Before + After

Skin rejuvenation is achieved by causing various degrees of thermal manipulation to the dermis layer. The heat causes the existing collagen fibers to contract, which yields immediate skin tightening results. Concurrently, the heat stimulates the fibroblasts in the lower dermis to create new collagen fibers and elastin.

-Skin resurfacing

-Wrinkles

-Fine lines

-Large pores

-Elastosis (Sagging skin)

-Dull Skin

-Textural imperfections

-Solar Lentigo (Sun spots)

-Dyschromia

-Mottled Pigmentation

-Melasma (Hormonal changes, sun damage)

-Skin laxity

-Scars

-Uneven skin tone.

Sometimes right away! What you will notice is the pigmentation will go temporarily darker, and vascular lesions will lighten or disappear, sometimes as soon as after the 1st and 2nd treatment (This is lucky). Usually after the 3rd treatment, you will notice that your skin will feel smoother and pigmentation/vascular concerns will have started by this point to lighten. Results can take time. Skin damage doesn’t occur overnight, and it takes us time as well to help reverse it.

Typically 6-8 treatment sessions are needed depending on the severity of the skin concerns being treated. These sessions are spaced 3-4 weeks apart.

Treatment time depends on the area treated. The average treatment takes about half an hour.

Yes, you’ll need to avoid/do the following:

1. Discontinue Accutane 6 months prior to treatment

2. Discontinue use of Retinoic Acid topical products 2 weeks prior to treatment

3. Avoid sun exposure, or the use of tanning beds for 4-8 weeks (dependant on the skin type of Patient), and self-tanners for at least 4 weeks, prior and/or in between laser treatments

4. Report all skin diseases, viruses, infections, cold sores, eczema or allergies to your laser technician

5. Do not exfoliate, use glycolic acid, benzyl peroxide or any other skin irritants one week prior to treatment

6. Avoid Microdermabrasion’s, or peels for two weeks prior to treatment

7. If the skin is red, irritated or sunburned, the laser treatment must be rescheduled

8. Report all medication taken within two weeks of the treatment

9. Discontinue using bleaching creams for 2 weeks prior to treatment and perfumed products (eg. Aromatherapy oils/Essential oils) for 48 hours before treatment

10. Do not use sun blocking creams within 12 hours of scheduled treatments. Consider wearing protective clothing, cotton gloves for driving, or a hat to protect facial areas

11. Avoid swimming in strong chlorinated water immediately before a laser session

12. Avoid anti-inflammatory drugs prior to treatment, as this can increase bruising

SharpLight's pulsed-light treatments are non-invasive and 100% safe. During the procedure, there may be a slight 1-2 second, momentary tingling sensation that may be felt, but no pain. The treatments leave you with zero downtime so you can get them done during your errands or lunch hour and be back to your daily routine.

Here is a step-by-step process of how skin rejuvenation works:

Step 1: Consultation

Before beginning the skin rejuvenation process, you will have a consultation with one of our certified laser technicians. During this consultation, we will assess your skin type to determine the most effective laser settings for your unique needs.

Step 2: Preparation

On the day of your treatment, please arrive with no makeup/a clean face. Prior to the laser application, you will be provided with protective eyewear to shield your eyes from the laser light.

Step 3: Treatment

Your technician will use a handheld laser device to target the skin cells. The laser energy is absorbed by the targeted skin cells, leading to various therapeutic effects, depending on the specific wavelength and settings. You may feel a mild stinging or warming sensation during the laser application.

Step 4: Aftercare

After the skin rejuvenation treatment, we will apply a cooling gel to soothe the skin and reduce redness or irritation, and SPF where necessary. You should avoid sun exposure and strenuous activities for a few days following the treatment.

Step 5: Follow-up sessions

Depending on the desired results and the severity of the skin issues, multiple laser sessions may be recommended. These sessions are typically scheduled several weeks apart to allow for optimal healing and collagen regeneration between treatments.

By following this step-by-step process, Nüd Sugaring + Laser Studio in Leduc can provide safe and effective skin rejuvenation treatments.

Temporary side effects may include redness, swelling, or mild discomfort immediately after the procedure. These usually subside within a day or two. Adhering to aftercare guidelines can minimize potential side effects.

Yes. You must be 18 years of age to receive skin rejuvenation treatments.

Although, we recommend starting skin rejuvenation after age 25, as this is when the skin starts to slow down its collagen process rate, and when it begins to subtly show early signs of pigmentation/vascular and aging. This age is also great for prevention purposes.

Yes! We can treat over dermal fillers. Fillers are injected into the sub-dermis or muscle, and laser light therapy does not reach that deep. The fillers are not affected. However, a 2 week waiting period after fillers are injected is important as the site of the injection would need to heal.

Our skin rejuvenation treatments can be performed on skin types 1-5. We cannot treat a skin type 6 because light-based therapy treatments are based on selective photothermolysis. In this case, the light is always attracted to the melanin pigment in the skin, and with our skin type 6 clients, the light would essentially be attracted to both their pigmented lesions, and their skin. Most of the time, this would result in a burn, and therefore we avoid treating skin type 6’s for their safety.

We can treat the face, neck, décolleté, and hands.

Yes! The wavelengths from our laser could cause hair to diminish in the treatment area if the follicles are shallow in the treatment site. It is for this reason that we do not treat men on their bearded area, as we would not want to leave this area “patchy” at the end of their treatment series.

During your consultation, we will go over all contraindications together to be sure we don’t miss anything that might not make you a candidate for laser treatments. When in doubt, check in with your family doctor to see if IPL/laser hair removal is right for you!

Absolute contraindications:

• Pacemaker/Defibrillator (internal/external)

• Metal plates, or pins in the treatment area

• Implants in the treatment area (metal, silicone, bio-alcamid or any material)

• Skin cancer (past/present)

• Other cancer types (present)

• Precancerous lesions

• Heart disease/heart failure

• Pregnancy: Current + 3 months post

• During breast feeding

• Topical use of Hydroquinone, acids, bleaching agents, Retin A, etc. at the treatment site during the preceding 14 days

• Immune depressants consumption

• Photosensitizing medications/herbs consumption

• HIV

• Other immunosuppressive conditions

• Light induced/heat-induced diseases (lupus, porphyria, epilepsy, and others)

• Active Herpes Simplex infection

• Skin diseases (past/present) such as: Psoriasis, Dermatitis, Vitiligo, and others located at the treatment site

• Active rosacea and/or acne

• Keloid scars

• Fragile, dry, or sensitive skin

• Consumption of retinoids (roaccutane, isotretinoins, and others) during the previous 6 months (topical and/or oral)

• Steroids consumption (for example: cortisone)

• Bleedings, Hemorrhages

• Tanned skin in the last 4 weeks for skin types 1-3 and in the last 8 weeks for skin types 4+ (sun/artificial tanning/tanning lotions)

• Tattoo/makeup tattoo in the treated area

• Fertility treatments

Relative contraindications:

• Any general non-balanced health problems

• Non-skin cancer (past)

• Hormonal changes

• Hormonal imbalance

• Blood pressure problem

• Coagulation problems + anticoagulants/pro-coagulants consumption

• Liver and kidney diseases

• Arthritis

• Tendency to develop active Herpes Simplex infection (prophylactic can be considered with your physician)

• Endocrine diseases (diabetes, polycystic ovaries for HR)

• Menstrual cycle irregularities

• Antibiotics consumption during the previous 3 weeks

• Consumption of antidepressant/antipsychotic medications

• Anemia

• Fractures

• Respiratory problems/diseases

• Epilepsy

• Connective and muscular diseases

• All types of surgical treatments performed during the 2 previous months

• Deep/moderate chemical peel during the previous 3 months

Yes! We understand that childcare isn’t always available, and we do our best to support our clients when their minis need to come along.

For laser and light-based treatments, sadly we cannot have children or additional guests in the room, as we do not have protective eyewear for them and it would not be safe.

However, if your child is old enough to wait unattended in our cozy waiting room, they are more than welcome to accompany you to your appointment.

For treatments that don’t involve laser or light-based devices, children are welcome to sit in the treatment room with you.

We love seeing your littles and are here to support you as best as we can, so you can attend your appointments even when childcare isn’t an option!