What is laser treatment?

Lasers use light at a specific wavelength, which penetrates deep into the skin and and is converted to heat. In a laser treatment, no layer of skin is removed, but the light from the laser is absorbed by the vessels, skin cells and water in the epidermis. We work with different types of treatments that focus on a particular target in the skin. Here you can think of lasers that remove pigment spots, remove unsightly, red veins and vessels (couperose and rosacea) or tighten and rejuvenate the skin. We would be happy to explain what our various lasers can do for you. Make an appointment for a free introductory consultation with one of our skin therapists at our clinic in Rotterdam, The Hague or Nijmegen.

Harmony XL

The Harmony XL is suitable for treating couperose, pigmentation spots and excessive hair. Working with different laser and light devices, the Harmony XL is therefore the most controlled and safe way to treat couperose and pigmentation, as it never creates a permanent white spot (hypopigmentation). All the red color and vessels in the skin absorb the laser light, causing the vessel wall to adhere and the couperose to stay away. Removing couperose can be sensitive. The tone of your skin improves, as if you had an even foundation on. This type of laser/IPL works with light that is absorbed into the skin by the pigment spots and red veins. Thus, no layer of skin is removed in the process. This laser or IPL treatment is a good solution for red veins or vessels, called couperose and for pigmentation spots, sun spots and discolored scars. The skin also absorbs the heat from the laser/IPL and may tighten as a result. Please note that very dark skin or sun-tanned skin cannot be lasered. Pigmentation spots on brown skin are better treated with peels.

Fractionated laser

A fractional laser makes tiny holes in the skin, allowing it to recover faster. As the water in the epidermis absorbs the light, the old skin cells evaporate. This makes the skin surface smoother and more even – this is called laser resurfacing. This laser treatment for skin rejuvenation can be set shallower or deeper with the laser. This is a good treatment for acne, wrinkles, deep pores, pits, scars and uneven skin. Unlike conventional lasers, the recovery period after fractional laser treatment is only two days instead of two weeks.

We are happy to explain what the different lasers can do for you.
Call for a free introductory consultation with one of our skin therapists at our clinic in Rotterdam, The Hague or Nijmegen.