What is a NLite Laser and a RegenLite Laser
The N-Lite Laser and RegenLite Lasers are Pulsed Dye Lasers ( PDL ). They have a wavelength of between 580 and 590 mms and use an organic dye as a lasing medium. Both of these Lasers are used to treat Active Acne and Acne Scarring. The NLite Laser gained FDA approval to treat active acne over a decade ago.
Can the NLite and RegenLite laser help to treat my acne
Yes
Whether it is active acne or acne scarring the NLite technology is very effective on the majority of patients with mild to moderate acne.
We know that acne is a condition that is responsive to light and Pulsed Dye Lasers produce a unique yellow light. Many patients tell us that their acne can improve during the summer and gets worse again in the winter months. The Nlite Laser has been shown in Randomised Clinical Trials undertaken by Dermatologists Dr T. Chu and Dr E. Seaton ( Skin Experts ) at Imperial College, London to be very effective when used to treat Active Acne following a single treatment. Their research published in The Lancet 2003, won worldwide acclaim in the fight to treat acne ( scroll down for more information on the clinical trial). Dr Chu said that he thought this laser was ‘the biggest breakthrough in acne for thirty years’
Can anyone have a laser treatment for acne?
No
A Consultation with Doctor or Nurse is essential prior to a treatment and there are certain contraindications to treatment. For instance we would not wish to treat you whilst you were taking some certain medicines and treatment is contraindicated during pregnancy or lactation. We will tell you more about this during the consultation.
What can I expect during an NLite laser Treatment for active acne at the Aesthetika Clinic in Sheffield
Hear what the experts say about treating Acne with the Regenlite laser
If you are a candidate for treatment and have no contraindications we will perform the treatment here in our Laser Suite. With your permission we will undertake medical photography and start the laser treatment following some simple skin preparation. Lasers can have some serious side effects and if used inappropriatley can damage the very delicate blood vessels in the eyes, so to protect you we will ask you to wear protective eye shields, these look similar to swimming goggles and this is in order to keep your eyes safe from the very bright laser light.The NLite Laser Operator then passes the hand piece, which resembles a pen, over the area that we need to treat. Common areas for treatment are the face and neck. During the treatment you will be aware of flashing light and will experience a warm prickling sensation each time the laser fires.
Does the NLite laser treatment for acne have any side effects
Yes
All treatments can have side effects and when considering any treatment you should consider the risks and the benefits. You may or may not look red and blotchy for a few hours, there may also be some small bruises. When we consider and compare other treatments for acne NLite is proven to have few risks and side effects.
How many treatments will I need
Acne was proven to improve at two to four weeks, following one single treatment. However its our experience that if you are having the NLite treatment at Aesthetika Clinic, Sheffield for the first time that a course of three or more treatments is required to manage the condition of active acne. (Scroll down to resources to view Before and After pictures)
Ive heard that NLite and RegenLite Lasers can help with acne scarring
Yes it can.
During a Pulsed Dye NLite Laser treatment tiny blood vessels within the skin are heated up and this in turn can help to produce collagen which helps as a scaffolding for the skin.
