Spectra Lutronic

Spectra Lutronic

carbon peel.

The carbon peel (aka the Hollywood Laser Peel) is a popular exfoliating procedure that uses a natural carbon mask to prep the skin for laser treatment. The two-step process combines the beneficial clarifying components of carbon and laser energy to slough off dead skin cells and resurface the outermost layer of skin.

  • For active acne and dull skin

  • Over production of oil or sebum

  • Shrink enlarged pores

  • Every 2-3 weeks

Laser Toning.

The Lutronic Spectra is a Q-switched Nd:YAG laser that produces two wavelengths to break down pigmented cells so they can be flushed out of the body. The highly concentrated energy is emitted in super-short pulses, minimizing heat damage to the skin while targeting melanocytes (melanin).

  • For dermal melasma and PIH (post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, ex: acne scars)

  • Every 1-2 weeks

  • 4+ sessions recommended

FAQs

  • Pre Treatment:

    • Come with a clean face

    • Avoid active ingredients like retinol/tretinoin and other acids in your skin care 3 days before.

    • Be careful in the sun a couple days prior, we can't work on sunburnt skin.

    Post Treatment:

    • Be careful in the sun and wear SPF 50+ when leaving the house.

    • Avoid active ingredients like retinol/tretinoin and other acids in your skin care for a couple nights.

    • Don't physically exfoliate for a few days after the treatment.

    • Avoid sweating and excessive exercise.

    • Makeup can be worn the next day.

  • Typically the side effects are extremely minor and do not last long. Directly following the appointment you will notice some redness and tenderness on the area. You may feel a slight sunburn sensation, but this subsides within a few hours. Pigmented lesions may appear darker at first. As the skin heals the natural exfoliation process takes place and pigmented lesions will become lighter.

    Skin purging may also take place. This is where lesions in the lower layers of the skin will work their way up to the top layer, such as acne.

    It's important to be patient with your skin as a purge can last a couple weeks. Sometimes it has to get worse before it gets better!

  • Normally, no. Depending on the rate of healing and what issue was treated, you may experience some of the side effects listed above. Most clients go about their day as normal.

    Makeup can be worn the next day.

  • This will depend on the issue and what we're targeting. A minimum of 4 sessions is always recommended but usually more is needed.

  • This can depend on the person and what we're treating but treatments are fairly comfortable for most people. It's described as a warm prickly sensation.