Acupulse™ CO2 Fraxel Laser

The AcuPulse™ laser is excellent for treating:

• Facial lines and wrinkles
• Wrinkles around the mouth
• Crepiness and fine lines around the eyes and on the eyelids
• Generalised sun damaged skin
• Improving the skin’s tone & texture
• Acne scarring
• Surgical and trauma scars
• Burn scars
• Poikiloderma of Civatte (sun damage in the form of redness and pigmentation on neck and chest, occurring mainly in females)
• Stretch marks
• Moles, warts, skin tags, xanthelasma (cholesterol deposits in the eyelids) etc

The AcuPulse™ Laser offers several advantages for physicians such as:

• Excellent results and treatment control with AcuPulse™ unique short pulse technologies that allow for an exceptional ablation/coagulation ratio
• Unique ability to reach the desired treatment depth quickly and in a single pulse with minimal collateral thermal damage
• Advanced scanner technology offering a wide choice of energy, density, scanning shape and size options; thereon, these facilitate customised treatment parameters for the optimal treatment of each patient condition
• Reproducible and predictable results patient after patient, with no guesswork or uncertainty about treatment outcomes

Ablative lasers such as CO2 are generally suitable for people with Fitzpatrick Skin Types and 2. (This mainly refers to people broadly originating from Northern and Western Europe with fair skin and light coloured hair and eyes).

To be considered suitable for undergoing any skin rejuvenation procedure, you have to: 

• Be physically fit and active
• Have a balanced and healthy diet
• Be of sound emotional/mental health
• Have realistic expectations of the outcome 

People with Fitzpatrick Skin Types 3, 4 and above (usually those of Eastern Europe, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Indian or African descent et cetera) are at risk of developing temporary pigmentation after most medical strength skin rejuvenation treatments. Such patients need to have their skin prepared before treatments such as Laser, IPL and Chemical Peels (Please read below).

People who suffer from an existing skin condition in the treatment area are also unsuitable candidates.

Furthermore, patients who have been on oral Roaccutane for acne should not undergo this treatment for at least six months after stopping their medication.

AcuPulse™ laser skin rejuvenation is a lunchtime procedure. Before the treatment, a high strength numbing cream is applied to the treatment area for about 40 minutes, followed by thorough cleansing to de-grease the skin.

Note: In Western Australia, only medical doctors are allowed to operate medical lasers.

On average, this procedure takes approximately 45 minutes for the full face, inclusive of the numbing time. Smaller areas that are treated will take less time.

Once the treatment area has been numbed, you will be unable to feel any pain. At Medisculpt™ we make every effort to ensure that every procedure we perform entails minimal pain or discomfort.

There is only some mild heat sensation associated with this treatment that is reported by most patients.

This is determined by the treatment parameters selected for the procedure.

• Fractional Laser Peel Skin Rejuvenation (less than 5 days of downtime)
• Fractional Skin Resurfacing Light (7-10 days of downtime)
• Fractional Skin Resurfacing Medium (10-12 days of downtime)
• Fractional Skin Resurfacing Deep (12-16 days of downtime)
• Full Field Skin Resurfacing (2-3 weeks of downtime)
• Surgical excision of skin lesions using the laser beam (5-14 days of downtime)

Light activity is suitable after 72 hours, while light exercise is usually acceptable after the 7-day mark. Most patients can return to office-based work within 3 to 7 days.

Preparation for any significant skin rejuvenation procedures involves the following steps:

• Avoiding ongoing sun damage
• Skin exfoliation using AHAs and Vitamin A for at least four weeks before your treatment
• Using skin bleaching skin products to prevent hyperpigmentation (PIH in darker skin coloured patients)

All these steps will be explained to you in detail at the time of your consultation.

UV radiation from excessive sun exposure contributes to freckles and sun damaged skin. It is critical to avoid direct sun exposure after any skin treatment for the first few days and use sun protective clothing, headgear and sunscreens.

If you are prone to developing cold sores (or have a history of cold sores in the past), it is vital for you to take prophylactic antiviral medication to prevent a potential release. 

Alcohol consumption and cigarette smoking are two primary culprits when it comes to increasing potential risks associated with any surgery. Please avoid these harmful agents for at least two weeks (or more) before your surgery.

Consumption of alcohol and cigarettes:

• Interfere with the body's natural healing processes
• Increase the pain and discomfort associated with any operation
• Increase the risk of potential complications such as bleeding, wound infection and scarring
• Prolong the recovery time.

You will also be required to organise a friend, family member or transport to drive you back home as driving is not recommended immediately after the procedure that day.

In clinical practice, we have found that a herbal substance called Arnica is helpful in reducing bleeding during or after the surgery. It also aids healing and minimises bruising. This naturally occurring herb is available in the form of oral supplements and is found in most health food stores and pharmacies in Australia.

Above all, a healthy lifestyle, good sleep and a balanced nutritional diet after surgery are essential factors for optimum healing.

Typically, the results last for at least 2 to 4 years depending upon the depth of treatment completed.

Additionally, results will also depend on the degree of personal skin protection from the sun, as well as your genetic aging process.

Full face treatment starts from $2,200, while the small area or spot treatment starts from $350.

At the time of your initial consultation, we will be able to advise you about the best treatment option for you based on your individual requirements.

To book your obligation free appointment, please call us on (08) 9380 6438 or email us at admin@medisculpt.com.au.