Pigmentation issues such as sun spots, vascular lesions, and age spots can start to add up—detracting from your overall appearance. Additionally, unwanted hair can be a struggle to remove effectively, and common treatments are often painful and expensive. Clarity II™ by Lutronic is an all-in-one laser that addresses all of the above issues in a quick, virtually painless session—and gone are the days of darker-skinned patients being unable to enjoy these treatments. Clarity II™ features a dual-wavelength laser technology and cryogenic cooling function that makes treatment safe and effective for patients with darker skin tones.
Our team of Master Estheticians, Registered Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, and board-certified surgeons at Aesthetic Surgery Centre & Medical Spa have worked to build a portfolio of only the best and most effective Medspa services available—Clarity II™ is the newest and most promising laser platform that we are so excited to offer our Tacoma patients.
Clarity II™ is a dual laser system that treats a wide range of aesthetic skin concerns, including unwanted hair, vascular lesions, pigmentation issues, and aging concerns. It combines two laser wavelengths, one of which is safer for dark skin. Switching from one wavelength to another and adjusting the intensity of each gives your laser technician more control over treatments for a customized experience.
Clarity II™ works by targeting the pigment (color) in hair follicles, vascular lesions, sun spots, age spots, and other skin tone issues. Traditional lasers that work this way were only effective on patients with high contrast between their skin and hair, such as fair skin with darker hair. Since Clarity II™ features a deeper wavelength, the laser can penetrate below the skin and is, therefore, safe and effective for all skin types and tones.
Clarity II™ offers an all-in-one, powerful treatment for a variety of skin resurfacing and pigmentation options. The benefits of Clarity II™ include:
At Aesthetic Surgery Centre & Medical Spa, we customize each aesthetic treatment to suit the individual needs of our patients. The treatment plan that our team creates for you will depend on your skin concerns, your goals for results, and the number of necessary sessions you may need. Once we meet with you for a Clarity II™ consultation and design your custom treatment plan, we will be happy to provide you with an accurate cost estimate.
Aesthetic Surgery Centre & Medical Spa offers a wide range of carefully vetted and selected aesthetic treatments, each chosen by our team of board-certified plastic surgeons and aesthetic providers to provide safe and effective non-surgical treatments. Clarity II™ is a fantastic laser treatment that has been proven to provide lasting, immediate results, so we can say with confidence that we only offer the best in aesthetics.
Clarity II™ is a fantastic laser procedure that is beneficial to patients with a wide range of needs and skin tones. Ideal candidates for Clarity II™:
Your Clarity II™ consultation is an important step in your treatment process. You will have the opportunity to discuss your goals and concerns with one of our licensed estheticians, who will then create a custom treatment plan that best suits your needs.
Each treatment session is unique to the needs of the patient and the details of their aesthetic plan, but your Clarity II™ appointment may look like the following:
For Clarity II™ laser hair removal, you will be asked to shave the treatment area prior to your appointment. The purpose of this is that the laser can accurately target the hair follicles beneath the hair shaft (which is the part you remove when shaving). Clarity II™ targets the pigment in the follicles, so do not pluck or wax—the follicle needs to be intact.
The Clarity II™ laser is considered one of the most comfortable laser treatments due to its cryogenic functionality, which emits constant cooling to the skin. Most patients feel a slight tingling or snapping sensation at most. Your technician will pass the device across the treatment area in an even, controlled motion. They will also be able to adjust the device’s intensity based on your comfort level and treatment needs. Once the treatment is complete, your technician will put a solution on the treatment area to soothe the skin.
Clarity II™ treatment for skin resurfacing, skin tone issues, and pigmentation issues is somewhat similar, except you won’t be asked to shave your face prior to treatment. You will need to come to your appointment with clean skin and no cosmetics or topicals on. Because the facial skin is more sensitive, you may be given a topical anesthetic prior to treatment. Then, your esthetician will pass the handset over your skin, paying special attention to the areas with more revision, such as sun spots, vascular lesions, and other pigmented areas. Once your treatment is complete, you will be given a soothing ointment to protect and nourish your skin.
Recovery after Clarity II™ treatment is very mild. Any redness or swelling should quickly subside and can be helped with cold compresses after treatment. All patients need to protect their skin with a strong SPF following any laser treatment, including hair removal.
Patients usually see an improvement in unwanted hair after just one session, as the hair that grows in will be noticeably thinner and more sparse. Depending on their hair thickness and the size of the treatment area, most patients will need between four and six sessions to reach their desired results.
If you use Clarity II™ for skin lesions and pigmentation treatment, sessions will vary. Depending on the type of lesion, your skin may go through a period of shedding, with the affected area flaking as the pigmentation is removed from the body. Other types of pigmentation may be broken up by the laser and absorbed by the body internally. Your technician can give you a better idea of how many sessions you’ll need at the time of your consultation.
Clear, smooth skin can be in your future. Call the experts at Aesthetic Surgery Centre & Medical Spa in Tacoma, WA, to find out how Clarity II™ can help you reach your clear skin goals. Call us today at (253) 627-2900 or fill out our contact form to request a consultation with one of our experienced estheticians.