Skin Rejuvenation Treatments
Lasers and other advanced technology skin treatments offer a new approach to anti-ageing, but the high tech terminology such as ‘ablative’, ‘non-ablative’ and ‘fractional’ can be confusing. What does it all mean?
In summary, the difference between ablative and non-ablative treatments is as follows:
Non-Ablative Treatment
- This conducts energy/heat below the skin’s surface without damaging the external skin layer
- This triggers a cellular reaction in the skin, which stimulates collagen and elastin production
- The result is firmer, plumper skin
- Treatment bypasses the surface of the skin to work on deeper layers (dermis)
Ablative Treatment
- This works at the skin’s surface (epidermis) by creating a minor ‘wounding’ to the skin which is designed to trigger a healing response
- Ablative treatment causes the skin to shed outermost layers, like a peel
- Also stimulates production of collagen beneath the skin (dermis)
- This is a more intensive treatment
Fractional Treatment
- Fractional treatment delivers treatment in ‘spots’ or ‘columns’ which reach vertically through the skin, but leave unaffected areas of skin in between
- The size, spacing and depth of the spots can be adjusted according to the intensity of treatment that is desired
- Fractional treatment can be non-ablative (for quicker healing) or ablative (for a deeper result)
- Healing is usually quicker as surrounding tissue is unharmed
Lasers and Other Technologies
At Mulberry House Clinic, Northamptonshire
Laser treatment
- Laser treatment is probably the best known means of carrying out ablative or non-ablative skin rejuvenation
- The procedure uses laser energy (essentially light energy) to stimulate the skin
- Some laser treatments/systems are ablative, some are non-ablative and some systems combine both technologies
- Find out about Laser treatment at Mulberry House Clinic, which treats facial veins, rosacea, acne, pigmentation
Radiofrequency
- Radiofrequency is a form of non-ablative treatment which uses radiofrequency energy rather than a laser to create a tightening effect.
- Mulberry House Clinic no longer offer radiofrequency treatment as other technologies now offer superior results – which are more consistent, effective and less painful. We have been very impressed with Tixel thermal fractional rejuvenation treatment
Thermal Fractional Rejuvenation
- Thermal Fractional Rejuvenation is a new alternative treatment which uses heat to regenerate the skin.
- Mulberry House Clinic offer award-winning Tixel
- Tixel can offer results equivalent to aggressive laser or deep peels and can deliver non-ablative or ablative treatments with a range of setting options
- Recommended for skin tightening and rejuvenation, pigmentation, hyperpigmentation, melasma, skin texture and skin tone improvements
Mulberry House Clinic
Established 2003
Mulberry House Clinic has an excellent reputation in the Northampton area as an independent, doctor-led practice with over 10 years experience. Dr John Tanqueray is a former GP who can assess and diagnose skin conditions from a medical perspective before suggesting the most appropriate treatments.
A private consultation is the starting point for all patients in order to facilitate a full discussion about the desired results as well as detailed facial and skin assessment. Find out more about first consultation.
For further information or to arrange a confidential consultation, please complete our contact form, call 01604 702630 or email: info@mulberryhouseclinic.co.uk.
