Carbon peel laser facial

Popular with celebrities such as Kim Kardashian, Angelina Jolie and Jennifer Aniston, Non-invasive and painless, this carbon-based treatment, also known as a charcoal facial , charcoal peel or black doll facial is highly effective for creating a clear, bright, and firm complexion instantly with zero downtime
A skin resurfacing treatment to diminish imperfections, remove dead skin build up, tighten, and shrink pores and eliminate impurities on the face such as blackheads and whiteheads whilst simultaneously plumping and tightening the skin
The facial is particularly beneficial for people with oily skin, as it is reducing acne-causing bacteria and shrinks sebaceous, oil, glands. The laser treatment is suitable for all ages and can lighten age spots and dark spots, fade freckles, reduce wrinkles and fine lines,
It can also lift and tighten the skin, improve elasticity, moisturise, and give a bright and radiant complexion.” As the laser penetrates the deep layers of the skin, it will stimulate collagen production.

Prices

Carbon laser facial £60 session or course of 3 £160.

How does it work?

The Carbon Peel is a two-stage process,

During the first stage, a carbon lotion is applied to the skin. The outer dead skin cells of the epidermis will absorb the carbon, but deeper living cells of the skin will not absorb the paste.

The removal of the lotion with the short pulse Q-Switched laser using a special tip with a 1064nm wavelength is used.

The laser reaches the dermis, this laser breaks up the carbon into fine particles and the absorbs them by destroying the carbon and removing the dead skin cells, oils and impurities that were bound to it.

The heat created also induces remodelling and contractions of the pores, making it an ideal treatment for those with enlarged pores. When targeted at acne, this high energy treatment goes straight to the acne’s membrane and destroys it, reducing acne and its related inflammation.

The second stage of the process is enhanced by using the laser to pass over the skin without any carbon paste, this allows energy to penetrate deeply into the dermis creating micro injury to the collagen and elastin fibres.

Controlled thermal damage stimulates the healing process. This causes collagen, elastin and fibroblast production and remodelling to rejuvenate the skin and target fine and wrinkles.

A series of treatment over 6 months or more can therefor cause new collagen formation.

What are the benefits?

Depending on the individual requirements and strength of laser used, benefits include:

Exfoliate the skin, getting rid of dead skin cells, blackheads and oil
Reduce pore size and oil glands
Promote a more even skin tone and more radiant appearance
Making the skin look and feel softer
Helping with oily skin by reducing acne-causing bacteria to improve blackheads/spots
Purify the skin by removing contaminants when the carbon is destroyed
Reduce pigmentation problems such as age spots, freckles, patchy pigmentation
Reduce wrinkles and fine lines, shrink pores
Stimulates collagen growth

How many sessions will I need?

The number of sessions needed is dependent on your skin problem that we are treating. Usually, we recommend a course of 2-6 treatments, to take place every 2-3 weeks, a one-off session for a special event is beneficial as there is little recovery and downtime with this treatment.

Pre
For the treatment to be as successful as it possibly can be there are a few requirements to take on board:

A patch test is required
the area to be treated is free from ALL make up topical solutions, fake tan lotions, deodorant. perfumes etc.
Face should be hair free; men will need to shave before the treatment
No tanned skin is suitable for this treatment

Aftercare Make up can be applied around 2 hours after but leaving your face clean for as long as possible is always better with any facial treatment.

Do not soak the area for first 24 to 48 hours, no hot tubs whirlpools, or baths but showers are ok with tepid water.
Wash your face with tepid water and regular skincare routine can be resumed
moisturise regular and apply SPF
-Avoid sun exposure, sunbeds for the next week Use SPF 30 or above on the treatment area if you go into the sun.
Avoid excessive sweating for 24 hours no saunas or working out.
Avoid irritants such as retin A, retinol, renova, glycolics, bleaching creams and exfoliants for at least 2 weeks.
Must leave 2 weeks in between sessions

Every client will have a full consultation before we carry our any session this will determine your full medical history, some of the below conditions are an example of who will be excluded for laser carbon peel removal

Anyone with a tan or darker skin types – only suitable for skin types l-lV
Active acne, rosacea, eczema on the face
Red facial veins
Anyone allergic to their patch test
Pregnant or breast feeding
Conditions effecting your immune system such as lupus, severe rheumatoid arthritis or any other disease effecting your immune function e.g., removal or spleen.
Liver disease such as hepatitis A B C
HIV
Bleeding abnormalities – such as haemophilia, Von Willebrand’s disease, thrombocytopenia.
Blood thinning medication
High doses of aspirin or ibuprofen
Skin condition – prone to keloid scaring, vitiligo or other pigmentation problems.
Cancer treatment and cancer medications
-kidney disease
Implants / metal plates directly under the site
Birth marks on the face large red ones
Epilepsy
Any photosensitising medications

These next list wont fully exclude you, but further action will be required

Diabetes – letter from GP required confirming you can go ahead with the treatment.
Psoriasis – letter from GP required confirming you can go ahead with the treatment.
Thyroid disorders – letter from GP required confirming you can go ahead with the treatment.
Cold sores in the last 2 weeks – over the counter medication such as zovirax cream will need to be applied 1 week before your treatment to ensure this inactivates the virus.
Ro-Accutane medication for acne- clients’ needs to be off this medication at least 6 months before laser can be carried out due to it thinning the skin
Dark spots on skin during/after pregnancy – client is at risk of having further outbreaks on the pigmented areas, these may or may not go away on their own, therefore you have to accept the risk if you proceed with laser.
Organ transplant – letter from GP required confirming you can go ahead with the treatment.
Current treatment for other infections or inflammatory conditions – must be completely healed/cured before laser commences.
If removal Is on the face no facial, peel etc can be carried out for at least 3 weeks until skin returns to normal.
Botox / fillers – if removal is on or near an area you have had these you have to wait at least 3 weeks
Fever few or St john’s wart – both herbal photosensitising medications – must be out of your system 4 weeks before we can proceed.
Short term course of medications/antibiotics for 6 weeks or less, once finished course of medications must wait 6 weeks before can proceed with laser
Oral steroids – must be off these 6 months before can proceed