The Alpha
Living Sky Laser and Skin Clinic is proud to bring the Alpha Laser to Saskatchewan!
About Alpha treatments
The Alpha treatments are based on Laser and IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) technologies. Laser and IPL are common phototherapy procedures which are used for a wide range of treatment indications, including hair reduction, pigmentation reduction, general skin rejuvenation, reduction of vascular lesions, acne reduction, and more.
These procedures involve the application of concentrated light energy pulses onto the skin. The light energy is absorbed by different components within the tissue and converted into thermal energy. The heat that is generated during the procedure can damage the target without harming the surrounding healthy skin and can therefore reduce the appearance of the lesion/s.
Since the treatment is based on generating heat within the skin, some mild to moderate discomfort is expected during the treatment. Local erythema (redness) and edema (swelling) are common and expected reactions immediately after the treatment, and should resolve spontaneously within a few hours.
About the healing process
The skin begins to heal itself by using its natural repairing mechanisms as soon as the treatment ends. It is important to allow the skin to heal without interference, and avoid any activity which may impair the healing process between treatment sessions. During healing, some skin crusts and scabs are expected to form as the skin works to expel damaged tissue and replace it with new, fresh skin. Do not scratch the scabs! The scabs are expected to peel-off naturally within a few weeks.
Milo
Meet Milo - The Melanin Meter
Milo is your Clinician's best friend. This handy tool is used to read the melanin level in the area being treated. Melanin is the pigment in the skin. Determining the amount of Melanin helps select the safest and effective treatment parameters. Its a simple as placing Milo on the skin in the treatment area.