• Safe for all skin types – indicated for use on all skin types (Fitzpatrick I – VI)
• Fast treatment time – no topical numbing is required, and treatments can take as little as 30 to 45 minutes
• Virtually painless
• No downtime – after your treatment, you can immediately return to your normal daily activities

The pigmented skin is exposed to short pulses of highly concentrated light, which breaks down the melanin that is responsible for the pigmentation in the skin. This works on the ‘theory of photo thermolysis’. With each pulse of light, heat is transmitted to the target area (melanin in the case of pigmented lesions). The heat damages the target cells selectively, whilst leaving the surrounding skin unaffected. The damaged cells move towards the surface of the skin and improve over the next 7 to 10 days depending on the area treated.

In addition to removing specific skin lesions, the body’s natural healing process is stimulated. This causes an increase in collagen and elastin production, thereby improving the skins elasticity, skin thickness, smoothness and wrinkle reduction.

At Eden MediSpa, we have invested in the most advanced aesthetic laser systems to offer you safe and proven techniques. Our class 4 system, the Harmony XL Pro, utilises Advanced Fluorescence Technology (AFT™). AFT is a unique filtering system which enhances penetration without using excessive energy levels, thus protecting the top layer of the skin, resulting in a safer and more effective clinical outcome.

This treatment can be used on all skin types. However, prior to your treatment, we will take a full medical history to confirm suitability for treatment. You will also be asked to give informed consent. The procedure, its benefits and potential side effects will be explained to you. During this time, you are most welcome to ask any questions you may have. You will be provided with verbal or written after care instructions. We will make a recommendation for home care to further enhance your results. Although the treatment is not painful, you may experience slight discomfort. To alleviate this, we use a chill tip which cools the skin as it is being treated to minimise any discomfort. Depending on the size of the treated area, each session can take from a few minutes to half an hour.

Depending on your skin type, you may notice some redness and experience mild warmth/tingling in the treated area – similar to mild sunburn – for up to 24 hours.

You will notice that the pigmented treatment area appears darker initially, with slight flaking of the treated skin, about 5 to 7 days following your treatment. This is a normal effect of the treatment, as the melanin continues to be broken down, and should disappear shortly after.

The treatment is quick and effective, and most patients only need a course of 3 sessions, at intervals of 4 to 6 weeks.

You will experience very little or no ‘downtime’, which means that there will be almost no visible evidence of your treatment. Immediately after the treatment, you will experience a mild warmth and tingling sensation. This will subside after an hour or two. Makeup can be applied immediately following your treatment.

• The application of cold compresses after the treatment may be recommended
• No exercise for 12 hours
• No heat or heat treatments to the face for up to 7 days
• No direct sun exposure or sun beds for 28 days post-treatment
• A sunscreen (S.P.F 30) and antioxidant protection should be used post-treatment
• If required, makeup can be applied immediately after treatment