dilated pores.

Photorejuvenation
Photorejuvenation or skin revitalization is a non-surgical treatment that quickly and easily improves the appearance of your skin. ICON’s IPL light technology eliminates brown spots, skin damage and unwanted or pink blood vessels to reveal a lighter complexion. It tightens the pores and improves the texture of the skin.
How it works?
Specialized pulses target brown spots, sun damage and blood vessels without damaging the surrounding skin. The light transmitted in your skin causes these imperfections to gradually disappear through the body’s natural healing process. A series of two to four treatments is required for optimal results.

Light sensitivity and “sunburn” effect should be expected for 24 hours. A post-treatment cream is applied before your departure. You can use makeup immediately after the treatment.

What can I expect?
Expect to notice a reduction in the appearance of your brown spots, sun damage and blood vessels, resulting in a more even skin tone*. Several treatments may be necessary to obtain the desired results. The results can be seen on the skin three to four weeks after treatment.

THREE FOR ME Treatment (ICON by Cynosure)

Why solve just one skin problem when you can solve three? Erase wrinkles, sun damage and facial veins in just one treatment!

Only ThreeForMe™ treatments address all of these conditions in a single procedure. The normal series of treatments involves between one and three procedures a month apart.

ThreeForMe laser treatment is the proven way to get rid of wrinkles, fine lines, age spots, sun damage and unsightly veins in one fell swoop. It is safe, fast and non-invasive.
How ThreeForMe treatments work
The ThreeForMe treatment is exclusive to the clinically proven Icon™ laser.

The procedure is performed in two stages, or “passes”: The first pass treats facial discoloration and vessels using a technology called Intense Pulsed Light or IPL. IPL treats sun damage including freckles, age and pigment spots, and unsightly veins including broken blood vessels, facial veins and rosacea.

The second pass uses Icon’s “microbeam” laser technology which gently renews the skin by regenerating collagen and elastin which are key to our skin’s support structure. The result is an improvement in wrinkles, fine lines, scars and other surface imperfections.

What do we feel?
During ThreeForMe treatments, most people experience only minimal discomfort. After the treatment, it is possible to have a little redness or edema similar to a slight sunburn.
When will I see results?
A continuous improvement in the appearance of the skin will be visible during and after the series of treatments. Results are visible after each treatment. The pigment spots should disappear in one to three weeks. Overall results should gradually improve over the course of six months as the skin naturally responds to the treatment.

 

Our technician will recommend the treatment plan that is right for you.

FRACTIONAL LASER 1540 on the ICON platform

Laser scar and stretch mark removal treatment as well as skin resurfacing is a great option to fade the appearance of scars, stretch marks and other skin blemishes.

This treatment is quick, easy and delivers remarkable results.

How it works?
A pulsed laser beam is gently applied to the area to be treated to remove scar tissue and promote the regeneration of new healthy skin. Each session lasts a maximum of 30 minutes.

Laser skin resurfacing uses fractional microbeams to deliver columns of laser energy into the skin. The body’s natural healing process then creates healthy new tissue and increases collagen production, resulting in younger looking skin.

What can I expect?
You should notice an overall improvement in the color and texture of the scar or stretch mark.

Several treatments will likely be required to achieve the desired results. Treatment regimen can be adjusted to suit individual lifestyle