The Cynosure delivers a precise wavelength (light source) directly to the over productive melanin, causing its destruction, and therefore reducing the pigment that causes sun spots, age spots and freckles.
The Cynosure Elite Laser is a device that produces an intense but gentle burst of light that heats the pigmented skin and selectively destructs the pigmentation , promoting clearer skin in the deeper dermal layer of the skin.
The Cynosure has dual wavelengths: the Alexandrite 755nm and the Nd:YAG 1064nm wavelengths, which allow the effective treatment of various skin types and pigmentation depths.
This is a Level 2: minimally invasive procedure. However some patients may experience a sensation very similar to an elastic band flicking the skin.
Immediately following the laser treatment, the treated area may appear as a red/darker discoloration and there may be some swelling. The darkening/redness or swelling may last up to 7 to 10 days. The treated area may feel like a mild sunburn for a few hours after treatment.
- Avoid the sun for 7 days after the procedure
- Avoid topical sunless tanning products for 7 days
- If the skin is sensitive or irritated, please apply the aftercare skin pack given to you
- Use the topical skin care cover up and creams as shown and explained
- Avoid any other type of skin treatment for 2 weeks after the procedure
- Use sunscreen daily, at least 30+ SPF
- Try to keep the area clean and dry, as getting the area wet will interrupt the healing process and main cause scarring, as scabs will appear and are required to heal to prevent scarring
- Treat the area gently
- Avoid excessive exercise, No gym for 2 weeks
- Due to skin sensitivity avoid excess heat for 24-48 hours such as hot showers, saunas, hot tubs, or heat packs
- Avoid make-up, deodorant, or other topical creams or medications until area has completely healed