Winter the Ideal Time to Treat Sun-damaged Skin at Upper Hutt Skin Clinic

Winter is a good time to treat sun damaged skin, as you can cover up treated areas with clothes, so check in to Upper Hutt Skin Clinic for a consultation. If you have sun damaged skin or precancerous lesions or you just feel that your skin isn’t look as good as you would like, you can make an appointment to find out about Allmedic skin repair products, Red and Blue light treatments and PDT.

Upper Hutt Skin Clinic provide Blue and Red Light therapies delivered by their LED light system. LED lights are the most effective way of delivering light therapy, as they deliver the naturally occurring wavelengths of Blue Light (405-420nm) and Red Light (620-660nm). Red Light Therapy is sometimes referred to as Low Level Laser Therapy.

Light therapy is simple and painless and provides proven benefits for the treatment of acne and skin rejuvenation, and the treatment involves relaxing under the Red or Blue Light for 20 minutes. Blue Light is a useful treatment in the management of acne. The Blue Light activates natural chemicals found in the bacteria which cause redness in acne (Propionobacterium acnes). When stimulated, these chemicals destroy the bacteria. This helps to reduce acne breakouts, in conjunction with a good skin care regime. It is important for best results to have a full skin management plan to manage oil production on the skin and to unblock pores. Recommended Treatment: two sessions per week for four weeks.

Red Light Therapy (also called Low Level Laser Therapy) is used for Skin Rejuvenation, helping to naturally enhance tissue recovery through increased blood flow, collagen stimulation, decreasing inflammation and activating the lymphatic system. It also has positive effects on wound healing and general well being. The result is:

• Improved skin complexion
• Improved skin tone and texture
• Overall hydrating and lifting effect
• Increased collagen density
• Reduced signs of wrinkles and fine lines
• Reduced skin redness
• Recommended Treatment: nine sessions over three weeks.
• LED light therapy can be used with ALA for a full skin peel. This treatment is called PDT.

The Upper Hutt Skin Clinic stock allmedic skincare products. This range was developed by an award-winning team of doctors and dermatologists who all specialise in skin cancer and skin repair. Due to the high concentration of active ingredients, allmedic is only available through trained medical professionals.

For more information on skin specialists Wellington, skin specialists and skin clinics Wellington please go to www.uhskinclinic.co.nz