Regenlite (N-Lite) Acne Treatment

Full acne assessment, hormones, diet, lifestyle, medications grade of acne and scaring, advised on ZO skin care and nutritional support – if suitable, we’ll book you in for a patch test.

The mechanism by which Regenlite works if three-fold: Initially the laser light kills the acne bacteria that causes the infection, and which lead to the formation of spots and lesions. The whole face is treated, killing the bacteria over a wide area and reducing the risk of infection spreading and further break-outs. Secondly, we see stimulation of the body’s natural wound healing response and dermal collagen production, which accelerated the resolution of the spots and lesions and reduced the appearance of any scars. Lastly, the laser stimulates the amount of a special type of molecule in the skin, a cytokine called TGFβ. This cytokine is uniquely important in the process of limiting inflammation and is also intimately involved in the development of immune tolerance. Simply put, this molecule reduces the inflammation of the acne spots and then prevents the formation of new ones.

The treatment itself is very fast, taking 30 minutes for a full facial, an additional 30 minutes for body areas such as the back, or depending on your advised treatment package. As the laser specifically targets the lower surface or dermal layer of the skin and is totally safe minimal to no signs of treatment are visible on the skin surface. As a result you can have a treatment during your lunch break and return to work with no visible signs of treatment.

The number of treatment sessions with the Regenlite that you may need will depend on your individual situation and this will be discussed with you during your consultation, including possible combination treatments that could enhance your results. A typical treatment course will initially involve 3 -6 laser treatment sessions (although there may be other appointments needed for combination treatments). If you experience a localised break-out in between treatments, you can always return to the clinic for a control treatment to that area. Breakouts can be stopped in their tracks if treatment is carried out early. The laser sessions will usually be scheduled once per month. You will then be placed on a maintenance schedule.

Results so far have indicated three stages of treatment. On the day of treatment, you should experience a reduction in tenderness. In the days following, most people find that their existing breakouts resolve rapidly. In the weeks after, there should be an improvement to the reddened areas due to old lesions improving and a reduction of scarring. Occasionally, some people experience a flare up of lesions 2-4 weeks after treatment. This will usually resolve on its own. A clinical study by Lancet (Vol.362) concluded that 92% of patients reviewed after a single treatment had a significant improvement, and over 50% of patients had a 50% reduction in acne lesions after a single treatment.

Prior to any treatment at Staffordshire Skin & Laser Clinic a full medical consultation and assessment will be carried out to ensure there are no treatment contraindications as your safety is our priority. Treatment contraindications include:

• Pregnancy or breast feeding
• Ezcema, psoriasis or dermatitis at the treatment site
• Active cold sore in the treatment site
• History of keloid scarring or skin pigmentation disorders such as melasma
• Infected or compromised skin in the treatment area
• Immune system disorders such as Lupus or severe rheumatoid Arthritis
• Current use of medications such as Accutane or methotrexate
• Current use Herbal remedies such as saint john’s wort, fever few, Tetracycline antibiotics, minocycline’s Amiodarone and steroids (must be discontinued 6 weeks prior to treatment)
• History of methotrexate, or Gold injections
• Photodynamic Therapy (PDT), skin cancer
• Blood thinning medications such as warfarin, heparin or other types Cautions to treatment (GP to confirm suitability)
• Epilepsy, diabetes, heart or thyroid disease
• Cancer within 12 months
• Transplant, diabetes, hypertensive medication
• Blood borne viruses such as hepatitis and HIV
• Metal implants or tattoos in the treatment site

The Regenlite acne treatment should be comfortable with little to no pain. There is no need for topical anaesthetic prior to your procedure. During the treatment you will feel a warm tingling sensation while the laser beam is passed over the skin and the light energy is absorbed.