with advanced electrolysis
Poikiloderma of Civatte or sun ageing is essentially a collection of skin conditions commonly associated with sun damage, it can also be hormonal or genetic but UV light plays a large part in its appearance. Commonly situated around the neck and chest, it is a combination of some or all of the following;
Hyper and hypo-pigmentation, Cherry Angioma, Plane Warts, Telangeictasia (broken capillaries), solar lentigo and all symptoms of premature ageing.
As this area is often completely neglected, with many people now being aware of the importance of apply SPF to the face but forgetting that the neck and chest is just as important. It is important to note that this condition can be encouraged and worsened by applying perfume to the area as it acts as a photosensitiser, the damage is slow to appear initially but will become apparent with ageing. It is an important part of your treatment and aftercare that you stop applying perfume to the area all together and apply it to areas such as hair and clothing.
Treatment for Poikiloderma is not a one off, full treatment will require a series of visits to remove all the lesions and blemishes that collectively create the condition, which we then recommend is followed by a course of microneedling for collagen induction to restore and rejuvenate the skin.
Your treatment plan will be discussed with you during your consultation to enable you to make clear and confident decisions.
The technique used for removal is Advanced Electrolysis or short wave diathermy (known as thermolysis in the USA). Our head aesthetician has over 30 years experience and is trained and approved by Sterex International, who provide the highest level of training for medical, dental and aesthetic practitioners across the globe.
It is important to note that we cannot prevent the appearance of further lesions and while in most cases complete removal is achieved we cannot guarantee that everyone will have the same results, each person will heal differently and in some cases there may still be some discolouration after treatment.
All conditions require a consultation and test treatment prior to having a full treatment unless there is only one blemish to be removed, then the consultation will then be changed to a complete removal and priced accordingly.
During your consultation we ascertain the nature and location of the blemish you wish to have removed and if it is suitable for treatment.
The consultation involves a questionnaire about your current health, any medical conditions you may suffer from and any medication you may be taking. Your therapist then explains how the treatment works and the expectations you can have.
Appointments that are not attended or cancelled with less than 48 hours notice are subject to our normal cancellation policy. Appointments that are not attended are charged at full price.
To prepare for your consultation and test treatment please ensure the following;
1. You will be sent an online pre consultation form, please fill this out prior to your visit to ensure we are able to treat you on the day, certain conditions and medication may require us to obtain prior medical consent before we are able to treat you.
2. That you have not used topical steroids, hydrocortisone or any vitamin A based products such as retinol, retinal, Tretinoin and Retin A for three months prior to treatment.
3. That you have not interfered with the blemish in any way such as picking or applying topical treatments or ointments and that it is not angry or inflamed prior to treatment.
4. It is best to arrange your appointment when you don't have any engagements, activities or travel planned for 48 hours afterwards.
You will be given written aftercare advice and an aftercare product to apply after your initial consultation and your therapist will advise you on your course of treatment moving forward and how you should care for the treated area.
Please be aware that you are limited to what you can expose your skin to for 48 hours after treatment and should plan your appointments accordingly as you cannot do any of the following;
Get the treated area wet, air travel, exercise, sunbathe, use steam rooms, saunas, Jacuzzis, sunbeds or anything that can induce an increase in temperature, apply perfumed products or lotions, apply any retinol related product, exfoliate, apply make-up, self tan.
Always makes sure you wear an SPF