Facial skin rejuvenation with E-light
Facial skin
rejuvenation with E-light
Method for skin rejuvenation
What is E-Light?
The E-Light method is a more modern version of the IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) method. A light pulse is emitted first, and then the radio frequency (RF) function is automatically activated. It works as a permanent hair removal method for hairs that are currently in the growth phase, as well as for various aesthetic or medical skin conditions: pigment spots, freckles, aging skin, acne. The IPL energy reaches the deeper layers of the skin and leaves the top layers of the skin unaffected. E-light has a broader light spectrum and is therefore less invasive than laser. IPL stimulates collagen and elastin production and promotes microcirculation of the skin. The radio frequency treatment that is activated helps with collagen remodeling. The skin is constantly cooled during the treatment, protecting it from thermal damage.
We use the most modern Dermalux II device for our E-light treatments.
Uses
- Skin rejuvenation
- Gentle skin lifting
- Wrinkle treatment
- Pore reduction (even skin)
- Treatment of pigment spots (age spots)
- Treatment of acne/acne scars
- Cuperose (small capillaries)
- Removal of hairs around the chin, face
Advantages
Firmer, younger, and fresher-looking skin. Brightening effect. Non-invasive, without pain or unpleasant pricking. “Socially acceptable” immediately.
Who should be more careful:
People with dark or tanned skin (Fitz-Patrick classification into skin category type IV-VI) may sometimes suffer from pigment changes after treatment. People who belong to skin category type I-III are best suited for this treatment.
How does the treatment work?
- Step 1: The moles are covered with a white waterproof pen.
- Step 2: The skin is cleaned with Octenisept solution
- Step 3: Both the person being treated and the treating specialist put on IPL glasses! The glasses must remain on until the device is switched off!!! Without these safety precautions, serious eye damage can occur.
- Step 4: An ultrasound gel is applied to improve the energy transfer between the device head and the skin
- Step 5: The device head is placed on the skin surface and a light pulse is released. You may feel a slight tingling or pricking on the skin. Thanks to the Dermolux II device's constantly cooled treatment head, the area is cooled parallel to the treatment, further reducing the possibility of skin damage.
- Step 6: A soothing lotion is then applied to the skin
How many treatments are necessary?
Normally 3-6 treatments are required. The treatments are carried out at intervals of 3-6 weeks. Later, after the summer break, the treatment can be repeated as needed.
Preparations
You should not sunbathe for about 2 weeks before the E-light treatment, i.e. you should avoid conventional sunbathing and solariums.
Self-tanners, retinol creams, medications and other photosensitizing preparations as well as peels should not be used during this time!
How do you care for the skin after the treatment?
In the 4 weeks immediately after the treatment, contact with the sun should be avoided (including solariums), and the area after the treatment should be treated with preparations with a high sun protection factor (50 SPF).
How long does the treatment take?
Treatment duration: approx. 15-30 minutes.
What is the difference between IPL and E-Light technology?
The combination of IPL and radio frequency enables more efficient but more pleasant hair removal/treatment.
Contraindications
- Sun or solarium-tanned skin
- Treatment with topically (locally) used medications (antibiotic or steroid cream, etc.)
- Treatment with systemic steroids (cortisone tablets, etc.)
- Treatment with anticoagulants (blood-thinning medications)
- Treatment with photosensitizing agents
Photosensitizing Medications Include:
- Antidepressiva (Amitriptylin, Clomiramin, Desipramin, Doxepin, Imipramin, Nortriptylin, Trimipramin)
- Antiepileptika (Carbamazepin, Lamotrigin, Phenobarbital, Phenytoin, Topiramat, Valproinsäure)
- Antihistaminika (Cyproheptadin, Diphehydramin, Loratadin)
- Antimikrobielle Substanzen (Ciprofloxacin, Doxycyclin, Enoxacin, Gentamycin, Griseofulvin, Isoniazid, Lomefloxacin, Minocyclin, Nitrofurantoin, Norfloxacin, Ofloxacin, Oxytetracyclin, Sulfamethoxazol/Trimethoprim, Sulfasalazin)
- Antipsychotika (Chlorpromazin, Chlorprothixen, Fluphenazin, Haloperidol, Perazin, Promethazin, Promazin, Thioridazin)
- Diuretika (Amilorid, Bendroflumethiazid, Etycrynsäure, Furosemid, Hydrochlorothiazid, Spironolacton, Triamteren, Xipamid)
- Goldsalze
- Hämatoporphyrin
- Hormone (Corticosteroide, Östrogene, Progesterone, Spironolacton)
- Kardiovaskulär wirksame Substanzen (Amiodaron, Captopril, Chinidin, Disopyramid, Enalapril, Fosinopril, Hydralazin, Nifedipin, Ramipril, Simvastatin)
- Nichtsteroidale Antirheumatika (Diclofenac, Ibuprofen, Indometacin, Ketoprofen, Mefenaminsäure, Naproxen, Phenylbutazon, Tiaprofensäure)
- Protonenpumpenhemmer (Esomeprazol, Lansoprazol, Omeprazol, Pantoprazol, Rabeprazol)
- Substanzen gegen Malaria (Chinin, Chloroquin, Hydroxychloroquin, Mefloquin, Pyrimethamin)
- Systemische Dermatika (Isotretinoin, Methoxsalen)
- Zytotoxische Substanzen (Azathioprin, Dacarbazin, Fluorouracil, Methotrexat, Procarbazin, Vinblastin)
- Fever
- Pregnancy
- Pacemaker
- Long-term diabetes
- Hemophilia, coagulation disorders
- Genetic or acquired diseases with photosensitization
- Malignant melanomas
- Skin cancers
- Metal prostheses
- Herpes (fever blisters)
- Fever, infections
- Tattoos, permanent make-up cannot be treated due to the high pigment concentration, as the absorbed heat can lead to burns
Is the E-Light treatment painful?
No, unlike LASER or IPL devices, the treatment is practically painless. You may feel a slight prickling, the skin is continuously cooled by the Dermalux II device.
Are there any side effects?
The skin is usually a little red after the treatment. However, these skin reactions disappear a few minutes or hours after the treatment.