Soprano Near Infrared (NIR) Skin Tightening
What is NIR?
Near Infrared (NIR) skin tightening is a non-invasive skin rejuvenation treatment. It uses infrared light energy to penetrate the tissue under the skin surface, leaving the top layer of skin unaffected.
How does it work?
The procedure uses a safe level of infrared light that can penetrate the deeper layers of skin. The light energy heats the water in the skin tissue and causes collagen fibres to contract and tighten it also stimulates fibroblast to repair skin cells and produce new collagen.
What happens during the treatment?
The NIR face module will be applied to the skin using the in-motion technique. Apply a thin layer of ultrasonic gel on the treatment area and move the handpiece continuously on the skin surface. The module should be moved in intervals of 30 seconds.
How many sessions will I need and treatment intervals?
Number of treatments: 3 – 6
Some patients may need 8 depending on skin condition and treatment area.
Treatment intervals should be kept 3 – 4 weeks apart.
Contraindications:
-Cancer
- Pregnancy
- Photosensitive medications
- Sun exposure and false tanners
- Active herpes simplex
- History of keloid scarring
- Type 1 diabetes
- Use of anti-coagulants
-Epilepsy
-Open wounds or skin
Pre and post care
Pre: No active sun exposure, false tanners, skin clean of any products.
Post: No heat related activities including heavy exercise, hot bath and showers, saunas, and steams for 48hrs, no sun exposure, SPF 50 to be applied daily.